JP2011072634A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing control for executing a presentation in a normal game and for executing a presentation assigned by an operator as well while suppressing the manufacturing cost. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko demonstration machine 10 has a plurality of motion modes (a test shooting mode, an explanation A mode, and an explanation B mode). When entrance of a Pachinko ball (abnormal ball entrance) is detected in a period when entrance of a Pachinko ball is normally impossible, the motion mode is changed to the test shooting mode or explanation A mode instead of announcement of an error. As a result, it is not necessary to add a new button for changing the motion mode in the Pachinko demonstration machine 10, and therefore, the Pachinko demonstration machine 10 can be manufactured by utilizing normal hardware configuration for game machines. Accordingly, both the test shooting mode to execute the presentation in the normal game and the explanation A mode to execute the presentation assigned by the operator can be executed while suppressing the manufacturing cost of the Pachinko demonstration machine 10. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are known pachinko machines that produce effects on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device to improve the fun of games. An effect is, for example, an effect that starts when a game ball wins at the start opening, and displays a total of nine symbols in a 3 × 3 cell provided in the display area of the liquid crystal display device. It is. More specifically, when a game ball wins a start opening, scrolling of symbols and the like is started, and thereafter, the symbols being scrolled are sequentially stopped and a total of nine symbols and the like are stopped and displayed. In such effects, for example, effects of various patterns are performed such as effects for giving the player a sense of expectation and effects for increasing the player's willingness to participate in the game.

  On the other hand, when a person related to the hall wants to purchase a new gaming machine, the contents of the presentation performed on the gaming machine are checked. However, in recent gaming machines, the pattern of the presentation and its contents are diversified. It has become more complicated, and it has become difficult to execute a desired effect in the flow of normal games. For this reason, a display device for demonstration that can execute an effect designated by an operator such as a salesman or a hall-related person has been developed separately from the gaming machine.

JP 2002-204881 A

  However, in the display device for demonstration described above, only the effect designated by the operator can be executed, and the effect cannot be executed in the flow in the normal game. On the other hand, it may be possible to install a demonstration function that can execute the effect specified by the operator in the gaming machine, but in this case, the control for executing the effect in the normal game and the operation specified by the operator There is a problem that a new hardware configuration such as a switch for switching between the control for executing the effect is required and the manufacturing cost increases.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and controls to execute an effect in a normal game and control to execute an effect designated by the operator while suppressing the manufacturing cost. It aims at providing the game machine which can perform each.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a performance executing means for demonstrating an instructed effect among a plurality of predetermined effects, and an establishment detecting means for detecting the establishment of a predetermined start condition. The lottery information acquisition means for acquiring the lottery information indicating the lottery result of the lottery associated with the establishment of the start condition detected by the establishment detection means, and the demonstration according to the lottery information acquired by the lottery information acquisition means First performance instruction means for instructing the performance execution means, first control means for executing the lottery information acquisition means and the first performance instruction means to control the performance execution means to perform the performance, and an abnormal state in the game And an abnormality detecting means for detecting the effect, the specifying means for specifying one effect instructed by the operator from the plurality of effects, and the demonstration of the effect specified by the specifying means A second performance instruction means for instructing the performance execution means, a second control means for executing the specifying means and the second performance instruction means and performing a performance demonstration on the performance execution means, and an abnormal state by the abnormality detection means. Control switching means for switching the control for causing the performance execution means to perform the performance to the first control means or the second control means when it is detected.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an entrance through which the game medium enters, an entry detection means for detecting entry of the game medium into the entrance, and a game by the entry detection means A detection permission blocking means for allowing or blocking the detection of the medium, and the abnormality detection means blocks the detection of the game medium by the detection permission blocking means when the entry of the game medium is detected by the entry detection means. First detection means for determining whether or not the detection prevention period is in effect, and when it is determined by the first determination means that the detection prevention period is in effect, an abnormal state is detected.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the performance being performed by the demonstration executing means is canceled halfway. A canceling means is provided.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when the establishment of the predetermined start condition is detected by the establishment detection means, and lottery information indicating the lottery result of the lottery associated with the establishment of the start condition is acquired by the lottery information acquisition means In addition, the first control means performs control such that the first performance instruction means instructs the performance execution means to perform the performance according to the lottery information, and the performance execution means performs the specified performance. In addition, when one effect instructed by the operator from a plurality of effects is specified by the specifying means, a demonstration of the specified effect is instructed to the performance executing means by the second performance instructing means, and the specified instruction is given. Is controlled by the second control means. Then, when an abnormal state in the game is detected by the abnormality detection means, the control for causing the performance execution means to perform the performance is switched to the first control means or the second control means by the control switching means. In this way, since the abnormality detection means generally provided in the gaming machine is used to switch between the control by the first control means and the control by the second control means, such as a switch for switching such control, etc. A new hardware configuration is not required. Therefore, the control by the first control means for demonstrating the effect based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition while suppressing the manufacturing cost, and the control by the second control means for demonstrating the one effect instructed by the operator, respectively. There is an effect that it can be executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine of the first aspect, the entry of the game medium to the entrance is detected by the entry detection means, and the detection of the game medium by the entry detection means is detected. It is permitted or blocked by the detection permission blocking means. Then, when the entry of the game medium is detected by the entry detection means, it is determined by the first determination means whether it is a detection prevention period in which the detection of the game medium is blocked by the detection allowance prevention means. Here, when it is determined that it is the detection prevention period, the abnormality detecting means detects that the gaming machine is abnormal, and as a result, the control for causing the performance executing means to perform the performance is the first control means or the second control means. Is switched by the control switching means. Therefore, when the entry of the game medium to the entrance is detected during the detection blocking period, the control for causing the demonstration executing means to perform the presentation can be switched by the control switching means. Since the detection blocking period is a period during which the detection of the game medium by the entry detecting means is blocked, basically, the game medium is not detected unless the operator intentionally detects the game medium by the entry detecting means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to switch the control for causing the demonstration execution means to perform the presentation according to the intention of the operator. In addition, as the entrance, there is a prize opening to which an electric accessory is attached, and when the electric accessory is released, a winning opening through which a game medium can be won, and an opening / closing operation by an opening / closing plate is performed and the opening / closing plate is An example is a winning opening through which a game medium can be won in an open state. An example of the game medium is a game ball.

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, when the abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detecting means, the performance being performed by the demonstration executing means is halfway Will be canceled by means of canceling the performance. That is, when the control for switching the performance of the demonstration execution means to the demonstration is switched by the control switching means, the performance performed by the demonstration execution means is canceled even if it is in the middle. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to cause the demonstration execution means to perform the demonstration by the control after the switching without waiting for the rendering that was executed before the switching of the control to end.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko machine for demonstration (pachinko demo machine) in one embodiment. It is a front view of a pachinko demo machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is an enlarged view of the area | region D in a game board. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the display screen and effective line setting of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed an example of the miss chance eye, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed an example of the reach chance eye. It is a rear view of a pachinko demo machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko demo machine. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the outline | summary of various counters, a special figure reservation ball storage area, and a reservation ball execution area. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first hit random number counter C1 and the jackpot, and (b) schematically shows the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type. It is the shown schematic diagram. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of 1st variation classification counter CS1 and variation time. Similarly, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time, and (c) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the third variation type counter CS3 and the extension / reduction time. FIG. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of the pattern of a stop symbol determined based on a lottery result etc., and the command transmitted to an effect control apparatus according to the pattern of the stop symbol. Similarly, (b) is the correspondence between the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the command transmitted to the effect control apparatus according to the variation time, and (c) is the third variation type. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the correspondence of the extension / reduction time determined by the counter CS3 and the command transmitted to the production control device according to the extension / reduction time. It is the schematic diagram which showed the content of the production number table typically. (A) is the schematic which showed typically the content of RAM of the main controller, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the continuous production execution flag. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the various switches and sensors connected to a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd specific winning a prize winning determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd entrance opening determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the description A mode passage stagnation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the schematic which shows the outline of the input operation of the operator in description A mode. It is the schematic which shows the outline of the input operation of the operator in description A mode. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st ball entrance winning determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st ball entrance winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the trial hit | sampling continuous production start determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the description A continuous production start determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st specific winning opening winning determination process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. 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 by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball | bowl storage area progressive process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation mode switching process performed by MPU in a main controller.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a demonstration pachinko machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko demo machine”) 10 according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko demo machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a pachinko demo machine. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a region D in the game board 13. The pachinko demo machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine for demonstrating variation effects, and is manufactured by utilizing the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine as much as possible.

  The pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with three modes of a test hit mode, an explanation A mode, and an explanation B mode, and the pachinko demo machine 10 is configured to operate in any one mode. In the test hit mode, a person who operates the pachinko demo machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as an “operator”) can actually hit the ball, and by hitting the ball (test hit), the game play and the contents of the fluctuating effects are displayed. This mode can be confirmed. Until now, when a salesman (explained person) explains the contents of a variation effect in a gaming machine to a hall related person or the like, a display device capable of displaying the variation effect in the gaming machine is used instead of using the gaming machine. Since it was prepared separately and explained, hall officials could not check the gameability by hitting the ball. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, the operator can hit the ball by operating the handle 51 (see FIG. 2) in the same manner as a normal gaming machine. In other words, since a game can be performed, it is possible for a hall-related person or the like to play a game and check the game performance and the contents of the variation effect.

  In the explanation A mode, the operator performs a predetermined operation such as winning a ball using a hand to input an effect number, and control for starting and stopping execution of a variable effect according to the input effect number. It is a mode to execute. The pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of variation effects, and a certain number of variation effects selected from them are pre-determined effect numbers (for example, “01” to “20”). ing. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in this mode, the operator can execute a desired variation effect by winning a ball using a hand and inputting an effect number. Thereby, the person in charge of explanation can perform the explanation while executing a specific variation effect. Until now, a dedicated controller was used to input an instruction to start execution of variable display to the display device. However, in this embodiment, the operator inputs the instruction by winning the ball with his hand. It is possible to demonstrate without a dedicated controller.

  In the explanation B mode, a controller 300 (see FIG. 8) that controls the pachinko demo machine 10 is connected to the pachinko demo machine 10, and an operator performs an input operation using the controller 300, and executes a control according to the input operation. This mode is a mode in which various controls such as start and stop of execution of variable effects can be performed. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in this mode, the operator can execute a desired variation effect by performing a predetermined input using the controller 300. As a result, the person in charge of the operation can explain the specific variation effect while operating the controller 300.

  The pachinko demo machine 10 automatically switches to the explanation B mode when the controller 300 is connected, and operates in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode while the controller 300 is not connected. A method for switching between the test hit mode and the explanation A mode will be described later. Further, the input operation of the operator in the explanation A mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko demo machine 10 will be described. In the following description, if the operation mode is not described, it is assumed that the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode. This pachinko demo machine 10 is housed in a housing 1 for preventing impacts and damages received during transportation, etc., and is transported to a demonstration hall or the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 1 includes a housing main body 1a in which the peripheral portion and the rear surface of the pachinko demo machine 10 are housed and fixed so that the pachinko demo machine 10 can be viewed from the front, and the housing main body 1a. And a housing cover 1b that can be attached and detached. Further, a power transformer (not shown) is attached in the casing body 1a, and operating power is supplied from the power transformer to the pachinko demo machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko demo 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 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. The inner frame 12 is supported so as 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. 2), 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. 3) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64 and the like is detachably attached to 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. 8) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached at two upper and lower positions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided serves 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 demo machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper tray 17 for storing a ball is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened. In an ordinary gaming machine, prize balls and the like are discharged to the upper tray 17. The Since the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is for demonstration purposes, the prize balls are not paid out. Instead, the balls collected in the pachinko demo machine 10 are discharged to the upper plate 17. ing. That is, the ball is circulated in the pachinko demo machine 10.

  The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), 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. For example, the frame button 22 is used to change the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81, change the effect pattern of the change display (change effect), or change the effect contents at the reach effect. For example, it is operated by a player.

  The stage is an effect mode in which the various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified, and in the pachinko demo machine 10, the “city stage”, “underwater stage”, and “empty stage” Three stages are provided. Various effects such as a variation effect and a reach effect are designed to be performed according to the theme given to each stage. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during a period when the fluctuating effect is not performed or during high-speed fluctuation, and every time the frame button 22 is operated, the “city stage” → “underwater stage” ”→“ Empty Stage ”→“ City Stage ”→... In addition, immediately after the power is turned on, the “city stage” is set as the initial stage.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means 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 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko demo machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and when the jackpot or reach effects, etc., the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on and blinking by the built-in LEDs. Illuminates or flashes to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 2), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as an LED and can display when a prize ball is being paid out and when an error has occurred.

  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 (see FIG. 3) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko demo machine 10. Further, in the pachinko demo machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to the area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  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. Touch sensor 208i (see FIG. 15), a push button-type stop switch 208j (see FIG. 15) for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor for an operation handle (hereinafter simply referred to as “variable resistor”) 208k (see FIG. 15) that is detected by a change in electrical resistance is incorporated.

  When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 208i is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor 208k changes corresponding to the operation amount. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor 208k that changes accordingly, and the ball is driven to the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. In addition, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 208i and the stop switch 208j are off.

  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 an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of balls for nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, Entrance 64, 2nd entrance A67 (through gate), 2nd entrance B670 (through gate), 1st specific winning opening (small opening) 640, variable winning device 65, variable display unit 80 etc. The peripheral edge is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. In FIG. 3, a part of a nail, a metal fitting, or the like is deleted and illustrated for easy understanding of the reference numerals.

  The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the first specific winning port (small opening) 640, 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 is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with wood screws or the like. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 2) 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 rail 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 (see FIG. 2) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 8) 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 (the upper left portion in FIG. 3) to prevent a situation in which the ball guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 once returns to the ball guide path. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 3) 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.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, whether or not a big hit is made is determined in the lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, and the big win Is determined, the jackpot type is also determined. As the jackpot type determined here, “15R probability variation jackpot” of the first symbol, “2R probability variation jackpot” of the first symbol, and “15R normal jackpot” of the first symbol are prepared. Then, when the jackpot determination is made, the stop symbol (first symbol) indicating the lottery result is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (see FIG. 4), and the variable display corresponding to the first symbol is displayed. (Variation effect) is executed in the third symbol display device 81. In the first symbol display device 37, when the lottery result is out of place, a stop symbol (first symbol) indicating the disengagement is displayed after the end of the change, and when the lottery result is a big hit, the jackpot type is displayed. The stop symbol (first symbol) shown is displayed after the end of fluctuation.

  Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” of the first symbol is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot of 15 rounds, and the “2R probability variation jackpot” of the first symbol is It is a probabilistic jackpot where the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of two rounds. In addition, the “15R normal jackpot” of the first pattern is a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after a maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds and hits a short time during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). That is.

  In addition, the “high probability state” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot is ended, that is, when the probability is changing (probability is changing), in other words, a game that easily shifts to the special gaming state. It is a state of. The high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and the ball easily enters the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640. On the other hand, the “low probability state” means a time when the probability change is not in progress, and a state where the jackpot probability is a normal state, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that at the time of probability change.

  Also, the short time state (short time medium) of the “low probability state” is a state where the jackpot probability is normal, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the ball enters the first specific winning opening 640. A game state that is easy to play. In the present embodiment, when the second symbol is hit, the electric agent solenoid 209a (see FIG. 8) is driven for a certain period, and the electric agent 640a is opened. Therefore, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first specific winning opening 640 during the open state. In addition, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol during the time reduction, the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the first specific prize opening 640 is opened or once according to the gaming state of the pachinko demo machine 10 It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that the electrically-driven accessory 640a opens in the hit.

  In the following description, “15R probability variation jackpot” of the first symbol is simply described as “15R probability variation jackpot”, and “2R probability variation jackpot” of the first symbol is simply denoted as “2R probability variation jackpot”. The “15R normal jackpot” of the first symbol is simply referred to as “15R normal jackpot”, and the “out” of the first symbol is simply referred to as “missing”.

  In the area D in the lower left part of the game area when viewed from the front (lower left part in FIG. 3), there are provided a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) as light emitting means, a 7-segment display, and the like. A symbol display device 37 and a game state display device 38 are provided. The first symbol display device 37 mainly displays a variation display of the first symbol, a lottery result of the first symbol, and a display indicating the number of variation effects for which the start of execution is suspended. No. 38 is mainly used for displaying the number of rounds that are a big hit, the gaming state of the pachinko demo machine 10, and an error display. The display of the first symbol display device 37 and the game state display device 38 is updated according to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first symbol display device 37 includes four LEDs 37a arranged in a row in the horizontal direction, and two 7-segment indicators 37b1 and 37b2 arranged on the left and right below the LEDs 37a. It is comprised by. The four LEDs 37a indicate the number of times that the first entry (start winning) is held in the first entrance 64 by a lighting state. In addition, the two 7-segment indicators 37b1 and 37b2 indicate whether or not they are changing by lighting the seven segments, or perform the entry to the first entrance 64 (start prize). The 1st symbol (stop symbol) indicating the lottery winning lottery result is indicated by the lighting state of each of the seven segments.

  Then, the ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), the variable display is started on the 7-segment indicators 37b1 and 37b2 of the first symbol display device 37, and the stop symbol indicating the lottery lottery result ( If a ball enters the first entrance 64 before the first symbol) is displayed, the number of times the ball enters is held up to a maximum of four times, and the number of times the ball is held is the first symbol display device 37. LED 37a. For example, when the number of hold times is 2, two LEDs 37a are lit.

  In the present embodiment, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is configured to be suspended up to 4 times, but the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the game board 13 may be provided with a holding lamp indicating the number of holding times, and the holding number and the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 may display the number of holding times, respectively. In addition, the number of times the ball is held at the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed as a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the four divided areas are different by the number of times held (for example, color or color) (Lighting pattern) may be displayed.

  Below the 7-segment indicator 37b2, the second symbol variation display (LED lighting) triggered by the passage of a sphere at the second entrance A67 (through gate) or the second entrance B670 (through gate) And a second symbol display lamp 83 that indicates the number of times the ball that has passed through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 is held in the lighting state. 84 is provided. The second entrance A67 is provided at the center left of the game area of the game board 13, and the second entrance B670 is provided at the center right of the game area.

  The second symbol display device 83 is composed of one LED, and each time the sphere passes through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the second symbol variation display (LED Switching between lighting and non-lighting). In the pachinko demo machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is stopped while the LED is lit, the electric accessory 640 a attached to the first specific prize opening 640 is in an operating state for a predetermined time (opened). It is configured as follows. The number of passages of the ball at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 is reserved up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of suspensions is lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp 84. The second symbol holding lamp 84 is composed of two LEDs, and the number of holding times is indicated by a combination of lighting and extinguishing of the two LEDs.

  In addition, the second symbol variation display is performed by switching on / off of one LED in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, and two LEDs are provided to turn on / off. Alternatively, the LEDs to be switched may be switched alternately, or a part of the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the passage of the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 is similar to the first entrance 64, and the maximum holding number is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less, or 5 You may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) more than times.

  A gaming state display device 38 is disposed on the upper left side of the first symbol display device 37. The gaming state display device 38 is composed of two LEDs and one 7-segment display. Each LED can switch the color to emit light, and can emit one color among a plurality of colors (for example, red, green, and blue). Then, depending on the combination of the luminescent colors, various gaming states of the pachinko demo machine 10 (probability change, time reduction, etc.) are displayed with a small number of LEDs. In addition, this 7-segment indicator displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed at the center of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is configured by a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a ball entering the first ball inlet 64 (start winning prize) as a trigger. A three-symbol display device 81 is provided.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the display content is controlled by an effect control device 117 described later, so that, for example, three symbol rows of upper, middle and lower are displayed. Is done. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81.

  The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. In the third symbol display device 81 of this embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 described later is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the first symbol display device 37 A decorative display corresponding to the display is performed. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the display content of the variation effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the variation effect screen of the third symbol display device 81, and is a schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line setting when the variation effect is horizontally scrolled.

  The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols consisting of 10 types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers from “0” to “9”, and one type of sub symbol formed smaller than this main symbol (in this embodiment, The design of the shell). These main symbols and sub symbols constitute a symbol row by arranging main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging sub symbols between the main symbols.

  Further, in the pachinko demo machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big win, a variation effect in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variation effect is finished. It is configured as follows. When shifting to the “probable big hit”, a variation effect in which main symbols corresponding to odd numbers are arranged is performed. On the other hand, when transitioning to “normal jackpot”, a fluctuating effect in which main symbols corresponding to even numbers are arranged is performed.

  The variation effect is performed so that the main symbol and the sub symbol are scrolled (rightwardly scrolled) from right to left (arrow X direction) with periodicity for each symbol row. As shown in FIG. 5, at the time of such horizontal scrolling, the upper, middle, and lower three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed. In this case, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  Then, the changing effect stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1, the lower symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, the third symbols are displayed in three stages of left, middle, and right for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3). Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns as stop symbols.

  Here, five effective lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, five lines of a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set as effective lines. Then, in each game, when the combination of jackpot symbols (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination) is aligned on one of the active lines when the fluctuating scroll effect is scrolled horizontally, the jackpot video is displayed as a jackpot Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the stop symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is one of seven types of patterns. The stop symbols include “probable jackpot symbol”, “regular jackpot symbol”, “front / rear missed reach symbol”, “reach symbol other than front / rear missed”, “completely missed symbol”, and “miss chance”. And 7 types of “reach chance”. Here, the “probability variation jackpot symbol” indicates a stop symbol that is a 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, and the “normal jackpot symbol” indicates a stop symbol that is a 15R normal jackpot symbol.

  In addition, the “rear / rear-reach symbol” indicates a stop symbol that stops after the reach has occurred and the final stop symbol is shifted by one at the front and rear of the reach symbol. After the reach has occurred, the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol, and indicates a stop symbol that is disengaged, and “completely disengaged symbol” indicates a stop symbol that is disengaged without reaching.

  In addition, “Learning chance” suggests that there may be a big win in the lottery that is on hold, and shows a stop pattern that will come off without reaching, and “Reach chance” is pending It suggests that there may be a big win in the lottery, and shows a stop symbol that will come off after reaching. The “miss chance eyes” and “reach chance eyes” are stop symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81 only when the continuous chance effect is executed.

  The continuous chance eye effect is a kind of notice effect that suggests (notices) that the result of the lottery performed in conjunction with entering the first entrance 64 (start winning prize) is likely to be a big hit, An effect that causes the 3rd symbol display device 81 to display a stop symbol that becomes “a chance to miss” or “a chance to reach” over each variation effect held at the time of winning (excluding the variation effect that is executed last). is there. If this continuous chance eye effect is executed and a stop symbol that becomes a “miss chance eye” or “reach chance eye” is continuously displayed on the third symbol display device 81, all the suspended effect effects that have been put on hold are completed. After that, the player can have a sense of expectation that will be a big hit.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the “chance eyes (miss chance eyes, reach chance eyes)” displayed on the third symbol display device 81 will be described. FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the “miss chance” displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 6B shows the “reach” displayed on the third symbol display device 81. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of a "chance eye".

  First, the “off chance chance” will be described. The “off chance chance” is a stop symbol in which the combination of symbols does not reach, and the same main symbol is displayed one by one in each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3, and stops. It is a stop symbol. In FIG. 6A, the symbol “turtle” is displayed on the right line L3 of the upper symbol row Z1, the left line L1 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the middle line L2 of the lower symbol row Z3. Reach has not occurred in any of the five effective lines L1 to L5.

  In this embodiment, the combination of symbols does not become reach in this way, and a stop symbol on which three identical symbols (here, “turtle”) are displayed is regarded as a “miss chance”. . In the example shown in FIG. 6A, the same symbol displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 is “turtle”. A pattern (for example, “shark” or “octopus”) may be used.

  In addition, the above-mentioned “miss chance” shown in FIG. 6A is an example, and the stop position of the same main symbol is not limited to this. For example, even when the same symbol is displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1, the right line L3 of the middle symbol row Z2, and the middle line L2 of the lower symbol row Z3, it is a “miss chance”.

  Next, the “reach chance” will be described. The “reach chance” is a stop symbol that the combination of symbols is reach but cannot be hit. In the middle of the middle symbol row Z2, “Dugong” or “shark” (“4” or “7” Is a stop symbol that is displayed and stopped. In the example of FIG. 6B, the symbols “angel fish (hereinafter referred to as“ A fish ”)” are displayed on the left line L1 of the upper symbol row Z1 and the right line L3 of the lower symbol row Z3. The symbol “shark” is displayed in the middle line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2. Furthermore, “Dugong” is displayed on the right line L3 of the upper symbol row Z1 and the left line L1 of the lower symbol row Z3.

  That is, reach has occurred in L4 and L5 among the five effective lines L1 to L5, but it is not a hit, and the symbol “shark” is displayed on the middle line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2. Yes. In this embodiment, in this way, the combination of symbols is a reach but not a hit, and “dugong” or “shark” (“4” or “7”) is added to the middle line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2. A stop symbol on which a main symbol corresponding to a number is displayed is regarded as a “reach chance”.

  Note that the above “reach chance” shown in FIG. 6B is an example, and the stop position of the main symbol to be reached is not limited to this. For example, the same main symbol is displayed on the middle line L2 of the upper symbol row Z1 and the middle line L2 of the lower symbol row Z3, and reach occurs, so that the hit does not occur and the middle line L2 of the middle symbol row Z2 , “Dugong” or “shark” (the main symbol corresponding to the number “4” or “7”) is also displayed as “reach chance”.

  Here, returning to FIG. 3, the description of the game board 13 is continued. A second entrance A67 (through gate) through which a sphere passes is provided on the left side of the third symbol display device 81, and a second entrance B670 (through gate) through which the sphere passes is provided on the right side. It is arranged. Each time the ball passes through either the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the second symbol is drawn and the second symbol display device 83 starts the variable display of the second symbol. The Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed, a second symbol (stop symbol) indicating the lottery result is displayed on the second symbol display device 83.

  The game area is provided with a first entrance 64 through which a ball can enter. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, when a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 15) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is provided. When the first entrance switch 208a is turned on, the main controller 110 draws a big win. Then, the variation display of the first symbol corresponding to the lottery result is executed in the 7-segment display 37b1, 37b2 of the first symbol display device 37, and the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the lottery result (variation effect) ) Is executed in the third symbol display device 81. Thereafter, when the variable display is completed, the first symbol (stop symbol) indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the 7-segment indicators 37b1 and 37b2 of the first symbol display device 37, and the third symbol ( The stop symbol) is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  In the case of a normal gaming machine, the first entrance 64 is paid out as five prize balls when a ball enters, but in this embodiment, no prize balls are paid out, instead, The ball that has entered the first entrance A64 is returned to the upper plate 17. This is because the pachinko demo machine 10 is for demonstration as described above.

  Further, in the game area, in the case of a normal gaming machine, a plurality of general winning holes 63 from which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when a ball wins, and a first specific winning hole (small opening) 640). However, since the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is for demonstration purposes, the payout of the winning ball is not performed as in the case of the first entrance 64, and instead, the general winning entrance 63 and the The ball that has entered the 1 specific winning opening 640 is returned to the upper plate 17.

  The first specific prize opening 640 is accompanied by an electric accessory 640a. During the period in which the electric accessory 640a is closed, a ball cannot be won in the first specific prize opening 640 (so as to be blocked. To be configured. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, the electric accessory 640a is used for entering the second entrance A67 (through gate) or the second entrance B670 (through gate). When the winning determination is made in the lottery performed, the electric accessory solenoid 209a (see FIG. 8) is driven for a certain period, and as a result, the electric accessory 640a is opened. During the open state, the ball can be awarded to the first specific winning opening 640.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first specific winning opening 640, and a horizontally long second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko demo machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big win, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the first symbol (stop symbol) indicating the jackpot and jackpot type is the first symbol display device. In addition to being displayed on 37 seven-segment indicators 37b1 and 37b2, a variation display (variation effect) corresponding to the jackpot is executed in the third symbol display device 81 to notify the player of the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. As this special gaming state, the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a which is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won).

  The second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the second specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the second specific winning opening 65a (large opening) can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. During this special game state, the player can win a large amount of balls, so if it is a normal gaming machine, it will give a player a larger value than usual when giving a game value (game value). The ball is paid out. However, since the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is for demonstration purposes, the prize balls are not paid out, and instead, the balls that have entered the second specific prize opening 65a are returned to the upper plate 17. .

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate 65b covering the second specific winning port 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid for driving to open / close forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate 65b as an axis. 209b (see FIG. 8). The second specific winning opening 65a is normally closed so that a ball cannot be won. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid 209b is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate 65b to the lower front side, thereby temporarily forming an open state in which the ball is likely to win the second specific winning opening 65a. And the normal closed state are operated 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 second specific winning opening 65a, and the first symbol corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the second specific winning opening 65a is kept for a predetermined time. A large opening provided separately from the second specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball wins into the second specific winning port 65a when the specific winning port 65a is opened. The released gaming state may be formed as a special gaming state.

  The left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13 are provided with an adhering space K1 for adhering a certificate paper, an identification label, etc. It can be visually recognized through the window 35 (see FIG. 2).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 640, 65a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out opening 66. In this embodiment, instead of not paying out the prize balls, the balls that have entered the winning openings 63, 64, 640, and 65a and the balls that have entered the out opening 66 are guided to the upper plate 17, respectively. (Returned) and guided to the ball launch unit 112a. That is, the ball is circulated in the pachinko demo machine 10.

  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.

  Next, the back surface of the pachinko demo machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko demo machine 10. As shown in FIG. 7, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko demo machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a launch control board (launch control apparatus 112), and a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115).

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. Also, 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 effect control device 117, 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 with a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 8). ing. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, 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 331 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  Note that the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is a demonstration gaming machine, and therefore, lending of balls and payout of prize balls are not performed. Therefore, although the payout unit 93, the payout control device 111, and the card unit connection board 116 are not necessary, the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine does not have to be changed by leaving them without being removed. Therefore, since a demonstration gaming machine can be easily manufactured using a normal gaming machine, development time and manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with an operation knob 121 composed of a variable resistor, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. Yes. If the state return switch 120 is a normal gaming machine, the state return switch 120 is operated to eliminate the ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging in the payout motor 116 (see FIG. 8). Is done. However, since the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is a demonstration gaming machine, no ball lending or prize ball payout is performed, and the payout motor 116 is not used. 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 demo machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko demo machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko demo 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.

  In this embodiment, 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 effect control device 117 and the launch control device 112 to operate. However, such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction. In the case of a normal gaming machine, a command for lending a ball and a command for instructing a payout of a prize ball are output from the main control device 110 to the sub-control device, but the pachinko demo machine 10 is used for demonstration purposes. Since this is a gaming machine, the lending of balls and the payout of prize balls are not performed. Therefore, main controller 110 is configured not to output these commands.

  The main control device 110 executes main processes of the pachinko demo machine 10 such as a jackpot lottery, display setting on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results on the second symbol display device 83. . The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes. Here, with reference to FIG. 9, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. These counters and the like are used for the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in order to perform jackpot lottery, display settings of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, lottery of display results of the second symbol display device 83, and the like. Used in.

  The jackpot lottery and display settings of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 include a first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery and a first hit type counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot type. A first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting an initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, a first variation type counter CS1, a second variation type counter CS2 used for selecting a variation time (variation pattern), and A third variation type counter CS3 is used. The second symbol random number counter C3 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 83 and the display setting of the second symbol display device 83, and the second initial value is set for the initial value of the second random number counter C3. A random number counter CINI2 is used. 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, for example, at an interval of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 29). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. Separately from this, the RAM 203 is provided with a special figure holding ball storage area 203a composed of four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). The values of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the first fluctuation type counter CS1, the second fluctuation type counter CS2, and the third fluctuation type counter CS3 according to the timing of entering the ball port 64. Are stored respectively.

  More specifically, each value of each of the counters C1 to C2 and CS1 to CS3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding number 1). Data is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the first area to the reserved fourth area. That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the reserved first area. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is stored.

  Thereafter, in the main controller 110, when a big win lottery is performed, the values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 stored in the holding first area of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a are held. Based on the values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 that are shifted (moved) to the ball execution area 203b and stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b, a determination such as a big win lottery is performed.

  When the data shift to the holding ball execution area 203b is completed, the holding first area of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a becomes empty. Therefore, the winning data stored in each holding area (holding second area to holding fourth area) of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a is used as a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third). Shift processing to fill the area is performed. In the present embodiment, in the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a, data is shifted only for the reservation areas (second reservation area to fourth reservation area) in which winning data is stored.

  Here, each counter will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first random number counter C1 and the jackpot. Similarly, FIG. 10B shows the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type, FIG. 11A shows the correspondence between the first change type counter CS1 and the change time, and FIG. ) Is a schematic diagram showing the correspondence between the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time, and FIG. 11C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the third variation type counter CS3 and the extension / reduction time.

  First, the first hit random number counter C1, the first initial value random number counter CINI1, and the first hit type counter C2 will be described. The first hit random number counter C1 is a counter for obtaining a random number value used for the big hit lottery, and is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 2309), and the maximum value (for example, 0 to 0). In the case of a counter that can take the value of 2309, the counter returns to 0 after reaching 2309). In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 2309, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 2309. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 29).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, and the special figure is suspended. The first hit random number counter storage area 203a1 in the sphere storage area 203a (see FIG. 9) is stored. Note that the counter value acquired and stored here is shifted (moved) to the first hit random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b when the big win lottery is performed, and whether or not the big win Used to determine whether.

  The value of the random number for the big hit is set by a big hit random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b. Is determined to be a jackpot if it matches the random value that is a jackpot set by the jackpot random number table. In addition, this jackpot random number table is divided into two types, one for low probability (period that is not probabilistic) and one for high probability (highly probable) that has a higher probability of hitting than that low probability. The number of random numbers included in the jackpot is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed between the low probability and the high probability.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), there are seven random numbers that are big hits at a low probability (when the big hit probability is normal), and the value is “0 to 6”. Yes. In addition, there are 70 random numbers that are jackpots at a high probability (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), and the value is “0 to 69”. In this embodiment, the random number value for determining whether or not the jackpot is a duplicate at the low probability and the high probability. However, the random value that determines whether or not the jackpot is at the low probability and the high probability. Random numbers may be set so that numerical values do not overlap (so that they are different). Thereby, since it becomes difficult to predict the random value, it is possible to suppress fraud. That is, if there is a random value that is a big hit regardless of whether the probability is high or low, there is a risk that the value is input from the outside and the jackpot is likely to be illegally assigned. On the other hand, since the random number value that is a big hit can be made difficult to be predicted by changing the random number value that is a big hit depending on whether the pachinko demo machine 10 is at high probability or low probability, Can be suppressed.

  The first hit type counter C2 is a jackpot type (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, or 15R normal jackpot, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the value of the first hit random number counter C1. ) Is determined. When the jackpot type is determined (when sorting is performed), the first symbol (display mode) indicating the jackpot type is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  The value of the first hit type counter C2 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 19), and reaches the maximum value (for example, 19 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 19). It is configured to return to 0 later. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, regularly (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, It is stored in the first hit type counter storage area 203a2 of the reserved ball storage area 203a (see FIG. 9). Note that the counter value acquired and stored here is shifted (moved) to the first hit type counter storage area 203b2 of the holding ball execution area 203b when the big win lottery is performed, and the big win type Used to determine

  Here, if the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball execution area 203b is not a random value that is a big hit (that is, if it is a random value that is out of place), the first symbol display device 37 Displays the first symbol (stop symbol) indicating the disengagement. On the other hand, if the value of the first winning random number counter C1 stored in the holding ball execution area 203b is a random value that is a big hit, the first symbol display device 37 stores it in the holding ball execution area 203b. A first symbol (stop symbol) indicating a jackpot type determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2 is displayed.

  The random number value for determining the jackpot type is set by a jackpot type random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the number of random numbers that will be 15 probability variation jackpots is 12, and the value is “0 to 11”, and the number of random numbers that are 2R probability variation jackpots. There are two, and their values are “12, 13”, and the number of random numbers that normally becomes a 15R jackpot is six, and their values are “14-19”.

  For example, if it is determined that the jackpot is based on the value of the first random number counter C1, and “15R probability variation jackpot” is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the maximum number of rounds is after the jackpot of 15 rounds. Transition to a high probability state. Similarly, if it is determined that “2R probability variation big hit” based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after the big hit of two rounds, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 If it is determined as “15R normal jackpot” based on the above, the maximum number of rounds shifts to a low probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds, and the time is shortened for 100 fluctuations.

  Next, the second per-random number counter C3 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 will be described. The second random number counter C3 is configured as a loop counter that increments one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). When the second random number counter C3 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C3. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C3 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interruption process, and the ball is the second entrance A67 (through gate) on the left side, or the It is acquired when it is detected that the second entrance B670 (through gate) has been passed, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203.

  The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”. That is, when the acquired value of the second random number counter C3 is in the range of “5 to 153”, it is determined that the winning is selected, and the LED is displayed on the second symbol display device 83 as the second symbol (stop symbol). At the same time, the electric accessory 640a associated with the first special prize opening 640 is opened for a predetermined time. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C3 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 29).

  Next, the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3 will be described. In this embodiment, four types of variation time (rough variation time of symbol variation) (“11 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “40 seconds”, “60 seconds”) are determined as basics when performing variation effects. Based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, one variation time is determined from the four types.

  In addition, for each of these four types of variation time, the time until the last third symbol (each symbol of the middle symbol sequence Z2 in this embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach in variation effect (in other words, the number of variation symbols) ) Is defined as the reach time. In order to increase the type of reach time, three types of variation time (“± 0 second”, “+0.5 second”, “−1 second”) are determined, and the second variation type counter CS2 Based on the value, one variation time is determined from the three types of variation times, and is added to or subtracted from the reach time.

  For example, when the variation time “+0.5 seconds” is selected according to the random number value of the second variation type counter CS2, the third symbol display is performed as compared with the case where the variation time is “± 0 seconds”. In the device 81, the third symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is scroll-displayed by two symbols. However, the same stop symbol is displayed as when the variation time is “± 0 seconds”. On the other hand, when the variation time “−1 second” is selected, the third symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 is one symbol in the third symbol display device 81 as compared with the case where the variation time is “± 0 second”. Scrolls less than a minute. However, the same stop symbol is displayed as when the variation time is “± 0 seconds”. Thus, based on the variation time determined by the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the value of the second variation type counter CS2, the third display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by the effect control device 117. The symbol reach type and the detailed symbol variation mode are determined. Therefore, a variety of variation effects can be easily realized by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2.

  In this embodiment, the pattern variation mode is determined by the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2. However, the pattern variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1. It is also possible to determine the manner of symbol variation by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. For example, each symbol variation mode generated by the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 of the present embodiment is associated with the value of the first variation type counter CS1 in advance. The mode of symbol variation may be determined only by the one variation type counter CS1. Further, for example, for each stop symbol, any one of the three times “± 0 seconds”, “+0.5 seconds”, and “−1 seconds” is associated in advance, and the first variation type The mode of symbol variation may be determined by a combination of the counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  In the third symbol display device 81, during the variation effect, in addition to the variation of the symbol, a notice effect such as sliding the symbol that is fluctuating or passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. . When this notice effect is executed, the time necessary for executing the notice effect is added or subtracted, and the change time of the change effect is adjusted (for example, +1 second, +2 seconds, −1 second, ± 0 seconds). ) The extension time or shortening time (hereinafter referred to as “extension / shortening time”) necessary for executing this notice effect is determined by the value of the third variation type counter CS3.

  As described above, the variation time of the symbol variation is determined by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, and the time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time is determined by the third variation type counter CS3. Therefore, the final variation time from the start of the variation effect until the last third symbol stops is determined by the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter for determining a basic variation time (rough variation time of symbol variation, ie, “11 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “40 seconds”, “60 seconds”). For example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 99, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99), it returns to 0. The value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 29) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Then, the ball is acquired at the timing when the ball is won at the first entrance 64 and stored in the first variation type counter storage area 203a3 of the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a (see FIG. 9). Note that the counter value acquired and stored here is shifted (moved) to the first variation type counter storage area 203b3 in the holding ball execution area 203b when the big winning lottery is performed, and becomes the basic. Used to determine the variation time.

  When the basic variation time (rough variation time of symbol variation) is determined by the first variation type counter CS1, the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode are displayed. Is also determined. That is, the determination of the basic variation time (rough variation time of symbol variation) is also the determination of the variation effect pattern to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, there are four variation effect patterns as well as the basic variation time (rough variation time of symbol variation). Outlier variation, normal reach variation, super reach variation, and special reach. Variations are provided. Then, when the determined fluctuation time is 11 seconds, the deviation fluctuation is executed. Similarly, when the determined variation effect is 20 seconds, normal reach variation, when the determined variation effect is 40 seconds, super reach variation, and when the determined variation effect is 60 seconds, special. Reach variation is performed.

  A ratio for selecting (determining) each variation time from four variation times (“11 seconds”, “20 seconds”, “40 seconds”, “60 seconds”) based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Are set individually when the lottery result based on the value of the first random number counter C1 is “15R probability change big hit”, “2R probability change big hit”, “15R normal big hit”, and “out” ing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the lottery result is “15R probability variation big hit”, there is no random number value for “11 seconds”, and the number of random numbers for “20 seconds” is 20. The value is “0-19”, the number of random numbers for “40 seconds” is 30, the value is “20-49”, and the number is “60 seconds”. The number of is 50 and the value is “50 to 99”.

  In addition, when the lottery result is “2R probability variation big hit”, there is no random number value of “11 seconds”, “40 seconds”, and “60 seconds”, and “20 seconds” is always selected. That is, the number of random numbers for “20 seconds” is 100, and the value is “0 to 99”.

  In addition, when the lottery result is “15R normal jackpot”, there is no random number value for “11 seconds”, the number of random numbers for “20 seconds” is 40, and the value is “0 to 39”. The number of random numbers for “40 seconds” is 30, and the value is “40 to 69”. The number of random numbers for “60 seconds” is 30, and the value is “70 to 69”. 99 ".

  Further, when the lottery result is “off”, the number of random numbers for “11 seconds” is 85, and the value is “0 to 84”. Similarly, the number of random numbers for “20 seconds” is 10, the value is “85 to 94”, the number of random numbers for “40 seconds” is 3, and the value is “95 to 94”. 97 ”, the number of random numbers for“ 60 seconds ”is two, and the value is“ 98, 99 ”. A table (not shown) storing a random value for determining one basic fluctuation time (rough fluctuation time of symbol fluctuation) from the value (random number value) of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 is a main control. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the device 110.

  The second variation type counter CS2 is a counter for determining the variation time to be added to or subtracted from the reach time until the last third symbol stops after the occurrence of the reach in the variation effect. One is added, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99), it returns to zero. The value of the second variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 29) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. Then, it is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 and is stored in the second variation type counter storage area 203a4 of the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a (see FIG. 9). Note that the counter value acquired and stored here is shifted (moved) to the second variation type counter storage area 203b4 of the holding ball execution area 203b when the big hit lottery is performed, and the variation time is changed. Used to determine.

  Further, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, each variation time is selected (determined) from three variation times (“± 0 seconds”, “+0.5 seconds”, “−1 second”). The ratio is individually set for each combination of the lottery result based on the value of the first random number counter C1 and the variation time determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the lottery result is “15R probability variation big hit”, the variation time determined based on the value of the first variation type counter C1 is “20 seconds” or In the case of “40 seconds”, the fluctuation time “± 0 seconds” is always selected. That is, there are 100 random numbers having a variation time of “± 0 seconds”, and the value is “0 to 99”. Similarly, when the lottery result is “15R probability variation big hit” and the variation time determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is “60 seconds”, the variation time is “± 0 seconds”. The number of random numbers is 80 and its value is “0 to 79”, the number of random numbers whose variation time is “−1 second” is 20, and its value is “80 to 99”. It has become.

  When the lottery result is “2R probability variation big hit”, the variation time “± 0 seconds” is always selected. That is, the number of random numbers having a variation time of “± 0 seconds” is 100, and the value is “0 to 99”. In addition, when the lottery result is “15R normal big hit” and the variation time determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is “20 seconds” or “40 seconds”, the variation time “± “0 seconds” is always selected. That is, the number of random numbers having a variation time of “± 0 seconds” is 100, and the value is “0 to 99”.

  In addition, when the lottery result is “15R normal big hit” and the variation time determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is “60 seconds”, the variation time is “± 0 seconds”. The number of random numbers is 80, the value is “0 to 79”, the number of random numbers whose variation time is “−1 second” is 20, and the value is “80 to 99”. ing.

  When the lottery result is “out”, the number of random numbers with a variation time of “± 0 seconds” is 40, the value is “0 to 39”, and the variation time is “+0. The number of random numbers for “5 seconds” is 30 and the value is “40 to 69”, the number of random numbers for which the variation time is “−1 second” is 30, and the value is “70 to 69”. 99 ". Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random value that determines one variation time from the value (random number value) of the second variation type counter CS2 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for determining the extension / reduction time necessary for executing the notice effect, and is incremented by one within a range of 0 to 162, for example, and the maximum value (that is, 162). ), And then returns to 0. The value of the third variation type counter CS3 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 29) described later is executed once, for example, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  The value of the third variation type counter CS3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, and the value is stored in the third variation type counter storage area 203a5 of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a. Is done. Note that the counter value acquired and stored here is shifted (moved) to the third variation type counter storage area 203b5 of the reserved ball execution area 203b and then extended or shortened when the big hit lottery is performed. Time is used to determine.

  The 3rd symbol display device 81 of this embodiment performs the decorative production according to the display mode of the 1st symbol display device 37, and slides the symbol which is changing besides the change display of a symbol. Or a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns for the notice effect are provided, and when the notice effect is executed in the third symbol display device 81, the time required for executing the notice effect (for example, +1 second, +2 seconds, −1 second) is added to or subtracted from the fluctuation time, and a notice effect according to the added / subtracted (extended or shortened) time is executed. Note that the notice effect is not executed when the change time of the change effect is not added or subtracted (extended / shortened) (± 0 seconds). The presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the extension / reduction time necessary for executing the notice effect are selected according to the value of the third variation type counter CS3.

  Note that a table (not shown) storing a random value for determining one extension / reduction time required for executing the notice effect from the value of the third variation type counter CS3 (random value) is a current pachinko machine. The selection ratio of each effect pattern is set to change depending on whether the state of the machine 10 is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 11C, the extension / reduction time “± 0 seconds” is always selected when the probability is low. That is, the number of random numbers whose extension / reduction time is “± 0 seconds” at a low probability is 163, and the value is “0 to 162”. On the other hand, when the probability is high, the number of random numbers whose extension / reduction time is “± 0 seconds” is 100, and the value is “0-99”, and the extension / reduction time is “± 1 second”. The number of random numbers is 21 and the value is “100 to 120”. Similarly, the number of random numbers whose extension / reduction time is “± 2 seconds” at high probability is 21 and the value is “121-141”, and the extension / reduction time is “−1 second”. The number of random numbers is 21 and the value is “142-162”.

  A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining one extension / reduction time required for executing the notice effect from the value (random value) of the third variation type counter CS3 is the first variation. Similar to the type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, the ROM 202 is provided.

  As described above, the main controller 110 uses the two counter values of the first hit random number counter C1 and the first hit type counter C2 to determine the jackpot lottery result (a jackpot in the case of a jackpot or not, or a jackpot in the case of a jackpot). The type is also determined. Also, the final value from the start of the effect to the last stop of the third symbol by the three counter values of the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3. Time is determined.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery result or the variation time is determined, various commands are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 in order to instruct the effect control device 117 to start the variation effect. More specifically, when a jackpot lottery result or a variation time is determined, a stop symbol pattern ("probability variation jackpot symbol", "normal" displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on these conditions. Jackpot symbol "etc.) are determined. When the stop symbol pattern is determined, a stop symbol command is set to instruct the effect control device 117 to display the stop symbol of the pattern.

  In addition, when the variation time of the symbol variation is determined by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, the instruction control device 117 is instructed to execute the variation effect according to the variation time. A variation pattern command is set. When the extension / reduction time of the variation effect is determined by the third variation type counter CS3, an effect time addition command is issued to instruct the effect control device 117 to execute the notice effect according to the determined time. Is set. Each set command is then transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 when an external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When the effect control device 117 receives various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 performs various controls such as a change effect and a notice effect according to the received command.

  In the present embodiment, the change pattern command is transmitted first among the above-described stop symbol command, change pattern command, and effect time addition command, and then the stop symbol command and effect time addition command are transmitted. Each command is sent in the order of. If the production control device 117 receives the variation pattern command, it is possible to cause the third symbol display device 81 to start the variation display even if transmission of other commands is not completed. This is because the display can be started quickly. That is, the “stop symbol command”, “effect time addition command”, and the like do not affect the start of the variable display.

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main controller 110 determines whether the big winning lottery or the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 according to the value of the counter or the like. The main processing of the pachinko demo machine 10 such as display setting and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83 is executed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 12, various commands (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, effect time addition command) transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 12A is a schematic diagram schematically showing a correspondence relationship between a stop symbol pattern determined based on a lottery result or the like and a command transmitted to the effect control device 117 according to the stop symbol pattern. It is. Similarly, FIG. 12B shows the correspondence between the variation time determined by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 and the command transmitted to the effect control device 117 according to the variation time. FIG. 12C schematically shows the correspondence between the extension / reduction time determined by the third variation type counter CS3 and the command transmitted to the effect control device 117 according to the extension / reduction time. It is a schematic diagram.

  First, the stop symbol command will be described. The stop symbol command is a command for the main control device 110 to instruct the effect control device 117 of the stop symbol pattern of the variation effect executed in the third symbol display device 81. The stop control command is sent from the main control device 110 to the effect control device. 117. There are seven types of stop symbol commands from “stop symbol command 01” to “stop symbol command 07”, and each stop symbol command corresponds to a stop symbol pattern.

  When a stop symbol pattern is determined in main controller 110, a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set in a predetermined area of RAM 203, and then external output processing of main processing (see FIG. 29). Is transmitted to the effect control device 117. Upon receiving the stop symbol command, the effect control device 117 displays the stop symbol so as to be a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol command when the third symbol display device 81 displays the variable effect stop symbol. Let

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the stop symbol pattern is determined to be “probability big hit symbol” in main controller 110, “stop symbol command 01” is effect controller 117. Sent to. Then, when receiving the “stop symbol command 01”, the effect control device 117 displays a stop symbol that becomes “probability big hit symbol” when the third symbol display device 81 displays the stop symbol of the variable effect.

  Similarly, in the main controller 110, when the stop symbol pattern is determined to be “normal jackpot symbol”, “stop symbol command 02” is determined to be “completely lost symbol”, and “stop symbol” is determined. Command 03 "is transmitted to the production control device 117, respectively. Similarly, when the stop symbol pattern is determined to be another pattern, the stop symbol command corresponding to each pattern is transmitted to the effect control device 117, and the description thereof is omitted. Then, when the stop control command 117 is received, the effect control device 117, when displaying the stop symbol of the variable effect on the third symbol display device 81, stops so as to be a stop symbol pattern corresponding to each stop symbol command. Display the design.

  Next, the variation pattern command will be described. The change pattern command is a command for the main control device 110 to instruct the effect control device 117 about the change time of the change effect to be executed on the third symbol display device 81, and from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117. Sent. There are twelve types of variation pattern commands from “variation pattern command 01” to “variation pattern command 12”. Each variation pattern command has a value of the first variation type counter CS1 and a value of the second variation type counter CS2. This corresponds to the total value of the variation time determined by the combination of.

  In main controller 110, each variation time is determined by the value of first variation type counter CS1 and the value of second variation type counter CS2, and when the total value of the variation times is calculated, the variation corresponding to the total value is calculated. When the pattern command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 and then the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed, the pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 117. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control device 117 causes the third symbol display device 81 to start executing the variation effect of the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, the variation time is determined as “11 seconds” based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, and the variation time is determined as “±” based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. When “0 second” is determined, and the total value of the variation time is “11 seconds”, “variation pattern command 01” is transmitted to the effect control device 117. Then, when receiving the “change pattern command 01”, the effect control device 117 causes the third symbol display device 81 to start executing the change effect whose change time is “11 seconds”.

  Similarly, in the main controller 110, when the total value of the variation time determined by the combination of the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the value of the second variation type counter CS2 is “11.5 seconds”, “ When the variation pattern command 02 ”is“ 10 seconds ”as the total variation time,“ variation pattern command 03 ”is transmitted to the effect control device 117, respectively. Similarly, when the total value of the variation time becomes another total value, the variation pattern command corresponding to each total value is similarly transmitted to the effect control device 117, and the description thereof is omitted. Then, when receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control device 117 causes the third symbol display device 81 to start executing the variation effect of the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command.

  Next, the effect time addition command will be described. The effect time addition command is a command for the main control device 110 to instruct the effect control device 117 to give an instruction about the notice effect of the changing effect executed in the third symbol display device 81, and the effect control is performed from the main control device 110. Transmitted to the device 117. There are four types of effect time addition commands from “effect time addition command 01” to “effect time addition command 04”, and each effect time addition command is an extension determined by the value of the third variation type counter CS3.・ It corresponds to each shortening time.

  In main controller 110, when the extension / reduction time is determined by the value of third variation type counter CS3, an effect time addition command corresponding to the extension / reduction time is set in a predetermined area of RAM 203, and thereafter When the external output process of the process (see FIG. 29) is executed, it is transmitted to the effect control device 117. When the effect control device 117 receives the effect time addition command, the effect control device 117 adds the extension / reduction time corresponding to the effect time addition command to the change time of the change effect executed in the third symbol display device 81, and adds the change time. adjust. In addition, a notice effect corresponding to the extension / reduction time is performed in the variation effect executed in the third symbol display device 81. When the extension / reduction time is “± 0 seconds”, the notice effect is not performed.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12C, in the main controller 110, when the extension / reduction time is determined to be “± 0 seconds” based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3, The effect time addition command 01 ”is transmitted to the effect control device 117. However, since the extension / reduction time is “± 0 seconds”, even if the effect control device 117 receives the “effect time addition command 01”, the notice effect is not included in the variable effects executed in the third symbol display device 81. Don't do it.

  In addition, when main controller 110 determines that the extension / reduction time is “+1 second” based on the value of third variation type counter CS3, “effect time addition command 02” is transmitted to effect control device 117. . Then, when receiving the “effect time addition command 02”, the effect control device 117 executes the extension / reduction time “+1 second” corresponding to the “effect time addition command 02” in the third symbol display device 81. To adjust the fluctuation time. In addition, the notice effect corresponding to the “+1 second” is performed in the variation effect executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Similarly, in the main controller 110, when the extension / reduction time is determined to be “+2 seconds”, the “production time addition command 03” is determined to be “−1 second”. The “effect time addition command 04” is transmitted to the effect control device 117, respectively. Then, when the effect control device 117 receives the effect time addition command, the effect control device 117 adds the extension / reduction time corresponding to the effect time addition command to the execution time of the variable effect executed in the third symbol display device 81, and the change time is obtained. adjust. In addition, the notice effect corresponding to the extension / reduction time is performed in the variation effect executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Here, returning to FIG. 8, the description of the electrical configuration of the main controller 110 will be continued. The ROM 202 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data. The ROM 202 stores an effect number table 202a for executing a variable effect corresponding to the effect number input by the operator when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode.

  Here, the effect number table 202a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the production number table 202a. As described above, the pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with a plurality of types of variation effects, and some of the variation effects selected from the effect numbers (for example, “01” to “20”) in advance. ) Is stipulated. And, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator performs an operation such as winning a ball using a hand to input the production number, so that it corresponds to the entered production number. The fluctuating effect can be executed.

  The effect number table 202a is a table for executing a variable effect corresponding to the effect number input by the operator, and the effect number and each value of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 corresponding to the effect number. Are associated. Each value of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 of the effect number table 202a is a value for the main control device 110 to refer to when the execution of the variable effect is started, and the counters C1, C2, CS1 corresponding to the effect numbers. When each value of CS3 is referred to by main controller 110 at the start of execution of the variation effect, the counter is set so that various commands necessary for execution of the variation effect corresponding to the effect number are always set in main controller 110. Each value of C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 is predetermined.

  In main controller 110, when the production number is input by the operator, each value of counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 corresponding to the production number is acquired from production number table 202a, and the value is the special figure holding ball. It is stored in the holding area of the storage area 203a. Each counter value acquired and stored here is then shifted (moved) to the reserved ball execution area 203b, and used for setting to start execution of the changing effect.

  Then, when these counter values are used for setting for starting the execution of the variation effect in the main control device 110, in the main control device 110, various commands necessary for the execution of the variation effect corresponding to the effect number are issued. Each is set. The set various commands are then transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 when an external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When the effect control device 117 receives various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 performs various controls such as a change effect and a notice effect according to the received command. As a result, a variation effect corresponding to the effect number input by the operator is executed on the third symbol display device 81.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the effect number table 202a, the effect number “01” includes a value “0” of the counter C1, a value “0” of the counter C2, a value “50” of the counter CS1, and a value “50” of the counter CS2. 0 ”and the value“ 0 ”of the counter CS3 are associated with each other. Similarly, the production number “02” includes a value “0” of the counter C1, a value “0” of the counter C2, a value “50” of the counter CS1, a value “0” of the counter CS2, and a value “0” of the counter CS3. 100 ”are associated with each other. The other production numbers are also explained in the same way, and the explanation is omitted.

  When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, when an effect number is input by the operator, a counter value corresponding to the effect number is acquired from the effect number table 202a, and each of the acquired The counter values are the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1, the first per-type counter storage area 203a2, the first variation type counter storage area 203a3, the second variation type counter storage area 203a4, the third counter value in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a. It is stored in the variation type counter storage area 203a5.

  Thereafter, the main control device 110 becomes a timing for instructing the production control device 117 to start the execution of the variable production (see S1306 and 1307 in FIG. 30), and each counter value stored in the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a becomes the reservation ball. When shifted to the execution area 203b, various commands (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, effect time addition command) are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 by the main controller 110 based on the shifted counter values. . The set various commands are transmitted to the effect control device 117 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When the production control device 117 receives various commands, the production control device 117 executes a variation production corresponding to those commands in the third symbol display device 81.

  As shown in FIG. 13, for example, the effect number “01” is defined as a change effect that executes a change effect (special reach change) for 60 seconds and displays a stop symbol that becomes a “probable big hit symbol”. . When the production number “01” is input by the operator, the value “0” of the counter C1 that is the counter value corresponding to the production number “01”, the value “0” of the counter C2, and the value “50” of the counter CS1. ”, The value“ 0 ”of the counter CS2, and the value“ 0 ”of the counter CS3 are respectively acquired from the effect number table 202a. The acquired counter values are stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a.

  Thereafter, the main control device 110 becomes a timing for instructing the production control device 117 to start the execution of the variable production (see S1306 and 1307 in FIG. 30), and each counter value stored in the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a becomes the reservation ball. When shifted to the execution area 203b, various commands (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, effect time addition command) are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 by the main controller 110 based on the shifted counter values. .

  In this case, since the total variation time is determined to be “60 seconds” by the combination of the values of the counter CS1 and the counter CS2, the “variation pattern command 10” is set (see FIG. 12B). . Further, since the extension / reduction time is determined as “± 0 seconds” based on the value of the counter CS3, the “effect time addition command 01” is set (see FIG. 12C). Further, since the lottery result is determined to be “15R probability change big hit” based on the values of the counter C1 and the counter C2, “stop symbol command 01” is set (see FIG. 12A). As a result, “variation pattern command 10”, “effect time addition command 01”, and “stop symbol command 01” are transmitted to the effect control device 117. When the production control device 117 receives various commands, the production control device 117 starts to execute the production of the fluctuation effect having the fluctuation time of “60 seconds” in the third symbol display device 81, but does not perform the notice effect. Further, when displaying the stop symbol of the variation effect, the stop symbol that becomes the “probable change big hit symbol” is displayed.

  Therefore, when the production number “01” is input by the operator in the main control device 110, the 3rd symbol display device 81 executes a fluctuation effect (special reach fluctuation) for 60 seconds and “probability big hit symbol” "" Is displayed. Similarly, when other effect numbers are input, a variation effect and a notice effect corresponding to the input effect numbers are executed, and a stop symbol is displayed, so that description thereof is omitted.

  The effect number table 202a of the present embodiment is not used when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or the explanation B mode, but when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation B mode, the effect number table 202a is used. You may comprise so that a change production may be performed using 202a. For example, when the controller 300 is connected to the pachinko demo machine 10 and the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation B mode, the operator operates the controller 300 and inputs the effect number of the variable effect to be executed. And In this case, each value of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3 corresponding to the effect number is acquired from the effect number table 202a so that the variable effect corresponding to the input effect number is newly reserved, The value is stored in the holding area of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a. Each counter value acquired and stored here is shifted (moved) to the holding ball execution area 203b when a jackpot lottery is performed, and various commands (stop symbol commands, fluctuations) are based on each counter value. Pattern command and effect time addition command) are set. As a result, various commands are transmitted to the effect control device 117, and the variable effect corresponding to the effect number input by the controller 300 is executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Here, an operation method in which the operator inputs the production number when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode will be described. In the present embodiment, while the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator can display the first symbol display device 37 (see FIG. 4), the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 3), Using the second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) and the second entrance B670 (see FIG. 3), the production number can be input.

  While the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the first symbol display device 37 has the effect number being selected by the operator instead of the first symbol variation display and the first symbol lottery result. Is displayed. More specifically, the 7-segment display 37b1 (see FIG. 4) displays the 10th digit of the effect number currently selected by the operator, and the 7-segment display 37b1 (see FIG. 4). The first digit of the production number currently selected by the operator is displayed. The operator can confirm the effect number to be input by confirming this display. Therefore, the operator can appropriately select (or input) a desired production number.

  When the operator wants to change the selected production number, he or she uses the hand to throw the ball into the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 and pass the ball through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670. By stopping at the entrance A67 and the second entrance B670, the currently selected effect number can be changed. Specifically, each time the ball is inserted into the second entrance B670 with the hand and passed therethrough, the production number can be increased by 1, and the ball is entered into the second entrance B670 with the hand for 2 seconds. The production number can be reduced by 1 each time the vehicle is stagnated. Similarly, every time a ball is thrown into and passed through the second entrance A67 using the hand, the production number can be increased by 10, and the ball is held in the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds using the hand. Each time, the production number can be reduced by 10. When the production number is changed by these operations, the production number after the change is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. Further, the value of this effect number changes within the range of “01 to 20”.

  In this way, when changing the production number, the 10th place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance A67 and the 1st place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance B670. The number of operations for changing the production number can be suppressed as compared with the case where the first place of the production number is operated without distinction between the ball openings A67 and B670. That is, even when the change width of the production number is large (for example, when ± 10 is performed), the number of operations can be suppressed by using the second entrance A67, and the production number can be changed in a short time. Input operation can be performed. In addition, it is easy for the operator to handle and has excellent operability.

  In the case of handling a two-digit numerical value in daily life, the left side is set to 10's and the right side is set to 1's. In the present embodiment, when changing the 10th place of the production number, the second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the left side toward the game board 13 is used. In order to change the 1's position, the second entrance B670 disposed on the right side toward the game board 13 is used. Therefore, the operator can intuitively perform the change operation, and the operation method is easy to understand.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) is disposed on the left side toward the game board 13, and the second entrance B670 on the right side toward the game board 13. However, the second entrance B670 may be provided on the left side of the game board 13 and the second entrance A67 may be provided on the right side of the game board 13. Thereby, the person in charge of explanation can select a desired production number without giving an unpleasant impression to the hall personnel and the like.

  That is, when the person in charge of explanation explains the contents of the fluctuating production to the hall related persons, etc., the hall related persons are generally located in front of the pachinko demo machine 10, and therefore the person in charge of the explanation is obstructed by the hall related persons. In addition, it is located on the side of the pachinko demo machine 10 (right side or left side toward the pachinko demo machine 10) so that the operation and explanation of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be performed immediately. For example, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode and the explanation person performs an input operation of the pachinko demo machine 10, the explanation person himself / herself faces the pachinko demo machine 10 among the right side and the left side. Is located on the left side (place close to the first symbol display device 37) toward the pachinko demo machine 10, which is easy to confirm the display on the first symbol display device 37. However, when an explanation person is located on the left side toward the pachinko demo machine 10, the explanation person extends his hand while blocking the front of the third symbol display device 81 when operating the first place of the production number. It is necessary to throw a ball into the second entrance 670 disposed on the right side toward the board 13 or to stagnate. Therefore, when the person in charge of the hall sees the display on the third symbol display device 81, if the person in charge of the input performs an input operation, an unpleasant impression may be given to the person concerned in the hall. If the person in charge of the explanation is located on the right side of the pachinko demo machine 10, the person in charge of the explanation has difficulty in confirming the production number displayed on the first symbol display device 37, and therefore it may be difficult to perform an input operation.

  Therefore, the second entrance B670 is arranged on the left side of the game board 13 and the second entrance A67 is arranged on the right side of the game board 13, and the person in charge explains the pachinko demo machine. It is located on the left side toward 10. Further, the person in charge of the explanation does not use the second entrance A67 but changes the production number using only the second entrance B670. In this way, the person in charge of the explanation can change the effect number for which the effect number being selected is desired, and the front of the third symbol display device 81 is not blocked by the hand. Therefore, it is possible to select a desired production number without giving an unpleasant impression to persons involved in the hall.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the left side toward the game board 13, and a second entrance B670 is provided on the right side toward the game board 13. The tenth place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance A67, and the 1st place of the production number can be manipulated by the second entrance B670. However, since the selectable performance numbers are from “01” to “20”, the second entrance B 670 has the effect number 1 of the effect number rather than the frequency at which the second entrance A 67 is operated at the 10th place of the effect number. The frequency of manipulating the position is higher. Therefore, if the person in charge of the explanation is located on the left side toward the pachinko demo machine 10, the person in charge of the explanation frequently blocks the front of the 3rd symbol display device 81 with his / her hand. The possibility of giving is increased.

  Therefore, the second entrance B670 is provided on the left side toward the game board 13, and the second entrance A67 is provided on the right side toward the game board 13. Thereby, the frequency of the person in charge explaining the front of the third symbol display device 81 with the hand can be lowered, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility of giving an unpleasant impression to the hall personnel and the like. If the person in charge of the explanation changes the effect number using only the second entrance B670 without using the second entrance A67, the desired effect number is selected. In addition to being able to change, the front of the third symbol display device 81 is not blocked by hand. Therefore, it is possible to select a desired production number without giving an unpleasant impression to persons involved in the hall.

  In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 is arranged in the area D in the lower left part of the game area on the game board 13 when viewed from the front (lower left part in FIG. 3). 13, the first symbol display device 37 may be arranged in a lower right side area (lower right side in FIG. 3) of the game area. Thereby, the person in charge of explanation can select a desired production number without giving an unpleasant impression to the hall personnel and the like. Furthermore, since the production number can be selected intuitively, the operation method is easy to understand.

  That is, in this embodiment, the second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) is disposed on the left side toward the game board 13, and the second entrance B670 is disposed on the right side toward the game board 13. Therefore, the first symbol display device 37 is arranged in the lower right portion of the game area on the game board 13 in the front view (lower right portion in FIG. 3). To be located. If it does in this way, the person in charge of explanation will be located near the 2nd entrance B670, and it is easy to see the display of the 1st symbol display device 37, and is suitable. Furthermore, if the person in charge of explanation changes the production number using only the second entrance B670 without using the second entrance A67, the desired production number is changed. In addition, the front of the third symbol display device 81 is not blocked by hand. Therefore, it is possible to select a desired production number without giving an unpleasant impression to persons involved in the hall. In addition, when handling a two-digit numerical value in daily life, the left side is set to the 10th place and the right side is set to the 1st place. In order to change the 1st place of the production number, the second entrance B670 disposed on the right side toward the game board 13 may be used, so that the operator intuitively performs the change operation. The operation method is easy to understand.

  In addition, when the operator wants to change the currently selected effect number, if the ball is stopped at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 using his / her hand, the selected effect number is sequentially selected. Can be changed. Therefore, when changing the effect number being selected, it is not necessary to repeatedly throw the ball into the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 using the hand until the desired effect number is selected. good. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the labor of the input operation by the operator. In addition, it is easy for the operator to handle and has excellent operability.

  In this embodiment, the production number is incremented by 1 every time a ball is inserted into and passed through the second entrance B670 using the hand, and the ball is held in the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds using the hand. Although the production number is decreased by 1 every time, the increase number or the decrease number may be arbitrarily determined. Further, the number of increases and the number of decreases may be different. Further, the stagnation time is 2 seconds, but it may be determined arbitrarily. Similarly, every time a ball is thrown into and passed through the second entrance A67 using the hand, the production number is increased by 10, and every time the ball is held in the second entrance A67 using the hand for 2 seconds, the production number is increased. However, the increase or decrease may be determined arbitrarily. Further, the number of increases and the number of decreases may be different. Further, the stagnation time is 2 seconds, but it may be determined arbitrarily. Also, regardless of the type of the second entrances A67 and B670, the production number may be increased by 1 every time the ball passes, and the production number may be reduced by 1 every time the ball stays for 2 seconds.

  When the operator wants to input the selected production number into the pachinko demo machine 10, he / she uses the hand to enter the ball into the first entrance 64 (winning), thereby causing the first symbol display device 37 to enter. The displayed production number can be input to the pachinko demo machine 10. When an effect number is input to the pachinko demo machine 10, as described above, a variation effect corresponding to the input effect number is executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Further, when a ball is entered (winned) into the first entrance 64 by using the hand while the variation effect is being executed in the 3rd symbol display device 81, the number of entrances is 4 at the maximum. The number of suspensions is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko demo machine 10 is configured to execute a continuous chance effect even if the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in any of the trial hit mode, the explanation A mode, and the explanation B mode. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the same production number is continuously input at least 2 seconds without an interval of 1 second or more, the continuous chance production is always executed. It is comprised so that.

  More specifically, when two or more identical production numbers are input consecutively without an interval of 1 second or longer, the stop symbol is displayed for each of the two or more variation productions (“exit chance” ”Or“ reach chance eyes ”) is executed (note that the last fluctuation effect is a stop pattern as it is). For example, when the same effect number is input three times in succession, the third chance effect is executed in three variable effects that are executed in response to the three inputs. In this case, the stop pattern of the variable effect executed at the first time and the second time is set as “chance eye”, and the stop pattern of the variable effect executed at the end (third time) is set as the effect number. Set to the corresponding stop symbol. Therefore, the operator can surely execute the continuous chance effect by performing such an input operation, so that it is not necessary to repeatedly instruct the execution of the variable effect until the continuous chance effect is accidentally executed. Therefore, it is easy to handle for the operator and is excellent in operability.

  In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the trial hit mode, the continuous chance eye effect is executed only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation B mode. In this case, this condition is not applied, and the continuous chance effect is executed only when a predetermined instruction is input.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode and the effect number is input when the variable effect is not executed in the third symbol display device 81, the effect number is input. After that, the execution start of the variation effect is suspended for 1 second, and if the next production number is not input within 1 second, the execution of the suspended variation effect is started. Similarly, even if an effect number is input when a variable effect is being executed on the third symbol display device 81, the variable effect being executed ends until one second has elapsed after the input of the effect number. Even so, the execution start of the variation effect is suspended.

  In addition, when the next production number is input while the execution start of the variable production is suspended (within 1 second) after the production number is input, the execution start of the variation production is further suspended for 1 second. The And if there is no input of the next production number within 1 second, execution of the suspended production production will be started. Therefore, if the operation of inputting the next production number is repeated within 1 second after the production number is entered, the execution of the variation production for four times can be suspended while the execution start of the production of the production is suspended. it can.

  Therefore, when a person in charge of explanation explains a variable effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variable effect to be executed can be put on hold together (that is, after setting) and then the variable effect can be executed. it can. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when an effect number is input, it waits for 1 second from there, and if there is no input of the next effect number, execution of the pending variable effect is started. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the variation effect is being executed, if the effect number is continuously input without leaving an interval of one second, the desired variation effect can be collectively held. On the other hand, when the production number is input, if the configuration does not wait for one second, if the production effect is not executed, even if the production number is continuously inputted, it is almost the same as the input of the first production number. At the same time, the changing effect corresponding to the first effect number is executed. Therefore, it is not possible to hold a part of the desired variation effect. Therefore, by configuring as in the present embodiment, it is possible to collectively hold a desired variation effect, so when an explanation person explains the variation effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variation effect to be executed After the effects are collectively held (that is, after the setting is made), the variable effects can be executed. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  Until now, when a salesman (explained person) explains the contents of a variation effect on a gaming machine to a hall-related person or the like, a display that can display the variation effect on the gaming machine instead of using the gaming machine. It was explained using a device. In this type of display device, only one variation effect to be executed can be instructed. Therefore, it is not possible to instruct the next change effect to be executed unless waiting for the variation effect being executed to end. However, in the pachinko demo machine 10 according to the present embodiment, since the execution of the variation effect instructed by the operator can be suspended, the operator always instructs the execution of the variation effect regardless of whether or not the variation effect is being executed. it can. Therefore, since the operator can instruct execution of the variation effect at a timing that the operator wants to instruct, the operability of the gaming machine can be improved. It is also easy for the operator to handle.

  The operation method for inputting the production number by the operator has been described above. While the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the description A mode, the same input operation (operation for winning a ball by hand) is performed. The operator can also end (cancel) the variation effect being executed. More specifically, when the operator wants to end the fluctuating effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81, the electric accessory 640a attached to the first specific prize opening (small opening) 640 is closed. During the period, the electric effector 640a is forcibly opened by hand, and the ball is put into the first specific winning opening 640 (winning), so that the variation effect being executed can be ended. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, the fluctuating effect cannot be stopped, and when operating in the explanation B mode, an instruction is input from the controller 300 (see FIG. 8). By doing so, it is configured to be able to end (cancel) the variation effect being executed.

  In both the explanation A mode and the explanation B mode, when the variation effect being executed is stopped, a stop command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. This stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When receiving the stop command, the effect control device 117 forcibly ends the changing effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  In the case of a normal gaming machine, a ball does not enter the first specific prize opening 640 during the period in which the electric accessory 640a attached to the first specific prize opening (small opening) 640 is closed. If a ball enters the ball, it is an abnormal ball and an error notification is given because there is a high possibility that an abnormality such as a sensor has occurred or an illegal act has been performed.

  However, in the present embodiment, error notification is not performed even if an abnormal entry is detected during a period in which no entry can occur normally. Instead, the variation effect being executed is terminated (stopped). Accordingly, it is not necessary to newly provide the pachinko demo machine 10 with a button or the like for ending (canceling) the variation effect being executed. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 is utilized by using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. Can be made. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Further, while the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or while operating in the explanation A mode, the operator can perform the same input operation (operation for winning a ball by hand) The operation mode can also be switched. When the operator wants to change the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10, the operator manually opens the second specific prize opening 65a during the period when the second specific prize opening (large opening) 65a is closed, The operation mode can be switched alternately to the test hit mode or the explanation A mode by entering a ball into the second specific winning opening 65a (winning). Note that the pachinko demo machine 10 is configured to be unable to switch modes when operating in the explanation B mode.

  In the case of a normal gaming machine, a ball does not enter the second specific winning opening 65a during the period when the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed. If a ball enters the ball, it is an abnormal ball and an error notification is given because there is a high possibility that an abnormality such as a sensor has occurred or an illegal act has been performed.

  However, in this embodiment, even if an abnormal entry is detected during a period in which no entry can occur normally, no error notification is performed, and instead the operation mode is changed. Therefore, since it is unnecessary to newly provide a button for changing the operation mode in the pachinko demo machine 10, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with a plurality of modes (trial hit mode, explanation A mode), the mode can be switched and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be operated in each mode. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  As described above, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operation method for the operator to input the production number, the operation method for the operator to end (stop) the variation production being executed, Has explained the operation method for switching the operation mode, but these operations are not limited to being performed by hand. For example, the operator may throw the ball into the second entrances A67 and B670 using an instrument or the like, or may cause the ball to stagnate. Similarly, the operator may enter (win) a ball into the first specific winning port 640 or the second specific winning port 65a using an instrument or the like.

  Here, returning to FIG. 8, the description of the electrical configuration of the main controller 110 will be continued. In addition to the various counters illustrated in FIG. 9, the RAM 203 stores a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like And a work area (work area) in which the value of is stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, the RAM 203 has a special figure holding ball storage area 203a, a holding ball execution area 203b, a special figure holding ball counter 203c, a fluctuation start holding flag 203d, and a fluctuation start holding counter. 203e, an effect number memory 203f, a second entrance A stagnation counter 203g, a second entrance B stagnation counter 203h, and a continuous effect execution flag 203i. The contents of the RAM 203 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko demo machine 10 is shut off. All data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. The

  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 demo 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. 29), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (see FIG. 28) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 27) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  Here, the contents of the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, and FIG. 14B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the continuous effect execution flag 203i of the RAM 203. It is. As shown in FIG. 14 (a), the RAM 203 has a special figure holding ball storage area 203a, a holding ball execution area 203b, a special figure holding ball counter 203c, a fluctuation start holding flag 203d, and a fluctuation start holding counter 203e. An effect number memory 203f, a second entrance A stagnation counter 203g, a second entrance B stagnation counter 203h, and a continuous effect execution flag 203i.

  The special figure holding ball storage area 203a is composed of four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) (see FIG. 9), and these four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). ) Includes a first per-random number counter storage area 203a1, a first per-type counter storage area 203a2, a first variation type counter storage area 203a3, a second variation type counter storage area 203a4, and a third variation type counter. A storage area 203a5 is provided. The values of the counters C1 and C2 are stored in the storage areas 203a1 to 203a2, and the values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the storage areas 203a3 to 203a5.

  When the ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), each counter value (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) is acquired in accordance with the entry timing, The counter value (winning data) is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) in the vacant areas of the four reservation areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). . That is, the smaller the area number, the longer the winning data in time (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) is stored, and the oldest winning data in time is stored in the reserved first area. Remembered.

  For example, when winning data is stored only in the reserved first area and the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area are vacant, the ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning). To do. In this case, the first per-random number counter C1 (see FIG. 9), the first per-kind counter C2, the first fluctuation-type counter CS1, the second fluctuation-type counter CS2, and the third fluctuation according to the timing of entering the ball. Each value of the type counter CS3 is acquired. And each value of each acquired counter C1, C2, CS1-CS3 is each memorize | stored in each storage area 203a3-203a5 of a holding | maintenance 2nd area. If winning data (respective counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) is stored in all of the holding first area to the holding fourth area, the winning data cannot be held, so that the ball Even if the player enters the first entrance 64 (start winning), nothing is stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a.

  In the present embodiment, in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a, a first per-random number counter storage area 203a1, a first per-type counter storage area 203a2, a first variation type counter storage area 203a3, and a second Although the variation type counter storage area 203a4 and the third variation type counter storage area 203a5 are integrally provided, the five areas 203a1 to 203a5 are not necessarily provided integrally. For example, each of the five areas 203a1 to 203a5 may be provided in the RAM 203, or each of the five areas 203a1 to 203a5 may be divided into a plurality of groups and a storage area may be provided for each group.

  The reserved ball execution area 203b stores winning data (values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) which are referred to when executing a process such as determining the jackpot or setting the display of the first symbol display device 37. Memory.

  When the jackpot determination process is executed, the reserve ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 31) is executed, and winning data (each counter) stored in the hold first area of the special figure reserve ball storage area 203a is executed. C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) are shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b. Then, the winning data shifted to the holding ball execution area 203b is referred to in the variation start process (see FIG. 32), and the lottery winning result is determined based on the referenced data, and the variation according to the lottery result is determined. The display and stop display are performed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81.

  Here, the shift of winning data will be described. The shift of winning data executed by the reserved ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 31) indicates that the data is moved from the area where the data is stored to another area.

  When the reserved ball storage area forward processing (see FIG. 31) is executed, the random number value of the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1 of the reserved first area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a is changed to the first value of the reserved ball execution area 203b. It shifts to the random number counter storage area 203b1 per unit. Similarly, the random number value in the first per-kind counter storage area 203a2 is shifted to the first per-kind counter storage area 203b2, and the random value in the first fluctuation-type counter storage area 203a3 is shifted to the first fluctuation-type counter storage area 203b3. The random number value in the second variation type counter storage area 203a4 is shifted to the second variation type counter storage area 203b4, and the random value in the third variation type counter storage area 203a5 is shifted to the third variation type counter storage area 203b5. Shifted.

  When the data shift to the reserved ball execution area 203b ends, the reserved first area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a becomes empty. Therefore, the winning data stored in each holding area (holding second area to holding fourth area) of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a is used as a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third). Shift processing to fill the area is performed. In the present embodiment, in the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a, data is shifted only for the reservation areas (second reservation area to fourth reservation area) in which winning data is stored.

  For example, after the winning data stored in the holding first area is shifted to the holding ball execution area 203b, the data is stored only in the holding second area, and the holding third area to the holding fourth area are vacant. If so, only the data in the reserved second area is shifted to the reserved first area, and the data shift is thus completed.

  The special figure holding ball counter 203c is a variable display (variable display performed on the third symbol display device 81) performed on the first symbol display device 37 based on the entrance to the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). It is a counter that counts up to four times the number of suspensions (waiting times). The special figure holding ball counter 203c has an initial value set to 0, and is incremented by 1 to a maximum value of 4 each time a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of holdings of the variable display increases. (See S602 in FIG. 23). On the other hand, the special figure holding ball counter 203c is decremented by 1 every time a change display based on a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is executed (see S1404 in FIG. 31). In the first symbol display device 37, the same number of LEDs 37a as the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (that is, the number of holding times) are turned on. For example, when the number of hold times is 2, two LEDs 37a are lit.

  The fluctuation start hold flag 203d is a flag indicating whether or not to stop the execution start of the change effect when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. The fluctuation start hold flag 203d is set to OFF in the initial state, and is set to ON when the production number is input by the operator when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. If the next production number is not input within 1 second after the production number is entered, the production number is set off.

  Therefore, the operator repeats the operation of inputting the next effect number within one second after inputting the effect number, thereby executing the variable effect for four times while holding the execution start of the variable effect on hold. Can be put on hold. Therefore, when a person in charge of explanation explains a variable effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variable effect to be executed can be put on hold together (that is, after setting) and then the variable effect can be executed. it can. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  The fluctuation start holding counter 203e is a counter for measuring the elapsed time since the last production number is input when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. The fluctuation start hold counter 203e is cleared to 0 in the initial state, and when the production number is input when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the elapsed time since the production number is inputted. Is counted, and when 1 second has elapsed since the production number was input, the time is cleared to 0 and the timing is finished. When the next production number is input within 1 second after the production number is input, the production number is cleared to 0 and the elapsed time from the input is counted. That is, the elapsed time since the last production number is input is counted. Note that when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, timing by the fluctuation start hold counter 203e is started, and the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is set to ON until the time measurement ends, and the fluctuation starts. While the time is not measured by the start counter 203e, the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is set to OFF.

  The effect number memory 203f is a memory for storing the effect number being selected by the operator when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. While the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the first symbol display device 37 stores the first symbol variation display and the first symbol lottery result in the effect number memory 203f. The production number is displayed. While confirming the display, the operator uses the hand to insert the ball into the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670 and passes the ball through the second entrance A67 and the second entrance A67. By making the second entrance B670 stagnate, the currently selected effect number can be changed.

  The effect number memory 203f is set to 1 in the initial state, and the ball passes through the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670, or the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670. When the ball is stagnant, its value is changed. Specifically, every time the ball passes through the second entrance B670, 1 is added to the effect number, and every time the ball stays in the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds, 1 is subtracted from the effect number. (See FIG. 19). Similarly, every time the ball passes through the second entrance A67, 10 is added to the effect number, and every time the ball stays in the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds, 10 is subtracted from the effect number ( (See FIG. 19). When the effect number is changed, the changed effect number is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  In the case of handling a two-digit numerical value in daily life, the left side is set to 10's and the right side is set to 1's. In the present embodiment, when changing the 10th place of the production number, the second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the left side toward the game board 13 is used. When changing the 1's place, the second entrance B670 on the right side toward the game board 13 is used. Therefore, the operator can intuitively perform the change operation, and the operation method is easy to understand.

  Then, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator uses the hand to enter the ball into the first entrance 64 (winning), thereby selecting the effect number ( The production number (production number in the production number memory 203f) can be input to the pachinko demo machine 10. When the production number is input to the pachinko demo machine 10, the variation production corresponding to the production number input in the third symbol display device 81 is executed as described above.

  The second entrance A stagnation counter 203g is a memory for measuring the stagnation time during which the ball is staying at the second entrance A67 when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. . The second entrance A stagnation counter 203g is cleared to 0 in the initial state, and when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the ball stays at the second entrance A67, The stagnation time is timed. Note that the MPU 201 determines whether or not the ball is stagnating at the second entrance A67. Specifically, in the MPU 201, the second entrance A sensor 208b (see FIG. 15) that detects the passage of the sphere at the second entrance A67 determines the maximum passage time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the sphere. Beyond that, it is determined whether the sphere is continuously detected. When the sphere detection period (ON signal output period) does not exceed the maximum passage time of the sphere, the MPU 201 determines that the sphere has passed and exceeds the maximum passage time of the sphere. Is determined to be stagnant. In addition, when the sphere is not detected after the maximum passage time of the sphere, it is determined that the stagnation sphere has passed.

  And while the ball is stagnant, the time measurement is continued and cleared to 0 every 2 seconds. When the stagnation of the sphere is resolved (the sphere passes), it is cleared to 0 and the time measurement is completed. If the ball is stagnant and cleared to 0 every 2 seconds, 10 is subtracted from the effect number stored in the effect number memory 203f (see FIG. 19).

  The second entrance B stagnation counter 203h is a memory for measuring the stagnation time during which the ball is stagnation at the second entrance B670 when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. . The second entrance B stagnation counter 203h is cleared to 0 in the initial state, and when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the sphere stays at the second entrance B670, The stagnation time is timed. As in the case of the second entrance A67, the MPU 201 also determines whether or not the ball is stagnating at the second entrance B670. Specifically, in the MPU 201, the second entrance B sensor 208c (see FIG. 15) that detects the passage of the sphere at the second entrance B670 determines the maximum passage time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the sphere. Beyond, it is determined whether the sphere is continuously detected. When the sphere detection period (ON signal output period) does not exceed the maximum passage time of the sphere, the MPU 201 determines that the sphere has passed and exceeds the maximum passage time of the sphere. Is determined to be stagnant. In addition, when the sphere is not detected after the maximum passage time of the sphere, it is determined that the stagnation sphere has passed.

  And while the ball is stagnating, time keeping is continued and cleared to 0 every 2 seconds. Further, when the stagnation of the sphere is resolved (the sphere passes), it is cleared to 0 and the timing is ended. If the ball is stagnated and cleared to 0 every 2 seconds, 1 is subtracted from the effect number stored in the effect number memory 203f (see FIG. 19).

  The continuous effect execution flag 203i is used to determine whether or not to set the stop symbol to be a “chance” when setting the stop symbol of the variable effect executed in the third symbol display device 81. Flag. Here, the continuous performance execution flag 203i will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the continuous performance execution flag.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the continuous performance execution flag 203i is composed of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is associated with the holding ball execution area 203b, and bits 1 to 4 are respectively The special figure holding ball storage area 203a is associated with the holding first area to the holding fourth area. The continuous performance execution flag 203i is set to all bits “0” in the initial state, and bits 5 to 7 are unused.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, and the effect number is input when the variable effect is not executed in the third symbol display device 81, the effect number is input. The execution start of the variable effect is suspended for 1 second, and if the next effect number is not input within 1 second, it is determined whether or not the continuous chance effect is to be executed, and then the variable effect held is executed. Be started.

  Similarly, even if an effect number is input when a variable effect is being executed on the third symbol display device 81, the variable effect being executed ends until one second has elapsed after the input of the effect number. Even so, the execution start of the variation effect is suspended.

  Furthermore, when the next production number is input while the execution start of the variable production is suspended (within 1 second) after the production number is input, the execution start of the variation production is further suspended for 1 second. The Then, if the next production number is not input within 1 second, which is the holding period, it is determined whether or not the continuous chance effect production is executed, and thereafter, the suspended production production is started.

  Thus, in the main controller 110, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the next production number is not inputted within one second after the production number is inputted, It is determined whether or not to start a continuous chance eye effect. More specifically, it is determined whether two or more of the same effect numbers have been continuously input. If two or more of the same effect numbers have been input in succession, it is determined to start the consecutive chance eye effect. .

  When it is determined to start the continuous chance effect, the continuous chance effect is executed with the stop symbol set to “chance eyes (miss chance chance or reach chance eyes)” in each of the variable effects that are continuously input. Is done. The original stop symbol is displayed in the last variation effect in the continuous chance effect. For example, when the same effect number is input three times in succession, the third chance effect is executed in three variable effects that are executed in response to the three inputs. In this case, the stop pattern of the variable effect executed at the first time and the second time is set as “chance eye”, and the stop pattern of the variable effect executed at the end (third time) is set as the effect number. Set to the corresponding stop symbol. When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the trial hit mode, the production number cannot be input, and therefore the continuous chance production is executed when another predetermined condition is satisfied.

  More specifically, when it is determined to start the continuous chance effect, the variable effect having the stop symbol as “chance eye” is determined from the variable effects whose execution is suspended in the main controller 110. Then, among the bits 1 to 4 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i, the bit value of the bit corresponding to the determined variable effect is set to “1” (S705, S706 in FIG. 24, S806 in FIG. 25).

  For example, among the winning data (respective counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a, the data of the reserved first area In the case where the stop symbol of the variable effect executed in response to the “chance eye” is set, bit 1 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is set to “1”. Similarly, in the case of other reserved area data, when the stop pattern of the variable effect executed in accordance with the data is set to “chance”, each bit 1 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i corresponding to each reserved area is set. Is set to “1”.

  Each bit of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is shifted one bit at a time in the direction of the lower bits when the suspended variation effect is started (see S1403 in FIG. 31). When this shift is performed, 0 is set to the most significant bit (bit 7). If the bit value of bit 0 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is “1” as a result of the shift, the stop symbol of the variable effect to be started is set to “chance” (S1511 in FIG. 32). If the bit value of bit 0 is “0”, a stop symbol is set based on the contents of the reserved ball execution area 203b (S1510 in FIG. 32).

  Here, returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus.

  The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a launch control device 112, a first symbol display device 37, a gaming state display device 38, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a controller. 300, various switches / sensors 208 including a switch group and a sensor group for detecting various states of the pachinko demo machine 10, and a solenoid 209 including a solenoid for driving the electric accessory 640a and the opening / closing plate 65b are connected. The MPU 201 transmits various commands and control signals to these via the input / output port 205.

  The controller 300 is an input device for an operator to instruct the main control device 110 to start executing a desired variation effect or stop the variation effect, and is configured to be detachable from the input / output port 205. . When controller 300 is connected to input / output port 205, main controller 110 automatically switches to the explanation B mode, and operates in trial hit mode or explanation A mode while controller 300 is not connected. The operator can execute control according to the input operation by using the controller 300 and inputting various instructions such as the production number of the variation effect and the start of execution of the variation effect.

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, one of the controller 300 and various switches / sensors 208 selected by the operator is connected to the input / output port 205. This is because, when the controller 300 is connected to the pachinko demo machine 10, the controller 300 is connected by using connector terminals for connecting various switches / sensors 208 provided in a normal gaming machine. As a result, in order to connect the controller 300 to the pachinko demo machine 10, it is not necessary to provide a new connector terminal for connection in the pachinko demo machine 10, so that it can be used as it is without changing the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. Thus, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed.

  Further, the RAM erase switch circuit 253 provided in the power supply device 115 is connected to the input / output port 205, and the MPU 201 outputs signals output from various switches / sensors 208 and RAM erase output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253. Various processes are executed based on the signal SG2.

  Although not shown, the bus line 204 is a wiring pattern formed on the main board (main control device 110), and the MFP 201 and the input / output port 205 are directly connected on the main board by the wiring pattern. ing. On the other hand, the payout control device 111, the production control device 117, the launch control device 112, the first symbol display device 37, the gaming state display device 38, the second symbol display device 83, the second symbol hold lamp 84, various switches and sensors 208, Each solenoid 209 is connected to an input / output port 205 on the main board via a harness (not shown). The controller 300 is connected to the input / output port 205 on the main board via the output cable of the controller 300.

  Here, a harness (not shown) connected to the input / output port 205 and the controller 300 connected to the input / output port 205 will be described. First, a harness connected to the input / output port 205 will be described. Various devices and the like are connected to one end of each harness, and a connector terminal (female side) is crimped to the other end. On the other hand, a connector terminal (male side) corresponding to the connector terminal (female side) is mounted on the main board. These connector terminals (female side, male side) are configured to be detachable, and when each connector terminal (female side, male side) is coupled, the connector terminals are configured to conduct electrically. ing. In this embodiment, the connector terminal (female side) at the other end of the harness is inserted and joined to a predetermined connector terminal (male side) on the main board, and various devices connected to the harness are inserted. The output port 205 is electrically connected.

  Next, the controller 300 connected to the input / output port 205 will be described. As described above, in the present embodiment, one of the controller 300 and various switches / sensors 208 selected by the operator is connected to the input / output port 205. When the operator wants to operate the pachinko demo machine 10 in the trial hit mode or the explanation A mode, a harness to which various switches / sensors 208 are connected is connected to a predetermined connector terminal on the main board (main control device 110). Connect to (male side).

  On the other hand, when the operator wants to connect the controller 300 to the pachinko demo machine 10 (that is, when operating in the explanation B mode), the operator removes the harness to which the various switches and sensors 208 are connected from the main board, Instead of the harness, the output cable of the controller 300 is connected. The tip of the output cable of the controller 300 is crimped with a connector terminal (female side) having the same shape as the tip of the harness to which the various switches / sensors 208 are connected, which is connected to the main board side. Instead of the harness, it can be attached to and detached from the main board.

  In the present embodiment, the various switches / sensors 208 are connected to the main board (main control device 110) by a single harness, but among the various switches / sensors 208, the winning ( A separate harness may be provided for transmitting only the signal from the first entrance switch 208a for detecting the (start winning prize), and the harness may be directly connected to the main board. This is because in a gaming machine, a harness that connects the signal of the first entrance switch 208a to the main board is very important. That is, since the jackpot lottery is executed based on the signal transmitted by the harness, there is a higher possibility that the fraudulent act is performed by the fraudster than the other harnesses. However, if the harness connecting the first entrance switch 208a to the main board can be easily distinguished from other harnesses, it is possible to easily check whether the harness has been modified by an unauthorized person. It is easy to detect cheating. In such a configuration, the connector terminal (male side) of the main board to which the connector terminal (female side) of the harness of the various switches / sensors 208 is connected and the harness of the first entrance switch 208a. It is preferable to mount the connector terminal (male side) on the main board side to which the connector terminal (female side) is connected at a position close to the main board. And the thing of the same shape as each connector terminal (female side) used for two harnesses is crimped | bonded to the front-end | tip of the output cable of the controller 300, respectively. This makes it easy for the operator to find the mounting position of each connector (male side) on the main board when connecting or removing the two harnesses to the main board. Work is easier than if. The same applies to the operation of connecting the controller 300 to the main board and the removal operation.

  As described above, the pachinko demo machine 10 according to the present embodiment connects the harness to which various switches / sensors 208 are connected and the output cable of the controller 300 to the operator according to the mode that the operator wants to operate. Can be reconnected. This is because, when the controller 300 is connected to the pachinko demo machine 10, the controller 300 is connected by using connector terminals for connecting various switches / sensors 208 provided in a normal gaming machine. As a result, in order to connect the controller 300 to the pachinko demo machine 10, it is not necessary to provide a new connector terminal for connection in the pachinko demo machine 10, so that it can be used as it is without changing the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. Thus, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed.

  The payout control device 111 drives a payout motor (not shown) to perform payout control of prize balls and lending balls. The pachinko demo machine 10 is for demonstration purposes. not going. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the payout control device 111 is unnecessary, but the function is stopped without removing the payout control device 111. Thus, even if it is an unnecessary apparatus, it is not necessary to change the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine by leaving it as it is. Therefore, since a demonstration gaming machine can be easily manufactured using a normal gaming machine, development time and manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  The various switches / sensors 208 include a switch group, a sensor group, and the like for detecting various states of the pachinko demo machine 10. Here, the contents of the various switches and sensors 208 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of various switches / sensors 208 connected to the main controller 110.

  The various switches / sensors 208 include a first entry port switch 208a, a second entry port A sensor 208b, a second entry port B sensor 208c, a first specific winning port switch 208d, and a second specific winning port. The switch 208e, the magnet sensor 208f, the induction magnetic field sensor 208g, the radio wave sensor 208h, the touch sensor 208i, the stop switch 208j, and the operation handle variable resistor 208k are configured.

  The first entrance switch 208a is a switch for detecting the entrance of a sphere into the first entrance 64, and is turned on when the sphere enters the first entrance 64, and the main signal is controlled by the on signal. The data is output to the MPU 201 of the device 110. If the ball has not entered the first entrance 64, it is turned off and an off signal is output. The first entrance switch 208a is attached to the back of the first entrance 64 (the back side of the game board 13).

  The second entrance A sensor 208b is a sensor for detecting the passage of the sphere at the second entrance A67 or the stagnation of the sphere. When the sphere passing through the second entrance A67 is detected, The ON signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. When no ball is detected at the second entrance A67, an off signal is output. Further, the second entrance A sensor 208 b is configured integrally with the second entrance A 67 and is attached to the game board 13.

  In the present embodiment, the MPU 201 determines whether the sphere has passed through the second entrance A67 or whether the sphere has stagnated at the second entrance A67. Specifically, when the MPU 201 outputs an ON signal from the second entrance A sensor 208b, has the output period of the ON signal exceeded the maximum passage time of the sphere (for example, 0.5 seconds)? Determine. Here, when the output period of the ON signal does not exceed the maximum passage time of the sphere, the MPU 201 determines that the sphere has passed, and when the output period of the sphere exceeds the maximum passage time of the sphere, the sphere is stagnant. It is determined that In addition, if the off signal is detected after the on signal is continuously detected, it is determined that the stagnation sphere has passed.

  The second entrance B sensor 208c is a sensor for detecting the passage of the sphere at the second entrance B670 or the stagnation of the sphere, and when the sphere passing through the second entrance B670 is detected. The ON signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. When no ball is detected at the second entrance B670, an off signal is output. The second entrance B sensor 208 c is configured integrally with the second entrance B 670 and is attached to the game board 13.

  In the present embodiment, similarly to the second entrance A67, the MPU 201 determines whether the sphere has passed through the second entrance B670 or whether the sphere is stagnating at the second entrance B670. . Specifically, when the MPU 201 outputs an ON signal from the second entrance B sensor 208c, has the output period of the ON signal exceeded the maximum passage time of the sphere (for example, 0.5 seconds)? Determine. Here, when the output period of the ON signal does not exceed the maximum passage time of the sphere, the MPU 201 determines that the sphere has passed, and when the output period of the sphere exceeds the maximum passage time of the sphere, the sphere is stagnant. It is determined that In addition, if the off signal is output after the on signal continues to be output, it is determined that the stagnation sphere has passed.

  The first specific winning opening switch 208d is a switch for detecting the ball entering the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640, and the ball has entered the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640. In this case, an on signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. When the ball has not entered the first specific winning opening 640, the ball is turned off and an off signal is output. The first specific prize opening switch 208d is attached to the back of the first specific prize opening 640 (the back side of the game board 13).

  The second specific winning opening switch 208e is a switch for detecting the ball entering the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, and the ball has entered the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a. In this case, an on signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. If the ball has not entered the second specific winning opening 65a, the ball turns off and an off signal is output. The second specific prize opening switch 208e is attached to the back of the second specific prize opening 65a (the back side of the game board 13).

  The magnet sensor 208 f is a sensor that detects whether or not a magnet is close to the game board 13, and is disposed at a plurality of locations on the back surface of the game board 13. While it is detected that the magnets are close to each other, an ON signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. On the other hand, an off signal is output while no magnet is detected.

  This magnet sensor 208f is used to monitor fraud. For example, as a fraudulent act, a ball is used to clog a ball on the game area of the game board 13 during a game, and the clogged ball forms a ball path illegally. The act of making it easier for the ball to enter the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640, the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, or the like is performed.

  Therefore, in a normal gaming machine, if it is detected that a magnet is close to the game board 13, it is highly likely that an illegal act has been performed or an abnormality has occurred in the sensor. Is done. However, since the pachinko machine of this embodiment is a pachinko machine for demonstration, no error notification is performed.

  The induction magnetic field sensor 208 g is a sensor that detects whether or not the induction coil is close to the game board 13, and is disposed at a plurality of locations on the back surface of the game board 13. While it is detected that the induction coil is close, an ON signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. On the other hand, when the induction coil is not detected, an off signal is output.

  This induced magnetic field sensor 208g is used to monitor fraud. For example, as an illegal act, an induction coil is used as a magnet, a ball is clogged on the game area of the game board 13, a ball path is illegally formed by the clogged ball, and the first entrance 64 or The act of making it easier for the ball to enter the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640, the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, or the like is performed.

  Therefore, in a normal gaming machine, if it is detected that the induction coil is close to the game board 13, there is a high possibility that an illegal act has been performed or an abnormality has occurred in the sensor. Notification is performed. However, since the pachinko machine of this embodiment is a pachinko machine for demonstration, no error notification is performed.

  The radio wave sensor 208h is a sensor that detects whether or not various switches provided in the pachinko demo machine 10, various sensors, various MPUs, etc. are irradiated with radio waves. It is arranged at a plurality of places. While the radio wave irradiation is detected, an ON signal is output to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. On the other hand, an off signal is output while radio waves are not detected.

  The radio wave sensor 208h is used for monitoring fraud. For example, as a fraudulent act, various MPUs, various switches, various sensors, etc. are irradiated with radio waves, and each of them malfunctions to cause a lottery lottery or ball payout illegally.

  Therefore, in a normal gaming machine, if it is detected that the game board 13 is irradiated with radio waves, there is a high possibility that a fraudulent act is performed or an abnormality has occurred in the sensor. Is done. However, since the pachinko machine of this embodiment is a pachinko machine for demonstration, no error notification is performed.

  The touch sensor 208 i is a sensor that detects whether or not the operator is touching the handle 51. The touch sensor 208 i is turned on when the operator is touching the handle 51 and outputs an on signal to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. The MPU 201 permits the driving of the ball launch unit 112a while the ON signal is input from the touch sensor 208i. When the operator is not touching the handle 51, it is turned off.

  The stop switch 208j is a push button type switch for detecting an instruction to stop the firing of the ball by the operator, and is turned on when the button is pressed, and outputs an on signal to the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. While the MPU 201 receives the ON signal from the stop switch 208j, the launch control device 112 stops firing the ball. Note that when the operator does not press the stop switch 208j, the switch is turned off.

  The operation handle variable resistor 208 k is a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation of the handle 51. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the resistance value of the variable resistor 208 k for the operation handle changes corresponding to the operation amount, and the rotation amount is changed according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. The signal shown is input to the MPU 201. The MPU 201 instructs the launch control device 112 to launch a ball so that the ball launches with a strength corresponding to the input rotation amount. Thereby, a ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the operation of the operator.

  Here, returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. The solenoid 209 includes an electric accessory solenoid 209a for driving the electric accessory 640a associated with the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640, and an opening / closing plate 65b of the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a. And a large opening solenoid 209b for opening and closing the front side with the lower side as an axis.

  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, the main control device 110 detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with the touch sensor 208i, and the stop switch 208j for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). As a condition, a firing command corresponding to the rotation amount of the operation handle 51 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. This launch command is transmitted to the launch controller 112 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. Upon receiving the launch command, the launch control device 112 excites the launch solenoid and launches a ball with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51.

  The production control device 117 passively activates the third symbol display device 81, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the like based on various commands transmitted from the main control device 110. It is a device to control. When there is a process that the production control device 117 wants to execute, the main control device 110 transmits a command (see FIGS. 12A to 12C) corresponding to the process to the production control device 117. Only the processing that you want to execute can be performed. The production control device 117 is a common part, and the pachinko demo machine 10 is equipped with the same production control device 117 as that installed in a normal gaming machine. Thereby, the cost reduction of the normal game machine and the pachinko demo machine 10 is achieved.

  The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280. An MPU 271 is connected to the input / output port 277 via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main control device 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the like.

  In addition, a character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278.

  In the present embodiment, control of audio output, control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps, and control of variation effect (variation display) of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 are effected collectively. Although it is configured to be performed by the control device 117, various types of control may be shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, the voice lamp control device controls the sound output and the lighting and extinction of various lamps, and controls the control of the third symbol variation effect (variation display) in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. You may comprise so that it may be performed with an apparatus.

  The MPU 271 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data, and various circuits such as a RAM 273 used as a work memory.

  The image controller 274 adjusts the timing of the character ROM 275, the video RAM 276, the input / output port 277, and the output port 278 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 276 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The character ROM 275 is a memory that stores data for presentation such as symbols (background symbols, third symbols, and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed form. The character ROM 275 stores, for example, various data for effects used for variable effects, the character pattern of the third symbol, the background symbol, the notice character symbol, and the like.

  The character ROM 275 stores the effect data as described above in a compressed state in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In the present embodiment, the production data is composed of approximately 1024 Mbytes, and the approximately 1024 Mbytes of data is compressed to approximately 768 Mbytes and stored in the character ROM 275. Only the necessary presentation data compressed and stored in the character ROM 275 is read out and decompressed, and then written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276. For example, character data, which is a material such as a background symbol or a decorative symbol, is written in a predetermined area of the video RAM 276.

  The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing effect data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a decompressed state (a state where it can be used immediately). By rewriting the contents of the video RAM 276, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 can be changed. The reason why various data are read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the video RAM 276 is that the RAM is generally faster than the ROM. For example, when the presentation data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read, and smooth display is not possible or clear. This is because the display may not be possible. This is also because the processing of the display data (for example, changing the size of the decorative design or changing the color of the background design) is easier when stored in the RAM.

  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 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 7). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110, 112, 117 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). The power supply unit 251 is connected to a power transformer (not shown) attached in the housing body 1a. The power transformer of this embodiment generates a voltage of AC 24V, which is an operating voltage of the gaming machine, from an AC power supply of 100V. Since the AC 100V can be used in general places such as offices and exhibition halls, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be carried to various places and easily demonstrated.

  The power supply unit 251 takes in the AC voltage of 24 volts supplied from the power transformer, 12 volts for driving various switches / sensors 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc., and 5 volts for logic. A voltage, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and among these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage, a voltage required by each control device 110, 112, 117, etc. is supplied to each.

  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 (not shown) of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 27). Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 27).

  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 (see FIG. 7) is pressed. If it is a normal gaming machine, the main controller 110 clears the backup data in the RAM 203 and clears the backup data in the payout controller 111 when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. However, in this embodiment, since the function of the payout control device 111 is stopped, no command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

  Next, a manufacturing method of the pachinko demo machine 10 will be described. As described above, the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is manufactured using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine without changing it as much as possible. Therefore, only the change method from a normal gaming machine will be described here. Specifically, first, the MPU mounted on the main control device 110 of a normal gaming machine is removed and replaced with an MPU 201 having various demonstration programs.

  Here, the various programs for demonstration are various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202. For example, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, This is a program for changing the currently selected effect number in accordance with the number of balls passing through the entrances A67 and B670 and the time during which the balls are stagnant. In addition, for example, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if an abnormal entry is detected, the program is a program for ending (stopping) the variation effect being executed instead of error notification. In addition, for example, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode, if an abnormal entry is detected, the program changes the operation mode instead of error notification.

  Although the details of these programs will be described later, the program according to the present embodiment is configured to execute various processes based on the detection results of sensors provided in a normal gaming machine. There is no need to newly provide the pachinko demo machine 10 with a button for changing the production number, a button for ending (stopping) the changing production being executed, a button for changing the operation mode, and the like. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured by using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine as it is without changing it as much as possible. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with a plurality of modes (trial hit mode, explanation A mode), the mode can be switched and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be operated in each mode.

  Next, the function is simply stopped without removing the payout unit 93 for paying out the balls or paying out the winning balls, the payout control device 111, or the card unit connection board 116. Since the pachinko demo machine 10 is a demonstration gaming machine, the payout unit 93, the payout control device 111, and the card unit connection board 116 are unnecessary because the ball is not lent out or the prize ball is not paid out. However, in the present embodiment, only the functions are stopped without removing these units and devices. In this way, by leaving an unnecessary device as it is, a demonstration gaming machine can be manufactured without changing the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine as much as possible. Therefore, development time and manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  Next, the balls that have entered the winning openings 63, 64, 640, and 65a and the balls that have entered the out opening 66 are respectively guided to the upper plate 17 (returned) to the back of the game board 13 Change the path of the provided sphere. More specifically, a ball discharge path (not shown) for discharging the balls collected in the gaming machine to the island facility of the gaming hall and the upper plate 17 are connected so that the balls circulate in the gaming machine 10. Change to In the present embodiment, instead of not paying out the prize balls, the balls that entered the winning openings 63, 64, 640, and 65a and the balls that entered the out slot 66 are guided to the upper plate 17, respectively. (Returning) Therefore, even if a large number of balls are not prepared, a test hit can be performed in the test hit mode if only the minimum necessary number is prepared.

  For the controller 300 (see FIG. 8), as described above, the output cable of the controller 300 is replaced with a harness to which various switches / sensors 208 are connected, and the input / output of the main board (main control device 110). Processing is performed so that it can be connected to the port 205 (see FIG. 8). Specifically, a harness having the same shape as the connector terminal (female side) that is crimped to the tip of the harness connected to the main board side among the harnesses to which various switches / sensors 208 are connected is used. Crimp to the end of the output cable. When the operator wants to operate the pachinko demo machine 10 in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode, the operator connects a harness to which various switches / sensors 208 are connected to a predetermined board on the main board (main control device 110). Connect to the connector terminal (male side). On the other hand, when the operator wants to connect the controller 300 to the pachinko demo machine 10 (that is, when operating in the explanation B mode), the operator removes the harness to which the various switches and sensors 208 are connected from the main board, Instead of the harness, the output cable of the controller 300 is connected. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the controller 300 is connected to the pachinko demo machine 10, connector terminals for connecting various switches / sensors 208 provided in a normal gaming machine are used. Therefore, in order to connect the controller 300 to the pachinko demo machine 10, it is not necessary to provide a new connector terminal for connection in the pachinko demo machine 10, so that it can be used as it is without changing the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. Thus, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed.

  Thus, since the pachinko demo machine 10 uses the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine without changing it as much as possible, it can be easily manufactured. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to flowcharts of FIGS. 16 to 32 (FIGS. 20 and 21 are schematic diagrams). The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 milliseconds). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process The main process will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interrupt process, first, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S101). 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 (2309 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, and the second per-random number counter C3 are updated (S102). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the second per-random number counter C3, and these counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, 2309, 19 respectively). , 250), each is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, it is determined whether the controller 300 (see FIG. 8) is connected to the input / output port 205 of the main controller 110 (S103). If the controller 300 is connected to the input / output port 205 (S103: Yes), only the input from the controller 300 is accepted (during explanation B mode). That is, according to the instruction input from the controller 300, the counter value is stored in the holding area (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a (S104).

  The operator can operate the controller 300 to input various instructions such as an effect number of a variation effect to be executed, an instruction to start execution of the variation effect, and an instruction to stop the variation effect. Here, when the production number of the deviation variation and the instruction to start execution of the variation production are input, in the process of S104, based on a predetermined table or the like so that the execution of the deviation variation is newly suspended, In the holding first area of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a, the value “70” of the counter C1, the value “0” of the counter C2, the value “0” of the counter CS1, the value “0” of the counter CS2, and the value of the counter CS3 The value “0” is stored. When it is time to win a big hit (see S1306 and 1307 in FIG. 30), each counter value stored in the holding first area is shifted to the holding ball execution area 203b, and various commands are executed based on each counter value. (Stop symbol command, fluctuation pattern command, effect time addition command) is set and then transmitted to the effect control device 117. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the deviation variation is executed. The process of S104 is skipped if the instruction input by the controller 300 is an instruction not related to the suspension of the variation effect, such as the suspension of the variation effect.

  Next, according to the instruction input from the controller 300, the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c is updated (S105). In the process of S105, for example, when the variation effect is suspended in the process of S104, 1 is added to the special figure reservation ball counter 203c.

  Next, various commands (for example, a stop command, etc.) are set according to the instruction input from the controller 300 (S106). For example, when an instruction to cancel the variation effect is input, a stop command is set here, and then transmitted to the effect control device 117. As a result, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation effect being executed is stopped. Note that when the changing effect is not executed, the stop command is not set even if an instruction to stop the changing effect is input. Then, when the process of S106 is completed, the process proceeds to S113.

  In the process of S103, when the controller 300 is not connected to the input / output port 205 (S103: No), the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode. In this case, first, reading processing of various switches / sensors 208 is executed (S107). That is, the state of various switch groups and sensor groups connected to the input / output port 205 is read, and the state of the switch group and sensor group is determined to store detection information (such as winning detection information).

  Next, a second specific winning opening determination process is executed (S108), and a second entrance passing determination process is executed (S109). The details of the second specific winning opening winning determination process and the second winning opening passing determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18, respectively. After executing the second entrance entrance determination process, the first entrance entrance determination process is executed (S110), and the first specific prize entrance prize determination process is executed (S111). Details of the first winning entry winning determination process and the first specific winning entry winning determination process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 22 and 26, respectively.

  After executing the first specific winning opening winning determination process, other determination processes including an error process and a process to be executed periodically are executed (S112), and the process proceeds to S113. In the process of S113, the firing control process is executed (S113), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The firing control process (S113) is performed on the condition that the touch sensor 208i detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 208j for stopping the firing is not operated. This is a process for determining on / off of firing of a sphere. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the second specific winning a prize winning determination process (S108) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the second specific winning opening winning determination process (S108). The second specific winning opening winning determination process (S108) is a process executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 16), and is executed only in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode.

  In addition, the second specific winning opening winning determination process (S108) is performed when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or the description A mode. This is a process for switching the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 to the trial hit mode or the explanation A mode based on the timing of entering the ball.

  In the second specific winning opening winning determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a ball has won the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a (S201), and the ball is moved to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a. If no prize has been won (S201: No), the second specific prize slot winning determination process is terminated without executing anything, and the process returns to the timer interruption process. On the other hand, when the ball has won the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a (S201: Yes), it is determined whether the opening / closing plate 65b of the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is being opened. Determine (S202).

  In the process of S202, when the opening / closing plate 65b of the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is in the open period (S202: Yes), a prize ball is played in a normal gaming machine, but a pachinko demo machine Since 10 is a demonstration gaming machine, no prize ball is given. Therefore, in this case, the second specific winning award winning determination process is terminated.

  In the process of S202, when the opening / closing plate 65b of the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is not open (S202: No), the second specific winning opening (large) This is a case where a ball enters the opening 65a, that is, when there is an abnormal ball entry. In this case, the operation mode is switched (S203). Specifically, when an abnormal entry to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is detected during the test hit mode, the operation mode is switched to the description A mode, and the second specific winning opening ( When an abnormal ball entering the large opening 65a is detected, the operation mode is switched to the test hit mode.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if an abnormal ball is detected at the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, error notification is not performed, and the operation mode is changed instead. As a result, it is not necessary to newly provide the pachinko demo machine 10 with a button for changing the operation mode. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Next, each of the areas 203a to 203i provided in the RAM 203 is cleared and returned to the initial state (S204), and a stop command is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S205). Note that the stop command is not set when the fluctuating effect is not executed. The stop command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 117 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When receiving the stop command, the effect control device 117 forcibly ends the changing effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81. Further, in the present embodiment, since the operator can instruct to cancel the changing effect (the process of S905 in the first specific prize slot winning determination process (see FIG. 26) described later), a stop command is used here. May not be set. In such a configuration, since the operator can separately perform the change effect and change the operation mode, the range of operations is widened, and the operator is easy to use. For example, when the person in charge of the explanation explains the variation effect, the variation effect can be canceled and the operation mode can be changed depending on the contents of the explanation.

  Next, the display of the first symbol display device 37 is set to return to the initial state (S206). When the setting is performed here, the display of the first symbol display device 37 returns to the initial state when the first symbol display control process (S1205) of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed next. The second specific winning opening winning determination process is terminated. Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  According to the second specific winning opening winning determination process of FIG. 17 described above, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode, an abnormality to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a. When the entry is detected, the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be alternately changed to the test hit mode or the explanation A mode. As a result, it is not necessary to newly provide the pachinko demo machine 10 with a button for changing the operation mode. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  In addition, since each of the processes of S203, S205, and S206 can change the operation mode and cancel the variation effect being executed at a time, the operator can execute the operation separately after changing the operation mode. It is not necessary to cancel the variation effect in the middle, and it is not necessary to change the operation mode after waiting for the variation effect being executed to end. Therefore, the labor of the operator can be reduced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the second entrance passage determination process (S109) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the second entrance opening determination process (S109). The second entrance entrance determination process (S109) is a process executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16), and is executed only during the test hit mode or the explanation A mode.

  In addition, the second entrance entrance determination process (S109) is performed when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, when the second entrance A67 (through gate) or the second entrance B670 (through). When the ball passes through (gate), the counter value for performing the lottery of the second symbol is stored, and when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the effect number currently selected by the operator This is a process for displaying on one symbol display device 37.

In the second entrance opening determination process, first, a passage stagnation determination process is executed (S301).
In this passage stagnation determination process (S301), the ball passes through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, or the sphere stays in the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670. Or
This is a process for determining based on the detection state of the second entrance A sensor 208b and the detection state of the second entrance B sensor 208c.

  Specifically, when an ON signal is output from the second entrance A sensor 208b, it is determined whether the output period of the ON signal exceeds the maximum passage time of the sphere (for example, 0.5 seconds). . Here, when the output period of the ON signal does not exceed the maximum passage time of the sphere, it is determined that the sphere has passed, and when it exceeds the maximum passage time of the sphere, the sphere is stagnant. Is determined. In addition, if the off signal is detected after the on signal is continuously detected, it is determined that the stagnation sphere has passed. Since the second entrance B sensor 208c is also determined in the same manner as the second entrance A sensor 208b, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, it is determined whether the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the trial hit mode (S302). If the test mode is in the trial hit mode (S302: Yes), the ball enters the second entrance A67 (through gate). Then, it is determined whether any of the second entrance B670 (through gate) is passed (S303).

  In the process of S303, when the ball has passed through either the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 (S303: Yes), a second per-random number counter value storage process is executed (S304). The second random number counter value storing process (S304) is a process for acquiring a counter value (second random number counter C3) for drawing the second symbol and storing it in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. However, the counter value is not stored when the number of times of holding the lottery of the second symbol is the maximum number of times of holding (four times).

  Next, the display of the second symbol holding lamp 84 is updated (S305). Thereby, in the 2nd symbol holding | maintenance lamp 84, the combination of lighting and extinction of two LED is updated, and the holding frequency from 0 to 4 is shown by the lighting state. And this 2nd entrance opening determination process is complete | finished, and it returns to a timer interruption process (refer FIG. 16).

  In the process of S303, when neither the second entrance A67 nor the second entrance B670 passes through the ball (S303: No), the process of S304 and S305 is skipped, and this second entry The ball mouth passage determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  In the process of S302, when the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the explanation A mode (S302: No), the effect number in the effect number memory 203f is acquired (S306). Then, a setting is made so that the 10th numerical value of the acquired effect number is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1 in the first symbol display device 37 (S307), and the 1st numerical value of the acquired effect number is further set. Is displayed on the 7-segment display 37b2 on the right side of the first symbol display device 37 (S308).

  When the setting is performed by the processing of S307 and S308, the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated when the first symbol display control processing (S1205) of the main processing (see FIG. 29) is executed next. Is done. Thus, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the effect number is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. This effect number indicates the effect number being selected by the operator, and the operator can confirm the effect number to be input by confirming this display. Therefore, the operator can appropriately select (or input) a desired production number.

  Next, it is determined whether the sphere has passed either the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 (S309), and the sphere is either the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670. Is passed (S309: Yes), the process proceeds to S311. On the other hand, when neither the second entrance A67 nor the second entrance B670 passes through the sphere (S309: No), the sphere is either the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670. It is determined whether or not it is stagnant (S310).

  In the process of S310, when the ball is stagnating at either the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 (S310: Yes), the process proceeds to S311 and the sphere enters the second entrance. If neither the mouth A67 nor the second entrance B670 is stagnating (S310: No), the second entrance passage determination process is terminated and the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16) is performed. Return.

  In the process of S311, the explanation A mode passage stagnation process is executed (S311). The details of the explanation A mode passage stagnation process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the explanation A mode passage stagnation process is executed, the effect number in the effect number memory 203f is changed according to the input operation of the operator.

  After executing the A-mode passage stagnation process, the effect number in the effect number memory 203f is acquired (S312), and the tenth digit of the acquired effect number is displayed on the left 7-segment display in the first symbol display device 37. The display unit 37b1 is set to display (S313), and the first digit of the obtained effect number is set to be displayed on the right 7-segment display 37b2 of the first symbol display device 37 (S314). When the setting is performed by the processes of S313 and S314, the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated when the first symbol display control process (S1205) of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed next. Is done. Thereby, the production number changed by the operator is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. Then, the second entrance opening determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  According to the second entrance opening determination process of FIG. 18 described above, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the effect number can be displayed on the first symbol display device 37. This effect number indicates the effect number being selected by the operator, and the operator can confirm the effect number to be input by confirming this display. Therefore, the operator can appropriately select (or input) a desired production number.

  Next, the explanation A mode passage stagnation process (S311) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the explanation A mode passage stagnation process (S311). The explanation A mode passage stagnation process (S311) is a process executed in the second entrance entrance determination process (see FIG. 18), and is executed only in the explanation A mode.

  The explanation A mode passage stagnation process (S311) is performed when the ball passes through the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670 when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, or If the ball is stagnating at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, it is a process for changing the production number being selected by the operator according to the passage or stagnation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator uses the hand to place the ball into the second entrance A67 (through gate) or the second entrance. The effect number being selected can be changed by throwing it into B670 (through gate) and allowing it to pass, or by using the hand to stagnate the ball at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670. More specifically, the operator can increase the production number by 10 each time he or she throws the ball into the second entrance A67 using his hand and passes the ball into the second entrance A67. The production number can be reduced by 10 each time the mouth A67 is stagnated for 2 seconds. Similarly, each time a ball is thrown into and passed through the second entrance B670 using a hand, the production number can be increased by 1, and the ball is held at the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds using the hand. Each time the production number can be decreased by one.

  In this explanation A mode passage stagnation process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed the second entrance A67 (S401), and if the ball has not passed the second entrance A67 (S401: No). ), It is determined whether the ball is stagnating at the second entrance A67 (S402).

  In the process of S402, when the ball is not stagnating at the second entrance A67 (S402: No), each process of S403 to S406 is skipped and the process proceeds to S410. On the other hand, when the ball is stagnating at the second entrance A67 (S402: Yes), 2 ms is added to the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g (S403).

  The second entrance A stagnation counter 203g measures the stagnation time during which the ball stays at the second entrance A67 when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. In addition, while the ball is stagnating, the time measurement is continued and cleared to 0 every 2 seconds. Since the explanation A mode passage stagnation process is executed at the execution timing (2 ms) of the timer interrupt process, here, after adding 2 ms to the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g, the stagnation of the ball The stagnation time has been updated.

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g has passed (exceeded) 2 seconds (S404), and the value of the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g has passed 2 seconds. If not (if less than 2 seconds) (S404: No), each process of S405 and S406 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S410. On the other hand, when the value of the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g has passed 2 seconds (S404: Yes), 10 is subtracted from the effect number memory 203f (S405), and the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g. Is reset (cleared to 0) (S406), and the process proceeds to S410.

  On the other hand, in the process of S401, when the sphere has passed through the second entrance A67 (S401: Yes), it is determined whether the sphere stagnating at the second entrance A67 has passed (S407). In the process of S407, if the sphere that has passed through the second entrance A67 is not a stagnation at the second entrance A67 (S407: No), 10 is added to the effect number memory 203f (S408). On the other hand, when the ball stagnated at the second entrance A67 passes (S407: Yes), the second entrance A stagnation counter 203g is reset (cleared to 0) (S409). Then, the process proceeds to S410.

  In the process of S410, it is determined whether or not the sphere has passed the second entrance B670 (S410). If the sphere has not passed the second entrance B670 (S410: No), the sphere is second. It is determined whether or not the entrance B670 is stagnating (S411). In the process of S411, when the ball is not stagnating at the second entrance B670 (S411: No), each process of S412 to S415 is skipped, and this explanation A mode passage stagnation process is terminated. The process returns to the two entrance entrance determination process (see FIG. 18).

  On the other hand, when the ball is stagnating at the second entrance B670 (S411: Yes), 2 ms is added to the second entrance B stagnant counter 203h (S412). When the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the second entrance B stagnation counter 203h measures the stagnation time during which the sphere stays at the second entrance B670. It is configured in the same manner as the two entrance A stagnation counter 203g. The reason why 2 ms is added here is also the same, and the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the second entrance B stagnation counter 203h has passed (exceeded) 2 seconds (S413), and the value of the second entrance B stagnation counter 203h has passed 2 seconds. If not (if less than 2 seconds) (S413: No), the processing of S414 and S415 is skipped, the explanation A-mode passage stagnation processing is terminated, and the second entrance opening determination processing (see FIG. 18). Return to.

  On the other hand, when the value of the second entrance B stagnation counter 203h has passed 2 seconds (S413: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the effect number memory 203f (S414), and the second entrance B stagnation counter 203h Is reset (cleared to 0) (S415), the explanation A mode passage stagnation process is terminated, and the process returns to the second entrance opening judgment process (see FIG. 18).

  Then, in the process of S410, when the ball has passed through the second entrance B670 (S410: Yes), it is determined whether or not the sphere stagnating at the second entrance B670 has passed (S416). In the process of S416, if the sphere that has passed through the second entrance B670 is not a stagnation at the second entrance B670 (S416: No), 1 is added to the effect number memory 203f (S417). On the other hand, when the ball stagnated at the second entrance B670 passes (S416: Yes), the second entrance B stay counter 203h is reset (cleared to 0) (S418). And this description A mode passage stagnation process is complete | finished, and it returns to a 2nd entrance opening determination process (refer FIG. 18).

  According to the explanation A mode passage stagnation process of FIG. 19, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is increased by 10 every time the ball passes the second entrance A67. The production number can be reduced by 10 each time the ball stays in the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds. Similarly, the production number can be increased by 1 each time the ball passes through the second entrance B670, and the production number is decreased by 1 every time the ball stays at the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds. Can do.

  Therefore, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator uses the hand to place the ball at the second entrance A67 (through gate) or the second entrance B670 (through gate). The effect number being selected can be changed by throwing the ball into the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 using the hand.

  As described above, in the pachinko demo machine 10, the effect number can be selected by using the second entrances A67 and B670 provided in the normal gaming machine, so a button for changing the effect number being selected, etc. Is not required to be newly provided in the pachinko demo machine 10. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured by using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine as it is without changing it as much as possible. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to select the production number of the variation effect while suppressing the cost.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, an example of a method in which the operator changes the selected production number when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the description A mode will be described. 20 and 21 are schematic diagrams showing an outline of the input operation of the operator in the explanation A mode.

  In the present embodiment, a first symbol display device 37 is provided in a region D of the game board 13 (see FIG. 3). In the 7-segment display 37b1, 37b2 (see FIG. 4) of the first symbol display device 37, if the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or the explanation B mode, The lottery result of the first symbol is displayed. On the other hand, if the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the effect number stored in the effect number memory 203f (that is, the effect number being selected by the operator) is displayed. A numerical value of the 10th place of the effect number is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1, and a numerical value of the 1st place of the effect number is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37b2.

  First, with reference to FIG. 20, a method for changing the currently selected effect number to a larger number by the operator will be described. For example, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode and the production number “01” is stored in the production number memory 203f, as shown in FIG. “0” is displayed on the display 37b1, and “1” is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37a1.

  Here, when the operator throws the ball into the second entrance A67 using his / her hand, the effect number in the effect number memory 203f increases by 10. As a result, the production number is “11”, so that “1” is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1 and “7” is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37a1, as shown in FIG. 1 "is displayed.

  Similarly, when the operator uses a hand to insert a ball twice into the second entrance B670 and pass each ball, the effect number in the effect number memory 203f increases by two. As a result, the production number is “13”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20C, “1” is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1, and “7” is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37a1. 3 "is displayed.

  Then, when the operator wants to input the effect number (that is, “13”) displayed on the first symbol display device 37 to the pachinko demo machine 10, the operator uses the hand to enter the ball into the first entrance 64. It can be entered by making a ball (winning). When the production number is input to the pachinko demo machine 10, as described with reference to FIG. 13, the counter values (each value of the counters C 1, C 2, CS 1 to CS 3) corresponding to the input production number are obtained. Each counter value acquired from the table 202a is stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a.

  Thereafter, it is time to win a big win (see S1306 and 1307 in FIG. 30), and when each counter value stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a is shifted to the holding ball execution area 203b, the input effect Various commands (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, effect time addition command) are set by the main controller 110 so that the variation effect corresponding to the number is executed, and these commands are transmitted to the effect control device 117. . When the production control device 117 receives various commands, the production control device 117 executes a variation production corresponding to those commands in the third symbol display device 81. Thus, the operator can cause the third symbol display device 81 to execute a variation effect corresponding to the input effect number.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a method in which the operator changes the selected production number to a smaller number will be described. For example, it is assumed that the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, and the effect number “20” is stored in the effect number memory 203f. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21A, “2” is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1, and “0” is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37a1.

  Here, when the operator uses the hand to stagnate the ball at the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds (the ball then passes), the effect number in the effect number memory 203f decreases by 10. As a result, the production number is “10”, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 21B, “1” is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1, and the right 7-segment display 37a1. “0” is displayed.

  Similarly, when the operator uses the hand to keep the ball at the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds, the effect number in the effect number memory 203f is decreased by one. As a result, the production number is “09”, so that “0” is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1 and “9” is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37a1, as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  Then, when the operator continues to wait for 2 seconds while keeping the ball at the second entrance B670 (the ball passes thereafter), the effect number in the effect number memory 203f is further decreased by one. As a result, since the production number is “08”, as shown in FIG. 21D, “0” is displayed on the left 7-segment display 37b1, and “8” is displayed on the right 7-segment display 37a1. Is displayed.

  Then, when the operator wants to input the effect number (that is, “08”) displayed on the first symbol display device 37 to the pachinko demo machine 10, the operator uses the hand to enter the ball into the first entrance 64. It can be entered by making a ball (winning). When an effect number is input to the pachinko demo machine 10, a variation effect corresponding to the input command is executed on the third symbol display device 81 as described in FIG.

  Thus, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator confirms the display of the first symbol display device 37 and uses the hand to insert the ball into the second entrance A67 or the second entrance. The desired effect number can be selected by throwing the ball into the second entrance B670 and allowing it to pass, or by using the hand to stagnate the ball at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670. Thereafter, the operator can enter the selected production number into the pachinko demo machine 10 by using the hand to enter the ball into the first entrance 64 (winning). As a result, the operator can cause the third symbol display device 81 to execute a variation effect corresponding to the input effect number.

  In addition, when changing the production number, the 10th place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance A67 and the 1st place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance B670. The number of operations for changing the production number can be suppressed as compared with the case where the first place of the production number is operated without discrimination between A67 and B670. That is, even when the change width of the production number is large (for example, when ± 10 is performed), the number of operations can be suppressed by using the second entrance A67, and the production number can be changed in a short time. Input operation can be performed. In addition, it is easy for the operator to handle and has excellent operability.

  In addition, when handling a two-digit numerical value in daily life, the left side is set to the 10th place and the right side is set to the 1st place. In the present embodiment, when changing the 10th place of the production number, the second entrance A67 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the left side toward the game board 13 is used. When changing the 1's place, the second entrance B670 on the right side toward the game board 13 is used. Therefore, the operator can intuitively perform the change operation, and the operation method is easy to understand.

  In addition, when the operator wants to change the currently selected effect number, if the ball is stopped at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 using his / her hand, the selected effect number is sequentially selected. Can be changed. Therefore, when changing the effect number being selected, it is not necessary to repeatedly throw the ball into the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 using the hand until the desired effect number is selected. good. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the labor of the input operation by the operator. In addition, it is easy for the operator to handle and has excellent operability.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the first entrance entrance determination process (S110) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the first entrance entrance winning determination process (S110). The first entrance entrance winning determination process (S110) is a process executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 16), and is executed only during the test hit mode or the explanation A mode. In addition, the first entrance entrance winning determination process (S110) is performed when an effect number is input when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode (that is, a ball enters the first entrance 64). This is a process for deferring the execution start of the fluctuating effect for 1 second.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, and the effect number is input when the variable effect is not executed in the third symbol display device 81, the effect number is input. Thus, the execution start of the variation effect is suspended for 1 second, and if the effect number is not input within 1 second, the suspended variation effect is started to be executed. Similarly, even if an effect number is input when a variable effect is being executed on the third symbol display device 81, the variable effect being executed ends until one second has elapsed after the input of the effect number. Even so, the execution start of the variation effect is suspended.

  In addition, when the next production number is input while the execution start of the variable production is suspended (within 1 second) after the production number is input, the execution start of the variation production is further suspended for 1 second. The And if there is no input of the next production number within 1 second, execution of the suspended production production will be started. Therefore, when there is no change effect hold, if the effect number is input four times without leaving an interval of 1 second or more, the execution of the change effect for four times (maximum hold count) can be put on hold.

  Therefore, when a person in charge of explanation explains a variable effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variable effect to be executed can be put on hold together (that is, after setting) and then the variable effect can be executed. it can. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  In this first entrance entrance determination process, first, it is determined whether or not a ball has entered (entered) the first entrance 64 (S501). (S501: Yes), the first entrance entrance winning process is executed (S502). The details of the first entrance winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the first winning opening winning process is executed, it is determined whether the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the explanation A mode (S503). Since the first entrance entrance winning determination process is executed only in the test hit mode or in the explanation A mode, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is not in the explanation A mode (S503: No), it is in the test hit mode. In this case, a trial hitting continuous effect start determination process is executed (S504), the first entrance entrance winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interruption process (see FIG. 16). Details of the trial hitting continuous effect start determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S503, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the explanation A mode (S503: Yes), it is determined whether the change start hold flag 203d is on (S505). When the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is off (S505: No), the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is set on (S506), and the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, when the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is on (S505: Yes), the process of S506 is skipped and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S507, the fluctuation start holding counter 203e is reset (cleared to 0) (S507), the first ball entrance winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  By the processing of S507, the variation start holding counter 203e can be reset every time a ball wins the first entrance 64 during the explanation A mode, so that the elapsed time since the last production number is input starts to vary. The time can be counted by the hold counter 203e.

  In the process of S501, when the ball has not won the first entrance 64 (S501: No), it is determined whether the change start hold flag 203d is on (S508), and the change start hold flag 203d is set. If it is off (S508: No), each process of S509 to S512 is skipped, the first ball entrance winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, when the change start hold flag 203d is on (S508: Yes), 2 ms is added to the change start hold counter 203e (S509). The first entrance entrance winning determination process is executed at the execution timing of the timer interrupt process (2 ms), so here, 2 ms is added to the fluctuation start hold counter 203e, and the effect number is input last. The elapsed time since being been updated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation start hold counter 203e has passed (exceeded) 1 second (S510). If the value of the fluctuation start hold counter 203e has not passed 1 second (if less than 1 second) ) (S510: No), S511 and S512 are skipped, the first entrance entrance winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interruption process (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation start hold counter 203e has passed 1 second (S510: Yes), the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is set to off (S511), and the explanation A continuous effect start determination process is executed (S512). ). Details of the explanation A continuous production start determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. And after performing description A continuous production start determination processing, this 1st entrance entrance winning determination processing is ended, and it returns to timer interruption processing (refer to Drawing 16).

  According to the first entrance entrance winning determination process of FIG. 19 described above, the elapsed time from the last input of the performance number can be timed by the fluctuation start hold counter 203e, and the time is measured by the fluctuation start hold counter 203e. During the period, the fluctuation start hold flag 203d can be set to ON. In addition, when the elapsed time from the last input of the production number has passed 1 second, the change start hold flag 203d can be set off. While the variation start hold flag 203d is on, the start of execution of the suspended variation production is suspended (see S1305 in FIG. 30). For example, when there is no variation production suspension, an interval of 1 second or longer is held. If the production number is input 4 times without leaving a gap, the execution of the variation production for 4 times can be suspended.

  Therefore, when a person in charge of explanation explains a variable effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variable effect to be executed can be put on hold together (that is, after setting) and then the variable effect can be executed. it can. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the first entrance entrance winning process (S502) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the first entrance entrance winning process (S502). The first entrance entrance winning process (S502) is a process executed in the first entrance entrance winning determination process (see FIG. 22), and the pachinko demo machine 10 operates in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode. In this case, the process is executed when a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64.

  In addition, the first winning entry winning process (S502) is a counter value (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) used for setting a jackpot lottery or display of a variable effect according to the operation mode. Is stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a.

  In the first entrance entrance winning process, first, is the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (the number N of the fluctuating effects held in the main controller 110) less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment)? It is determined whether or not (S601).

  If the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c is the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S601), nothing is executed and the process returns to the first ball entrance winning determination process (see FIG. 22). On the other hand, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c is less than the upper limit value (S601: Yes), 1 is added to the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) (S602).

  Next, it is determined whether the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the trial hit mode (S603). The first entrance entrance winning process is executed only in the test hit mode or in the explanation A mode. Therefore, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is not in the test hit mode, it is in the explanation A mode.

  In the process of S603, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the trial hit mode (S603: Yes), the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the first variation type counter CS1 are read from the counter buffer of the RAM 203. Each value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the third variation type counter CS3 is acquired (S604).

  On the other hand, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the explanation A mode (S603: No), the effect number stored in the effect number memory 203f of the RAM 203 is acquired (S605), and each corresponding to the acquired effect number is obtained. Counter values (respective values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) are acquired from the effect number table 202a of the ROM 202 (S606).

  Here, the counter values (respective values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) acquired from the effect number table 202a are thereafter referred to by the main control device 110 when the execution of the variable effect is started (see FIG. 32). . Then, in the main control device 110, various commands (stop symbol command, variation pattern command, effect time addition command) necessary for executing the variation effect corresponding to the effect number are set, and these commands are sent to the effect control device 117. Sent. When the production control device 117 receives various commands, the production control device 117 executes a variation production corresponding to those commands in the third symbol display device 81. As a result, a variation effect corresponding to the effect number in the effect number memory 203f is executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, each counter value (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) acquired in the process of S604 or S606 is used as an empty reservation area (holding first area to holding) in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203. In the fourth area), the information is stored in each of the storage areas 203a1 to 203a5 in the area corresponding to the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (the number of times of reservation N) (S607).

  For example, when the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c updated by the processing of S602 (holding number N) is “1”, each counter value (each of the holding areas 203a1 to 203a5 of the holding first area is set to “1”. Each value of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) is stored. That is, if the number of times of holding N is “X (X = 1 to 4)”, each counter value (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) is stored in each storage area 203a1 to 203a5 of the holding X area. Remember.

  Next, a setting for updating the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed in order to display the new number of holding times (S608). When the setting is performed by the processing of S608, the next time the first symbol display control processing (S1205) of the main processing (see FIG. 29) is executed, the special symbol reservation ball counter 203c is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The number of LEDs 37a equal to the value (holding number N) is turned on, and the new holding number is indicated by the lighting state. When the processing of S608 is completed, the first winning entry winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the first winning entry winning determination process.

  According to the first entrance entrance winning process of FIG. 23 described above, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, the counter values (each counter C1 used for setting the jackpot lottery and the display of the variable effect) , C2, CS1 to CS3) can be acquired from the counter buffer of the RAM 203 and stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a. On the other hand, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the counter values (values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) used for setting the jackpot lottery and the display of the variable effects are displayed. It can be acquired from the number table 202a and stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a.

  Therefore, during the trial hit mode, the operator operates the handle 51 to make a trial hit, and the third symbol display device 81 can execute a variation effect corresponding to the winning lottery result by the trial hit. Therefore, the operator can check the game play, the contents of the variation effect, etc. by trial hit. Further, during the explanation A mode, a variation effect corresponding to the effect number input by the operator can be executed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the trial hitting continuous effect start determination process (S504) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this trial hitting continuous effect start determination process (S504). This trial hit continuous production start determination process (S504) is a process executed in the first entrance entrance prize determination process (see FIG. 22), and when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, This process is executed when a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64. In addition, this trial hitting continuous effect start determination process (S504) determines whether or not to execute the continuous chance eye effect based on the suspended variable effect when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode. And a process for performing the setting.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, every time a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64, the lottery result prediction for each held prize or fluctuation Based on conditions such as time, it is determined whether or not to perform a continuous chance eye effect. More specifically, if the current winning lottery result prediction is a big hit and the previous winning lottery result prediction is out of the range, it is determined that the continuous chance effect is performed. The “current winning” indicates a winning at the first entrance detected just before the trial hitting continuous production start determination process is executed, and the “previous winning” indicates the current winning. It shows the winning to the first entrance 64 detected one time before. In addition, the lottery result prediction of the current winning prize is out of the range, the fluctuation time that is the basis of the fluctuating effect executed by the current winning prize is 60 seconds, and the lottery result prediction of the previous winning prize is out of prediction. Even in this case, it is determined that the continuous chance eye effect is performed. In other cases, it is determined that the continuous chance eye effect is not performed.

  For example, if the number N of holdings is 2 (current win and previous wins only), and if the current win is a (big change or normal) jackpot and the previous win is off, The continuous chance eye effect is executed in two variable effects, that is, a variable effect that is executed and a variable effect that is executed by the previous winning. In this case, the stop symbol of the variable effect executed at the first time is set as “chance eye”, and the stop symbol of the variable effect set at the last (second time) is the winning data (each counter) C1, C2, CS1 to CS3).

  Also, for example, when the number N of holdings is 3 (current win, previous (one previous) win, and last two (two previous) wins only), this win (probable or normal) is a big hit And if the previous (one time before) winning and the previous two times (two times before) winning are missed, the variation effect executed by the current winning and the previous (one previous) winning The third chance effect is executed in the three variation effects, that is, the variation effect that is executed in accordance with the above and the variation effect that is executed by the winning two times before (two times before). In this case, in the continuous chance effect, the variable design stop pattern executed for the first time and the second time is set to “chance”, and the last (third) variable effect stop symbol is the winning data. It is set based on (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1-CS3).

  In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, these conditions are not applied, and the continuous chance eye effect is executed only when another predetermined condition is satisfied. This another predetermined condition is a condition in which two or more identical production numbers are continuously input without an interval of one second or more.

  In the trial hitting continuous effect start determination process, first, the lottery result predictions of the winning prizes held for the first entrance 64 are respectively acquired (S701). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is acquired from each of the reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area) of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203, and the obtained first Based on the value of the hit random number counter C1, it is predicted whether the lottery result will be a big win or a miss.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the current lottery result prediction is a jackpot (S702). If the current winning lottery result prediction is a jackpot (S702: Yes), the process proceeds to S704. On the other hand, if the current lottery result prediction is out of place (S702: No), the base variation time is 60 seconds (special reach variation) when the variation effect corresponding to the current winning is performed. Is determined (S703). Specifically, the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is acquired from the holding area in which the value of the first random number counter C1 used for prediction of the winning result of the current winning is stored, and the basic variation time is obtained. It is determined whether it is determined as 60 seconds.

  In the process of S703, when the fluctuation effect corresponding to the current winning is executed, and the basic fluctuation time is 60 seconds (special reach fluctuation) (S703: Yes), the process proceeds to S704. . On the other hand, when the variation effect corresponding to the current winning is executed, if the basic variation time is not 60 seconds (special reach variation) (S703: No), each process of S704 to S706 is skipped. Then, the trial hitting continuous effect start determination process is ended, and the process returns to the first entrance entrance determination process.

  In the process of S704, it is determined whether or not the previous winning lottery result prediction is wrong (S704). If the previous winning lottery result prediction is a big hit (S704: No), each process of S705 and S706 is performed. Is skipped, the trial hitting continuous effect start determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the first entrance entrance winning determination process. On the other hand, if the previous winning lottery result prediction is out of place (S704: Yes), it is a case where a continuous chance effect is executed. In this case, among the bits (bit 1 to bit 4) of the continuous performance execution flag 203i (see FIG. 14B), the bit value of the bit corresponding to the previous winning is set to “1” (S705). .

  Here, the bit corresponding to the previous winning means the bit corresponding to the holding area (holding first area to holding fourth area) in which data about the previous winning is stored. As described with reference to FIG. 14B, the continuous performance execution flag 203i is composed of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is associated with the holding ball execution area 203b, and bits 1 to 4 are associated with the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a.

  Next, among the bits (bits 1 to 4) of the continuous performance execution flag 203i, the bit values of the bits corresponding to the winnings in which the winning order and the execution order are consecutive and the lottery result prediction is out of prediction are determined. Each is set to “1” (S706). Then, the trial hitting continuous effect start determination process is ended, and the process returns to the first entrance entrance determination process. In the process of S705, the setting is made to make the stop symbol “chance” when the variation effect corresponding to the previous winning is executed. In the process of S706, it is older than the previous winning. In order to make each stop symbol a “chance” when the execution order corresponding to each winning prize that is out of the lottery result prediction is executed and the previous winning prize is successively executed in each winning prize. Is set.

  When the bit value of each bit (bit 1 to bit 4) of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is set to “1” by the processing of S705 and S706, the reserved area corresponding to the bit set to “1” is set. When the variation effect is executed, the stop pattern of the variation effect is set to “chance eye”, and as a result, the continuous chance effect is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the description A continuous effect start determination process (S512) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the description A continuous production start determination process (S512). This explanation A continuous production start determination process (S512) is a process executed in the first entrance entrance prize determination process (see FIG. 22), and the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. In addition, after the ball has won (entered) the first entrance 64, the process is executed if there is no winning of the ball at the next 1st entrance 64 for 1 second. In other words, this is a process executed one second after the ball has finally won (entered) the first entrance 64.

  In addition, in the explanation A continuous production start determination process (S512), when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, whether or not to execute the second chance production based on the suspended variation production. Is a process for determining and setting.

  In this embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if two or more of the same effect numbers are input consecutively without leaving an interval of 1 second or more, they are input continuously. A continuous chance eye effect is executed in each variation effect. For example, when the same effect number is input three times in succession, the third chance effect is executed in three variable effects that are executed in response to the three inputs. In this case, the stop pattern of the variable effect executed at the first time and the second time is set as “chance eye”, and the stop pattern of the variable effect executed at the end (third time) is set as the effect number. Set to the corresponding stop symbol.

  Therefore, the operator can surely execute the continuous chance effect by performing such an input operation, so that it is not necessary to repeatedly instruct the execution of the variable effect until the continuous chance effect is accidentally executed. Therefore, it is easy to handle for the operator and is excellent in operability.

  In the description A continuous production start determination process, first, winning data (respective counters C1, C2, and C2) stored in the respective reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area) of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203. Each value of CS1 to CS3) is acquired for each reserved area (S801). Next, the data of one reservation area is made into one data group, and the data of the reservation areas are compared (S802).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reserved areas having the same data contents are consecutive in each of the reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area) (S803). Here, the reservation areas having the same data contents are consecutive means that the area numbers of the reservation areas having the same data contents are serial numbers. In the process of S803, when the reserved areas having the same data contents are not continuous (S803: No), each process of S804 to S806 is skipped, and this explanation A continuous effect start determination process is ended. The process returns to the first entrance entrance winning determination process.

  On the other hand, in each holding area (holding 1st area-holding 4th area), when the holding area where the content of the data is the same continues (S803: Yes), it is a case where a continuous chance eye effect is performed. is there. In this case, the area numbers of the reserved areas having the same data contents and the consecutive area numbers are acquired from the reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area) (S804). ) Among the acquired area numbers, the one with the largest area number is removed (S805).

  Next, among each bit (bit 1 to bit 4) of the continuous effect execution flag 203i, the bit value of the bit corresponding to the reserved area of the area number remaining in the process of S805 is set to “1”, respectively (S806). . And this description A continuous production start determination processing is complete | finished, and it returns to a 1st entrance entrance winning determination processing. As described with reference to FIG. 14B, the continuous performance execution flag 203i is composed of 1 byte (8 bits), bit 0 is associated with the holding ball execution area 203b, and bits 1 to 4 are associated with the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a.

  In this embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the same production number is continuously input by the operator, the production number corresponds to the production number every time the production number is inputted. Each counter value (each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) is acquired from the effect number table 203a and stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a. As a result, in the special figure reservation ball storage area 203a, the same counter values (the values of the counters C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) are stored in the reservation areas (holding first area to holding number 4) having consecutive area numbers. Area).

  In the processing of S804 to S806 described above, if the same effect number is input consecutively (two or more) by the operator, the variable effects corresponding to the effect numbers input in succession are respectively executed ( Except for the variation effect executed at the end), the stop symbol is set to “chance”. When the bit value of each bit (bit 1 to bit 4) of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is set to “1” by the processing of S806, the change effect of the reserved area corresponding to the bit set to “1” is set. Is executed, the stop symbol of the variation effect is set to “chance eye”, and as a result, the continuous chance eye effect is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the 1st specific winning opening winning determination process (S111) performed by MPU201 in the main control apparatus 110 is demonstrated. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the first specific winning opening winning determination process (S111). This first specific winning opening winning determination process (S111) is a process executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 16), and is executed only in the trial hit mode or the explanation A mode.

  In addition, the first specific winning award winning determination process (S111) is a timing at which a ball enters the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode. This is a process for canceling the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81 based on the above.

  In the first specific winning award winning determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 (S901). If the ball has not won the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 (S901: No), if it is a normal gaming machine, a winning ball is played, but the pachinko demo machine 10 is a demonstration gaming machine. As a result, no prize ball is played. Therefore, in this case, the first specific winning award winning determination process is terminated without executing anything, and the process returns to the timer interruption process. On the other hand, if the ball has won the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 (S901: Yes), it is determined whether the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode (S902).

  In the process of S902, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode (S902: No), the process of S903 to S905 is skipped, and the first specific winning a prize winning determination process is terminated, and the timer Return to interrupt processing. On the other hand, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode (S902: Yes), it is determined whether the electric accessory 640a associated with the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is being opened. If it is determined (S903) and the electric accessory 640a is in the open period (S903: Yes), the processing of S904 and S905 is skipped, the first specific winning award winning determination process is terminated, and the timer allocation is completed. Return to processing.

  In the process of S903, when the electric accessory 640a is not in the open period (S903: No), the electric accessory 640a is closed, and normally the first specific winning opening (small opening) during the period when no entry can occur. Mouth) This is the case where a ball enters 640, that is, when there is an abnormal ball. In this case, a setting is made to end (stop) the changing effect being executed in the first symbol display device 37 (S904). When the setting is performed by the process of S904, the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 is stopped when the first symbol display control process (S1205) of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed next.

  Next, a stop command for ending the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S905). Note that the stop command is not set when the fluctuating effect is not executed. This stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When receiving the stop command, the effect control device 117 forcibly ends the changing effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81. And this 1st specific winning opening winning determination process is complete | finished, and it returns to a timer interruption process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if an abnormal ball is detected at the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640, error notification is not performed and the variation effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81 is stopped. ing. Therefore, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator forcibly opens the electric accessory 640a by hand, and enters the ball into the first specific winning opening 640 (winning). By doing so, it is possible to forcibly end the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81.

  According to the first specific winning opening winning determination process of FIG. 26 described above, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, an abnormal entry to the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is made. If detected, the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81 can be ended (stopped). As a result, it is not necessary to provide the pachinko demo machine 10 with a new button or the like for ending (canceling) the variation effect being executed. 10 can be manufactured. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  In addition, since the variation effect being executed can be stopped at a timing desired by the operator, the variation effect can be partially displayed when the person in charge of explanation explains the variation effect. Therefore, display unnecessary for explanation can be suppressed, so explanation is easy. In addition, when the hall related person confirms the variation effect, the confirmation effect can be shortened because the variation effect can be partially confirmed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko demo machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko demo machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S1001), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the main control device 110 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. 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 (S1101). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control devices (peripheral control devices such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117) to become operable (in this embodiment, 1 second). S1102). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S1103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 7) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S1104). If it is turned on (S1104: Yes), the process proceeds to S1110. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1105), and if not stored (S1105: 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 S1110 in this case as well.

  If the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1105: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S1106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S1107: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed, so the process moves to S1110 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 S1213 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 S1110, the initialization process (S1110, S1111) of the RAM 203 is executed. As described above, in the pachinko demo machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is being pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S1110, S1111) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S1110, S1111) 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 (S1110, S1111), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S1110), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S1111). After execution of the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S1109.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1104: No), information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S1107: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S1108), and the process proceeds to S1109. In the process of S1109, an interrupt is permitted (S1109). And it transfers to the main process mentioned later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, the main process executed by the MPU 101 in the main controller 110 after the above startup process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S1201 to S1206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S1209 and S1210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, external output processing for transmitting output data such as various commands stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side is executed (S1201). Specifically, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, and the like necessary for starting execution of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. In addition, a stop command necessary for ending the variation effect being executed in the third symbol display device 81 is transmitted to the effect control device 117. In addition, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3 are updated (S1202). Specifically, the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are maximum values (in this embodiment, 99, 99, respectively). , 162), each is cleared to zero. Then, the updated values of the counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, a variation process is executed (S1203). Details of this variation processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after executing the variation process, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is in the big hit state, the large opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 Is executed (S1204). That is, the second specific prize opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the second specific prize opening 65a has elapsed or whether the specified number of balls has won the second specific prize opening 65a. To do. Then, when any one of these conditions is satisfied, the second specific winning port 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the second specific winning port 65a is repeatedly performed a predetermined number of rounds.

  Next, the first symbol display control process is executed (S1205), and then the second symbol display control process is executed (S1206). In the processing of S1205, when the display setting is made for the first symbol display device 37, the display corresponding to the setting is performed on the first symbol display device 37. For example, if the process of S206 of the second specific winning award winning determination process (see FIG. 17) is executed, the display of the first symbol display device 37 is returned to the initial state. Further, if the processes of S307 and S308 of the second entrance entrance determination process (see FIG. 18) and the processes of S313 and S314 are performed, the 7-segment indicators 37a1 and 37b1 of the first symbol display device 37 are displayed. The value (effect number) of the effect number memory 203f is displayed. Further, if the process of S608 of the first entrance entrance winning process (see FIG. 23) is executed, the same number of LEDs 37a as the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (the number N of holdings) are turned on, and a new holding is made. The number of times is indicated by the lighting state. Moreover, if the process of S904 of the first specific winning opening winning determination process (see FIG. 26) is being executed, the variation effect being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is ended (stopped).

  In the process of S1206, the second symbol display device 83 executes a control process for performing the variable display of the second symbol (switching between lighting and non-lighting of the LED). In this embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, the ball enters the second entrance A (through gate) 67 or the ball enters the second entrance B (through gate) 670. When passing, the second per-random number counter value storing process (S304) of the second entrance opening determination process (see FIG. 18) is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203.

  In the process of S1206, if this counter value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 203, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation of the second symbol and also stores the value of the second random number counter C3 stored. Based on the above, the lottery of the second symbol is carried out. Then, after the variable display is completed, a second symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed. Here, when the lottery result of the second symbol is a win, the electric accessory 640a associated with the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is opened for a predetermined time.

  In the processing of S1207, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1207). If the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1207: No), the power failure monitoring circuit 252 The power failure signal 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 milliseconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S1208). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S1208: Yes), the process proceeds to S1201, and the processes after S1201 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the previous main process (S1208: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3 are repeatedly updated (S1209, S1210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1209). Specifically, 1 is added to the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (2309, 19 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. . 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 first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3 are updated by the same method as the process of S1202 (S1210).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S1201 to S1206 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 random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C3) can be updated at random, and similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can also be updated at random.

  In the process of S1207, if the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1207: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interruption process of FIG. 27 has been executed, the process at the time of power-off after S1211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1211), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the effect control device 117) (S1212). . Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S1213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1214), 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 S1207 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S1201 to S1206, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1209 and S1210 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. The process can be started from S1201. In other words, the process can be started from the process of S1201 as in the case where the initialization process is initialized. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved to the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. In the initial setting process (S1101 in FIG. 28), By setting the stack pointer to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can start from S1201. 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, with reference to FIG. 30, the fluctuation process (S1203) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing this variation processing (S1203). This variation process (S1203) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 29) and is a process for controlling the variation display performed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81.

In this variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S1301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. In the process of S1301, if it is a big hit (S1301: Yes), the display of the game state display device 38 is updated (S1302), this variation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.
In the processing of S1302, the display of the number of rounds that are jackpots and various gaming states (such as during probability change and during short time) is updated.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (S1301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S1303), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S1303: No), the value of the special figure hold ball counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold held in the main controller 110) is acquired (S1304).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) is larger than 0 (S1305), and if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) is 0 (S1305). : No), each process of S1306 to S1308 is skipped, this variation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) is not 0 (S1305: Yes), it is determined whether the change start holding flag 203d of the RAM 203 is on (S1306).

  When the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is on (S1306: Yes), the processes of S1307 and S1308 are skipped, the fluctuation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the fluctuation start hold flag 203d is off (S1306: No), the hold ball storage area forward process is executed (S1307), and the fluctuation start process is executed (S1308). Details of the reserved ball storage area progressive process and the change start process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32, respectively. Then, the fluctuation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  In this embodiment, if the variation start hold flag 203d is on (S1306: Yes), the control for starting the execution of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is suspended. The fluctuation start hold flag 203d is set to ON when the production number is input by the operator when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, and then the next after the production number is input. If the production number is not input within one second, it is set to off.

  Therefore, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator can continuously input the production numbers without leaving an interval of 1 second or more, thereby corresponding to the inputted production numbers. It is possible to suspend all executions of variable effects. For example, in the case where there is no fluctuating production hold, if the production number is input four times without leaving an interval of 1 second or more, the execution of the fluctuating production for four times (the maximum hold count) can be put on hold.

  Therefore, when a person in charge of explanation explains a variable effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variable effect to be executed can be put on hold together (that is, after setting) and then the variable effect can be executed. it can. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  In the processing of S1303, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S1303: Yes), it is determined whether or not the changing time has passed (S1309). The display time during the fluctuation of the first symbol display device 37 is determined by the first fluctuation type counter CS1, the second fluctuation type counter, and the third fluctuation type counter CS3. If this fluctuation time has not elapsed (S1309: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S1310), this fluctuation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process. In the process of S1310, the display of the 7-segment display 37b1, 37b2 is updated to indicate that it is changing by the lighting state. Since the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed every 4 milliseconds, the process of S1310 of this fluctuation process is also executed every 4 milliseconds. If the display is updated every 4 milliseconds, the lighting state The player cannot confirm the change. Therefore, every time the processing of S1310 is executed, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 so that the player can confirm the change of the lighting state. The display on the display devices 37b1 and 37b2 is updated. That is, the display is updated every 0.4 s. Note that the counter value is reset to 0 when the display is updated.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S1309: Yes), a stop symbol (first symbol, display mode) to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S1311). The stop symbol to be set is determined in advance by a fluctuation start process (S1308) described later with reference to FIG. More specifically, in the reserved ball storage area forward process (S1307), winning data (from each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) from the reserved first area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a to the reserved ball execution area 203b. When each value) is shifted, the fluctuation start process (S1308) is executed next.

  Then, by the change start process, whether or not the big hit is determined is determined based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b, and if it is a big hit, the value of the first hit type counter C2 Based on this, the jackpot type is determined. The jackpot type will be 15R probability variation jackpot after jackpot (maximum number of rounds will shift to high probability state after 15 rounds jackpot) or 2R probability variation jackpot (maximum number of rounds will transition to high probability state after jackpot of 2 rounds) Or a 15R normal jackpot (a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds), one of which is selected. In the process of S1312, a stop symbol (first symbol) indicating the lottery result determined here is set.

  In the present embodiment, the first symbol (display mode) when 15R probability variation jackpot after jackpot, the first symbol (display mode) when 2R probability variation jackpot after jackpot, and the 15R normal jackpot after jackpot The first symbol (display mode) and the first symbol (display mode) when the lottery result is out of place are individually determined. Further, after any of the first symbols (display mode) is displayed, the display is canceled when the next variable display is started. When the next variation display is started, the first symbol may be displayed only for a few seconds after the variation is stopped, instead of canceling the display.

  When the stop symbol (first symbol, display mode) to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set by the processing of S1311, the variable symbol display on the third symbol display device 81 is stopped on the first symbol display device 37. A stop command is set to synchronize with the symbol display (S1312). This stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 117 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When receiving the stop command, the effect control device 117 ends (stops) the variable display on the third symbol display device 81. In the third symbol display device 81, when the variation time elapses, the variation display is stopped and the display at the time of the stop is in a standby state. Then, the fluctuation process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the reserved ball storage area progressive process (S1307) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward process (S1307). The reserved ball storage area forward process (S1307) is a process executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 30) of the main process (see FIG. 29). , C2, CS1 to CS3) are shifted (moved) from the reserved first area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a to the reserved ball execution area 203b. This process is executed when the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) is 1 or more.

  In the reserved ball storage area sequential feed processing, first, each data stored in the reserved first area of the special figure reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b (S1401). In the process of S1401, specifically, the data stored in the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1 of the reserved first area is shifted to the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b (movement). )

  Similarly, data stored in the first hit type counter storage area 203a2 is stored in the first hit type counter storage area 203b2, and data stored in the first change type counter storage area 203a3 is stored in the first change type counter storage area 203b3. The data stored in the second variation type counter storage area 203a4 is shifted to the second variation type counter storage area 203b4, and the data stored in the third variation type counter storage area 203a5 is shifted to the third variation type counter storage area 203b5. Do (move).

  Next, each data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to an area having a smaller area number (the reserved first area to the reserved third area), respectively (S1402). In the present embodiment, data is shifted only for the reserved areas (holding second area to holding fourth area) in which data is stored (held). Therefore, since the data shift process is not performed in the reserved areas (the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area) in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced, and controllable. The burden can be reduced.

  In addition, you may comprise so that each data of each holding area (holding 2nd area-holding | maintenance 4th area) may each be shifted to an area with 1 smaller area number irrespective of the presence or absence of data. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether or not data is stored (held) in each holding area (holding second area to holding fourth area), the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  Next, the bit value of each bit (bit 0 to bit 7) in the continuous effect execution flag 203i is shifted bit by bit in the direction of the lower bits (S1403). When this bit shift is performed, 0 is set to the most significant bit (bit 7). In addition, when the bit value of bit 0 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i becomes “1” due to this bit shift, the stop symbol of the variable effect started to be executed in the third symbol display device 81 is set to “chance eye”. (S1511 in FIG. 32) When the bit value of bit 0 becomes “0”, the stop symbol of the variable effect that is started to be executed in the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the contents of the reserved ball execution area 203b. (S1510 in FIG. 32).

  Next, the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) is decremented by 1 (S1404), and the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S1405). Then, the reserved ball storage area forward feed process is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process. In the processing of S1405, in the first symbol display device 37, the same number of LEDs 37a as the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) are turned on, and the new holding number is indicated by the lighting state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the fluctuation start process (S1308) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the change start processing (S1308). This variation start process (S1308) is executed in the variation process (see FIG. 30) of the main process (see FIG. 29), and winning data (respective counters C1, C2, and C2) stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b. Based on each value of CS1 to CS3), a lottery (win / no-go determination) of “big hit” or “out” is performed, and the variation time of the variation effect performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, etc. It is a process for determining. This process is executed when the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (holding number N) is 1 or more.

  In the variation start process, first, each data (each value of each counter C1, C2, CS1 to CS3) stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b is acquired (S1501). Based on the acquired value of the first hit random number counter C1, the lottery result of whether or not the big hit is obtained (determined), and when it is determined that the big hit, based on the value of the acquired first hit type counter C2 The jackpot type is acquired (determined) (S1502).

  In the process of S1502, the value of the first random number counter C1 obtained is compared with the random number value (see FIG. 10A) set as the big hit random number table of the ROM 202, and the values match. It is determined to be a big hit. Further, the value of the obtained first hit type counter C2 and the random number value of each jackpot type (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot) set by the jackpot type random number table of the ROM 202 (FIG. 10 (b) ))) And select the one that matches the value.

  From this processing of S1502, if it is determined that the jackpot is based on the value of the first random number counter C1, and “15R probability variation jackpot” is selected based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the maximum number of rounds is 15 rounds. It shifts to a high probability state after a big hit. Similarly, when “2R probability variation big hit” is selected based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the maximum number of rounds shifts to the high probability state after the big hit of two rounds, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 When “15R normal jackpot” is selected based on the above, the maximum number of rounds shifts to a low probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds, and the state becomes shorter for 100 fluctuations.

  As described above, the short-time state is a state in which the jackpot probability is a normal state, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the ball enters the first specific winning opening 640 (small opening). It is the state of the game that becomes easy to play. At this time, since the probability of hitting the second symbol increases, it becomes easy to hit the second symbol, and when hitting the second symbol, the solenoid 209a for the electric accessory (see FIG. 8) is applied for a certain period of time. When driven, the electric accessory 640a associated with the first specific prize opening 640 is opened. As a result, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first specific winning opening 640 during the open state.

  In the present embodiment, the first specific winning port 640 is used in the same manner as the general winning port 63 from which a winning ball is simply paid out when a ball is won. Similar to the entrance 64, it may be used as a starting port. More specifically, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 or the first specific prize entrance 640, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, Each value of the first variation type counter CS1, the second variation type counter CS2, and the third variation type counter CS3 is stored in the special figure holding ball storage area 203a. For example, the entrance to the first entrance 64 or the first specific prize opening 640 is configured to be held up to 4 times for each of the winning ports 64 and 640, and to be held up to 8 times in total. In this case, the maximum number of times and the total number of times are not limited to 4 times or 8 times, but may be set arbitrarily (3 times or less or 5 times or more). Further, the maximum number of times may be changed for each of the winning ports 64 and 640 (for example, the winning port 64 is the maximum number of times 3 and the winning port 640 is the maximum number of times 5).

  Next, it is determined whether the acquired lottery result is a jackpot (S1503), and if it is determined that the lottery result is a jackpot (S1503: Yes), the jackpot time is determined based on the acquired jackpot type. Is set (S1504). In this process, the display mode of the gaming state display device 38 (LED or 7-segment indicator lighting state) is set based on the acquired jackpot type (15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot or 15 normal jackpot). Is done. Further, based on the acquired jackpot type, the jackpot stop symbol (first symbol) stopped on the first symbol display device 37 and the jackpot stop symbol (first symbol) stopped on the third symbol display device 81 are displayed. 3 patterns) are set. The jackpot stop symbol (third symbol) pattern that is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set to “probability jackpot symbol” if the jackpot type is a probable bonus jackpot, and “ "Normal jackpot symbol" is set.

  In the process of S1503, when it is determined that the acquired lottery result is not a big hit (S1503: No), the display mode at the time of losing is set (S1505). In the process of S1505, a stop symbol (first symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the first symbol display device 37, and a pattern of stop symbol (third symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are displayed. Is set. Note that the pattern of the stop symbol (third symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is the value of the first variation type counter CS1 stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b (basic variation time). ), One of the “rear-rear-reach symbols”, “reach symbols other than front-rear-reach”, and “completely-removed symbols” is selected. More specifically, if the basic variation time (rough variation time of symbol variation) is “20 seconds”, “40 seconds”, or “60 seconds”, the “rear-rear reach design” and “rear-rear shift” If any one of the non-reach symbols is selected and the basic fluctuation time is “11 seconds”, the “completely missed symbol” is selected.

  Next, the variation time is determined based on the lottery result acquired in the process of S1502, and the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the value of the second variation type counter CS2 acquired in the process of S1501 (S1506). In the process of S1506, the lottery result acquired in the process of S1502, the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the value of the second variation type counter CS2 acquired in the process of S1501, and the value of the first variation type counter CS1 are used. Compare the table storing the random number value for determining one rough variation time with the table storing the random value for determining one variation time from the value of the second variation type counter CS2, and calculate the variation time. It decides (refer to Drawing 11 (a) and Drawing 11 (b)).

  Next, the extension / reduction time is determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3 acquired in the processing of S1501 (S1507). In the processing of S1507, the value of the third variation type counter CS3 acquired in the processing of S1501 and a random value that determines one extension / reduction time necessary for executing the notice effect from the value of the third variation type counter CS3 Is compared with the table storing the time and the extension / reduction time is determined (see FIG. 11C).

  Next, a variation pattern command (see FIG. 12B) corresponding to the variation time determined in the process of S1506 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S1508). Then, it is determined whether the bit value of bit 0 in the continuous effect execution flag 203i (see FIG. 14B) in the RAM 203 is “1” (S1509). When the bit value of bit 0 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is “0” (S1509: No), the stop symbol command corresponding to the display mode (the stop symbol pattern of the third symbol) set in S1504 or S1505. (See FIG. 12A) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S1510), and the process proceeds to S1513.

  On the other hand, when the bit value of bit 0 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is “1” (S1509: Yes), the stop symbol command corresponding to the “chance eye” regardless of the display mode set in S1504 or S1505. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S1511). In the processing of S1511, if the basic fluctuation time is “11 seconds”, a stop symbol command corresponding to “the chance to miss” is set, and the basic fluctuation times are “20 seconds”, “40 seconds”. ”Or“ 60 seconds ”, a stop symbol command corresponding to“ reach chance ”is set. Next, the bit value of bit 0 of the continuous effect execution flag 203i is set to “0” (S1512), and the process proceeds to S1513.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the continuous chance eye effect is to be performed in the test hit continuous effect start determination process (see FIG. 24) or the explanation A continuous effect start determination process (see FIG. 25), Next, the winning for performing the continuous chance effect is determined, and each bit (bit 1 to bit 4) of the continuous effect execution flag 203i corresponding to the determined winning is set to “1”. Thereafter, when the winning variation effect corresponding to the bit set to the bit value “1” is executed, the stop symbol is set to “chance eye” in the variation effect, and the continuous chance eye effect is executed. .

  In the process of S1513, an effect time addition command (see FIG. 12C) corresponding to the extension / reduction time determined by the process of S1507 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 (S1513), and this variation start process is performed. End and return to the variation process. Various commands set in the processes of S1508, S1510, S1511, and S1513 are transmitted to the effect control device 117 when the external output process of the main process (see FIG. 29) is executed. When receiving the various commands, the effect control device 117 causes the third symbol display device 81 to start executing the changing effect corresponding to the received command.

  32, when the bit value of bit 0 of the continuous performance execution flag 203i is “1”, the pattern of the stop symbol is always used regardless of the lottery result such as big hit or miss. It can be set as “opportunity (miss chance, reach chance)”. In the case of a normal gaming machine, a “chance” is displayed when the lottery result is out, but since the pachinko demo machine 10 of this embodiment is a demonstration gaming machine, the lottery result is a big hit. Even in the case of, the “chance eye” is configured to be displayed. Thus, the continuous chance eye effect can be executed regardless of the lottery result such as big win or miss, so that the operator can easily execute the continuous chance eye effect and easily explain the continuous chance eye effect. Further, since the pachinko demo machine 10 of the present embodiment is a demonstration gaming machine, there is no particular problem even if “chance” is displayed when the lottery result is a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the same effect number is input consecutively (two or more) by the operator, the effect number input in succession is displayed. The bit value “1” is set to each bit (bit 1 to bit 4) of the continuous effect execution flag 203i so that the stop symbol becomes “chance” in the corresponding variable effect (except for the last variable effect). Is set. Therefore, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator can forcibly execute the continuous chance eye effect.

  In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode, as in the case of a normal gaming machine, when a prize that is not a lottery result prediction is put on hold, a prize that the lottery result prediction is a big hit When is newly put on hold, a continuous chance stage effect is executed for each held winning prize. Therefore, the operator can make a test hit to confirm the continuous chance effect, so that the gameability can be confirmed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the pachinko demo machine 10 is configured to operate in any one of the three modes of the trial hit mode, the explanation A mode, and the explanation B mode. Note that the test hit mode is a mode in which the operator can actually hit the ball and can check the game play and the contents of the variation effect while performing the test hit. The explanation mode A is a mode in which an operator performs a predetermined input operation such as winning a ball using a hand, and executes only control according to the input operation. This mode can be used to control cancellation. In the explanation B mode, a controller 300 (see FIG. 8) that controls the pachinko demo machine 10 is connected to the pachinko demo machine 10, and an operator performs an input operation using the controller 300, and only control according to the input operation is performed. This is a mode in which various controls including the start and stop of the execution of the variation effect can be performed.

  While the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the first symbol display device 37 displays an effect number selected by the operator instead of the gaming state of the pachinko demo machine 10. Therefore, the operator can confirm the effect number to be input (the effect number being selected) by confirming this display. In addition, when the operator wants to change the currently selected production number, the production number can be increased by 1 each time the ball is inserted into and passed through the second entrance B670 using the hand. The production number can be decremented by 1 each time the ball is held at the mouth B670 for 2 seconds. Similarly, each time the ball is inserted into and passed through the second entrance A67 using the hand, the production number can be increased by 10, and whenever the ball is held in the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds, the production is performed. The number can be reduced by 10. When the production number is changed by these operations, the production number after the change is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  In this way, when changing the production number, the 10th place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance A67 and the 1st place of the production number can be operated by the second entrance B670. The number of operations for changing the production number can be suppressed as compared with the case where the first place of the production number is operated without distinction between the ball openings A67 and B670. That is, even when the change width of the production number is large (for example, when ± 10 is performed), the number of operations can be suppressed by using the second entrance A67, and the production number can be changed in a short time. Input operation can be performed.

  While the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator causes the first symbol display device 37 to enter the ball into the first entrance 64 using a hand (winning). The displayed production number can be input to the pachinko demo machine 10. Then, in the third symbol display device 81, a variation effect corresponding to the input effect number is executed. Further, when a ball is entered (wins) in the first entrance 64 while the fluctuating effect is being executed in the third symbol display device 81, the number of entrances is suspended up to 4 times. The

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko demo machine 10 is configured to execute the continuous chance eye effect regardless of the test hit mode, the explanation A mode, or the explanation B mode. When the demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, a continuous chance effect is always executed when two or more of the same effect numbers are continuously input without an interval of 1 second or more. It is configured.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode and the variation effect is not executed in the third symbol display device 81, when the effect number is input by the operator, After the production number is input, the execution start of the variable production is held for 1 second. If there is no production number input within 1 second, the execution of the suspended production of production is started. Similarly, even if an effect number is input when a variable effect is being executed on the third symbol display device 81, the variable effect being executed ends until one second has elapsed after the input of the effect number. Even so, the execution start of the variation effect is suspended.

  In addition, when the next production number is input while the execution start of the variable production is suspended (within 1 second) after the production number is input, the execution start of the variable production is further suspended for 1 second. Is done. And if there is no input of the next production number within 1 second, execution of the suspended production production will be started. Therefore, if the operation of inputting the next production number is repeated within 1 second after the production number is entered, the execution of the variation production for four times can be suspended while the execution start of the production of the production is suspended. it can.

  Therefore, when a person in charge of explanation explains a variable effect at a demonstration venue or the like, the variable effect to be executed can be put on hold together (that is, after setting) and then the variable effect can be executed. it can. Therefore, in the demonstration hall or the like, the person in charge of explanation can easily concentrate on the explanation of the input operation and the explanation of the variation effect.

  Further, while the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operator is forced by hand during the period in which the electric accessory 640a attached to the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is closed. The active effect 640a is opened, and the ball is entered (winned) in the first specific prize opening 640, so that the changing effect being executed can be stopped.

  In the case of a normal gaming machine, a ball does not enter the first specific prize opening 640 during the period in which the electric accessory 640a attached to the first specific prize opening (small opening) 640 is closed. If a ball enters the ball, it is an abnormal ball and an error notification is given because there is a high possibility that an abnormality such as a sensor has occurred or an illegal act has been performed.

  However, in the present embodiment, error notification is not performed even if an abnormal entry is detected during a period in which no entry can occur normally. Instead, the variation effect being executed is terminated (stopped). Accordingly, it is not necessary to newly provide the pachinko demo machine 10 with a button or the like for ending (canceling) the variation effect being executed. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 is utilized by using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. Can be made. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Further, while the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the test hit mode or while operating in the explanation A mode, the operator can perform the same input operation (operation for winning a ball by hand) The operation mode can also be switched. Specifically, when the operator wants to change the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10, the second specific prize opening is forcibly forced by hand during the period when the second specific prize opening (large opening) 65a is closed. The operation mode can be switched alternately between the test hit mode and the explanation A mode by opening 65a and causing the second specific winning opening 65a to enter a ball (win).

  In the case of a normal gaming machine, a ball does not enter the second specific winning opening 65a during the period when the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed. If a ball enters the ball, it is an abnormal ball and an error notification is given because there is a high possibility that an abnormality such as a sensor has occurred or an illegal act has been performed.

  However, in this embodiment, even if an abnormal entry is detected during a period in which no entry can occur normally, no error notification is performed, and instead the operation mode is changed. Therefore, since it is unnecessary to newly provide a button for changing the operation mode in the pachinko demo machine 10, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with a plurality of modes (trial hit mode, explanation A mode), the mode can be switched and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be operated in each mode.

  In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, 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-described embodiment, the second specific winning opening winning determination process (see FIG. 17) has been described as the process for switching the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 33, the modification of the process for switching the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 is demonstrated. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an operation mode switching process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In addition, about the step which performs the process same as a 2nd specific winning opening winning determination process (refer FIG. 17) in an operation mode switching process, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted. In the second specific winning award winning determination process, when an abnormal entry (or sensor abnormality) to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is detected, an error notification is not performed, and the operation mode is set instead. In this operation mode switching process, error notification is performed when the magnet sensor 208f detects the proximity of a magnet, the induction magnetic field sensor 208g detects an induction coil, or the radio wave sensor 208h detects radio wave irradiation. Instead, the operation mode is changed.

  Thus, the operator can test the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 by bringing a magnet closer to the game board 13, bringing an induction coil closer to the game board 13, or irradiating the game board 13 with radio waves. The mode or the description A mode can be switched alternately. Therefore, the operator can easily set the operation mode to the test hit mode or the description A, rather than forcibly opening the second specific winning opening 65a by hand and entering a ball (winning) in the second specific winning opening 65a. The mode can be switched alternately. The reason why the pachinko demo machine 10 does not perform error notification is that, since the pachinko demo machine 10 is a demonstration gaming machine, it is not necessary to perform error notification in the first place.

  In addition, you may comprise so that only one may be performed with the pachinko demo machine 10 among a 2nd specific winning a prize winning determination process and an operation mode switching process, or a 2nd specific winning a prize winning determination process and an operation mode switching process Both of them may be executed.

  This operation mode switching process is, for example, a process that is executed instead of the second specific winning award winning determination process (S108) in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 16), and is only in the test hit mode or the explanation A mode. Executed.

  In this operation mode switching process, first, it is determined whether the proximity of the magnet is detected by the magnet sensor 208f (S1601). If the proximity of the magnet is detected (S1601: Yes), each of S203 to S206 is performed. The process is executed, the operation mode switching process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, when the proximity of the magnet is not detected (S1601: No), it is determined whether the proximity of the induction coil is detected by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g (S1602).

  When the proximity of the induction coil is detected by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g (S1602: Yes), each process of S203 to S206 is executed, this operation mode switching process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, when the proximity of the induction coil is not detected by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g (S1602: No), it is determined whether or not the radio wave irradiation is detected by the radio wave sensor 208h (S1603).

  When radio wave irradiation is detected by the radio wave sensor 208h (S1603: Yes), each process of S203 to S206 is executed, the operation mode switching process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, when radio wave irradiation is not detected by the S radio wave sensor 208h (S1603: No), each process of S203 to S206 is skipped, the operation mode switching process is terminated, and the timer interrupt process is performed. Return. In the present embodiment, since the operator can instruct to cancel the changing effect (the process of S905 in the first specific prize slot winning determination process (see FIG. 26)), the process of S205 is performed here. It is also possible not to execute (not to set a stop command).

  According to the operation mode switching process of FIG. 33 described above, error notification is performed when the proximity of the magnet is detected by the magnet sensor 208f, the proximity of the induction coil is detected by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g, or the radio wave irradiation is detected by the radio wave sensor 208h. Instead, the operation mode can be changed.

  Thus, the operator can test the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 by bringing a magnet closer to the game board 13, bringing an induction coil closer to the game board 13, or irradiating the game board 13 with radio waves. The mode or the description A mode can be switched alternately. Therefore, the operator can easily set the operation mode to the test hit mode or the description A, rather than forcibly opening the second specific winning opening 65a by hand and entering a ball (winning) in the second specific winning opening 65a. The mode can be switched alternately. The reason why the pachinko demo machine 10 does not perform error notification is that, since the pachinko demo machine 10 is a demonstration gaming machine, it is not necessary to perform error notification in the first place.

  In addition, a normal gaming machine is provided with a magnet sensor 208f, an induction magnetic field sensor 208g, and a radio wave sensor 208h in order to suppress fraud. In the operation mode switching process, the operation mode is alternately switched to the trial hit mode or the explanation A mode by using the sensors 208f, 208g, and 208h. Therefore, since it is unnecessary to newly provide a button for changing the operation mode in the pachinko demo machine 10, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is provided with a plurality of modes (trial hit mode, explanation A mode), the mode can be switched and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be operated in each mode.

  In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  In the operation mode switching process described above, three types of sensor states are confirmed: magnet proximity by the magnet sensor 208f, induction coil proximity by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g, and radio wave irradiation by the radio wave sensor 208h. It is good also as a structure which confirms the sensor state of any one type or two types of sensors among three types. In that case, since the number of sensors 208f, 208g, 208h arranged in the pachinko demo machine 10 can be reduced, the manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, a vibration sensor for detecting the vibration of the game board 13 (for example, an impact caused by a strike) is provided on the back surface of the game board 13 so that the operation mode is switched when the vibration is detected by the vibration sensor. It may be configured.

  In the operation mode switching process described above, any one of the proximity of the magnet by the magnet sensor 208f, the proximity of the induction coil by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g, and the irradiation of the radio wave by the radio wave sensor 208h is detected. In this case, the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 is changed. However, when a plurality of states are detected, the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10 may be changed. In this way, the operation mode can be switched when a plurality of conditions are satisfied, so that the operator's environment condition (for example, strong external radio waves, etc.) It is possible to suppress the switching of the operation mode regardless of the intention.

  Further, in the timer interruption process (FIG. 16), the second specific winning award winning determination process (see FIG. 17) and the operation mode switching process may be executed. As a result, the types of input operations (options) that can switch the operation mode increase, so that the person in charge of the operation switches the operation mode with an appropriate input operation according to the place where the demonstration is performed or the explanation time. be able to. The above is the description of the modified example of the process for switching the operation mode of the pachinko demo machine 10.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operation mode is switched when an abnormal winning to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is detected. , A sensor for detecting the open / closed state (open state or closed state) of the horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate 65b covering the second specific prize opening 65a is provided, and during the closing period of the opening / closing plate 65b, If it is detected that the open / close plate 65b is opened, the operation mode may be switched. As a result, the operator simply opens the closed opening / closing plate 65b using his / her hand without opening the closed opening / closing plate 65b using his / her hand, without allowing the ball to win the second specific winning opening 65a. Since only the operation mode can be switched, the operation mode can be easily switched. Further, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, when an abnormal winning at the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is detected, or when a winning at the general winning opening 63 is detected, When the ball passes through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance 670, or when the ball stays at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) The operation mode may be switched when vibration is detected by a detection sensor that detects vibration of the game board 13. Since the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670 are through gates, the balls basically do not stagnate, and the spheres must be intentionally stopped by an operator or the like. Will not stagnate. Therefore, even when the operation mode is switched using the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the operation mode is switched by the operator.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the operation mode is switched when an abnormal winning to the second specific winning opening 65a is detected. However, the magnet sensor 208f The operation mode is switched when the proximity of the magnet is detected, when the proximity of the induction coil is detected by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g, or when the radio wave sensor 208h detects the irradiation of the radio wave. May be. Thereby, even if the operator does not touch the game board 13 to perform the operation, the operation mode can be switched by a simple operation such as bringing the magnet close to the game board 13, bringing the induction coil close, or irradiating radio waves. , You can easily switch the operation mode.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the abnormal winning to the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is detected, the variation effect being executed is terminated (stopped). However, a sensor for detecting the open / closed state (whether open or closed) of the electric accessory 640a associated with the first specific winning opening 640 is provided, and the first specific winning opening 640 is provided. During the closing period, if it is detected that the first specific winning opening 640 is in an open state, it may be configured to end (cancel) the variation effect being executed. Thus, even if the operator uses the hand to open the closed electric accessory 640a and does not win the ball into the first specific winning opening 640, the operator simply uses the hand to hold the electric accessory 640a in the closed state. Since the variation effect being executed can be ended (canceled) simply by opening it, the variation effect being executed can be easily ended (canceled). Further, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, when an abnormal winning at the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is detected, or when a winning at the general winning opening 63 is detected, When the ball passes through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, or when the ball stays in the second entrance A67 or the second entrance 670 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) When the vibration is detected by the detection sensor that detects the vibration of the game board 13, the variation effect being executed may be ended (stopped).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, if the abnormal winning to the first specific winning opening 640 is detected, the variation effect being executed is ended (stopped). When the proximity of the magnet is detected by the magnet sensor 208f, the proximity of the induction coil is detected by the induction magnetic field sensor 208g, or the irradiation of the radio wave is detected by the radio wave sensor 208h, the variation effect being executed May be configured to end (cancel). As a result, even if the operator does not touch the game board 13 to perform the operation, the variation effect being executed is completed by a simple operation of bringing the magnet close to the game board 13, bringing the induction coil close, or radiating radio waves. Since it can be (cancelled), it is possible to easily end (cancel) the variation effect being executed.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, when the abnormal winning to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is detected, the operation mode is switched to the first. When an abnormal winning at the specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is detected, the running variation effect is ended (stopped), but when an abnormal winning at the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is detected When the operation mode is switched and an abnormal winning to the second specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is detected, the running variation effect may be ended (stopped).

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is increased by 10 every time the ball passes the second entrance A67 (through gate), and the ball is The production number is decremented by 10 each time the ball enters the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds, and the production number is incremented by 1 every time the ball passes through the second entrance B670 (through gate). Although the production number is decreased by 1 every time it stays at B670 for 2 seconds, the production number may be simply increased or decreased by 1 without distinction between the second entrances A67 and B670. That is, each time the ball passes the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the production number is incremented by 1, and every time the ball stays in the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds. Decrease the production number by 1. In this way, the change operation of the production number becomes simple, so that the operator can easily perform the change operation. In particular, when there are three or more through gates, the operator does not have to worry about the operation method, which is preferable.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is increased each time the ball passes through the second entrances A67 and B670, and the ball enters the second entrance. The production number is decreased every time it stays in the mouths A67 and B670 for 2 seconds. However, if the ball stays in the second entrance A67 and B670, the production number is increased, When the two entrances A67 and B670 are passed, the production number may be decreased.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is increased by 10 every time the ball passes through the second entrance A67, and the ball enters the second entrance. The production number is decremented by 10 every time it stays at A67 for 2 seconds, every time the ball passes through the second entrance B670, the production number is incremented by 1, and every time the ball stays at the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds Although the production number is decreased by 1, the production number is incremented by 1 every time the ball passes through the second entrance A67, and the production number is reduced by 1 every time the ball passes through the second entrance B670. Anyway. The operator can change the production number one by one each time the sphere passes through the left and right through gates, so that the operation method becomes simple and intuitive and easy to understand. Further, the production number may be increased by 1 every time the ball stays at the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds, and the production number may be reduced by 1 every time the ball stays at the second entrance B670 for 2 seconds. . In this case as well, the operator can change the production number by 1 each time the ball is left on the left and right through gates for 2 seconds, which makes the operation simple and intuitive. easy.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is increased by 10 every time the ball passes the second entrance A67 (through gate), and the ball is The production number is decremented by 10 each time the ball enters the second entrance A67 for 2 seconds, and the production number is incremented by 1 every time the ball passes through the second entrance B670 (through gate). The production number is decremented by 1 every time it stays at B670 for 2 seconds, but if the production number falls below the minimum value, the new production number is set to the maximum value, and if the production number exceeds the maximum value, a new production number is created. You may comprise so that a number may be made into the minimum value. This simplifies the operation for the operator to change the production number from the maximum value to the minimum value, or from the minimum value to the maximum value, so that the operator can easily perform the change operation. Further, when the ball passes through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the effect number is increased, and when the ball stays at the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the effect is produced. The number is decreased, but conversely, when the ball passes through the second entrance A67 or the second entrance B670, the production number is decreased, and the ball enters the second entrance A67 or The production number may be increased when the vehicle stops at the second entrance B670.

  In the above embodiment, the production number is changed using two through gates of the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670, but either one of the through gates is used. You may comprise so that an effect number may be changed using only.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is obtained using the two through gates of the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670. Although it is configured to change, when a winning to the general winning opening 63 is detected, a winning to the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is detected, or a second specific winning opening (large The opening number may be changed when the winning to 65a is detected. For example, the production number is incremented by 1 every time a ball is awarded to the general prize opening 63, and the production number is incremented by 10 every time a ball is awarded to the first specific prize opening 640. If comprised in this way, when an operator changes an effect number, he can use properly the winning opening 63,640 which wins a ball | bowl. For example, when the change width of the production number is large (for example, when ± 10 is performed), the number of times the ball is won can be suppressed by causing the ball to enter the first specific prize opening 640. Therefore, the operator can suppress the number of operations and can change the production number in a short time, so that the input operation can be performed efficiently. In addition, it is easy for the operator to handle and has excellent operability. In addition, since the general winning port 63, the first specific winning port (small opening) 640, or the second specific winning port (large opening) 65a provided in the normal gaming machine can be used, the production number can be selected. There is no need to newly provide a button or the like for changing the selected production number in the pachinko demo machine 10. Therefore, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured by using the hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine as it is without changing it as much as possible. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, it is possible to select the production number of the variation effect while suppressing the cost.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, the production number is obtained using the two through gates of the second entrance A67 and the second entrance B670. Although it is configured to change, when a winning to the general winning opening 63 is detected, a winning to the first specific winning opening (small opening) 640 is detected, or a second specific winning opening (large The opening number may be changed when the winning to 65a is detected. For example, each time the ball wins the general winning opening 63, the effect number is increased by 1, and every time the ball wins the first specific winning opening 640, the effect number is decreased by 1. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine the numerical value to increase and the numerical value to decrease suitably.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the various commands transmitted to the production | presentation control apparatus 117 from the main controller 110 operate | move in which mode the pachinko demo machine 10 is among three modes (trial hit mode, description A mode, description B mode). Regardless of whether or not it is, common commands (stop symbol command, fluctuation pattern command, production time addition command, stop command) are sent, but a command (demo command) that can be used only during the demonstration is provided, May be transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117. For example, a plurality of varying effects may be executed in the third symbol display device 81 by transmitting one demo command from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117, or the third symbol display device 81. A continuous chance eye effect may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “effect time addition command” is provided, but the information indicated by the “effect time addition command” may be included in the “variation pattern command” without providing this.

  In the above embodiment, in order to start the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81, first, the “variation pattern command” is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117, and then the “stop symbol command”. Next, the “effect time addition command” is transmitted, but these commands may be transmitted in the reverse order.

  In the above embodiment, when the external output process (S1201) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 29) of the main controller 110, various commands set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 are output. The maximum number of commands transmitted to the outside in one external output process may be limited to a predetermined number (for example, 3). For example, if the number of commands to be transmitted is large (for example, 6), the command is transmitted over two main processes (main process executed this time and main process executed next time). This is because if there are many commands to be transmitted at a time, it takes time to transmit and the main process may not be executed every 4 ms.

  In the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 operates in the trial hit mode, the jackpot probability changes to a low probability state or a high probability state, but may be fixed so as to always be a high probability state. This makes it easy for the operator to make a big hit (special game state) while making a test hit, so it is easy to check the gameability when the jackpot is made and the contents of the fluctuating effects when the jackpot is made. Therefore, the operator can easily recognize the features and characteristics of the pachinko demo machine 10.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operate | moving in description A mode, although the production number is displayed on 7 segment indicator 37b1, 37b2 of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37, the 1st symbol Instead of the display device 37, an effect number may be displayed on a 7-segment display of the gaming state display device 38 or a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, among the first symbol display device 37, the gaming state display device 38, and the third symbol display device 81, the effect numbers may be displayed on the plurality of display devices 37, 38, 81, respectively.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 1st entrance 64 is provided as an entrance into which determination of jackpot is started (fluctuation effect is performed), separately from this, an entrance (for example, 3rd Even when one or more (entrance entrances) are provided and the third entrance entrance is won, the jackpot determination may be started (variation effect is executed). In such a configuration, the third entrance is used as an entrance for the operator to input an instruction to switch the operation mode, or the operator inputs an end (stop) instruction for the changing effect. It may be used as a entrance for playing.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the explanation A mode, when an abnormal winning to the first specific winning opening 640 is detected, the operation mode is switched to the second specific winning opening 65a. When the abnormal prize is detected, the running variation effect is ended (stopped), but the operation mode is switched using the frame button 22 provided on the front surface of the pachinko demo machine 10 or is being executed. The fluctuating effect may be terminated (cancelled). In this case as well, it is unnecessary to newly provide a button for changing the operation mode or a button for ending (stopping) the running variation effect, so the normal hardware configuration of the gaming machine is used. Thus, the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the pachinko demo machine 10 is operating in the A mode, if the same production number is continuously input (two or more) by the operator, the continuous production is suspended. Although the chance eye effect is executed, if the stop symbol command for designating the stop symbol of the variable effect being executed is transmitted to the effect control device 117, the stop symbol of the variable effect being executed is a chance. The stop symbol command may be changed and transmitted, and the continuous chance eye effect may be executed between the currently executed variation effect and the suspended variation effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the start opening (first entrance 64) for making a jackpot lottery uses a single gaming machine to produce a demonstration gaming machine has been described. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine having a plurality of start openings. Also in this case, similarly to the case of the pachinko demo machine 10, a demonstration gaming machine can be easily manufactured. Roughly speaking, if various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM of the main control device are changed, a demonstration gaming machine can be manufactured, so that the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine can be suppressed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the start opening (first entrance 64) for performing the jackpot lottery uses one gaming machine to produce a demonstration gaming machine, but the start for performing the jackpot lottery. A gaming machine for demonstration may be manufactured using a gaming machine having a plurality of mouths. In this case, one of the plurality of start openings is used as the first entry opening 64 of the present embodiment, and the other start openings are, for example, the general winning opening 63 and the first specific winning combination of the present embodiment. What is necessary is just to use it as the opening | mouth (small opening opening) 640 or the 2nd specific winning a prize opening (large opening opening) 65a. Therefore, in this case as well, it is not necessary to newly provide a button for changing the operation mode or a button for ending (stopping) the running variation effect being executed. Can be used to manufacture the pachinko demo machine 10. More specifically, the hardware configuration is a normal gaming machine, and the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured simply by changing various control programs and fixed value data stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Therefore, the development time and manufacturing cost of the pachinko demo machine 10 can be suppressed. In addition, since the pachinko demo machine 10 can be manufactured using a hardware configuration of a normal gaming machine, it is necessary to develop a sub control device such as the launch control device 112 and the production control device 117 only for the pachinko demo machine 10. No. Therefore, since various devices can be shared by the normal gaming machine and the pachinko demo machine 10, it is possible to reduce costs together.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even if the payout unit 93, the payout control device 111, the card unit connection board 116, and the like are unnecessary, they are left without being removed, but may be removed. Thereby, since the weight of the pachinko demo machine 10 becomes light, it becomes easy to carry.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, based on the output period of the ON signal of the 2nd entrance A sensor 208b, MPU201 determines whether the sphere passed to 2nd entrance A67 or the stagnation of the sphere. ing. This is because the second entrance A sensor 208b is a sensor that detects a sphere passing through the second entrance A67 and cannot detect a stagnation of the sphere. Therefore, instead of the second entrance A sensor 208b, a sensor that can detect the stagnation of the sphere at the second entrance A67 may be used. If comprised in this way, since MPU201 does not need to determine the stagnation of a ball | bowl, a control burden can be reduced. The same applies to the second entrance B sensor 208c.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, the fluctuating effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”, but instead of the stop symbol as “chance eye”. In addition, the sound effect (effect sound mode of the dynamic display, for example, the stop sound of the third pattern, etc.) during the changing effect, and the sound effect (stop sound effect mode of the stop display) when the stop pattern is stopped display It may be changed to a different sound effect during normal variation production. This sound effect makes it possible for the player to recognize that the continuous chance eyes are being produced, thereby attracting the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game. Further, after setting the stop symbol as “chance eye”, the sound effect during the dynamic effect (the mode of the sound effect of the dynamic display, for example, the stop sound of the third symbol, etc.) and the stop symbol are stopped and displayed. The sound effect in this case (the mode of the sound effect of the stop display) may be changed to a sound effect different from that during the normal variation effect.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, the fluctuating effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”, but instead of the stop symbol as “chance eye”. In addition, the illumination parts 29 to 33 during the change effect, the lighting pattern of the display lamp 34 (the aspect of the dynamic display effect), the illumination parts 29 to 33 when the stop symbol is stopped, and the display lamp 34 are displayed. May be changed to a pattern different from that during the normal variation effect. Since the player can recognize that the continuous chance eyes are being produced by the lighting pattern different from the normal, it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game. In addition to the “stop chance” as the stop symbol, the lighting parts 29 to 33 during the variation effect, the lighting pattern of the display lamp 34 (dynamic display effect), and the stop symbol are also displayed as stop. The lighting parts 29 to 33 and the lighting pattern of the display lamp 34 (the aspect of the stop display effect) may be changed to a pattern different from that during the normal variation effect.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, a variable effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”. You may make it perform a variation production continuously. For example, the same variation effect (the aspect of the dynamic display effect is the same) may be performed continuously, or different variation effects may be performed successively in a predetermined order. In addition, for example, the same stop symbols (the same display mode of stop display) may be stopped and displayed continuously, or different stop symbols may be continuously stopped and displayed in a predetermined order. By this special variation effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the continuous chance effect is being produced, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, a variable effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”. You may make it perform a variation production continuously. For example, in each variation effect, an effect of causing the same character to appear may be performed. In that case, the number of appearances of the same character may be increased or decreased as the order of execution of each variation effect becomes the later variation effect. In addition, the appearance number of the same character may be increased or decreased for only a part of each variation effect. Further, the same number may be used for each variation effect without changing the number of appearances of the same character. By this special variation effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the continuous chance effect is being produced, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  In addition, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, a variable effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)”. You may make it perform a variation production continuously. For example, the background in each variation effect may be a background that is not normally displayed. In this case, the background in each variation effect may be the same, or the background may be switched every time the variation effect being executed changes. By this special variation effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the continuous chance effect is being produced, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  Further, in the continuous chance eye effect of the above embodiment, the fluctuating effect is continuously performed with the stop symbol as “chance eye (off chance eye, reach chance eye)”. You may make it perform a variation production continuously. For example, in each variation effect, an effect of causing the same character to appear may be performed, and the background in each variation effect may be a background that is not normally displayed. By this special variation effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the continuous chance effect is being produced, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  Further, in the continuous chance effect production of the above embodiment, a variable production with the stop symbol as “chance eye (miss chance chance, reach chance eye)” is continuously performed. (Dynamic sound effect mode, for example, the stop sound of the third symbol, etc.) and the sound effect when the stop symbol is stopped (the sound effect mode of the stop display) Change to different sound effects, lighting patterns of lighting parts 29 to 33 and display lamp 34 during dynamic production (mode of dynamic display), lighting parts 29 to 33 when stop symbols are stopped and displayed The lighting pattern of the display lamp 34 (the mode of the stop display effect) may be changed to a pattern different from that during the normal variation effect, or a special variation effect different from the normal effect may be continuously performed. Moreover, you may carry out in combination of multiple each.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stop symbol in which three identical third symbols are stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set as the “off chance chance”, but three predetermined third symbols (for example, , Symbols such as “3”, “4”, “1”, etc.) may be stopped symbols that are stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, control of audio | voice output, control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps, and control of variation effect (variation display) of the third symbol in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 are effected collectively. Although it is configured to be performed by the control device 117, various types of control may be shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, the voice lamp control device controls the sound output and the lighting and extinction of various lamps, and controls the control of the third symbol variation effect (variation display) in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. You may comprise so that it may be performed with an apparatus.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which provides the 1st entrance 64 as an entrance where the jackpot determination is started, this 1 entrance may be one, 3 or more It may be. Then, when a plurality of first entrances are provided, the effect mode of the continuous chance eye effect is changed according to the first entrance where the game ball has won (for example, the effect scroll direction (vertical and horizontal)). May be changed).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the fluctuation pattern (rearward / backward reach, reach other than forward / backward reach, complete release, etc.) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is based on combinations of the values of the counters C1 to C2 and CS1 to CS3. However, it may be determined based on a combination of some counter values among the values of the counters C1 to C2 and CS1 to CS3. Further, a counter for determining the fluctuation pattern may be provided, and the determination may be made based on the counter value.

  In the first random number counter C1 in the above embodiment, numerical values in the range of 0 to 2309 are counted. However, the counting range may be determined as appropriate. Here, in order to count a numerical value in the range of 0 to 2309, an area of at least 2 bytes (a range that can be counted by 2 bytes is 0 to 65535) is required. For example, if the first random number counter C1 is composed of 2 bytes, a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535, which is the maximum range that can be counted by 2 bytes, may be counted, or 0 to 32768 (most significant bit) Only a bit value of “1” and other bits may be counted in the range of bit value “0”).

  Similarly, in the first hit type counter C2 in the above embodiment, numerical values in the range of 0 to 19 are counted, but the counting range may be determined as appropriate. Here, in order to count a numerical value in the range of 0 to 19, an area of at least 1 byte is required (the range that can be counted by 1 byte is 0 to 255). For example, if the first hit type counter C2 is composed of 1 byte, a numerical value in the range of 0 to 255 which is the maximum range that can be counted by 1 byte may be counted, or 0 to 128 (the most significant bit) Only a bit value of “1” and other bits may be counted in the range of bit value “0”).

  Here, when the probability is calculated using the maximum value of the range to be counted as the denominator and the one count value as the numerator, the wider the range to be counted, the easier it is to provide various probabilities. For example, if the denominator is 100, the probability can be set only for every 1%, but if the denominator is 1000, the probability can be set for every 0.1%. That is, the wider the counting range, the easier the fine adjustment of the probability. In pachinko machines, it is common to produce models with the same variation and jackpot effects but different jackpot probabilities. Fine adjustment of the jackpot probability can be easily made for each model, and the design burden can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “effect time addition command” is provided, but the present invention may be implemented by a pachinko machine or the like that is not provided with the “effect time addition command”. That is, it is not necessary to provide an “effect time addition command” in a pachinko machine or the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it comprised so that the winning (entry) to the 1st entrance 64 could be held | maintained up to 4 times, the maximum hold frequency is not limited to 4 times, 3 times You may set below or 5 times (for example, 8 times).

  In the above-described embodiment, the special figure holding ball counter 203c is provided as a counter for counting the holding number N for the first entrance 64. However, the counter 203c is not provided and the counter 203c is provided as necessary (for example, When the change is started), the content of the special figure holding ball storage area 203a is confirmed (the number of areas with data is counted) to obtain the holding number N for the first entrance 64. May be. In this case, the data of the shift source area is cleared after the data is shifted from the shift source area to the shift destination area.

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

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the passage of the ball | bowl in 2nd entrance A67 or 2nd entrance B670 was comprised so that it might be suspended to a maximum of 4 times in total, the maximum suspension frequency is limited to 4 times. Instead, it may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  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, two-time rights, three-time rights 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 that is in a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is awarded in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Therefore, 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, a medal, etc. Take 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 fixed symbol after a symbol string consisting of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after insertion of a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation 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 the player a predetermined game value is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a special game value. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the various embodiments described above are shown. Demonstration execution means for demonstrating the designated effect among a plurality of predetermined effects, establishment detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, and lottery associated with establishment of the start condition detected by the establishment detection means A lottery information acquisition means for acquiring lottery information indicating the lottery result, a first performance instruction means for instructing the performance execution means to perform a performance according to the lottery information acquired by the lottery information acquisition means, and the lottery In the gaming machine, comprising: first control means for executing information acquisition means and first performance instruction means, and performing control for causing the performance execution means to perform an effect; and an abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormal state in the game. A specifying means for specifying one effect instructed by the operator from the effects of the second, a second performance instructing means for instructing the demonstration execution means to perform the performance specified by the specifying means, Execution of the demonstration when the abnormal state is detected by the second control unit for executing the specifying unit and the second demonstration instruction unit and controlling the demonstration execution unit to perform the performance. A gaming machine A1 comprising: control switching means for switching the control for demonstrating the effect to the first control means or the second control means.

  According to the gaming machine A1, when the establishment of a predetermined start condition is detected by the establishment detection unit, and lottery information indicating the lottery result of the lottery associated with the establishment of the start condition is acquired by the lottery information acquisition unit, the lottery The first control means performs control such that the performance execution according to the information is instructed to the performance execution means by the first performance instruction means, and the performance execution means is performed by the performance execution means. In addition, when one effect instructed by the operator from a plurality of effects is specified by the specifying means, a demonstration of the specified effect is instructed to the performance executing means by the second performance instructing means, and the specified instruction is given. Is controlled by the second control means. Then, when an abnormal state in the game is detected by the abnormality detection means, the control for causing the performance execution means to perform the performance is switched to the first control means or the second control means by the control switching means. In this way, since the abnormality detection means generally provided in the gaming machine is used to switch between the control by the first control means and the control by the second control means, such as a switch for switching such control, etc. A new hardware configuration is not required. Therefore, the control by the first control means for demonstrating the effect based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition while suppressing the manufacturing cost, and the control by the second control means for demonstrating the one effect instructed by the operator, respectively. Can be executed.

  The gaming machine A1 further includes establishment permission prevention means for permitting or preventing establishment of the predetermined start condition, and the abnormality detection means is configured to prevent establishment of the establishment when the establishment detection means detects the establishment of the start condition. A first determination unit that determines whether or not the predetermined start condition is prevented from being established, and the first determination unit determines that the non-establishment period is in an abnormal state. A gaming machine A2 that is detected as being present.

  According to the gaming machine A2, establishment of a predetermined start condition is permitted or blocked by the establishment permission blocking means. Then, when establishment of the start condition is detected by the establishment detection means, the first determination means determines whether it is a non-establishment period in which establishment of the predetermined start condition is prevented by the establishment allowance prevention means. Here, if it is determined that it is a non-established period, the abnormality detecting means detects that it is in an abnormal state, and as a result, the first control means or the second control means controls the performance of the demonstration execution means. It is switched by switching means. Therefore, when the predetermined start condition is detected during the non-satisfied period, the control for switching the performance of the demonstration execution means to the performance can be switched by the control switching means. The non-satisfied period is a period during which the predetermined start condition is prevented from being satisfied. Basically, unless the operator intentionally establishes the predetermined start condition, the predetermined start condition is satisfied during the non-satisfied period. Is not detected. Therefore, it is possible to switch the control for causing the demonstration execution means to perform the presentation according to the intention of the operator.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, an entrance through which a game medium enters, an entry detection means for detecting entry of the game medium into the entrance, and a detection allowance block for allowing or preventing detection of the game medium by the entry detection means. And the abnormality detection means determines whether or not it is a detection inhibition period in which detection of the game medium is blocked by the detection permission blocking means when the entry of the game medium is detected by the entry detection means. A gaming machine A3 comprising a first determination means, wherein when the first determination means determines that it is the detection prevention period, the gaming machine A3 is detected as being in an abnormal state.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the entry of the game medium to the entrance is detected by the entry detection means, and the detection of the game medium by the entry detection means is permitted or blocked by the detection permission blocking means. Then, when the entry of the game medium is detected by the entry detection means, it is determined by the first determination means whether it is a detection prevention period in which the detection of the game medium is blocked by the detection allowance prevention means. Here, when it is determined that it is the detection prevention period, the abnormality detecting means detects that the gaming machine is abnormal, and as a result, the control for causing the performance executing means to perform the performance is the first control means or the second control means. Is switched by the control switching means. Therefore, when the entry of the game medium to the entrance is detected during the detection blocking period, the control for causing the demonstration executing means to perform the presentation can be switched by the control switching means. Since the detection blocking period is a period during which the detection of the game medium by the entry detecting means is blocked, basically, the game medium is not detected unless the operator intentionally detects the game medium by the entry detecting means. Therefore, it is possible to switch the control for causing the demonstration execution means to perform the presentation according to the intention of the operator.

  In addition, as the entrance, there is a prize opening to which an electric accessory is attached, and when the electric accessory is released, a winning opening through which a game medium can be won, and an opening / closing operation by an opening / closing plate is performed and the opening / closing plate is An example is a winning opening through which a game medium can be won in an open state. An example of the game medium is a game ball.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A3, the game machine includes a passage gate through which a game medium passes, and a passage stagnation detection means for detecting passage or stagnation of the game medium to the passage gate, and the abnormality detection means includes the passage A gaming machine A4, wherein when a stagnation of the game medium is detected by a stagnation detecting means, an abnormal state is detected.

  According to the gaming machine A4, the passage or stagnation of the game medium at the passage gate is detected by the passage stagnation detecting means. When the stagnation of the game medium is detected by the passage stagnation detecting means, the abnormality detecting means detects that the game medium is in an abnormal state, and as a result, the control for causing the demonstration executing means to perform the performance is the first control means or the second control. The means is switched by the control switching means. Therefore, when the game medium is stagnated at the passing gate, the control switching means can switch the control for causing the performance executing means to perform the performance. Since the passing gate allows the game medium to pass through, basically, the stagnation of the gaming medium at the passing gate is not detected unless the operator intentionally stops the gaming medium at the passing gate. Therefore, it is possible to switch the control for causing the demonstration execution means to perform the presentation according to the intention of the operator.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A4, the gaming machine includes an intensity detecting unit that detects the intensity of the magnetic field or the electromagnetic wave in the gaming machine, and the abnormality detecting unit is configured to detect the intensity of the magnetic field or the electromagnetic wave detected by the intensity detecting unit. It is provided with a third determination means for determining whether the intensity exceeds a predetermined value, and when it is determined by the third determination means that the intensity of the magnetic field or the intensity of the electromagnetic wave has exceeded a predetermined value, detecting an abnormal state A gaming machine A5 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine A5, the strength of the magnetic field or electromagnetic wave in the gaming machine is detected by the strength detection means, and whether the strength of the magnetic field or electromagnetic wave detected by the strength detection means exceeds a predetermined value is determined by the third determination means. Is determined. Here, if it is determined that the intensity of the magnetic field or the intensity of the electromagnetic wave has exceeded a predetermined value, the abnormality detecting means detects that the state is abnormal, and as a result, the control for causing the demonstration executing means to perform the production is the first control means. Alternatively, the second control means is switched by the control switching means. Therefore, when the intensity of the magnetic field or the intensity of the electromagnetic wave exceeds a predetermined value, the control switching unit can switch the control for causing the demonstration executing unit to demonstrate the effect. Therefore, for example, unless the operator intentionally brings the magnet or induction coil close to the gaming machine or irradiates the gaming machine with radio waves, the magnetic field strength or electromagnetic wave strength does not exceed a predetermined value. By setting a value, unless such an operation is performed, the strength of the magnetic field or the strength of the electromagnetic wave does not exceed a predetermined value. As a result, it is possible to switch the control for causing the demonstration execution means to perform the presentation according to the intention of the operator.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, when an abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection unit, a demonstration stop unit is provided that cancels the performance performed by the demonstration execution unit halfway. A gaming machine A6.

  According to the gaming machine A6, when the abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection unit, the performance performed by the demonstration execution unit is canceled by the demonstration stop unit. That is, when the control for switching the performance of the demonstration execution means to the demonstration is switched by the control switching means, the performance performed by the demonstration execution means is canceled even if it is in the middle. Therefore, it is possible to cause the demonstration execution means to perform the demonstration by the control after the switching without waiting for the rendering that was executed before the switching of the control to end.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A6, when an abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection means, a demonstration stop means for stopping the performance being performed by the demonstration execution means is provided. When the abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection unit based on the detection result among the establishment detection unit, the entry detection unit, the passage stagnation detection unit, or the strength detection unit, an effect is given to the demonstration execution unit. Is switched to the first control means or the second control means, and the demonstration stop means is the detection of the establishment detection means, the entry detection means, the passage stagnation detection means, or the strength detection means. When an abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection means based on a detection result different from the result, an effect being demonstrated by the demonstration execution means is Game machine A7, characterized in that the stop.

  According to the gaming machine A7, when the abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection unit, the performance performed by the demonstration execution unit is canceled by the demonstration stop unit. Then, when an abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection unit based on the detection result among the establishment detection unit, the entry detection unit, the passage stagnation detection unit, or the strength detection unit, the demonstration is performed on the demonstration execution unit. The control to be performed is switched to the first control means or the second control means by the control switching means. Further, the abnormality detection unit detects an abnormal state based on a detection result different from the detection result used for switching the control switching unit among the establishment detection unit, the entry detection unit, the passage stagnation detection unit, or the strength detection unit. In such a case, the performance being performed by the performance execution means is canceled by the performance cancellation means. Therefore, since the operator can separately instruct the switching of the control for demonstrating the performance to the performance execution means and the stop of the performance being performed by the performance execution means, the range of operations is widened, and the Convenience is good. For example, the performance being performed can be stopped halfway without switching the control. Further, it is possible to switch the control after the performance is finished without stopping the performance being performed.

  Main control means for performing main control of the game, peripheral control means for performing control for demonstrating an effect instructed by the main control means among a plurality of predetermined effects, and abnormality detection for detecting an abnormal state in the game In the gaming machine provided with the means, the main control means is a lottery indicating a establishment detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition and a lottery result of a lottery associated with establishment of the start condition detected by the establishment detection means Lottery information acquisition means for acquiring information, first performance instruction means for instructing the peripheral control means to perform performance according to the lottery information acquired by the lottery information acquisition means, the lottery information acquisition means, and the first A first control unit that executes a demonstration instruction unit and performs control for instructing the peripheral control unit to perform a demonstration; a specifying unit that identifies one presentation instructed by an operator from the plurality of presentations; The second performance instruction means for instructing the performance of the performance specified by the specification means to the peripheral control means, the setting means and the second performance instruction means are executed, and control for instructing the performance of the performance to the peripheral control means is performed. Control switching for switching the control for instructing the peripheral control means to perform the performance to the first control means or the second control means when the abnormal state is detected by the second control means and the abnormality detecting means. And a gaming machine A8.

  According to the gaming machine A8, in the main control means, the establishment of the predetermined start condition is detected by the establishment detection means, and lottery information indicating the lottery result of the lottery associated with the establishment of the start condition is acquired by the lottery information acquisition means. In this case, the first control means performs control such that the first performance instruction means instructs the peripheral control means to perform the performance according to the lottery information. In addition, when one effect specified by the operator from a plurality of effects is specified by the specifying means, the second control is performed to instruct the peripheral control means to perform the specified performance by the second performance instructing means. By means. Then, when an abnormal state in the game is detected by the abnormality detection means, the control for instructing the peripheral control means to perform the performance is switched to the first control means or the second control means by the control switching means. On the other hand, in the peripheral control means, when the demonstration of the effect is instructed from the main control means, the control for demonstrating the instructed effect is performed. In this way, since the abnormality detection means generally provided in the gaming machine is used to switch between the control by the first control means and the control by the second control means, such as a switch for switching such control, etc. A new hardware configuration is not required. Therefore, the control by the first control means for demonstrating the effect based on the establishment of the predetermined start condition while suppressing the manufacturing cost, and the control by the second control means for demonstrating the one effect instructed by the operator, respectively. Can be executed. In addition, the peripheral control means does not relate to the control switching performed in the main control means, but simply performs the presentation based on the instruction from the main control means, so that the existing peripheral control means can be used as it is. Since it can do, manufacturing cost can be suppressed more.

  In a gaming machine provided with a performance executing means for demonstrating an instructed effect among a plurality of predetermined effects, a specifying means for specifying one effect instructed by an operator from the plurality of effects, and the specifying means The holding means for holding the demonstration of the performance specified by the method, and when the demonstration of the presentation is held by the holding means, the presentation is held on condition that the presentation is not performed by the demonstration execution means. A gaming machine B1 comprising performance instruction means for instructing performance demonstration to the performance execution means.

  According to the gaming machine B1, when one effect specified by the operator from a plurality of effects is specified by the specifying means, the performance of the specified effect is held by the holding means. When the performance demonstration is put on hold by the holding means, the performance demonstration means instructs the performance execution means on the condition that the performance is not performed by the performance execution means, The instructed performance is demonstrated by the demonstration execution means. In this way, the effect specified by the specifying means can be put on hold regardless of whether the effect is being performed. Therefore, the operator does not have to wait for the end of the effect even during the performance of the effect, and can instruct the effect desired to be performed at a desired timing. Therefore, it is easy to handle and excellent in operability for the operator.

  In the gaming machine B1, the same effect is determined by the same effect determining means for determining whether the first effect and the second effect to be demonstrated next to the first effect are the same effect, and the same effect determining means. When it is determined that the stop display mode in the first effect performed by the demonstration execution unit and the stop display mode in the second effect performed by the demonstration execution unit are the same stop display. A gaming machine B2 comprising stop display mode setting means for setting a mode.

  According to the gaming machine B2, when the same effect determining means determines that the first effect and the second effect to be demonstrated next to the first effect are the same effect, the demonstration executing means performs the demonstration. The stop display mode in the first effect to be performed and the stop display mode in the second effect to be performed next by the demonstration execution unit are set to the same stop display mode by the stop display mode setting unit. Therefore, the operator can make the same stop display mode of the same effect by instructing the same effect continuously, so that the stop display mode of the effect is continuously the same. Can be executed reliably. Therefore, it is not necessary for the operator to repeat the instruction of the effect until the continuous effect is executed by chance, and it is easier for the operator to handle and the operability is excellent.

  In addition, instead of making the stop display mode in the first effect and the stop display mode in the second effect the same, the same character appears in the first effect and the second effect, respectively. Also good. Here, when the same character appears, the same number of characters appearing in the first effect may be the same as the same number of characters appearing in the second effect. Further, the same number of characters appearing in the second effect may be increased or decreased from the same number of characters appearing in the first effect. Moreover, instead of making the stop display mode in the first effect and the stop display mode in the second effect the same, the background in the first effect and the background in the second effect are normally displayed. Do not have the same background. In addition, the stop display mode in the first effect and the stop display mode in the second effect are made the same, and the same character appears in the first effect and the second effect, respectively. Alternatively, the background in the first effect and the background in the second effect may be the same background that is not normally displayed.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, when one production is specified by the specifying means, a specific time measuring means for measuring the time since the time is specified, and the time measured by the specific time measuring means has passed a predetermined time. If the next effect is specified by the specifying means before the predetermined time has been determined by the elapsed time determining means and the elapsed time determining means, the next effect is specified. A timing control means for measuring the time since the specified time measuring means, and the performance instruction means instructs the performance execution means until the predetermined time has been determined by the elapsed time determination means. A gaming machine B3 characterized by waiting for

  According to the gaming machine B3, when one effect is specified by the specifying means, the time since the specification is specified is measured by the specific timing means, and it is determined by the elapsed time determining means whether the predetermined time has elapsed. The In addition, if the next effect is specified by the specifying unit before it is determined that the predetermined time has passed by the elapsed time determining unit, the specific time measuring unit counts the time after the specified effect is specified by the time measuring unit. Be made. Then, until the elapsed time determining means determines that the predetermined time has elapsed, the performance instruction means waits for an instruction to the performance execution means. Therefore, the operator can hold each of the designated effects by repeatedly instructing the effects without leaving a predetermined time interval. Therefore, for example, when a salesman as an operator explains an effect to be demonstrated by the demonstration execution means, the salesman can hold the effects scheduled to be explained together, thereby allowing the salesman to explain the effect. And it is not necessary to perform the operation of instructing the production in parallel, and it is possible to concentrate on the explanation of the production. As a result, it is easier for the operator to handle and the operability is excellent.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B3, the specifying unit includes a first passage gate through which a game medium passes, and a first passage detection unit that detects passage of the game medium to the first passage gate, A gaming machine B4 characterized in that one effect is specified from the plurality of effects based on the passage of the game medium detected by the first passage detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine B4, when the passage of the game medium to the first passage gate is detected by the first passage detecting means, one effect is specified from the plurality of effects by the specifying means based on the detection. Therefore, since it is possible to specify one effect from a plurality of effects using a pass gate that is generally provided in a gaming machine, a hardware configuration such as a button for specifying one effect is used. There is no need to provide it. Therefore, it is possible to specify one effect from a plurality of effects while suppressing costs.

  For example, the number of game medium detections is associated with each of a plurality of effects so as not to overlap, and the specifying unit corresponds to the number of game medium detections detected by the first passage detection unit. It is exemplified to specify the production.

  In the gaming machine B4, the specifying means is provided separately from the first passage gate, and a second passage gate through which the game medium passes, and second passage detection for detecting passage of the game medium to the second passage gate. And the second passage detection means detects the passage of the game medium and the first passage detection means detects the passage of the game medium. A gaming machine B5 characterized in that one effect different from the effect is specified from the plurality of effects.

  According to the gaming machine B5, the passage of the game medium to the second passage gate provided separately from the first passage gate is detected by the second passage detection means. When the passage of the game medium is detected by the second passage detection means, one effect different from the one effect specified based on the detection of the game medium by the first passage detection means is based on the detection. It is specified by specifying means from a plurality of effects. Therefore, the operator can use different pass gates through which the game medium passes according to the effect that the operator wants to instruct, so that the operator can easily instruct the effect.

  In addition, for example, for each effect of a plurality of effects, an order is assigned so as not to overlap, and the specifying means specifies an effect with a larger order as the number of game media detected by the first passage detection means increases. Then, as the number of game media detected by the second passage detection means increases, it is exemplified that the production having a smaller order is specified.

  In any of the gaming machines B1 to B5, the specifying means includes a first passage gate through which the game medium passes, a first stagnation detection means for detecting a stagnation of the game medium at the first passage gate, and a first stagnation thereof. And a first stagnation time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time after the stagnation of the game medium is detected by the detection means, and based on the elapsed time measured by the first stagnation time measuring means, A gaming machine B6 characterized by specifying an effect.

  According to the gaming machine B6, when the stagnation of the game medium at the first passing gate is detected by the first stagnation detecting means, the elapsed time after the stagnation is detected is timed by the first stagnation time measuring means, Based on the time, one effect is specified by the specifying means from the plurality of effects. Therefore, when specifying an effect, the operator can specify the effect by holding the game medium in the passing gate without repeatedly performing an input operation or the like. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the labor of the input operation by the operator.

  For example, for each effect of a plurality of effects, the elapsed time is associated with each other so as not to overlap, and the specifying means specifies one effect corresponding to the elapsed time measured by the first stagnation time measuring means. Is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine B6, the specifying means includes a second passage gate that is provided separately from the first passage gate and through which the game medium passes, and a second stagnation detection means that detects a stagnation of the game medium at the second passage gate. A second stagnation time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time after the stagnation of the game medium is detected by the second stagnation detection means, and based on the elapsed time measured by the second stagnation time measuring means, A gaming machine B7, wherein one effect different from one effect specified based on the elapsed time counted by one stagnation time measuring means is specified from the plurality of effects.

  According to the gaming machine B7, when the stagnation of the game medium at the second passage gate provided separately from the first passage gate is detected by the second stagnation detection means, the elapsed time after the stagnation is detected. Time is measured by the second stagnation time measuring means. Then, based on the elapsed time, the specifying means specifies one effect different from the one effect specified based on the elapsed time counted by the first stagnation time measuring means. Therefore, the operator can use different pass gates for stagnation of the game medium in accordance with the effect desired to be instructed, so that the operator can easily instruct the effect.

  In addition, for example, for each effect of a plurality of effects, an order is assigned so as not to overlap, and the specifying means specifies an effect with a larger order as the elapsed time counted by the first stagnation detecting means is longer. Then, the longer the elapsed time counted by the second stagnation detecting means, the more specific the effect is specified.

  In any one of the gaming machines B1 to B7, the specifying means includes a first advance entrance into which a game medium enters, and a first entry detection means for detecting the entry of the game medium into the first entrance. A gaming machine B8, wherein one effect is specified from the plurality of effects based on detection of the entry of the game medium by the first entry detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine B8, when the entry of the game medium to the first entrance is detected by the first entry detecting means, one effect is specified from the plurality of effects by the specifying means based on the detection. Therefore, since it is possible to specify one effect from a plurality of effects using an entrance generally provided in a gaming machine, a hardware configuration such as a button for specifying one effect is used. There is no need to provide it. Therefore, it is possible to specify one effect from a plurality of effects while suppressing costs.

  For example, the number of game medium detections is associated with each of a plurality of effects so as not to overlap, and the specifying unit corresponds to the number of game medium detections detected by the first entry detection unit. It is exemplified to specify the production. Examples of the first entrance include a start winning opening, a specific winning opening, and a general winning opening.

  In the gaming machine B8, the specifying unit is provided separately from the first entrance and is provided with a second entrance into which the game medium enters, and a second entry detection that detects the entry of the game medium into the second entrance. And an effect specified based on the detection of the entry of the game medium by the first entry detection means based on the detection of the entry of the game medium by the means and the second entry detection means A gaming machine B9 characterized in that one effect different from the above is specified from the plurality of effects.

  According to the gaming machine B9, the entry of the game medium to the second entrance provided separately from the first entrance is detected by the second entry detection means. Then, when the entry of the game medium is detected by the second entry detecting means, a plurality of effects different from the one effect specified based on the detection of the entry by the first entry detecting means based on the detection. It is specified by the specifying means from the production. Therefore, the operator can use different entrances for entering the game medium according to the effect desired to be instructed, so that the operator can easily instruct the effect.

  In addition, for example, for each production of a plurality of productions, an order is assigned so as not to overlap each other, and the specifying means specifies an effect with a larger order as the number of game media detected by the first entry detection means increases. Then, the greater the number of game media detected by the second entry detecting means, the more specific the effect is specified.

  Any one of the gaming machines B1 to B9 includes a display means and a display control means for causing the display means to display information indicating one effect specified by the specifying means. .

  According to the gaming machine B10, information indicating one effect specified by the specifying means is displayed on the display means by the display control means. Therefore, the operator can specify the effect by performing the input operation while confirming the information displayed on the display means, and thus can appropriately specify the specific information of the desired effect.

  Examples of the display means include a display device that displays the gaming state of the gaming machine, a display device that displays identification information, and the like.

10 Pachinko demo machine (game machine)
65a 2nd special winning entrance (entrance)
65b Opening / closing plate (detection allowable blocking means)
117 Production control device (demonstration execution means)
201 MPU (abnormality detection means)
203f Production number memory (part of specifying means)
208a First entrance switch (establishment detection means)
208e Second specific prize opening switch (entrance detection means)
S202 First determining means S203 Control switching means S205 Performance stopping means S311, S501, S605, S606 Part of specifying means S603: Yes First control means S603: No Second control means S604 Lottery information acquisition means S1502-S1506, S1508 1 demonstration instruction means, 2nd demonstration instruction means

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Demonstration execution means for demonstrating an instructed effect among a plurality of predetermined effects, establishment detection means for detecting establishment of a predetermined start condition, and lottery associated with establishment of a start condition detected by the establishment detection means Lottery information acquisition means for acquiring lottery information indicating the lottery result, first performance instruction means for instructing the demonstration execution means to perform performance according to the lottery information acquired by the lottery information acquisition means, and the lottery In a gaming machine comprising: first control means for executing information acquisition means and first performance instruction means, and performing control for causing the performance execution means to perform an effect; and an abnormality detection means for detecting an abnormal state in the game.
A specifying means for specifying one effect instructed by an operator from the plurality of effects;
Second performance instruction means for instructing the performance execution means to perform the performance specified by the specifying means;
Second control means for controlling the execution of the specifying means and the second performance instruction means and causing the performance execution means to perform the performance;
And a control switching means for switching the control for causing the demonstration execution means to perform the presentation to the first control means or the second control means when the abnormality detection means detects an abnormal state. A featured gaming machine. An entrance for game media to enter,
An entry detecting means for detecting the entry of the game medium into the entrance;
A detection permission blocking means for allowing or blocking detection of the game medium by the entry detection means,
The abnormality detection means includes
A first determining means for determining whether or not it is a detection blocking period in which detection of the gaming medium is blocked by the detection allowance blocking means when the entry of the gaming medium is detected by the entry detecting means;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the first determination means determines that the detection inhibition period is in effect, the gaming machine is detected as being in an abnormal state.   3. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a performance stop means for stopping the performance being performed by the performance execution means when an abnormal state is detected by the abnormality detection means. .

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