JP2003062255A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To precisely direct a display when a display control board is provided in a game machine in which variable displaying is controlled even in a game condition advantageous to the player. SOLUTION: In the process of opening a large prize hole, a CPU transmits a command for the time when the large prize hole is open and a command for designating the number of prize balls, if a flag of a variable display state is on and if the value of a determining symbol process flag corresponds to a normal process for a determining symbol. Upon the end of the variable displaying of the determining symbol, the current number of rounds and a count number are displayed in a variable display device. When a counting switch is on, one is added to the number of prize balls and, if the value of the determining-symbol process flag corresponds to the normal process for the determining symbol, the command for designating the number of prize balls is transmitted. Thus, while the determining symbol is being variably displayed, the command for designating the number of prize symbols is not transmitted. The display can be precisely directed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, and is provided on condition that the identification information displayed as a display result on the variable display device has a specific display mode. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific game state that is advantageous for, and can display a display result by variably displaying identification information even in the specific game state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium is won in a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are provided. There are things that are paid out to the player.
Further, a variable display unit whose display state can be changed is provided, and when a game ball is won in a specific area when the display result of the variable display unit becomes a predetermined specific display mode,
Some give a game value (right to be in an advantageous state) to a player. During this right generation state, the special winning opening can be opened. In the right generation state, when the game ball wins the predetermined third type starting opening and is detected by the third type starting detecting means, the big winning opening is opened,
A predetermined game value (advantageous state) is given to the player. Such a pachinko gaming machine is generally called a third-class pachinko gaming machine.

The gaming value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who easily wins a hit ball, or is advantageous for the player. To generate the right to pay for the prize, and to make it easier for the conditions for paying out prize balls to be met.

In the third-class pachinko gaming machine, it is usual that the display result of the variable display device for displaying the pattern (identification information) is a combination of predetermined specific display modes.
It is called "hit". When a hit occurs, for example, a predetermined winning port is in a state in which it is easy to win a prize, and the right to enter the big-hit gaming state is granted by winning a predetermined number of game media in the winning port. When the player who has acquired the right plays a predetermined game, the specific variable winning a prize opening is opened a predetermined number of times and a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, a predetermined number (for example, 10
The specific variable winning a prize will be closed when there is a prize. Then, as long as the right continues, a predetermined game is played again to shift to the big hit game state. The continuation of the right disappears when the number of times of opening the specific variable winning port has reached a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is determined for each opening, and the specific variable winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number. It should be noted that if the operation of generating the right again is performed while the right is continuing, the right disappears.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the right symbol of the left and right symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and swing in a state in which the symbols are consistent with the specific display mode, Scaling or deformation,
Or, multiple symbols may change in sync with the same symbol,
The production performed in a state where the positions of the display symbols are exchanged and the possibility of winning before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is called reach production. . A variable display including a reach effect is called a reach variable display. By changing the variation pattern in the reach state from the variation pattern in the normal state, the interest of the game is enhanced. When the display result of the symbols variably displayed on the variably display device does not satisfy the condition for reaching the reach state, the result is “out”, and the variably display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate and continue the right and how to generate the big hit.

The progress of the game in the third type pachinko gaming machine is controlled by the game control means such as a microcomputer. The game control means executes not only the progress of the game but also the control of the entire game such as display control of the variable display device, control of light emitters such as lamps, and audio output control of speakers and the like.

[0007]

However, if the configuration in which the variable display of the identification information displayed on the variable display device is varied, the capacity of the program relating to the variable display control becomes large. Therefore, it is difficult to control the identification information and the like displayed on the variable display device by the microcomputer of the game control means having a limited program capacity. The same can be said for the control regarding the voice and the light emitter.

Therefore, it is considered to be a good idea to use a display control microcomputer (display control means) other than the game control means microcomputer, but in the case where a display control microcomputer or the like is provided. In order to synchronize the game control state with the variable display control state, the game control means needs to appropriately send a control signal to a microcomputer for display control according to the progress of the game.

In the third type pachinko game machine, generally, the variable display processing of the variable display device is executed even during the right generation state. Therefore, it is necessary to control the display control means so that the variable display of the identification information is executed when the variable display start condition is satisfied even if the display effect related to the right generation state is executed. When performing the variable display processing during the right generation state, the game control means sends the control content for the display effect related to the right generation state and the control signal for designating the control content regarding the variable display processing of the variable display device. It will be sent in time. On the other hand,
The display control means always executes a predetermined control based on the received control signal. Therefore, complicated control must be performed in order to perform the variable display processing properly during the right generation state. As described above, it is difficult to use a microcomputer other than the game control means microcomputer to execute the variable display processing of the variable display device during the right generation state.

Therefore, according to the present invention, in the gaming machine in which the variable display control is executed even in the gaming state advantageous to the player, even if the display control means is provided separately from the game control means, the appropriate display effect is obtained. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of executing.

[0011]

A gaming machine according to the present invention comprises:
A variable display device (for example, a variable display device 9) capable of variably displaying identification information is provided, which is advantageous for the player on condition that the identification information displayed as a display result on the variable display device has a specific display mode. A gaming machine that can be controlled in a specific game state (for example, a right occurrence state, a big hit game state), and can display a display result by variably displaying identification information even in the specific game state. Game control means (for example, CPU 314) for controlling the progress, and display control means (for example, display control CPU 801) for controlling the variable display device based on a command from the game control means.
According to the establishment of the variable display start condition of the identification information (for example, detection of a game ball by the symbol operation switch 38), the game control means can specify the execution period of the variable display of the identification information. While transmitting a display command (for example, a variation pattern command), information related to the specific game state on condition that the specific game state has occurred (for example, “V winning switch 41, starting ball detection switch 1
9. A specific notification display (for example, information indicating that the game ball is detected by the count switch 21, the special winning opening is opened, and a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special winning opening) A specific notification display command (for example, a display control command shown in FIG. 21 that is associated with a specific game state among the display control commands shown in FIG. 21) that specifies execution of a jackpot game start or end display, a round number display, a count number display, etc. A display control command to be executed (specifically, a big hit display start command, a special winning opening open display command, a winning number designation command, a special winning opening pre-display command, a right generation state end command, etc.) is transmitted. It is possible to
The display control means executes the variable display of the identification information in response to the reception of the variable display command, and controls the execution of the specific notification display in response to the reception of the specific notification display command. During the execution period of the variable display of information, a transmission restriction unit that restricts the transmission of the specific notification display command (for example, the CPU 314, specifically, the value of the determination symbol process flag in the right-occurrence process of FIG. 13 is the determination symbol normal). If the value does not correspond to the processing, the processing of transmitting the specific notification display command is skipped.) Is included.

A variable control timer (for example, set after the variation pattern is determined) for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the identification information by the game control means in association with the establishment of the condition for starting the variable display of the identification information. Monitoring timer) according to the contents of the variable display timer, and the transmission limiting means determines whether or not the variable display of the identification information is being performed.

The game control means sets a variable display flag (for example, a judgment symbol process flag, an in-execution flag) indicating the execution state of the variable display of the identification information, in association with the establishment of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information. However, the transmission restriction means may be configured to determine whether or not the variable display of the identification information is being executed, according to the content of the variable display flag.

The control relating to the execution of the variable display of the identification information in the game control means is a plurality of process processes divided according to the progress state of the control of the variable display of the identification information (for example, each process in the determination symbol process process). ) Is selectively executed by the process flag for specifying any of the process processing (for example, a judgment symbol process flag)
Is updated according to the progress of control of variable display of identification information (for example, CPU 314)
And a process selection unit (for example, CPU 314) that selects and executes a process corresponding to the process flag,
The transmission limiting means may be configured to determine whether or not the variable display of the identification information is being executed, depending on the content of the process flag.

When the transmission of the specific notification display command is restricted by the transmission restriction means, the restriction of the transmission of the specific notification display command is canceled due to the end of the variable display, and then the restriction is canceled. It may be configured to be able to transmit a specific notification display command corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state at that time. For example, as shown in FIG. 38, it includes a configuration capable of transmitting a command designating the current number of rounds and the number of winning prizes after the restriction is released.

The game control means is provided with a control state storage area (for example, a winning number storage area, a start passage number storage area, a transmission restriction data storage area) for storing data corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state, and the specific game. Depending on the progress of the state, update the stored contents of the control state storage area,
The specific notification display command is transmitted based on the updated storage content, and if the transmission of the specific notification display command is restricted by the transmission limiting means, only the storage content of the control state storage area is updated (for example, step It means that only the processing shown in S312i is performed and the processing of step S312m is not performed, or that only the processing shown in step S313l is performed and the processing of step S313o is not performed.), And the variable display is ended. After the restriction on the transmission of the specific notification display command is released, the specific notification display command corresponding to the progress degree of the specific game state based on the stored contents of the control state storage area is transmitted (for example, to step S312d and step S313d). May be configured to be performed).

The specific notification display command may be configured to include a command (for example, a right generation status command, a right generation status end command) that specifies execution of a display that notifies the start or end of the specific game state. .

The specific game state is set a predetermined number of times (for example, 16
The specific notification display command is configured to include a round number specification command (for example, a special winning opening open display command) that specifies execution of a round number notification display indicating the number of rounds. May be.

The specific notification display command is configured to include a prize number designation command (prize number designation command) for designating execution of a prize number notification display indicating the number of prizes to a predetermined winning port (for example, a large winning port). It may have been done.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. In this embodiment, when the stop symbol of the symbols variably displayed based on the passing of the start becomes a combination of the predetermined symbols, the predetermined electric accessory opens, and when the prize is given to the electric accessory, the predetermined right is given. A pachinko gaming machine (third-class pachinko gaming machine) that occurs or continues will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 6 of a third-class pachinko game machine as viewed from the front. Game board 6
Is detachably attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine.
In the following embodiments, a third-class pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be, for example, a coin gaming machine or the like.

As shown in FIG. 1, a game area 7 is provided on the front surface of the game board 6. A variable display device (determination symbol display) 9 by an LCD (liquid crystal display device) for variably displaying the determination symbol is provided near the upper center of the game area 7. In this embodiment, the variable display device 9 has two symbol display areas of "left" and "right". In addition, the symbol display area is for other numbers (for example, "left",
There may be three areas (“center” and “right”). In addition, four LEDs are provided on the upper part of the variable display device 9.
Prize winning memory display (memory display for normal electric power) 10
Is provided. A sphere detection valid lamp 11a and a sphere detection invalid lamp 11b are provided on the left and right of the winning memory display device 10.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an ordinary variable winning device 12 for opening and closing is provided. The game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 12 is detected by the ball detection switch 13. When a game ball is detected by the ball detection switch 13, for example, five prize balls are paid out. In the lower part of the normal variable winning device 12, there is provided a guiding device 14 that guides the game ball dropped into a predetermined guiding hole of the guiding area to the distribution device 15. At the lower part of the guiding device 14, a distribution device 15 to which the game ball guided by the guiding device 14 is guided is provided. Ordinary variable winning device 1
2, the operation of the guiding device 14, and the distribution device 15 will be described in detail later.

A rotating body 16 is arranged on the right side of the normal variable winning device 12. The rotating body 16 has a mounting plate that is mounted on the front surface of the game board 6, and an enclosing frame is provided on the front surface of the mounting plate in a clockwise direction by a motor 16a (not shown in FIG. 1) inside the enclosing frame. It has a structure that is driven to rotate in the direction. A ball receiving recess 17 for receiving one hit ball is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 16. Ball receiving recess 1
7 is configured so that the rotating body 16 rotates and can receive a hit ball entered from a starting winning opening 18 formed in the upper part of the surrounding frame. The hit ball received in the ball receiving recess 17 is guided to the back surface of the mounting plate, and the starting ball detection switch 19
Detected by. When the starting ball detection switch 19 detects a hit ball in the right generation state, a big hit state in which the big winning opening is controlled to be opened will be generated. When the game ball is detected by the starting ball detection switch 19, for example, five prize balls are paid out. At the bottom of the rotating body 16, an opening and closing plate 20 that is opened in a big hit game state.
Is provided. In this embodiment, the opening / closing plate 20 serves as a means for opening / closing the special winning opening. The winning ball guided from the opening / closing plate 20 to the back surface of the game board 6 is detected by the count switch 21. When the count switch 21 detects a game ball, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out.

The game board 6 is provided with a normal variable winning operation port 22, and the winning of the game ball in the normal variable winning operation port 22 is detected by the corresponding normal variable winning operation switch 22a. . When the game ball is detected by the normal variable winning operation switch 22a, for example, five prize balls are paid out. Further, the game board is provided with a plurality of winning openings (general winning openings) 23 to 26, and the winning of each of the gaming balls into the winning openings 23 to 26 is achieved by a corresponding winning opening switch 23a to. 26a. When the game ball is detected by any of the winning openings 23 to 26, for example, 15 game balls are paid out. The normal variable winning operation port 22 and the respective winning openings 23 to 26 are provided with winning lamps 22b to 26b, respectively. Side lamps 27 blinking during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and an outlet 28 for absorbing hit balls and the like which have not been won is provided at the bottom.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view for explaining the structures of the ordinary variable winning device 12, the guiding device 14, and the distribution device 15 provided on the game board 6. The predetermined internal areas of the normal variable winning device 12, the guiding device 14, and the sorting device 15 are referred to as a specific region. When the hit ball hit in the game area 7 enters the normal variable winning operation port 22 and is detected by the corresponding normal variable winning operation switch 22a, the left and right sides of the normal variable winning device 12 are detected. The pair of opening / closing pieces 32a, 32b are in a tilted state in which the specific winning opening 33 is opened for a predetermined time based on the driving of the solenoid 32A (not shown in FIG. 2). Opening / closing pieces 32a, 32
When b is tilted and the game ball is won in the specific winning opening 33, the winning ball is guided to the guiding device 14 after being detected by the ball detection switch 13 provided at the entrance of the specific area. The game ball guided to the guide device 14 flows down the guide region 34 in the guide device 14 and reaches the three-hole clune 35. The three-hole clune 35 is formed with three guide holes 36a to 36c for dropping a game ball. In this example, the game ball that has fallen into the guide hole 36a provided in the central portion is guided to the distribution device 15, and the game ball that has dropped into the other two guide holes 36b and 36c is discharged from the rear part of the game board 6. It has a structure that The game balls that have fallen into the guide holes 36b and 36c are detected by a discharge switch (not shown) provided in the rear portion of the game board 6. In this example,
At the lower part of the guiding device 14, a distribution device 15 to which the game ball guided by the guiding device 14 is guided is provided.

The three-hole clune 35 of the guiding device 14 has the function of drawing lots of game balls guided to the distribution device 15, and also prevents a plurality of game balls from being continuously guided to the distribution device 15. Have a role to play. If a plurality of game balls are continuously guided to the distribution device 15, there is a risk that the game balls will be continuously guided to the symbol actuation switch 38 described later. In order to prevent such a situation, the 3-hole clune 35 of the guide device 14 is formed so that the game balls are retained in the upper dish-shaped portion for a while, and the same guide holes (guide holes 36a to 36a-). When a plurality of game balls fall into any of (36c), the game balls are sequentially dropped one by one.

The game ball dropped into the guide hole 36a of the three-hole clune 35 is guided to the sorting device 15, and if the shield member 37 is not in the shield state, the guide member 39 is detected after being detected by the symbol operation switch 38. It is received in a ball receiving recess 39a for receiving one provided game ball. In this embodiment, since the game ball that has passed through the passage opening provided with the symbol operation switch 38 is detected, the game ball does not stay in the passage opening of the symbol operation switch 38. Therefore, the game ball does not go up and down in the symbol operation switch 38 and is not detected a plurality of times, and it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of the game ball. When the symbol operation switch 38 detects the game ball that has passed, the variable display device 9
The symbol displayed in the symbol display area starts to rotate.
The rotation of the image in the variable display device 9 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed. When the combination of images at the time of stop is a combination of winning symbols, the guide member 39 starts rotating right by the drive of a motor (not shown) provided on the back surface of the game board 6. As the guide member 39 rotates to the right, the game ball received in the ball receiving recess 39a is released from the stopped state and guided to the V winning opening (special area) 40.
Then, the game ball guided to the V winning opening 40 is detected by the V winning switch 41 and the right is generated.

If the hitting ball wins the ball receiving recess 17 of the rotating body 16 and turns on the starting ball detection switch 19 while the right generation state continues, a big hit state occurs and the big winning opening is held for a predetermined time. The jackpot game state is released. That is, the opening / closing plate 20 is opened until a certain period of time elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of hit balls are won. Then, the jackpot state is repeated each time a hit ball is won in the ball receiving concave portion 17 of the rotating body 16 and detected by the starting ball detection switch 19 if the right generation state continues. However, the right generation state is continued when the hit ball is detected by the V winning switch 41 again during the right generation state, or a predetermined number (for example, 16) of winning balls are detected by the starting ball detection switch 19. To end.

The game ball dropped into the guide hole 36a of the three-hole clune 35 and guided to the sorting device 15 is in the shielded state of the shield member 37 driven by the solenoid 37a (not shown in FIG. 2). In some cases, the outlets 12a, 42
It is guided to b and discharged from the rear part of the game board 6. The game balls discharged from the discharge ports 42a and 42b are the game board 6
It is detected by a discharge switch (not shown) provided at the rear of the vehicle. If the combination of images at the time of stop in the variable display device 9 is not a combination of winning symbols, the guide member 39 starts to rotate left by the drive of the motor 39a provided on the back surface of the game board 6. As the guide member 39 rotates counterclockwise, the game ball received in the ball receiving recess 39a is released from the stationary state and guided to the discharge port (normal area) 43. Then, the game ball guided to the discharge port 43 is detected by the discharge switch 44 and then discharged from the rear part of the game board 6.

In this embodiment, the solenoid and the motor are, for example, stepping motors and rotary solenoids which are driven without being affected by the power supply frequency. Therefore, even in areas such as eastern Japan and western Japan where the power supply frequency is different, it can be normally used as it is (without changing the setting or the like).

In addition, in this embodiment, the V winning switch 41, in order to prevent erroneous detection, the rotation operation of the guide member 39 (here, the operation to be executed after the confirmation symbol indicating the hit is displayed. Limited) only during the period
The game ball is set to the valid state in which it can be detected. Therefore, for example, the time from the opening of the game ball to the detection by the V winning switch 41 is shorter than the time from the opening of the game ball to the return of the guide portion 39 to the original position. , The driving time of the guide member 39 and the like are set.

As described above, the game ball that has entered the specific area is detected by the ball detection switch 13 provided at the entrance of the specific area. In addition, the guide holes 36b and 36c
The game ball that has fallen to and the game ball that has dropped to the guide hole 36a when the shielding member 37 is in the shielded state are detected by a discharge switch (not shown). Furthermore, the game ball guided to the discharge port 43 is detected by the discharge switch 44, and the game ball guided to the V winning port 40 is detected by the V winning switch 41. In this way, all the game balls that have entered the specific area and those that have left the specific area are detected. Therefore, for example, if an error is notified when the number of discharged game balls is detected more than the number of game balls that have entered the specific area, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraud. In addition, the same discharge switch (for example, discharge) the game ball dropped into the guide holes 36b and 36c, the game ball dropped into the guide hole 36a when the shielding member 37 is in the shielded state, and the game ball guided to the discharge port 43. Switch 4
You may make it detect in 4).

The shielding member 37 of the distribution device 15 described above is
The symbol operation switch 38 is provided to prevent two or more game balls from being continuously guided. In order to prevent erroneous detection, the symbol actuation switch 38 detects the game ball, and detects the game ball until the rotation of the guide member 39 after the confirmed symbol is displayed is completed (until it returns to the original position). Is configured to be invalid. Therefore, if the game ball is allowed to pass through the symbol actuating switch 38 whose detection is invalid, there is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that the switch is defective. The shielding member 37 has a role of preventing the above-mentioned harmful effects by shielding the game ball from being guided to the symbol operation switch 38 during a predetermined period. The shielding member 37 is in a shielding state in which the shutter protrudes in front of the game area 7 when a game ball is detected by the symbol operation switch 38, and when the rotating operation of the guiding member 39 is finished, the shutter is the game board 6. It is driven so as to be in an unshielded state, which is housed inside. The shield member 37 may be kept in the non-shielded state for a predetermined period when the ball detection switch 13 detects it. By doing this, it is prevented that the game ball, which has not been detected by the symbol actuation switch 38, passes through the symbol actuation switch 38 after the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like and is stopped in the ball receiving recess 39a. can do.

The shielding member 37 of the distribution device 15 also plays a role of preventing the right from being extinguished during the right generation after the right generation. For example, as a result of changing the determination symbol based on the fact that the symbol operation switch 38 detects the game ball during the right generation state, if the stop symbol on the variable display device 9 becomes a winning symbol, the V winning opening The game ball led to 40 is detected by the V winning switch 41 (performs the operation of generating the right again),
The right is extinguished (so-called "punk"). The shielding member 37 has a role of preventing the above-mentioned harmful effects by shielding the game ball from being guided to the symbol operation switch 38 during a predetermined period.

As described above, if the stop design of the variable display device 9 is a winning design, the guide member 39 rotates to the right, and if the stop design of the variable display device 9 is a disengagement design, the guide member 3
Although 9 is configured to rotate counterclockwise, in this case, the guiding member 39 rotates to a position where the game ball received in the ball receiving recess 39a is opened, and then reversely rotates after opening the game ball. Then, the game ball may be returned to the original position, or may be rotated once in the same direction even after the game ball is released to make one rotation to return to the original position.

It should be noted that after the stop symbol of the variable display device 9 hits, it is within 15 seconds until the game ball released from the guide member 39 passes through the route and is detected by the V winning switch 41. Since it is considered desirable, the guide member 3
It is desirable that the drive time of 9 is set within 15 seconds (for example, regardless of hit / miss).

In this embodiment, when the stop symbol of the variable display device 9 is a hit, the game ball is opened more than the time until the game ball is opened after the guiding member 39 starts driving. After that, the driving time of the guide member 39 is set so that the time until it is detected by the V winning switch 41 through the route is shorter. Therefore, in this example,
When the guide member 39 and the V winning switch 41 are separated from each other, the rotation speed of the guide member 39 is adjusted to be slow, for example. Note that the rotation speed (rotation time) of the guide member 39 does not have to be constant, and may be different, for example, before and after opening the game ball.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board 310. In FIG. 3, the payout control board 370, the lamp control board 350, and the sound control board 70 are shown.
0, firing control board 910 and display control board 800 are also shown. On the main board 310, a basic circuit 311 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a ball detection switch 13, a starting ball detection switch 19, a count switch 21, an ordinary variable winning switch 22a, winning hole switches 23a to 26a, and a symbol operation. Signals from the switch 38, the V winning switch and the discharging switch 44 are sent to the basic circuit 311.
Switch circuit 316 to be provided to the
a solenoid circuit 317 for driving a solenoid 32A for opening and closing a and 32b, a solenoid 37a for closing the shielding member 37 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 311, and a motor 39a as a drive source for the guiding member 39. A motor circuit 318 that is driven according to a command from the circuit 311 is mounted.

Further, in accordance with the data given from the basic circuit 311, big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit, effective starting information indicating the number of winning balls used to start the image display of the variable display device 9, and a right generation state are generated. An information output circuit 319 for outputting the right generation information indicating that to a host computer such as a hall management computer is included.

The basic circuit 311 includes a ROM 312 for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 313 as an example of a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 314 for performing control operation according to the program, and an I / O port unit 315. In this embodiment, the ROM 31
2. The RAM 313 is built in the CPU 314. That is, the CPU 314 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to have at least the RAM 313 built therein, and the ROM
The 312 and the I / O port unit 315 may be external or built-in. Also, the I / O port section 315
Is an information input / output terminal in the microcomputer.

Further, on the main substrate 310, any one of the system reset circuit 320 for resetting the basic circuit 311 when the power is turned on, and the I / O port unit 315 by decoding the address signal given from the basic circuit 311. An address decode circuit 321 that outputs a signal for selecting the I / O port is provided. In addition,
Some switch information is input from the ball payout device 97 to the main board 310, but these are omitted in FIG.

The hit ball launching device for hitting and launching a game ball is driven by a drive motor 911 controlled by a circuit on the launch control board 910. Then, the driving force of the drive motor 911 is adjusted according to the operation amount of the operation knob 912. That is, by the circuit on the firing control board 910,
The hit ball is controlled to be shot at a speed according to the operation amount of the operation knob 912.

In this embodiment, the lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 350 is the game board 6
The display control of the prize lamps 22b to 26b, the prize memory indicator 10, the ball detection valid lamp 11a, the ball detection invalid lamp 11b, and the side lamp 27 provided in the above is performed. Here, the lamp control means is an example of the light emitter control means.
The display control of the LCD display (variable display device 9) that variably displays the symbols is performed by the display control means mounted on the display control board 800.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the circuit configuration in the display control board 800 together with the LCD display 9, the output ports (ports 0 and 2) 315A and 315C of the main board 310, and the output buffer circuits 322 and 322A. . The output port (output port 2) 315C outputs 8-bit data, and the output port 315A outputs a 1-bit strobe signal (INT signal).

The display control CPU 801 controls the control data R
It operates according to the program stored in the OM 802, and when the INT signal is input from the main substrate 310 via the noise filter 807 and the input buffer circuit 805B, the display control command is received via the input buffer circuit 805A. As the input buffer circuits 805A and 805B,
For example, general-purpose ICs 74HC540 and 74HC14 can be used. The display control CPU 801
In the case where the I / O port is not built in, the I / O port is provided between the input buffer circuits 805A and 805B and the display control CPU 801.

Then, the display control CPU 801 controls the display of the screen displayed on the LCD display 9 according to the received display control command. Specifically, a command corresponding to the display control command is given to VDP (video display processor) 803. The VDP 803 reads out necessary data from the character ROM 804. VDP80
3 generates image data to be displayed on the LCD display 9 according to the input data, and outputs R, G, B signals and synchronization signals to the LCD display 9.

FIG. 4 also shows a reset circuit 808 for resetting the VDP 803, an oscillation circuit 809 for giving an operation clock to the VDP 803, and a character ROM 804 for storing frequently used image data. The frequently used image data stored in the character ROM 804 is, for example, the LCD display 9
An image made up of people, animals, characters, numbers, figures, symbols, etc. displayed on.

The input buffer circuits 805A and 805B are
The signal can be passed only in the direction from the main board 310 to the display control board 800. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the display control board 800 side to the main board 310 side. That is, the input buffer circuits 805A and 805B
Together with the input port constitute irreversible information input means. Even if the circuit in the display control board 800 is tampered with, the signal output by the tampering is the main board 310.
It is not transmitted to the side.

The outputs of the output ports 315A and 315C may be output to the display control board 800 as they are.
Output buffer circuit 322 capable of transmitting signals only in one direction
By providing 322A, unidirectional signal transmission from the main substrate 310 to the display control substrate 800 can be made more reliable. That is, the output buffer circuit 322,
The output port 322A constitutes an irreversible information output unit.

Further, as the noise filter 807 for blocking high frequency signals, for example, a three-terminal capacitor or ferrite beads is used. Even if the presence of the noise filter 807 causes noise on the display control command between the substrates, the noise will occur. The effect is eliminated. A noise filter may be provided on the output side of the buffer circuits 322 and 322A of the main board 310.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. Figure 5
6 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 314 on the main board 310. When the power of the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal becomes high level, the CPU 314 starts the main processing after step S1. In the main processing, the CPU 314
First makes the necessary initial settings.

In the initial setting process, the CPU 314
First, the prohibition of interruption is set (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, the built-in device register is initialized (step S4). After initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) (step S5), the RAM is set to the accessible state (step S6).

CPU 314 used in this embodiment
Also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC). Also, the CTC has two external clock / timer trigger inputs CLK / TRG2,3.
And two timer outputs ZC / TO0,1.

CPU 3 used in this embodiment
In FIG. 14, the following three types of modes are prepared as maskable interrupt (INT) modes. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 314 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

Interrupt mode 0: The built-in device that issued the interrupt request has an RST instruction (1 byte) or a CALL instruction (3
Byte) on the internal data bus of the CPU. Therefore, the CPU 314 executes the instruction at the address corresponding to the RST instruction or the address specified by the CALL instruction. Upon reset, the CPU 314 automatically goes into interrupt mode 0. Therefore, when it is desired to set the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2, it is necessary to perform a process for setting the interrupt mode 1 or the interrupt mode 2 in the initial setting process.

Interrupt mode 1: When an interrupt is accepted,
It is a mode to always fly to the address 0038 (h).

Interrupt mode 2: The address composed of the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the CPU 314 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the internal device is the interrupt address. Is a mode indicating. That is, the interrupt address is an address indicated by 2 bytes in which the upper address is the value of the specific register and the lower address is the interrupt vector. Therefore, the interrupt processing can be installed at an arbitrary (although discrete) even address.
Each built-in device has a function of transmitting an interrupt vector when making an interrupt request.

Therefore, when the interrupt mode 2 is set, it becomes possible to easily process the interrupt request from each built-in device, and the interrupt processing can be installed at an arbitrary position in the program. It will be possible. Further, unlike the interrupt mode 1, it is easy to prepare each interrupt process for each interrupt generation factor. As described above, in this embodiment, the CPU 314 is set to the interrupt mode 2 in step S2 of the initial setting process.

Then, it is confirmed whether or not the data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power failure occurrence NMI processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed at the time of power off (step S7). In this embodiment, a process for protecting the data in the backup RAM area is performed when an unexpected power failure occurs. When such a protection process is performed, backup is made. Upon confirming that there is no backup, the CPU 314 executes initialization processing.

In this embodiment, the backup RAM
Whether or not there is backup data in the area is confirmed by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area when the power is turned off. In this example, as shown in FIG. 6, if "55H" is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is backup (on state),
If a value other than "55H" is set, it means that there is no backup (off state).

When it is confirmed that there is a backup, the CPU3
14 performs a data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area. When the power is restored after an unexpected power failure, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, so the check result is normal. If the check result is not normal, the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power was cut off, so the initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on, not when the power is restored, is executed.

If the check result is normal (step S
8), the CPU 314 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the display control means to the state at the time of power off (step S).
9). Then, the saved value of the PC (program counter) saved in the backup RAM area is set in the PC and the address is restored.

In the initialization process, the CPU 314 first
RAM clear processing is performed (step S11). Further, an initial value setting process for setting an initial value in a predetermined work area (for example, a random number counter for design determination, a buffer for design determination, a payout command storage pointer, etc.) is also performed. Further, sub-boards (lamp control board 350, payout control board 370,
Processing for initializing the sound control board 700 and the display control board 800 is executed (step S13). The process of initializing the sub-board is, for example, a process of sending a command for initial setting.

Then, the register of the CTC provided in the CPU 314 is set so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 2 ms (step S14). That is, a value corresponding to 2 ms as an initial value is set in a predetermined register (time constant register).

Execution of initialization processing (steps S11 and S1)
3, S14) is completed, the display random number updating process (step S16) is repeatedly executed in the main process. When the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set (step S15), and when the display random number update process is completed, the interrupt permitted state is set (step S17).
The display random number is a random number for determining the symbol displayed on the variable display device 9, and the display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. .

It should be noted that when the display random number updating process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is set because the display random number updating process is also executed in the timer interrupt process which will be described later. This is to avoid competing with. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the process of step S16 and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt process, the continuity of the count value is lost. There are cases. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt prohibited state is set during the process of step S16.

When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 314
Performs the register save process (step S20), and then executes the game control process of steps S21 to S31 shown in FIG. In the game control process, the CPU 314
First, the ball detection switch 1 is passed through the switch circuit 316.
3, start ball detection switch 19, count switch 21,
Ordinary variable winning switch 22a, winning opening switch 23a ~
26a, the symbol operation switch 38, the V winning switch 41, the discharge switch 44, and other switches are input, and their states are determined (switch processing: step S2
1).

Next, various abnormality diagnosis processing is performed by the self-diagnosis function provided inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and an alarm is issued if necessary according to the result (error processing: step S22).

Next, processing for updating each counter indicating each judgment random number such as a random number for symbol judgment used for game control is performed (step S23). The CPU 314 further
A process of updating a display random number such as a random number that determines the type of the stop symbol is performed (step S24).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random 1: Determine whether to generate a hit (for hit determination = for symbol determination) (2) Random 2-1 to 2-2: For left and right deviating symbol determination (3) Random 3: When hit The combination of symbols is determined (for winning symbol determination = for symbol determination) (4) Random 4: The variation pattern at the time of reach is determined (for variation pattern determination)

In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (4) (for example, initial value determining random numbers) are also used. Further, for example, by setting an initial value for each random number (for example, an initial value set for each random number) at regular intervals, the random numbers of the above (1) to (4) are configured not to be synchronized with each other. Is desirable. In step S23, the CPU 314 counts up (adds 1) the counter for generating the hit determination random number (1) and the hit symbol determination random number (3). That is, those are random numbers for determination, and the other random numbers are random numbers for display.

Further, the CPU 314 performs a judgment symbol process process (step S25). In the determination symbol process control, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the determination symbol process flag for controlling the display state regarding the determination symbol of the variable display device 9 in a predetermined order according to the game state. Then, the value of the determination symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the game state. In addition, the game state process processing is performed (step S26). In the game state process processing, corresponding processing is selected and executed according to a game state process flag for controlling display states related to various notification displays to the player of the variable display device 9 in a predetermined order according to the game state. It Then, the value of the game state process flag is updated during each process according to the game state.

Next, the CPU 314 carries out a process of setting a display control command relating to the symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 and transmitting the display control command (display control command control process: step S27).

Further, the CPU 314 performs an information output process for outputting data such as right generation information, big hit information, start information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (step S29).

Further, the CPU 314 issues a drive command to the solenoid circuit 317 when a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S30). The solenoid circuit 317 drives the solenoids 32A and 37a according to the drive command to open and close the open / close piece 32.
a and 32b are opened or closed, or the shielding member 3
7 is set to a shielded state or a non-shielded state. In addition,
The CPU 314 issues a drive command to the motor circuit 318 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The motor circuit 318 drives the motor 39a according to the drive command to cause the guide member 39 to perform a predetermined operation.

Then, the CPU 314 executes prize ball processing such as setting the number of prize balls based on the detection output of the switches 23a to 26a for detecting the winning of each prize hole (step S31). Specifically, the payout control command is output to the payout control board 370 in response to the winning detection.
CPU for payout control mounted on payout control board 370
Drives the ball payout device 97 according to the payout control command. After that, the CPU 314 restores the contents of the register (step S32) and sets the interrupt permission state (step S33).

By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 2 ms.
In this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set,
The game control process may be executed in the main process.

FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing an example of the program of the judgment symbol process processing executed by the CPU 314. The determination symbol process process shown in FIG. 9 is a specific process of step S25 in the flowchart of FIG. The CPU 314 executes step S depending on the internal state.
Any one of steps 301 to S307 is performed.

Judgment symbol normal processing (step S301):
It waits for the ball to be guided to the sorting device 15 and the symbol actuation switch 38 to be turned on. When the symbol operation switch 38 is turned on, a random number for hit determination is extracted, and the internal state (determination symbol process flag) is updated to shift to step S302.

Judgment symbol stop symbol setting process (step S3
02): Depending on the value of the extracted random number for hit determination, it is determined whether to hit or not. In addition, the stop symbol is determined according to the determination result of whether to hit or not. In the case of winning, the hit flag is set. When the processing is completed, the internal state (determination symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S303.

Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S30)
3): It is determined whether or not the reach operation is performed based on the combination of the left and right stop symbols, and when it is determined to be the reach, when the reach is performed according to the value of the extracted random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. Determine the variable period. In addition, the variable display device 9 is controlled so that all the symbols start changing. At this time, the left and right final stop symbols and the information instructing the variation mode are transmitted to the display control board 800. When the processing is finished, the internal state (determination symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S304.

Judgment symbol variation process (step S304):
When a predetermined time (a variation period of the determined determination symbol) has elapsed, processing for stopping all the symbols displayed on the variable display device 9 is performed. When the process is completed, the internal state (determination symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S305.

Pre-processing of distribution device operation (step S30
5): After waiting for a predetermined period (a period until the determination symbol is fixed), when the hit flag is in the reset state, the internal state (process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S306. If the hit flag is in the set state, the internal state (determination symbol process flag)
Is updated so as to shift to step S307.

Sorting device discharge operation process (step S30
6): The motor 39a is driven to rotate the guiding member 39 counterclockwise to guide the game ball received in the ball receiving recess 39a to the discharge port (normal area) 43. In addition, the data related to the stop symbol and the extracted random number value are cleared. When the process is completed, the internal state (determination symbol process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S301.

Sorting device special area operation processing (step S3
07): The motor 39a is driven to rotate the guide member 39 to the right to guide the game ball received in the ball receiving recess 39a to the V winning opening (special area) 40. In addition, the data related to the stop symbol and the extracted random number value are cleared.
After processing, internal state (decision symbol process flag)
Is updated so as to shift to step S301.

FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing an example of a game state process processing program executed by the CPU 314. The game state process processing shown in FIG.
This is a specific process of step S26 in the flowchart of FIG. The CPU 314 performs any one of steps S311 to S314 according to the internal state.

Game state normal processing (step S311):
It waits until the game ball is guided to the V winning opening (special area) 40 and the V winning switch 41 is turned on. When the V winning switch 41 is turned on, the right flag is turned on, and if the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal processing, the right generation state display command described later is transmitted. When the processing is completed, the internal state (game state process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S312.

Processing during right generation (step S312): V
It waits for the winning switch 41 or the starting ball detection switch 19 to be turned on. When the V winning switch 41 is turned on, the right generation flag is turned off, and the internal state (game state process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S311. Further, when the starting ball detection switch 19 is turned on, the number of times of starting passing is incremented by 1, and when the number of times of starting passing is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 16 or more), the right generation flag is turned off. Furthermore, if the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal processing, the big hit display start time command is transmitted. Then, the internal state (game state process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S313.

Special winning opening process (step S313):
The control for opening the special winning opening is performed, and the presence or absence of detection by the V winning switch 41 is monitored. When the V winning switch 41 is turned on, the right-occurrence flag is turned off. Further, when the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal processing, control for sending the display control command data of the special winning opening round display to the display control board 800, and the closing condition of the special winning opening. Performs processing to confirm establishment. When the processing is completed, the internal state (gaming state process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S312 if the right generating flag is on, and the internal state (gaming state process flag) is updated if the right generating flag is off. Is updated so as to shift to step S314.

Right end processing (step S314): If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal processing, the right generation state end command for notifying the player that the right generation state has ended To send. When the processing is completed, the internal state (game state process flag) is updated so as to shift to step S311.

FIG. 11 is a flow chart collectively showing the processes of steps S301 to S303 in the determination symbol process process of step S25. When the game ball guided to the distribution device 15 passes through a predetermined passage opening, the symbol operation switch 38 is turned on. When the CPU 314 determines that the symbol operation switch 38 has been turned on via the switch circuit 316 (step S51), it extracts the value of each random number such as the hit determination random number (step S52). Then the CPU
314 determines the hit / disappearance based on the value of the hit determination random number extracted in step S52 (step S).
54).

When it is determined to be a hit, the CPU 314
Extracts a random number for determining a winning symbol (random 3) and determines the winning symbol according to the value (step S55). In this embodiment, each symbol of the symbol number set in the hit symbol table according to the value of the extracted random 3,
Determined as a jackpot design. The hit pattern table,
The left and right symbol numbers corresponding to each combination of a plurality of types of winning symbols are set. Also, step S5
The variation pattern of the symbol is determined based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) extracted in 2 (step S56).

If it is determined that the data is out of alignment, the CPU 31
4 determines the stop symbol in the case of not winning. In this embodiment, the random 2 extracted in step S52
The left symbol is determined according to the value of -1 (step S5).
7). Further, the right symbol is determined according to the value of Random 2-2 (step S58). Here, if the determined right symbol matches the left symbol, the symbol corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the random number corresponding to the right symbol is set as the stop symbol for the right symbol, so that it does not match the hit symbol. To do.

Further, when it is determined that the reach is established, the CPU 314 determines the pattern variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) extracted in step S52 (step S5).
9). In this example, since the determination symbols are left and right two symbols, the reach is always established. The determination symbol may be composed of any number of symbols. For example, when the symbol is composed of three or more symbols, there are cases where the reach is established and cases where the reach is not established.

As described above, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the symbol variation based on the starting winning is a win or a failure, and the combination of the respective stop symbols is determined.

FIG. 12 shows the game state normal processing (step S
311) is a flowchart showing an example. In the game state normal processing, the CPU 314, the V winning switch 41
It is confirmed whether or not is turned on (step S311a). V
When the winning switch 41 is turned on, the right flag is turned on (step S311b), and the value of the determination symbol process flag is the determination symbol normal process (step S311).
It is confirmed whether or not the value corresponds to (301) (step S311c). That is, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display device 9 is in the state of executing the variable display process of the determination symbol. If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process, it indicates that the control relating to the variable display of the determination symbol is not performed, so that the variable display process of the determination symbol is not executed. Will be.

If the value of the determination symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301),
The CPU 314 stores the data indicating the right generation status display command in the transmission restriction data storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 to update the storage information in the transmission restriction data storage area, and at the same time, the variable display status flag described later. Is turned on (step S311e). The transmission restriction data storage area relates to a display control command that is not transmitted because the variable display of the determination symbol is being executed, and may be transmitted after the variable display of the determination symbol is completed. Data is stored. The variable display state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 313, for example. The variable display state flag is used in the right generation process and the special winning opening opening process to determine whether or not to perform the process of confirming the state of the determination symbol process flag regardless of the state of the switch being monitored. More specifically, in the right generation process and the special winning opening opening process, it is used to determine whether or not the variable display process of the determination symbol is completed. That is, if the variable display state flag is in the ON state, it means that the display control command transmitted in the game state process processing includes the display control command that is not sent because the variable display processing is being executed. To do. Therefore, if the variable display state flag is in the ON state, and the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process, it indicates that the variable display process of the determination symbol that has been executed is completed. It will be.

If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), if the variable display state flag is in the on state, it is in the off state,
A right generation status display command described later is transmitted (step S311d). Then, the value of the gaming state process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the right-occurrence process (step S312) (step S311f).

FIG. 13 shows a process during the right generation (step S3).
12 is a flowchart showing an example of 12). In the right generation process, the CPU 314 confirms whether the variable display state flag is in the on state (step S312).
a). If it is on, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301) (step S312b).
If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), the CPU 314
Turns off the variable display state flag (step S3
12c), the right generation status command or the special winning opening pre-opening command is transmitted according to the stored contents of the transmission restriction data storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 (step S312d). In this example, step S312
In d, if the state before the first round is started, the right generation state command is transmitted, and if it is the state before the second and subsequent rounds are started, the special winning opening pre-display command is transmitted. . That is, step S311 described above.
A state in which data indicating a right generation state command is stored in the transmission restriction data storage area in the state before the first round is started by the process before e and the process before S312x described later. And 2
When the state after the first and subsequent rounds is not started, the data indicating the special winning opening pre-display command according to the number of rounds is stored. Therefore, in this example, when the variable display of the determination symbol is finished and the state before the first round is started, the right generation state command is transmitted, and the variable display device 9 generates the right. The status start display is executed. Further, when the variable display of the determination symbol is finished and the state before the second and subsequent rounds is started, the special winning opening pre-display command is transmitted, and the variable display device 9 performs the round. Interval display according to the number of times (display before opening the special winning opening) is executed.

Next, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the V winning switch 41 is turned on (step S312).
e). When the V winning switch 41 is turned on, the CPU
314 turns off the right-occurrence flag (step S3).
12f). Then, the value of the gaming state process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the right ending process (step S314) (step S312g).

If the V winning switch 41 is not turned on, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the starting ball detection switch 19 is turned on (step S312h). When the starting ball detection switch 19 is turned on, the CPU 314 causes the R
One is added to the number of times of starting pass saved in the starting pass number storage area provided in a predetermined area of the AM 313 (step S312i).

Further, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301) (step S3).
12j). If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), CP
U314 turns off the variable display state flag (step S312k), and when the number of times of starting passage is 1 (when the first (first round) big hit game in the corresponding right occurrence state is executed) , A big hit display start command for designating the big hit start screen display is transmitted (step S3121). When the big hit game is executed for the second time and thereafter during the corresponding right occurrence state, the big hit display start time command is not transmitted. Next, the CPU 314 transmits a special winning opening open display command according to the number of times the engine has passed through in order to specify the display of the big hit game state screen (step S312m). In step S312j, if the value of the determination symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), the CPU 314 turns on the variable display state flag (step S312n).

Thereafter, when the number of times of starting passes stored in the starting pass number storage area is equal to or larger than a predetermined number (for example, 16 or more) (step S312).
o), the right flag is turned off (step S312)
p). Then, the value of the game state process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (step S313) (step S312q).

14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the special winning opening opening process (step S313). In the special winning opening opening process, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the variable display state flag is turned on (step S313a). If it is ON, the value of the determination symbol process flag is the determination symbol normal process (step S301).
Confirm whether or not the value corresponds to (step S
313b). If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), C
The PU 314 turns off the variable display state flag (step S313c), and sends a special winning opening opening command and a winning number designation command (step S313).
d). In this example, the variable display device 9 is used in the special winning opening opening process.
When it is confirmed that the variable display of the determination pattern in step S313 has been completed, in step S313d, a special winning opening opening command including data indicating the number of starting passes (round number) stored in the starting pass number storage area is issued. Display control board 80
In addition to sending to 0, a winning number designation command including data indicating the winning number (count number) stored in the winning number storage area is transmitted to the display control board 800. Therefore, the variable display device 9 displays the current round number and count number.

Next, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the V winning switch 41 is turned on (step S313).
e). When the V winning switch 41 is turned on, the CPU
314 turns off the right-occurrence flag (step S3).
13f).

When the V winning switch 41 is not turned on, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the starting ball detection switch 19 is turned on (step S313g). When the starting ball detection switch 19 is turned on, the CPU 314
One is added to the number of starting passes stored in the starting pass number storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 (step S313h). That is, in this example, when the V winning switch 41 detects a game ball during the big hit game state, the number of times the starting pass is increased by 1 so that the maximum number of rounds in one right generation state is reduced by one. Has been

Next, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the process is being performed by the special winning opening opening period timer (step S313i). If the special prize opening period timer has not been measured, the special prize opening period timer starts measurement (step S31).
3j). The special winning opening opening period timer is a timer for measuring the opening period of the special winning opening (for example, 9.5 seconds).
Whether or not the special winning opening opening period timer is measuring is set, for example, in step S313j, and when it is confirmed that the special winning opening opening timer has timed out in step S313r described later, or in step S313q. It is confirmed by a flag that is reset when it is confirmed that the winning number is equal to or more than a predetermined number.

When the special winning opening opening period timer is measuring, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the count switch 21 is turned on (step S313k). If the count switch 21 is turned on, the CPU 314 causes the R
While incrementing the winning number stored in the winning number storage area provided in the predetermined area of the AM 313 by 1 (step S313l), the value of the determination symbol process flag corresponds to the determination symbol normal process (step S301). It is confirmed whether or not (step S313m).
If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), the CPU 314
Turns off the variable display state flag (step S3
13n), based on the stored contents of the winning number storage area, a winning number designation command for designating the display of the current winning number is transmitted (step S313o). Further, referring to the winning number storage area, the winning number is a predetermined number (for example, 1
It is confirmed whether the number is 0 or more (step S).
313q). In addition, in step S313m, the value of the determination symbol process flag is the determination symbol normal process (step S30
If the value does not correspond to 1), the CPU 314 turns on the variable display state flag (step S313).
p).

If the count switch 21 is not turned on in step S313k (N in step S313k), or the number of winning prizes is not equal to or more than a predetermined number (eg, 10) in step S313q (step S31).
3q), the CPU 314 confirms whether the special winning opening opening period timer has timed out (step S313).
r). If the number of winning prizes is equal to or more than a predetermined number (for example, 10) or the special winning opening period timer has timed out, the CPU 314 opens the special winning opening period for use in measurement in the next big hit gaming state. A predetermined value (for example, a value indicating 9.5 seconds) is set in the timer (step S313).
s).

Then, the CPU 314 determines that the value of the judgment symbol process flag is the judgment symbol normal processing (step S if the right-occurrence flag is on (Y in step S313t)).
It is confirmed whether or not the value corresponds to (301) (step S313u). If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), the CPU 314 turns off the variable display state flag (step S313v), and the next big hit gaming state in the right occurrence state. The display command before opening the special winning opening for designating the interval display during the period (between rounds) is transmitted (step S313w). The value of the determination symbol process flag is a determination symbol normal process (step S30
If the value does not correspond to 1), the CPU 314 stores the data indicating the display command before opening the special winning opening whose transmission is restricted in the transmission restriction data storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 313 to restrict the transmission. The storage information in the data storage area is updated and the variable display state flag is turned on (step S313x). And the CPU 31
4 changes the value of the game state process flag to a value corresponding to the right-occurrence process (step S312) (step S313y). If the right flag is not on (N in step S313t), the value of the game state process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the right ending process (step S314) (step S313z).

FIG. 16 shows the right end processing (step S31).
It is a flow chart which shows an example of 4). In the right ending process, the CPU 314 confirms whether or not the waiting period timer, which is a process timer, is measuring (step S314a). If the measurement by the standby period timer is not performed, the measurement by the standby period timer is started (step S314b). The waiting period timer is a timer for measuring a predetermined waiting period until the right generation state ends. Whether or not the measurement by the waiting period timer is performed is confirmed by, for example, a flag which is set in step S314b and reset when it is confirmed that the waiting period timer has timed out in step S314c described later.

If the waiting period timer is measuring, the CPU 314 checks whether the waiting period timer has timed out (step S314c). If the waiting period timer has timed out, the CPU 314
Sets a value indicating a predetermined waiting period in the waiting period timer for the next measurement (step S314
d), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301) (step S314e). If the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process (step S301), the CPU 314 turns off the variable display state flag (step S314f), and transmits the right generation state end command (step S314g). ). Then, the CPU 314 changes the value of the game state process flag to a value corresponding to the game state normal process (step S311) (step S314h).

Next, from the main board 310 to the display control board 80.
The transmission of the display control command for 0 will be described.
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a display control command transmitted from the main board 310 to the display control board 800.
As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, the display control command is transmitted from the main board 310 to the display control board 800 through eight signal lines of the display control signals D0 to D7. Further, a signal line for a display control INT signal for transmitting a strobe signal is also wired between the main substrate 310 and the display control substrate 800.

When a control command is to be output from the game control means to another electric component control board (sub-board), the start address of the command transmission table is set. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the command transmission table. One command transmission table is composed of 3 bytes, and INT data is set in the 1st byte. In addition, the command data 1 in the second byte is
MODE data of the first byte of the control command is set. Then, in the command data 2 of the third byte, the EXT data of the second byte of the control command is set.

Although the EXT data itself may be set in the command data 2 area, the command data 2
May be set with data for designating the address of the table in which the EXT data is stored. For example, if bit 7 (work area reference bit) of command data 2 is 0, command data 2 is EX
Indicates that the T data itself is set. Such EXT data is data in which bit 7 is 0.
In this embodiment, if the work area reference bit is 1, it indicates that the content of the transmission buffer is used as the EXT data. If the work area reference bit is 1, the other 7 bits can be configured to indicate that the other 7 bits are an offset for designating the address of the table in which the EXT data is stored.

FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing a structural example of INT data. Bit 0 in INT data
Indicates whether or not a payout control command should be sent to the payout control board 37. If bit 0 is "1", it indicates that the payout control command should be sent. Therefore, CPU5
6 is, for example, prize ball processing (step S3 of timer interrupt processing)
In 2), "01 (H)" is set in the INT data. Bit 1 in the INT data indicates whether or not a display control command should be sent to the display output control board 80. If bit 1 is "1", it indicates that the display control command should be sent. Therefore, the CPU 56 sets "02 (H)" to the INT data in the special symbol command control process (step S28 of the timer interrupt process), for example.

Bits 2 and 3 of the INT data are bits indicating whether or not the lamp control command and the sound control command should be sent, respectively, and the CPU 56 outputs a special command at the timing when these commands should be sent. In the symbol process processing or the like, INT data, command data 1 and command data 2 are set in the command transmission table pointed to by the pointer. When sending those commands, the corresponding bit of the INT data is set to "1", and the command data 1 and the command data 2 are MOD.
E data and EXT data are set.

In this embodiment, for the payout control command, a ring buffer and a transmission buffer are prepared as shown in FIG. 18 (C). Then, in the prize ball processing, when the prize ball payout condition is satisfied, the number of prize balls according to the satisfied condition is sequentially set in the ring buffer. Also, when sending the payout control command regarding the number of prize balls,
One data is transferred from the ring buffer to the transmission buffer. In the example shown in FIG. 18C, the ring buffer can store data corresponding to 12 payout control commands. That is, there are 12 buffers. The number of buffers in the ring buffer may be any number corresponding to the number of winning openings for generating prize balls. This is because even if the simultaneous winnings occur, it is possible to store the payout control command data based on the respective winnings.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the command form of the control command sent from the main board 310 to another electric component control board. In this embodiment, the control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always "0". As described above, the control command, which is a command to the electric component control board, is composed of a plurality of data, and can be distinguished by the leading bit. The command form shown in FIG. 19 is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the 8-bit control signal forming the control command for the display control board 800 and the INT signal (strobe signal). As shown in FIG. 20, when a predetermined period elapses after MODE or EXT data is output to the output port, the CPU 56 outputs INT, which is a signal indicating data output.
Turn on the signal. Further, when a predetermined period has passed from that point, the INT signal is turned off.

Although the display control command has been described here, each control command sent to another sub-board is also the same as that shown in FIGS. 19 and 20.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the display control command sent to the display control board 800.
In the example shown in FIG. 21, commands 8000 (H) -8
0XX (H) (X = 4 bit arbitrary value. The same applies hereinafter)
Is a display control command for designating a variation pattern of the symbols in the variable display device 9 for variably displaying the symbols. The command for designating the variation pattern also serves as a variation start instruction.

The command 8F00 (H) is a design power-on designation command that is sent out when the power is turned on. When the display control means receives a design power-on designation command,
Start the control for initial display.

Commands 91XX (H) and 92XX
(H) is a display control command for designating left and right stop symbols. Further, the command A0XX (H) is a display control command (decision command, symbol stop command) for instructing to stop variable display of symbols.

The command BXXX (H) is a display control command transmitted during the right generation state or during the big hit game. The command B1XX (H) is a display control command for designating how many times the special winning opening has been opened (the number of rounds). The command B200 (H) is a display control command that specifies the display of the screen at the start of the big hit. The command B2XX (H) is a display control command that specifies the display before the start of each round after the second round (display before the special winning opening: display of the interval screen). The command B3XX (H) is the number of winning prizes in each round (the number of winning prizes at the large winning opening: the count switch 21.
It is a display control command for designating the number of game balls detected in (1). The command B400 (H) is a display control command for designating the display of the hit symbol display screen showing the stop symbol of the judgment symbol which has become the hit symbol. Command B500 (H)
Is a display control command for designating the display of the big hit game state end screen indicating that the big hit game state has ended.
Command B600 (H) is a display control command that specifies the display of the right generation status start screen. The right generation state start screen is, for example, a screen for notifying that the right generation state has been entered, a display for notifying a game method such as “right hit!”, And the like. Command B700
(H) is a display control command that specifies the display of the right generation status end screen. The right generation status end screen is, for example, a screen for displaying a notification that the right generation status has ended. The right generation state end screen may also serve as the jackpot game state end screen of the final round.

Note that other commands such as the command 80XX (H) and the command 9XXX (H) are also sent out during the right generation state or during the big hit game. Further, the command CXXX (H) is a display control command relating to the display state of the variable display device 9 which is not related to the game during the variation of the symbol and the right generation state.

When the display control means of the display control board 800 receives the above-mentioned display control command from the game control means of the main board 310, it changes the display state of the LCD display 9 according to the contents shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing a processing example of the command set processing. The command set process is a process including a command output process and an INT signal output process. In the command setting process, the CPU 314 first saves the address of the command transmission table in the stack or the like (step S331). Then, the INT data of the command transmission table pointed to by the pointer is loaded into the argument 1 (step S332). The argument 1 is input information for the command transmission process described later. Further, the address indicating the command transmission table is incremented by 1 (step S333). Therefore, the address indicating the command transmission table matches the address of the command data 1.

Therefore, the CPU 314 reads the command data 1 and sets it in the argument 2 (step S33).
4). The argument 2 is also input information for the command transmission process described later. Then, the command transmission processing routine is called (step S335).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the command transmission processing routine. In the command transmission processing routine, the CPU 314 first sets the data set in the argument 1, that is, the INT data, in the work area determined as the comparison value (step S35).
1). Next, the number of transmissions = 4 is set in the work area determined as the number of processes (step S352).
Then, the address of the port 1 for outputting the payout control signal is set to the IO address (step S35).
3). In this embodiment, the address of port 1 is the address of the output port for outputting the payout control signal. Also, the addresses of ports 2 to 4 are display control signals,
It is an address of an output port for outputting a lamp control signal and a voice control signal.

Next, the CPU 314 shifts the comparison value right by 1 bit (step S354). As a result of the shift processing, it is confirmed whether the carry bit has become 1 (step S355). The carry bit has become 1, which means that the rightmost bit in the INT data is "1".
It means that it was. In this embodiment, the shift process is performed four times. For example, when it is specified that the payout control command should be sent, the carry bit becomes 1 in the first shift process.

When the carry bit becomes 1, the data set in the argument 2, in this case, the command data 1 (that is, MODE data) is output to the address set as the IO address (step S3
56). When the first shift processing is performed, the address of port 1 is set as the IO address, so the MODE data of the payout control command is set to port 1 at that time.
Is output to.

Next, the CPU 314 adds 1 to the IO address (step S357), and sets the number of processes to 1
Subtract (step S358). When the port 1 is shown before the addition, the address of the port 2 is set to the IO address by the addition process for the IO address. Port 2 is a port for outputting a display control command. Then, the CPU 314 confirms the value of the number of processes (step S359), and if the value is not 0, returns to step S354. The shift process is performed again in step S354.

In the second shift processing, the value of bit 1 in the INT data is pushed out, and the carry flag becomes "1" or "0" depending on the value of bit 1. Therefore,
A check is made to see if it is specified that a display control command should be sent. Similarly, by the third and fourth shift processes, it is checked whether or not the lamp control command and the sound control command should be sent. In this way, when each shift process is performed, the IO address has the IO address corresponding to the control command (payout control command, display control command, lamp control command, sound control command) checked by the shift process. It is set.

Therefore, when the carry flag becomes "1", the corresponding output port (port 1 to port 4)
A control command is sent to. That is, one common module can perform a process of sending a control command to each electric component control means.

In addition, since the electric component control means to which the control command should be output is determined only by the shift processing in this manner, it is determined to which electric component control means the control command should be output. Processing has been simplified.

Next, the CPU 314 reads the content of the argument 1 in which the INT data before the shift processing is started (step S360), and reads the read data into the port 0.
Is output (step S361). In this embodiment, the address of port 0 is the IN for each control signal.
Bits 0 to 4 of the port 0 are ports for outputting the T signal, and are ports for outputting the payout control INT signal, the display control INT signal, the lamp control INT signal, and the sound control INT signal, respectively. In the INT data, the bit corresponding to the output bit of the INT signal corresponding to the control command (payout control command, display control command, lamp control command, sound control command) output in the processing of steps S351 to S359 becomes “1”. Has become. Therefore, the INT signal corresponding to the control command (payout control command, display control command, lamp control command, sound control command) output to any of the ports 1 to 4 becomes high level.

Next, the CPU 314 sets a predetermined value in the wait counter (step S362), and the value is 0.
1 is subtracted until (steps S363, S36
4). This process corresponds to the I shown in the timing diagram of FIG.
This is a process for setting the ON period of the NT signal (control signal INT). When the value of the wait counter becomes 0, clear data (00) is set (step S365),
The data is output to port 0 (step S36).
6). Therefore, the INT signal becomes low level. Then, a predetermined value is set in the wait counter (step S3
62), and subtracts 1 by 1 until the value becomes 0 (steps S368 and S369). This process is a process for setting the period from the falling edge of the first INT signal shown in the timing chart of FIG. 20 to the start of EXT data output. However, the actual period set here is the time that is created in steps S367 to S369 and the subsequent processing time (if MODE data is output at this time, the control required until the EXT data is output). (Time required for) is added. In this way, IN
By setting the period from the falling of the T signal to the start of EXT data output, even if commands are continuously sent, after the output of one command is completed, the next command is started to be sent. As a result, a predetermined period of time elapses before the command is received, and the electric component control means that receives the command can easily identify the breaks between successive commands, and each command is reliably received.

Therefore, in the value set in the wait counter in step S367, the period from the falling edge of the first INT signal to the start of the output of EXT data is all the electric component control means (sub-devices) to which the control command is received. It is a value such that the CPU mounted on the board, etc.) has a sufficient period for surely performing the command receiving process. Further, the value set in the wait counter is such a value that the period becomes longer than the time required for the processing of steps S351 to S359.

As described above, the MODE data of the first byte of the control command is transmitted. Therefore, CPU3
In step S336 shown in FIG. 22, the 14 adds 1 to the value indicating the command transmission table. Therefore, the area of the command data 2 in the third byte is designated. CPU314
Loads the content of the indicated command data 2 into the argument 2 (step S337). The value of bit 7 (work area reference bit) of command data 2 is "0".
It is confirmed whether or not (step S339). If it is not 0, the contents of the transmission buffer are loaded into the argument 2 (step S341). If the extended data is used when the value of the work area reference bit is "1", the start address of the command extended data address table is set in the pointer and the command data is set in the pointer. The address is calculated by adding the values of bit 6 to bit 0 of 2. Then, the data of the area pointed to by the address is loaded into the argument 2.

Since data capable of specifying the number of prize balls is set in the transmission buffer, the data is set in the argument 2. If the extended data is used when the value of the work area reference bit is “1”, the command extended data address table contains
EXT data that can be sent to the electric component control means is sequentially set. Therefore, if the value of the work area reference bit is “1”, the EXT data in the command extension data address table according to the content of the command data 2 is loaded into the argument 2.

Next, the CPU 314 calls the command transmission processing routine (step S342). Therefore,
EX at the same timing as when sending MODE data
T data is sent.

As described above, the control command (payout control command, display control command, lamp control command, sound control command) having a 2-byte structure is transmitted to the corresponding electric component control means. The electric component control means starts the control command fetching process when the rising edge of the INT signal is detected, but for any electric component control means, a new signal from the game control means is signaled before the fetching process is completed. It is never printed on the line. That is, a reliable command reception process is performed in each electric component control means. In addition, each electric component control means is
The control command acquisition process may be started at the falling edge of the T signal. Also, the polarity of the INT signal may be reversed from that shown in FIG.

Further, in this embodiment, in the prize ball processing, when the prize ball payout condition is satisfied, the data capable of specifying the number of prize balls is stored in the ring buffer capable of storing a plurality of data at the same time. When the payout control command designating the is sent, the data in the area of the ring buffer pointed by the read pointer is transferred to the transmission buffer. Therefore, even if a plurality of prize ball payout conditions are satisfied at the same time, the data capable of specifying the number of prize balls based on the satisfaction of those conditions is stored in the ring buffer, so that the command output process based on the satisfaction of each condition does not pose a problem. To be executed.

Further, in this embodiment, both the payout stop state designating command or the payable state designating command and the command indicating the number of prize balls can be sent in one award ball process. That is, 1 is activated every 2 ms
Multiple commands can be sent within one control period. Further, in this embodiment, since a plurality of ring buffers are prepared for each control command (display control command, lamp control command, sound control command, payout control command) to each control means, for example, When data capable of specifying the control command is set in the ring buffer of the control command, the lamp control command, and the sound control command, a plurality of display control commands, lamp control commands, and sound control commands can be performed by one command control process. Can also be configured to deliver. That is, a plurality of control commands can be sent at the same time (meaning in the activation cycle of the game control process, that is, the 2 ms timer interrupt process). Since the transmission timings of those control commands occur at the same time in the progress of the game production, it is convenient to have such a configuration. However, since the payout control command is generated regardless of the progress of the game effect, in general, the display control command,
It is not sent at the same time as the lamp control command and the sound control command.

FIG. 24 is a flow chart showing the main processing executed by the display control CPU 801. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a 2 ms timer for determining the display control activation interval is performed (step S701). After that, in this embodiment, the display control CPU 801 shifts to the loop processing for confirming the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag (step S702). Then, as shown in FIG. 25, when a timer interrupt occurs,
The display control CPU 801 sets the timer interrupt flag (step S711). If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the display control CPU
801 clears the flag (step S70).
3) The following variable display control processing is executed.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the timer interrupt is taken every 2 ms. That is, the variable display control process is activated every 2 ms. Further, in this embodiment, only the flag is set in the timer interrupt process, and the specific variable display control process is executed in the main process, but the variable display control process may be executed in the timer interrupt process. .

In the variable display control process, C for display control is used.
The PU 801 first analyzes the received display control command (command analysis execution process: step S705). Next, the display control CPU 801 performs determination symbol display control process processing (step S706). In the determination symbol display control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state is selected and executed from the processes according to the control state. Further, the display control CPU 801 performs a specific display control process (step S707). Then, it returns to step S702.

Next, the display control command receiving process from the main board 310 will be described. FIG. 26 shows a main substrate 310.
5 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the display control command received from FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte display control commands is used. Therefore, the command receiving buffer is composed of the 12-byte area of the receiving command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area to store the received command is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. It is not always necessary to use the ring buffer format. For example, three symbol designating command storage areas (2 × 3 = 6 byte command receiving buffer) and one command storage area for other variable pattern designations ( 2 × 1 = 2 byte command receiving buffer). Similarly, the sound control means and the lamp control means may have a buffer format other than the ring buffer format. In this case, the display control means, the sound control means, and the lamp control means are controlled based on the latest command stored in the storage area such as the variation pattern. Accordingly, it is possible to promptly respond to the instruction from the main board 310.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart showing the display control command receiving process by the interrupt process. Main board 310
The INT signal for display control from the CPU 80 for display control
It is input to the 1 interrupt terminal. For example, the main substrate 310
When the INT signal from is turned on, the CP for display control
An interrupt is issued in U801. Then, the reception process of the display control command shown in FIG. 27 is started.

In the display control command receiving process, the display control CPU 801 first saves each register in the stack (step S670). When an interrupt occurs, the display control CPU 801 automatically sets the interrupt-disabled state. However, if a CPU that does not automatically become the interrupt-disabled state is used, before execution of the process of step S670. It is preferable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). Next, the data is read from the input port assigned to the input of the display control command data (step S671). Then, it is confirmed whether or not it is the first byte of the display control command having a 2-byte structure (step S
672).

Whether or not it is the first byte is confirmed by whether or not the head bit of the received command is "1". The head bit is “1” in the MODE data (first byte) of the display control command having a 2-byte structure (see FIG. 19). Therefore, if the first bit is "1", the display control CPU 801 determines that the valid first byte has been received and stores the received command in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter in the reception buffer area (step). S67
3).

If it is not the first byte of the display control command, it is confirmed whether or not the first byte has already been received (step S674). Whether or not the data has already been received is confirmed by whether or not valid data is set in the reception buffer (reception command buffer).

If the first byte has already been received,
It is confirmed whether the first bit of the received 1 byte is "0". If the first bit is "0",
Assuming that the valid second byte has been received, the received command is stored in the reception command buffer indicated by the command reception number counter + 1 in the reception buffer area (step S675). The head bit is "0" in the EXT data (second byte) of the display control command having a 2-byte structure (see FIG. 19). If the confirmation result in step S674 is that the first byte has already been received, the process ends if the first bit of the data received as the second byte is not "0".

When the command data of the second byte is stored in step S675, 2 is added to the command reception number counter (step S676). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the command reception counter is 12 or more (step S677), and if it is 12 or more, the command reception number counter is cleared (step S678). After that, the saved registers are restored (step S679),
The interrupt permission is set (step S680).

The display control command has a 2-byte structure, and the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) can be immediately distinguished on the receiving side. That is, the receiving side can immediately detect whether the data as MODE or the data as EXT is received by the first bit. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to easily determine whether or not proper data has been received. In addition, this is the payout control command,
The same applies to the lamp control command and the sound control command.

FIG. 28 shows command analysis processing (step S
705) is a flowchart showing a specific example. The display control command received from the main board 310 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the content of the command stored in the received command buffer is confirmed.

In the command analysis process, C for display control is used.
The PU 801 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S68).
1). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command reception buffer, the display control CPU 8
01 reads the received command from the command reception buffer (step S682). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +1.

If the read received command is the left symbol designating command (step S683), E of the command
The XT data is stored in the left stop symbol storage area (step S684), and the corresponding valid flag is set (step S685). Whether or not it is the left symbol designating command can be immediately recognized by the first byte (MODE data) of the 2-byte display control command.

If the read received command is the right symbol designating command (step S686), the display control CPU
801 stores the EXT data of the command in the right stop symbol storage area (step S687), and sets the corresponding valid flag (step S688). The left / right stop symbol storage area is provided in, for example, a RAM included in the display control board 800.

If the read received command is a variation pattern command (step S689), the display control CP
The U801 stores the EXT data of the command in the variation pattern storage area (step S690) and sets the variation pattern reception flag (step S691). The fluctuation pattern storage area is provided in, for example, a RAM included in the display control board 800. Then, if the received command read in step S682 is another display control command, the flag corresponding to the received command is set (step S692).

FIG. 29 is a judgment symbol display control process process (step S70) in the main process shown in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows 6). In the determination symbol display control process process, any one of steps S801 to S804 is performed according to the value of the determination symbol display control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (step S801): It is confirmed by the command reception interrupt process whether or not a display control command (fluctuation pattern command) capable of specifying the varying time is received. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the variation pattern command has been received is set. Such a flag is set when the received command stored in the received command buffer is a variable pattern command.

All symbol variation start processing (step S80
2): Control is performed so that the fluctuation of the left middle pattern is started.

Processing during symbol fluctuation (step S803): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed, background, character) forming the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Moreover, stop control of the left symbol is performed.

All symbol stop wait setting process (step S80
4): At the end of the variation time, if the display control command (decision command) for instructing the stop of all the symbols is received, the variation of the symbols is stopped and the control for displaying the stopped symbol (determined symbol) is performed.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S801). In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the display control CPU 801 first confirms whether or not a display control command capable of specifying the fluctuation time is received (step S).
821). In this embodiment, the display control command capable of specifying the variation time is any of the variation pattern designation commands (variation pattern designation # 1 to variation pattern designation XX-1) shown in FIG. When the display control command that can specify the variation time is received, the value of the determination symbol display control process flag is set to the all symbol variation start process (step S
802) (step S82)
2).

When changing the judgment pattern, the main substrate 31
The display control command first transmitted from 0 to the display control board 800 is a command indicating the variation time and a command for designating the stop symbols of the left and right symbols. They are stored in the confirmed command buffer.

Here, a description will be given of the transmission mode of the variation pattern command indicating the variation time and the command designating the stop symbol of the left and right symbols. The variation pattern command indicating the variation time and the command designating the left and right symbol stop symbols are transmitted in the display control command control process described above. When these commands are sent, for example, as shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 314 causes the command transmission table indicated by the command transmission number counter to
INT data, command data 1 and command data 2 are set. First, the first command data (command data for designating the variation pattern set in the command transmission table + 0) composed of the above three data is transmitted. Next, in the next 2 ms (in this embodiment, the built-in CTC of the CPU 314 sets the repeat cycle in which the repeat timer interrupt is generated to 2 ms), the next command is executed in the display control command control process. Data (command data for designating the special symbol left stop symbol set in the command transmission table + 1) is transmitted. Then, when such a process is repeated and the symbol command transmission pointer points to the end code, the command data is not transmitted until the command transmission table is effectively designated by the symbol command transmission pointer. The command data thus transmitted is received by the above-mentioned command reception processing and stored in the reception command buffer. Each value indicating the command shown in FIG. 31 is an example, and 81 (H) and 82 (H) indicating the left and right symbols are for displaying “1” and “2” on the variable display device 9, respectively. Command.

FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing the all symbol variation start process (step S802) in the determination symbol display control process process. In the all-symbol fluctuation start process, the display control CPU 801 first sets a value obtained by adding a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds) to the fluctuation time according to the display control command in the monitoring timer (step S83).
1). It should be noted that when the command designating the stop of all symbols cannot be received before the monitoring timer times out, a predetermined process is performed. Next, the display control CPU 801
Determines to use the process table corresponding to the selected variation pattern (step S832). In each process table, each variation state (variation speed, variation period at that speed, etc.) in the variation pattern is set. Further, each process table is set in the ROM. Further, the display control CPU 801 starts a variable time timer (step S833). Then, the variation of the symbol is started (step S834), and the value of the determination symbol display control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the symbol variation process (step S845).

FIG. 33 shows a process during symbol fluctuation (step S8).
It is a flow chart showing (03). In the symbol variation process, the display control CPU 801 confirms whether the variation time timer has timed out (step S84).
1). When the variable time timer times out, the value of the determination symbol display control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the all symbol stop waiting process (step S804) (step S842).

FIG. 34 is a flow chart showing the all symbol stop waiting process (step S804). In the all symbol stop waiting process, the display control CPU 801 confirms whether or not it has received a display control command instructing to stop all symbols (step S851). If the display control command instructing to stop all the symbols has been received, control is performed to stop the symbols with the stored stop symbols (step S85).
2). When the display control command designating the stop of all symbols has not been received, it is confirmed whether or not the monitoring timer has timed out (step S853). If a time-out has occurred, it is determined that some abnormality has occurred, and control is performed to display an error screen on the variable display device 9 (step S854).

When the process of step S852 is performed, the display control CPU 801 sets the value of the determination symbol display control process flag to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S
801) (step S85)
5).

FIG. 35 is a flow chart showing the specific display control process (step S707) in the main process shown in FIG. In the specific display control process, the display control of the variable display device 9 related to the specific game state (in this example, the right occurrence state, the big hit game state) is performed. In the specific display control process, the display control CPU 801 first confirms whether or not a display control command (right generation state command) designating the start display of the right generation state is received (step S861). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a flag indicating that the right generation status command has been received is set. Such a flag is set when the received command stored in the received command buffer is the right generation status command. In this embodiment, the display control command indicating that the right has occurred is shown in FIG.
1 is a right generation status display designation command (right generation status command). When the right generation state command is received, the variable display device 9 is controlled to display the right generation state start display (step S862). As the right generation state start display, for example, a display for notifying a game method when the right is generated, such as "right hit!", A display indicating that the right is generated, and the like are displayed on the variable display device 9.

Further, the display control CPU 801 confirms whether or not the big hit display start time command has been received (step S863). If received, the display control CPU 80
1, the big hit start display showing that the big hit game state starts (step S864). Also, C for display control
The PU 801 confirms whether or not the special winning opening open display command has been received (step S865). If it has been received, the number of start-passes recognized based on the data included in the special winning opening open display command is stored as a round number storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM included in the display control board 800. (Step S86)
6) Then, the special winning opening display indicating the number of applicable rounds is performed (step S867).

If the big hit display start time command has not been received, the display control CPU 801 confirms whether or not a winning number designation command has been received (step S868).
If received, the winning number recognized based on the data included in the winning number designation command is stored in the count number storage area provided in a predetermined area of the RAM included in the display control board 800. (Step S8
69), and displays the number of winning coins indicating the number of winning coins in the special winning opening in the corresponding round (step S870).

Further, the display control CPU 801 confirms whether or not it has received the display command before opening the special winning opening (step S871). If received, display control CPU 8
01 displays before the special winning opening opening as an interval display for displaying between rounds until the next round (step S872).

Further, the display control CPU 801 confirms whether or not the right generation state end command is received (step S873). If received, display control CPU 8
01 performs the right generation state end display for notifying the end of the right generation state (step S874). To be exact, the display executed in step S874 notifies the end of the right generation state or the end of the round game executed when the right generation state ends.

As described above, in the present example, when the variable display of the determination symbol is executed, the game control means displays even if it is in the specific game state, the display relating to the specific game state. Do not send the display control command that specifies. Further, when the variable display of the determination symbol is being executed in the specific game state, until the variable display ends, the game control means, the display control command for designating the display related to the specific game state. Do not send. Therefore, the display control CPU 801 preferentially executes the variable display of the determination symbol rather than the display related to the specific game state in the specific display control process, and is specified unless the variable display of the determination symbol is executed. It is possible to perform various displays related to the gaming state.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing the transmission of the display control command and the display state of the variable display device 9. As shown in FIG. 36, when a game ball is detected by the starting ball detection switch 19 in the right generation state, it becomes a big hit game state and a big winning opening open display command is transmitted. The display control CPU 801 displays the number of rounds on the variable display device 9 in response to the reception of the special winning opening display command (in this example, a display for informing "round 2" is displayed). Also, in the jackpot gaming state, the count switch 2
Every time a game ball is detected in 1, a winning number display command is transmitted. The display control CPU 801 displays the winning number on the variable display device 9 in response to the reception of the winning number display command. As shown in FIG. 36, the display control CPU 8
01 updates the display of the winning number according to the contents specified by the winning number display command.

In this example, even when the right occurrence state or during the big hit game, when the game ball is detected by the symbol operation switch 38, the variation pattern command is transmitted and the variable display process of the determination symbol is executed. . That is, even if the variable display device 9 is performing the effect display during the right occurrence state or during the big hit game, the display control CPU 801 receives the change pattern command, as shown in FIG. The effect display during the state or the big hit game is stopped, and the variable display device 9 executes the variable display effect of the determination symbol.

In this example, when the variable display effect of the determination symbol is executed on the variable display device 9, the display control command relating to the right occurrence state or the big hit game is CP.
Not transmitted by U314. However, the CPU 314
Is the value of the number of times of starting passing stored in the starting passing number storing area in response to the detection of the game ball by the starting ball detecting switch 19 even when the variable display device 9 displays the determination symbol in a variable manner. The number of winning prizes stored in the winning number storage area is updated according to the detection of the winning of the special winning opening by the count switch 21.

Then, as shown in FIG. 36, when the variable display process of the determination symbol is finished during the round game, the CPU 31
4 is based on the stored information in the starting pass number storage area,
The command for opening the special winning opening including the data indicating the current number of rounds is transmitted, and the prize number designating command including the data indicating the current prize number is transmitted based on the storage information in the prize number storing area. Then, C for display control
The PU 801 performs a round display on the variable display device 9 to inform the current round number (“round 3” in the example shown in FIG. 36) in response to the reception of the special winning opening command.
In response to the reception of the winning number designation command, a count display for notifying the current winning number (“5” in the example shown in FIG. 36) is displayed.

When the variable display process of the judgment symbol is completed during the round interval, the CPU 314
Based on the stored information in the transmission restriction data storage area, a command before opening the special winning opening for designating interval display during the corresponding round interval is transmitted (step S3).
12d). Then, the display control CPU 801 executes the interval display displayed at the current round interval on the variable display device 9 in response to the reception of the command before opening the special winning opening.

FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing the transmission of the display control command and the display state of the variable display device 9. FIG. 37 shows the display state of the variable display device 9 when the final round is finished during the execution of the variable display process of the determination symbol. In this example, the above-described right end processing (see FIG.
As described in (6), when the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process, the CPU 314 does not transmit the right generation state end command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 37, in this example, when the specific game state ends before the variable display effect of the determination symbol ends, the right occurrence state end display is not executed, and a normal display (for example, (The stop symbol of the determination symbol in the previous variable display process, a demonstration display, etc.) is made. In addition, when the final round is finished during the execution of the variable display process of the determination symbol, the right occurrence state end display may be executed. In this case, step S3 of FIG.
In 14e, if the value of the determination symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process, the value of the determination symbol process flag is then checked so that the value of the determination symbol process flag is checked. It may be configured to perform the process of step S314g when the value corresponds to.

Further, when the final round is finished during the execution of the variable display process of the judgment symbol, a probability state command indicating a certainty / non-certainty change may be transmitted after the end of the variable display process of the determination symbol. In this case, CP for display control
The U 801 executes the control of changing the background color of the variable display device 9 in order to notify the probability state in response to the reception of the probability state command.

In the above embodiment, since the variable display of the determination symbol is being executed, the specific display in which the transmission is restricted before the process shifts to the special winning opening process (see FIG. 14). If there is a display control command related to the state (for example, a special winning opening open display command), or a display control command related to a specific display state in which transmission is restricted during execution of the special winning opening open process (for example, If there is a winning number designation command), after the restriction is released, a special winning opening display command is sent based on the stored contents of the start passage count storage area, and the stored contents of the winning number storage area Based on this, the winning number designation command is transmitted (see FIGS. 13 to 15).
However, even when there is no display control command whose transmission is restricted during execution of the variable display of the determination symbol, after the restriction is released, in order to notify the control state related to the specific game state after the release. In addition, it may be configured to transmit the special winning opening open display command and the winning prize number designation command. In this case, for example, at the beginning of the special winning opening process (see FIG. 14) (before step S313a), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the determination symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process. If the value corresponds to the judgment symbol normal process, the process of step S313a and subsequent steps is executed as it is, and if the value does not correspond to the judgment symbol normal process, after the variable display process flag is turned on, after step S313a Processing may be performed.
In this way, in the special winning opening opening process, the transmission of the display control command related to the specific game state is restricted while the variable display of the determination symbol is being executed regardless of the control state related to the specific game state. Since it is possible to monitor whether or not it is in the state, even if there is no display control command whose transmission is restricted during the variable display of the judgment symbol, the special winning opening opening process is executed. When the restriction is lifted, the special winning opening open time display command and the winning prize number designation command can be transmitted.

FIG. 38 is a case where there is no display control command whose transmission is restricted during execution of the variable display of the judgment symbol, and when the restriction is released during execution of the special winning opening opening process, 6 is a timing chart showing transmission of a display control command and a display state of the variable display device 9. As shown in FIG. 38, when a game ball is detected by the starting ball detection switch 19 in the right generation state, the big hit game state is set, and a special winning opening open display command is transmitted. The display control CPU 801 displays the number of rounds on the variable display device 9 in response to the reception of the special winning opening display command (in this example, a display for informing "round 2" is displayed).
Also, in the big hit game state, every time a game ball is detected by the count switch 21, a winning number display command is transmitted. The display control CPU 801 displays the winning number on the variable display device 9 in response to the reception of the winning number display command. As shown in FIG. 38, the display control CPU 801
Updates the display of the winning number according to the contents specified by the winning number display command.

In this example, even when the right occurs or during the big hit game, when the game ball is detected by the symbol operation switch 38, the variation pattern command is transmitted and the variable display process of the determination symbol is executed. . That is, even if the variable display device 9 is performing the effect display during the right occurrence state or during the big hit game, the display control CPU 801 receives the change pattern command, as shown in FIG. The effect display during the state or the big hit game is stopped, and the variable display device 9 executes the variable display effect of the determination symbol. Here, the variable display of the determination symbol is started when the winning number is "1".

In this example, as shown in FIG. 38, during the period in which the variable display effect of the variable display device 9 is being executed, there is no award of a game ball to the special winning opening, and the transmission is not possible. Assume that there were no restricted display control commands. Further, here, it is assumed that the game ball is not detected by the starting ball detection switch 19 during the period in which the variable display device 9 displays the determination symbol in a variable manner. Therefore, CP
The U 314 can update the value of the number of times of starting passing stored in the number of times of starting passing storage area while the display related to the specific game state is limited, Neither will it be updated.

Then, as shown in FIG. 38, when the variable display process of the determination symbol is completed during the round game of the same round (here, round 2) when the variable display process of the determination symbol is started, the CPU 314, The process of step S313d described above is executed, and based on the stored information in the start pass number storage area, a command for opening the special winning opening including data indicating the current number of rounds (here, round 2) is transmitted, and the number of winning numbers is stored. Based on the storage information of the area, a winning number designation command including data indicating the current winning number (here, one) is transmitted. Then, the display control CPU 801 performs a round display on the variable display device 9 to notify the current round number (here, "round 2") in response to the reception of the command for opening the special winning opening. In response to the reception, a count display for notifying the current winning number (here, “1”) is displayed.

When there is no display control command whose transmission is restricted during the execution of the variable display of the judgment symbol, and the restriction is released during the execution of the right-occurring process (see FIG. 13). Also, similarly, whether or not the transmission of the display control command related to the specific game state is restricted while the variable display of the determination symbol is being executed regardless of the control state related to the specific game state. As a result of monitoring, even if there is no display control command whose transmission is restricted during execution of variable display of judgment symbols, if the restriction is released during execution of the right-occurring processing, the right The generation state command or the special winning opening pre-opening display command may be transmitted. In this case, step S311d
Even when the right generation status command is sent in
Data indicating the right generation status command may be stored in the data storage area (transmission restriction data storage area in the above-described embodiment). Even when the big hit open display command is transmitted in step S313w, data indicating the big hit open display command is stored in the data storage area (transmission limit data storage area in the above-described embodiment). You should leave it.

As described above, the game control means (CP
U314) specifies the notification of information related to the specific game state (specific notification display: for example, each display executed in the process shown in FIG. 35) while the variable display of the determination symbol is being executed. Conditions (specific conditions: for example, V winning switch 41, start ball detection switch 19, detection of the game ball by the count switch 21, the end of the special winning opening period, a predetermined number of game balls to the special winning opening When the winning of the prize) is established, the execution of the control for transmitting the specific notification display command (for example, the display control command transmitted in association with the right generation state or the jackpot gaming state shown in FIG. 21) is restricted. Since the configuration includes a transmission limiting unit (a unit included in the CPU 314 and a unit for limiting the processing so as not to transmit the specific notification display command), the game control unit is complicated. Without performing control, it is possible to execute a command transmission control for the correct display effect.

Also, as described above, the transmission limiting means (C
Since the PU 314) is configured to limit the execution of the control for transmitting the specific notification display command according to the value of the determination symbol process flag, the control for transmitting the specific notification display command according to the value of the determination symbol process flag is performed. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to execute, it is possible to reduce the control load of the game control means. Further, it is possible to efficiently control the control regarding the variable display of the determination symbol (determination symbol process processing) and the control regarding the specific notification display (game state process processing).

Further, as described above, when the specific condition is satisfied, a control state storage area for storing data corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state (for example, a winning number storage area, a start passage number storage area) While updating the storage content of, when executing the control to transmit the specific notification display command based on the updated storage content, if the execution of the control to transmit the specific notification display command is limited by the transmission limiting means (determination pattern When the value of the process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal processing), since it is configured to only update the storage contents of the control state storage area, it is possible to accurately notify the gaming state.

Also, as described above, the transmission limiting means (C
When the execution of the control for transmitting the specific notification display command is restricted by the PU 314), the control state is released after the restriction for the execution of the control for transmitting the specific notification display command is released due to the end of the variable display. Based on the stored content of the storage area, it is possible to execute the control (eg, step S312d, step S313d) of transmitting the specific notification display command corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state, so the determination symbol After the variable display of is finished, the current game state related to the specific game state can be displayed, and the player can be easily informed of the game state related to the specific game state.

Further, as described above, when the specific game state starts or ends, the specific condition is satisfied, and the specific notification display is configured to include a display for notifying that the specific game state has started or ended. Therefore, the player can be informed easily that the specific game state has started or ended.

As described above, the specific condition is satisfied when the round game is started, and the specific notification display includes the round number notification display (display when the special winning opening is open) indicating the number of rounds. Since it is configured to include a round number specification command (display command at the time of opening the special winning opening) that specifies the execution of the round number notification display,
It is possible to inform the player of the state of the round in an easy-to-understand manner, and it is possible to realize an accurate round display.

Further, as described above, when the variable display process of the determination symbol is being executed (when the value of the determination symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process), when the round game is started, , Updates the memory content of the start pass count storage area, but controls not to send the round related notification designating command (display command at the time of opening the special winning opening), and after the variable display of the judgment symbol ends, the start pass Control for executing display indicating the number of rounds based on the stored contents of the number-of-times storage area (step S313
Since it is configured to be able to perform d), it is possible to perform an accurate round display (display of the number of rounds at the present time) after the variable display of the determination symbol ends.

Further, as described above, the specific condition is satisfied when a prize is won at a predetermined winning opening (big winning opening),
The specific notification display includes a winning number notification display (winning number display) indicating the number of winnings at a predetermined winning opening, and the specific notification display command specifies the execution of the winning number notification display (the winning number specifying command) Since it was configured to include
It is possible to accurately notify that the game medium has won the predetermined winning opening, and to realize an accurate display of the number of game media that have won the predetermined winning opening.

Further, as described above, when the variable display process of the determination symbol is executed (when the value of the determination symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process), the winning of the special winning opening occurs. In this case, the content stored in the winning number storage area is updated, but it is controlled so as not to send the winning-related notification designation command (winning number display command), and after the variable display of the judgment symbol is finished, the winning number Since it is possible to perform the control (step S313d) for executing the display indicating the winning number based on the stored contents of the storage area, it is possible to accurately perform the display after the variable display of the determination symbols is finished. It is possible to display the number of winning prizes (display of the number of winning prizes at the present time).

In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the variable display process of the determination symbol is executed is determined based on the value of the determination symbol process flag, but the variable display of the determination symbol is executed. It may be determined whether or not the variable display process of the determination symbol is executed based on the monitoring timer that measures the time. That is, until the monitoring timer times out, it may be determined that the variable display process of the determination symbol is being executed. The monitoring timer is set, for example, after the variation pattern of the determination symbol is determined (for example, after step S56 and after step S59), and the variation time of the determination symbol (for example, a period determined for each variation pattern). A period in which a predetermined period (for example, a period of 0.1 seconds) is added to is set.

As described above, the transmission limiting means limits the execution of the control for transmitting the specific notification display command in accordance with the content of the monitoring timer (an example of the variable display timer) for monitoring the variable display period. Then, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the notification display related to the specific game state by using the monitoring timer, and it is possible to execute an accurate display effect without error.

In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the variable display process of the determination symbol is executed is determined based on the value of the determination symbol process flag, but the variable display of the determination symbol is executed. It may be possible to determine whether or not the variable display process of the determination symbol is performed based on the in-execution flag indicating whether or not the determination symbol is being displayed. That is, while the execution flag is on, it may be determined that the variable display process of the determination symbol is being performed. The execution flag is, for example, when the CPU 314 turns on the symbol operation switch 38 (for example, step S
After 51), the on state may be set, and after the symbol stop command is transmitted, the off state may be set.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, in the determinations of step S311c and step S313u, when the value of the determination symbol process flag is not a value corresponding to the determination symbol normal process, the storage information of the transmission restriction data storage area is updated. However, the storage information of the transmission restriction data storage area may be updated regardless of the determination results of steps S311c and S313u. Even with such a configuration, step S312d
In the above, by transmitting the display control command based on the storage information in the transmission restriction data storage area, it is possible to transmit the right generation state command or the special winning opening pre-opening command that matches the game state.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, all display control commands related to the specific game state are not transmitted during the execution period of the variable display of the identification information, but it is related to the specific game state. Some of the display control commands may be transmitted. That is, "limit the transmission of display control commands related to the specific game state"
Is not limited to the case of restricting the transmission of all commands,
This includes the case where the transmission of some commands is restricted. For example,
During the execution period of the variable display of the identification information, the special winning opening open display command is not transmitted, but the winning number designation command may be transmitted. In this case, the display control CPU 801 displays, for example, in a display area (for example, a display area provided at one of the left and right ends) different from the display area in which the variable display device 9 performs variable display of identification information. The notification display of the number of winning prizes may be executed.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the judgment symbol type third-class pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example, but the same process is executed for the normal symbol type third-class pachinko gaming machine. You can Hereinafter, an example of the configuration of the ordinary symbol type third-class pachinko gaming machine will be described. Figure 3
Numeral 9 is a game board 1 of a third-class pachinko game machine of ordinary design type
It is the front view which looked at 01 from the front. The game board 101 is detachably attached to the main body of the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 39, on the front of the game board,
A guide rail 102 is provided for guiding the shot hit ball. A game area 103 is provided on the front surface of the game board 101. A variable display device 110 using 7-segment LEDs is provided near the center of the game area 103. The variable display device 110 is mounted on the front surface of the game board 101 by a mounting substrate 111 formed on the back surface. The variable display device 110 is “left”,
Three symbol display areas 112a to 11 of "middle" and "right"
An LCD display (liquid crystal display device) 112 having 2c is provided. On the mounting substrate 111, the symbol display area 11
A display window 111a having a window frame that surrounds 2a to 112c is formed. On the upper part of the mounting substrate 111, the winning opening 11
3, a center lamp 114, and decorative LEDs 115, 1
16 and 16 are provided. Further, decorative LEDs 117 and 118 are provided on the left and right sides of the mounting substrate 111, respectively. Further, a passage memory indicator 119 composed of four LEDs is provided below the mounting substrate 111. In this example, with four as the upper limit, the passage memory indicator 119 increases the number of lit display units by one each time there is passage detection by the starting ball detection switch 105 described later.
Then, each time the variable display on the variable display device 110 is started, the number of lit display units is reduced by one.

At the bottom of the variable display device 110, a starting ball passage opening 104 is provided. The hit ball that has passed through the starting ball passage opening 104 is detected by a starting ball detection switch 105 provided in the starting ball passage opening 104. In this embodiment, the symbol display areas 112a to 112c of the variable display device 110 are controlled to start changing in response to the start ball detection switch 105 detecting a hit ball.

On the right side of the variable display device 110, the rotating body 1
20 are arranged. The rotating body 120 is the game board 101.
Has a mounting plate to be mounted on the front surface thereof, and an enclosing frame is projectingly provided on the front surface of the mounting plate so as to be rotationally driven in the clockwise direction by a motor inside the enclosing frame. A ball receiving recess 121 for receiving one hit ball is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rotating body 120. The ball receiving recess 121 is the rotating body 1.
Operation winning opening 1 formed on the top of the surrounding frame by rotating 20
It is configured to be able to receive a hit ball entered from 22. The hit ball received in the ball receiving recess 121 is guided to the back surface of the mounting plate and detected by the operating ball detection switch 123. By detecting a hit ball during the right generation state (an example of a specific game state) by the operating ball detection switch 123,
The variable winning ball device 150 described later is controlled to be opened.

On the left side of the variable display device 110, a right generation device 130 as a variable winning ball device is provided. FIG. 40 is a front view of the right generation device 130 as seen from the front. FIG. 41 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a cross section of the right generation device 130. As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the right generation device 130 has a vertically elongated mounting substrate 131 mounted on the front surface of the game board 101. Mounting board 131
An ordinary variable winning port 132 is provided in the upper part of the. The normal variable winning port 132 is provided with a pair of left and right opening / closing pieces 133a and 133b. Opening piece 133
The a and 133b can be freely moved between the tilted position and the vertical position based on the drive of the solenoid 134 arranged on the back surface of the game board 101. In addition, the opening / closing piece 1 in the vertical position
Obstacle nails 135 that prevent the hitting of the ball into the normally variable winning port 132 are provided above 33a and 133b. As a result, the opening / closing pieces 133a and 133b are normally variable winning opening 13 when the solenoid 134 is on.
2 is in a tilted state, and when the solenoid 135 is off, it is in a vertical state in which the variable winning port 132 is normally closed. A winning ball detection switch 136 for detecting the number of winning balls to the normal variable winning port 132 is provided in the normal variable winning port 132.

Below the mounting board 131, the winning space 13
7 is provided. In the winning space 137, a C-shaped ball passage 138 that communicates with the downstream end of the normally variable winning port 132.
And, only one winning ball from the ball passage 138 is the ball receiving surface 139.
A movable member 139 that is retained at a and can move in the vertical direction
And the ball receiving surface 1 at the upper end position in the movement of the movable member 139.
A transfer path 140 for transferring the stationary ball 39a to the right is provided. The ball receiving surface 139a of the movable member 139 is inclined downward to the right, and a regulating piece 139b protruding downward is formed at the right end portion thereof. Further, below the transfer path 140, a storage space 14 for temporarily storing the winning balls that have passed on the ball receiving surface 139a of the movable member 139.
0a is provided. On the surface of the game board 101 in the movable direction (vertical direction) of the movable member 139, the movable member 1
A guide groove 141 for restricting the movement of 39 is provided. A motor 142 serving as a drive source of the movable member 139 is provided on the back surface side of the guide groove 141, and a drive shaft 142a of the motor 142 is provided with a cam 143 for converting the rotational movement thereof into the forward / backward movement of the movable member 139. It is pivoted.

In the winning space 137, the surplus sphere receiving port 144
Is formed in the middle path of the ball passage 138, the winning ball receiving opening (normal area) 145 is formed below the guide groove 141, and the specific ball receiving opening (specific area) 146 is provided at the downstream end of the transfer path 140. Is formed in the part. Further, the prize space 137 is provided with a front plate 137a made of a transparent material in which the movement of the prize balls in the prize space 137 can be visually recognized, and an LED 147 for performing a predetermined game effect according to the content of the game. Further, it has a specific ball detecting switch 148 capable of detecting a hit ball that has won a prize in the specific ball receiving port 146 and generating a right generation state based on this detecting operation.
Further, based on the engagement with the cam 143, the motor 142
Cam switch 149 for turning on / off the drive of, and consequently stopping the movable member 139 at the upper end position of the movement for a predetermined time.
Is provided.

Now, the operation of the winning ball in the right generation device 130 will be described. FIG. 42 shows the right generation device 13
It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the movement of the game ball in 0. First, when the display result of the variable display device 110 becomes a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), the opening / closing pieces 133a, 133a
3b is opened for a predetermined time, the ball can be easily hit, and the ball is guided into the prize space 137 as shown by an arrow a. When the opening / closing pieces 133a and 133b are in the open state, the movable member 139 is in a state of being stopped at the lower end position. When the hit ball is won in this way, as shown in FIG. 42B, each of the first to third prize balls introduced into the prize space 137 is moved by the movable member 1.
Passing over the ball receiving surface 139a of 39, the storage space 14
It is stored in 0a. Then, since the movement of the fourth winning ball indicated by the arrow b on the ball receiving surface 139a is restricted by the winning ball stored in the storage space 140a, the fourth winning ball is stopped on the ball receiving surface 139a. Become. The storage space 1
The accumulation of the winning balls in 40a is performed by the restriction piece 139b of the movable member 139 located at the lower end position restricting the winning balls from flowing into the winning ball receiving port 145.
When there are fifth and subsequent winning balls, the fifth and sixth winning balls are the ball passages on the downstream side of the surplus ball receiving port 144 due to the winning balls stopped on the ball receiving surface 139a. 11
It will be stopped at 3.

Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the movable member 139 holding the fourth winning ball is moved upward, and the first to third winning balls in the storage space 140a are As shown in 42 (C), when the restriction piece 139b is released from the restriction, it is flown into the winning ball receiving opening 145 as shown by an arrow c. In addition, as the movable member 139 moves upward,
The fifth and subsequent winning balls that have been stopped in the right generation device are also flushed into the winning ball receiving port 145. When the movable member 139 stops at the upper end position, the fourth winning ball is sent from the ball receiving surface 139a onto the transfer path 140, as shown in FIG. Enter the entrance 146.
In this way, the winning ball operates in the right generation device, and the winning ball enters the specific ball receiving port 146 to generate the right generation state.

Below the variable display device 110, a variable winning ball device 150 having a special variable winning port 151 is provided. The special variable winning port 151 is provided with a pair of left and right wing pieces 153a and 153b that are opened by the solenoid 152 in the right-generating state. In this embodiment, the opening / closing wings 153a and 153b serve as means for opening / closing the special variable winning port 151. The winning ball led from the special variable winning hole 151 to the back of the game board 101 is
It is detected by each of the winning ball detection switches 154a and 154b. When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are detected by the respective winning ball detection switches 154a and 154b, the opening / closing blade pieces 153a and 153b are closed. The variable display device 110 has a 7-segment LED 1 for displaying the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detecting switch 154a.
55 and decorative LEDs 156 to 15 for performing game production
8 and the left and right winning openings 159a and 159b are provided.

Further, the game board 101 has a winning opening 160
Is provided, and the winning of the game ball into the winning opening 160 is detected by the corresponding winning opening switch.
On the left and right sides of the game area 103, each side LED 161
Left side game effect LED16 with built-in a to 161e
1. Right side game effect LED 162 including each side LED 162a to 162e, left and right windmills 163 including windmill lamp 163a, rail decoration lamp 164
Is provided, and at the lower portion, there is an out port 165 for absorbing hit balls that have not been won. Further, although not shown, a plurality of speakers that emit sound effects are provided on the upper left and right sides outside the game area 103. Further, on the outer periphery of the game area 103, although not shown, a prize ball lamp that lights up when paying out a prize ball, a ball out lamp that lights up when a supply ball runs out,
A light-emitting body such as a game effect LED is provided.

The hit ball launched from the hit ball launch device enters the game area 103 through the guide rail 102, and thereafter,
It comes down from the game area 103. Hitting ball is starting ball passage opening 10
When it is detected by the starting ball detection switch 105 through 4
If it is a state where the variation of the symbol can be started, the variable display device 1
The symbols (for example, numbers) displayed on the 10 symbol display portions 112a to 112c are in a state of continuously changing.
If it is not in a state where the variation of the symbol can be started, the start passing memory is incremented by 1.

The rotation of the image in the variable display device 110 is stopped when a certain time has elapsed. When the combination of the images at the time of stop becomes the combination of the right generation symbols, the opening / closing pieces 133a and 133b of the right generation device 130 are opened until a certain time has elapsed. Next, when the hit ball is guided to the specific ball detection switch 148 in the winning space 137 of the right generation device 130, the right is generated. When the hitting ball wins the ball receiving recess 121 of the rotating body 120 and turns on the operating ball detection switch 123 while the right generation state continues, the open / close blades 153a and 153b of the variable winning ball device 150 are opened. It Then, if the right generation state continues, it is repeated every time the hit ball hits the ball receiving recess 121 of the rotating body 120 (open cycle). However, the continuation of the right generation state is performed when the ball is guided to the specific ball detection switch 148 in the winning space 137 again during the right generation state, or
A predetermined number (for example,
It ends when 16 winning balls are detected.

Although not shown, the variable display device 11
A mechanical plate is arranged on the back surface of 0. This mechanism plate has
A game control board (main board) 310 on which a game control microcomputer or the like is mounted, a display control board 800 for controlling the variable display device 110, a prize ball control microcomputer for controlling the payout of game balls, etc. A control board 370 is installed. Furthermore, at the bottom of the mechanism plate,
A hitting ball launching device (not shown) that shoots a hitting ball into the game area 103 using the rotational force of the motor, and a left side game effect LE
D161, a right side game effect LED 162, a windmill lamp 163a, a lamp control board 350 for controlling light emitters such as a rail decoration lamp 164, a sound control board 700 for performing sound output control of a speaker that produces a sound effect are installed. ing.

[0221] The normal pattern type third as described above
The present invention can be applied to a seed pachinko gaming machine, and similar effects can be obtained.

Although not particularly described in each of the above embodiments, a general electric-role type pachinko gaming machine may be used. In a general electric role type pachinko game machine, first,
As a result of the changing operation after the start of the symbol is detected, when the winning symbol is stopped, the first variable winning ball device is opened. When a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are won in the first variable winning ball device within a predetermined period thereafter, the jackpot gaming state is controlled and the second variable winning ball device is opened. Then, when a game ball wins the second variable winning ball device, a special winning opening open lottery (generally, the winning probability is set high) is performed, and when the winning is won, the large winning opening is opened. If the big hit occurs, the special winning opening opening lottery and the opening operation of the special winning opening are repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds). The jackpot gaming state ends when the player is defeated in the special winning opening open lottery, when a predetermined number of rounds are exhausted, or the like. In addition, in this general electric role type pachinko gaming machine, the symbol variation control is executed even during the big hit game, but the symbol is hit and the first variable winning ball device has a predetermined number (for example, 5) of the game. When the ball wins, the big hit game state is started from the first round. The present invention can be applied to the above-mentioned general electric-role type pachinko gaming machine, and similar effects can be obtained.

Further, the present invention can be applied not only to the pachinko game machine but also to other game machines such as slot machines. Hereinafter, a slot machine which is an example of another gaming machine will be described. In the slot machine, the symbol display reel starts to rotate when the player operates the start button, and the symbol display reel is stopped by the stop operation,
If all reels are stopped and a predetermined symbol combination is present, a predetermined value is given. If, for example, "7" are available when all reels are stopped, the game state shifts to the big bonus state. During the big bonus, the predetermined small winning symbols and the like are controlled so as to be easily aligned, and the conditions for giving a predetermined value are controlled so as to be easier to prepare than in the normal state. In addition, as a game state that is advantageous to the player, the player can stop the desired symbol (a state in which the control to stop the reels is not executed so that the predetermined symbols are not aligned), so-called CT (challenge time), replay. RT that makes it easy to align the designs
(Replay time) etc. In the state (specific game state) advantageous to the player as described above, while the reel (variable display device) is rotating, a lamp, an LCD, a sound, etc. (electrical parts for effect) other than the reel are turned on. The present invention can be applied when it is used to produce the rotation of a reel.

Further, in the pachinko game machine according to each of the above-described embodiments, there is a prize for a predetermined electric accessory that is released when the stop symbol of the symbols variably displayed based on the start passage becomes a combination of the predetermined symbols. It was a third-class pachinko game machine that the predetermined right is generated or continues, but when the stop symbol of the special symbol that is variably displayed on the variable display portion based on the start winning is the combination of the predetermined symbol, the predetermined game value A first-class pachinko gaming machine that can be given to the player, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player when there is a prize in a predetermined area of an electric auditors to be released based on the start prize.
The present invention can be applied to any kind of pachinko game machine, for example, a machine configured to allow variable display control in the variable display section even during a specific game state.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the "specific game state" means a state advantageous to the player to whom a predetermined game value is given. Specifically, the "specific game state" is, for example, a state in which the state of the variable winning ball device is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a hit ball (big hit gaming state), and a right to be a state advantageous for the player. Is a state in which a predetermined game value is given, such as a state in which the game is generated, a state in which the prize game medium payout condition is easily established.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the "right occurrence state" is one aspect of the specific game state, and means the state in which the right has been generated so as to be in the advantageous state for the player. However, in the above-described embodiment, even if the right is extinguished internally, the “right occurrence state”
Sometimes it is explained using the phrase. For example, the term “right occurrence state” may be used for the period until the jackpot gaming state ends after the right disappearance.

[0227]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine, the game control means executes the variable display of the identification information in response to the establishment of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information. A variable display command that can specify the period is transmitted, and a specific notification display command that specifies execution of a specific notification display that notifies information related to the specific game state is transmitted on condition that a specific game state has occurred. It is possible, the display control means, in response to the reception of the variable display command, while performing the variable display of the identification information, in response to the reception of the specific notification display command, performs the control to execute the specific notification display, Since the game control means includes a transmission limiting means for limiting the transmission of the specific notification display command during the execution period of the variable display of the identification information, the game control means performs complicated control. It rather has the effect that the variable display is continued, and it is possible to perform the command transmission control to execute an accurate display presentation of identification information.

In the invention according to claim 2, the game control means relates to the establishment of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information,
A variable display timer for measuring the execution period of the variable display of the identification information is set, and the transmission limiting unit determines whether or not the variable display of the identification information is being executed according to the content of the variable display timer. Since it is configured, it is possible to determine whether to limit the transmission of the specific notification display command using the variable display timer, and it is possible to perform accurate command transmission control without error.

In the invention according to claim 3, the game control means relates to the establishment of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information,
A variable display flag indicating the execution state of the variable display of the identification information is set, and the transmission limiting means determines whether or not the variable display of the identification information is being executed according to the content of the variable display flag. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether to limit the transmission of the specific notification display command according to the content of the variable display flag, and it is possible to reduce the control load of the game control means.

In the invention according to claim 4, the control relating to the execution of the variable display of the identification information in the game control means is selected by a plurality of process processes divided corresponding to the progress state of the control of the variable display of the identification information. Process flag updating means for executing any one of the process processing and updating the process flag for specifying any of the process processing according to the progress of control of variable display of identification information, and selecting and executing the process corresponding to the process flag. Since the transmission limiting means is configured to determine whether or not the variable display of the identification information is being executed according to the content of the process flag, the variable display of the identification information is performed. The specific notification display can be efficiently controlled. The control related to the transmission of the variable display command and the control for limiting the transmission of the specific notification display command can be efficiently performed.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, when the transmission of the specific notification display command is restricted by the transmission restricting means, the restriction of the transmission of the specific notification display command is released due to the end of the variable display. In addition, since it is configured to be able to transmit a specific notification display command corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state when the restriction is released, after the variable display is finished, it is accurately related to the specific game state. Notification can be executed.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the storage contents of the control state storage area are updated in accordance with the progress of the specific game state, and the specific notification display command is transmitted based on the updated storage contents, and the transmission limiting means. If the transmission of the specific notification display command is restricted by, only the contents stored in the control state storage area are updated, and after the variable display ends, the restriction of the transmission of the specific notification display command is released. In addition, since it is configured that it is possible to send a specific notification display command corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state based on the stored contents of the control state storage area, after the variable display is finished, it can be specified quickly. The notification related to the gaming state can be executed.

In the invention according to claim 7, since the specific notification display command is configured to include a command for designating execution of display for informing the start or end of the specific game state, it is related to the specific game state. It is possible to inform the player of the control state of the gaming machine in an easy-to-understand manner.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the specific notification display command is configured to include a round number specification command for designating execution of the round number notification display indicating the number of rounds. Can be recognized.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the specific notification display command is configured to include a prize number specifying command for specifying execution of the prize number notification display indicating the number of winnings at a predetermined winning opening. It is possible to let the player recognize the number of winnings at a predetermined winning opening.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a normal electric power combination device, a guide device, and a distribution device of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on a main board.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a display control circuit.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by a CPU on a main board.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a relationship between a backup flag and whether or not to execute a game state recovery process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a 2 ms timer interrupt process.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a determination symbol process process.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a game state process process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a process of determining a variable display stop symbol and a process of determining a variation pattern.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of game state normal processing.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing during right generation.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a special winning opening opening process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a special winning opening opening process.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of right end processing.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing signal lines of a display control command.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command transmission table and the like.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a command form of a control command.

FIG. 20 is a timing diagram showing a relationship between an 8-bit control signal forming a control command and an INT signal.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of a display control command.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of command setting processing.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a command transmission routine.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control CPU.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of a command reception buffer.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a command reception interrupt process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing command analysis processing.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a judgment symbol display control process process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a variable pattern command reception waiting process.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which a variation pattern command or the like is set in the command transmission table.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an all symbol variation start process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing processing during symbol fluctuation.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a waiting process for all symbols.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a specific display control process.

FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing an example of a display control command transmission state and a display state of the variable display device.

FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing another example of the transmission state of the display control command and the display state of the variable display device.

FIG. 38 is a timing chart showing still another example of the transmission state of the display control command and the display state of the variable display device.

FIG. 39 is a front view showing an example of a game board of a pachinko game machine according to another embodiment as viewed from the front.

FIG. 40 is a front view showing an example of a right generation device of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment as viewed from the front.

FIG. 41 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing an example of a cross section of a right generation device of a pachinko gaming machine in another embodiment.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a movement of a winning ball in the right generation device of the pachinko gaming machine in another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

9,110 Variable display device 310 Main board 314 CPU 800 display control board 801 CPU for display control

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A specific game which is advantageous for a player provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, and the condition that the identification information displayed as a display result on the variable display device is in a specific display mode. A gaming machine that can be controlled in a state and can display a display result by variably displaying identification information even in the specific gaming state, and game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and the game control Display control means for controlling the variable display device based on a command from the means, the game control means, in accordance with the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information, the execution period of the variable display of the identification information A specific information that specifies the execution of a specific notification display that transmits a variable display command that can be specified and that notifies the information related to the specific game state on condition that the specific game state has occurred. It is possible to transmit an intelligent display command, the display control means performs variable display of identification information in response to receiving the variable display command, and in response to receiving the specific notification display command A game machine is characterized by including control for executing notification display, wherein the game control means includes a transmission restriction means for restricting transmission of the specific notification display command during an execution period of variable display of identification information. 2. The game control means sets a variable display timer for measuring an execution period of the variable display of the identification information in association with the establishment of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information, and the transmission restriction means sets the variable display timer. Depending on the contents of the display timer,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether variable display of identification information is being executed. 3. The game control means sets a variable display flag indicating the execution state of the variable display of the identification information in association with the establishment of the start condition of the variable display of the identification information, and the transmission restriction means sets the variable display flag. Depending on the content of the flag,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether variable display of identification information is being executed. 4. The control relating to the execution of the variable display of the identification information in the game control means is selectively executed by a plurality of process processes divided corresponding to the progress state of the control of the variable display of the identification information, Process flag updating means for updating a process flag for specifying any of the process operations in accordance with the progress of control of variable display of identification information, and process selecting means for selecting and executing a process corresponding to the process flag And the transmission limiting means, according to the content of the process flag,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether variable display of identification information is being executed. 5. When the transmission of the specific notification display command is restricted by the transmission restricting means, the restriction is released after the restriction of the transmission of the specific notification display command is canceled due to the end of the variable display. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is capable of transmitting a specific notification display command corresponding to a degree of progress of a specific game state at the time of being played. 6. The game control means comprises a control state storage area for storing data corresponding to the degree of progress of the specific game state, and updates the stored contents of the control state storage area in accordance with the progress of the specific game state. At the same time, the specific notification display command is transmitted based on the updated storage content, and when the transmission of the specific notification display command is restricted by the transmission limiting means, only the storage content of the control state storage area is updated. , After the variable display is finished and the restriction on the transmission of the specific notification display command is released, the specific notification display command corresponding to the progress degree of the specific game state based on the stored contents of the control state storage area is transmitted. The gaming machine according to claim 5, which is capable of being played. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific notification display command includes a command that specifies execution of a display that notifies the start or end of the specific game state. 8. The specific game state is configured by a predetermined number of round games, and the specific notification display command includes a round number specifying command for specifying execution of a round number notification display indicating the number of rounds. The gaming machine according to any one of 7. 9. The specific notification display command according to claim 1, wherein the specific notification display command includes a prize number designation command for designating execution of a prize number notification display indicating the number of winnings at a predetermined winning opening. Amusement machine.