JP2007267863A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provid a display controller enables to divert another model among series models while suppressing increase of costs for manufacturing. <P>SOLUTION: A display control means stores a game specification command or game specification information corresponding to the game specification command output from a main control means to the display control means when power is supplied, in a game specification storage means. As the result of storing the game specification command or the like, when receiving a performance command from the main control means thereafter, the display control means recognizes which game specification the performance command output from the main control means is based on, and reads performance data according to the game specification from a performance data storage means based on the recognition. Thus, in the case of diverting the display controller to another model among series models, there is no need to set the performance command according to the performance content of each game specification, so that the increase of the costs for manufacturing is suppressed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, a main control device that performs main control related to a game, a liquid crystal display device that performs display according to the state of the game controlled by the main control device, and effects such as variation pattern commands output from the main control means A pachinko machine having a display control device that performs display control of a liquid crystal display device based on a command for use is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Pachinko machine manufacturers offer various types of pachinko machines having the above-described configuration depending on the type of game. At this time, even for the same game, there are different requirements for detailed specifications for each hall where pachinko machines are installed.Therefore, the same game is used as a large category so that the hall can select the desired specifications. Even with this, models with different detailed specifications (game specifications) are being offered by pachinko machine manufacturers as series models. The different parts in each game specification include, for example, jackpot probability, probability variation (probability variation state) and content of jackpot type such as short time (time shortening state), occurrence probability of jackpot type, one jackpot payout Such as the number of winning balls.

When producing models with different game specifications as described above, many pachinko machine manufacturers have a main control device that performs main control related to games in order to reduce costs. Use the one with the control program, but divert the game board, frame, and peripheral devices other than the main control device (display control device, payout control device, etc.) between series models regardless of the game specifications. There are many. As a result of diverting the display control device, an output device controlled by the display control device, for example, a liquid crystal display device, a lamp display device, an output device such as a speaker, etc. can also be diverted. It is.
JP 2000-210427 A

  However, in order to divert the display control device between the series models, if there is a difference in the effect contents to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device due to the difference in game specifications, all effect contents executed in all the constituent models Since the storage amount of data, commands, etc. that should be stored in the ROM in advance is increased, the apparatus cost is increased.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a display control device can be used between series models while suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a main control means for performing main control relating to a game, and a display for performing control based on an effect command or a non-effect command output from the main control means. Control means and output means for performing visual display or auditory output according to control by the display control means, wherein the main control means is configured to control the main control when power is turned on. A first game specification command output means for outputting to the display control means a game specification command that is a non-effect command indicating a game specification of the game controlled by the means, wherein the display control means outputs the first game specification command output When the game specification command output by the means is received, the game specification storage for storing the received game specification command or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification command Stage data storage means for storing presentation data used for performing visual display or auditory output according to two or more game specifications in the output device, the display control means, When an effect command is received from the main control means, based on the received effect command, the game specification command stored in the game specification storage means or the game specification corresponding to the game specification information The effect data is read from the effect data storage means, and is visually displayed or output audibly on the output device.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming specification command output by the first gaming specification command output means instructs the display control means to initialize at power-on. It also serves as a command or a command for instructing the display control means to perform processing at the time of power failure recovery, and the display control means has received the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means. In this case, based on the received game specification command, initialization at power-on in the display control means is executed, and when the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means is received, Then, based on the received game specification command, the display control means executes processing at the time of power failure recovery.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main control device is started by a starting winning detection means for detecting a winning of a ball in the starting area, and the starting winning detection means. An effect command output means for outputting an effect command to the display control means at a timing corresponding to each situation in the game when the winning of one ball in the area is detected, and the effect command output means A second game specification command output means for outputting a game specification command which is a non-effect command indicating a game specification of a game controlled by the main control means before the command for output is output to the display control means, When the display control means receives the game specification command output by the second game specification command output means, the received game specification command or the game specification And stores the game specification information corresponding to the command in the game specification storage means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the waiting for customer to output to the display control means a waiting for customer display command which is a non-production command for instructing the output device to display the waiting for customer display. Display command output means, and when the display control means receives the customer waiting display command output by the customer waiting display command output means, the display control means sends the display to the output device based on the received customer waiting display command. A display for waiting for a customer is displayed, and the second game specification command output means outputs the command for effect by the effect command output means when the customer wait display command output means outputs the customer wait display command. The game specification command is output at least once before being output to the control means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the game specification command output by the second game specification command output means is a customer waiting display command output by the customer waiting display command output means. It also serves as.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when the power is turned on, the game specification of the game controlled by the main control means is controlled by the first game specification command output means in the main control means that performs the main control relating to the game. When the game specification command, which is a non-production command to be displayed, is output to the display control means and the game specification command is received by the display control means, the received game specification command or game specification information corresponding to the game specification command is received. Is stored in the game specification storage means in the display control means.

  On the other hand, the effect data storage means in the display control means stores effect data used for visual display or auditory output according to two or more game specifications on the output device.

  Here, when an effect command output from the main control means is received, a game corresponding to the game specification command or game specification information stored in the game specification storage means based on the received effect command. Production data corresponding to the specifications is read from the production data storage means, and visual display or audio output corresponding to the read production data is performed by the output device.

  That is, the display control means stores the game specification command output from the main control means to the display control means when the power is turned on or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification command in the game specification storage means. After that, when an effect command is received from the main control means, it recognizes which game specification is the effect command output from the main control means, and based on the recognition, the effect according to the game specification Data is read from the effect data storage means.

  The production command includes a command (for example, a fluctuation pattern command) for causing the output device to display a visual dynamic display (fluctuation display) triggered by winning a ball in the start area, or a start area. A command (for example, stop symbol command) for displaying on the output device a stop symbol corresponding to the lottery result performed in response to the winning of the ball of the ball, or a jackpot effect on the output device if the lottery result is a win For example, a command (for example, a jackpot opening command, an open command, a jackpot ending command, etc.) is displayed.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, even if the production command is the same command without being distinguished according to the game specifications, the display control means stores the contents stored in the game specification storage means. Based on the above, the effect data corresponding to the current game specification can be read from the effect data storage means, and the effect corresponding to the current game specification can be visually displayed or audibly output from the output device.

  Therefore, when diverting the display control device between the series models, it is not necessary to set a command for performance according to the content of the performance for each game specification, so it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage amount of the display control device, As a result, there is an effect that an increase in device cost accompanying an increase in the storage capacity of the storage device can be suppressed. In addition, as a result of suppressing the increase in apparatus cost in this way, there is an effect that series models can be manufactured at low cost.

  In general, among control devices that constitute a pachinko machine, a control device that directly controls the player's interest, such as a main control device or a payout control device, is disadvantageous to the player due to a power failure. In order to prevent the occurrence of power failure, the data (data stored in the RAM) at the time of power interruption (including the occurrence of a power failure) is backed up when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure. Yes.

  On the other hand, a control device that performs control that is not directly related to the player's profit, such as a display control device, is configured to back up data when the power is turned off in order to reduce manufacturing costs and component costs. Is omitted. Therefore, when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data stored in the RAM of the display control device is cleared without being backed up.

  Therefore, when the power is turned on for the first time, the main control means controls the game specification command received from the main control means or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification command as a result of being stored in the game specification storage means in the display control device. Even if it becomes possible to recognize which game specification the game to play is based on, if the power supply is subsequently shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure, the game specification command stored in the game specification storage means or The game specification information corresponding to the game specification command is cleared. In this case, in a state where the power supply is restored after a power failure, the display control unit cannot recognize which game specification the game controlled by the main control unit is based on.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, even when the power is restored after a power failure, the game showing the game specification of the game controlled by the main control means by the first game specification command output means in the main control means. Since the specification command is output to the display control means, the display control means can store the game specification command or the game specification corresponding to the game specification command in the game specification storage means.

  Therefore, even if the display control means does not have a configuration for backing up data when the power is cut off, a game specification command output from the main control means to the display control means at the time of power recovery after a power failure or a game specification corresponding to the game specification command Since the information is stored in the game specification storage means, the display control means can recognize which game specification the game controlled by the main control means is based on, similarly to before the power failure.

  Therefore, as described above, when the increase in the production command is suppressed by using the power-on command and the power-return command, it is not necessary to provide a backup function in the display control device. Therefore, it is possible to manufacture a series model at a low cost.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means in the main control means is sent to the display control means. Since it also serves as a command for instructing initialization at power-on or a command for instructing the display control device to recover from a power failure, it is possible to efficiently reduce the number of commands. There is.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, one ball in the starting area is detected by the start winning detection means by the effect command output means in the main control means. When the winning is detected, the production command is output at a timing corresponding to each situation in the game, but before the production display command is output to the display control means, The second game specification command output means outputs a game specification command, which is a non-effect command indicating the game specification of the game controlled by the main control means, to the display control means.

  As a result, when the game specification command output by the second game specification command output means is received by the display control means, the received game specification command or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification command is displayed in the display control means. It is stored in the game specification storage means. Then, when an effect command output from the main control means is received, based on the received effect command, a game specification corresponding to the game specification command or game specification information stored in the game specification storage means Production data corresponding to the production data is read from the production data storage means, and visual display or auditory output corresponding to the read production data is performed by the output device.

  The display control means may be reset due to causes such as noise. In this case, the contents of the game specification storage means are also reset, so the display control means is a game specification of the game controlled by the main control means. It becomes impossible to recognize. However, according to the gaming machine of the third aspect, before the production command is output to the display control means by the production command output means, the game specification command is output to the display control means by the second game specification command output means. Therefore, even if the display control means is reset due to noise or the like, the display control means reliably recognizes the game specification of the game controlled by the main control means without being affected by it, and responds to the game specification. There is an effect that the production data can be read.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of claim 3, at the time of or after the output of the customer waiting display command, which is a non-production command by the customer waiting display command output means, Before the effect display command is output to the display control means by the effect command output means, the second game specification command output means in the main control device indicates the game specifications of the game controlled by the main control means. A game specification command as a command is output to the display control means at least once.

  When receiving the customer waiting display command output by the customer waiting display command output means, the display control means displays the customer waiting display on the output device based on the received customer waiting display command. The period from the start to the end (that is, the start of display or output based on the next effect command) is the period during which visual display or audio output is performed on the output device controlled based on the effect command Unlike this, it is a period in which control by the command for presentation is not performed.

  Therefore, by outputting at least one game specification command during this period, the display control means can change the game specification of the game controlled by the main control means without being affected by the reset of the display control means due to noise or the like. There is an effect that it is possible to surely recognize and read the effect data according to the game specification.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of claim 4, the gaming specification command output by the second gaming specification command output means is output by the customer waiting display command output means. It also serves as a customer waiting display command, so that it is possible to efficiently reduce the number of commands.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported to be openable and closable toward the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64 and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached at two upper and lower positions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1). 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward toward the right side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the effect pattern of the variable display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the time of the reach effect.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change the light emission mode by turning on or blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit, predetermined reach or the like, and play a role of enhancing the effect effect during the game. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as stage lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lamps 29 to 33 are lit by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach stage. Alternatively, it flashes to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as an LED and can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs. Further, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2 (see 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The lending operation unit 40 includes a frequency display unit 41, a lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting a rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 by a change in electric resistance. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. A ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operation when discharging the balls stored in the lower plate 50 downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged to the right, and the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened by sliding it to the left against the urge. The ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning hole 63, the first winning hole 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and a wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window portion 14 c of the front frame 14. Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located at an inner position of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the front and rear are surrounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16. A game area to be played is formed. The game area is a substantially circular area that is formed in front of the game board 13 and is defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70.

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided for guiding the ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent a situation where a ball guided to the upper part of the game board 13 once returns to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first symbol display device 37 provided with a plurality of LEDs 37a, which are light emitting means, and a 7-segment display 37b is disposed in the upper right part of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right part of FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a certain change state (probability change state), in a short time (in a short time state) or in a normal state (normal state) by a lighting state, and whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is changing depending on a lighting state. It indicates whether the stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a probable jackpot, a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot, or a symbol that is out of place by a lighting state, and indicates the number of reserved balls by a lighting state. The seven-segment display device 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color.

  In addition, the above-mentioned pachinko machine 10 being probable is a game state in which the jackpot probability is increased and it is easy to shift to the special game state. Further, during the probability change in the present embodiment, the game is in a state where the probability of hitting the second symbol is increased and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is short-running, it means a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol is increased and the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 3). . In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state, it is a game state in which neither the probability change nor the time is short (the state where neither the big hit probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased). It should be noted that, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 and the number of times the electric accessory is released per hit are changed. It is good as a thing.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third symbol display device 81 configured with a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning at the first entrance 64 as a trigger. There is provided a second symbol display device 82 composed of a light emitting diode (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) that variably displays the second symbol with the passage of the ball of the second entrance 67 as a trigger.

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by a display control device 114, which will be described later, and for example, three symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Further, in the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 so as to surround the center frame. 86 is arranged. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed. The decorative display according to is performed. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, when the ball enters the first entrance 64 until the stop symbol (any one of the probable jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, or the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The number of entered balls is held up to 4 times, and the number of held times is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and the number of lights of the holding lamp 85. Four hold lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holds, and are arranged symmetrically above the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the winning at the first entrance 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum holding number is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the hold lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically held in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is held. You may make it display in a different aspect (for example, a color and a lighting pattern) by the frequency | count. Moreover, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 85 may not perform lighting display.

  The second symbol display device 82 includes a second symbol display unit 83 and a holding lamp 84, and each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the display unit 83 displays a display symbol (second symbol). The “○” symbol and the “×” symbol are alternately lit and displayed in a variable manner. When the fluctuation display stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “O”) The 1 entrance 64 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of passes through the second entrance 67 of the sphere is suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of suspensions is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and is also lit on the hold lamp 84. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. A part of 81 may be used. Similarly, the hold lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, and is not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less (for example, (8 times). In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 performs a lottery lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. The stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to the maximum number of times of opening (maximum number of rounds) defined according to the jackpot. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a and a large opening opening solenoid (solenoid 209 (FIG. 4)). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that a ball cannot be won or difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning opening A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. Can be visually recognized through the small window 35.

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66 and a second entrance (through gate) 67. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out opening 66. A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (seed control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202, a RAM 203, and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit. In order to instruct the sub control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate, various commands are sent from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit. Although transmitted, such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub-controller only in one direction.

  The ROM 201 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and includes a power-on command memory 202a, a power-return command memory 202b, and a customer waiting demo command memory 202c.

  The power-on command memory 202a is an area for storing a power-on command that is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on while pressing the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3).

  The power recovery command memory 202b is an area for storing a power recovery command to be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on without pressing the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3).

  The customer waiting demo command memory 202c is an area for storing a customer waiting demo command. The customer waiting demo command stored in the customer waiting demo command memory 202c is stored in the 3rd symbol gaming device 81 when the 3rd symbol display device 81 does not display the variable display or the video display during the big hit game. This is a command for instructing the voice lamp control device 113 to display a customer waiting display (a display unrelated to the gaming state such as a title display or a demonstration display).

  The power-on command stored in the power-on command memory 202a, the power-return command stored in the power-return command memory 202b, and the customer-waiting demo command stored in the customer-waiting demo command memory 202c are all main control. A specific command corresponding to the game specification controlled by the device 110 is stored. The pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a series model in which there are two models with different game specifications. The power-on command memory 202a, the power-return command memory 202b, and the customer waiting demo command memory 202c are respectively A power-on command, a power return command, and a customer waiting demo command corresponding to any one of the two game specifications (game specification A or game specification B) are stored.

  Although details will be described later, by transmitting commands (power-on command, power-return command, customer waiting demo command) according to these game specifications to the sound lamp control device 113, the sound lamp control device 113 and the sound lamp control The display control device 114 controlled by the device can recognize whether the game specification controlled by the main control device 110 is the game specification A or the game specification B.

  As a result, even if an effect command (variation pattern command, stop symbol command, jackpot opening command, etc.) without distinction according to the game specifications is output from the main controller 110, the effect command is received. The sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 that have performed the effects (image display, sound output, and lamp lighting) according to the game specification (game specification A or game specification B in this embodiment) recognized in advance by a power-on command or the like. And the like are output from the third symbol display device 81, the sound output device 226, and the lamp display device 227.

  The RAM 203 temporarily stores various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 202, and includes a demonstration start request flag 203a, a big hit flag 203b, and a time reduction counter 203c.

  The demonstration start request flag 203a is a flag indicating whether or not it is time to output the customer waiting demo command stored in the customer waiting demo command memory 202c to the voice lamp control device 113. This demonstration start request flag 203a is used when the end of the jackpot ending is confirmed in the jackpot process (see FIG. 12) described later, or the change display at the time of losing is terminated in the change end process (see FIG. 11) described later. Turns on when is confirmed. Then, in a fluctuation process (see FIG. 9) to be described later, it is turned off when a customer waiting demo command is set in an output ring buffer (not shown) to be output to the voice lamp control device 113. Also, when the end of the jackpot ending is confirmed or the end of the fluctuation display at the time of losing is confirmed and the demonstration start request flag 203a is turned on, the fluctuation display is continuously performed due to the presence of the holding ball, The demonstration start request flag 203a is turned off.

  The jackpot flag 203b is a flag indicating whether or not the lottery result executed on condition that the first winning slot 64 receives a ball is a jackpot. The jackpot flag 203 is turned on when it is determined that the lottery result is a jackpot in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 10) described later, and the end of the jackpot ending is confirmed in the jackpot process (see FIG. 12) described later. Then it is turned off.

  The time saving counter 203c counts the execution period when the gaming state is changed to the time saving state. The execution period of the short-time state is a ball winning to the first entrance 64 after the transition to the short-time state (after the end of the jackpot that satisfies the conditions for the transition to the short-time state) ) (The number of times of special symbol change display in the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81) (100 times in this embodiment).

  For this reason, the time reduction counter 203c is configured to perform a change start process (to be described later) when the lottery result (in this embodiment, the value of the first hit type counter C2 (see FIG. 5)) satisfies the condition for transition to the time reduction state. In FIG. 10, it is set to a specified value (100 in this embodiment). Then, after the jackpot is ended, every time a variable end process (see FIG. 11) described later is executed, the value of the hour / hour counter 203c is decremented by 1, and the value of the hour / hour counter 203c becomes “0”. Therefore, it is determined that the execution period in the short-time state has ended.

  In addition to the flags and counters described above, the RAM 203 stores a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as are stored. The RAM 203 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 8), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 7) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, various switches 206 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown), and a specific prize. A solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate of the opening 65a and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected.

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively.

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

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs light on and off in the lamp display device 227 (such as the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34), and the display control device 114. The setting of the display mode of the 3rd symbol display device 81 performed in is controlled.

  The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit of the sound lamp control device 113 includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221 and fixed value data, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory.

  Here, the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 includes a model type memory 223a. The model format memory 223a stores a value (a value corresponding to the game specification) for specifying the game specification controlled by the main control device 110, and the game specification (this embodiment) output from the main control device 110. Then, when various commands (a power-on command, a power return command, a customer waiting demo command) according to the game specification A or the game specification B) are received, a value specifying the game specification corresponding to the received command is stored. Note that values specifying game specifications corresponding to these commands (power-on command, power-return command, customer waiting demo command) are read from a table (not shown) in the ROM 222 based on each received command. .

  The MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 recognizes the game specification controlled by the main control device 110 by referring to the value stored in the model type memory 223a, and based on the recognition, the sound in the sound output device 226 is sounded. , Output of lighting and extinguishing in the lamp display device 227, setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114, and the like are controlled.

  Therefore, even if the effect command received from the main control device 110 is not distinguished according to the game specifications, the sound lamp control device 113 is based on the value stored in the model type memory 223a. Since the game specifications controlled at 110 can be recognized, each effect according to the game state can be output from the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, and the third symbol display device 81.

  Accordingly, even when the audio lamp control device 113 is diverted between series models, it is not necessary to store the effect commands differentiated according to the game specifications in the ROM 222, so that an increase in the storage amount of the ROM 222 can be suppressed. . As a result, an increase in device cost accompanying an increase in the storage capacity of the ROM 222 is suppressed, and the pachinko machine 10 with a different game specification can be manufactured at a low cost.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the display control device 114, the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

  The display control device 114 controls the change display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. The display control device 114 includes an MPU 231, a ROM (program ROM) 232, a work RAM 233, a video RAM 234, a character ROM 235, an image controller 236, an input port 237, an output port 238, and bus lines 239 and 240. It has. The input side of the input port 237 is connected to the output side of the sound lamp control device 113, and the output side of the input port 237 is connected to the MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233, image controller 236 and output via the bus line 240. Port 238 is connected. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 238.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 controls the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the symbol display command input from the sound lamp control device 113. The ROM 232 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 231 and fixed value data. The work RAM 233 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the MPU 231 executes various programs, and includes an effect permission flag 233a, a change start flag 233b, and a model type memory 233c. .

  The effect permission flag 233a is a flag that is turned on when an effect permission command transmitted after the initial setting process of the main control device 110 is received via the sound lamp control device 113, and is turned off when the power is cut off. The variation start flag 233b is turned on when a command corresponding to the variation pattern command output from the main control device 110 is received from the sound lamp control device 113, and is turned off when variation display is started in the third symbol display device 81. Flag to be

  The model type memory 233c stores a value specifying the game specification controlled by the main control device 110, and the game specification output from the main control device 110 (in this embodiment, the game specification A or the game specification B). When a command corresponding to each of various commands (power-on command, power-return command, customer waiting demo command) is received from the voice lamp control device 113, a value specifying the game specification corresponding to the received command is stored. To do. The values specifying the game specifications corresponding to these commands are read from a table (not shown) in the ROM 232 based on each received command.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 recognizes the game specification controlled by the main control device 110 by referring to the value stored in the model type memory 233c, and based on the recognition, the character corresponding to the effect command Information is read out and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Therefore, even if the effect command output from the main control device 110 is not distinguished according to the game specifications, the display control device 114 is based on the value stored in the model type memory 233c. Since the game specifications controlled at 110 can be recognized, each effect according to the game state can be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Therefore, even when the display control device 114 is diverted between series models, it is not necessary to store the command for presentation differentiated according to the game specifications in the ROM (program ROM) 232, so the storage amount of the ROM 232 The increase can be suppressed. As a result, an increase in the device cost accompanying an increase in the storage capacity of the ROM 232 is suppressed, and the pachinko machine 10 having a different game specification can be manufactured at a low cost.

  The character ROM 235 includes a character information memory 235a in which character information such as symbols (background symbols and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is stored. Character information stored in the character information memory 235a includes numerical data of the third symbol (for example, 0 to 9) that is variably displayed, and symbol data other than numeric data (for example, a symbol of a box or a symbol of a helmet). (See FIG. 6B)), background symbols, notice character designs, character designs (for example, boys (see FIG. 6B)), and the like are stored.

  The character information as described above is stored in the character information memory 235a as compressed data in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In the present embodiment, the character information is composed of about 1024 Mbytes, and the character information of about 1024 Mbytes is compressed to about 768 Mbytes and stored in the character information memory 235a. When the character information stored as compressed data in the character information memory 235a is read out, it is decompressed and then written into the character information storage area 234b. Note that the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a series model in which there are two models (game specification A and game specification B) with different game specifications, and therefore, the game ROM A has a game specification A and a game specification B. All of the character information required in is stored.

  The video RAM 234 includes a display storage area 234a in which effect data corresponding to display contents (effect display pattern of variation display, effect contents at the reach effect, etc.) displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and a character ROM 235. A character information storage area 234b for storing data obtained by decompressing the compressed character information stored in the character information memory 235a.

  The display storage area 234a is a memory for storing effect data displayed on the third symbol display device 81. By rewriting the contents of the display storage region 234a, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. The contents are changed. In the character information storage area 234b, character data serving as a material such as a background symbol and a decorative pattern is stored, and necessary data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is read from the character information storage area 234b. The data is written in the display storage area 234a.

  The character information is stored in the character information storage area 234b of the video RAM 234 because the processing speed of the RAM is generally higher than that of the ROM, and the character information is directly stored in the display storage area from the character ROM 235. This is because when writing directly to 234a, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read and smooth display cannot be performed or clear display cannot be performed. Furthermore, this is because it is easy to process display data in the RAM (for example, change the size of the decorative design or change the color of the background design).

  The image controller 236 adjusts the timings of the MPU 231, the video RAM 234, and the output port 238 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 234 at a predetermined timing to read the third symbol display device 81. Is displayed.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And a switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data and the payout control device 111 for clearing the backup data. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111, and a power-on command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. These counters and the like are used by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform jackpot lottery, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, lottery of display results of the second symbol display device 82, and the like.

  For the jackpot lottery or display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 82, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at an interval of 4 ms, which is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 8), or at an interval of 2 ms, an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and the updated value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. Stored in the counter buffer. The RAM 203 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). In each of these areas, the first entrance 64 is provided. The values of the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the winning timing of the ball.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first per-random number counter C1 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 619) and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 619 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 619). It is the composition which returns to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first per-random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 619, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 619. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13) is executed, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8).

  The value of the first per-random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in the area. There are two types of random numbers that are jackpots: low probability (short-time or normal), and high probability of high-probability (probability change) with a higher probability of jackpot than that low probability. Yes.

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 at the time of jackpot, and is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 15), and the maximum value (for example, In the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 7, the counter returns to 0 after reaching 15). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the held ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in the storage area.

  Therefore, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball storage area is not a random number that is a big hit, that is, if it is a random number that falls outside, the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is displayed. The corresponding display mode is the one at the time of detachment.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first winning random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball storage area is a random number that is a big hit, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is that of the big hit It becomes. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same reserved ball storage area.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured as a series model in which there are two models with different game specifications. The pachinko machine 10 with the game specification A and the pachinko machine 10 with the game specification B have a jackpot probability and a hit. The types are configured to be different.

  The first hit random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 619. In the first per-random number counter C1 of the game specification A, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “310,608”, while the random number counters that are jackpots at high probability The number of values is 20, and the values are “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618. Is. Therefore, the pachinko machine A of the game specification A is configured so that the probability of winning a jackpot at a low probability is 1/310, and at the high probability, the probability of winning a jackpot increases 10 times to 1/31. .

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-15. In the first hit type counter C2 of the game specification A, when the random number value is “1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12”, the big hit type has a maximum round number of 15 rounds. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15”, the maximum number of rounds is a probability jackpot (first probability jackpot) that shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot. A probabilistic jackpot (second probable jackpot) that shifts to a high probability state after a seven-round jackpot. The jackpot type in the case where the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “0, 8” is a short and big jackpot when the maximum number of rounds shifts to a low probability state after a jackpot of two rounds.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A is configured such that three types of hits are determined by the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A, when the random number value indicated by the first random number counter C1 is a big jackpot, the probability that the first probability variation jackpot and the second probability variation jackpot , And the probability of winning time and shortage are configured to be 1/2, 3/8, and 1/8, respectively.

  Here, the above-mentioned “high probability state” refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability has increased as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, a so-called probability fluctuation (probability change). In the present embodiment, in this “high probability state (probability variation state, probability variation state)”, in addition to increasing the jackpot probability, (1) the variation time in the first symbol display device 37 is shortened, (2) The fluctuation time in the second symbol display device 82 is shortened. (3) The specified time (opening time) related to the opening / closing process of the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entrance 64 is in a normal state (normally ), Or the specified number (winning number) is increased compared to the normal state. (4) The winning result that the symbol “○” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 82 is displayed. When obtained, the number of executions of the opening / closing process of the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entrance 64 to be performed once is increased as compared with the normal state. (5) In the second symbol display device 82 Probability that “○” symbol will be stopped (winning probability) It is executed higher than the winning probability of a normal state. More specifically, when in the “high probability state (probability change state, during probability change)”, the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 is in an open state, and a specified time (for example, 3 seconds) or when a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls have entered, the closed state is entered. This state is repeated twice. As a result, the first entrance 64 is frequently opened, and lottery wins are continuously made, and the ball is well held. Not only this but “high probability state (probability variation state, during probability variation)”, in addition to the increase of jackpot probability, any combination of the configurations of (1) to (5) above (for example, (1), ( 2), (3), (4), (5), (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (1) and (5), (2) And (3), (2) and (4), (2) and (5), (3) and (4), (3) and (5), (4) and (5), (1) and ( 2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (2) and (5), (1) and (3) and (4), (1) and (3) And (5), (1) and (4) and (5), (2) and (3) and (4), (2) and (3) and (5), (2) and (4) and ( 5), (3), (4), (5), (1), (2), (3), (4), (1), (2), (3), (5), (1) And (2) and (4) (5) can be employed (1) and (3) and (4) (5), and (2) and (3) and (4) (5)).

  On the other hand, the “low probability state” means a time when there is no probability change, and a state where the jackpot probability is a normal state, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that at the time of probability change. Here, in the short time state (short time medium) in the “low probability state”, the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the ratio of the open state to the closed state per unit time at the first entrance 64 is a normal state. The game state is higher than (normal). In the present embodiment, (1) the variation time in the first symbol display device 37 is shortened, (2) the variation time in the second symbol display device 82 is shortened, and (3) the first entrance 64 is attached. Increase the specified time (opening time) related to the opening / closing process of the electric accessory (not shown) compared to the normal state, or increase the specified number (winning number) compared to the normal state. (4) When a winning result indicating that the symbol “○” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 82 is obtained, the opening / closing process of the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 is performed once. The number of executions is increased as compared with the normal state. (5) The probability that the “◯” symbol is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 82 (winning probability) is made higher than the winning probability in the normal state. More specifically, when it is in the “short time state (short time)”, the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entrance 64 is in an open state, and a specified time (for example, 3 seconds) Or when a prescribed number (for example, three) of game balls have entered. This state is repeated twice. As a result, the first entrance 64 is frequently opened, and lottery wins are continuously made, and the ball is well held. Not only this but “short time state (short time)” means any combination of the above configurations (1) to (5) (for example, (1), (2), (3), (4), ( 5), (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (1) and (5), (2) and (3), (2) and (4) , (2) and (5), (3) and (4), (3) and (5), (4) and (5), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and ( 2) and (4), (1) and (2) and (5), (1) and (3) and (4), (1) and (3) and (5), (1) and (4) And (5), (2), (3) and (4), (2) and (3) and (5), (2) and (4) and (5), (3) and (4) and ( 5), (1), (2), (3) and (4), (1), (2), (3) and (5), (1), (2), (4) and (5) , (1), (3), (4) and (5), 2) and (3) and (4) (5)) can be employed.

  Further, the first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 719. In the first per-random number counter C1 of the game specification B, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at the low probability is 2, and the value is “355,717”, while the random number that is jackpots at the high probability is The number of values is 20, and the values are “32, 70, 102, 145, 181, 219, 254, 290, 323, 360, 401, 435, 469, 503, 543, 582, 611, 646, 680, 719. Is. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B is configured so that the probability of winning a jackpot at a low probability is 1/360, and at the high probability, the probability of winning a jackpot increases 10 times to 1/36. .

  The first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0-19. The jackpot type when the value of the first hit type counter C2 of the game specification B is “3,4,5,6,7,13,14,15,16” is the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds. Is a probability variation jackpot (first probability variation jackpot) that shifts to a high probability state after, and the jackpot type in the case of “7, 8, 17, 18” is a high probability after the maximum number of rounds of seven rounds A probability variation jackpot (second probability variation jackpot) that shifts to a state. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B, the jackpot type when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “9, 19” shifts to a high probability state after the maximum number of rounds is two jackpots. The jackpot type when the probability jackpot (third probability jackpot) is “0, 1, 2, 10, 11, 12” shifts to a low probability state after the max number of rounds is seven. It is a time bonus.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B is configured such that four types of hit types are determined by the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B, when the random number value indicated by the first random number counter C1 is a big hit, the probability that the first probability variation big hit, the second probability variation big hit probability The probability of being a third probability variation jackpot and the probability of being a time bonus are 2/5, 1/5, 1/10, and 3/10, respectively.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the pachinko machine 10 (game specification A and game specification B) of the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the reach occurs. When the stop symbol is shifted by one shift before and after the reach symbol, the “rear and forward reach” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol stops at other than before and after the reach symbol. Three stop (effect) patterns are selected: “reach other than miss” (for example, a range of 9 to 38) and “completely miss” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) where no reach occurs. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided with a plurality of tables having different ranges of random number values from which the stop pattern is selected. This depends on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high-probability state or a low-probability state, in which area of the holding ball storage area each random number value is stored (ie, the number of holdings), etc. This is to change the stop pattern selection ratio.

  For example, in a high probability state, a table with a wide random value range of 10 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected so that a jackpot is likely to occur and a reach effect is not selected more than necessary. It becomes easy to select “completely off”. In this table, “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9, making it difficult to select “rear out of front / rear out of reach” or “reach out of front / rear out of reach”. Further, if each random number value is not stored in the holding ball storage area in a low probability state, a disturbance corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely off” in order to secure the time for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. A table with a narrow numerical value range of 51 to 238 is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select. In this table, the range of random numbers corresponding to the stop pattern of “reach other than front / rear deviation” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than front / rear deviation” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, the ball entry time to the first entrance 64 can be secured, and therefore, the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. On the other hand, the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 in order within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  A rough display mode such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, or the like is determined by the first variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the determination of the display mode is determination of the variation time of the symbol variation. Further, the second variation type counter CS2 determines a variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 114 determines the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. Accordingly, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. The values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 8) described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main process.

  For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is also referred to as a “third variation type counter”. The 3rd symbol display device 81 of this Embodiment performs the decorative production according to the display mode of the 1st symbol display device 37, and can slide the symbol which is changing in addition to the variation of a symbol. A notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, the time required for the notice effect is added to the variable time, or on the contrary, the variable time is subtracted to shorten the variable display time, or an effect pattern that does not add or subtract the variable time is selected. . As with the stop pattern selection counter C3, the variation type counter CS3 is provided with a plurality of tables with different ranges of random values from which the production pattern is selected, and whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state Depending on the low probability state or in which area of the reserved ball storage area each random value is stored, the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different.

  As described above, the variation time of the symbol variation is determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and the time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time is determined by the variation type counter CS3. Therefore, the final fluctuation time until the final stop symbol stops is determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). In this embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, every timer interrupt process, and the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67 on either the left or right side. Obtained when detected. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8).

  Next, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 6 (a) is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

  The third symbol is composed of ten types of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9” and one type of sub-pattern of petal shape formed smaller than the main symbol. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are attached to the front of the wooden box almost fully, and attached symbols imitating characters such as furoshiki and helmets, An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol, and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two vertically, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm in which the third symbol is variably displayed. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect and a character.

  In the main display area Dm, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of left, middle, and right are displayed. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between the main symbols. For this reason, a total of 20 third symbols of 10 main symbols and 10 sub-designs are set in each symbol row, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from top to bottom with periodicity. The display is changed. In particular, the main symbol numbers are arranged in descending order in the left symbol row Z1, and the main symbol numbers are arranged in ascending order in the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. In the main display area Dm, five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set. In each game, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and if the symbols are arranged in a predetermined combination on any active line at the time of the stop, it is a big hit as a big hit A video is displayed.

  Of the pachinko machines 10 according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A is configured so that the same main symbols are aligned on the effective line when the game machine shifts to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit. Has been. Here, when it is the first probability variation jackpot, it is configured so that the main symbols to which odd numbers are added are arranged. On the other hand, when it is the second probability variation jackpot, even numbers are added. The main symbols are arranged.

  In the case of the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A, if it is a time bonus, if it is stopped and displayed in a specific non-identical combination instead of the same combination as in the case of the probability variation big hit, a big hit will occur Is configured to do.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification B, in the case of the first probability variation big hit, the second probability variation big hit, and the short and long time big hit, the same main symbols corresponding to the respective big hit types are aligned on the effective line. It is configured as follows. On the other hand, in the case of the third probability variation jackpot, the jackpot is generated when stopped in a specific non-identical combination, as in the case of the time bonus in the game specification A described above. Yes.

  As described above, the stop symbol displayed in the main display area Dm of the third symbol display device 81 is not the same combination in the time and bonus jackpot in the game specification A and the third probability variation jackpot in the game specification B. The player will experience a jackpot that cannot be expected from the display on the liquid crystal display screen, and the interest of the game will increase.

  The sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Here, the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are normally covered with a double-open opaque door that is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown), and sometimes the solenoid is excited and the door is on the front side. It is a display area that is visible to the player when it is opened. The center notice area Ds2 is a display area that is always visible without being covered by the door.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, on the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols and sub-designs of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are covered and the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If either one of the left and right doors or both doors are opened during the variable display, a video is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and it is easy for the player to change to a big hit than usual. It is suggested. In the notice area Ds2 in the center, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, A notice effect is performed by appearing. The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle, but the third symbol and characters are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds. A display effect can be performed.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 ms). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process The main process will be described.

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

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

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (this embodiment) In the case of the game specification A, it is 619, 15, 238, 250, respectively, and in the case of the game specification B, it is 719, 19, 238, 250, respectively. clear. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  After that, the start winning process (see FIG. 14) accompanying the winning to the first entrance 64 is executed (S504), the firing control process is executed (S505), and the timer interruption process is ended. Note that the launch control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with a touch sensor and turns on / off the launch of the ball on the condition that the launch stop switch for stopping the launch is not operated. This is a process for determining OFF. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

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

  When this start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning opening 64 (start winning) (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the number N of the operation reserved balls of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S602). If there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of operation-reserved balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the number N of operation-reserved balls is incremented by 1 (S603), and further updated in step S503. The values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the free reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S604). On the other hand, if there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number N of operational balls is not less than 4 (S602: No) , S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

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

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout and emission control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a startup process when the main controller 110 is powered on will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance in the stack pointer is set, and the sub-side control devices (peripheral control devices such as the audio lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) become operable. In order to wait, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed. Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasure switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S112 (initialization process). Part of). On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shut-off has not ended normally, the process shifts to S112 (part of the initialization process) also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and in such a case as well, the process proceeds to S112 (part of the initialization process). Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In S112 to S115, the pachinko machine 10 is initialized. In this initialization process, first, in the process of S112, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S112). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started.

  After the process of S112, the power-on command stored in the power-on command memory 202a is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 (S113). As described above, the power-on command stored in the power-on command memory 202a is a specific command according to the game specifications controlled by the main control device 110. As a result of S113, the sound lamp control device 113 performs this command. When the power-on command is received, a value indicating the game specification (in this embodiment, game specification A or game specification B) of main controller 110 corresponding to the received power-on command is stored in model type memory 223a ( FIG. 18). Further, a command corresponding to the value corresponding to the received power-on command (command corresponding to the value stored in the model format memory 223a) and a display corresponding to the power-on command (display indicating that initialization is in progress) A command to be displayed on the symbol display device 81 is transmitted to the display control device 114. Based on the command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the display control device 114 stores the value corresponding to the power-on command output from the main control device 110 in S113 in the model type memory 233c and displays the third symbol display. A display indicating that initialization is being performed is displayed on the device 81.

  Therefore, as a result of the power-on command being transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in S113, the model format memory 223a in the sound lamp control device 113 and the model format memory 233c in the display control device 114 are stored in the model control memory 110. A value indicating the game specification (in this embodiment, game specification A or game specification B) is stored, and by referring to the value, the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are selected by the main control device 110. It becomes possible to recognize whether to perform control according to game specifications.

  After the process of S113, main controller 110 executes an initialization process (S114, S115) of RAM 203. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S114, S115) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S114, S115) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by a RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). .

  In this RAM initialization process (S114, S115), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S114), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S115). After the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S111.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes) As the power recovery process of the pachinko machine 10, the processes of S108 to S110 are performed. In this power recovery process, first, the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for transmitting the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S109). When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  After the process of S109, the power recovery command stored in the power recovery command memory 202b is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 (S110). As described above, the power recovery command stored in the power recovery command memory 202b is a specific command corresponding to the game specification controlled by the main control device 110. As a result of S110, the sound lamp control device 113 performs this operation. When the power recovery command is received, a value indicating the game specification (game specification A or game specification B in the present embodiment) of the main controller 110 corresponding to the received power recovery command is stored in the model type memory 223a ( FIG. 18). Also, a command corresponding to the value corresponding to the received power recovery command (command corresponding to the value stored in the model format memory 223a) and a display corresponding to the power recovery command (display indicating that the power recovery is in progress) are displayed. A command to be displayed on the symbol display device 81 is transmitted to the display control device 114. Based on the command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the display control device 114 stores the value corresponding to the power recovery command output from the main control device 110 in S110 in the model type memory 233c and displays the third symbol display. A display indicating that the power is being restored is displayed on the device 81.

  Therefore, as a result of the power restoration command being transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in S110, the model type memory 223a in the sound lamp control device 113 and the model type memory 233c in the display control device 114 are stored in the main control device 110. A value indicating the game specification (in this embodiment, game specification A or game specification B) is stored, and by referring to the value, the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are selected by the main control device 110. It becomes possible to recognize whether to perform control according to game specifications.

  In general, a control device that performs control that is not directly related to the player's profit, such as the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, has a main control device in order to reduce manufacturing costs and component costs. A configuration for backing up data when the power is cut off, such as 110 and the payout control device 111, is omitted. Therefore, values indicating the game specifications of the main control device 110 are stored in the model type memory 223a and the model type memory 233c, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are referred to by the main control device 110 by referring to these values. Even if the gaming specifications controlled by the player can be recognized, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the contents of the model type memory 223a and the model type memory 233c are cleared without being backed up, and the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 fall into a state where the game specifications controlled by the main control device 110 cannot be recognized again.

  However, at the time of recovery from a power failure (at the time of power recovery), a power recovery command corresponding to the game specification is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 by the processing of S110, and based on this power recovery command, the model type memory 223a In addition, the value indicating the game specification is stored again in the model type memory 233c. Therefore, even if the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are not provided with a backup function, the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are controlled by the main control device 110 after the recovery from the power failure as in the case before the power failure. The game specification to be recognized can be recognized.

  After the processing of S110, the process proceeds to S111. In the process of S111, an interrupt is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the main process executed after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process of a 4 ms cycle, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub-side (S201). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading process of S501 is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball command corresponding to the number of acquired balls is transmitted to the payout control device 111. In addition, by this external output process, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, an effect time addition command, etc. necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198, 240, and 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2, and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

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

  After the end of the variation process, the jackpot process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the jackpot state (S205). That is, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning opening 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. Such opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of rounds. Details of the jackpot process (S205) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, display control processing of the second symbol (for example, “◯” or “x” symbol) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is obtained. In the display unit 83, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed based on the value of the second winning random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 15 has been executed, the power-off process after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). It transmits to (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  It should be noted that the process of S207 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206, or at the end of one cycle of the processes of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the process of S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the variation process (S204) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 8). In this variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is checked whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), it is determined whether or not the number N of active suspension balls is greater than 0 (S303). If the number N of active balls is 0 (S303: No), it is confirmed whether the demonstration start request flag 203a is on (S312).

  If the demonstration start request flag 203a is turned on as a result of the confirmation in S312 (S312: Yes), the customer waiting demo command memory 202c is stored because the customer waiting demo command is output to the voice lamp control device 113. The waiting customer demonstration command is set in an output ring buffer (not shown) (S313), the demonstration start request flag 203a is turned off (S314), and the variation process (S204) is terminated.

  As a result of setting the customer waiting demo command in the output ring buffer by the processing of S313, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Then, in the voice lamp control device 113, a setting for displaying a waiting display on the customer (a display unrelated to the gaming state such as a title display or a demonstration display) is performed on the third symbol gaming device 81, and the setting is displayed as a command. It is transmitted to the control device 114 (see FIG. 19), and a customer waiting display is displayed on the third symbol gaming device 81 based on the command.

  Further, as described above, the customer waiting demo command stored in the customer waiting demo command memory 202c is in accordance with the game specification (game specification A or game specification B in this embodiment) controlled by the main control device 110. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the customer waiting demo command as a result of S313, the value indicating the game specification of the main control device 110 corresponding to the received customer waiting demo command is a model type memory 223a. And a command corresponding to the value corresponding to the received power-on command is transmitted to the display control device 114 (see FIG. 19). Based on the command received from the audio lamp control device 113, the display control device 114 stores the value corresponding to the customer waiting demonstration command output from the main control device 110 as a result of S313 in the model type memory 233c.

  Therefore, when the gaming state is not big hit and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing, the third symbol display device 81 causes the third symbol display device 81 to display waiting for the customer because the number N of active suspension balls is zero. Therefore, as a result of transmitting the customer waiting demonstration command to the voice lamp control device 113, the game specification of the main control device 110 (in the model type memory 223a in the voice lamp control device 113 and the model type memory 233c in the display control device 114) In the present embodiment, a value indicating the game specification A or the game specification B) is stored, and by referring to the value, the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 follow which game specification the main control device 110 follows. It is possible to recognize whether to perform control.

  The sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 may be reset due to noise or the like. In this case, since the contents stored in the model type memory 223a and the model type memory 233c are also reset, after that, both the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are games controlled by the main control device 110. It falls into the situation where it cannot recognize the game specification of. Under this circumstance, even when the effect command is received from the main control device 110, the character information corresponding to the game specification cannot be read out.

  However, since the customer waiting display started on the third symbol display device 81 in response to the output of the customer waiting demonstration command is a display unrelated to the production command, the customer waiting demonstration instructing the start of the customer waiting display. It is useful to make a command a specific command according to the game specification controlled by the main controller 110 and use this command as a noise countermeasure. That is, even if the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are reset due to noise or the like, each time the customer waiting demo command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, the model type memory 223a and the model type memory 233c are Since the value indicating the game specification of the main control device 110 is stored, it is possible to avoid the reset effect due to causes such as noise.

  In addition, the customer waiting display that starts in response to the output of the customer waiting demo command outputs a command for effect such as a variation pattern command to the voice lamp control device 113 when a ball is awarded to the first entrance 64. Is terminated when a situation occurs. Accordingly, the contents of the model format memory 223a and the model format memory 233c are maintained by the customer waiting demo command before the presentation command for executing the next variation display is output. Therefore, the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can be surely recognized as to which game specification is to be complied with, and as a result, the character information corresponding to the game specification can be reliably read out.

  On the other hand, if the demonstration start request flag 203a is off (S312: No) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S312, the third symbol display device 81 is executing the customer waiting display. (S204) is ended.

  In addition, if the result of the check in S303 is that the number of the operation-reserved balls N> 0 (S303: Yes), the operation-reserved ball number N is decremented by 1 (S304), and the data stored in the reservation ball storage area is shifted. Process (S305). This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side. The reserved first area → the execution area, the reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted such as the first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area.

  After the data shift process is performed in S305, the demonstration start request flag 203a is turned off (S306) to start the variable display instead of the customer waiting display (S306), and the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S307). ). The variation start process (S307) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S302, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), refer to a special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203. It is determined whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S308). A special figure control timer (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of change to the end of change. The variation time of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the variation type counter CS3, and this variation time has elapsed. If not (S308: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S309).

  In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, for example, if the currently lit LED is red until the variation time elapses after the variation starts, the red LED is Turn off and turn on the green LED. If the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED. If the blue LED is on, turn on the blue LED. A display mode is set for turning off the red LED and turning on the red LED.

  The variation in the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 includes an actual variation in which the lighting state of the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 actually varies, and a lighting state of the LED 37a for a predetermined stop holding period after the actual variation. And a stop display that is retained. Therefore, “updating the display of the first symbol display device 37” performed in S309 includes changing the display from actual change to stop display.

  Here, the stop symbol displayed by the stop display of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the value of the first hit random number counter C1 as to whether or not it is a big hit. Furthermore, the jackpot stop symbol is distinguished according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 into a stop symbol when a high probability state is reached after a jackpot and a stop symbol that becomes a low probability state after a jackpot. For example, in the case of the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A according to the present embodiment, a blue LED is turned on as a stop symbol if it is the first probability variation jackpot, and if it is the second probability variation jackpot, it is stopped. If the red LED is turned on as a symbol, and if the time is big, the red LED and the blue LED are turned on as a stop symbol. On the other hand, when the lottery result (value of the first random number counter C1) is out of the range, the red LED and the green LED are turned on as a stop symbol. In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

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

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S308: Yes), in order to end the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, FIG. A variation end process to be described later is executed while referring to (S310). This variation end process (S310) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the change end process (S310) is executed, a stop command is set in order to synchronize the change stop of the third symbol display device 81 with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37 (S311). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives this stop command, it instructs the display control device 114 to stop. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation, and receives the stop command, whereby one variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 ends.

  Next, the change start process (S307) described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S307) executed in the change process (see FIG. 9). In the variation start process (S307), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time. For example, in the case of the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A in the present embodiment, as described above, “310,608” is hit among the values 0 to 619 of the first random number counter C1 at the normal low probability. When the probability is high, “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618” It is a win value.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the big hit flag 203b is turned on (S402), the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is confirmed, and the big win The display mode of the hour is set (S403). In the process of S403, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, it is set whether to shift to a high probability state after big hit (whether it is a probable big hit) or to shift to a low probability state (whether it is a short-term big hit). The When the transition state after the big hit is set, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) is set. Further, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 set a jackpot stop symbol that is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on the transition state after the jackpot. That is, the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 is set by setting the transition state after the big hit by the process of S403.

  Next, it is confirmed whether the jackpot display mode set based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 in S403 is a probable change jackpot (S404). As a result of the confirmation in S404, if it is a probable big hit (S404: Yes), the time counter 203c is set to 0 (S405), and a high probability flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S406). ), The process proceeds to S407. The high probability flag (not shown) is a state in which the jackpot probability after the jackpot ends is increased to a high probability (that is, a probability variation state), or the jackpot probability after the jackpot is in a low probability state (that is, a short time) State or normal state). Specifically, this high probability flag indicates ON when the jackpot probability after jackpot increases, and indicates OFF when the jackpot probability after jackpot is in a low probability state.

  On the other hand, if the result of the confirmation in S404 is not a probable big hit, that is, if the time is big hit (S404: No), the hour counter 203c is set to 100 (S414), and the high probability provided in the RAM 203 is high. A flag (not shown) is turned off (S415), and the process proceeds to S407.

  In S407, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S407). When the variation pattern at the time of jackpot is set in the process of S407, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol. Is determined. At this time, the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 are confirmed, and rough symbol fluctuations such as normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the variation time, the variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. decide.

  The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation time, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. However, the fluctuation time can be set using only the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, and can be set only with the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. Whether or not to set with both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S412). In the process of S412, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to a display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, An effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set to indicate whether the reach is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out. In the present embodiment, it is a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the high probability flag is turned on, a low probability state (time-short state, normal state) in which the high probability flag is turned off, and the number of pending operations N Accordingly, the table is set so that the range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is different.

  Next, a fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation is determined (S413). When the variation pattern at the time of detachment is set in the process of S413, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the detachment symbol. Is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S407, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 are confirmed, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the fluctuation time of the rough symbol variation such as, the variation time until the final stop symbol (the middle symbol Z2 in the present embodiment) stops after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, paraphrase) For example, the number of fluctuating symbols) is determined.

  When the process of S407 or the process of S413 ends, the effect time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by the first and second type counters CS1 and CS2 is determined (S408). At this time, the addition / subtraction of effect time is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display The variation time of the device 81 is set. In the present embodiment, the effect time addition / subtraction is determined according to the value of the third variation type counter CS3 when the variation display time is not changed and when the variation display time is added for one second, the variation display time is set to 2. In the case of adding seconds, four types of addition values are determined for the case of subtracting 1 second from the variable display time.

  In addition, when the variable display time is added or subtracted, a notice effect that increases the expected value of the jackpot on the third symbol display device 81 (for example, a slip effect that causes the change time of the variable symbol to be longer than usual and is accompanied by a slip) An effect of displaying a notice character is produced, for example, an effect of making the change time of one change symbol shorter than usual and stopping it immediately). In addition, when the value of the first random number counter C1 is a big hit, since the probability that the added value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, the player expects a big hit by confirming the notice effect. Can do.

  Next, a variation pattern command is set in accordance with the variation pattern (variation time) determined in S407 or S413 (S409), and a stop symbol command is set in accordance with the stop symbol set in S403 or S412. (S410). Then, an effect time addition command is set according to the effect time addition value determined in the process of S408 (S411), and the process returns to the variation process.

  Next, the variation end process (S310) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the change end process (S310) executed in the change process (see FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 11, in this variation end process (S310), first, it is confirmed whether the big hit flag 203b is on (S421). If it is on (S421: Yes), the dynamic display ( Since it is the timing to end the (big change display) and start the jackpot game (transition to the jackpot state), the data at the start of the jackpot is set (S422), and the change end processing (S307) is ended.

  Here, in the process of S422, the time corresponding to the jackpot set in S403 is set. The time set in S422 includes the output time of the opening effect that is output at the time of the jackpot start (jackpot opening time), the opening time (jackpot opening time) and closing time (jackpot closing time) of the specific winning opening 65a, and the third symbol This is the ending production time (big hit ending time) which is the production at the end of the big hit on the display device 81. Specifically, in step S422, the jackpot opening time is set in the jackpot control timer 204, and the jackpot opening time, jackpot closing time, and ending time are respectively written in dedicated buffers provided in the RAM 203. . Note that the jackpot opening time, jackpot closing time, and ending time written in the dedicated buffer are respectively the opening of the specific winning port 65a, the closing of the specific winning port 65a, and The jackpot control timer 204 is set when the ending timing arrives. In the present embodiment, the time corresponding to the jackpot pattern is configured to be set for each jackpot execution by the processing of S422. However, it is not always necessary to set the time for each jackpot execution.

  In the process of S422, the maximum number of times of opening of the specific winning opening 65a (the maximum number of rounds) according to the jackpot set in S403 is set. For example, in the case of the pachinko machine 10 of the game specification A in the present embodiment, if the jackpot mode (type of jackpot) is the first probability variation jackpot, the maximum number of releases is 15, and the second probability variation jackpot If it is, the maximum number of times of opening is 7, and if it is a time-saving hit, the maximum number of times of opening is 2.

  Further, in the process of S422, a jackpot opening start command is set in an output ring buffer (not shown).

  Therefore, as a result of setting the data at the time of jackpot start in S422, the game transitions to the jackpot state by the next cycle of the main process (see FIG. 8), and the jackpot opening effect is started. The number of rounds is displayed on the 7-segment display 37b of the display device 37. In addition, a plurality of LEDs 37a in the first symbol display device 37 are notified of a jackpot lottery result (whether it is a promising big hit or a short and big hit) triggered by a start winning (entering the first entrance 64).

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 203b is off (S421: No) as a result of checking in the process of S421, it is the timing to end the currently running variable display without starting the jackpot game. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter 203c is 0 (S423).

  If the value of the time reduction counter 203c is not 0 as a result of the check in S424 (S423: No), 1 is subtracted from the value of the time reduction counter 203c (S424), and it is confirmed again whether the value of the time reduction counter 203c is 0. (S425). Here, if the value of the time reduction counter 203c is 0 (S425: Yes), it is the timing for ending the time reduction state, so data at the time reduction completion time is set (S426).

  As a result of setting the data at the time reduction end in S426, it is notified that the gaming state has changed from the time reduction state to the normal state due to a change in the lighting state of the plurality of LEDs 37a in the first symbol display device 37. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, an effect indicating that the time-short state has ended is executed.

  As a result of checking in the process of S423, if the value of the hour / short counter 203c is 0 (S423: Yes), or as a result of checking in the process of S425, the value of the hour / short counter 203c is not 0 (S425). : No), data corresponding to the end of the change (at the end of change other than at the end of the time saving state) is set (S428).

  As a result of setting the data at the end of variation in S428, the third symbol display device 81 performs the effect at the end of the normal variation, and the lighting state of the LED 37a in the first symbol display device 37 is the current state. Maintained.

  In the present embodiment, the execution period in one probability variation state is configured from the transition to the probability variation state (after the end of the jackpot satisfying the condition for transition to the probability variation state) until the next jackpot occurs. However, instead of this, the execution period of the probability variation state is changed to the number of lotteries (after the transition to the probability variation state) that is performed on the condition that a ball is awarded to the first entrance 64 (start condition is satisfied, start winning). A configuration may be defined based on the number of times of special symbol variation display in the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 (for example, 100 times). As described above, in the case of the configuration in which the execution period of the probability variation state is defined by the number of lotteries, if “at the end of change” is the timing of the probability variation state end, as a result of the process of S428, the first symbol display device 37 is notified that the gaming state has transitioned from the probabilistic state to the normal state due to a change in the lighting state of the plurality of LEDs 37a, and the third symbol display device 81 has an effect indicating that the variation time reduction state has ended. Executed. Note that whether or not “at the end of change” is the timing of the end of the probability variation state is provided with a counter similar to the time reduction counter 203c in the RAM 203, and a big hit (probability big hit) that satisfies the conditions for transition to the probability variation state has occurred. If the counter value is set to a specified value (for example, 100 times), and the counter value is decremented by 1 each time the variation end process is executed after the end of the jackpot, the counter value becomes “0”. In addition, it may be determined that the execution period of the probability variation state has ended.

  After execution of S426 or S428, the demonstration start request flag 203a is turned on (S427), and this variation end process (S427) is ended. As a result of the demonstration start request flag 203a being turned on by the processing of S427, if the number N of active suspended balls is 0 in the variation process to be executed next time (see FIG. 9), it is stored in the customer waiting demonstration command memory 202c. The waiting customer demonstration command is output to the voice lamp display device 113.

  Next, the above jackpot process (S205) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the jackpot process (S205) executed in the main process (see FIG. 8).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in this jackpot process (S205), first, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot is being hit (S321) similarly to S301 (see FIG. 9). The jackpot process (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the result of the confirmation in S321 shows that the jackpot is being hit (S321: Yes), it is checked whether the jackpot opening is currently in progress (S322). If the jackpot opening is currently in progress, the jackpot opening is performed. The jackpot opening process to be managed is executed (S330), and the jackpot process (S205) is terminated. Each time the jackpot opening process (S330) is executed, the jackpot control timer 204 is decremented by one, and when the value of the jackpot control timer 204 becomes 0, the jackpot release stored in a predetermined buffer in the RAM 203 is released. The time value is set in the jackpot control timer 204, the large opening solenoid (solenoid 209) is turned on, and the opening display command which is a command for instructing the sound lamp display device 113 to display the opening effect is output. Set to buffer (not shown).

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S322, if the current big opening is not in progress (S322: No), it is confirmed whether the specific winning opening 65a is closed, that is, the large opening solenoid (solenoid 209) is turned off. If the specific winning opening 65a is closed (S323: Yes), the value of the jackpot control timer 204 is decremented by 1 (S324).

  After the process of S324, it is confirmed whether the value of the jackpot control timer 204 is 0 (S325). If the value of the jackpot control timer 204 is not 0 as a result of the confirmation in S325 (S325: No), this jackpot process (S205) is terminated as it is in order to continue closing the specific winning opening 65a.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot control timer 204 is 0 (S325: Yes) as a result of checking in the process of S325, either the timing for ending the closing period of the specific winning opening 65a or the timing for ending the jackpot ending Therefore, it is confirmed whether the jackpot ending is currently in progress (S326).

  As a result of checking in the process of S326, if the current big jackpot ending is not in progress (S326: No), whether the closing of the specific winning opening 65a currently being performed is the closing after the final opening, that is, the specific winning opening 65a Is closed after being opened for the maximum number of times of opening (maximum number of rounds) (S327).

  As a result of the confirmation in the process of S327, if the closing of the specific winning opening 65a currently being performed is the closing after the final opening (S327: Yes), the value of the jackpot ending time stored in the predetermined buffer in the RAM 203 Is set in the jackpot control timer 204 (S328), and an ending start command is set in an output ring buffer (not shown) according to the mode of jackpot (probable jackpot or time bonus) set in the process of S403 ( S329), the jackpot processing (S205) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S327, if the closing of the specific prize opening 65a currently being performed is not the closing after the final opening (S327: No), the number of times of opening for opening the specific prize opening 65a is determined. Processing is performed (S335), and the jackpot processing (S205) is terminated. In the number-of-releases determination process (S335), the value of the jackpot opening time stored in a predetermined buffer in the RAM 203 is set in the jackpot control timer 204, the large opening port solenoid (solenoid 209) is turned on, and the opening is being performed. Is displayed in the ring buffer for output (not shown), which is a command for instructing the sound lamp display device 113 to display the effect.

  Also, as a result of checking in the process of S326, if the jackpot ending is currently in progress (S326: Yes), a jackpot end process for performing various settings for ending the jackpot game is executed (S332), and the jackpot flag 203b is turned off. (S333), the demonstration start request flag 203a is turned on (S334), and the jackpot processing (S205) is terminated.

  Here, as a result of the demonstration start request flag 203a being turned on by the processing of S335, if the number N of active suspension balls is 0 in the variation process (see FIG. 9) executed next time, it is stored in the customer waiting demonstration command memory 202c. The stored customer waiting demonstration command is output to the voice lamp display device 113.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S323, if the specific winning opening 65a is not closed (S323: No), a big hit opening process for managing the opening of the specific winning opening 65a is executed (S331). S205) is terminated. In the jackpot release processing (S331), every time the jackpot control timer 204 is executed, the jackpot control timer 204 is decremented by 1. When the jackpot control timer 204 value becomes 0, the jackpot stored in a predetermined buffer in the RAM 203 is displayed. The closing time value is set in the jackpot control timer 204, the large opening solenoid (solenoid 209) is turned off, and a closing display command which is a command for instructing the sound lamp display device 113 to display the closing effect is output. Set to ring buffer (not shown). On the other hand, when it is confirmed that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls is won at the specific winning opening 65a being opened, the same processing as when the value of the jackpot control timer 204 is 0 is performed.

  Next, payout control executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a start-up process of the payout control apparatus 111, and this start-up process is activated when the power is turned on. First, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, the RAM access is permitted (S802), and an external interrupt vector is set (S803).

  Thereafter, a data backup process is executed for the RAM 213 in the MPU 211. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S804). If not stored (S804: No), the backup data is not stored, so the process proceeds to S811. Transition. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 (S804: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S805). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S805: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S811. As will be described later in the processing of S917 in FIG. 15, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 213. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 213 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process of S811 and S812, all areas of the RAM 213 are cleared to 0 (S811), and then the initial value of the RAM 213 is set (S812). Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is set (S804: Yes) and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal (S806: Yes), the data backed up in the RAM 213 is retained. In addition to clearing the information on the occurrence of power interruption (S807), the payout permission flag 213d is turned off (S808) in order to wait for the payout of the prize ball. Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Next, the main process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control apparatus 111 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main process, first, a winning ball command, a payout return command, and a payout initialization command from the main control device 110 are received, and a command determination process for determining the type of these commands is performed (S901). In this process, when a normal command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received, a payout permission flag is turned on, and payout of prize balls and lending balls is permitted.

  When the command determination process (S901) ends, it is determined whether or not the payout is permitted, that is, the state of the payout permission flag is determined (S902), and if the payout is not permitted (S902: No), the main control unit is still present. Since 110 is not in a stand-up state, in this case, the command determination process (S901) is repeatedly executed until the payout is permitted in the command determination process (S901). On the other hand, if the payout is permitted in the processing of S902 (S902: Yes), the state return switch 120 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation is started, the state return operation is executed (S903).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower pan 50 (S904). That is, when the lower pan 50 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, the lower pan full state is set when the lower pan is full. , Set the lower pan full release state. Further, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change in the state of the tank ball (S905). That is, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when the tank ball is not used, the tank ball no state setting is executed. Perform configuration. Thereafter, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and if there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 111 (S906).

  Next, a winning ball payout process is executed by each process of S907 to S909. That is, if the total number of winning balls is not 0 (S907: No, S908: No), the winning ball control process is started to pay out winning balls (S909). . On the other hand, if the prize ball cannot be paid out (S907: Yes) or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (S908: Yes), the process proceeds to the lending and payout process.

  In the lending process of S910 to S912, if the lending is not disabled and a lending payout request from the card unit has been received (S910: No, S911: Yes), The lending control process is started. On the other hand, if the rental ball cannot be dispensed (S910: Yes) or if a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (S911: No), the process proceeds to S913. Similarly, after the ball rental control process (S912) is completed, the process proceeds to S913.

  In the process of S913, the control of the vibrator 134 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged (S913). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S914). If the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored (S914: No), the power failure signal SG1 is received from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. Since it is not output and the power supply is not shut off, in such a case, the process proceeds to S901, and the main process from S901 to S913 is repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the process of S914 (S914: Yes), the result of the power failure is output due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. This means that the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 15 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S915), and the command determination process is executed again in order to prevent the reception of a command transmitted from the main controller 110 (S916). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the RAM 213 (S917), access to the RAM 213 is prohibited (S918), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, for example, the RAM determination value is a checksum value in the stack area and the work area to be backed up in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S914, since the information on the occurrence of power interruption is confirmed at the timing when one cycle of the main process of the payout control device 111 ends, the process is started up when returning from the state before the power interruption. After the process is completed, the process can be started from S901. In other words, the main process can be started in the same manner as when initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 211 are not saved in the stack area, or the stack pointer value is not saved in the initial setting process (S801) without saving the stack pointer value. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can be started from S901. Therefore, the control burden on the payout control device 111 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the payout control device 111 to malfunction or run away. In addition, since the power-off process is executed at the timing when each process is completed, the amount of information to be backed up in the RAM 213 can be reduced.

  Next, processing performed by the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and this start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag is turned on, the current start-up processing is performed during the execution of the power-off processing in S1118 due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “instantaneous power failure”). It is determined whether it has been started (S1002). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S <b> 1115 in FIG. 19), it executes the power-off process of S <b> 1118. The power-off process flag is turned on before the power-off process is executed, and the power-off process flag is turned off after the power-off process ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1118 is being executed can be determined by the state of the power-off process in progress flag.

  If the power-off processing flag is off (S1002: No), the current start-up processing is started after the power supply is completely shut off or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off in S1118 It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1003).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the process of S1006. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1003: Yes), the process proceeds to S1004, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1003: No), the process proceeds to S1007.

  Note that if the current startup process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the memory of the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off, so the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223. First, it is determined that the data in the RAM 22 is destroyed (S1003: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1004. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1118, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, it is determined that the data in the RAM 22 is normal (S1003: No), and the process proceeds to S1007.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1002: Yes), the startup process of this time is after an instantaneous power failure, and during the execution of the power-off process of S1115, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1004 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the processing of S1004, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1004). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1005: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223, and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1006). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality of the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1005: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1014), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the audio output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 223 of an abnormality.

  In the process of S1007, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1007). Since the power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process in S1115 is executed (see S1117 in FIG. 19), the current start-up process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on to reach the process in S1007. This is a case where a power failure is started and a state in which the execution of the power-off process in S1115 is not completed is started. Therefore, in such a case (S1007: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1008), and the process proceeds to S1009.

  On the other hand, the process of S1007 is reached with the power-off flag turned off because the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, for example, through the processes of S1004 to S1006. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: No), S1008 which is the work area clear process of the RAM 223 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1009.

  The reason for skipping the clear process of S1008 is that when the process from S1004 to S1006 is reached via the process of S1006, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process of S1004. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  In the process of S1009, it is confirmed whether a power recovery command or a power-on command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1009). As a result of checking in the processing of S1009, when a power recovery command or a power-on command is received from the main control device 110 (S1009: Yes), the game of the main control device 110 corresponding to the received power-on command or the power recovery command A value indicating the specification (in this embodiment, game specification A or game specification B) is stored in the model format memory 223a (S1010). As a result of the processing of S1010, the sound lamp control device 113 can recognize the game specifications of the main control device 110 according to the contents stored in the model type memory 223a.

  Therefore, even when the RAM data is initialized by turning on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 122 at the time of opening the hall, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power-on command from the main control device 110. By receiving this, it is possible to recognize the game specification of the main control device 110 (in this embodiment, the game specification A or the game specification B).

  Further, the voice lamp control device 113 is generally omitted from a configuration for backing up data when the power is shut off. However, when the power is restored after a power failure, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power return command from the main control device 110. The game specifications of the control device 110 can be recognized.

  As described above, as a result of the processing of S1010, the sound lamp control device 113 can recognize the game specification of the main control device 110, so that in the main processing (see FIG. 19) described later, the recognition is performed. Based on the above, the command for effect (a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a jackpot opening command, etc.) received from the main controller 110 is processed. Therefore, even if the effect command output from the main control device 110 is not distinguished according to the game specification, the effect corresponding to the game specification can be output from the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. .

  Therefore, even when the audio lamp control device 113 is diverted between series models, there is no need to use an effect command differentiated for each game specification, so the effect stored in the ROM 222 of the audio lamp control device 113 is used. An increase in the number of commands can be suppressed. As a result, the sound lamp device 113 can be used without increasing the device cost, and the manufacturing cost of the entire pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

  After the process of S1010, a command corresponding to the received power-on command (power-on command) or a command corresponding to the power-return command (power-return command) is transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1011), and the process proceeds to S1012. .

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S1009, if the power recovery command or the power-on command is not received from the main control device 110 (S1009: No), the processes of S1010 and S1011 are skipped and the process of S1012 is performed. Migrate to

  In the process of S1012, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1012). After the processing of S1012, interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main processing. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 19, the main process executed after the startup process of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113. When the main process is executed, first, it is confirmed whether or not a customer waiting demo command is received from the main control device 110 (S1101).

  If a customer waiting demo command is received as a result of the confirmation in S1101 (S1101: Yes), the game specifications of the main controller 110 corresponding to the received customer waiting demo command (in this embodiment, game specification A). Alternatively, a value indicating the game specification B) is stored in the model format memory 223a (S1102), and a command (customer waiting demo command) corresponding to the received customer waiting demo command is transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1103). Transition to processing.

  As a result of the processing of S1102, the sound lamp control device 113 recognizes the game specification of the main control device 110 (in this embodiment, the game specification A or the game specification B) according to the content stored in the model type memory 223a. Is possible.

  The sound lamp control device 113 may be reset due to noise or the like, but each time a customer waiting demo command is received from the main control device 110, a value indicating the game specifications of the main control device 110 in the model type memory 223a. Is stored, it is possible to avoid the influence of resetting due to noise or the like, and to reliably recognize the game specifications of the main controller 110.

  Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 uses the presentation commands (variation pattern command, stop symbol command, jackpot opening command, etc.) received from the main control device 110 received after receiving the customer waiting command, as the game specifications of the main control device 110. (In this embodiment, the processing is reliably performed according to the game specification A or the game specification B). Therefore, even if the effect command output from the main control device 110 is not distinguished according to the game specification, the effect corresponding to the game specification can be output from the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. .

  As a result, even when the audio lamp control device 113 is diverted between series models, there is no need to use an effect command differentiated for each game specification, so that the effect stored in the ROM 222 of the audio lamp control device 113 is stored. The increase in the number of commands can be suppressed, whereby the sound lamp control device 113 can be diverted without increasing the device cost, and the manufacturing cost of the entire pachinko machine 10 can also be suppressed.

  On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo command is not received as a result of the confirmation in S1101 (S1101: No), the process of S1102 and S1103 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1104.

  In the process of S1104, it is confirmed whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the start of the main process (S1104). If 1 ms or more has not elapsed as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S1104 (S1104: No), the processing proceeds to S1113 without performing the processing of S1105 to S1112. Whether or not 1 ms has elapsed in the process of S1104 is a process related to display (production) in S1105 to S1112, and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 ms), whereas each of S1113 This is because it is preferable to execute the counter update process and the command reception process of S1114 in a short cycle. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of a command transmitted from the main controller 110.

  If 1 ms or more has elapsed in the processing of S1104 (S1104: Yes), the output of each lamp is set so that the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 is set or the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1110 described later is set ( S1105).

  After the process of S1105, a power-on notification process is executed (S1106). The power-on notification process is a notification for notifying that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on (when a power-on command or a power-return command is received). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. In addition, a command is transmitted to the display control device 114 to notify that power is supplied on the screen of the third symbol display device 81. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1107 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  After the process of S1106, a customer waiting display process is executed (S1107). In this customer waiting display process, when the customer waiting demonstration command is received from the main control device 110, or when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player for a predetermined time, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. Settings such as switching to a title screen are performed, and the settings are transmitted to the display control device 114 as commands.

  After the process of S1107, the pending number display update process is executed (S1108). In the hold number display update process, a process of turning on the hold lamp 85 according to the operation hold ball N is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1109). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1109 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process (S1109) ends, the lamp editing process is executed (S1110), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1111). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with the effect command. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81 according to the effect command, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting. Let In the lamp editing process (S1110) and the sound editing / output process (S1111), the effect command is processed in accordance with the contents stored in the model format memory 223a, and the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33 are processed. In addition, an output pattern of the audio output device 226 is set. That is, for example, when the command X is received as a production command from the main control device 110, if the content stored in the model format memory 223a indicates the game specification A, the command X in the game specification A is processed. If the content stored in the model format memory 223a indicates the game specification B, it is processed as the command X in the game specification B, and the lighting patterns of the lighting units 29 to 33 according to the processing, the sound An output pattern of the output device 226 is set.

  Thereafter, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1112), and the process proceeds to S1113. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1112), a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the change pattern command and the effect time addition command transmitted from the main control device 110. The Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process, the effect time of the lamp editing process in S1110 and the sound editing / output process in S1111 is set.

  After the execution of S1112, the variable display process of the third symbol display device 81 is executed (S1113). In this variation display process, a plurality of counters (a counter for setting a stop symbol at the time of big hit, a counter for selecting a stop symbol at the time of disconnection, etc.) mounted on the sound lamp control device 113 are updated. Based on the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command transmitted from the control device 110, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set, or the variation display pattern (rear / rear out, front / rear non-rear reach, complete out) Etc. are set. The stop symbol and the variation pattern are transmitted to the display control device 114 as a command (variation pattern command).

  In the processing of S1113, for example, when the command of the variation pattern transmitted from the main control device 110 is “completely out”, a complete out A pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns corresponding to complete out, and the third symbol display A command is transmitted to the display control device 110 so that the device 81 can produce a completely off A pattern. Therefore, since the detailed variation pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is determined by the sound lamp control device 113 with respect to one variation pattern determined by the main control device 110, the control of the main control device 110 is performed. The burden can be reduced. Furthermore, since the pattern of each effect determined in the main controller 110 can be reduced, the storage capacity of the ROM 202 can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

  Further, in this variation display process (S1113), a production command such as a variation pattern command and a stop symbol command is processed according to the contents stored in the model format memory 223a. Patterns) and stop symbols are set according to the game specifications of the main controller 110.

  That is, for example, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the command X as the stop symbol command, if the content stored in the model type memory 223a, 233c indicates the game specification A, the command X is Processing is performed as a stop symbol command for time bonus (2R time bonus), and as a result, the stop symbol indicating the time bonus (2R time bonus) is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. A command is transmitted to the control device 110. On the other hand, if the contents stored in the model format memories 223a and 233c indicate the game specification B, the command X is processed as the third probability variation big hit (2R probability variation big hit), and the result The command is transmitted to the display control device 110 so that the third symbol display device 81 displays a stop symbol indicating the third probability variation jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot).

  Therefore, there is no need to distinguish the production commands output from the main controller 110 according to the game specifications, and as a result, the number of commands stored in the ROM 202 can be reduced, and an increase in the storage amount of the ROM 202 can be suppressed. Cost reduction can be achieved.

  Then, the command from the main control device 110 is received (S1114). When a command from the main control device 110 is received, if the command is used in the sound lamp control device 113 in accordance with the command, processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 233, and used in the display control device 114. If it is a command, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  When the processing of S1114 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1115). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1115 (S1115: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1117), and the power interruption processing is executed (S1118). After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1119), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1115 (S1115: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1116), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1116: No), the process returns to S1101, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1116: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter the display on the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, processing performed by the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIGS. For convenience of explanation, the external interrupt process of FIG. 21 will be described first, and then the main process of FIG. 20 will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an external interrupt process executed by the MPU 241 in the display control device 114, and is executed when a command is received from the audio lamp control device 113. When the external interrupt process is executed, the received command is determined by the processes of S1301 to S1305.

  If the received command is an effect permission command (S1301: Yes), the effect permission flag 233a of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1307), and the external interrupt process is terminated. If the received command is a variation pattern command (S1301: No, S1302: Yes), the variation start flag 233b of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1308), and the external interrupt process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a power-on command (S1303: Yes), it indicates the game specification (game specification or game specification B in this embodiment) of the main controller 110 corresponding to the received power-on command. The value is stored in the model format memory 233c (S1309), and the external interrupt process is terminated.

  If the received command is a power recovery command (S1304: Yes), a value indicating the game specification of the main controller 110 corresponding to the received power recovery command is stored in the model format memory 233c (S1310), and an external interrupt is issued. The process ends.

  Further, if the received command is a power-on command (S1304: Yes), a value indicating the game specifications of the main controller 110 corresponding to the received customer waiting demo command is stored in the model format memory 233c (S1311), and the external End interrupt processing.

  Therefore, the display control device 114 can recognize the game specification of the main control device 110 by referring to the value stored in the model type memory 233c as a result of S1309, S1310, or S1311. In other words, when the RAM data is initialized by turning on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 122 at the start of the hall operation, when the data is not backed up due to the power interruption, or when the display control device is caused by noise, etc. Even if 114 is reset, the display control device 114 receives the commands corresponding to the power-on command, the power-return command, and the customer waiting demo command output from the main control device 110, respectively. The game specifications of the control device 110 can be recognized.

  As a result, based on the recognition, the display control device 114 processes the effect commands (variation pattern command, stop symbol command, jackpot opening command, etc.) received from the main control device 110 via the sound lamp control device 113. . Therefore, even if the effect command output from the main control device 110 is not distinguished according to the game specification, the effect corresponding to the game specification can be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  For example, when the display control device 114 receives the command X as the stop symbol command, if the content stored in the model format memory 223a, 233c indicates the game specification A, the command X is given as a time and bonus ( As a result, the third symbol display device 81 displays a stop symbol indicating a time bonus (2R time bonus) after the end of the change. On the other hand, if the contents stored in the model format memories 223a and 233c indicate the game specification B, the command X is processed as the third probability variation big hit (2R probability variation big hit), and the result The third symbol display device 81 displays a stop symbol indicating the third probability variation big hit (2R probability variation big hit) after the end of the fluctuation.

  Therefore, when diverting the display control device 114 between the series models, although the character information required for each game specification must be stored in the character ROM 235, the effect command for reading each character information Since there is no need to distinguish between the game specifications, an increase in the number of effect commands stored in the ROM 232 can be suppressed. As a result, the display control device 114 can be diverted without increasing the device cost, and the manufacturing cost of the entire pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

  Further, if the received command is not a production permission command, a fluctuation pattern command, a power return command, a power-on command, or a customer waiting demo command (S1301: No, S1302: No, S1303: No, S1304: No , S1305: No), the process corresponding to the other received command is executed (S1303), and the external interrupt process is terminated. For example, if the received command is a stop command, a process for stopping the fluctuation performed in the third symbol display device 81 is executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 241 in the display control apparatus 114, and this main process is started when the power is turned on. First, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1205). Specifically, processing for initializing the MPU 231 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 233 and the video RAM 234 is performed. After that, the compressed character information stored in the character information memory 235a of the character ROM 235 is read (S1206). In step S1206, character information corresponding to the content stored in the model format memory 233c is read.

  After the processing of S1206, the read character information is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the character information storage area 234b (S1207). Further, in order to display the initial screen, information corresponding to the initial screen is extracted from the character information written in the character information storage area 234b and written to the display storage area 234a (S1208).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect permission flag 233a is turned on in order to determine whether or not the effect permission command transmitted from the main control device 110 has been received (S1209), and if the effect permission flag 233a is not turned on. (S1209: No), the process after S1210 is waited until the production permission flag 233a is turned on.

  As a result of the processing of S1209, if the production permission flag 233a is turned on (S1209: Yes), it is determined whether or not a big hit is made (S1210), and if it is not a big hit (S1210: No), a change start flag is determined. It is determined whether or not 233b is turned on (S1211). As a result, if the fluctuation start flag 233b is turned on (S1211: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 233b is turned off in order to make it possible to determine that the fluctuation has already been started in the processing of S1211 after one cycle ( In step S1212, a change corresponding to the change pattern command is started on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 (S1213).

  On the other hand, if the variation start flag 233b is turned off as a result of checking in the processing of S1211 (S1211: No), or if variation starts in the processing of S1213, the variation effect processing is performed (S1214). In the variation effect process, when the variable display is continuously performed, the character information and the effect pattern information are updated and set (new extraction of the character information from the character information storage area 234b and the extracted character information). When writing to the display storage area 234a) is not performed, the process proceeds to S1215 without performing any particular process. Here, in the processing of S1215, in order to execute the processing (S1210 to S1224) for performing the effect in the third symbol display device 81 every 20 ms, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the processing of S1210 was started. Confirmation (S1225), if not, it waits until 20 ms or more elapses (S1225: No), and if 20 ms or more elapses (S1225: Yes), the processing shifts to the processing of S1210.

  If the result of the processing in S1210 is a jackpot (S1210: Yes), a jackpot effect process is executed (S1216). In the jackpot effect process, the number of rounds, the number of winning balls are updated, the background image and the like that are different for each round are updated (new extraction of character information from the character information storage area 234b and extracted character information) To the display storage area 234a). After the big hit effect process (S1216) ends, the process proceeds to the process of S1225.

  As described above, the main control device 110 in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a process that is always performed when the power is turned on (initialization process or power recovery process (see FIG. 7 for both)). ), A power-on command or a power-return command according to the game specifications is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. On the other hand, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-on command or a power-return command from the main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 stores values specifying game specifications corresponding to those commands in the model format memory 223a, and the model format memory By referring to the contents of 223a, the game specification controlled by the main control device 110 is recognized, and based on the recognition, the command for presentation (variation pattern command, stop symbol command, jackpot, etc.) received from the main control device 110 is recognized. Opening commands, open commands, jackpot ending commands, etc.) are processed according to the game style.

  Similarly, the display control device 114 also stores a value specifying the game specification corresponding to the power-on command or the power-return command received from the main control device 110 via the sound lamp control device 113 in the model type memory 233c, By referring to the contents of the model format memory 223a, the game specification controlled by the main controller 110 is recognized, and based on the recognition, the effect command is processed according to the game style.

  As a result, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are not limited to the model type memory even if the command for effect is not distinguished depending on whether the game specification is the game specification A or the game specification B. Based on the contents stored in 223a, 233c, ROM 222 for storing effect data (such as voice data, lamp lighting data and effect image data (character information)) according to the current game specifications, 235 can be read out, and an effect according to the current game specifications can be visually displayed (output) from the third symbol display device 81 or the lamp display device 227, or can be output audibly from the audio output device 226. Can do.

  For example, when the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 receive the command X as the stop symbol command, if the content stored in the model type memory 223a, 233c indicates the game specification A, the command X is processed as a stop symbol command for a time bonus (2R time bonus), and as a result, the third symbol display device 81 displays a stop symbol indicating a time bonus (2R time bonus) after the end of fluctuation. Is displayed. On the other hand, if the contents stored in the model format memories 223a and 233c indicate the game specification B, the command X is processed as the third probability variation big hit (2R probability variation big hit), and the result The third symbol display device 81 displays a stop symbol indicating the third probability variation big hit (2R probability variation big hit) after the end of the fluctuation.

  Therefore, even when the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are diverted between series models, there is no need to set a command for performance according to the content of the performance for each game specification. Therefore, an increase in the storage amount of the ROM (ROM 222, ROM 232) of the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can be suppressed, and an increase in device cost can be suppressed. In addition, as a result of suppressing the increase in apparatus cost in this way, it is possible to manufacture series models at a low cost.

  In general, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, which perform control not directly related to the player's profit, back up data when the power is turned off in order to reduce manufacturing costs and component costs. There is no configuration to do. For this reason, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the data stored in the sound lamp control device 113 and the RAM (RAM 223, work RAM 233) of the display control device are cleared without being backed up. The contents stored in the format memories 223a and 233c are also cleared. However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment outputs (transmits) a power supply return command from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 when the power failure is recovered. As a result, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display are displayed. The control device 114 can recognize the game specifications controlled by the main control device 110 even after the power failure is restored. That is, the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can recognize the game specifications controlled by the main control device 110 after returning from a power failure without having a configuration for backing up data when the power is shut off.

  Therefore, when the increase in the production command is to be suppressed using the power-on command and the power-return command as described above, it is not necessary to provide a backup function for the audio lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. However, since the manufacturing cost is reduced, it is possible to manufacture a series model at a low cost.

  In addition, the main controller 110 in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the number N of active suspension balls of 0 when the gaming state is not big hit and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. Thus, a customer waiting demonstration command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in order to cause the third symbol display device 81 to display the customer waiting. On the other hand, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the customer waiting demo command from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 stores a value specifying the game specification corresponding to the command in the model format memory 223a, and stores the contents of the model format memory 223a. By referencing, the game specification controlled by the main control device 110 is recognized, and based on the recognition, the effect command received from the main control device 110 is processed according to the game style.

  Similarly, the display control device 114 also stores a value specifying the game specification corresponding to the customer waiting command received from the main control device 110 via the voice lamp control device 113 in the model format memory 233c, and the model format memory 223a. The game specifications controlled by the main control device 110 are recognized by referring to the contents of the above, and based on the recognition, the effect command is processed according to the game style.

  As a result, even when the presentation command that is not distinguished according to the game specifications is received from the main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are stored in the model type memories 223a and 233c. Based on the contents, an effect according to the current game specification can be visually displayed (output) from the third symbol display device 81 or the lamp display device 227, or can be output auditorily from the audio output device 226. .

  The sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 may be reset due to noise or the like. In this case, since the contents stored in the model type memory 223a and the model type memory 233c are also reset, after that, both the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are games controlled by the main control device 110. It falls into the situation where it cannot recognize the game specification of.

  However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a value indicating the game specifications of the main control device 110 in the model format memory 223a and the model format memory 233c every time a customer waiting demo command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Is stored, so that it is possible to avoid the influence of reset due to the above-described noise or the like.

  At this time, the contents of the model format memory 223a and the model format memory 233c are maintained by the customer waiting demo command before the presentation command for executing the next variation display is output. The voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can be surely recognized which game specification the command conforms to, and as a result, the character information corresponding to the game specification can be reliably read out.

  The present invention has been described above based on one embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be inferred.

  For example, in the above embodiment, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 issues a display instruction to the display control device 114. However, the command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device 114. Further, an audio lamp control device may be connected to the display control device, and a command instructing the output of each sound and the lighting of the lamp may be transmitted from the display control device to the audio lamp control device. Furthermore, the sound lamp control device and the display control device may be configured as one control device.

  In the above embodiment, the values corresponding to the game specifications of the main control device 110 corresponding to the power-on command, the power return command, and the customer waiting demo command are displayed in the model type memory 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 and the display. Although it is configured so as to be stored in the model type memory 233c of the control device 114, it may be configured not to be stored in the model type memory 233c. In this case, a command reflecting the game specification is output from the sound lamp control device 113 to the display control device 114, or a command indicating the game specification is transmitted every time the command is output, and the game specification is transmitted to the display control device 114. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the display control according to may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the power-on command, the power-return command, and the customer waiting demo command are commands corresponding to the game specifications controlled by the main controller 110, but the power-on command, power-return command, or customer The waiting demo command and the command corresponding to the game specification may be configured as separate commands. However, in consideration of the suppression of the increase in the number of commands, as in the present embodiment, the command corresponding to the game specification controlled by the main controller 110 is used for the power-on command, the power-return command, and the customer waiting demo command. Is more preferable.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the customer waiting demo command is used as a noise countermeasure of the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. However, when the customer waiting demo command is output, not at the timing of outputting the customer waiting demo command. Or it is good also as a structure which transmits the command which shows a game specification to the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 113 at least once after the output until the next command for presentation is output.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that the winning to the 1st entrance 64 and the passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be held up to 4 times, respectively, the maximum number of times of holding was 4 times. It is not limited and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is different for the part of the third symbol display device 81 by a number or by dividing the number of four divided areas by the number of times of the hold. It may be displayed in a mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

  Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the symbol as identification information in the vertical direction on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, It may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along a predetermined route such as a horizontal direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as the third symbol.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called second type pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as another game machine such as an alepacchi or a sparrow ball.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a prerequisite that a ball is awarded in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Below, the gaming machine and the modification of the present invention are shown. Main control means for performing main control relating to the game, display control means (secondary control means, sub-control means) for performing control based on the command for performance or non-effect command output from the main control means, and its display control In a gaming machine provided with output means for performing visual display or auditory output according to control by means, the main control means is a game specification of a game controlled by the main control means when the power is turned on. A first game specification command output means for outputting to the display control means a game specification command which is a non-production command indicating the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means. A game specification storage means for storing the received game specification command or game specification information corresponding to the game specification command, and two or more games Effect data storage means for storing effect data used for performing visual display or auditory output in accordance with the output by the output device, and the display control means for the effect from the main control means When the command is received, the effect data corresponding to the game specification command stored in the game specification storage means or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification information is stored in the effect data based on the received effect command. A gaming machine 1 which is read out from the means and visually displayed or output audibly on the output device.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means is a command for instructing the display control means to initialize when power is turned on, or the display control means is restored to a power failure. The display control means, when receiving the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means, based on the received game specification command When the display control means performs initialization at power-on and receives the game specification command output from the first game specification command output means, the display control means executes the display based on the received game specification command. A gaming machine 2 characterized by executing processing at the time of power failure recovery in the control means.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, when the display control means receives the game specification command output from the first game specification command output means, before receiving the effect command for the first time from the main control device, The gaming machine 3 characterized in that the received gaming specification command or gaming specification information corresponding to the gaming specification command is stored in the gaming specification storage means.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means is received by the display control means, the game specification command received as such or the game specification command corresponding to the game specification command is received. The information is stored in the game specification storage means before the production command is received for the first time from the main control device. Therefore, when an effect command is subsequently received from the main control means, it is recognized which of the game specifications is the effect command output from the main control means, and the game specifications are determined based on the recognition. The effect data can be reliably read from the effect data storage means. As a result, it is possible to visually display or audibly output an effect according to the current game specifications controlled by the main control means without distinguishing the effect command in the main control device. .

  Therefore, when diverting the display control device in the series model, it is not necessary to set a command for performance according to the content of the performance for each game specification, so it is possible to suppress an increase in the storage amount of the display control device, As a result, there is an effect that an increase in device cost accompanying an increase in the storage capacity of the storage device can be suppressed. By suppressing such an increase in device cost, it is possible to produce series models at low cost.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the main control device detects the winning of a ball in the starting area by the starting winning detecting means for detecting the winning of the ball in the starting area and the starting winning detection means. With this as an opportunity, an effect command output means for outputting an effect command to the display control means at a timing according to each situation in the game, and an effect command is output to the display control means by the effect command output means. Before, it comprises second game specification command output means for outputting a game specification command which is a non-production command indicating a game specification of a game controlled by the main control means, and the display control means includes the second game specification command. When the game specification command output by the output means is received, the received game specification command or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification command is received. Gaming machine 4, characterized in that stored in the game specification storing means.

  The gaming machine 4 includes a customer waiting display command output unit that outputs a customer waiting display command, which is a non-production command to instruct the output device to display a customer waiting display, to the display control unit, and the display control unit includes: When the customer waiting display command output by the customer waiting display command output means is received, based on the received customer waiting display command, the customer waiting display is displayed on the output device, and the second game specification command is displayed. The output means is configured to output the game specification command before or after the production command output means outputs the presentation command to the display control means after the customer waiting display command output means outputs the customer waiting display command. Is output at least once.

  In the gaming machine 5, the gaming specification command output by the second gaming specification command output means also serves as the customer waiting display command output by the customer waiting display command output means. .

  In any of the gaming machines 4 to 6, the main control means stores a number of balls for which a winning in the starting area has been detected by the starting winning detection means and the number of balls for which detection has been suspended. Triggered by the ball number storage means (corresponding to the area of the RAM 203 that stores the number N of operation-reserved balls in the present embodiment) and the start winning detection means that a winning of one ball is detected in the starting area. Of the effect commands output from the effect command output means to the display control means at a timing corresponding to each situation in the game, when the last effect command is output, it is stored in the reserved ball number storage means. Holding ball number confirming means for confirming the number of balls being held (in the present embodiment, the process of S303 corresponds), and the command output means for effect is based on the reserved ball number confirming means. When there is a ball for which detection by the start winning detection means is pending, an effect command is output to the display control means at a timing corresponding to each situation in the game, while the second game specification command The output means outputs the game specification command to the display control means when the number of balls held by the start winning detection means is zero by the reservation ball number confirmation means. Gaming machine 7.

  According to the gaming machine 7, when the last effect command is output from the effect command output means, the reserved ball number storage means for storing the balls for which detection by the start winning detection means is held is stored as the hold ball. If the number of balls checked by the number confirmation means and detected by the start winning detection means is zero, the game specification command is output to the display control means by the second game specification command output means. On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the number-of-holding-ball confirming means, if there is a ball whose detection by the start winning detection means is present, the effect command is output at a timing according to the game situation by the effect command output means. Is output.

  Therefore, if the number of balls that are detected by the start winning detection means is zero as a result of confirmation by the number-of-holding-ball confirming means, the output of the command for production is temporarily interrupted. By outputting the command, the display control means reliably recognizes the game specification of the game controlled by the main control means without being affected by the reset of the display control means due to noise or the like, and according to the game specification. The effect data can be read out.

  The confirmation of the number of balls stored in the reserved ball number storage means by the reserved ball number confirmation means is “the command for the effect is triggered by the fact that the winning prize detection means detects the winning of one ball in the starting area. Confirmation requesting means for making a request to the number-of-holding ball confirming means when the last effecting command is output from the output means to the display control means at a timing corresponding to each situation in the game. (This corresponds to the demonstration start request flag 203a in the present embodiment).

  Further, “the command of the effect command output from the command output means for effect to the display control means at the timing corresponding to each situation in the game when the start winning detection means detects the winning of one ball in the start area. The “when the last effect command is output” may be after the last effect command is output, or when the final effect command is determined to be output (command is (Not output).

  The gaming machine 8 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 9 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 10 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  The first game specification command output means described in claim 1 corresponds to the processes of S110 and S113. The effect command output means described in claim 3 includes change start processing (S307) and change end processing ( S310) and the jackpot process (S205) correspond to each process for outputting a production command (a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a jackpot opening command, an opening command, a jackpot ending command, etc.) The process of S313 corresponds to the second game specification command output means according to item 3, and the process of S313 corresponds to the customer waiting display command output means according to claim 4.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is a figure which shows typically the area division setting and effective line setting of a display screen, (b) is a figure which illustrates an actual display screen. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation start process performed in the fluctuation | variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation completion | finish process performed in the fluctuation | variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the external interruption process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
110 Main control device (main control means)
113 Sound lamp control device (part of display control means)
114 Display control device (part of display control means)
81 3rd symbol display device (output device)
226 Audio output device (output device)
227 Lamp display device (output device)
222 ROM (game specification storage means, effect data storage means)
232 ROM (game specification storage means)
235 Character ROM (effect data storage means)

Claims (5)

A main control means for performing main control relating to the game, a display control means for performing control based on a production command or a non-production command output from the main control means, and visual display or control according to the control by the display control means In a gaming machine equipped with an output means for performing auditory output,
When the power is turned on, the main control means outputs a first game specification command output to the display control means, which is a non-effect command indicating a game specification of a game controlled by the main control means. With means,
When the display control means receives the game specification command output from the first game specification command output means, the display control means stores the received game specification command or game specification information corresponding to the game specification command. Means, and effect data storage means for storing effect data used for performing visual display or auditory output according to two or more game specifications in the output device,
When the display control means receives an effect command from the main control means, the display control means corresponds to a game specification command or game specification information stored in the game specification storage means based on the received effect command. A game machine, wherein the effect data corresponding to the game specifications is read from the effect data storage means and is visually displayed or output on the output device. The game specification command output by the first game specification command output means is a command for instructing the display control means to initialize at power-on, or the display control means instructing processing at the time of power failure recovery It also serves as a command to
When the display control means receives the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means, the display control means initializes the display control means when the power is turned on based on the received game specification command. And when the game specification command output by the first game specification command output means is received, based on the received game specification command, the process at the time of power failure recovery in the display control means is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the game, the main control device detects a winning prize detection means for detecting a winning of a ball in the starting area, and an effect command in the game when the winning prize detection means detects the winning of one ball in the starting area. An effect command output means for outputting to the display control means at a timing according to each situation, and the main control means controls before the effect command is output to the display control means by the effect command output means. A second game specification command output means for outputting a game specification command which is a non-production command indicating the game specification of the game;
When the display control means receives the game specification command output by the second game specification command output means, the received game specification command or the game specification information corresponding to the game specification command is stored in the game specification storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is stored. A customer waiting display command output means for outputting to the display control means a customer waiting display command which is a non-production command for instructing the display of the customer waiting display to the output device;
The display control means, when receiving the customer waiting display command output by the customer waiting display command output means, causes the output device to display the customer waiting display based on the received customer waiting display command,
The second game specification command output means is configured to output an effect command to the display control means by the effect command output means after or after output of the customer wait display command by the customer wait display command output means. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the gaming specification command is output at least once. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the game specification command output by the second game specification command output means also serves as a customer wait display command output by the customer wait display command output means.

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