JP2006204537A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine and a simulation program capable of improving a performance effect and remarkably improving a savor by performing full rotation ready-to-win. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine is provided with a liquid crystal display device with a display area 32a for variably displaying identification information in each of a plurality of display columns. The pachinko game machine selects a special full rotation ready-to-win pattern for variably displaying the identification information in all the display columns in synchronism while maintaining a specified display form constituted of only a special display form from two or more variable display patterns of the identification information on the basis of the result of the decided variable display of the identification information, and controls the variable display of the identification information at the liquid crystal display device on the basis of the selected variable display pattern of the identification information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program, and more particularly, to a gaming machine and a simulation program that variably display identification information in each of a plurality of display columns.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a pachislot gaming machine, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, control is performed to display the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the display device. Display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying information is provided, and a “hit game state” (relatively advantageous to the player) when the identification information derived and displayed has a predetermined combination (specific display mode) ( What is called a “big hit”) is provided.

  Also, on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information has become a special display mode among the specific display modes, after the big hit gaming state ends, it shifts to a probability changing state that is likely to be a big hit relatively than the normal gaming state A game machine to be played is common. In addition, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes, the game is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state. .

In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, the identification information in all the display columns performs a full rotation reach that performs variable display synchronously while maintaining a specific display mode. By being notified that it has been confirmed that it is derived and displayed as a specific display mode, the expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state is improved, and the interest for the game is improved. Yes.
JP 2003-245426 A

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, after the notification that the transition to the big hit gaming state is confirmed by performing the full rotation reach, the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed as a special display mode. If it is done, it will shift to the probability change state, but the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed as a non-special display mode, for example, it does not shift to the probability change state, and the player shifts to a more advantageous game state. Therefore, even if full rotation reach is performed, a great sense of superiority cannot be obtained until the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. There was a risk that it would not lead to an improvement in interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine and a simulation program capable of improving the production effect and greatly improving the interest by performing full rotation reach. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) A player in which variable display means for performing variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of display columns, and when the result of variable display of the identification information is one of a plurality of specific display modes The result of the variable display of the identification information is a special display mode among the plurality of types of specific display modes. In this case, after the jackpot gaming state is completed, control is performed to shift to a special gaming state in which the result of variable display of the identification information is likely to be relative to any one of the plurality of types of specific display modes. Special game state transition control means, variable display result determination means for determining the result of variable display of the identification information, and variable display pattern in which variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information are stored Based on the variable display result of the identification information determined by the storage means and the variable display result determination means, one of a plurality of types of identification information variable display patterns stored in the variable display pattern storage means is selected. Variable display pattern selection means, and variable display control means for controlling variable display of the identification information in the variable display means based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected by the variable display pattern selection means. In the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display pattern storage means, all the identification information in all display columns is displayed in a variable manner while maintaining the specific display mode. A rotation reach pattern is included, and the full rotation reach pattern stored in the variable display pattern storage means includes the special reach pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that a special full-rotation reach pattern composed only of the display mode is included.

  (2) The variable display means for variably displaying the identification information in each of the plurality of display columns, and the result of the variable display of the identification information being a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes As a condition, control is performed to shift to a first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player, and among the plurality of types of specific display modes, a non-special display mode that is not the special display mode is obtained. On the condition that, the jackpot gaming state transition control means for performing control to shift to the second jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player but relatively disadvantageous than the first jackpot gaming state, The variable display result determination means for determining the result of variable display of the identification information, the variable display pattern storage means for storing variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information, and the variable display result determination means. Variable display pattern selection means for selecting one of variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display pattern storage means based on the result of the variable display of the identification information, and the variable display pattern Variable display control means for controlling variable display of the identification information in the variable display means based on the variable display pattern of identification information selected by the selection means, and stored in the variable display pattern storage means The variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information include an all-rotation reach pattern in which the identification information in all display columns performs variable display synchronously while maintaining the specific display mode, and the variable display pattern storage The full rotation reach pattern stored in the means includes a special full rotation reach pattern configured only from the special display mode. A gaming machine characterized by including a turn.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the variable display pattern selection unit is determined by the variable display result determination unit that the variable display result of the identification information is in a special display mode. A gaming machine characterized by selecting a special full rotation reach pattern on the condition.

  (4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), further comprising game control means for controlling the game, wherein the game control means selects the full rotation reach pattern by the variable display pattern selection means. And a command transmission means for transmitting a full rotation reach pattern command for executing the full rotation reach pattern, wherein the variable display control means receives the full rotation reach pattern command transmitted from the game control means. The variable display pattern selection means determines that the result of variable display of the identification information is a special display mode when the full rotation reach pattern command is received by the command reception means. The non-special display mode that is the specific display mode and not the special display mode, and the special display mode. Game machine characterized by having a full rotation pattern selecting means for selecting the normal and full rotation reach pattern composed of a display mode, one of said special full rotation reach pattern.

  (5) When the variable display control process for controlling the variable display of the identification information in each of the plurality of display columns and the result of the variable display of the identification information are any of a plurality of specific display modes The result of the jackpot gaming state transition control process for controlling the transition to the jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player, and the variable display result of the identification information is a special display of the plurality of types of specific display modes. Control that shifts to a special gaming state in which the result of variable display of the identification information is likely to be relatively in any one of a plurality of specific display modes after the jackpot gaming state has ended Special game state transition control processing for performing variable display result determination processing for determining a result of variable display of the identification information, and permission for the identification information determined in the variable display result determination processing. Based on the display result, a variable display pattern selection process for selecting one of the variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information, and based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected in the variable display pattern selection process, In the variable display control process, the process for controlling the variable display of the identification information, and in the variable display pattern selection process, the identification information in all display columns is selected from the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information. In the process of selecting a full-rotation reach pattern that performs variable display in synchronization while maintaining a specific display form, and in the variable display pattern selection process, only the special display form is included in the full-rotation reach pattern And a process for selecting a special full rotation reach pattern to be executed. Simulation program.

  According to the invention described in (1), (2) or (5), while maintaining a specific display mode composed of only a special display mode based on the result of the variable display of the determined identification information One of the patterns including the special full rotation reach pattern that performs variable display in synchronization is selected, and the variable display of the identification information is controlled based on the variable display pattern of the selected identification information. For this reason, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the special full rotation reach pattern, so that the game state is more advantageous for the player (for example, the special game state, the first jackpot game state, etc.). The transition is determined, and the effect of performing the full rotation reach can be improved and the interest can be dramatically improved.

  According to the invention described in (3), the special full-rotation reach pattern is selected on the condition that the result of variable display of identification information is determined to be a special display mode. Since it is not possible to select a special full-rotation reach pattern when it is determined that the display will become a non-special display mode, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the production, and to reduce the interest in the game Can be prevented.

  According to the invention described in (4), the game control means for controlling the game transmits the full rotation reach pattern command for executing the full rotation reach pattern when the full rotation reach pattern is selected for identification. The variable display control means for controlling the variable display of information receives the transmitted full rotation reach pattern command, and when the full rotation reach pattern command is received, the result of variable display of the identification information is a special display mode. Is selected, either the normal full rotation reach pattern or the special full rotation reach pattern is selected. For this reason, the interest can be improved without imposing a control burden on the game control means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the effect of performing full rotation reach and to dramatically improve the interest.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 that displays an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed in the center of the glass door 11, as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire area of the gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a game ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, and cancellation, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the above-described dish unit 21 is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout ports 20a and 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 1, the game area 15 is surrounded by guide rails 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). As described above, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided by the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. The variable display of the identification information is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of the variable display of the identification information, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39. Moreover, in such a game board 14, various kinds of accessories can be attached. Further, the game board 14 itself can be replaced with a game board 14b (see FIG. 5), which will be described in detail later.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the transmissive game board 14 and the protective glass 19. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33 as a variable display means is disposed in the center of the game board 14 from the back side. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols as identification information in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. The special symbol as the identification information is a symbol composed of numerals, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, numerals “0” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, On the basis of the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is derived and displayed, When the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on the so-called “probability jackpot display mode” and the jackpot gaming state is terminated, the probability variation state (high probability gaming state, probability (Improved gaming state). On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. The game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “ordinary big hit display mode”), and when the big hit gaming state ends, the player It will shift to the normal gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. Note that a game state that shifts to a big hit gaming state when the special symbol that has been derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and that transitions to a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state is referred to as a probable big hit game state. Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a non-special display mode, and that shifts to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the special big hit that becomes the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in a normal big hit that does not change to a probable state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of rounds of round control in the big hit gaming state is two rounds. That is, the game state is shifted to the second big hit game state which is relatively advantageous to the player but relatively disadvantageous as compared to the special big hit (first big hit game state) described above.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as will be described in detail later, various games such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special display in the special symbol game, background images related to the game, effect images, etc. Will be displayed in a predetermined manner. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. In particular, as will be described in detail later, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a predetermined demonstration effect image. The liquid crystal display device 32 in this embodiment corresponds to an example of a display unit, a variable display unit, and a demonstration effect execution unit.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It will shift to an advantageous specific gaming state (so-called jackpot). Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the probability variation jackpot display mode, the combination of a plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” is derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol sequences, so-called “probability big hit display mode”) Thus, the game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player, and when the specific game state is ended, the game state is shifted to a probability change state. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ The game state is shifted to a specific game state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player, and when the specific game state is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal game state. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for production, a normal symbol image, and the like.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, as will be described in detail later, a liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back surface of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and various presentations are performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, so that a conventional gaming machine can be provided. It is possible to provide a novel display effect that was not found, and to improve the interest. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. Further, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may cause troublesome visual recognition for the player. Therefore, by executing a display effect as described later, it is possible to execute a variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact when the obstacle nail is adjusted is conducted to the liquid crystal display device 32. It is difficult to prevent the liquid crystal display device 32 from being damaged, and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally mounted in front of the wooden frame 12 as shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which used the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, the substrate unit 400 is provided with setting switches 142 and 144 that are electrically connected to a sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7) described later. These setting switches 142 and 144 are means that can be operated by opening the base door 13 and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a state where the pachinko gaming machine 10 is attached to the island facility of the game hall. In other words, in the present embodiment, these setting switches 142 and 144 are operation means that can be operated by a game hall manager or the like, but are not limited to these as long as they can be operated, for example, by a player or the like. It may be operable. In particular, in the present embodiment, various settings associated with the exchange of the game board 14 can be made depending on the operation state of the setting switch 142, and the demonstration effect can be performed after the predetermined standby state is reached depending on the operation state of the setting switch 144. The type of time until execution can be set. The setting switches 142 and 144 are DIP switches (dip switches, dual inline package switches). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any setting switches may be used.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 4, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 as the variable display means described above is provided in the upper center of the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, a normal symbol (not shown) is started to be displayed on the display area 32a. Stop changing the display of normal symbols. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44. When the blade member 48 is in the closed state, only the game ball that has passed through the passage port 45 disposed above the start port 44 will win the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d. In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the derived and displayed identification information is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received. It is driven to become. Further, the special winning opening has a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 7) and a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 7). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is put into a closed state (second state) where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big winning opening in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102. . That is, the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening is in the open state passes the specific area provided in the big winning prize opening, and then is opened again after being closed. Such a large winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 are provided in the game area 15 and can be changed between a first state in which a game ball can be easily received and a second state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball. It is an example.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 7) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins the start opening 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). That is, the identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area). In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. Such a start port 44 is an example of a start area provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14 so as to overlap the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the depth direction.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the identification information in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of identification information based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, the execution (start) of variable display of identification information is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed and the remaining two are displayed. The batch is held.

[Exchangeable game board]
Further, the game board 14 as described above can be replaced with a game board 14b as shown in FIG. In particular, in the configuration in which the game board includes a permeable member and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board, another game can be provided by replacing the game board. The interest can be improved. Such an exchangeable game board 14b will be described below with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 5 and 6, description and illustration of the configurations of the game boards 14 and 14b may be omitted to facilitate understanding of the invention. The game board 14 is referred to as a type A game board, and the game board 14b is referred to as a type B game board. In the following description, when comparing the type A game board 14 and the type B game board 14b, each game board will be described. When the comparison is not performed, the case where the type A game board 14 is attached will be mainly described, and when the type B game board 14b is attached, the description will be omitted.

  The type A game board 14 has been described above with reference to FIG. 4. However, as shown in FIG. 5, the type B game board 14b is provided with a start port 44b substantially at the center of the game board 14b. A start port 44c is also provided on the right side of the game board 14b. A blade member 48b is disposed in the starting port 44c. Depending on the gaming state, the blade member 48b is driven to open and close, which makes it easy or difficult to receive the game ball. In addition, a big prize opening 39b and a shutter 40b are provided below the start opening 44b. In addition, ball passage detectors 54c and 54d are provided on both sides of the game board 14b. As with the game board 14, part or all of these game boards 14 b are made of a permeable member having permeability.

  Further, the various types of bonuses in the type B game board 14b have the same functions as the various bonuses in the type A game board 14 described above. However, the game board 14 and the game board 14b differ in the arrangement positions of the ball passage detector 54b and the ball passage detector 54d. For this reason, as will be described in detail later, the display position for displaying a specific image may differ depending on the operation of the setting switch 142 corresponding to the game board provided. For this reason, although described in detail later, the display position of a specific image may be changed for each type.

  Further, the game boards 14 and 14b as described above are provided with LEDs 37a01 to 37a32 and 37b01 to 37b32 as light emitters, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, a board having LEDs 37a01 to 37a32 and 37b01 to 37b32 is disposed on the back side of the game boards 14 and 14b, so that the LEDs 37a01 to 37a32 and 37b01 to 37b32 are provided on the game boards 14 and 14b. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be provided on the front side of the game board.

  In the present embodiment, the LED is used as the light emitter. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a lamp or the like that emits light based on the light emission pattern data may be used.

  In the type A game board 14, as shown in FIG. 6A, 32 LEDs 37a01 to 37a32 are provided. These LEDs 37a01 to 37a32 are provided symmetrically, with 15 on the right side, 2 on the center, and 15 on the left side.

  On the other hand, in the type B game board 14b, as shown in FIG. 6B, 32 LEDs 37b01 to 37b32 are provided. These LEDs 37b01 to 37b32 are not provided symmetrically, and are provided with 16 pieces on the right side, 2 pieces in the center, and 14 pieces on the left side.

  As described above, depending on the game board to be arranged, the positions of various kinds of objects (for example, a start port, a ball passage detector, etc.) and LEDs may be different. Of course, the number of arranged LEDs may be different.

  For this reason, the display position of the liquid crystal display device 32 may be changed depending on the type of game board. In this case, in order to change the display position data indicating the display position of an image, which will be described later, the storage medium storing the data has been changed in the past. The display position data can be changed according to the operation of the setting switch 142 without changing such a storage medium.

  Also, the light emission control of the LED may be changed depending on the type of game board. In this case, in order to change the light emission pattern data indicating the light emission pattern, which will be described later, the storage medium storing the data has been changed in the past. The light emission pattern data and the like can be changed in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 142 without changing the storage medium.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 as game control means, and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means and variable display control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number of times counter, and a big prize opening prize counter. , A waiting time timer, a special prize opening time timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in a special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, a variable, etc. Yes.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state that is the specific gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol derived and displayed when the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 39 is opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but the variable display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol display device 33, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the general winning ball sensors 106 and 108 are used. 110, 112, a passing ball sensor 114, 115, a starting winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols as identification information in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw provided inside the shutter 40, and displaces the seesaw in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the game ball is switched so as to easily pass through the specific area or pass through the general area.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. Connected to the payout / launch control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a display control means, a sub CPU 206 as a variable display control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. A voice control circuit 230 that performs control related to voice, a decoration lamp, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including the above-described LEDs 37a01 to 37a32, 37b01 to 37b32, and the like. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The sub control circuit 200 is connected to a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, setting switches 142 and 144, and the operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). The In this embodiment, various lamps are controlled to emit light in the sub-control circuit 200 that receives various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The light emission may be controlled automatically.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information. In other words, a variable display pattern of a plurality of types of identification information is stored in the program ROM 208 serving as a variable display pattern storage unit. In particular, such a program ROM 208 includes a full rotation reach pattern (for example, including a special full rotation reach pattern and a normal full rotation reach pattern), a multiline reach pattern (for example, a special multiline reach pattern, (Including multi-line reach patterns).

  Further, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of display position data for displaying a predetermined image. In other words, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of display position data for displaying a predetermined image. The program ROM 208 storing such data corresponds to an example of display position data storage means in which a plurality of types of display position data are stored. In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is an example of the display position data storage unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage media such as an image data ROM in the display control circuit 250 may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern (one or a plurality of effect blocks) are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included. The display control circuit 250 corresponds to an example of display control means and variable display control means.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The display control circuit 250 stores data for generating various image data such as decorative design image data indicating decorative design, background image data, and rendering image data.

  The display control circuit 250 reads image data, display position data for displaying an image based on the image data, etc., in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, etc. Image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 such as various image data such as effect image data is generated. Then, the display control circuit 250 temporarily stores the generated image data in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the display position data.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 is supplied from a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, a decoration data ROM storing an LED light emission pattern table (see FIGS. 11 and 12) described later, and the like. It is configured. The decoration data ROM (lamp control circuit 240) as described above corresponds to an example of a light emission pattern data storage unit in which a plurality of types of light emission pattern data are stored.

[Variation pattern selection table]
A variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the variation pattern selection table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The variation pattern selection table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for selecting a variation pattern type for variable display of identification information. As shown in FIG. 8A, the variation pattern selection table includes a variation pattern selection table at the time of loss, which is referred to when the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be out of reach, and is not reachable. As shown in (B), the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be out of reach and the reach reach variation pattern selection table that is referred to when reaching reach, and as shown in FIG. It includes a big hit time variation pattern selection table which is referred to when the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be big hit.

  Specifically, in the deviation variation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 8A, “00H” as the command and “100%” as the distribution rate are associated with the normal variation pattern. Yes.

  Also, in the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of outlier reach, as shown in FIG. 8B, “01H” as the command and “75%” as the distribution ratio are displayed as the sumo wrestling reach with respect to the normal reach fluctuation pattern (outage). “02H” as a command and “20%” as a distribution ratio for a fluctuation pattern (out of line), “03H” as a command and “5%” as a distribution ratio for a multi-line reach fluctuation pattern (out of line). "Is associated with each other.

  In the big hit hour fluctuation pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 8 (C), “04H” as the command and “15%” as the distribution ratio are the big sumo reach fluctuation against the normal reach fluctuation pattern (big hit). “05H” as a command and “40%” as a distribution ratio for a pattern (big hit), “06H” as a command and “10%” as a distribution ratio for a multi-line reach fluctuation pattern (big hit) 1 "Is" 07H "as a command for the multi-line reach fluctuation pattern (big hit) 2 and" 10% "as the distribution ratio is" 09H "as a command for the multi-line reach fluctuation pattern (big hit) 3 “10%” as the distribution ratio, “0AH” as the command and “1” as the distribution ratio for the full rotation reach fluctuation pattern (big hit) % "It is associated with each.

  In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in the sumo wrestling reach pattern mentioned above, according to operation of the setting switch 142, the display position of a specific character will differ. In the multiline reach variation pattern described above, multiline reach is performed. The multi-line reach is a reach in which a plurality of reach lines are configured. The reach line means that if the decorative symbol in the display column that stops last (for example, the middle column as the third stop column) is not yet stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol in the display column is stopped and displayed. This is a line in which the decorative symbol in the display column may be derived and displayed as a specific display mode. Further, in the above-described full rotation reach variation pattern, full rotation reach is performed. The full-rotation reach is a full-rotation reach in which decorative symbols in all the display columns are variably displayed in synchronization while maintaining a specific display mode.

  Based on the variation pattern thus determined, the special symbol variable display and the decorative symbol variable display are performed.

[Multi-line reach symbol determination table]
The multi-line reach symbol determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Even when the multi-line reach symbol determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The multi-line reach symbol determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining the type of symbols to be stopped and displayed in the multi-line reach. In this multi-line reach symbol determination table, as shown in FIG. 9A, it is determined that the special big hit (probable big hit) is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is the multi-line reach fluctuation pattern 1 (big hit). As shown in FIG. 9B, the probability variation big hit multiline reach symbol determination table 1 is determined to be a special big hit (probable big hit), and the fluctuation pattern is the multiline reach fluctuation pattern 2 (big hit). As shown in FIG. 9C, the probability variation big hit multiline reach symbol determination table 2 referred to in some cases is determined to be a special big hit (probable variation big hit), and the variation pattern is the multiline reach variation pattern 3. Multi-line reach symbol determination table 3 at the time of probability variation big hit that is referred to in the case of (big hit), as shown in FIG. 9 (D) Sea urchin, determined to be off, and contains the out at multi-line reach symbol determination table fluctuation pattern is referred to when a multi-line reach variation pattern (off).

  In these multi-line reach symbol determination tables, decorative symbols to be stopped and their distribution rates are associated with each other. The decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed are decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in each of the left column and the right column. The decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed are the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on line 1 (indicated by L1 in the drawing), line 2 (indicated by L2 in the drawing), and line 3 (indicated by L3 in the drawing). . That is, in the multi-line reach symbol determination table, the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the lines 1 to 3 in the left column and the right column are associated with their distribution rates.

  Further, the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed are calculated based on the types of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed. For example, when the decorative design to be stopped (line 1 in the left column) is “+1” and the decorative design to be derived and displayed is “7”-“7”-“7”, the line 1 in the left column is displayed. “8” is stopped and displayed.

  Note that the line 1 is a line that goes down from left to right in an oblique direction, the line 2 is a line that is horizontal from left to right, and the line 3 is a line that goes up from left to right in an oblique direction. . Therefore, the left column 1 is the upper left column, the left column 2 is the middle left column, the left line 3 is the lower left column, and the right line 1 is the right column. The line 2 in the lower and right columns is the middle side of the right column, and the line 3 in the right column is the upper side of the right column.

  Specifically, in the probable big hit multi-line reach symbol determination table 1, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 1 is “−2”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 2 is “−1”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 3 Is “0”, the distribution rate is “75%”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 1 is “−4”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 2 is “−2”, and the symbol to be stopped is displayed on line 3 The symbol “0” is associated with the distribution rate “25%”.

  In the probability variation big hit multi-line reach symbol determination table 2, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 1 is “−1”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 2 is “0”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 3 is “+1”. ”, The symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 1 is“ −2 ”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 2 is“ 0 ”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 3 is“ +2 ”. "25%" is associated with "".

  In the probability variation big hit multi-line reach symbol determination table 3, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 1 is “0”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 2 is “+1”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the line 3 is “+2”. On the other hand, the distribution rate is “75%”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 1 is “0”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 2 is “+2”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 3 is “+4”. On the other hand, the distribution rate is associated with “25%”.

  As described above, when these tables are referred to, the symbols to be derived and displayed are in a special display mode. Therefore, the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the upper part of the table include special display modes and non-special display modes. The symbols to be stopped and displayed in the lower part of the table include only a special display mode, i.e., from the variable display pattern of plural types of identification information based on the variable display results of the identification information, all In the reach line, when the identification information in the display column (for example, the middle row) that has not been stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed, a special multi-line reach pattern that may be in a special display mode is selected.

  In the off-line multi-line reach symbol determination table, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 1 is “−3”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 2 is “−2”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 3 is “−1”. ”, The symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 1 is“ −6 ”, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 2 is“ −4 ”, and the symbol to be stopped and displayed on line 3 is“ -2 "is associated with the distribution rate of" 10% ".

  In this way, even if the symbol to be derived and displayed is not in a specific display mode, special information is displayed when the identification information in a display column (for example, the middle column) that has not been stopped yet is displayed in all reach lines. A special multi-line reach pattern that may be displayed may be selected.

  Accordingly, the result of the variable display of the determined identification information is a special display mode, and when executing a multi-line reach pattern for executing a multi-line reach constituting a plurality of reach lines, the identification is performed on all reach lines. When the information is stopped and displayed, a special multi-line reach pattern that may become a special display mode is selected. In this way, identification information is variably displayed with a special multi-line reach pattern of only combinations that may become a special display mode without mixing special display modes and non-special display modes. The result of the variable display of information may not be a non-special display mode but may be a special display mode, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player (for example, a special gaming state, (1st jackpot gaming state, etc.) can increase the sense of expectation for jackpots, so that the effect of performing multiple line reach can be improved and dramatically improved. The interest can be improved.

  If it is normally determined that the game is a big hit and the fluctuation pattern is a multi-line reach fluctuation pattern (big hit), a display column (for example, a middle row, etc.) that has not yet been stopped on one of the reach lines. Even if the identification information is stopped and displayed, a normal multi-line reach pattern that does not become a special display mode is selected, and a special multi-line reach pattern is not selected.

[Full-rotation reach determination table]
The full rotation reach determination table stored in the program ROM 208 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the full rotation reach determination table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The full rotation reach determination table stored in the program ROM 208 is a table for determining the type of display mode in the full rotation reach. In this full rotation reach determination table, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined that a special big hit (probable big hit) is made, and when the fluctuation pattern is a full rotation reach fluctuation pattern (big hit), the time of the probable big hit A full rotation reach determination table is included. In addition, in this full rotation reach determination table, the type of variation pattern of full rotation reach and the distribution ratio are associated.

  Specifically, in the full turn reach determination table for probability variation big hit, “60%” is assigned to the normal full turn reach fluctuation pattern, and “40%” is assigned to the super full turn reach fluctuation pattern, respectively. It is associated.

  This normal full rotation reach variation pattern has a special display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, etc.), a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, etc.). Further, the super full rotation reach fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern (special full rotation reach pattern) configured only from a special display mode.

  As a result, when the special big hit (probable variation big hit) is determined and the fluctuation pattern is the full rotation reach fluctuation pattern (big hit), the normal full rotation reach fluctuation pattern as a normal full rotation reach pattern, special full rotation One of the super full rotation reach variation patterns as the reach pattern is selected.

  Therefore, based on the result of the variable display of the determined identification information, among the patterns including the special full rotation reach pattern that performs variable display synchronously while maintaining a specific display mode composed only of the special display mode. Is selected, and the variable display pattern of the identification information is controlled based on the variable display pattern of the selected identification information. For this reason, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the special full rotation reach pattern, so that the game state is more advantageous for the player (for example, the special game state, the first jackpot game state, etc.). The transition is determined, and the effect of performing the full rotation reach can be improved and the interest can be dramatically improved.

  In addition, when it is determined that the normal big hit and the fluctuation pattern is the full rotation reach fluctuation pattern (big hit), the normal full rotation reach fluctuation pattern is selected and the super full rotation reach fluctuation pattern is selected. Absent.

[LED emission pattern table]
The LED light emission pattern table stored in the decoration data ROM in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Even if the LED light emission pattern table described below is not stored in the decoration data ROM, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the decoration data ROM.

  The LED light emission pattern table stored in the decoration data ROM in the lamp control circuit 240 is a table showing patterns for causing various LEDs to emit light. This LED light emission pattern table includes an LED light emission pattern table A shown in FIG. 11, an LED light emission pattern table B shown in FIG. In addition, in this LED light emission pattern table, the type of LED, the light emission timing, and information on whether or not to emit light are associated. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the light emission timing is indicated as “T01”, “T02”,..., “T16” every 0.1 second. Information to be emitted is indicated as circles, and information not to be issued is indicated as no mark.

  Specifically, in the LED light emission pattern table A, the LEDs 16 and 17 emit light at the light emission timing “T01”, the LEDs 15 to 18 emit light at the light emission timing “T02”, and the light emission timing “T03”. The LEDs 14 to 19 emit light, the LEDs 13 to 20 emit light at the timing of “T04”, the LEDs 12 to 21 emit light at the timing of “T05”, and the LEDs 11 to 22 emit light at the timing of “T06”. The LEDs 10 to 23 emit light at the light emission timing “T07”, the LEDs 09 to 15 and 18 to 24 light at the light emission timing “T08”, and the LEDs 08 to 14, 19 from the light emission timing “T09”. 25, and at the light emission timing of “T10”, LEDs 07 to 13, 0 to 26 are emitted, LEDs 06 to 12 and 21 to 27 are emitted at the timing of “T11”, LEDs 05 to 11 and 22 to 28 are emitted at the timing of “T12”, and “T13” is emitted. At timing, LEDs 04 to 10, 23 to 29 are emitted, at “T14” emission timing, LED 03 to 09, 24 to 30 are emitted, and at “T15” emission timing, LED 02 to 08, 25 to 31 are emitted. The LEDs 01 to 07 and 26 to 32 emit light at the light emission timing of “T16”. It should be noted that the lights are turned off except for the above-described light emission timing.

  In the LED light emission pattern table B, the LEDs 16 and 17 emit light at the light emission timing “T01”, the LEDs 16 to 18 emit light at the light emission timing “T02”, and the light emission timing “T03” from the LED 16 at the light emission timing. 19 emits light, causes LEDs 15 to 19 to emit light at the timing of “T04”, causes LEDs 15 to 20 to emit at the timing of “T05”, causes LEDs 15 to 21 to emit at the timing of “T06”, LEDs 15 to 22 emit light at the timing of “T07”, LEDs 13 to 15 and 18 to 22 emit at the timing of “T08”, and LEDs 10 to 15 and 19 to 22 emit at the timing of “T09”. The LED 07 to 15, 20 at the light emission timing of “T10”. 22 to emit light, LEDs 05 to 14, 20 to 23 emit light at the timing of “T11”, LEDs 05 to 14, 21 to 24 emit light at the timing of “T12”, and “T13” emission timing. Then, the LEDs 05 to 14, 21 to 26 are caused to emit light, the LEDs 04 to 14, and 22 to 28 are caused to emit light at the timing “T14”, and the LEDs 02 to 14, and 22 to 30 are caused to emit light at the timing “T15”. , LEDs 01 to 14 and 23 to 32 emit light at the light emission timing of “T16”. It should be noted that the lights are turned off except for the above-described light emission timing.

  As described above, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of light emission pattern data. One of these LED light emission pattern tables is selected when the same game condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined variation pattern designation command is received), but depending on the operation state of the setting switch 142 Any one of a plurality of types of light emission pattern data is selected. That is, in other words, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of light emission pattern data in which one is selected when the same game condition is satisfied and one is selected according to the operation state of the setting switch 142. .

[LED emission mode]
Moreover, the light emission mode of LED light-emitted using such a table is demonstrated using FIG.13 and FIG.14. When a type A game board 14 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6A is provided, and when a type B game board 14b as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6B is provided. Both will be described below. 13 and 14, the light emission modes from the light emission timing “T11” to the light emission timing “T16” are shown, and the circles indicate that light is emitted.

  When the game board 14 of FIGS. 4 and 6A is provided, the setting switch 142 is set as type A. In this case, light is emitted in order as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the game board 14b of FIGS. 5 and 6B is provided, the setting switch 142 is set as type B. In this case, light is emitted in order as shown in FIG.

  Thus, even if the game boards are different, one of a plurality of types of light emission pattern data is selected in accordance with the operation state of the setting switch 142. Accordingly, any one of a plurality of types of light emission pattern data is selected according to the operation, and the light emission control of the light emitter provided in the game board is performed based on the selected light emission pattern data. The light emission pattern data can be changed in accordance with the operation. For example, the resource can be effectively used by changing the light emission pattern data without replacing hardware.

[Description of display screen]
Further, an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 shows an image when a type A game board 14 is provided and an image when a type B game board 14b is provided.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a capable of displaying an image as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a hero character 96 and a monkey character 97 are displayed on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. On the other hand, an opponent character 98 is displayed on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  When a type A game board 14 is provided, an image is displayed as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the type B game board 14b is provided, an image is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Comparing these images, the display positions of the hero character 96 and the monkey character 97 are arranged with the game board 14b shown in FIG. 15 (B) and the game board 14b shown in FIG. 15 (B). It is the same position as when it is installed. On the other hand, the display position with the opponent character 98 is different between the case where the game board 14 shown in FIG. 15A is provided and the case where the game board 14b shown in FIG. Only the symbol B in the middle differs in the horizontal direction. This is because the arrangement of the ball passage detector 54b on the game board 14 and the ball passage detector 54d on the game board 14b differs in the left-right direction by the symbol A in the drawing, making it difficult for the opponent character 98 to be visually recognized. Is preventing. In this embodiment, since the arrangement of the ball passage detectors is changed by changing the game board, the display position of the specific image is changed. However, the arrangement of the ball passage detectors is not limited to this. Even if it is not, it is suitable for the case where the arrangement of other accessories changes.

  The setting for each game board is performed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. For this reason, with the change of the game board, for example, even if the positions of various members provided on the game board are different, display is performed according to the operation without changing the image data ROM or the like in the display control means. The position can be changed. For this reason, according to the changed game board, while being able to make it easy for a player to visually recognize the image displayed on the display area of a display device, effective use of resources can be aimed at.

[Description of special symbol game]
In addition, a display screen related to the special symbol game executed by the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the special symbol display device 33, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol as identification information is variably displayed. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol is variablely displayed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and has become a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.). Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32 a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols as identification information for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. And when the predetermined variable display start condition mentioned above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 16C, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “0” to “9”. In the case of, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 16D, a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17A, when a plurality of decorative symbols are in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged), the special symbol is derived from “0” to “9”. The game state is displayed and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state.

  Then, when the result of variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display mode, an image indicating that it is a big hit, an image indicating the upper limit number of rounds, etc. are displayed as shown in FIG. , Transition to the jackpot gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the result of variable display of identification information is in a special display mode, a special big hit is made and the upper limit round number is 15 rounds. On the other hand, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a non-special display mode among the specific display modes, it is usually a big hit and the upper limit round number is 2 rounds.

  During the big hit gaming state, as described above, the round control is performed in which the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state and the closed state. As shown, an image indicating the number of rounds being executed (round control execution count image) is displayed in the approximate center of the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, the displayed round control execution count image is moved and displayed, and is displayed in an area as shown in FIG.

  In addition, as described above, the decorative symbols are variably displayed. Among them, multiline reach, full rotation reach, and the like may be executed.

  In multi-line reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the decorative symbol in the right column and the decorative symbol in the left column are stopped and displayed, and after reaching reach, as shown in FIG. 18 (B) A plurality of (for example, three) decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the column and the right column, respectively. This multi-line reach has a plurality of reach lines. In addition, the reach line means that the decorative symbols in one or more display columns (for example, the middle column) of a plurality of display columns (for example, the left column, the middle column, the right column, etc.) are not yet stopped and displayed. When the decorative symbols in the display row are stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols in the plurality of display rows may be derived and displayed as a specific display mode. Specifically, in FIG. 18B, among the plurality of decorative symbols such as the left column, the middle column, and the right column, the middle column decorative symbol is not yet stopped and displayed, and the upper decoration in the left column is displayed. The symbol and the decorative symbol on the lower side of the right column are stopped and displayed as “5”-“5”, and the decorative symbol on the middle side of the left column and the decorative symbol on the middle side of the right column are “6”. -"6" is stopped and displayed, and the lower decorative symbol in the left column and the upper decorative symbol in the right column are stopped and displayed as "7"-"7". For this reason, the decorative symbol in the middle row that is being variably displayed is stopped and displayed at any of “5” to “7”, so that the decorative symbol is derived and displayed as a specific display mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18C, when “7” is stopped and displayed, decoration is made as “7”-“7”-“7” as shown in FIG. 18D. The symbol is derived and displayed.

  Further, in the reach line that may be a specific display mode, in FIG. 18, the reach line that may be a special display mode and a non-special display mode instead of a special display mode may be provided. With reach line. Such a multi-line reach is generally referred to as a multi-line reach, and a reach pattern for executing multi-line reach is generally referred to as a multi-line reach pattern.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19 (A), after reaching reach, as shown in FIG. 19 (B), a plurality of (for example, three) decorative symbols are displayed on the left and right columns respectively. Stopped and displayed as a symbol that may become a mode. Specifically, in FIG. 19B, the upper decorative symbol in the left column and the lower decorative symbol in the right column are stopped and displayed as “5”-“5”, and the middle in the left column. And the middle decorative symbol of the right column are stopped and displayed as “7”-“7”, and the lower decorative symbol of the left column and the upper decorative symbol of the right column are “9”. "-" 9 "is stopped and displayed. For this reason, the decorative symbol in the middle row that is being variably displayed is stopped and displayed at any one of “5”, “7”, and “9”, so that the decorative symbol is derived and displayed as a specific display mode. Become. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19C, when “7” is stopped and displayed, decoration is made as “7”-“7”-“7” as shown in FIG. 19D. The symbol is derived and displayed.

  That is, in the reach line that may be a specific display mode, in FIG. 19, all reach lines include only the reach line that may be a special display mode. Reach lines that may be non-special display modes instead of modes are not included. Such a multi-line reach is referred to as a special multi-line reach, and a reach pattern for executing multi-line reach is referred to as a special multi-line reach pattern.

  As will be described in detail later, the above-described special multiple line reach pattern may be selected based on the determination result of the variable display of the identification information. Therefore, the identification information can be variably displayed in a special multi-line reach pattern with only a combination that has a possibility of becoming a special display mode without mixing special display modes and non-special display modes. The result of the variable display may not be a non-special display mode, but may be a special display mode, and a game state that is more advantageous to the player (for example, a special game state or a first game state) Can increase the expectation for the jackpot, so that the effect of performing multiple line reach can be improved, Improvements can be made.

  Further, in the full rotation reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, after the decorative symbols start to be displayed in a variable manner, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 20C, a plurality of columns (for example, left All the decorative symbols in the column, middle column, right column, etc.) are variably displayed synchronously while maintaining a specific display mode. That is, the full rotation reach is a reach in which the identification information in all the display columns is variably displayed in synchronization while maintaining a specific display mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20B and FIG. 20C, the decorative symbols are “5”-“5”-“5”, “6”-“6”-“6”, "7"-"7"-"7" etc. are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20D, the decorative symbols are derived and displayed as “7”-“7”-“7”.

  Moreover, in the full rotation reach shown in FIG. 20, although a specific display mode is maintained, both a special display mode and a non-special display mode are included. Such a full rotation reach is generally referred to as a full rotation reach, and a reach pattern for executing the normal full rotation reach is referred to as a normal full rotation reach pattern.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), after the decorative symbol starts to change, as shown in FIGS. 21 (B) and 21 (C), a plurality of columns (for example, left column, middle column, right All decorative symbols in the column etc.) are variablely displayed synchronously while maintaining a special display mode. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, the decorative symbols are “3”-“3”-“3”, “5”-“5”-“5”, "7"-"7"-"7" etc. are variably displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 21D, the decorative symbols are derived and displayed as “7”-“7”-“7”.

  Moreover, in the full rotation reach shown in FIG. 21, although a specific display mode is maintained, a special display mode is included and none of the non-special display modes is included. Such a full rotation reach is referred to as a special full rotation reach, and a reach pattern for executing the special full rotation reach is referred to as a special full rotation reach pattern.

  In addition, although mentioned later in detail, the special full rotation reach pattern mentioned above may be selected based on the determination result of the variable display of identification information. Accordingly, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the special full rotation reach pattern, thereby shifting to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player (for example, a special gaming state or a first jackpot gaming state). It will be confirmed that the effect of performing full rotation reach can be improved, and the interest can be dramatically improved.

  Further, the power is turned on and initial setting is performed as shown in FIG. 22A. After the initial setting is completed, an image as shown in FIG. 22B or FIG. 22C is displayed. Is displayed, and a predetermined standby state is entered. Then, when a predetermined time has passed since the identification information is not variably displayed after entering the predetermined standby state, a demonstration effect image including a title and the like is displayed as shown in FIG. The In particular, depending on the setting state of the setting switch 144, the time from when a predetermined standby state is reached until the demonstration effect image is displayed (demonstration start time) can be changed. In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect start time can be switched between 2 minutes 30 seconds and 3 minutes based on the setting state of the setting switch 144.

  In this way, it is detected that the demonstration production start time set from a plurality of types of demonstration production start times has been reached since it has been detected that the predetermined standby state in which the variable display of the identification information is not performed is performed. Since the detection and the predetermined demonstration effect are executed, it is possible to set the demonstration effect start time to be different depending on the gaming machine, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

  In addition, since a predetermined standby state is detected on the condition that a predetermined initial setting performed based on power-on is completed, for example, a plurality of gaming machines are simultaneously powered on. Even if there are a plurality of gaming machines for which the identification information is not variably displayed after the power is turned on, the predetermined demonstration effects are not executed at the same time by setting different demonstration effects start times. There is. For this reason, since it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by not easily recognizing that the gaming machine is not being played by anyone, it is possible to enhance the player's willingness to play.

  Further, when the backup is restored after the power interruption state where power is not supplied, a screen as shown in FIG. 23A is displayed. If it is in a predetermined standby state before entering the power interruption state, as shown in FIG. 23A, it is displayed that it is in the standby state. Then, as in the case of the initial setting, after the backup recovery is completed, a predetermined standby state is entered as shown in FIG. 23 (B) and FIG. 23 (C). Then, when the predetermined time has passed without the variable display of the identification information after entering the predetermined standby state, a demonstration effect image including a title and the like is displayed as shown in FIG. The Even in this case, the demonstration effect start time can be changed according to the setting state of the setting switch 144.

  In this way, when the power is turned off, the memory state before the power is turned off can be maintained even when the power is turned off, and when the game is resumed based on the stored memory state, When the state before being shut off is a predetermined standby state, it is detected that the predetermined standby state has been reached, that is, for example, when the identification information is variably displayed or the power is cut off in the big hit gaming state For example, when the state before power-off is other than the predetermined standby state, the predetermined standby state is not detected, so that the processing efficiency is improved.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 24 to 27 and FIGS. 29 to 50 below. In addition, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 27) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the backup restoration condition is satisfied (step S10). In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S13 when the backup return condition is satisfied, and moves the process to step S11 when the backup return condition is not satisfied. Note that the backup recovery condition is that a power failure detection flag described later is ON, that is, execution of steps S61 to S64 described later is terminated due to the occurrence of power failure, and backup of various data and states is performed. It must be taken.

  In step S13, the main CPU 66 executes a backup recovery process and jumps to the address before the occurrence of power interruption. That is, when a predetermined return condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 resumes the game based on the storage state held by the main power interruption interruption process (see FIG. 26) described later. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes step S13 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. In the backup restoration process, the main CPU 66 supplies a power interruption restoration command to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the main control circuit 60 has recovered from the power interruption.

  On the other hand, in step S11, the main CPU 66 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes step S11 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. In the initial setting process, the main CPU 66 supplies an initialization command to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can recognize that the main control circuit 60 has initialized.

  Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 27, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like are incremented by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 34, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information to be derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of identification information, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Main power interruption processing]
Even when the main CPU 66 is executing the main process and the system timer interrupt process, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the processes and execute the main power interruption interrupt process with the highest priority. The power supply voltage value is monitored, and when it is detected that the value is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold value during a predetermined period, the following main power interruption interrupt processing is executed. This main power interruption processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, the main CPU 66 saves the value of the register in which data is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S61). Then, the main CPU 66 stores the interrupt enable / disable state (step S62). Then, the main CPU 66 saves the stack pointer indicating the address of the program being executed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S63). Then, the main CPU 66 calculates a work area damage check value for checking whether or not the work area is damaged, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S64). Then, the main CPU 66 stores the power interruption detection flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S65). As described above, the main CPU 66 and the main RAM 70 correspond to an example of a storage state holding unit that can hold the storage state before the power is shut off when the power is shut off. Then, the main CPU 66 prohibits RAM access (step S66). After performing such processing, even if the power supply voltage value is lowered and the power interruption state occurs, the state before the power interruption state is backed up, so that the backup can be restored.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 27, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 29, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 31, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. . In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. That is, in the case of a big hit, the result of the variable display of the identification information is controlled to a specific display mode. Therefore, the main CPU 66 executing step S74 has the result of the variable display of the identification information as the specific display mode. In the event that the game state transition condition is satisfied, control is performed to shift to a big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. The main CPU 66 executing step S74 is an example of a gaming state control unit. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a command for opening a big prize opening indicating that the special prize opening 39 is being opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. As a result, the data indicating the special winning opening opening command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as the special winning opening release command by the processing of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening 39. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, the main CPU 66 determines that the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a command for opening a big prize opening indicating that the special prize opening 39 is being opened in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. As a result, the data indicating the special winning opening opening command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as the special winning opening release command by the processing of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening 39. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 32, the main CPU 66 determines that the winning status is when the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth and the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning prize mouth has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the game ball does not pass through the specific area in 39 or the condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening release number (the final round) is satisfied. To do. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become. That is, when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes, the main CPU 66 determines the result of the variable display of the identification information after the big hit gaming state is ended. Is controlled to shift to a probability change state that tends to be relatively relative to any of a plurality of types of specific display modes, and when it becomes a non-special display mode of a plurality of types of specific display modes, After the big hit gaming state is completed, control is performed to shift to a normal gaming state in which the result of variable display of identification information is less likely to be relative to any of a plurality of specific display modes. The main CPU 66 executing step S79 corresponds to an example of a special gaming state transition control unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Thus, the data indicating the start memory number designation command is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 28, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 27 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 27 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The process of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 27 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that in this specific game end condition, there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area (so-called “puncture”) until a predetermined time elapses, or the maximum hit round maximum continuation number (upper limit round number, for example, In this embodiment, the big hit gaming state is terminated on the condition that 2 or 15 rounds) are completed.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes Step S75 to Step S77 controls the control state flag to open the big winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 in the big hit gaming state, and when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. The round control for making the closed state is repeated with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. The main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a round control unit. In step S78, the main CPU 66 counts the number of round control executions by updating the special winning opening opening number counter. Such a main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a round number counting unit.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. That is, in step S102, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the start storage information is stored in step S273 described later. The main CPU 66 executing step S102 corresponds to an example of establishment information determination means.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state (the result of variable display of identification information is specified). The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined jackpot transition condition is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines a special symbol as identification information based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the special symbol. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In particular, when the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probable variation state in step S79 described above. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines the identification information (special symbol or decorative symbol) as a special display mode (display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probabilistic symbol) or does not identify the identification information (special symbol or decorative symbol). Depending on whether it is determined as a special display mode (display mode in which the jackpot symbol is a non-probable variable symbol), in step S134, which will be described later, a transition is made to a special jackpot with an upper limit round number of 15 rounds, or the upper limit round number is two rounds. It will be decided whether to shift to a certain big jackpot. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as identification information and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S107 or step S108 corresponds to an example of a variable display result determination unit that determines a result of variable display of identification information.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. Thus, the special symbol as identification information is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 33 with the determined variation pattern. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. That is, in step S47 in which the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern determined as described above is transmitted, the main CPU 66 executes the full rotation reach pattern when the full rotation reach pattern is selected. When a command is transmitted and a multiple line reach pattern is selected, a multiple line reach pattern command for executing the multiple line reach pattern is transmitted. The main CPU 66 (main control circuit 60) that executes such processing corresponds to an example of command transmission means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the variation time based on the variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the variation time table indicating the variation time of the variation pattern, and sets a value indicating the variation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Demo display processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the demonstration display flag is “1” (step S91). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the demonstration display flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not it is “1”. When the main CPU 66 determines that the demonstration display flag is “1”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, when determining that the demonstration display flag is not “1”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S92. This demonstration display flag is set to a value other than “1” when the variable display of the identification information is performed, and is set to “1” in step S92 to be described later. For example, when the number becomes “0”, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main CPU 66 sets “1” for the demo display flag, and sets data indicating the demo display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S93). As described above, the data indicating the demonstration display command is supplied as a demonstration display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 detects that it is in a predetermined standby state in response to reception of the demonstration display command. That is, the main CPU 66 executing steps S47 and S92 transmits a standby command when a predetermined standby state is reached. Such a main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a command transmission unit. The main control circuit 60 (an example of game control means) including the main CPU 66 and the like includes command transmission means. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. A determination is made (step S132). In these processes, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, moves the process to step S140.

  In step S140, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S134, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol determined in step S107 is a probability variation symbol. In this processing, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit symbol is a probabilistic symbol, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special big hit start command (upper limit round is 15 rounds) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and the main RAM 70. “15” is set to the maximum value of the number of times of opening of the big winning opening positioned in the predetermined area (step S135), and the process proceeds to step S137. The data indicating the special jackpot start command stored in this way is supplied as a special jackpot start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub-control circuit 200 executes the big hit effect in response to the received special big hit start command. Further, the main CPU 66 can recognize whether or not the upper limit round (15 rounds) has been reached in step S164 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot symbol is not a probability variation symbol, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a normal jackpot start command (the upper limit round is two rounds) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and a predetermined value in the main RAM 70. “2” is set to the maximum value of the number of times of winning the prize winning opening positioned in the area (step S136), and the process proceeds to step S137. The data indicating the normal big hit start command stored in this way is supplied as the normal big hit start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the big hit effect in response to the received normal big hit start command. Further, the main CPU 66 can recognize whether or not the upper limit round (2 rounds) has been reached in step S164 described later.

  In step S137, a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. As described above, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift a predetermined round game advantageous to the player to a big hit gaming state in which a predetermined number of rounds is executed as an upper limit when a predetermined big hit transition condition that is a big hit is established. It will be. In addition, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the jackpot gaming state executed based on the upper limit number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S107. In other words, the main CPU 66 is relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes. Control is performed to shift to a big hit gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state whose upper limit round is 15 rounds), and a non-special display mode that is not a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes. On the condition that the second jackpot gaming state is relatively advantageous to the player but relatively disadvantageous than the first jackpot gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state where the upper limit round is two rounds). Control to be transferred is performed. In other words, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is one of a plurality of specific display modes, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. Will be done. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes steps S133 to S137 corresponds to an example of a gaming state control means and a big hit gaming state transition control means. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S138). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Monitoring of residual ball in big prize award]
The subroutine executed in step S78 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the extra ball residual ball monitoring (step S161), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (step S162). In these processes, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S163. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the value indicates the monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not a specific area has passed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a predetermined detection signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102 between the opening of the big prize opening and the execution of this process, and based on this. If it is determined that the specific area has passed, the process proceeds to step S164. If it is not determined that the specific area has passed, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S164, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of opening of the big winning opening. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the maximum value for the number of winning a prize opening, and if it is determined that the value read from the number for winning a prize opening is equal to or greater than the maximum value for the number of winning a prize opening, the process proceeds to step S167. If it is not determined that the number of times of opening the special winning opening is equal to or greater than the maximum number of opening of the large winning opening, the process proceeds to step S165. As described above, “15” is set in step S135 in the special big hit, and “2” is set in step S136 in the normal big hit.

  In step S165, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management as the control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer (step S166). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S167, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer (step S168). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning opening reopening waiting time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S76 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the control status flag is a value (06) indicating management of a special winning opening reopening waiting time (step S171), and whether the waiting time timer is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S172). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the big opening reopening waiting time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S173. . On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control status flag is a value indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management, or if the waiting time timer does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, This subroutine ends.

  In the process of step S173, a process of increasing "1" is executed with respect to the special winning opening opening number counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds “1” to the value read from the large winning opening opening number counter, and stores the added value in the large winning opening number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S177.

  In the processing of step S177, a special winning opening open command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening open command in which the number of rounds being executed can be recognized in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this way, the data indicating the command for opening the big prize opening is supplied as the command for opening the big prize opening from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 can recognize the number of rounds being executed (the number of round control executions) based on the received special winning opening opening command. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes Step S47 and Step S177 transmits a special winning opening opening command in connection with the state in the variable winning device being the first state. The main CPU 66 that executes steps S47 and S177 corresponds to an example of a command transmission unit. The main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66, that is, the round control means has command transmission means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S174.

  In the process of step S174, a special winning opening opening setting process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 data indicating that the special winning opening 39 is opened. Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 25, the main CPU 66 reads the data stored in this way, and supplies a signal to the special winning opening solenoid 120 to open the special winning opening 39. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S175.

  In step S175, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open as the control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a time corresponding to the opening of the big winning opening in the big winning opening opening timer (step S176). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 34, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S251). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives various sensors such as the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S252.

  In step S252, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 35, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S253.

  In step S253, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S252 in FIG. 34 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed. A V / count switch detection process is executed to store and update the grand prize winning prize counter to be incremented by “1” (step S264). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. That is, the CPU 66 that executes step S265 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a start area detection unit that detects a game ball that has passed through the start port 44 provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. 36, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value when it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is smaller than “4”, and the main RAM 70 Is stored in a predetermined area. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S266 in FIG. 35 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 36, the main CPU 66 reads the starting memory number (so-called “data indicating the number of holdings” described above) from the starting memory number counter, and whether or not the starting memory number is “4” or more. Is determined (step S271). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. In other words, when the number of reserves reaches the upper limit number (in this embodiment, it is “5” including the variable display game of the special symbol being executed), the game ball wins the start opening 44. However, this subroutine is terminated without storing the start memory information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S272), and moves the process to step S273.

  In step S273, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as startup storage information. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing such as step S105 in FIG. The type of identification information to be determined is determined. As described above, the main CPU 66 passes the game ball to the start port 44, but the variable display of the identification information is being performed and the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, that is, the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied. However, when the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied, the start storage information (establishment information) in which the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The predetermined variable display execution condition is mainly a condition that a game ball has passed through the start port 44, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the predetermined variable display start condition is that the game ball has passed through the start port 44 in the state where the variable display of the identification information is not performed or the variable display of the identification information is completed, or the start memory Although the main condition is that information is stored, the present invention is not limited to this. The main CPU 66 and the main RAM 70 that execute step S273 in the present embodiment correspond to an example of the establishment information storage unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S274.

  In step S 274, the main CPU 66 sets the data including the start memory information and indicating the start memory number designation command indicating that the reserved number increases by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Thus, the data indicating the start memory number designation command is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has increased by “1”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the number of start memory information is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a hold lamp or the like is electrically connected to the main control circuit 60. Then, control of turning on and off the holding lamps may be performed.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on. In other words, the sub-control circuit main process is performed regardless of whether the power supply is intentionally shut off or unintentionally shut off (the state in which initial setting described later is performed or a predetermined return condition is satisfied and backup recovery is performed. This is a process that is started when the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is to be performed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 37, the state of the switch is monitored (step S210). In this process, the sub CPU 206 monitors the operation state of the setting switches 142 and 144 by reading the DIP1 flag and the DIP2 flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 detects an operation state by the setting switches 142 and 144 (operation means) in connection with power-on. Further, the sub CPU 206 accepts operations by the setting switches 142 and 144 only at a predetermined time related to power-on. As a result, operation by the operating means is accepted only at a predetermined time related to turning on the power.In other words, the display position setting is restricted at times other than the time related to turning on the power, such as during operation. It is possible to prevent inconvenience in control due to the change of the position setting. In addition, since the operation by the operating means is accepted only at a predetermined time related to turning on the power, the setting of the light emission pattern data is regulated according to the operation at times other than the time related to turning on the power, such as during operation. It is possible to prevent inconvenience in control due to the change of the display position setting during operation. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S210 corresponds to an example of an operation state detection unit and an operation reception unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S209.

  In step S209, the sub CPU 206 executes a panel setting process. Although details will be described with reference to FIG. 38, a setting process corresponding to the operation state of the setting switches 142 and 144 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S200.

  In step S200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the backup restoration condition is satisfied. In this process, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S219 when the backup return condition is satisfied, and moves the process to step S201 when the backup return condition is not satisfied. Note that this backup recovery condition is that a power failure detection flag, which will be described later, is turned on, that is, the execution of steps S291 to S294, which will be described later, is terminated due to the occurrence of power failure, and backup of various data and statuses is performed. It must be taken.

  In step S219, the sub CPU 206 executes a backup recovery process and jumps to the address before the occurrence of the power interruption. That is, when a predetermined return condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 resumes the game based on a storage state held by a sub power interruption interrupt process (see FIG. 42) described later. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S219 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit.

  On the other hand, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 50, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Panel setting process]
The subroutine executed in step S209 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 38, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the DIP1 flag is “0” (step S211). In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the DIP1 flag is “0” based on the monitoring result in step S210. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP1 flag is “0”, it moves the process to step S212. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP1 flag is not “0”, it moves the process to step S214.

  In step S212, the sub CPU 206 sets the default display position of the character image to the type B display position (see FIG. 15B). That is, the sub CPU 206 sets the default display position of the character image to the type B display position in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 142. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the LED light emission pattern flag B in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S213). That is, the sub CPU 206 sets the LED light emission pattern flag B according to the operation by the setting switch 142. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S216.

  On the other hand, in step S214, the sub CPU 206 sets the default display position of the character image to the type A display position (see FIG. 15A). That is, the sub CPU 206 sets the default display position of the character image to the type A display position in accordance with the operation by the setting switch 142. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the LED light emission pattern flag A in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S215). That is, the sub CPU 206 sets the LED light emission pattern flag A according to the operation by the setting switch 142. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S216.

  In step S216, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the DIP2 flag is “0”. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the DIP2 flag is “0” based on the monitoring result in step S210. When the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP2 flag is “0”, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating 2 minutes 30 seconds as a demonstration start time in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (a demo display start time table described later) ( Step S217), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the DIP2 flag is not “0”, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating 3 minutes as a demonstration start time in a predetermined area (such as a demo display start time table described later) of the work RAM 210 ( Step S218), this subroutine is finished.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes steps S216 to S218 sets one of a plurality of types of demonstration effect start times in accordance with the operation of the setting switch 144 (operation means). Further, the sub CPU 206 that executes steps S216 to S218 can set the demonstration effect start time only at the time related to the power-on. The sub CPU 206 that executes steps S216 to S218 corresponds to an example of a demonstration effect start time setting unit.

  Thus, since the demonstration effect start time is set according to the operation of the operable operating means, it can be easily set to the effect start time intended by the operator. In addition, the demonstration production start time can be set only during the period related to power-on, that is, since the setting of the demonstration production start time is restricted except during the period related to power-on, such as during operation. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in control due to the change of the demonstration effect start time setting.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 39, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S221), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 40, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by "1", that is, increments (step). S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Accordingly, in the display control process (see FIG. 50) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for performing display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the sub control circuit 200, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, every 2 ms, etc.). This timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 41, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S241) and executes update processing of various timers (step S242). Then, the sub CPU 206 executes switch input processing (step S243). In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes various processes according to the player's operation. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S241 (step S244). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub power interruption processing]
Further, even when the sub CPU 206 is executing the various processes described above, the sub CPU 206 may interrupt the processes and execute the sub power interruption processing with the highest priority. The power supply voltage value is monitored, and when it is detected that the value is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold value during a predetermined period, the following sub-interruptible interrupt processing is executed. This sub power interruption processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 42, the sub CPU 206 saves the value of the register in which data is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S291). In particular, since the sub CPU 206 also saves a control state flag and the like to be described later in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, even after the backup is restored, it can recognize whether or not it was in a predetermined standby state before the power was shut off. It becomes. Then, the sub CPU 206 stores the interrupt permission / prohibition state (step S292). Then, the sub CPU 206 saves the stack pointer indicating the address of the program being executed in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S293). Then, the sub CPU 206 calculates a work area damage check value for checking whether or not the work area is damaged, and stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S294). Then, the sub CPU 206 stores the power interruption detection flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S295). As described above, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 correspond to an example of a storage state holding unit that can hold the storage state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off even when the power is turned off. Then, the sub CPU 206 prohibits RAM access (step S296). After such a process is performed, even if the power supply voltage value is lowered and the power interruption state occurs, the state before the power interruption state is backed up, so that the backup can be restored.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 43, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 39). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 performs various commands transmitted by the main control circuit 60 (for example, a prize opening opening command, a demo display command, a variation pattern designation command for performing full rotation reach (full rotation). Reach pattern command), and a change pattern designation command (multiple line reach pattern command) indicating that multi-line reach is to be performed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. Although details will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as decorative pattern variation patterns. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S405.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 206 sets a control state flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 to data indicating that the symbol is changing. As a result, the sub CPU 206 stores a state that the symbol is changing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a special winning opening open command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a special winning opening opening command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the special winning opening open command, it moves the process to step S407. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the command for opening the big prize opening, it moves the process to step S408.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 206 sets round number display data. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 reads the previous round number display data from the work RAM 210 and updates the round number display data to increase by “1”. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies presentation control data based on the round number display data to the display control circuit 250, the sound control circuit 230, and the lamp control circuit 240 at a predetermined timing. Thereby, the sub control circuit 200 and the like can notify the number of rounds.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 determines whether a demonstration display command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a demonstration display command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. The demonstration display command is a standby command indicating that a predetermined standby state has been entered in which the startup storage information is not stored and the identification information is not variably displayed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a demonstration display command has been received, it moves the process to step S409. That is, based on the reception of the demonstration display command as the standby command, the sub CPU 206 has entered the predetermined standby state in which the start storage information is not stored and the identification information is not variably displayed. Will be detected. The sub CPU 206 that executes this step corresponds to an example of a standby state detection unit. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the demonstration display command, it moves the process to step S411 in FIG.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 206 executes a demo display process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 47, the sub CPU 206 performs control related to the demonstration effect. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S411 in FIG. 44, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a power interruption return command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a power failure return command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In addition, the power interruption return command is a command transmitted when the backup is restored and the game is resumed after the power is cut off in the main control circuit 60 or the like. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the power interruption return command, it moves the process to step S412. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the power interruption return command, it moves the process to step S413.

  In step S412, the sub CPU 206 executes a power interruption recovery process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 48, the sub CPU 206 executes processing after the backup is restored due to power interruption. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S413, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an initialization command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. Further, this initialization command is a command transmitted when initialization is set and a game is started after power is turned on in the main control circuit 60 or the like. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether initialization has been performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the initialization command has been received, it moves the process to step S414. On the other hand, when determining that the initialization command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S415), and ends this subroutine. That is, when determining that the initialization command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 has received another command, and sets effect control data corresponding to the other command. As a specific example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines a derived decoration symbol (decoration symbol to be derived and displayed) corresponding to the derived symbol designation command, and indicates the derived ornament symbol. Data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the like. As a result, the sub CPU 206 determines the result of variable display of decorative symbols.

  In step S414, the sub CPU 206 executes an initialization process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 49, the sub CPU 206 executes processing after initialization. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, various commands such as a change pattern designation command, a big prize opening opening command, a demo display command, a power interruption return command, and an initialization command are sent from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200. As described above, the process corresponding to the command is executed by receiving the command. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process described above may be executed when another command is received. Good. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 executes the above-described processing (for example, step S407) when receiving the command for opening the big prize opening, but is not limited thereto. For example, the processing as described above (for example, step S407) may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the command indicating that the special winning opening has been closed. Of course, the processing as described above may not be executed without responding to such a command. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub control circuit 200 receives the demonstration display command from the main control circuit 60, sets the demonstration display start time to the timer, and executes a predetermined demonstration effect when the demonstration display start time is reached. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as described above when a symbol stop command transmitted when the special symbol is fixedly stopped or a jackpot end command transmitted when the jackpot gaming state is ended is received. Processing may be executed.

[Direction pattern determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S404 in FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 206 refers to the LED light emission pattern flag (step S421). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and refers to the LED light emission pattern flag. That is, the sub CPU 206 monitors whether the LED light emission pattern flag set in step S212 or step S214 is the LED light emission pattern flag A or the LED light emission pattern flag B. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S422.

  Further, the sub CPU 206, at a predetermined timing, based on the LED light emission pattern flag set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as described above, the LED light emission pattern table corresponding to the LED light emission pattern flag (see FIGS. 11 and 12). ) Is selected. That is, the sub CPU 206 selects one of a plurality of types of light emission pattern data according to the operation of the setting switch 142. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a light emission pattern data selection unit.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 performs various processes in step S425, step S429, step S430, step S435, step S436, etc., which will be described later, based on the selected light emission pattern data and the type of the received variation pattern designation command. Light emission pattern data is set as production pattern data based on the production pattern. The sub CPU 206 emits any one of the LEDs 37a01 to 37a32 and the LEDs 37b01 to 37b32 in a light emission mode (light emission pattern based on the light emission pattern data) corresponding to the table at the timing of supplying the production pattern data to various circuits. The light emission command is supplied to the lamp control circuit 240. The lamp control circuit 240 receives the light emission command and performs light emission control for causing the lamp 132 including the LED to emit light. That is, the sub CPU 206 and the lamp control circuit 240 that execute such processing perform light emission control of a light emitting body such as an LED as shown in FIG. 13 or FIG. 14 based on the selected light emission pattern data. Become. The sub CPU 206 and the lamp control circuit 240 that execute such processing correspond to an example of light emission control means.

  As described above, since any one of a plurality of types of light emission pattern data is selected according to the operation, and the light emission control of the light emitter provided in the game board is performed based on the selected light emission pattern data, the game board can be changed. Accordingly, the light emission pattern data can be changed in accordance with the operation. For example, the resource can be effectively used by changing the light emission pattern data without replacing hardware.

  In step S422, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not multi-line reach is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the received variation pattern designation command and determines whether or not it is multiline reach. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the multi-line reach has been made, the process proceeds to step S423. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not multi-line reach, it moves the process to step S426.

  In step S423, the sub CPU 206 extracts a reach design determination random value. Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a reach symbol determination process (step S424). In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the multi-line reach design determination table (see FIG. 9) corresponding to the received derived designating command, and stops at a plurality of reach lines based on the extracted reach design determination random value. A symbol to be displayed is determined, and data indicating the symbol is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the sub CPU 206 selects any one of a plurality of types of identification information variable display patterns based on the result of variable display of identification information. In other words, the sub CPU 206 selects a special multi-line reach pattern (special multi-line reach pattern) with a predetermined probability based on the result of variable display of the identification information. In other words, the sub CPU 206 receives a special multi-line reach pattern and a normal multi-line (multi-line) when a multi-line (multi-line) reach pattern command to execute multi-line reach (multi-line reach) is received. ) One of the reach patterns will be selected. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display pattern selection means and multi-line reach pattern selection means. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets multiline reach production pattern data related to multiline reach in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S425). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 displays, at a predetermined timing, multiline reach production data corresponding to the multiline reach production pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as described above, a stop pattern in the multiline reach, and the like. It is supplied to the control circuit 250 and the like. Upon receiving such data, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to perform variable display of decorative symbols. In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 control the variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the variable display pattern of the selected identification information. The sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that execute such processing correspond to an example of variable display control means.

  As described above, the result of the variable display of the determined identification information is a special display mode, and when executing a multi-line reach pattern for executing a multi-line reach constituting a plurality of reach lines, in all reach lines When the identification information is stopped and displayed, a special multi-line reach pattern that may be in a special display mode is selected. In this way, identification information is variably displayed with a special multi-line reach pattern of only combinations that may become a special display mode without mixing special display modes and non-special display modes. The result of the variable display of information may not be a non-special display mode but may be a special display mode, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player (for example, a special gaming state, By raising the expectation to shift to the first jackpot game state, etc., the expectation for the jackpot can be further enhanced, so the effect of performing multiple line reach is improved and dramatically improved. The interest can be improved.

  The game control means for controlling the game transmits a multiple line reach pattern command for executing the multiple line reach pattern when the multiple line reach pattern is selected, and controls the variable display of the identification information. When a multi-line reach pattern command is received, the display control means includes a normal multi-line reach pattern including a special multi-line reach pattern and a reach line that may become a non-special display mode in any reach line. Select one of the patterns. For this reason, the interest can be improved without imposing a control burden on the game control means.

  On the other hand, in step S426, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the probability variation full rotation reach is reached. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the received variation pattern designation command and derived symbol designation command, and determines whether or not the probability variation full rotation reach is reached. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the probability variation full rotation reach is reached, the process proceeds to step S427. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the probability variation full rotation reach, it moves the process to step S431 in FIG.

  In step S427, the sub CPU 206 extracts a full rotation reach mode determining random number value for determining the full rotation reach mode. Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the probability variation big hit total rotation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10), and determines the total rotation reach mode (full rotation reach variation pattern) based on the extracted total rotation reach mode determination random value. (select. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S428.

  In step S428, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the special full rotation reach is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the special full rotation reach is executed based on the full rotation reach selected in step S427. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the special full rotation reach is to be executed, it moves the process to step S429. On the other hand, when determining that the special full rotation reach is not executed, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S430.

  In step S429, the sub CPU 206 sets the special full rotation reach effect pattern data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S430, the sub CPU 206 sets the normal full rotation reach effect pattern data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 selects a special full rotation reach pattern from a plurality of types of variable display patterns of identification information with a predetermined probability based on the result of variable display of identification information. In other words, the sub CPU 206 selects the special full rotation reach pattern with a predetermined probability on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode. Furthermore, in other words, when the full rotation reach pattern command is received, the sub CPU 206 determines that the variable display result of the identification information is a special display mode and the normal full rotation reach pattern and the special full rotation reach pattern. One of these will be selected. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display pattern selection means and all rotation pattern selection means.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 displays, at a predetermined timing, the full rotation reach effect data corresponding to the full rotation reach effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as described above, the fluctuation pattern in the full rotation reach, and the like. It is supplied to the control circuit 250 and the like. Upon receiving such data, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to perform variable display of decorative symbols. In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 control the variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the variable display pattern of the selected identification information. The sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that execute such processing correspond to an example of variable display control means.

  Thus, based on the result of the variable display of the determined identification information, the identification including the special full-rotation reach pattern that performs variable display in synchronization while maintaining a specific display mode composed of only the special display mode One of the variable display patterns of information is selected, and the variable display of the identification information is controlled based on the variable display pattern of the selected identification information. For this reason, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the special full rotation reach pattern, so that the game state is more advantageous for the player (for example, the special game state, the first jackpot game state, etc.). The transition is determined, and the effect of performing the full rotation reach can be improved and the interest can be dramatically improved.

  In addition, since the special full rotation reach pattern is selected on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be a non-special display mode. In this case, since the special full rotation reach pattern is not selected, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the progress of the production, and to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

  Further, the game control means for controlling the game transmits a full rotation reach pattern command for executing the full rotation reach pattern when the full rotation reach pattern is selected, and controls the variable display of the identification information. The variable display control means receives the transmitted full rotation reach pattern command. When the full rotation reach pattern command is received, when the variable information display result of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode, the variable display control means One of the rotation reach pattern and the special full rotation reach pattern is selected. For this reason, the interest can be improved without imposing a control burden on the game control means.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46, in step S431, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a grand sumo reach. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the received variation pattern designation command and determines whether or not it is a grand sumo reach. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the sumo wrestling is reached, the process proceeds to step S432. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the sumo wrestling reach, it moves the process to step S436.

  In step S432, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the default display position is type B. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and determines whether or not the default display position is type B. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the default display position is type B, the display position (x2, y2) of the opponent corresponding to type B from the program ROM 208 (the opponent in FIG. 15B) The display position of the opponent is set as (x2, y2) in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (set to type B) (step S433), and the process proceeds to step S435. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the default display position is not type B, the display position (x1, y1) of the opponent corresponding to type A from the program ROM 208 (corresponding to the opponent in FIG. 15A). The display position of the opponent is set to (x1, y1) and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (set to type A) (step S434), and the process proceeds to step S435.

  That is, when the sub CPU 206 executing steps S432 to S434 receives a variation pattern designation command indicating the sumo wrestling reach, the sub CPU 206 selects one of a plurality of types of display position data according to the operation of the setting switch 142. It will be. Note that the sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a display position data selection unit.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described processing is executed when a variation pattern designation command indicating a sumo reach that displays a predetermined image is received. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a predetermined display condition (arbitrary display condition) is satisfied, such as the case described above, the process as described above may be executed.

  In step S435, the sub CPU 206 sets the sumo wrestling reach pattern data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 sends the sumo wrestling reach effect data corresponding to the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as described above to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing, and data indicating the display position of the opponent. Supply. Upon receiving such data, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to perform variable display of decorative symbols. In addition, the display control circuit 250 executes a sumo wrestling reach effect based on the sumo wrestling reach effect data in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In particular, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 display an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the display position data selected in steps S433 and S434 when the sumo wrestling reach is performed, that is, when the opponent is displayed. Control to display is performed. In other words, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 display a predetermined specific image (for example, an opponent character) among a plurality of types of images (for example, a hero character, a monkey character, an opponent character, etc.). In this case, control for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed based on the display position data selected in steps S433 and S434. That is, as described above, the display position of a specific image (for example, an opponent) displayed on the display area 32 in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with the setting switch 142 is as shown in FIG. Either type A or type B as shown in FIG. 15B is selected. The sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that execute such processing correspond to an example of display control means.

  As a result, when a predetermined display condition is satisfied, one of a plurality of types of display position data is selected in accordance with an operation by an operable operation means, and an image is displayed based on the selected display position data. For example, even if the positions of various members provided on the game board are different, the operation can be performed without changing the image data ROM or the like in the display control means. The display position can be changed accordingly. For this reason, according to the changed game board, while being able to make it easy for a player to visually recognize the image displayed on the display area of a display device, effective use of resources can be aimed at.

  In addition, when displaying a predetermined specific image among a plurality of types of images, since control is performed to display the image based on the selected display position data, for example, other images other than the specific image Therefore, it is possible to display the image based on the selected display position data, and to reduce the control load.

  On the other hand, in step S436, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data corresponding to other received variation pattern designation commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 supplies effect data corresponding to the effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 as described above to the display control circuit 250 or the like at a predetermined timing. Upon receiving such data, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to perform variable display of decorative symbols.

[Demo display processing]
The subroutine executed in step S409 in FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 47, processing for referring to the demonstration display start time table is executed (step S441). In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to a demonstration display start time table positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. This display start time table is a table that is set only during the period related to power-on in steps S214 to S216. Then, as a result of the reference, the sub CPU 206 sets the corresponding demonstration display start time in the timer (step S442). Then, the sub CPU 206 sets demonstration effect data for executing the demonstration effect (step S443). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S444.

  If the sub CPU 206 detects that the demonstration display start time set in step S442 has elapsed, the sub CPU 206 supplies the demonstration effect data set in step S443 to the display control circuit 250 or the like. That is, the sub CPU 206 detects that the predetermined standby state has been entered so that the demonstration effect is executed when the demonstration display command is received. Demo production data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the like so that the demonstration production is executed when it is detected that the demonstration production start time set in step S216 is reached from S214. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a demonstration effect start time detection unit.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 or the like receives the demonstration effect data and causes the demonstration effect to be executed, such as displaying a demonstration screen on the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 and the like execute a predetermined demonstration effect when the sub CPU 206 detects that the demonstration effect start time has come. Such a liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of a demonstration effect executing means. Of course, not only demo images, but also demo audio and demo electrical decorations, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In this way, it is detected that the demonstration production start time set from a plurality of types of demonstration production start times has been reached since it has been detected that the predetermined standby state in which the variable display of the identification information is not performed is performed. Since the detection and the predetermined demonstration effect are executed, it is possible to set the demonstration effect start time to be different depending on the gaming machine, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

  In addition, for example, a specific demonstration production start time is set for a gaming machine (so-called service stand) that is advantageous compared to other gaming machines, and a game hall service is provided by a different demonstration production start time. By improving the notification effect and the like, the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. Of course, even if a specific demonstration production start time is not actually set for an advantageous gaming machine, the player can be aware that it may be set. Can increase the willingness to play.

  Further, for example, the demonstration effect start time can be adjusted according to the operating rate of the gaming machine in the game hall. As a specific example, in amusement halls where there are many machines with low availability, setting the demonstration start time short will increase the game motivation by executing the demonstration presentation relatively frequently. Can do. On the other hand, in amusement halls with a low availability of gaming machines, the demonstration performance is frequently executed, which may cause the player to feel annoying, so by setting a longer demonstration performance start time , Can increase the game motivation.

  Further, when the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, but the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied, the establishment information that the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied is stored, and the result of the variable display of the identification information is When it is derived and displayed, it is detected that the predetermined standby state has been entered based on the determination that the establishment information is not stored, so that a special standby state is detected to detect that the predetermined standby state has been entered. Since there is no need to provide a member, the number of parts can be reduced.

  The game control means for controlling the game transmits a standby command when the predetermined standby state is reached, and the effect control means for controlling the effect according to the progress of the game receives the transmitted standby command. In response to the reception of the standby command, it is detected that a predetermined standby state has been established, so that the player's willingness to play can be enhanced without imposing a burden on the game control means. Can be made.

  In step S444, the sub CPU 206 sets a control state flag positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 to data indicating that the predetermined standby state is being performed. Thus, the sub CPU 206 stores a state that it is in a predetermined standby state. In addition, when the sub CPU 206 receives a big hit start command or the like, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a big hit flag or the like as a control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Power failure recovery processing]
The subroutine executed in step S412 in FIG. 44 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 48, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is in a standby state (step S451). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads a control state flag set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 before the power is shut off, and determines whether or not it is in a standby state based on the control state flag. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the state before the power is shut off is a predetermined standby state in which the variable display of the identification information is not performed when the game is resumed after the backup is restored due to a power failure or the like. Is determined (detected). As a result, as described above, when the sub CPU 206 receives the power failure recovery command after performing the backup recovery in the sub control circuit 200 in step S219, the control state flag before the power failure recovery indicates the predetermined standby state. In the case of the data indicating, it is determined (detected) that the predetermined standby state in which the variable display of the identification information is not performed (the predetermined standby state has been entered). The sub CPU 206 that executes this step corresponds to an example of a standby state detection unit. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the control state flag is in the standby state, it moves the process to step S452. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the control state flag is not in the standby state, it moves the process to step S455. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is a process in which the demonstration display command is not transmitted at the time of power recovery, but is not limited thereto.

  In step S452, the sub CPU 206 executes a process of referring to the demonstration display start time table. This display start time table is a table that is set only during the period related to power-on in steps S214 to S216. Then, as a result of the reference, the sub CPU 206 sets the corresponding demonstration display start time in the timer (step S453). Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the demonstration effect data for executing the demonstration effect after the demonstration display start time has elapsed after displaying the simple screen (step S454). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating that a simple screen is displayed to the display control circuit 250 or the like. However, if it is detected that the demonstration display start time set in step S453 has elapsed, the sub CPU 206 determines in step S454. The display control circuit 250 and the like are supplied so that the demonstration effect is executed based on the set demonstration effect data. That is, the demonstration effect is executed when the sub CPU 206 detects that the demonstration effect start time set in step S214 to step S216 is reached after it is detected that the predetermined standby state has been reached. The demonstration effect data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 and the like. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a demonstration effect start time detection unit.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 or the like receives the demonstration effect data, causes the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like to display the simple screen, and then causes the demonstration effect to be executed. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 and the like execute a predetermined demonstration effect when the sub CPU 206 detects that the demonstration effect start time has come. Such a liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of a demonstration effect executing means. Of course, not only demo images, but also demo audio and demo electrical decorations, or a combination thereof may be used.

  In this way, when the power is turned off, the memory state before the power is turned off can be maintained even when the power is turned off, and when the game is resumed based on the stored memory state, When the state before being shut off is a predetermined standby state, it is detected that the predetermined standby state has been reached, that is, for example, when the identification information is variably displayed or the power is cut off in the big hit gaming state For example, when the state before power-off is other than the predetermined standby state, the predetermined standby state is not detected, so that the processing efficiency is improved.

  On the other hand, in step S455, after displaying the simple screen, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data for executing the effect corresponding to the control state flag. The sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating that a simple screen is displayed to the display control circuit 250 and the like, and supplies effect data corresponding to the control state flag at a predetermined timing. As a result, the display control circuit 250 or the like receives the effect data, causes the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like to display a simple screen, and then the screen corresponding to the control state flag (for example, a variable display effect of a decorative symbol). For example, the demonstration effect is executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, in step S219 described above, the backup of the sub-control circuit 200 is restored, and by receiving the power interruption return command from the main control circuit 60, the restored game is actually resumed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the backup is restored by receiving the power failure restoration command from the main control circuit 60 without actually performing the backup restoration at the timing of step S219. May be resumed. That is, the timing at which the game is resumed only needs to be synchronized between the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, that is, the game may be resumed according to the reception timing of the power interruption return command for synchronization. The timing of backup recovery is not important.

[Initialization]
The subroutine executed in step S414 in FIG. 44 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 49, the sub CPU 206 sets initialization data (step S461). In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets, for example, initialization data based on the initialization command supplied from the main control circuit 60 in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the sub CPU 206 performs initialization in the sub control circuit 200 in step S201 and can recognize the initialization state in the main control circuit 60 in this step. That is, if the sub CPU 206 receives an initialization command after step S201 is completed, the sub CPU 206 determines that the initial setting has been completed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S462. In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 transmits a demonstration display command at the time of initialization. However, the sub control circuit 200 ignores the demonstration display command at the time of initialization. Not limited to.

  In step S462, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for referring to the demonstration display start time table. This display start time table is a table that is set only during the period related to power-on in steps S214 to S216. Then, as a result of the reference, the sub CPU 206 sets the corresponding demonstration display start time in the timer (step S463). Then, the sub CPU 206 sets demonstration effect data (step S464). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  If the sub CPU 206 detects that the demonstration display start time set in step S463 has elapsed, the sub CPU 206 executes the demonstration effect based on the demonstration effect data set in step S464. 250 or the like. That is, the sub CPU 206 detects that the predetermined standby state in which the variable display of the identification information is not performed is performed on the condition that the initial setting is completed, and detects that the predetermined standby state has been reached. Thus, the demonstration effect data is supplied to the display control circuit 250 or the like so that the demonstration effect is executed when it is detected that the demonstration effect start time set in step S214 to step S216 is reached. The sub CPU 206 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a standby state detection unit and a demonstration effect start time detection unit.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 or the like receives the demonstration effect data and causes the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like to display the demonstration screen and execute the demonstration effect. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 and the like execute a predetermined demonstration effect when the sub CPU 206 detects that the demonstration effect start time has come. Such a liquid crystal display device 32 corresponds to an example of a demonstration effect executing means. Of course, not only demo images, but also demo audio and demo electrical decorations, or a combination thereof may be used.

  As described above, since it is detected that the predetermined standby state has been entered on the condition that the predetermined initial setting performed based on the power being turned on is completed, for example, the power is simultaneously supplied to a plurality of gaming machines. Even if there are multiple gaming machines that have been turned on and for which identification information has not been variably displayed after the power is turned on, a predetermined demonstration production is performed at the same time by setting different demonstration production start times. It may not be done. For this reason, since it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by not easily recognizing that the gaming machine is not being played by anyone, it is possible to enhance the player's willingness to play.

  In the present embodiment, initial setting of the sub control circuit 200 is performed in step S201 described above, such as processing for enabling reception of a command, processing for clearing data for performing backup recovery, and the like. Although the game was actually started by receiving the initialization command from, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the timing of step S201, the process of actually clearing the data for performing the backup recovery The data for performing the backup recovery may be cleared and the game may be started by receiving the initialization command from the main control circuit 60 by performing a process of making the command receivable without performing the process. That is, it is only necessary to synchronize the timing for starting the game between the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, that is, the game may be started according to the reception timing of the initialization command for synchronization, There is no limitation on the timing for clearing the data for restoring the backup.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 50, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 40), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Other Embodiments]
In this embodiment, the display position of a specific image is changed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. However, the display position of the specific image is not limited to this. For example, all the images are displayed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. The position may be changed. Further, the operation of the setting switch 142 is monitored only at a predetermined time related to power-on. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, other than the predetermined time related to power-on, the setting switch 142 The operation may be monitored.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to detect that a predetermined standby state is entered based on the reception of the standby command. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit Even if a standby command is not received, such as not providing various circuits such as 200, it may be configured to detect that a predetermined standby state has been entered.

  In the present embodiment, the demonstration production start time can be set only at the time related to power-on. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the demonstration production start time is not limited to the time related to power-on. May be settable.

  In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect start time is set according to the operation of the operable setting switch 144. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation of the operation means such as the setting switch 144 is operated. The demonstration effect start time may be set based on other conditions such as a game history (for example, the number of big hits of the previous day). Of course, a combination of these may be used.

  In the present embodiment, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the start storage information (establishment information) is stored, and the start storage information is not stored. It was configured to detect that a predetermined standby state was reached based on the determination. In this embodiment, based on the power being turned on, a predetermined initial setting is made to make the game play normally, and a predetermined standby state is entered on condition that the initial setting is completed. Configured to detect. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined return condition is satisfied, the game is resumed based on the memory state before the power source held even when the power source is shut off, and the game is resumed. When the state before the power is shut off is a predetermined standby state, it is configured to detect that the predetermined standby state is reached. For example, any of these combinations may be used. For example, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, it is not detected that the predetermined standby state has been reached when power is restored, and the predetermined standby state is entered only when the initial setting is completed. It may be configured to detect this. Also, for example, when the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed, it is not detected that a predetermined standby state has been reached at the end of the initial setting, the power interruption is restored, and the game is resumed It may be configured to detect that a predetermined standby state is reached only. Of course, for example, when the game is resumed, it may be configured to detect that the predetermined standby state is detected even when the state before the power is turned off is not the predetermined standby state. Further, for example, at the end of the initial setting or at the time of power recovery, it is not detected that the predetermined standby state has been reached, and the predetermined standby state is entered only when the result of variable display of identification information is derived and displayed. It may be configured to detect this.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of demonstration effect start times is set, and is set after it is detected that a predetermined standby state in which identification information is not variably displayed has been performed. It is configured to detect that the demonstration production start time is reached, and to execute the predetermined demonstration production when it is detected that the demonstration production start time is reached. The demonstration production start time may be set. Further, for example, it may be configured not to execute the predetermined demonstration effect when it is detected that the demonstration effect start time has been reached since it has been detected that the predetermined standby state has been reached.

  In the present embodiment, the light emission pattern of the light emitter and the display position are changed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the shape of the game board can be identified. It may be configured such that the type of game board is identified and the light emission pattern of the light emitter and the display position are changed by detecting the convex part.

  Further, in the present embodiment, every other probability variation symbol and each non-probability variation symbol are odd odd variation and each non-probability variation symbol is an even number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . Specifically, “1”, “3”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” are probable symbols, and other “0”, “2”, “4” May be a non-probable variation. Further, for example, these probability variation symbols and non-probability variation symbols may be random.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information has become a special display mode, it is configured to shift to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends. For example, on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information has become a special display mode, the variable information display time is shortened instead of the probability variation state, and the game ball to the starting port is reduced. You may make it shift to a short time state which raises the possibility of winning (for example, making the blade member 48 easy to open). In addition, on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information has become a special display mode, the number of times that the short-time gaming state etc. is continued can be changed as compared with the case of the non-special display mode. Good.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds (maximum continuation number of big hit rounds) is set to 15 in the first jackpot gaming state, and the maximum number of rounds is set to 2 rounds in the second jackpot gaming state. For example, the maximum number of game balls that can be received in the big winning opening during the big hit round in the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state, but not limited to this. The advantage / disadvantage may be set in the jackpot gaming state by changing the maximum number of winnings during the jackpot round. Of course, in addition to these, even if the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state are different in the maximum time for opening the jackpot, etc., the advantage or disadvantage may be set for the jackpot gaming state. Good.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the result of variable display of identification information is in a special display mode, the first jackpot gaming state is more advantageous than the case of a non-special display mode. (Special jackpot), and after the first jackpot gaming state is finished, it is configured to shift to a probable change state, but not limited to this, for example, the result of variable display of identification information is a special display When the mode is changed to the first jackpot gaming state (special jackpot), which is relatively advantageous compared to the case of the non-special display mode, and the first jackpot gaming state ends, the probability change It is also possible to shift to the normal gaming state without shifting to the state, that is, without shifting to the probability changing state. Of course, when the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a special display mode, it is shifted to the big hit gaming state similar to the case of the non-special display mode, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, You may make it transfer to a probability change state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 determines a variation pattern, and the sub control circuit 200 that receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern produces an effect pattern (variable display pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern. For example, the main control circuit 60 determines a variation pattern, selects an effect pattern (variable display pattern) corresponding to the variation pattern, and selects an effect pattern in the sub-control circuit 200. You may make it not. Of course, this production pattern (variable display pattern) includes a full rotation reach pattern (including a special full rotation reach pattern and a normal full rotation reach pattern) and a multi-line reach pattern (a special multi-line reach pattern, a normal multi-line reach pattern). Including).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the full rotation reach is set as a reach that determines that it will be a big hit, that is, it is always a big hit, but not limited to this, for example, a full turn reach However, there may be cases where the result is out of place. As a specific example, after full rotation reach is performed in which the identification information in all the display columns maintains a specific display mode and performs variable display in synchronization, only the middle column is displayed in a variable manner for one frame. , It may not be derived and displayed as a specific display mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the full rotation reach, the special full rotation reach and the normal full rotation reach are different in the types of symbols for which variable display is performed synchronously. The variable display mode may be different between the special full rotation reach and the normal full rotation reach, such as vertical fluctuation in reach and lateral fluctuation in special full rotation reach.

  In addition, the special full rotation reach pattern is selected on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even if it is a case or it is a case where it determines as a shift | offset | difference as mentioned above, you may make it select a special full rotation reach pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the result of variable display of identification information is a special display mode, when it is determined to execute multiline reach, special multiline reach and normal multiline reach are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special multiline reach may be selected without fail.

  In the present embodiment, in multi-line reach, the special multi-line reach and the normal multi-line reach are different in the types of symbols that constitute the reach and are displayed in a stopped manner. The variable display mode may be different between the special multiline reach and the normal multiline reach, such as vertical fluctuation in reach and horizontal fluctuation in special multiline reach. Moreover, although the reach line is 3 lines, it is not restricted to this, For example, it is good also as 2 lines or 4 lines or more. Furthermore, the 3 lines in the special multi-line reach were stopped and displayed as “3”, “5”, and “7”, but this is not restrictive. Also good.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 51, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 51A, a game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 51 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 51C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. Note that the liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of identification information, variable display of normal symbols, display of a production effect image, display of a collision image, and the like. .

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a pachislot gaming machine 410 as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to various game machines such as the game machine 501. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 54, the pachislot machine 410 includes a liquid crystal display device 430 capable of displaying a highly transmissive image, and a reel (not shown) behind the liquid crystal display device 430. I have. For this reason, when a highly transmissive image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 430, the player can visually recognize the reel. As shown in FIG. 55, the game machine 501 also includes a liquid crystal display device 505 that can display an image with high transparency, and reels 503L, 503C, and 503R behind the liquid crystal display device 505. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of the game machine 501 in which such a slot game is executed.

  Moreover, you may apply to a game machine etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 56, the game machine 600 controls a game machine main body 604 that controls the progress of the game, displays various images, and generates various sounds. The display device 602 is electrically connected to display various images, and the operation unit 606 is electrically connected to the game machine body 604 and can be operated by the player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control as described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

  In the embodiment described above, the present invention can also be applied to a simulation program for causing a computer to execute various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 57, the computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) composed of a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, etc., a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) Variable display control processing for controlling variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of display columns.

  (A2) When the result of the variable display of the identification information is one of a plurality of types of specific display modes, the big hit gaming state transition for performing control to shift to the big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player Control processing.

  (A3) When the result of the variable display of the identification information is a special display mode of the specific display mode, the result of the variable display of the identification information is displayed after the jackpot gaming state ends. Special game state transition control processing for performing control to shift to a special game state that tends to be relatively relative to any one of a plurality of types of specific display modes.

  (A4) Variable display result determination processing for determining a result of variable display of the identification information.

  (A5) A variable display pattern selection process for selecting one of the variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information based on the result of variable display of the identification information determined in the variable display result determination process.

  (A6) A process of controlling the variable display of the identification information based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected in the variable display pattern selection process in the variable display control process.

  (A7) In the variable display pattern selection process, the identification information in all display columns is variably displayed synchronously while maintaining the specific display mode from among the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information. Processing to select full rotation reach pattern.

  (A8) In the variable display pattern selection process, a process of selecting a special full rotation reach pattern composed only of the special display mode from the full rotation reach patterns.

  (A9) On the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information has become a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes, a transition is made to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player The first jackpot game is relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that the non-special display mode which is not the special display mode is selected among the specific display modes. A jackpot gaming state transition control process for controlling the transition to a second jackpot gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the state.

  (A10) In the variable display pattern selection process, a process for selecting a special full rotation reach pattern on the condition that the variable display result determination process determines that the variable display result of the identification information is in a special display mode. .

  (A11) Game control processing for controlling a game.

  (A12) In the game control process, when a full rotation reach pattern is selected in the variable display pattern selection process, a command transmission process for transmitting a full rotation reach pattern command for executing the full rotation reach pattern.

  (A13) In the variable display control process, a command reception process for receiving the full rotation reach pattern command transmitted in the game control process.

  (A14) In the variable display pattern selection process, when the full rotation reach pattern command is received in the command reception process, when the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode, the identification Full-rotation for selecting one of a normal full-rotation reach pattern composed of a non-special display mode that is not the special display mode and the special display mode, and the special full-rotation reach pattern Pattern selection processing.

  (A15) In the variable display pattern selection process, the identification information in one or more display columns among the plurality of display columns is not yet stopped from the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information. If the identification information in the display column is stopped and displayed, at least the identification information is still stopped so that a plurality of reach lines may be configured in which the identification information in the plurality of display columns may be derived and displayed as a specific display mode. The process which selects the multiple line reach pattern which performs the multiple line reach by which several identification information is displayed on each of display columns other than the display row which is not performed.

  (A16) In the variable display pattern selection process, among the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information, in the display columns that are the multiple line reach patterns and are not yet stopped and displayed in all reach lines. A process of selecting a special multi-line reach pattern that may become the special display mode when the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  (A17) In the game control process, when a plurality of line reach patterns are selected in the variable display pattern selection process, a command transmission process for transmitting a plurality of line reach pattern commands for executing the plurality of line reach patterns.

  (A18) In the variable display control process, a command reception process for receiving the multiple line reach pattern command transmitted in the game control process.

  (A19) In the variable display pattern selection process, when the multi-line reach pattern command is received in the command reception process, the special multi-line reach pattern and a special display mode in a specific display mode in any reach line The multi-line reach pattern selection process for selecting one of the normal multi-line reach patterns including the reach line that may be a non-special display mode that is not the display mode.

  As described above, by causing the computer 300A to execute processes such as (A1) to (A9), a specific display mode configured only from a special display mode based on the determined variable display result of the identification information. Is selected from among the patterns including the special all-rotation reach pattern that performs variable display synchronously while maintaining the control, and the variable display of the identification information is controlled based on the variable display pattern of the selected identification information. For this reason, the variable display of the identification information is performed based on the special full rotation reach pattern, so that the game state is more advantageous for the player (for example, the special game state, the first jackpot game state, etc.). The transition is determined, and the effect of performing the full rotation reach can be improved and the interest can be dramatically improved.

  Since the special full rotation reach pattern is selected on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A10), the identification information When it is determined that the result of the variable display is a non-special display mode, the special full-rotation reach pattern is not selected, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable in the progress of the production, It is possible to prevent the decline of interest in

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A11) to (A14), the game control means for controlling the game performs all rotation reach patterns when the all rotation reach patterns are selected. The variable display control means for transmitting the rotation reach pattern command and controlling the variable display of the identification information receives the transmitted full rotation reach pattern command, and when the full rotation reach pattern command is received, When the variable display result is determined to be a special display mode, either the normal full rotation reach pattern or the special full rotation reach pattern is selected. For this reason, the interest can be improved without imposing a control burden on the game control means.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A1) to (A6), (A9), (A15), and (A16), the result of variable display of the determined identification information is a special display mode. Special multi-line reach pattern that can become a special display mode when identification information is stopped and displayed in all reach lines when executing a multi-line reach pattern that executes a multi-line reach that constitutes a plurality of reach lines Select. In this way, identification information is variably displayed with a special multi-line reach pattern of only combinations that may become a special display mode without mixing special display modes and non-special display modes. The result of the variable display of information may not be a non-special display mode but may be a special display mode, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player (for example, a special gaming state, By raising the expectation to shift to the first jackpot game state, etc., the expectation for the jackpot can be further enhanced, so the effect of performing multiple line reach is improved and dramatically improved. The interest can be improved.

  Further, the game control means for controlling the game by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A11), (A17) to (A19), when the multiple line reach pattern is selected, the multiple line reach pattern The variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information by transmitting a multi-line reach pattern command for executing a special-line-reach pattern command and any one of the reach patterns when the multi-line reach pattern command is received. One of the normal multi-line reach patterns including a reach line that may be a non-special display mode in the line is selected. For this reason, the interest can be improved without imposing a control burden on the game control means.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 58, a network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  An example of a simulation program that simulates a pachinko game in the present embodiment is a simulation program that executes the processes (A2) to (A4), (A9), (A11), (A12), and (A17) described above. A simulation program stored in the storage unit of the game server 400 and executing the processes (A1), (A5) to (A8), (A10), (A13) to (A16), (A18), and (A19) described above. Are stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processing of (A2) to (A4), (A9), (A11), (A12), (A17), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,. , (A1), (A5) to (A8), (A10), (A13) to (A16), (A18), and (A19) are executed. Of course, the processing described above is an example. For example, the control unit of the game server 400 executes processing such as (A5), (A7), (A8), (A10), (A15), and (A16). You may do it.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  Further, in the present embodiment, three columns of identification information are variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there may be two columns or four or more columns.

  In this embodiment, the display position is changed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the display position is not changed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. May be. Further, part or all of the game board may not be formed of a permeable member.

  In this embodiment, the light emission pattern of the light emitter is changed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the light emission of the light emitter is performed according to the operation of the setting switch 142. The pattern may not be changed.

  In this embodiment, the multi-line reach (for example, special multi-line reach, normal multi-line reach, etc.) is configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the multi-line reach is not performed. May be.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes variable display means for performing variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of display columns, and the result of variable display of the identification information is one of a plurality of specific display modes. A big hit gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition to a big hit gaming state which is relatively advantageous to the player, and the result of the variable display of the identification information is a special display in the specific display mode. In the case of a mode, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the result of variable display of the identification information is shifted to a special gaming state that is likely to be relative to any one of the plurality of types of specific display modes. Special game state transition control means for performing control, variable display result determining means for determining the result of variable display of the identification information, and variable display in which variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information are stored Based on the result of variable display of the identification information determined by the turn storage means and the variable display result determination means, any one of the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display pattern storage means is selected. Variable display pattern selection means for selecting, and variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected by the variable display pattern selection means. In the variable display pattern of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display pattern storage means, the identification information in all display columns is variably displayed synchronously while maintaining the specific display mode. A full rotation reach pattern is included, and the full rotation reach pattern stored in the variable display pattern storage means includes A special full rotation reach pattern composed only of the special display mode is included. Variable display means, jackpot gaming state transition control means, special gaming state transition control means, variable display The specific configuration of the result determination means, variable display pattern storage means, variable display pattern selection means, variable display control means, game control means, command transmission means, command reception means, full rotation pattern selection means, etc. can be appropriately changed in design. is there.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an external view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation pattern selection table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the multi-line reach symbol determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the full rotation reach determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the LED light emission pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the LED light emission pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect by which LED is light-emitted in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect by which LED is light-emitted in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the pachislot machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the general view in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
88 Game operation section 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 142 Setting switch 144 Setting switch 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of display columns;
A jackpot gaming state transition control means for controlling the transition to a jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display of the identification information is one of a plurality of types of specific display modes; ,
When the result of the variable display of the identification information is a special display mode among the plurality of types of specific display modes, the result of the variable display of the identification information is displayed after the jackpot gaming state ends. Special game state transition control means for performing control to shift to a special game state that tends to be relatively relative to any of a plurality of types of specific display modes;
Variable display result determining means for determining a result of variable display of the identification information;
Variable display pattern storage means in which variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information are stored;
A variable display pattern for selecting one of a plurality of types of identification information variable display patterns stored in the variable display pattern storage unit based on a variable display result of the identification information determined by the variable display result determination unit A selection means;
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected by the variable display pattern selection means,
In the variable display pattern of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display pattern storage means, the identification information in all display columns is fully rotated to perform variable display synchronously while maintaining the specific display mode Includes reach pattern,
The gaming machine characterized in that the full rotation reach pattern stored in the variable display pattern storage means includes a special full rotation reach pattern composed only of the special display mode. Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of display columns;
Control that shifts to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is a special display mode among a plurality of types of specific display modes. The first jackpot game is relatively advantageous to the player on the condition that the non-special display mode that is not the special display mode is selected from the plurality of types of specific display modes. A jackpot gaming state transition control means for controlling to shift to a second jackpot gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous than the state;
Variable display result determining means for determining a result of variable display of the identification information;
Variable display pattern storage means in which variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information are stored;
A variable display pattern for selecting one of a plurality of types of identification information variable display patterns stored in the variable display pattern storage unit based on a variable display result of the identification information determined by the variable display result determination unit A selection means;
Variable display control means for controlling the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected by the variable display pattern selection means,
In the variable display pattern of the plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display pattern storage means, the identification information in all display columns is fully rotated to perform variable display synchronously while maintaining the specific display mode Includes reach pattern,
The gaming machine characterized in that the full rotation reach pattern stored in the variable display pattern storage means includes a special full rotation reach pattern composed only of the special display mode. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The variable display pattern selection means selects a special full rotation reach pattern on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information is determined to be a special display mode by the variable display result determination means. To play. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
It has a game control means for controlling the game,
The game control means includes a command transmission means for transmitting a full rotation reach pattern command for executing a full rotation reach pattern when the full rotation reach pattern is selected by the variable display pattern selection means,
The variable display control means has a command receiving means for receiving the full rotation reach pattern command transmitted from the game control means,
The variable display pattern selection means, when the full rotation reach pattern command is received by the command receiving means, when the variable display result of the identification information is determined to be a special display form, the specific display form All-rotation pattern selection means for selecting either a normal full-rotation reach pattern composed of a non-special display mode that is not the special display mode and the special display mode, and the special full-rotation reach pattern A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Variable display control processing for controlling the variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of display columns;
A jackpot gaming state transition control process for performing control to shift to a jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display of the identification information is any of a plurality of specific display modes; ,
When the result of variable display of the identification information is a special display mode among the plurality of types of specific display modes, a plurality of results of variable display of the identification information are obtained after the jackpot gaming state ends. Special game state transition control processing for performing control to shift to a special game state that is likely to be relatively relative to any one of the specific display modes of the type;
A variable display result determination process for determining a result of variable display of the identification information;
Based on the variable display result of the identification information determined in the variable display result determination process, a variable display pattern selection process for selecting one of the variable display patterns of a plurality of types of identification information;
A process for controlling the variable display of the identification information in the variable display control process based on the variable display pattern of the identification information selected in the variable display pattern selection process;
In the variable display pattern selection process, all-rotation reach in which the identification information in all the display columns among the variable display patterns of the plurality of types of identification information is variably displayed synchronously while maintaining the specific display mode. The process of selecting a pattern,
In the variable display pattern selection process, a computer program for causing a computer to execute a process of selecting a special full rotation reach pattern including only the special display mode from the full rotation reach patterns.

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