JP2009034260A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problems: a performance (for instance, a variation performance and a big winning performance or the like) corresponding to a game condition is displayed at a display device such as a liquid crystal display device in a conventional general game machine, however many of the performances are completed in a relatively short time, the shortness of the performance causes a player to easily get bored with the performance and consequently the conventional general game machine tends to incur lost of customers. <P>SOLUTION: According to the game machine of the present invention, since a performance form visually or acoustically output from an output means is changed according to present time information generated by a timing means, even when one performance is configured in a short period of time, the variations are increased, the player is prevented from getting bored with the performance, and the lost of customers from the game machine or a hall where the game machine is installed can be prevented as a result. Also, since the performance mode visually or acoustically output from the output means is changed according to the present time information, the performance mode to be output is changed according to calendars, such as times and seasons for instance. Thus, player's interest over the long span on yearly basis is aroused, and in that regard the lost of customers from the game machine or the hall where the game machine is installed can be prevented. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine having a display device that performs display according to various situations during a game, for example, a pachinko machine having a liquid crystal display device in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed according to the gaming situation. ing.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a variation effect of a symbol that starts when a ball enters (wins) a ball entrance (starting port) made up of electric tulips or the like, and the result of this variation effect The display device displays various effects such as a jackpot effect that is a jackpot (special game state) effect that occurs when the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement.
JP 2000-210427 A

  By the way, in general, the variation effect and the big hit effect displayed on the display device are often configured such that one effect is completed in a relatively short time so that the game can be prevented from being prolonged. However, the short production leads to a short period of time until the player gets bored with the production. As a result, the customer is away from such a gaming machine, and as a result, the hall where such a gaming machine is installed. There was a problem that it was easy to invite away from customers.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a player is less likely to get bored.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes an output means for performing visual or auditory output, and each of the game machine during the game using the game medium or in the standby mode waiting for the game to be performed. Output control means for controlling the mode of visual or auditory output by the output means according to the situation, timing means for generating current information that is information indicating the current time, and Current information acquisition means for acquiring current information generated by the time measuring means, and the output control means has the visual or audible output mode corresponding to the current information acquired by the current information acquisition means. Output mode selection means for selecting is provided, and the output means performs visual or auditory output in a mode selected by the output mode selection means.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising a calendar determining means for determining a current calendar based on the current information acquired by the current information acquiring means in the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the output mode selecting means is The visual or auditory output mode corresponding to the calendar determined by the calendar determination means is selected.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a time zone determination means for determining a current time zone based on the current information acquired by the current information acquisition means, The output mode selection unit selects the visual or auditory output mode according to the time zone determined by the time zone determination unit.

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming board includes a gaming area in which the game is performed, and the gaming board and the game corresponding to the gaming board. A main body member to which the output control means is detachable, the output means being a light emitting means arranged on the front side of the main body member and capable of emitting multiple colors, and the output mode selecting means is As a color emitted by the light emitting means, a color corresponding to the calendar determined by the calendar determining means or the time zone determined by the time zone determining means is selected.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a front side of the main body member is colored white or light color or is coated by plating, and the light emitting means is the main body member. Are arranged on the colored surface or painted surface, and one can emit multiple colors.

  The gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the main body member has in advance power supply means for supplying power to the output control means and the timing means. The timing means, the power supply means and the output control means are connected by a connection cable having a terminal connected to the output control means and a terminal connected to the timing means and the power supply means.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, the mode of visual or audible output corresponding to each situation during the execution of the game using the game medium or in the standby state waiting for the execution of the game is controlled. A visual or audible output in a controlled manner is output from the output means. Here, the current time information generated by the time measuring means is acquired by the current time information acquiring means. The “current time information” is information indicating the current time, and is represented by including one or more units such as seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months, and years.

  When the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means (a part of the output control means) causes a visual or auditory output mode (for example, a character, a pattern, etc.) according to the acquired current information. And a visual output mode such as background, color, lighting interval (flashing interval), or lighting pattern (flashing pattern, and auditory output such as timbre, melody, or sound effect). Then, a visual or audible output in a mode selected by the output mode selection unit is output from the output unit. Therefore, the visual or audible output output from the output means can be made according to the current information obtained from the time measuring means.

  By the way, in a conventional general gaming machine, an effect (for example, a change effect or a jackpot effect) according to a game situation is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. Many are complete. The short of the production leads to the player's tiredness of the production, so there is a problem that it is easy to invite customers away.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the production mode visually or audibly output from the output means is changed according to the current information, so that one production is composed of a short time. Even if it exists, since the variation increases, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the production, and as a result, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the customer from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In addition, since the production mode that is output visually or audibly from the output means is changed according to the current information, the production mode that is output according to the calendar such as time and season can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the interest of the player over a long span of years, and in that respect, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the customer from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the following effect is obtained. When the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the current calendar is determined by the calendar determination means based on the acquired current information. Then, a visual or audible output mode corresponding to the current calendar (for example, time or season, monthly unit, yearly event, etc.) determined by the calendar determination unit is selected by the output mode selection unit. As a result, a visual or audible output in a mode selected by the output mode selection unit is output from the output unit.

  Therefore, the visual or auditory output output from the output means can be made according to the current calendar indicated by the current time information obtained from the time measuring means. When it is carried out, it is possible to change the production at every event implementation time, or to change the production according to the time or season. Therefore, since the player can have a sense of expectation of what kind of performance will be output according to the calendar, the player's interest over a long span of years can be aroused. There is an effect of preventing the customer from leaving the hall where the machine is installed.

  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, the following effect is obtained. When the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the current time zone is determined by the time zone determination means based on the acquired current information. Then, the current time zone determined by the time zone determination means (for example, the daytime zone or the nighttime zone, the morning time zone, the daytime zone, or the night time zone) The output mode selection means selects the visual or auditory output mode according to whether it is a time zone or a time zone divided in units of one hour, and as a result, the output mode selection means A visual or audible output in the selected manner is output from the output means.

  Therefore, the visual or audible output output from the output means can be made in accordance with the current time zone indicated by the current time information obtained from the time measuring means. The production can be changed depending on the time period. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation of what kind of performance is output at which time of the day, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the performance. This has the effect of preventing customers from leaving the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the following effect is produced. The main body member is configured such that a game board including a game area in which a game is played and an output control means corresponding to the game corresponding to the game board are detachable, and faces the front side (that is, the player who plays the game) The light emitting means, which is an output means capable of emitting multiple colors with one, is attached to the side.

  Here, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means indicates the calendar or time zone indicated by the acquired current information (the calendar or time zone determined by the calendar determination means or the time zone determination means) ) Is selected as the color emitted by the light emitting means.

  As a result, the light emitting means attached to the main body member emits light in a color according to the current information obtained from the time measuring means, so the impression of the effect visually recognized by the player changes, and the player's tiredness to the effect is suppressed. It is possible to prevent the customer from leaving the gaming machine or the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the following effect is achieved. Conventionally, one body member is often used (so-called board change) for game boards manufactured for different games. However, if the main body is colored with a strong color such as a dark color, the impression of the color of the main body (particularly the color on the front side) is too strong even if the game board is replaced. There was a problem that it was difficult to appeal to the player.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, the front side of the main body member is colored white or light color or painted by plating, and the light emitting means arranged on the colored surface or painted surface is One can emit multiple colors. Therefore, various impressions can be given to the player even with the same main body member according to the emission color of the light emitting means arranged on the colored surface or the painted surface of the main body member.

  Therefore, even after the game board is installed, the impression can be changed according to the color emitted by the light emitting means, so even if the same main body member is used for a long time, the main body member itself has been replaced many times. There is an effect that it is possible to give the player the impression that it is a new stand over and over, and to prevent the player from getting bored with the game and the effects performed in the game.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to claim 5, the front side of the main body member is not limited to being entirely white or light-colored or painted by plating, but the main part is not If it is colored or painted, the above-mentioned effects can be achieved. Further, in the gaming machine 9, the front side of the main body member is “colored in white or light color” not only when the material itself such as resin is colored, but also when it is colored by painting on the surface of the material. Including.

  According to the gaming machine of the sixth aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the following effect is produced. Power supply means for supplying power to the output control means and timing means are attached in advance to the main body member, and the timing means, power supply means, and output control means include terminals connected to the output control means, timing means, and They are connected by a connection cable having a terminal connected to the power supply means. Therefore, it is easy to separate the output control means from the main body member having the power supply means and the time measuring means, and it is possible to easily replace the output control means according to the game at the time of changing the board. As a result, game machines with different models and specifications that are performed using the current time information generated by the time measuring means can also be configured so that the player does not get bored. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to efficiently prevent the customer from leaving the hall.

  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 so as to be openable and closable to 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 the present embodiment, the front frame 14 and the surface of the lower dish unit 15 are configured as molded products of a resin colored in white (for example, ABS resin).

  In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward 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 that is 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 to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere 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. This 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 reach effect.

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

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of three-color LEDs or full-color LEDs are employed as the light-emitting means used in the illumination parts 29 to 33, and the illumination parts 29 to 33 are capable of color development (light emission) in full color. It is configured.

  In the present embodiment, a white or translucent (white cloudy) lens body is employed as a lens body that covers the front side (front side) of the LED. As described above, since the surfaces of the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15 are colored in white, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is configured by configuring the lens body covering the LEDs to be white or translucent (white cloudy color). The (front side) color can be unified to a white or whitish color.

  Thus, since the color of the front side in the pachinko machine 10 is unified to a white or whitish color, the illumination parts 29 to 33 are configured to be capable of full color development. The impression that the player holds for the pachinko machine 10 can be changed according to the lighting color (light emission color).

  By the way, when manufacturing a new pachinko machine 10, a game board (as an example, the game board 13 shown in FIG. 2) is manufactured according to the game contents (models and model differences) for different game contents. However, from the viewpoint of reducing manufacturing costs, the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 are often used. That is, it is used in the hall as a new pachinko machine 10 by so-called “replacement” in which the game board 13 is replaced from the back side of the inner frame 12.

  Here, when the color of the front frame 14 is colored with a strong color such as a dark color, the color impression on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, such as the front frame 14, is obtained even if the board is changed. If it is too strong, it will be difficult to appeal to the player that it is a new platform. Therefore, even if a new game or production comes to be implemented by changing the board, the player is easily bored.

  On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the front frame 14 is colored white, and furthermore, the lens body covering the LED is white or translucent (white cloudy) Therefore, the color of the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is unified to a white or whitish color. Therefore, the impression in the case where the illumination parts 29 to 33 are not lit can be reduced, and as a result, various impressions can be given to the player according to the lighting color of the illumination parts 29 to 33. . Therefore, even when the same frame (the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15) is used for a long time, it is possible to give the player the impression that it is a new stand as many times as the frame itself has been replaced many times. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with respect to a game executed in the same frame and an effect performed during the game (a visual effect by image display and an audio effect by sound). .

  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 LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs. In addition, 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) 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, which is plated with chromium, is attached to the 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 ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated 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 fired 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 operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A 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 port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the 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 on the inner side 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 circumference 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 surround the front and rear. A game area to be played is formed. The game area is a substantially circular area that is formed on the front surface of the game board 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70.

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide 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 the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning 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, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. 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 portion of the game area as viewed from the front (upper right portion in 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 the process of being probabilistically changing, operating in a short time, or in a normal state, indicating whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing or not by a lighting state, and the symbols corresponding to the probable big hit. Whether the symbol is a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot or an out-of-game symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or the number of reserved balls is indicated by a lighting state. The 7-segment display device 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. Note that the LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and the combination of the emission colors can suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with fewer LEDs. .

  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. Furthermore, during the probability change in this 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 constituted by a light emitting diode (LED) that displays the second symbol in a variable manner 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 includes a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. 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 is performed accordingly. 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 number of times of holding is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less, Or you may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) of 5 times or more. 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. In addition, 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 “x” in FIG. 1 are alternately lit to display a variation, and the variation display is stopped when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “◯”). The 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 on the display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81. You may make it carry out using a part of. 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 16 times (16 rounds), for example. 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 the ball cannot win or is 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, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. 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 through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). 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. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an RTC board 117 is attached to the outer surface of the control board unit 91 (below the RAM erase switch 122).

  A connector 402 is formed in the sound lamp control device 113, and one end of a harness 404 composed of a plurality of signal lines is connected to the connector 402 of the sound lamp control device 113. On the other hand, the RTC board 117 is provided with a connector 401, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a connector 403. A harness 404 having one end connected to the connector 402 of the sound lamp control device 113 is a signal line 404a that connects the RTC board 117 and the sound lamp control device 113, and a signal that connects the power supply device 115 and the sound lamp control device 113. The end of the signal line 404 a is connected to the connector 401, and the end of the signal line 404 b is connected to the connector 403.

  As described above, the sound lamp control device 114 includes the power supply device 115 that supplies power to the sound lamp control device 114 and the current data (hours “year, month, day, hour, minute, It is configured so that it can be easily separated from the RTC board 117 that supplies data (indicated by “second”).

  In addition, since the RTC board 117 is attached to the outer surface of the control board unit 91, even if the RTC board 117 is not required due to a difference in the model or the like, it can be dealt with only by changing the cable. it can. Furthermore, it is easy to change the wiring when changing the board.

  3 shows a mode in which the harness 404 is pulled out from the portion corresponding to the connector 402 in the back pack 92 that forms the protective cover portion. However, the harness 404 connected to the connector 402 is connected to the back pack. The configuration may be such that the inner side of 402 is passed through and the back pack 92 is pulled out below the connector 402 (on the RTC board 117 side).

  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 (main 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 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). 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 start-up process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 7). 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, an NMI interruption process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  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 power supply device 115 that supplies power to the main control device 110, a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, and the like (not shown). Various switches 208 including a switch group, a sensor group, and the like, a large opening solenoid for opening and closing forward with the lower side of the opening and closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a as an axis, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like A solenoid 209 is connected.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is 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 (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213.

  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 input / output port 215 is connected to the power supply device 115 that supplies power to the payout control device 111, the main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that 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 apparatus 81 performed etc. is controlled. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 has an RTC memory 223a, an acquisition timing counter 223b, and a daytime flag 223c. The RTC memory 223a stores current data read from the RTC board 117.

  The acquisition timing counter 223a is a counter for measuring the timing of reading the current data from the RTC board 117. For example, the acquisition timing counter 223a is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 255, and the maximum value (for example, 0 to 255 can be obtained). Is configured as a loop counter that returns to 0 when 255) is reached. The acquisition timing counter 223a is first initialized to 0 when the power to the sound lamp control device 113 is turned on, and then the value is updated by 1 in a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) executed every 2 ms. Is done. Reading of the current data from the RTC board 117 is performed when the value of the acquisition timing counter 223a is returned to zero.

  The daytime flag 223c is a flag indicating whether or not the present daytime is present, that is, whether or not the present day is included in a time zone (for example, 6:00 to 18:00) defined in advance as daytime. is there. The daytime flag 223c is set to ON during the daytime, and set to OFF at night instead of during the daytime.

  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 input / output port 225 includes the power supply device 115 that supplies power to the sound lamp control device 113, the main control device 110, the display control device 114, the RTC board 117 (RTC circuit 272), the sound output device 226, and the lamp display device. 227 and the like are connected to each other.

  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 power supply device 115 that supplies power to the display control device 114 and the output side of the sound lamp control device 113, and the output side of the input port 237 is MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233. The image controller 236 is connected.

  A video RAM 234 and a character ROM 235 are connected to the image controller 236, and an output port 238 is connected via a bus line 240. 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 stores 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 RTC memory 233a and a daytime flag 233b.

  The RTC memory 233a stores the current data read from the RTC board 117 by the sound lamp control device 133. Similarly to the daytime flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 133, the daytime flag 233b is set to ON when the present is daytime, and is turned off at night instead of daytime. The flag to be set.

  In addition, the work RAM 233 includes, as flags (not shown), an effect permission flag that indicates whether or not the effect is permitted, and a variation start flag that indicates whether or not the variable display should be started. The effect permission flag (not shown) 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 turned off when the power is cut off. . The variation start flag (not shown) 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 the third symbol display device 81 displays the variation display. Is turned off when is started.

  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) displayed in a variable manner, and symbol data other than the numerical data (for example, a symbol of a box or a symbol of a helmet). (See FIG. 5B)), background symbols, notice character designs, character designs (for example, boys (see FIG. 5B)), and the like are stored.

  Note that the character information memory 235a of the present embodiment stores each season (spring (for example, March to May), summer (for example, June to August), autumn (for example, September to November), and winter. (For example, December to February)) is stored (numerical data, symbol data such as background symbols and character symbols, etc.). Although details will be described later, when the display control device 114 is turned on, the character information of the season indicated by the current data obtained from the RTC board 117 is read out.

  Furthermore, the character information for each season is composed of character information for daytime and character information for night. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, based on the current data obtained from the RTC board 117, during the daytime, symbols for the daytime (background symbols, character symbols, third symbols, etc.) are displayed on the third symbol display device. 81. If it is night, a symbol for the night can be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The character information memory 235a stores the character information as described above as compressed data in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In this 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 written in the character information storage area 234b of the video RAM 234.

  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 as materials such as background symbols and decorative patterns 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 the 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 necessary operating voltages to the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path connected to the input / output ports 205, 215, 225, and 237. 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 necessary voltages are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 and the like using the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage. The power supply unit 251 supplies an operating voltage to the RTC substrate 117 through a power supply path connected to the RTC substrate 117. Therefore, the RTC substrate 117 is driven by the voltage supplied from the power supply unit 251 while the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  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. By 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 an NMI interrupt process (not shown). 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, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (not shown), and can store and complete the information about the occurrence of power interruption in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213.

  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.

  The RTC board 117 includes a battery 271 serving as a power supply when power is not supplied from the power supply unit 251 and an RTC circuit that generates (updates) current data indicating time by “year, month, day, hour, minute, second” ( Real-time clock circuit) 272. The RTC circuit 272 is connected to the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113 and constantly outputs the generated current data to the sound lamp control device 113.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 5 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 5B 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-shaped petal shape formed smaller than this 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 are added. 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.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main controller 110 is a big win, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured as follows. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added is arranged. On the other hand, when shifting to the low probability state after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are arranged. Here, the high probability state refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, a so-called probability fluctuation (probability change). Further, the normal state (low probability state) refers to a time when the probability of hitting is not probable, and refers to a state where the probability of jackpot is normal, that is, a state where the probability of jackpot is lower than that during probability change.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the display screen of the 3rd symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two vertically and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm in which the 3rd 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 symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. 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 scrolls from top to bottom with periodicity. The display is changed. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  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 the combination of jackpot symbols on one of the active lines at the time of the stop (in this embodiment, the same Jackpot animations are displayed as jackpots.

  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, Ds3 are usually covered with double-open opaque doors that are electrically opened and closed by solenoids (not shown), and sometimes the solenoids are excited and the doors are 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. 5B, 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 center notice area Ds2, 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 or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out. 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, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 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 an initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, 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. 11), 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). 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 accordance with the ball winning timing.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and each time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11) is executed. It is updated once and updated repeatedly within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8). The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are "59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733".

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 at the time of the big hit, and in this embodiment, one by one is added in order within the range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value (that is, After reaching 4), it is configured to return to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, regularly (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in In addition, the value of the random number that becomes a high probability state after the jackpot is “1, 2, 3”, the value of the random number that becomes the low probability state after the jackpot is “0, 4”, and two types of hits are determined. The Therefore, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a display mode corresponding to two types of jackpots of a high probability state and a low probability state, and one type of display mode corresponding to a deviation. Any one of the three display modes is selected.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “Leach other than out of front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) after the occurrence of reach, and the final stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected as “completely out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored.

  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 is based 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 reserved ball storage area each random number value is stored (that is, the number of reservations), 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 in the 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”.

  Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined by the first variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining 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 reach occurs. 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. Therefore, 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. 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 per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. Get when it is done. 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 within the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 11). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8).

  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 allocation that is started periodically (in a 2 ms cycle in this embodiment). And an NMI interrupt process (not shown) described above. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process will be described first, and then the startup process and the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 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 updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated. 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, 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 each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When reaching 738, 4, 238, 250), respectively, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Thereafter, a start winning process (see FIG. 12) associated with winning in the first entrance 64 is executed (S504), a firing control process is executed (S505), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. 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. 12 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 11).

  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 active reserved balls of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is discriminated (S602). If there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of reserved balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the number of reserved balls N 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.

  Next, referring 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 erase 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 S111. 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 shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S111 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 the process moves to S111 even in such a case. 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 the process of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). 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 transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) 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 (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) 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 the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure 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), the information on the occurrence of power interruption 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 returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. 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. In the process of S110, the interruption 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 with a period of 4 ms, 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 value (198, 240, 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). Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process, a large opening opening / closing 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 big win 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. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds.

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) 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 according to 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, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment). . 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 value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and 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 (not shown) is executed, the process at the time of power-off 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.

  Note that the processing of S207 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206 is completed, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main 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) 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 determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), 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), this process is terminated as it is. If the number of the operation hold balls N> 0 (S303: Yes), the operation hold ball number N is decremented by 1 (S304), and the data stored in the hold ball storage area is shifted (S305). This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, 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, the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306). The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed (S307). The display time during fluctuation of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the fluctuation type counter CS3. If it has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308).

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

  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 (S307: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S309). Whether or not the stop symbol is set is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if it is a big hit, the symbol that becomes a high probability state after the big hit by the value of the first hit type counter C2 Or a symbol that is in a low probability state is determined. In this embodiment, a red LED is turned on when a high probability state is reached after a big hit, a green LED is turned on when a low probability state is reached, and a blue LED is turned on when it is out of place. 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.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the processing of S309, the variation stop of the third symbol display device 81 is stopped to synchronize with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. A command is set (S310). 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 variation start process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 9). In the variation start process (S306), 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 or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time. As described above, “373,727” is a winning value among the values 0 to 738 of the first random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, and “59,109,163, 211,263,317,367, "421,479,523,631,683,733" is the winning value.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is confirmed, and the display mode for the big hit is set (S402). ). In the process of S402, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, whether to shift to the high probability state or shift to the low probability state after the big hit is set. 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, based on the transition state after the jackpot, the jackpot stop symbol stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set by the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. 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 S402. Of the numerical values 0 to 4 of the first hit type counter C2, when “0, 4”, the state shifts to the low probability state, and when “1, 2, 3”, the state shifts to the high probability state. .

  Next, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S403). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S403, 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. The 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 this embodiment, the middle symbol Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. To do.

  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.

  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 (S404). In the process of S404, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the 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, as described above, the range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 varies depending on whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state and the number of operation suspensions N. So the table is set up.

  Next, the variation pattern at the time of detachment is determined (S405), 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, as in the process of S403, 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. The fluctuation time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, the middle symbol Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 , The number of variation symbols).

  When the process of S403 or the process of S405 is completed, 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 (S406). 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 this embodiment, the addition / subtraction of the production time 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 seconds. In the case of addition, four types of addition values for the case of subtracting 1 second from the variable display time are determined.

  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, the probability that an added value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, so that the player expects a big hit by confirming the notice effect. Can do.

  Next, a variation pattern command is set according to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in S403 or S405 (S407), and a stop symbol command is set according to the stop symbol set in S402 or S404. (S408). Then, an effect time addition command is set according to the added value of the effect time determined in the process of S406 (S409), and the process returns to the variation process.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 221 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 allocation that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 ms). Included.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113. This start-up process is a process that is activated when the sound lamp control device 113 is powered 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 startup processing is performed in step S1115 in the main processing (see FIG. 14) due to an instantaneous voltage drop (instant power failure, so-called “instantaneous power failure”). In step S1002, it is determined whether the process is started during the power-off process. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S <b> 1112 in FIG. 14), it executes a power-off process in S <b> 1115. 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 S1115 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power-off process in progress flag.

  If the power-off process flag is off (S1002: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process at S1115 is performed. 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 S1008.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), 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 S1115, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio 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 S1008.

  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 in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1005: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1007), 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 S1008, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1008). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, the power-off flag is turned on by the processing of S1114. In other words, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process in S1115 is executed, the current start-up process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on to reach the process in S1008. This is a case where a power failure has occurred and started in a state where the execution of the power-off process in S1115 is not completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1009), and then the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1010). 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.

  On the other hand, when the power-off flag is turned off, the process of S1008 is reached because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process of S1008 is performed via 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), S1009, which is the process of clearing the work area of the RAM 223, is skipped, the process proceeds to S1010, and the initial value of the RAM 223 is set.

  The reason for skipping the clear process of S1009 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.

  After the processing of S1010, the current data output from the RTC board 117 (RTC circuit 272) is read (S1011), the current data is stored in the RTC memory 223a (S1012), and the daytime flag 223c is turned off to initialize the current data. (S1013).

  After the processing of S1013, it is confirmed whether or not the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating the daytime, that is, whether or not the current date is the daytime (S1014). In S1014, it is determined whether or not the present time is in the day depending on whether or not the time indicated by the current data is included in a time zone defined in advance as daytime.

  For example, when it is defined that the time zone from 6:00 to 18:00 is daytime, the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is “June 20, 2007, 9: 5: 28”. , It is determined that the current time is daytime as a result of the processing of S1014. On the other hand, if the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a indicates “June 20, 2007, 18: 00: 5”, it is determined that the current time is night as a result of the processing of S1014. Is done.

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1014, when it is determined that the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating the daytime (S1014: Yes), the daytime flag 223c is turned on (S1015), The process proceeds to S1016.

  On the other hand, if the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is determined to be a value indicating the night (S1014: No) as a result of checking by the processing of S1014, the processing of S10115 is skipped, and the daytime While the flag 223c is kept off, the process proceeds to S1016.

  In S1016, the value of the acquisition timing counter 223b is cleared to 0 (S1016). After the process of S1016, the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is output to the display control board 114, the interrupt permission is set (S1011), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the main process executed after the startup process of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 14 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 determined whether or not 4 ms or more has elapsed since the start of the main process (S1101). If 4 ms or more has not elapsed (S1101: No), the processes of S1102 to S1109 are performed. Without proceeding to S1110.

  Here, in the process of S1101, whether or not 4 ms has elapsed is determined in S1102 to S1109 in relation to the display (production), whereas it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 4 ms). This is because it is preferable to execute the updating process of each counter in S1110 and the command receiving process in S1111 in a short cycle. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of a command transmitted from the main controller 110.

  As a result of the confirmation in S1101, if 4 ms or more have elapsed (S1101: Yes), a lamp output process is executed (S1102). In the lamp output process (S1102), the output to each of the lamps such as the lighting units 29 to 33 is set so that the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 is set or the lamp lighting mode is edited by the lamp editing process (S1107) described later. Set.

  By the way, as described above, each of the illumination units 29 to 33 is configured to be capable of full color, and the emission color of the illumination units 29 to 33 is the RTC memory in this lamp output processing (S1102). It is set according to the time indicated by the current data stored in 223a. Although details will be described later, the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is appropriately updated by a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) executed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms). The emission color corresponding to the time (calendar and time) is set as appropriate.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the light emission colors of the illumination units 29 to 33 change according to a predetermined season, and the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a indicates spring. The value is green, the summer value is blue, the autumn value is brown, and the winter value is white.

  Thus, for example, when it is preliminarily specified that spring is March to May, summer is June to August, autumn is September to November, and winter is December to February, the RTC memory If the current data stored in 223a indicates “June 20, 2007, 9: 5: 28”, as a result of the lamp output process (S1102), the illumination units 29 to 33 display the summer color. In this case, blue is used as the emission color, and the lamp is lit in the lighting mode of the lamp edited by the lamp editing process (S1107).

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the emission color changes even during the same season or during the day or at night. For example, the RTC memory 223a includes Even if the stored current data is the same summer value, it is a blue with a strong blue during the daytime and a blue with a strong redness and near purple at night. As another example, even if the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating the same winter, it is a yellowish white during the daytime and a blueish white at night. Is done.

  Thus, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, since the luminescent color of the illumination parts 29-33 which can color full color is changed according to the present season or time slot | zone, a player is the pachinko machine 10 The pachinko machine 10 that plays the same game can make it difficult for the player to feel bored, and also make the player have a sense of expectation for the production for each season or time period. it can.

  After the lamp output process (S1102) is executed, a power-on notification process is executed (S1103). This power-on notification process (S1103) is a notification for notifying that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on. This is done by the device 227. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  After the power-on notification process (S1103) is executed, a customer waiting effect process is executed (S1104). If the power is not turned on, notification by the power-on notification process (S1103) is not performed, and the process proceeds to a customer waiting effect process (S1104).

  After execution of the customer waiting effect process (S1104), the hold number display update process is executed (S1105). In the customer waiting effect, when a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command as a display control device. 114. In the number-of-holds display update process, a process for turning on the hold lamp 85 in accordance with the operation hold ball N is performed.

  After the reserved number display update process (S1105), the frame button input monitoring / effect process is executed (S1106). In this frame button input monitoring / production process (S1106), the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process of setting to perform an effect corresponding to. 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 S1106 is omitted.

  After executing the frame button input monitoring / effect process (S1106), the lamp editing process is executed (S1107). In this lamp editing process (S1107), the lighting patterns of the lighting units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81.

  After the ramp editing process (S1107), the sound editing / output process is executed (S1108). In this sound editing / output process (S1108), the output pattern of the audio output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound corresponding to the setting is output from the audio output device 226. Is done.

  After executing the sound editing / output process (S1108), the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1109), and the process proceeds to S1110. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, 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. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process, the effect time of the lamp editing process in S1107 and the sound editing / output process in S1108 is set.

  In S1110, the variable display process of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is performed (S1110). In this variation display process (S1110), 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 losing, etc.) mounted on the sound lamp control device 113 are updated. Based on the value and the variation pattern command or stop symbol command transmitted from the main control device 110, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set, or the variation display pattern (reach out of front / rear, reach other than front / rear out, Completely off) is set. The stop symbol and the variation pattern are transmitted to the display control device 114 as a command.

  In the process of S1110, for example, when the command of the variation pattern transmitted from the main controller 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.

  Then, the command from the main control device 110 is received (S1111). 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 S1111 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1112). 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 S1112 (S1112: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1114), and the power interruption processing is executed (S1115).

  After executing the power-off process (S1115), the power-off process flag is turned off (S1116), 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 S1112 (S1112: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1113), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1113: No), the process returns to S1101, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1113: Yes), the process is infinitely looped 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.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the sound lamp control device 113. This timer interruption process is executed, for example, every 2 ms by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113. As shown in FIG. 15, in this timer interrupt process, first, the value of the acquisition timing counter 223b is updated (S1201), and it is confirmed whether the value of the acquisition timing counter 223b is 0 (S1202).

  If the value of the acquisition timing counter 223b is not 0 (S1202: No) as a result of checking in the processing of S1202, it is not the acquisition timing of the current data, so this timer interrupt processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the acquisition timing counter 223b is 0 as a result of checking in the processing of S1202 (S1202: Yes), the current data acquisition timing has arrived and is output from the RTC board 117 (RTC circuit 272). The current data is read (S1203), and the current data is stored in the RTC memory 223a to update the current data (S1204). After the processing of S1204, the current command corresponding to the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is output to the display control device 114 (S1205).

  After the processing of S1205, it is confirmed whether the daytime flag 223c is on (S1206). If it is on (S1206: Yes), whether the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating night. (S1207).

  If the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is determined to be a value indicating night (S1207: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in S1207, the current time indicated by the current data is not daytime. Since the time of the time zone defined as night has been reached, the daytime flag 223c is turned off (S1208), the night command is output to the display control device 114 (S1209), and this timer interrupt process is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating the daytime as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S1207 (S1207: No), the current time is the time zone during the daytime. Therefore, the processing of S1208 and S1209 is skipped, and this timer interrupt processing is terminated.

  If the daytime flag 223c is off (S1206: No), it is confirmed whether or not the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating the daytime (S1210). If the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is determined to be a value indicating daytime as a result of checking in the processing of S1210 (S1210: Yes), the current time indicated by the current data is not night. Since the time of the time zone defined as daytime has been reached, the daytime flag 223c is turned on (S1211), a daytime command is output to the display control device 114 (S1212), and this timer interrupt process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1210, when it is determined that the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a is a value indicating night (S1210: No), the time zone in which the current time is night is night. Since there is no change, the processing of S1211 and S1212 is skipped, and this timer interrupt processing is terminated.

  Next, processing performed in the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. For convenience of explanation, the external interrupt process of FIG. 17 will be described first, and then the main process of FIG. 16 will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an external interrupt process executed by the MPU 231 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, it is confirmed whether or not the received command is an effect permission command (S1401: Yes). If an effect permission command is received (S1401: Yes), the work RAM 233 An effect permission flag (not shown) is turned on (S1407), and this external interrupt process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1401, if the received command is not an effect permission command (S1401: No), it is confirmed whether it is a variation pattern command (S1402). If the received command is a variation pattern command (S1402: Yes), a variation start flag (not shown) in the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1408), and this external interrupt processing is terminated.

  If the received command is not a variation pattern command as a result of the confirmation in S1402 (S1402: No), it is confirmed whether it is a daytime command (S1403). Here, if the received command is a daytime command (S1403: Yes), the daytime flag 233b of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1409), and this external interrupt process is terminated.

  If the received command is not a day command as a result of the confirmation in S1403 (S1403: No), it is confirmed whether it is a night command (S1404). If the received command is a night command (S1404: Yes), the daytime flag 233b of the work RAM 233 is turned off (S1410), and this external interrupt process is terminated.

  Furthermore, if the received command is not a night command as a result of the confirmation in S1404 (S1404: No), it is confirmed whether it is a current command (S1405). If the received command is the current command as a result of the confirmation in S1405 (S1405: Yes), the current data indicated by the current command is stored in the RTC memory 233a (S1411), and this external interrupt process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not the current command as a result of checking in the processing of S1405 (S1405: Yes), the processing corresponding to the other received command is executed (S1406), and the external interrupt processing 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.

  Therefore, the display control device 114 receives the daytime command or the nighttime command from the sound lamp control device 113, so that the current time zone indicated by the current data generated by the RTC board 117 (RTC circuit 272) is set in the daytime flag 233b. It can be recognized as a state. Further, the display control device 114 receives the current command from the sound lamp control device 113, thereby grasping the current time (calendar or hour) read by the sound lamp control device 113 from the RTC board 117 (RTC circuit 272). be able to.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the MPU 231 in the display control apparatus 114, and this main process is started when the power is turned on. First, initial setting processing accompanying power-on is executed (S1301). Specifically, processing for initializing the MPU 231 and clearing the storage of the work RAM 233 and the video RAM 234 is performed.

  After the initial setting (S1301), it is confirmed whether the current data has been received from the sound lamp control device 113 (S1302). If the reception of the current data is not confirmed (S1302: No), the reception by S1302 is confirmed until the current data is confirmed. Repeat the check. On the other hand, if the reception of the current data is confirmed as a result of the confirmation in S1302 (S1302: Yes), the received current data is stored in the RTC memory 233a (S1303).

  After the process of S1303, character information in a compressed format corresponding to the current data stored in the RTC memory 233a is read from the character information memory 235a of the character ROM 235 (S1304). That is, in the process of S1304, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the character information corresponding to each season (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) is stored in the character information memory 235a in a compressed format. Character information corresponding to the season indicated by the value of the current data stored in 233a is read.

  After the processing of S1304, the character information for each season read according to the current data stored in the RTC memory 233a is decompressed, and the decompressed character information is stored in the character information storage area 234b (S1305).

  After the processing of S1305, initialization is performed by turning off the daytime flag 233b (S1306), and whether the current data stored in the RTC memory 233a is a value indicating daytime, that is, the current daytime. Whether or not (S1307). In S1307, the time indicated by the current data is included in the time zone defined in advance as daytime, as in S1014 of the above-described start-up process (see FIG. 13) executed by the sound lamp control device 113. It is determined whether or not the present daytime is based on whether or not

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1307, when it is determined that the current data stored in the RTC memory 233a is a value indicating the daytime (S1307: Yes), the daytime flag 233b is turned on (S1308), The process proceeds to S1309.

  On the other hand, if the current data stored in the RTC memory 233a is determined to be a value indicating night (S1307: No) as a result of checking through the processing of S1307, the processing of S1308 is skipped, and the daytime The process proceeds to S1309 while the flag 233b is turned off.

  In S1309, 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 in accordance with the value of the daytime flag 233b, and is displayed in the display storage area 234a. Writing is performed (S1309).

  That is, in the processing of S1309, when the daytime flag 233b is on, the daytime character information is extracted, and when the daytime flag 233b is off, the night character information is extracted. Therefore, as a result of the processing in S1309, the character information corresponding to the current season and the character information corresponding to the current time zone indicated by the value of the daytime flag 233b is written in the display storage area 234a. As an initial screen, a symbol (background symbol, character symbol, third symbol, etc.) corresponding to the current season and time zone is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  After the processing of S1309, it is determined whether or not an effect permission flag (not shown) of the work RAM 233 is turned on in order to determine whether or not an effect permission command transmitted from the main controller 110 has been received (S1310). If the production permission flag is not on (S1310: No), the confirmation by S1310 is repeated until the production permission flag is turned on, and the processing after S1311 is awaited.

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1310, if the production permission flag is turned on (S1310: Yes), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit (S1311). If the jackpot is not being hit (S1311: No), the work RAM 233 is determined. It is determined whether or not a fluctuation start flag (not shown) is turned on (S1312).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1312, if the change start flag is turned on (S1312: Yes), change display has already started when checking in S1312, after one cycle (that is, in the next cycle). Is turned off (S1313), and the display of fluctuation corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command is started on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 (S1314). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation display corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command is extracted even if the current time zone is daytime by extracting character information corresponding to the value of the daytime flag 233b. For example, a symbol based on character information for daytime (background symbol, character symbol, third symbol, etc.) is used, and if the current time zone is night, the symbol is based on character information for night.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S1312, when the change start flag is off (S1312: No), or when the change display is started in the process of S1314, the change effect process is performed (S1315).

  In this variation effect process (S1315), when variable display is continuously performed, the character information and the effect pattern information are updated and set (new extraction and extraction of character information from the character information storage area 234b is performed). The character information is written into the display storage area 234a), and the process proceeds to S1316. If no change display is performed, the process proceeds to S1316 without performing any particular process. As in the case of the variable display started by the process of S1314, the character information corresponding to the value of the daytime flag 233b is extracted from the character information storage area 234b and written into the display storage area 234a.

  On the other hand, if the result of the process in S1311 is a big hit (S1311: Yes), the big win effect process is executed (S1317). In this jackpot effect process (S1317), the number of rounds is updated, the number of prize balls is updated, background images that are different for each round, etc. (new extraction and extraction of character information from the character information storage area 234b) The written character information is written into the display storage area 234a).

  In the jackpot effect process (S1317), the character information corresponding to the value of the daytime flag 233b is extracted from the character information storage area 234b as in the case of the variable display started by the process of S1314. The data is written to the display storage area 234a. Therefore, as a result of the jackpot effect processing (S1317), the jackpot effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is a symbol based on character information for the daytime (background symbol or character) if the current time zone is daytime. If the current time zone is night, it is performed with a symbol based on the character information for the night.

  After the big hit effect process (S1317) ends, the process proceeds to the process of S1316. Here, in S1316, in order to execute the effect (S1311 to S1315, S1317) for performing the effect in the third symbol display device 81 every 20 ms, whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the processing of S1311 was started. Confirmation is performed (S1316).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1316, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the processing in S1311 was started (S1316: No), the checking in the processing of S1316 is repeated and the process waits until 20 ms or more have passed. On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S1316, when 20 ms or more has elapsed (S1316: Yes), the process proceeds to the process of S1311.

  Therefore, according to the main process executed by the display control device 114, the character information corresponding to the season indicated by the value of the current data is read from the character ROM 235 (character information memory 235a) as the power is turned on. The effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 can be performed by the symbol according to each season. For example, when the current data stored in the RTC memory 233a indicates “June 20, 2007, 9: 5: 28”, the character design is a design wearing a yukata, and the background design is summer. The symbolized symbol effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Also, the character information corresponding to the season read from the character information memory 235a and stored in the character information storage area 234b depends on the value of the daytime flag 233b, that is, whether the current time zone is daytime. Since it is read out according to whether it is night, an effect with a symbol corresponding to the current time zone is performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the effects in the symbols according to the current season or time zone are displayed on the third symbol display device 81, so that the player can Even if it is the pachinko machine 10 which carries out the same game, it becomes difficult for the player to feel bored, and the player can have a sense of expectation for the performance in each season or time zone.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays the lighting color of the illumination units 29 to 33 and the third symbol display according to the current data (current information) generated (updated) by the RTC board 117. The design at the time of production such as variable display and jackpot production displayed on the device 81 can be changed.

  In a conventional game machine such as a pachinko machine, an effect (for example, a variable display or a jackpot effect) according to the game situation is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, but such an effect is relatively short. There are many things that are completed in time, and there is a problem that it is easy for players to feel bored and easily leave customers.

  However, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment produces an effect with a symbol corresponding to the current season and current time zone indicated by the current data, so even if one effect is composed of a short time, Since the variation increases, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the performance. Furthermore, since the design of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed every season, it is possible to arouse the player's interest over a long span of years. It is possible to prevent the person from getting bored with the production.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the front frame 14 and the surface of the lower dish unit 15 are colored white, and furthermore, a white or translucent (white cloudy) lens body that covers the LEDs is adopted. Therefore, various impressions can be given to the player in accordance with the lighting colors of the illumination units 29 to 33. Therefore, even when the same frame (the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15) is used for a long time, it is possible to give the player the impression that it is a new stand as many times as the frame itself has been replaced many times. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with respect to a game executed in the same frame and an effect performed during the game.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is hard to get tired even if one presentation is configured in a short time, and can evoke the player's interest for a long time. It is easy to stick. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent customers from leaving the hall where such a pachinko machine 10 is installed.

  The sound lamp control device 114 includes a power supply device 115 that supplies power to the sound lamp control device 114, and current data (time is “year, month, day, hour, minute, second”). It is configured so that it can be easily separated from the RTC board 117 that supplies the data shown in FIG. Therefore, as with the pachinko machine 10, the player can hardly get bored with respect to a pachinko machine having a different model or specification using the current data generated (updated) by the RTC board 117. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently prevent customers from leaving the hall.

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

  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 display instruction is given from the sound lamp control device 113 to the display control device 114. 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 current data generated by the RTC board 117 is read by the voice lamp control device 113 and the current data or a command corresponding to the current data is output to the display control device 114. The device 114 may also be configured to read current data generated by the RTC board 117. Alternatively, when the audio lamp control device is connected to the display control device, the current data generated by the RTC board 117 is read by the display control device, and the current data or a command corresponding to the current data is audio lamp controlled. It is good also as what outputs to an apparatus. Alternatively, the main control device 110 may read the current data generated by the RTC board 117 and output the current data or a command corresponding to the current data to the sound lamp control device 113 and / or the display control device 114.

  In the above embodiment, the RTC board 117 is attached to the outer surface of the control board unit 91. However, the RTC board 117 may be housed inside the control unit 91. Further, the RTC board 117 attached to the outer surface of the control board unit 91 may be configured to be removable as necessary.

  In the above embodiment, the RTC board 117 is configured as a board independent of the sound lamp control device 113. However, the sound lamp control device 113 may include a real-time clock circuit. Further, a real-time clock circuit may be built in the display control device 114 or the main control device 110, and current data may be output to the sound lamp control device 113 and / or the display control device 114 as necessary. Further, the RTC board 117 and the power supply device 115 may be configured as one device.

  In the above embodiment, the RTC board 117 is configured to always output the current data generated in the RTC circuit 272 to the sound lamp control device 113. However, when the readout signal from the sound lamp control device 113 is received, The current data generated in the RTC circuit 272 may be output to the sound lamp control device 113.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the display control apparatus 114 is comprised so that the design of the effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 may be changed according to the current data which the audio lamp control apparatus 113 read from the RTC board 117. However, when the main control device 110 can acquire current data (for example, when the main control device 110 has a real-time clock circuit), the lighting color or lighting of the LED 37a in the first symbol display device 37 The pattern may be changed according to the current data.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the design of the effect during the game (change display, jackpot effect, etc.) displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 is changed according to the current data. The design of an effect (for example, a customer waiting effect) displayed during a standby state waiting for the execution of the program may be changed according to the time data.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which changes the lighting color of the electrical decoration parts 29-33 according to the current data which the RTC board | substrate 117 produces | generates, what is changed according to the current data is the electrical decoration parts 29-. The lighting color is not limited to 33. For example, instead of changing the lighting color of the lighting units 29 to 33, or in addition to changing the lighting color of the lighting units 29 to 33, lighting of lighting intervals (flashing intervals), lighting patterns (flashing patterns), etc. It is good also as a structure which changes visual output aspects other than a color.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the audio lamp control apparatus 113 was set as the structure which changes the lighting color of the electrical decoration parts 29-33 according to the present data read from the RTC board 117, It is not limited to the change of the visual output mode such as the lighting color. For example, instead of changing the visual output mode, or in addition to changing the visual output mode, the auditory output mode such as the tone color, melody, and sound effect of the sound output from the audio output device 226 is changed. It is good also as a structure to change. When the auditory output mode such as the timbre, melody or sound effect of the sound output from the audio output device 226 is changed according to the current data, the main process executed by the audio lamp control device 113 (see FIG. 13). In the sound editing / output process (S1108), the sound is set according to the current data stored in the RTC memory 223a, and the sound corresponding to the setting is output from the sound output device 226.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which changes the lighting color of the electrical decoration parts 29-33 according to the present data which the RTC board | substrate 117 produces | generates, not only the electrical decoration parts 29-33 but another lamp | ramp ( For example, the lighting color of the display lamp 34) may be changed according to the current data.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, as a light emission means used for the electrical decoration parts 29-33, several 3 color LED and full color LED are employ | adopted, and the electrical decoration parts 29-33 can perform color development (light emission) by a full color. However, it is sufficient that at least two colors can be developed. For example, even when a three-color LED is used, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which only three colors are developed without developing a full color. A two-color LED or the like can also be used.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, if it was the same season, even if it was daytime or night, it comprised so that the same color may be light-emitted from the illumination parts 29-33. For example, a blue color is used in summer, a blue having a strong bluish color in the daytime, and a blue having a strong reddish color near purple in the evening. The emission color is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that the time zone can be distinguished (that is, whether it is daytime or night). Therefore, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which different colors of light are emitted depending on whether it is the same season or during the day or at night.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the color of the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 was made into white, even if it is a light color (for example, light yellow, cream color, light pink, light blue, etc.), the electrical decoration parts 29- It is possible to emphasize the change in impression due to the change in the lighting color of 33 to the player. Similarly, the surface of the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15 may be painted by plating such as chrome plating.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display control means 114 can grasp whether it is daytime or night (by the daytime flag 233b) according to the daytime command or nighttime command received from the sound lamp control device 113. However, a configuration may be adopted in which current data is received from the RTC circuit 117 via the voice lamp control device 113, and whether it is daytime or night can be grasped based on the received current data.

  In the above embodiment, the display pattern and the lighting color of the lamp are changed according to the current season and the current time zone based on the current data. However, the change is made only for the season or only for the time zone. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the season is determined based on the current data. However, the present invention is not limited to the season, and the determination is made by distinguishing a calendar such as a monthly unit or an annual event (for example, New Year or Christmas). You may comprise.

  In the above embodiment, it is configured to determine whether it is a daytime period or a nighttime period based on the current data, but the determination of the time period is not limited to this, and morning It may be configured to distinguish and determine the time zone according to whether it is a time zone, a daytime time zone, a night time zone, or a time zone divided in units of one hour. .

  In the above embodiment, the current data is configured as data indicated by “year, month, day, hour, minute, second”, but includes all “year, month, day, hour, minute, second”. There is no limitation, and any data including at least one of these units may be used. For example, the current data may be data composed of “hour, minute”, data composed of “year, month, day”, or data composed only of “hour”. There may be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the audio lamp control device 113 reads the current data from the RTC board 117 and performs a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) that executes a process corresponding to the read current data every 2 ms. However, the timer interrupt process may be executed in the main process (see FIG. 14).

  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 necessary condition for winning a ball 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. An output means for performing visual or audible output, and visual or audible output by the output means according to each situation during the execution of the game using the game medium or in the standby state waiting for the execution of the game. In a gaming machine comprising an output control means for controlling an aspect, a time measuring means for generating current information which is information indicating the current time, and a current information acquiring means for acquiring current information generated by the time measuring means. The output control means includes output mode selection means for selecting the visual or auditory output mode according to the current information acquired by the current information acquisition means; A gaming machine 1 that performs visual or auditory output in a mode selected by an output mode selection means.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the aspect of visual or audible output corresponding to each situation during the execution of the game using the game medium or in the standby state waiting for the execution of the game is controlled. Is output from the output means. Here, the current time information generated by the time measuring means is acquired by the current time information acquiring means. The “current time information” is information indicating the current time, and is represented by including one or more units such as seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months, and years.

  When the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means (a part of the output control means) causes a visual or auditory output mode (for example, a character, a pattern, etc.) according to the acquired current information. And a visual output mode such as background, color, lighting interval (flashing interval), or lighting pattern (flashing pattern, and auditory output such as timbre, melody, or sound effect). Then, a visual or audible output in a mode selected by the output mode selection unit is output from the output unit. Therefore, the visual or audible output output from the output means can be made according to the current information obtained from the time measuring means.

  By the way, in a conventional general gaming machine, an effect (for example, a change effect or a jackpot effect) according to a game situation is displayed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device. Many are complete. The short of the production leads to the player's tiredness of the production, so there is a problem that it is easy to invite customers away.

  However, according to the gaming machine 1, since the production mode visually or audibly output from the output means is changed according to the current information, even if one production is configured in a short time, Since the variation increases, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the performance, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the customer from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In addition, since the production mode that is output visually or audibly from the output means is changed according to the current information, the production mode that is output according to the calendar such as time and season can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to arouse the interest of the player over a long span of years, and in this respect as well, it is possible to prevent the customer from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In the above embodiment, the output means in the gaming machine 1 corresponds to the lamp display device 227 (such as the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34), the audio output device 226, and the third symbol display device 81. The output control means in the machine 1 corresponds to the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control apparatus 114, and the timekeeping means in the gaming machine 1 corresponds to the RTC circuit 272 of the RTC board 117, and the current information acquisition in the gaming machine 1 is obtained. As the means, the processing of S1011 and S1203 corresponds, and the output mode selection means in the gaming machine 1 includes the RTC memory 223a, the lamp output processing (S1102), the processing of S1309, the processing of S1314, S1315, and S1317. Based on the value stored in 233a, the color of the lamp (LED) and the key of the display pattern It is appropriate to change the Rakuta information.

  The gaming machine 1 includes a calendar determination unit that determines the current calendar based on the current information acquired by the current information acquisition unit, and the output mode selection unit corresponds to the calendar determined by the calendar determination unit. 1. A gaming machine 2 that selects the visual or auditory output mode.

  According to the gaming machine 2, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the current calendar is determined by the calendar determination means based on the acquired current information. Then, a visual or audible output mode corresponding to the current calendar (for example, time or season, monthly unit, yearly event, etc.) determined by the calendar determination unit is selected by the output mode selection unit. As a result, a visual or audible output in a mode selected by the output mode selection unit is output from the output unit.

  Therefore, the visual or auditory output output from the output means can be made according to the current calendar indicated by the current time information obtained from the time measuring means. When it is carried out, it is possible to change the production at every event implementation time, or to change the production according to the time or season. Therefore, since the player can have a sense of expectation of what kind of performance will be output according to the calendar, the player's interest over a long span of years can be aroused. The customer can be prevented from leaving the hall where the machine is installed.

  In the above embodiment, the calendar determining means in the gaming machine 2 corresponds to determining the season from the value stored in the RTC memory 223a.

  In the gaming machine 2, the calendar determination unit determines a time or season based on the current information acquired by the current information acquisition unit, and the output mode selection unit is determined by the calendar determination unit. A gaming machine 3 that selects the visual or auditory output mode according to time.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the current time period or season is determined by the calendar determination means based on the acquired current information. Then, since the visual or auditory output mode according to the time or season determined by the calendar determination unit is selected by the output mode selection unit, as a result, in the mode selected by the output mode selection unit. Is output from the output means.

  Therefore, the visual or audible output output from the output means can be made according to the time or season indicated by the current information obtained from the time measuring means. Can be changed. In many cases, halls are used for events according to time or season, so players can expect a sense of what kind of performance will be output for each event. Can be held in. Accordingly, it is possible to arouse the interest of the player over a long span of years, and to prevent the customer from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the gaming machine includes a time zone determining unit that determines a current time zone based on the current time information acquired by the current time information acquiring unit, and the output mode selecting unit includes the time zone determining unit. The gaming machine 4 is characterized in that it selects the visual or auditory output mode according to the time period determined by the above.

  According to the gaming machine 4, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the current time zone is determined by the time zone determination means based on the acquired current information. Then, the current time zone determined by the time zone determination means (for example, the daytime zone or the nighttime zone, the morning time zone, the daytime zone, or the night time zone) The output mode selection means selects the visual or auditory output mode according to whether it is a time zone or a time zone divided in units of one hour, and as a result, the output mode selection means A visual or audible output in the selected manner is output from the output means.

  Therefore, the visual or audible output output from the output means can be made in accordance with the current time zone indicated by the current time information obtained from the time measuring means. The production can be changed depending on the time period. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation of what kind of performance is output at which time of the day, and the player can be prevented from getting bored with the performance. Customers can be prevented from leaving the hall where gaming machines are installed.

  In the above embodiment, the time zone determining means in the gaming machine 4 corresponds to determining whether it is daytime or night based on the values of the daytime flags 223c, 233b.

  In the gaming machine 4, the time zone determining means determines whether it is daytime or night based on the current information acquired by the current information acquiring means.

  According to the gaming machine 5, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, based on the acquired current information, it is determined whether the current time is daytime or night by the time zone determination means. Then, the time period determined by the time period determination unit, that is, the visual or auditory output mode according to whether it is daytime or night is selected by the output mode selection unit. As described above, a visual or audible output in a mode selected by the output mode selection unit is output from the output unit.

  Therefore, since the visual or auditory output output from the output means can be changed between the case of daytime and the case of nighttime, what kind of effect is output in which time zone of the day. The player can have a sense of expectation, and the player can be prevented from getting bored of the production. As a result, the customer can be prevented from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the output means is an image display means for displaying an image, and the output mode selection means is determined by the calendar determination means as an image displayed by the image display means. A gaming machine 6 that selects a character according to a calendar or a time zone determined by the time zone determination means.

  According to the gaming machine 6, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means determines the calendar or time zone indicated by the acquired current information (determined by the calendar determination means or the time zone determination means). A character corresponding to the calendar or time zone) is selected. For example, a character according to spring, summer, autumn and winter is selected as a character's clothes, or a character according to spring, summer, autumn and winter is selected. Also, for example, different clothes are selected for the character during the day and at night, or a character is selected according to whether it is day or night. Thus, when a character corresponding to the calendar or time zone indicated by the current information acquired by the output mode selection means is selected, the selected character is displayed on the image display means that is the output means.

  Therefore, since the character corresponding to the current information is displayed on the image display means, even if one effect is configured in a short time, the variation of the character is increased, and the player's tiredness for the effect is suppressed. As a result, the customer can be prevented from leaving the gaming machine or the hall where the gaming machine is installed. In addition, a character to be displayed can be changed according to a calendar such as time of day or season, and a customer can be prevented from leaving a gaming machine or a hall where the gaming machine is installed over a long span.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the output means is an image display means for displaying an image, and the output mode selection means is determined by the calendar determination means as an image displayed by the image display means. The gaming machine 7 is characterized by selecting a symbol according to a calendar or a time zone determined by the time zone determination means.

  According to the gaming machine 7, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means determines the calendar or time zone indicated by the acquired current information (determined by the calendar determination means or the time zone determination means). The symbol according to the calendar and time zone) is selected. For example, a symbol corresponding to spring, summer, autumn and winter is selected, or a symbol corresponding to whether it is daytime or night is selected. As described above, when a symbol corresponding to the calendar or time zone indicated by the current time information acquired by the output mode selection unit is selected, the selected symbol is displayed on the image display unit as the output unit.

  Therefore, since the symbol according to the current information is displayed on the image display means, even if one effect is configured in a short time, the variation of the symbol is increased, and the player's tiredness to the effect is suppressed. As a result, the customer can be prevented from leaving the gaming machine or the hall where the gaming machine is installed. In addition, a symbol to be displayed can be changed according to a calendar such as time of day or season, and a customer can be prevented from leaving a gaming machine or a hall where the gaming machine is installed over a long span.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the output means is an image display means for displaying an image, and the output mode selection means is determined by the calendar determination means as an image displayed by the image display means. 8. A gaming machine 8 that selects a background corresponding to a calendar or a time zone determined by the time zone determination means.

  According to the gaming machine 8, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means determines the calendar or time zone indicated by the acquired current information (determined by the calendar determination means or the time zone determination means). The background according to the calendar or time zone is selected. For example, a background according to spring, summer, autumn and winter is selected, or a background according to whether it is daytime or night is selected. As described above, when a background corresponding to the calendar or time zone indicated by the current information acquired by the output mode selection means is selected, the selected background is displayed on the image display means which is the output means.

  Therefore, since the background corresponding to the current information is displayed on the image display means, even when one effect is configured in a short time, the variation of the background is increased, and the player's boredom with respect to the effect is suppressed. As a result, the customer can be prevented from leaving the gaming machine or the hall where the gaming machine is installed. In addition, the background to be displayed can be changed according to the calendar such as time of day and season, so that it is possible to prevent a customer from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed over a long span.

  In the above embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 corresponds to the image display means in the gaming machines 6 to 8.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8 includes a game board including a game area in which the game is performed, and a main body member to which the output control means corresponding to the game board and the game corresponding to the game board is detachable. The output means is a light emitting means arranged on the front side of the main body member and capable of emitting multiple colors by one, and the output mode selecting means determines the calendar as the color emitted by the light emitting means. The gaming machine 9 is characterized in that it selects a color according to the calendar determined by the means or the time zone determined by the time zone determination means.

  According to the gaming machine 9, the main body member is configured such that a game board including a game area in which a game is played and an output control means corresponding to the game corresponding to the game board are detachable, and the front side (that is, the game) The light emitting means, which is an output means capable of emitting multiple colors with one, is attached to the side facing the player who performs the game.

  Here, when the current information is acquired by the current information acquisition means, the output mode selection means indicates the calendar or time zone indicated by the acquired current information (the calendar or time zone determined by the calendar determination means or the time zone determination means) ) Is selected as the color emitted by the light emitting means.

  As a result, the light emitting means attached to the main body member emits light in a color according to the current information obtained from the time measuring means, so the impression of the effect visually recognized by the player changes, and the player's tiredness to the effect is suppressed. It is possible to prevent customers from leaving the gaming machine and the hall where the gaming machine is installed.

  In the above embodiment, the game board 13 in the gaming machine 9 corresponds to the game board 13, the main body members include the inner frame 12, the front frame 14, the lower dish unit 15, and the like, and the light emitting means includes The illumination parts 29-33 correspond.

  In the gaming machine 9, the front side of the main body member is colored white or light or painted by plating, and the light emitting means is disposed on the colored or painted surface of the main body member. The gaming machine 10 is characterized in that it can emit multiple colors.

  By the way, conventionally, one body member is often used (so-called board change) for game boards manufactured for different games. However, if the main body is colored with a strong color such as a dark color, the impression of the color of the main body (particularly the color on the front side) is too strong even if the game board is replaced. There was a problem that it was difficult to appeal to the player.

  However, according to the gaming machine 10, the front side of the main body member is colored in white or light color or painted by plating, and there is only one light emitting means arranged on the colored surface or painted surface. Multiple colors can be emitted. Therefore, various impressions can be given to the player even with the same main body member according to the emission color of the light emitting means arranged on the colored surface or the painted surface of the main body member.

  Therefore, even after the game board is installed, the impression can be changed according to the color emitted by the light emitting means, so even if the same main body member is used for a long time, the main body member itself has been replaced many times. It is possible to give the player the impression that it is a new stand many times, and to suppress the player's tiredness with respect to the game and the effects implemented in the game.

  In the gaming machine 10, the front side of the main body member is not limited to being entirely white or light-colored or painted by plating, but the main part is colored or If painted, the above-described effects can be achieved. Further, in the gaming machine 9, the front side of the main body member is “colored in white or light color” not only when the material itself such as resin is colored, but also when it is colored by painting on the surface of the material. Including.

  The gaming machine 11 or 10 includes a white or translucent lens body that covers the front side of the light emitting means.

  According to the gaming machine 11, since the front side of the light emitting means (the front side of the main body member) is covered with a white or translucent lens body, it is possible to give the player an impression according to the light emission color of the light emitting means. it can. In particular, when the front side of the main body member is colored white or pale, or when it is painted by plating, the front side of the main body member when the light emitting means is not emitting light (that is, the front side of the gaming machine) ) Can be made thin, so that various impressions according to the lighting color of the light emitting means can be effectively given to the player.

  Any one of the gaming machines 9 to 11, wherein the light emitting means is configured to be able to develop a full color by using one LED.

  According to the gaming machine 12, since one light emitting means can produce a full color by using an LED (for example, a three-color LED or a full-color LED), the main body member can have various impressions. It becomes possible. Therefore, even with the same game board attached to the same main body member, it is possible to effectively suppress the player's tiredness with respect to the game and the effects implemented in the game.

  In any of the gaming machines 9 to 12, the main body member has in advance power supply means for supplying power to the output control means and the timekeeping means, and the timekeeping means, the power supply means, and the output control means. Is connected by a connection cable having a terminal connected to the output control means and a terminal connected to the time measuring means and the power supply means.

  According to the gaming machine 13, the main body member is pre-attached with power supply means for supplying power to the output control means and timing means, and the timing means, power supply means and output control means are connected to the output control means. Connected by a connection cable having a terminal connected to the timing means and the power supply means. Therefore, it is easy to separate the output control means from the main body member having the power supply means and the time measuring means, and it is possible to easily replace the output control means according to the game at the time of changing the board. As a result, game machines with different models and specifications that are performed using the current time information generated by the time measuring means can also be configured so that the player does not get bored. As a result, it is possible to efficiently prevent customers from leaving the hall.

  In the above embodiment, the power supply means in the gaming machine 12 corresponds to the power supply device 115, and the connection cable in the gaming machine 12 corresponds to the harness 404.

  A gaming machine 14 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with 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 an operating port), the identification information that is 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 port) 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.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, 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 16 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion 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). The identification information fluctuates due to the operation, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed. 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.

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. (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 figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. 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 change start process performed in the symbol change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. 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 timer interruption process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main 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)
12 Inner frame (part of frame member)
13 Game board 14 Front frame (part of frame member)
15 Lower plate unit (part of frame member)
29-33 Illuminated part (output means, light emitting means)
81 3rd symbol display device (output means, image display means)
113 Sound lamp control device (output control means)
114 Display control device (output control means)
115 Power supply (power supply means)
226 Audio output device (output means)
227 Lamp display device (output means, light emitting means)
272 RTC circuit (timer)
404 Harness (connection cable)

Claims (6)

An output means for performing visual or audible output, and visual or audible output by the output means according to each situation during the execution of the game using the game medium or in the standby state waiting for the execution of the game. In a gaming machine comprising output control means for controlling the aspect,
A time measuring means for generating current time information that is information indicating the current time;
A current information acquisition means for acquiring current information generated by the time measuring means;
The output control means includes output mode selection means for selecting the visual or auditory output mode according to the current information acquired by the current information acquisition unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the output means performs visual or auditory output in a mode selected by the output mode selection unit. Based on the current information acquired by the current information acquisition means, provided with a calendar determination means for determining the current calendar,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the output mode selection means selects the visual or auditory output mode according to the calendar determined by the calendar determination means. Based on the current information acquired by the current information acquisition means, comprising a time zone determination means for determining the current time zone,
The said output mode selection means selects the aspect of the said visual or auditory output according to the time slot | zone determined by the said time slot | zone determination means, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine. A game board including a game area for performing the game;
The game board and a body member to which the output control means corresponding to the game corresponding to the game board is detachable,
The output means is a light emitting means arranged on the front side of the main body member and capable of emitting multiple colors by one, and the output mode selecting means uses the calendar determining means as a color emitted by the light emitting means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a color corresponding to the calendar determined by the time period or the time period determined by the time period determination unit is selected. The front side of the main body member is colored white or pale, or is painted by plating,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the light emitting means is disposed on the colored surface or the painted surface of the main body member and can emit light of multiple colors. The main body member has in advance power supply means for supplying power to the output control means and the time measuring means,
The timekeeping means, the power supply means and the output control means are connected by a connection cable having a terminal connected to the output control means and a terminal connected to the timekeeping means and the power supply means. The gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5.

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