JP2012091029A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which is typified by a Pachinko game machine or the like and prevents anyone out of a game parlor worker who gives the service, a game player who receives the service, and both of them from being suspected of a fraudulent act by other game players around and other game parlor workers when there is a jackpot resulting from a start port prize winning through the service by the game parlor worker.SOLUTION: A performance voicing "jackpot" as a previous announcement sound from a loudspeaker 120 immediately after the worker puts the fourth game ball in a special-symbol first start port 230 (not shown in the figure) is regulated to prevent the generation of the previous announcement sound. Regulating the generation of the obvious previous announcement sound based on the start port prize winning by service by the game parlor worker prevents anyone out of the game parlor clerk who gives the service, the game player who receives the service, and both of them from being suspected of the fraudulent act from the other game players around or the other game parlor workers.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game machine that generates a warning sound based on a start opening prize (Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-200302 A

  However, due to the occurrence of a warning sound based on the starting entrance prize by the service of the game store clerk, either the game store clerk who performed the service, the player who received the service, or both of them, the surrounding players or other games There was a problem that the store clerk was suspected of cheating.

  An object of the present invention is that even if there is a big hit based on a start opening prize by a service of a game store clerk, any one of the game store clerk who performed the service, the player who received the service, and both, Another object of the present invention is to provide a game stand that can prevent doubts about fraudulent behavior from other game shop staff.

  The purpose is to specify a game area provided with a symbol start area into which a game ball can enter, a door body having a window for allowing a player to visually recognize the game area, and a result of the success / failure determination by the presence / absence determination means. In the case where the result of the determination is that the game table is provided with a symbol display means capable of displaying a specific symbol combination, if a predetermined notice condition is satisfied, The pre-reading notice including at least both the sound for the notice and the image for the notice can be executed. Even when the predetermined notice condition is satisfied, the notice is given when the door is open. This is achieved by a game machine characterized in that a pre-reading notice in which at least the notice image is displayed is executable and no precautionary sound is output.

  According to the present invention, by suppressing the occurrence of an obvious warning sound based on the start opening prize by the service of the game store clerk, either the game store clerk who provided the service, the player who received the service, or both However, it is possible to prevent doubts regarding fraudulent acts from surrounding players and other game shop staff.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display symbol in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention, (a) shows an example of a stop display symbol of a special figure, (b) shows an example of a decoration symbol, (c ) Is a diagram showing an example of a usual stop display symbol. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process which the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of this invention performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch result memory | storage part for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 with which the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by Example 1 of one embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of a 1st sub control part main process, (b) is 1st. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part presentation control process, (b) is the 1st. The flow of 1 sub-control part image control processing is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is 2nd. The flow of the sub control unit command reception interrupt process is shown, and (c) shows a flowchart of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure explaining Example 1 of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of notice alerting | reporting restrictions in Example 1 of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 2 of the special figure variable game with the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining Example 3 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic front view which looked at the slot machine as a game stand by the modification of one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is a figure which shows the game machine by the modification of one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the casino machine 2000, (b) is a portable provided with the memory | storage part which memorize | stores the electronic data which implement | achieves this invention. A telephone 3000 is shown, (c) shows a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention, and (d) has a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention. A home video game machine 5000 is shown, and (e) shows a data server 6000 storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine 100 or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a door 108 with a ball storage tray, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. Further, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so that the inside Is a door member having an opening. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

The door 108 with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 so as to have a lock function and be openable and closable.
The lock function of the front frame door 106 and the lock function of the door 108 with a ball storage tray are realized by a pair of locking mechanisms 101 and 103. The locking mechanism 103 includes an opening formed on the right end side of the door 108 with a ball storage tray. When the door 108 with a ball storage tray is closed, the front end surface of the locking mechanism 101 is exposed from the opening of the locking mechanism 103. A keyhole into which a locking key is inserted is disposed on the distal end surface of the locking mechanism 101. When the door 108 with a ball storage tray is closed, the door 108 with the ball storage tray is fixed to the main body 104 by a lock mechanism (not shown), and then the front frame door 106 is closed, and then a locking key (not shown) is inserted into the key hole. 106 is locked. When opening, the front frame door 106 can be opened by inserting the lock key into the keyhole to unlock the front frame door 106. In order to open the door 108 with a ball storage tray, the lock mechanism of the door 108 with a ball storage tray is released from the space between the opened front frame door 106 and the main body 104.

The ball storage tray-equipped door 108 is capable of storing a plurality of game balls (hereinafter simply referred to as “balls”), and an upper plate 126 provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110. A lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, a ball removal button 130 that discharges the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 to the lower plate 128 by the player's operation, A ball discharge lever 132 that discharges game balls stored in the lower plate 128 to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box) by operation, and a game ball guided to the launching device 110 by operation of the player 200 ball launching handles 134 for launching into the game area 124, chance buttons 136 for changing the effects of the various effects devices 206 by the player's operation, and the chance button 136 to emit light. Sub button lamp 138, ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the game store, and return operation button for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance 142, and a ball rental display unit 144 for displaying the balance of the player and the state of the card unit. In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. 1 viewed from the back side. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the dispensing control unit 600. The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the figure, a main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control section 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and control related to effects based on the processing information generated by the main control section 300 The first sub-board case 162 that houses the first sub-board 160 that constitutes the first sub-control unit 400 that performs processing, and the second sub-board that performs control processing related to effects based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400. An error release switch that constitutes a second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the control unit 500, a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to the payout of game balls, and that releases an error by the operation of a game clerk Discharge board case 172 storing the payout board 170 having 168, launch base constituting the launch control unit 630 that performs control processing relating to the launch of the game ball A launch board case 176 that houses 174, a power control unit 660 that supplies power to various electrical gaming machines, and a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game store clerk and an RWM clear by being operated when the power is turned on A power board case 184 that houses a power board 182 that includes an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs a signal to the main controller 300, and a CR interface 186 that transmits and receives signals between the payout controller 600 and the card unit are provided. ing.

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center, and around the normal symbol display device 210, the first special symbol display device 212, the second special symbol display device 214, and the normal symbol. A holding lamp 216, a first special symbol holding lamp 218, a second special symbol holding lamp 220, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four display areas: a left symbol display area 208a, a middle symbol display area 208b, a right symbol display area 208c, and an effect display area 208d. The right symbol display area 208c displays different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. The decorative symbol display device 208 has a display range in which one small, for example, circular symbol can be displayed, and a fourth symbol display area (not shown in FIG. (Shown). In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games (details will be described later) that are on hold. In this embodiment, the general-purpose variable games are reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, two). It is possible to do. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of special figure variable games are displayed. It is possible to hold up to (for example, four). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances such as a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234 is provided.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are arranged on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (wins in the general winning holes 226). In this case, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent out to a player may be referred to as “rental ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed a predetermined area of the game area 124. In this embodiment, the left side of the game board 200 is used. One is arranged. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, a later-described payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a prize ball. At the same time, the special figure variable game by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew). In the present embodiment, only one special opening 2 232 is disposed directly below the special figure 1 starting port 230. The special figure 2 starting port 232 includes a wing member 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. While the wing member 232a is closed, it is impossible to enter a sphere. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, the special figure variable game by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning opening 234 is called a big winning opening or an attacker, and in the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is arranged below the center of the game board 200. The variable winning opening 234 is provided with a door member 234a that can be opened and closed. When the door member 234a is closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. In this case, the door member 234a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval (for example, an opening time of 29 seconds and a closing time of 1.5 seconds) at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The ball that entered the variable winning opening 234 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and start openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's operation handle, The outer rod 202 and the inner rail 204 are passed by the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the advancing direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, etc. (Special Figure 1 Start Port 230, Special Figure 2 Start Port 232) Wins the Out Port 240 without winning any of the winning ports or start ports, or just passing through the normal start port 228 To do.

Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the effect device 206, a warp device 242 and a stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is arranged in an area where the game ball cannot roll. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding means are located behind the warp device 242, the stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game balls that have entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball that has been picked up by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball passes to the special opening 1 230 in the center of the stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry.

  In this embodiment, the effect movable body 224 includes an upper arm portion 224a and a forearm portion 224b simulating the upper arm and forearm of a human right arm. A forearm motor (not shown) that rotates the forearm 224b at a position is provided. The effect movable body 224 moves in front of the decorative symbol display device 208 by the upper arm motor and the forearm motor.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. When the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding means shields the inner end portions thereof so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely closed (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly classified into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. A first sub-control unit 400 that controls the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and a command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 that mainly controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 that controls the launch of the game ball, and the power supply control unit 660 that controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. Yes.

First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, and data temporarily. A RAM 308 for storing, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a counter timer 312 for measuring time and the number of times, and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in program processing are mounted. Note that another storage device may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  In addition, the basic circuit 302 includes a counter circuit 318 used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received (this circuit includes two circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, and inner frame opening sensor. And a sensor circuit 322 for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a lower plate full sensor and outputting a comparison result with an amplification result or a reference voltage to the counter circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302, and a predetermined symbol display device For example, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214, and a predetermined symbol display device, for example, A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device 210 and various status display units 328 (for example, a general map hold lamp 216, a special figure 1 hold lamp 218, a special figure 2 hold lamp 220, a high accuracy medium lamp 222, etc.) Drive circuit 330 for performing display control, and various solenoids 332 for opening and closing a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232, a door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234, and the like. A drive circuit 334 is connected.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 detects that the ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the counter circuit 318. Upon receipt of this signal, the counter circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and the latched value is stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. To remember. Similarly, when the counter circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that a ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the counter circuit 318 latches the value corresponding to the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 at that timing. The obtained value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 336. 100 game information (for example, game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 for monitoring the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 has a voltage value of the power source. When the voltage is less than a predetermined value (9 V in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  Further, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on, and the CPU 304 starts from the start signal output circuit 340. When a signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. With this configuration, the first control unit 300 Communication with the sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 mainly based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, A RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), a drive circuit 420 for controlling various lamps 418 (for example, the chance button lamp 138), and a shielding device 246. A drive circuit 432 for performing drive control, a shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position of the shielding device 246, a chance button detection sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a shielding device sensor 430, and a chance button detection sensor A sensor circuit 428 that outputs a detection signal from 426 to the basic circuit 402, a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data, and image data stored in the ROM 406 based on signals from the CPU 404, and the VRAM 436 are read out. Display images using the work area And VDP434 for displaying an image on the decorative pattern display apparatus 208 forms (Video Display Processor), is connected to. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time and frequency. It is equipped with. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. In addition, a ROM 506 is provided in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and a prize ball or a rental ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 is performed via the interface unit 606.

The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control unit are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although a predetermined voltage is supplied to 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. Fig.5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. As will be described later, the symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5A shows ten types of special drawings from “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure J” as the stop symbol forms in the symbol variation stop display. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. “Special figure A” is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 1), and “Special figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol (big hit symbol 2). In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, determination of whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is made by lottery of hardware random numbers, and determination of whether or not a special big hit is made by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends and after the 15R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to an electric support state (sometimes referred to as a short time state). Although the electric support state will be described in detail later, the state that shifts to the electric support state is referred to as a normal high probability state, and the state that does not shift to the electric support state is referred to as a normal low probability state. 15R special jackpot symbol, "Special Figure A" (Big Bonus Symbol 1) is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state, and 15R jackpot symbol "Special Figure B" (Big Jackpot Symbol 2) is a special figure low Probability is a high probability state. These “special chart A” and “special chart B” are symbols that have a relatively high degree of advantage over the player.

“Special figure C” is a 2R jackpot symbol (big jackpot symbol 3) called sudden probability change, and is a special figure high probability ordinary figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure C” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R. “Special figure D” is a 2R big hit symbol (big hit symbol 4) called sudden time reduction, and is a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure B” which is 15R. "Special figure E" is a 2R jackpot symbol (hit bonus symbol 5) called hidden probability change, and is a special figure high probability ordinary figure low probability state. “Special figure F” is a 2R big hit symbol (big hit symbol 6) suddenly called “normal”, which is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. These “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” are both 2R and are in a state in which they do not shift to the electric support state.

  “Special figure G” is the first small hit symbol (small hit symbol 1), and “Special figure H” is the second small bonus symbol (small hit symbol 2). State. The small hit here is equivalent to the big hit without 2R electric support. That is, “Special Figure G” and “Special Figure H” are in the same state as “Special Figure F”, but the effects displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 are different in both cases. By providing “G”, “Special Figure H”, and “Special Figure F”, the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In addition, “Special Figure I” is the first off symbol (out of symbol 1) and “Special J” is the second off symbol (out of symbol 2). It is. In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are prepared as 15R special jackpot symbols, and the same applies to other symbols such as 15R jackpot symbols.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  When notifying 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” or 15R big jackpot of “Special Figure B”, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “Decoration 1− (Decoration 1 -decoration 1 "," decoration 2 -decoration 2 -decoration 2 ", etc.) are stopped and displayed. When the 15R special jackpot of “special drawing A” is explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols of the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3” or “decoration 7—decoration 7”). -Decoration 7 "etc.) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the 2R big hit called “hidden probability change” of “special drawing E”, the 2R big hit called “special drawing F” suddenly normal, or the first small hit of “special drawing G”, “special drawing H” When notifying the second small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2—decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. Furthermore, in order to notify 2R jackpot called “sudden probability change” of “special drawing C” or 2R jackpot called “sudden time reduction of“ special drawing D ”,“ decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5 ”is set. Stop display.

  On the other hand, when notifying the first deviation of “Special Figure I” and the second deviation of “Special Figure J”, the symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B are stopped in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. indicate.

FIG.5 (c) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG.5 (c), the white part in a figure shows the location of the segment which light-extinguishes, and the black-colored part has shown the location of the segment which lights up.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt, and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 6 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  In step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Allow operation, set initial values, etc. In the present embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 milliseconds (ms) is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. It is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased when the voltage is less than (9 V in this embodiment). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), the step returns. The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of an amusement store operates the RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board is turned on (indicates that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (when the RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to an initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, a predetermined area of the RAM 308 is set. A checksum is calculated by adding all the 1-byte data stored in (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0, and the calculated checksum results in a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read out and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. A RAM 308 mounted on the basic circuit 302 in the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off, and is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 described later.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and in the same way as the power recovery command, in step S233 in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, 1 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S1113, after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, when it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or not, a special random number value for determining the special figure for big hit is used for lottery to determine the stop symbol in the special figure variable game Update the initial value of the random value counter for determining the special figure for big hit. In addition, the initial value of the universal winning random number counter that generates the common winning random number used for determining whether or not the normal floating game is successful is updated. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a special bonus random number counter for determining a big hit and a regular winning random number counter. In step S115, these counter initial values are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as random numbers for determining the big hit special figure is 0 to 99, any value from 0 to 99 is obtained from the initial value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308, and the special value for big hit is set. Update the initial value of the figure determination random number counter. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT is set so that the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds the initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interrupt occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). It is restarted periodically (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 4 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal). In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal present). If there is a match with the general winning opening 226, the variable winning opening 234, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the normal figure starting opening 228 is passed. Judge that there was. In other words, it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning ports 226 and 234 and the starting ports 230, 232, and 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226. Note that the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

In step S207 and step S209 following step S205, basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the big hit special figure determining random value counter initial value and the normal winning random number counter initial value updated in step S115 are updated. The big hit special figure determining random value counter and the common winning random number counter used in the main control unit 300 are updated. For example, assuming that the range of values that can be taken as the jackpot special figure determining random value is 0 to 99, the jackpot special figure determining random number provided in the RAM 308 for generating the big hit special figure determining random value A value is acquired from the counter, and 1 is added to the acquired value, and then stored in the original jackpot special figure determining random value counter. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 100, 0 is stored in the original jackpot special figure determining random value counter. Further, when it is determined that the special value determining random number counter for big hit time has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, an initial value generation corresponding to the random value counter for big hit special figure determining Get the value of the random number counter and set it to the special value determining random number counter for big hits. For example, a value is acquired from a special jackpot determination random number counter that changes in a numerical range of 0 to 99, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the special value determining random number counter for big hit time, and the big hit time The initial value set this time is stored in the initial value storage area in order to determine that the special figure determining random value counter for big hits has made one round next Keep it.
Further, in addition to the initial value storage area for determining that the big hit special figure determining random value counter next makes one round, for determining that the common winning random number counter has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308. The jackpot special figure determining random value counter may be provided with a counter for acquiring the random number value for special figure 1 and a counter for acquiring the random value for special figure 2; or The same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated. Specifically, the initial value of the special figure timer number determining random value counter for generating the special figure timer number determining random value for determining the symbol changing time in the special figure changing game is updated. In addition, the initial value of the random number counter for determining the general-purpose timer number for generating the random number value for determining the general-purpose timer number for determining the symbol variation time in the general-purpose variable game is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when winning holes 226, 234 and starting holes 230, 232, 228 are won, the RAM 308 stores the winning ball number storage area provided for each winning hole or for each starting hole. The value is read out, 1 is added, and the original prize ball number storage area is set.

In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 and the variable winning port 234. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the holding number 4 is full), the counter circuit (hardware Random number circuit) 318 is a jackpot determination random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the starting port 230 of the special figure 1 and the jackpot provided in the RAM 308 A special jackpot determining random value for big hit time is obtained from the random number counter for determining the special figure for time and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. A set of random numbers for jackpot determination and a special figure determining random number for jackpot in the special figure 1 random value storage area (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 1 random value set") The same number as the number of reserved special figure 1 stored in the area is stored. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 1 random value set with the highest (first) holding order is erased and the remaining special figure Processing is performed so that the hold order of data of a set of one random value is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 1 random value set data is added to the next holding order of the special figure 1 random value set data having the lowest (last) holding order. Written.

  If there is a winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the corresponding special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full (in this example, the holding number 4 is full), the counter circuit 318 Special figure 2 Random value for jackpot determination generated by applying predetermined processing to the value stored in the built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the start port 232 and determining the special figure for big hit time provided in the RAM 308 The big-hit special figure determining random value is acquired from the random number counter for use and stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. Special figure 2 random number value for jackpot determination and special figure determination random number value for big hit time (hereinafter abbreviated as "special figure 2 random value group") in the special figure 2 random value storage area The same number as the number of reserved special figure 2 stored in the area is stored. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 holding number decreases, the data of the special figure 2 random value pair with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remaining special figure 2 random value Processing is performed so that the holding order of the set of data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 holding number increases by one, the new special figure 2 random value set data is written in the next holding order of the special figure 2 random value set data having the lowest holding order.

  If there is a winning at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the value is acquired from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value as the normal figure winning random number value. Stored in the random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off, and the hit flag is off, the general-purpose display device 210 is configured so that the display pattern of the off symbol is displayed. 7 segment LED on / off drive control is performed. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines one of the winning symbols (common symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (c)) and the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (c)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  In the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the blade member has a predetermined closing period (for example, 500 milliseconds). A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the opening / closing drive solenoid 332, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. In addition, if the result of the usual figure variation game is out of place, the usual figure out flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure off flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-mentioned predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the general map is inactive), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. If the winning judgment is made and the winning is made, the winning flag provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON. If unsuccessful, turn off the winning flag. Regardless of the result of the hit determination, next, the value of the random number counter for generating the normal figure timer random value is acquired as the normal figure timer random number value, and a plurality of fluctuation times are obtained based on the acquired general figure timer random number value. One time is selected for variably displaying the normal map on the general map display device 210, and this variable display time is stored as a normal map variable display time in a general map variable time storage area provided in the RAM 308. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the usual figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending custom figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  In step S224 following step S223, special figure prefetching processing is performed. In the special figure prefetching process, when the number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation number storage area increases, the special figure variable game stop symbol related to the increased reservation is displayed before the success / failure determination in the special figure related lottery process. Read ahead. More specifically, when the number of special figure 1 reservations stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area increases, a special figure 1 related lottery process to be described later will be used to stop the special figure 1 variable game related to the increased holding. Prior to the determination as to whether or not (Step S231), pre-reading is performed. Similarly, when the number of special figure 2 reservations stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area increases, a special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) described later will be used to stop the special figure 2 variable game related to the increased reservation. ) And pre-determining in advance prior to the determination of whether or not.

  The pre-determined special figure 1 variable game stop symbol is stored in a special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit provided in the RAM 308 as a prefetch result (also referred to as a predetermination result) of special figure 1. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 can store up to four prefetch results of special figure 1 in this example. Also, in the RAM 308, there is provided a special figure 1 prefetch number storage area for storing the number of special figure 1 prefetch results stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit as the special figure 1 prefetch number.

  In the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 1 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 1 prefetching result with the highest rank (first) is erased and the remaining special figure 1 prefetching result Are processed so that the rank of the data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 1 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 1 prefetch result data of the lowest rank (last).

  Similarly, the special figure 2 variable game stop symbol determined in advance is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit provided in the RAM 308 as the prefetch result of the special figure 2. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 2 can store up to four prefetch results of special figure 2 in this example. The RAM 308 is provided with a special figure 2 prefetch number storage area for storing the number of special figure 2 prefetch results stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit as the special figure 2 prefetch number.

  In the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 2 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 2 prefetching result having the highest rank is deleted and the order of the remaining special figure 2 prefetching result data Are processed so that they are incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 2 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 2 prefetch data having the lowest rank.

  In step S225 subsequent to step S224, special figure 2 state update processing is performed. In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following plural (in this example, nine) processes is performed in accordance with the special figure 2 state. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing of the special figure 2 fluctuation start, a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the special figure 2 holding number stored in the special figure 2 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is shown in FIG. Re-store in the reserved number storage area. At the same time, the blinking of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 is controlled. For example, if the four LEDs of the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 in FIG. 3 are LED numbers 1-4 in order from the left to the right in the figure, the LEDs corresponding to the special figure 2 holding number are red, for example, in order from the smallest LED number. Turn on and turn off the others.

Also, for example, during the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the above special figure 2 display symbol update timer value is 1 or more)
In the special figure 2 state update process in FIG. 5, the lighting / extinguishing drive control for repeatedly turning on and off the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is performed. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first off flag, a second off flag, a special figure probability variation flag, and a normal figure. A flag for each probability variation flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 fluctuation display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), the 15R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation When the flag is also on and the normal figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure A, 15R jackpot flag shown in FIG. 5A is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, and the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on. When the special figure B, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and the general figure probability fluctuation flag is also on, the special figure C, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, When the probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R jackpot flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure E, 2R jackpot flag is on, special chart Probability flag is off, normal When the rate fluctuation flag is also off, the special figure F, when the first small hit flag is on, the special figure G, when the second small hit flag is on, the special figure H, and the first off flag are on. In this case, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure I and the second off flag are turned on respectively. Is set to indicate that the special figure 2 stop display is in progress. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special figure A), a 15R big jackpot symbol (special figure B), a sudden probability variation symbol (special figure C), and a sudden short time symbol (special figure D). ), Hidden probability variation (special E), sudden normal (special F), first small hit (special G), second small hit (special H), first off symbol (special I) ) And the first off-set symbol (special symbol J). Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, for 500 ms). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. Also, if the electric support number stored in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, the subtraction result is changed from 1 to 0. In this case, if the special figure probability is not changing (details will be described later), the electric support flag is turned off. Furthermore, the electric support flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on as will be described later. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 In the setting area, the special figure 2 is in operation and waits for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that the big win by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected at the variable winning opening 234, the door is connected to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable winning opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332). A signal for holding the member 234a in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 234a in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member 234a of the variable prize opening 234 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the opening / closing control of the door member is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 2 rounds), and in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the end timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) In other words, the effect standby period is stored in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308 in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is to be ended is displayed. Set the information indicating. Also, if the ordinary probability fluctuation flag is set to ON, the power support number (for example, 100 times) is set in the power support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, and the RAM 308 Turn on the electric support flag provided in. If the normal probability fluctuation flag is set to OFF, the power support count is not set in the power support count storage section, and the power support flag is not turned ON. Here, the electric support state means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When this electric support flag is set to ON, it is in a normal figure high probability (normal figure certain change) state. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the change time of the general figure variable game and the change time of the special figure variable game are shorter than the normal figure low probability state (short general figure change). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The control state due to the universal figure change, the universal figure change, and the electric Chu extension is collectively referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

Further, as described above, the electric support flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a large number of game balls will be placed in the special figure 2 starting port 232 until a predetermined number of game balls enter the variable prize opening 234 during the big hit game. In order to solve this, there is a problem that the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases and the number of game balls that can be acquired during the big hit increases.
Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium. Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of place, the out-of-game flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229). ) Is performed (step S231). Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 variable games held is larger than 0, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. The notification of the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232 is notified. 1 is performed in preference to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230. In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229), a special figure 2 random value pair is acquired from the first (most recently stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. Determination of whether or not to make a big hit, determination of whether or not to make a big hit using the illustrated determination table, determination of time from start of variable display of special figure 2 to stop display, special figure 2 The symbol to be stopped (stopped symbol) is determined after the change display. After the first special figure 2 random value set is extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area, the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area is cleared, and the special figure 2 Subtract 1 from the number of holds. At this time, the set of the special figure 2 random value extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area (an example of the second starting information storage means) provided in the RAM 308, You may make it perform the above-mentioned determination based on the group of the said special figure 2 random value memorize | stored in this temporary area | region.

  Furthermore, the special figure 2 prefetch result is cleared from the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit in synchronization with the clearing of the storage of the special figure 2 random value set in the special figure 2 random value storage area, 1 is subtracted from the special figure 2 prefetch number stored in the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (In this embodiment, command types such as basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, FRAM clear command are specified. Possible information), bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes 15R jackpot flag and 2R jackpot flag values stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300, special chart probability variation flag values, and special chart related items. The timer number selected in the lottery process, the prefetch result information of the special figure prefetch process, and the value of the notice notification restriction flag are included. The advance notice restriction flag is turned on when the prefetch result information includes “big hit” information and the front frame door opening error flag is turned on.

  In the case of the symbol variation stop command, it includes the value of the 15R jackpot flag, the 2R jackpot flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the value of the notice notification restriction flag, etc. For example, the value of the special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of a big hit round number designation command, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of big hit rounds, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning at the special figure 2 starting port 232, presence / absence of winning at the variable winning port 234, etc. including.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the value of the 15R big hit flag or 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the special figure 1 related lottery process, and the special figure 2 related are stored in the RAM 308 as command data. Information indicating the timer number selected in the lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, and the like are set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the value of the 15R big hit flag, the value of the 2R big hit flag, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data. In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described winning prize opening release setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In the above-described winning prize closing setting transmission process, the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308 in the command data, the value of the special figure probability fluctuation flag, the number of special figure 1 variable games or special figure 2 variable games held, etc. Set the information indicating. In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, fake) Prior notice information, undecided information, or no prior notice information) is set. In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a full tray error is monitored. When the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating the presence or absence of the front frame door opening error or the lower pan full error. Set. Various solenoids 332
To control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and through the display circuits 324, 326, and 330, the universal map display device 210, the special figure 1 display device 212, and the special figure 2 display. Display data to be output to the device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the first sub-control unit 400 via the output port (I / O 310).

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  Next, the special figure prefetching process (step S224) shown in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure prefetching process. The main control unit 300 performs a predetermination process (prefetching process) in the special figure prefetching process (step S224) of the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. Store in the prefetch result storage unit. First, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the suspension of the special figure 2 is increased (step S801). The determination as to whether or not the hold has increased is made by comparing the special figure 2 hold number stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area with the special figure 2 prefetch number stored in the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area. And do it. The main control unit 300 compares the special figure 2 hold number with the special figure 2 prefetch number, and if the relationship of “special figure 2 hold number> special figure 2 prefetch number” holds, the special figure 2 hold number increases. If this relationship does not hold, it is determined that the suspension of special figure 2 has not increased. If it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reservations has increased, a special figure 2 random value pair associated with the increased reservation is acquired from the special figure 2 random value storage area and the stop symbol is prefetched (step S802). . Next, the main control unit 300 refers to the jackpot determination table and the symbol determination table (both not shown) used at the time of determination of success / failure, and determines in advance the stop symbol of the special symbol variable game related to the suspension.

  Next, the stop symbol information as the special figure 2 prefetch result obtained in the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit provided in the RAM 308, for example (step S803). The process proceeds to S804. If it is determined in step S801 that the special figure 2 suspension has not increased, the process proceeds to step S804 without executing steps S802 and S803.

  Next, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the suspension of the special figure 1 is increasing (step S804). The determination as to whether or not the holding has increased is stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area stored in the special figure 1 holding number storage area and the special figure 1 pre-reading number storage area, for example, as in FIG. Special figure 1 is compared with the number of pre-reads. When it is determined that the number of special figure 1 holds has increased, a special figure 1 random value set relating to the increased holding is acquired from the special figure 1 random value storage area and pre-determined in advance to determine the stop symbol ( Step S805). The pre-reading / preliminary determination process is executed by referring to a jackpot determination table and a symbol determination table (both not shown) used when determining whether or not the game is successful, as in FIG. Next, the stop symbol information as the special figure 1 prefetch result obtained by the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit provided in the RAM 308, for example (step S806). The special figure prefetch process is terminated.

FIG. 9 illustrates a state in which prefetch result information and the like are stored in the prefetch result storage unit. FIG. 9A illustrates a state in which the prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit, and FIG. 9B illustrates the prefetch result information in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. Is a state in which is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit includes, for example, the same number (four in this embodiment) of storage areas “prefetch results 1” to the number of the special figure 1 variable game that can be held. It has “look-ahead result 4”. The storage areas “prefetch result 1” to “prefetch result 4” are associated with the reservation order of the special figure 1 random value storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (four in this embodiment) of storage areas “prefetch result 1” to the number of special figure 2 variable games that can be held. It has “look-ahead result 4”. The storage areas “prefetch result 1” to “prefetch result 4” are associated with the reservation order of the special figure 2 random value storage area.

In FIG. 9 (a), “lost symbol 2” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area “prefetch result 1”, and “missed symbol 1” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage region “prefetch result 2”. In the area “prefetch result 3”, “small hit symbol 2” is stored as stop symbol information, and “big hit symbol 1” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage region “prefetch result 4”.
In FIG. 9B, “out-of-order symbol 2” is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area “prefetch result 1”, and stop symbol information is stored in the storage areas “prefetch result 2” to “prefetch result 4”. The state which has not been illustrated is illustrated. In FIG. 9, the state where the stop symbol information is not stored in the storage area is described as “none”.

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 6B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing (strobe interrupt processing) of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 6C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S303 following step S301, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305. . In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307 following step S305, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S309 following step S307, effect control processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S311 following step S309, if pressing of the chance button is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button is performed.

  In step S313 following step S311, if there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S315 following step S313, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S317 following step S315, if there is a command to the various lamps 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S319 following step S317, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S321 following step S319, if there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, the control command is set to be output, and the process returns to step S303. .

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described using FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S401 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 408.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). Execute in the cycle. In step S501 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. Is stored in the timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S503 subsequent to step S501, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S321 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, a random number value for notification mode determination of the pre-read notification effect, and others Rendering random value update processing and the like are performed.

  Next, the effect control process in step S309 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process. In step S601, effect information based on the command is set. For example, when there is a new command in step S307, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when update of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed.

In the effect control process in step S601, a prefetch notification process is executed. In the prefetch notification process, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the prefetch result information transmitted from the main control unit 300, and determines the prefetch notification effect rendering mode based on the acquired prefetch result information. Various aspects can be taken as the aspect of the pre-read notification effect. In this embodiment, first, as a prior notice notification, a predetermined notice sound is output via the sound source IC 416 to the speaker 120 as sound output means for outputting a production sound for producing a game. When the big hit notification is given as the advance notice, the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 performs an effect of causing the speaker 120 to output a sound such as “hit!” As a predetermined notice sound via the sound source IC 416. .

In the present embodiment, secondly, as a prior notice, a predetermined notice is displayed on the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 as effect display means for effect display for effecting a game. ing. In the case of notifying the jackpot notice as the advance notice, the basic circuit 402 of the first sub-control unit 400 outputs, for example, an image of “big hit !!” as a predetermined notice display in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Produce.
Third, as a prior notice, the game board lamp 532 and the game table frame lamp 542 are caused to perform a notice light emitting operation in a specific lighting manner. Prior notice notification by the notice light emission operation is performed in the second sub-control unit 500 based on the command sent from the first sub-control unit 400.

  These pre-read notification effects include, for example, one or a plurality of pitches in the special figure 1 starting port 230, and one or a plurality of special features in the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the timer interrupt process in the main control unit 300. The set of random number values in FIG. 1 is stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area, and the number of special figure 1 reservations increases and the LED of the special figure 1 reservation lamp 218 is lit up almost simultaneously.

  In addition, in the effect control process of step S309 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400, a post-judgment notice process function is provided separately from the prefetch notification process. A command including information indicating that the result of the determination of whether or not the special determination related lottery process (steps S229 and S231) of the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300 shown in FIG. 7 is a specific determination result (for example, a big hit) Is received, the first sub-control unit 400 notifies the post-determination notice notification (for example, “Hit !!!!”) for notifying that the decorative symbol display device 208 stops displaying the symbol pattern corresponding to the specific determination result. Display) is performed before the stop display of the symbol mode.

  In step S603 subsequent to step S601, the front frame door opening information in the device command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is read to determine whether there is a front frame door opening error. If it is determined that the front frame door opening error has occurred, the first sub-control unit 400 proceeds to step S605. If it is not the front frame door opening error, the first sub control unit 400 proceeds to step S607 without executing step S605.

  In step S605, a door opening warning effect is set so that the game shop clerk, the player, or a person in the vicinity thereof recognizes that the front frame door 106 with the lock function is opened.

  In step S607 subsequent to step S605, it is determined whether or not the notice notification restriction information (if the notice notice restriction flag value is on is determined to be present) is included in the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300. To do. If there is the notice notification restriction information, the process proceeds to step S609, and if there is no notice notification restriction information, step S609 is not executed and the effect control process is terminated.

  In step S609 following step S607, the production information set based on the command in step S601 is set again to the production that was scheduled to be executed based on the notice notification restriction information, and the process is terminated.

  In the effect control process in step S609, the prefetch notification effect set and executed in step S601 is restricted. For example, a predetermined warning sound is not output to the speaker 120 as sound output means for outputting a production sound for producing a game. Alternatively, the predetermined notice display is not performed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208 as effect display means for effect display for effecting a game. In addition, the game board lamp 532 and the game table frame lamp 542 are not subjected to the notice light emitting operation in a specific lighting manner.

  The door opening warning effect that warns the opening of the front frame door 106 set in step S605 and the effect based on the notice notification restriction information set in step S609 may be overlapped and executed. For example, it is possible to regulate the prefetch notification effect while outputting a door opening warning sound.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 in the main process of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400. In step S701, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S703 following step S701, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S705. Wait for the input signal to be input. In step S705, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S701, the CPU 404 has information on image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S707 following step S705, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S709 following step S707, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S711. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input. In step S711, a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 7B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 8C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S901 in FIG. 9A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

In step S903 following step S901, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S905. . In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S907 following step S905, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S909 following step S907, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S907, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In this effect control process, a prefetch notification process is executed. In the prefetch notification process, the second sub-control unit 500 acquires a command based on the prefetch result information transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and determines an effect mode of the prefetch notification effect based on the acquired command.

  Various aspects can be taken as the aspect of the pre-read notification effect. In the present embodiment, the prior notice notification is specified to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542 as a light emitting means for performing a light emitting operation in a predetermined lighting mode including a plurality of lighting, extinguishing, and luminance changes. The notice light emission operation is performed in accordance with the lighting mode. For example, in the case of notifying the jackpot notice as the advance notice, the basic circuit 502 of the second sub-control unit 500 uses, for example, a light ring that repeatedly blinks as a specific lighting mode for the game board lamp 532 and the game table frame lamp 542. An effect is produced by a light-emitting operation for warning that rotates. This effect has one or a plurality of balls in the special drawing start opening (for example, the special drawing start opening 230), and one or more in the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the timer interruption process in the main control unit 300. A set of a plurality of special figure 1 random number values is stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area and the number of holdings increases, and the LED of the special figure holding lamp (for example, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218) is lit up. Done almost simultaneously.

  In step S911 following step S909, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, the command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S913 following step S911, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224, this command is output to the drive circuit 516, and the process returns to step S903.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms), and a timer interrupt process is performed in response to this timer interrupt. Execute in the cycle. In step S1101, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S903 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 12A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). Step S11 of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process
In 03, an effect random number update process is performed.

  Next, Example 1 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 13A to 13E are time charts, and the horizontal axis represents time. FIG. 13A shows the start opening winning detection in the main control unit 300, and the vertical axis indicates, for example, whether or not a game ball has entered the special view 1 starting opening 230 (ON or OFF). Represents. When it is off, it indicates that there is no ball entering the special figure 1 starting port 230, and when it is on, it indicates that there is a ball entering the special figure 1 starting port 230. FIG. 13A shows that there are four times of entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 within a predetermined period.

  FIG.13 (b) has shown the special figure variable game, and the vertical axis | shaft represents the execution state of the special figure 1 variable game, for example. When turned on, it indicates that the special figure 1 variable game is in the running state, and when turned off, it indicates that it is in the non-running state. FIG.13 (b) has shown the timing of four special figure 1 variable games performed based on four entrance to the special figure 1 starting port 230 shown to Fig.13 (a).

  FIG. 13C shows the big hit gaming state. The vertical axis shows the execution state of the big hit game when on, and the non-execution state of the big hit game when off. FIG. 13 (c) shows that the result of the fourth special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 13 (b) is a big hit.

  FIG. 13D shows a door opening detection state. ON indicates an open state of the front frame door 106, and OFF indicates a closed state of the front frame door 106. FIG. 13D shows that the front frame door 106 is in the open state during the time period from the start start winning detection shown in FIG. 13A to the last start opening win detection. That is, FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (d) show that four balls have been made at the special figure 1 starting port 230 by a game shop clerk or the like when the front frame door 106 is open.

  FIG. 13E shows a notice notification restriction flag. On indicates a notice restriction state, and off indicates a non notice restriction state. In FIG. 13 (e), the notice notification restriction flag is turned on immediately after the start opening winning detection is detected while the front frame door 106 is opened, and a notice is given until the fluctuation of the hold that is entered while the front frame door 106 is opened ends. Notification is regulated.

  FIG. 13F shows an image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time indicated by the arrow X shown in FIG. The time indicated by the arrow X shown in FIG. 13A is after four times of entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 while the front frame door 106 is opened, and four special figure 1 holds 1- The first hold 1 out of 4 is consumed, and the special figure 1 variable game based on the next hold 2 is in the running state. In FIG. 13 (f), a background image depicting the heels of two people sitting in the hall using the entire left / right / right symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c and the effect display area 208 d constituting the display area of the decorative symbol display device 208. Is displayed, and a decorative game (indicated by three downward bold arrows in the figure) corresponding to the special figure variable game based on the hold 2 is displayed.

Now, with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13F, the operation of the pachinko machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described in more detail. First, in a state in which a predetermined normal game effect is performed by the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500, the game store clerk enters the keyhole on the distal end surface of the locking mechanism 101 at the opening of the locking mechanism 103. The front frame door 106 is opened by inserting a lock key (not shown). As a result, a door opening signal from a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) is input to the I / O 310 via the sensor circuit 322 of the main control unit 300. The main control unit 300 detects the door opening signal of the front frame door opening sensor from the input port of the I / O 310 in the input port state update processing (step S205) of the timer interrupt processing, and stores the front frame door opening state storage area of the RAM 308. Store the door opening information. Further, the main control unit 300 reads the front frame door opening information stored in the front frame door opening state storage area in the device monitoring process (step S237) of the timer interrupt process, detects the front frame door opening error, The device information (front frame door opening information) indicating that there is a front frame door opening error is set in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the front frame door opening information of the device command transmitted from the main control unit 300, determines that it is a front frame door opening error, and detects the door opening detection shown in FIG. At the timing when the waveform is turned on from off, the door opening warning effect is started to make the game shop clerk, the player, or those in the vicinity recognize that the front frame door 106 with the lock function is opened. In the door opening warning effect, specifically, for example, the phrase “the door is open” is repeated with a relatively loud sound from the speaker 120.

  Next, for example, the game store clerk enters four game balls in succession at the starting port 230 of FIG. As a result, the main control unit 300 increases the number of special figure 1 reservations in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area each time a winning ball is detected, and also acquires a special figure 1 random number set to obtain the special figure 1 random number value. Store in the storage area (see special figure 1 state update processing (step S227)). Next, the main control unit 300 executes a special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) for the first special figure 1 random value pair, and starts a special figure variable game based on the determination result (FIG. 13 ( b)). Further, the main control unit 300 sequentially pre-reads the special figure 1 random value pairs stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area and stores the prefetch results in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part (special figure prefetching process). (Step S224)). In addition, the main control unit 300 pre-determines that the fourth entry among the game balls entered by the game clerk is a big hit.

  As a result, the main control unit 300 determines that the front frame door opening error flag is on and the prefetch result information includes “big hit” information, and turns on the notice notification restriction flag (FIG. 13E). reference). Further, the main control unit 300 transmits a control command including notice notification restriction information indicating that the value of the notice notification restriction flag is ON to the first sub control unit 400. When the first sub-control unit receives a control command including the notice notification restriction information from the main control unit 300, the first sub control part changes the effect scheduled to be executed based on the previous command based on the notice notification restriction information. Re-set to the effect.

  The change effect based on the notice notification restriction information in this embodiment restricts the prefetch notification effect that was scheduled to be executed. For example, a predetermined warning sound is not output to the speaker 120 that outputs an effect sound for effecting a game. Specifically, immediately after the game clerk enters the fourth game ball into the special figure 1 start opening 230, the effect of causing the speaker 120 to utter “big hit” as the warning sound is restricted and no warning sound is generated. Thus, since the warning sound based on the pre-reading result based on the starting opening prize while the front frame door 106 is unlocked is not output, the overt warning sound based on the starting opening prize by the service of the game shop clerk is not output. Suppressing the occurrence of a game, the game clerk who provided the service, the player who received the service, or both, can be suspected of fraudulent behavior by surrounding players and other game clerk Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in order to prevent a suspicion that does not exist, a predetermined notice display is not performed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), in the effect indicating the reserved number of the special figure 1 by the number of circular symbols in the lower left of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, no big hit notice display is performed. . Assuming that the hatching in the circle of the circular symbol indicating the hold in FIG. 1 is the effect of notifying the big hit, the on-waveforms of the third and fourth start-port detections in FIG. As shown above, the effect of displaying the circular symbol without hatching (detection of the third starter) and the circular symbol with hatching (detection of the fourth starter) at a predetermined position in the effect display area 208d is time X. In the notice notification restriction state, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), the number of reserved figures in the special figure 1 at the lower left of the effect display area 208d is displayed side by side with two circular symbols without hatching. The jackpot notice is not displayed.

Further, for the same reason, the light emitting operation for warning in a specific lighting mode is not performed on the game board lamp 532 and the game stand frame lamp 542. However, the game board lamp 532 has a smaller amount of light than the game table frame lamp 542 and is inconspicuous from other players. Therefore, regardless of whether the front frame door 106 is opened or closed. You may make it make the board | substrate lamp 532 perform the light emission operation | movement for a notice as a prior notice by a specific lighting aspect.
It should be noted that the background display and the symbol variation that should have been executed from the beginning are executed only by restricting the notice of notification based on the lottery result. Further, the notice display on hold is not limited to hatching, and the color in the circle may be changed.

  When the game shop clerk closes the front frame door 106 in a state where the predetermined sub notification control effect is performed by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500, the door from the front frame door opening sensor (not shown). A closing signal is input to the I / O 310 via the sensor circuit 322 of the main control unit 300. The main control unit 300 detects the door closing signal of the front frame door opening sensor from the input port of the I / O 310 in the input port state update processing (step S205) of the timer interrupt processing, and stores the front frame door opening state storage area of the RAM 308. Store the door closing information. Further, the main control unit 300 reads the front frame door closing information stored in the front frame door open state storage area in the device monitoring process (step S237) of the timer interrupt process, and detects the presence or absence of a front frame door open error. In the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, device information (front frame door closing information) indicating no front frame door opening error is set.

  The first sub-control unit 400 reads the front frame door closing information of the device command transmitted from the main control unit 300, determines that there is no front frame door opening error, and the door opening detection waveform shown in FIG. The door opening warning effect is terminated at the timing when it turns from on to off.

  Further, the main control unit 300 regulates the notice notification until the change of the hold that is entered while the front frame door 106 is opened ends even if the front frame door open error flag is changed from the on state to the off state. That is, the notice notification restriction flag is kept on until the special figure variable game for stopping and displaying the big hit stop symbol is ended (see FIG. 13E). The main control unit 300 turns off the notice notification restriction flag value for the first sub-control unit 400 in synchronization with the end of the special figure variable game for stopping and displaying the jackpot stop symbol and starting the jackpot game. A control command including notice notification restriction release information indicating that the When the first sub control unit receives the control command including the notice notification restriction release information from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit resets the normal production.

  Even if the value of the notice notification restriction flag is in the on state and the notice notification restriction is performed, if the front frame door opening error flag changes from the on state to the off state and the predetermined period has elapsed, You may make it perform after-notification notice of judgment which announces that the pattern mode which becomes becomes stop-displayed. For example, when a reserved special figure variable game in which the determination result is a big hit is started, a post-determination notice may be notified during the variable game.

  FIG. 14 shows a modification of the notice notification restriction. FIG. 14 shows a display area of the decorative symbol display device 208, which can be used in place of the effect display shown in FIG. The effect display shown in FIG. 14 not only restricts the notice of notification based on the lottery result, but also replaces the background display and the pattern variation that should have been executed from the beginning with the self-reproduction. Specifically, the character string “I'm reluctant to produce because the door is open” is displayed relatively large in the center of the display area, and the princess character is conservatively displayed in the lower left. A variation game of decorative symbols is displayed on the lower right side. Thus, during the notice notification restriction period, the player may be notified that the notice notice is restricted. There is no change in symbol variation time.

Next, Example 2 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
5 will be described. Each of FIGS. 15A to 15E is a time chart, and the horizontal axis and the vertical axis are the same as those in FIGS. 13A to 13E, respectively. FIG. 15A shows that there are three times of entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 within a predetermined period. FIG. 15 (b) shows the timing of three special figure 1 variable games performed based on the three entrances to the special figure 1 start port 230 shown in FIG. 15 (a). FIG. 15 (c) shows that the result of the second special figure 1 variable game shown in FIG. 15 (b) is a big hit.

  FIG. 15D shows that the front frame door 106 is in the open state during the time period from the start start winning detection shown in FIG. 15A to the last start opening winning detection. That is, FIGS. 15A and 15D show that the game shop clerk and the like made three entrances into the special figure 1 starting port 230 when the front frame door 106 is opened.

  FIG. 15 (e) is based on the special FIG. 1 variable game by holding the ball that is entered while the front frame door 106 is opened, immediately after the start opening winning detection while the front frame door 106 is open is turned on. This indicates that the notice notification is restricted until the big hit game is over.

  FIG. 15F shows an image displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 at the time indicated by the arrow X shown in FIG. The time indicated by the arrow X shown in FIG. 15 (a) is after three times of entering the special figure 1 starting port 230 while the front frame door 106 is opened, and three special figure 1 holds 1- The first hold 1 out of 3 is consumed, and the jackpot game as a result of the special figure 1 variable game based on the next hold 2 is in the running state. In FIG. 15 (f), similar to the effect display shown in FIG. 14, not only the notice notification based on the lottery result is restricted, but also the background display and the symbol variation that should have been executed from the beginning are replaced with the self-directed effect. Yes. Specifically, the text “Self-restraint per jackpot at service entry when door is open” is displayed relatively large in the center of the display area on the plain background, and the stop symbol of the decorative symbol and the current The number of rounds (for example, 9R) is displayed on the lower right.

  Now, with reference to FIGS. 15A to 15F, the operation of the pachinko machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described in more detail. First, when the front frame door 106 is opened by a game store clerk in a state where a predetermined normal game effect is performed by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500, the main control unit 300 A frame door opening error is detected, and device information (front frame door opening information) indicating that there is a front frame door opening error is set in transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  Next, the first sub-control unit 400 reads the front frame door opening information of the device command transmitted from the main control unit 300, determines that it is a front frame door opening error, and detects the door opening detection shown in FIG. The door opening warning effect starts at the timing when the waveform turns from off to on.

  Next, for example, the game store clerk enters three consecutive game balls into the special figure 1 starting port 230, for example. As a result, the main control unit 300 increases the number of special figure 1 reservations in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area each time a winning ball is detected, and also acquires a special figure 1 random number set to obtain the special figure 1 random number value. Store in the storage area (see special figure 1 state update processing (step S227)). Next, the main control unit 300 executes a special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) for the first special figure 1 random value pair, and starts a special figure variable game based on the result of the determination (FIG. 15 ( b)). Further, the main control unit 300 sequentially pre-reads the special figure 1 random value pairs stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area and stores the prefetch results in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage part (special figure prefetching process). (Step S224)). In addition, the main control unit 300 pre-determines that the second entry among the game balls entered by the game clerk is a big hit.

As a result, the main control unit 300 determines that the front frame door opening error flag is on and the prefetch result information includes “big hit” information, and turns on the notice notification restriction flag (FIG. 15).
(See (e)). Further, the main control unit 300 transmits a control command including notice notification restriction information indicating that the value of the notice notification restriction flag is ON to the first sub control unit 400. When the first sub-control unit receives a control command including the notice notification restriction information from the main control unit 300, the first sub control part changes the effect scheduled to be executed based on the previous command based on the notice notification restriction information. Re-set to the effect.

  The change effect based on the notice notification restriction information in this embodiment also restricts the prefetch notification effect that was scheduled to be executed. For example, a predetermined warning sound is not output to the speaker 120 that outputs an effect sound for effecting a game. Specifically, immediately after the game clerk enters the second game ball into the special figure 1 starting port 230, the effect of causing the speaker 120 to utter “big hit” as the warning sound is restricted and no warning sound is generated. Thus, since the warning sound based on the pre-reading result based on the starting opening prize while the front frame door 106 is unlocked is not output, the overt warning sound based on the starting opening prize by the service of the game shop clerk is not output. Suppressing the occurrence of a game, the game clerk who provided the service, the player who received the service, or both, can be suspected of fraudulent behavior by surrounding players and other game clerk Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, in order to prevent a suspicion that does not exist, a predetermined notice display is not performed in the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208. Specifically, the effect itself indicating the number of reserved special figure 1 as shown in the first embodiment by the number of circular symbols is not performed. In addition, the light emitting operation for notice in a specific lighting mode is not performed on the game board lamp 532 or the game stand frame lamp 542. However, the game board lamp 532 may be caused to perform a notice light emitting operation in a specific lighting manner regardless of the open / closed state of the front frame door 106.

  When the game store clerk closes the front frame door 106 in a state where the predetermined sub notification control effect is performed by the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500, the main control unit 300 performs timer interruption processing. A device that reads the front frame door closing information stored in the front frame door opening state storage area in the device monitoring process (step S237) and indicates that there is no front frame door opening error in the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. Set information (front frame door closing information).

  The first sub-control unit 400 reads the front frame door closing information of the device command transmitted from the main control unit 300, determines that there is no front frame door opening error, and the door opening detection waveform shown in FIG. The door opening warning effect is terminated at the timing when it turns from on to off.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 regulates the notice notification until the big hit game based on the hold that is entered while the front frame door 106 is opened is finished even when the front frame door opening error flag is changed from the on state to the off state. Therefore, the notice notification restriction flag is kept on (see FIG. 15E). In synchronization with the end of the big hit game, the main control unit 300 transmits a control command including the notification notification restriction release information indicating that the value of the notification notification restriction flag is off to the first sub-control unit 400. When the first sub control unit receives the control command including the notice notification restriction release information from the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit resets the normal production.

  Next, Example 3 of the special figure variable game in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process in step S309 in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400. First, in step S1201, the first sub-control unit 400 acquires the prefetch result information transmitted from the main control unit 300, and determines whether or not the prefetch result is “big hit symbol 1”. If the prefetching result is “big hit symbol 1”, the first sub-control unit 400 executes step S1203. If the prefetch result is other than “big hit symbol 1”, the first sub-control unit 400 executes step S1209. In step S1203, the first sub-control unit 400 sets the direct hit sound information emitted from the speaker 120 as an effect mode of the pre-read notification effect.

  In step S1205 following step S1203, the front frame door opening information of the device command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is read to determine whether or not there is a front frame door opening error, and is transmitted from the main control unit 300. It is determined whether or not there is notice notification restriction information in the control command. If there is the notice notification restriction information, the process proceeds to step S1207, and if there is no notice notification restriction information, step S1209 is executed.

  In step S1207 following step S1205, the volume of the channel in which the direct hit sound information is set is reset based on the notice notification restriction information. In step S1209, presentation information is set based on the other command, and the process ends.

  FIGS. 16B and 16C show tables to be referred to when resetting the volume of the channel for which the direct hit sound information is set in step S1207. The tables shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C are composed of “state” in the left column, “door opening warning sound” in the middle column, and “direct hit sound” in the right column. In both the tables shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, the items “state” are “door open / no direct impact sound notification”, “door closed / direct impact sound notification”, and “door open / direct impact sound”. “Notified”. In the table shown in FIG. 16B, “door open / no direct hit sound notification”, “door open warning sound” is volume 80 (volume is shown as a relative value; the same applies hereinafter), and “direct hit sound” is The volume is 0. In addition, “Door closed / direct hit sound is notified”, “door open warning sound” has volume 0, and “direct hit sound” has volume 80. Further, “door open / direct hit sound is notified”, “door open warning sound” has a volume of 80, and “direct hit sound” has a volume of 20. On the other hand, in the table shown in FIG. 16C, “door open / no direct hit sound notification”, “door open warning sound” is 80, and “direct hit sound” is volume 0. In addition, “Door closed / direct hit sound is notified”, “door open warning sound” has volume 0, and “direct hit sound” has volume 80. Also, “door open / direct hit sound is notified”, “door open warning sound” is 8 volume 0, and “direct hit sound” is volume 0. When the tables shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C are compared, the “notifying that the door is open / no direct impact sound notification” and “notifying that the door is closing / notifying the direct impact sound” have the same notification mode. In the table shown in FIG. 16B, the “direct hit sound is notified” while the door is open and “direct hit sound notification” is reduced, whereas the volume shown in FIG. 16C is “20”. The “direct hit sound” has a volume of zero. Which table is to be referred to may be determined in advance, or a table to be referred to may be selected by setting a predetermined condition.

  In step S1207, the volume of the channel in which the direct hit sound information is set from the table to be referred to is reset to 0 or 20 based on the notice notification restriction information. Thus, when the open / closed state of the front frame door 106 is in the closed state, the first sub-control unit 400 gives a direct hitting sound to the speaker 120 as a predetermined warning sound, for example, as the first warning sound. When the locking mechanism 101, 103 is unlocked and the front frame door 106 is in the open state, a warning sound is sent to the speaker 120 from the first volume as a prior notice. Output at a small second volume of 0 or 20. In other words, when the door opening warning effect and the notice notification effect are executed at the same time, the volume of the door opening warning effect is set to be relatively larger than the notice notification effect, or the door opening warning effect is executed but the notice notification is executed. The production is not executed. In this way, since the jackpot warning sound (direct hitting sound) based on the look-ahead result based on the start opening winning while the front frame door 106 is unlocked is not output, the start opening winning by the service of the game clerk is not made. By suppressing the occurrence of overt warning sound based on the above, any one of the game shop clerk who provided the service, the player who received the service, or both of them will be involved in fraudulent acts from surrounding players or other game shop clerk. It can prevent being doubted.

Next, a modified example of the prefetch process in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the pre-reading process shown in FIG. 8, even if the pre-reading process of FIG. 1 is not performed during the electric support, the control command transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is not based on the pre-reading result. Determination information may be added. In the production control process of the first sub-control unit 400, for example, when the undetermined information is received, as a specific notification mode related to the advance notice, for example, “success” voice output or “hatching” by the speaker 120 is performed. Perform a pre-production to produce a game on hold. Thereby, by performing a preliminary presentation for the special figure 1 suspension in a specific notification mode related to the preliminary notice notification during the electric support, the presentation effect is improved and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, when the front frame door 106 is opened and the door opening warning effect is set, and the notice notification restriction information is included in the control command, the advance effect based on the undecided information is also reset, and the specific notification mode is set. No “hit” audio output or “hatch” on-hold display by the speaker 120 is performed.

  In this case, the pre-production may be performed based on the fact that the hold after the big hit is stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area. Further, the pre-production may be performed based on the fact that the hold after the hold that may be a big hit with electric support is stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area. Furthermore, during the big hit game or the electric support state, both the advance notice and the advance effect may not be performed.

Next, the characteristic configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 16 again.
(1) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start area provided in the game area (for example, the special figure 1 start opening 230 or the special figure 2 start opening 232), the start information ( For example, start information deriving means (for example, winning sensors of various sensors 320, sensor circuit 322, counter circuit 318, CPU 304, RAM 308) Special information determination random number counter, etc., winning determination processing (step S217), and start information storage means (for example, four) that can store start information derived by the start information deriving means up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) , Special figure 1 random value storage area and special figure 2 random value storage area in the RAM 308, and start information acquisition means (for example, special figure) for acquiring start information from the start information storage means Related lottery processing (step S229) and special figure 1 related lottery processing (step S231)), and right / no-go determination means (for example, special figure 2 related lottery processing) for determining whether or not it is correct based on the start information acquired by the start information acquisition means (Step S229) or the special figure 1 related lottery process (Step S231)) and the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a specific success / failure determination result (for example, a big hit), the advantage to the player is the first The first advantage that is higher than the first advantage from the first control state (for example, the variable winning opening 234 is in the non-operating state (the door member 234a is closed)). Control state transition means (for example, special figure 2 state update processing (step S2) that shifts the control state to the second control state (for example, the variable winning opening 234 is in the operating state (the door member 234a is open)). 5) and special figure 1 state update processing (step S227)), and after symbol display is variably displayed, symbol display is performed for symbol variation stop display for stopping and displaying the symbol mode corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means. Start that pre-reads the start information stored in the start information storage means before the means (for example, the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214) and the success / failure determination means make a determination of success / failure Before the determination of whether or not the information is based on the information pre-reading means (for example, step S802 of the pre-reading process shown in FIG. 8) and the predetermined start information stored in the start-up information storage means, Pre-determining means for pre-determining whether or not the appropriateness determining means derives the specific success / failure determination result based on the predetermined starting information pre-read by the starting information pre-reading means ( For example, based on the step S803 of the prefetching process shown in FIG. 8 and the advance determination result by the advance determination unit, the advance notice for advance notice that the success / failure determination unit derives the specific determination result Prior notice means (for example, effect control processing of the first sub-control unit 400 (step S309)) for performing notification (for example, big hit notice notification) before the success / failure determination means performs the determination of success / failure, and the game area Cover means (for example, front frame door 106) capable of changing the open / close state from one of a closed state in which the player can be visually recognized by the player and an open state in which the game area is exposed to the outside; Locking means for locking the cover means in the closed state (for example, the locking mechanisms 101 and 103 of the front frame door 106), and sound output for producing an effect sound for producing a game Means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400, the sound source IC 416 and the speaker 120), and effect display means (for example, the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208) for effect display for producing the game. When the open / close state of the cover means is the closed state, the advance notice means sends a predetermined notice sound (for example, to the sound output means as the advance notice). Jackpot sound), the locking by the locking means is released, and when the open / close state of the cover means is the open state, the advance notice means, as the advance notice notification, The sound output means does not output the warning sound.

  Preliminary notification based on starting opening prize when the door is open when the door is unlocked. Since the warning sound based on the result is not output, by suppressing the occurrence of an obvious warning sound based on the start opening prize by the service of the game clerk, the game clerk who provided the service, the player who received the service, In addition, it is possible to prevent any one of the both from being suspected of fraudulent behavior by surrounding players or other game shop staff. The notice notification regulation includes not only not providing notice information at all, but also suppressing notice information (for example, suppressing the volume and light amount).

(2) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the locking by the locking means is released, the open / close state of the cover means changes from the closed state to the open state, and then the open / close of the cover means When the state changes from the open state to the closed state, the open / closed state changes from the open state to the closed state for a predetermined period of time (for example, holding that has been entered while the front frame door 106 is open). The advance notice means does not cause the sound output means to output the notice sound as the advance notice until the change of the period (see FIG. 13E) elapses. To do.

  For nearby players and other game shop clerks, remember the game shop clerk who performed the service, the player who received the service, and whether the obvious notice sound was occurring when the door was open or after closing Conversely, I do not remember exactly. Thus, since the warning sound is not output for a predetermined period even after the cover means is closed, any one of the game clerk who performed the service, the player who received the service, and both In some cases, it is possible to prevent a player or another game store clerk from being suspected of cheating.

(3) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit is the specific success / failure determination result (for example, a big hit), the symbol display unit determines the specific success / failure determination. A post-determination notice means (for example, a step in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400) that gives a post-determination notice to pre-determine that the symbol corresponding to the result is to be stopped and displayed before the symbol aspect is stopped and displayed. And the opening and closing of the cover means when the locking means is released and the advance notice is based on the specific start information stored in the start information storage means. Based on the state being the open state, the advance notice means did not cause the sound output means to output the notice sound as the advance notice. Even if a predetermined period has elapsed since the open / closed state of the cover means has changed from the open state to the closed state, the result of the determination on the basis of the specific start information is a specific determination on whether or not The sound output means outputs a predetermined post-judgment warning sound as a post-judgment notice to notify that the design corresponding to the result is stopped and displayed.

Even if the warning sound is not output based on the result of pre-reading the specific start information that has been put on hold, after the determination is made based on the specific start information, based on the result of the appropriateness determination Since notices regarding the symbols that are displayed in a stopped state are made when a predetermined condition is established, it is possible to entertain the game to the player without lowering the interest of the game. There is.

(4) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the effect display means includes an image display means (for example, a decorative symbol display device 208) for displaying an effect image for producing a game, lighting, extinction, and luminance change. Light emitting means (for example, a game board lamp 532 or a game table frame lamp 542) that performs a light emitting operation in a predetermined lighting mode including a plurality of the lighting means, and the open / close state of the cover means is in the closed state. In some cases, the advance notice means is configured to cause the light emitting means to perform a notice light emitting operation in a specific lighting mode as the advance notice, and the locking by the locking means is released, When the open / closed state of the cover means is the open state, the advance notice means provides the advance notice to the light emitting means with the specific lighting mode. Characterized in that it does not carry out light work.

  By avoiding the preliminary light emission operation based on the look-ahead result, by suppressing the predetermined light emission of the obvious predetermined light emitting unit based on the start opening prize by the service of the game store clerk, the game store clerk who performed the service, the service In some cases, it is possible to prevent the received player and either of them from being suspected of fraudulent behavior by surrounding players or other game shop staff.

(5) In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a game board (for example, the game board 200) provided with the game area, a game frame (for example, the main body 104) for supporting the game board, and the game board Comprises a board light emitting means (for example, a game board lamp 532) that performs a light emitting operation according to a predetermined lighting mode including a plurality of lighting, extinguishing, and luminance changes, and the light emitting means is provided in the gaming frame. A light emitting means for a frame provided (for example, a lamp 542 for a game table frame), and the advance notice means, as the advance notice, regardless of the open / closed state of the cover means, The light emitting operation for notice according to a specific lighting mode is performed.

  The board light-emitting means emits light for notice even when the door is open. On the other hand, by suppressing the predetermined light emission of the light emitting part for the frame provided on the overt frame based on the start opening prize by the service of the game store clerk, the game store clerk who provided the service, the player who received the service, and both, May be prevented from being suspected of fraudulent behavior by surrounding players or other game shop staff.

(6) The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that the effect display means performs a predetermined notice display (for example, a big hit effect image). As with the light emitting means for the board, the effects in the game area are not easily visible from anyone other than the player, so there is no doubt that even if the door is open, prior notice in the game area will not be given. There is little worry to be put on.

When the open / close state of the cover means is the closed state, the advance notice means causes the sound output means to output a predetermined notice sound at a first volume as the advance notice. , Configured to cause the effect display means to perform a predetermined notice display, when the locking by the locking means is released, and the open / closed state of the cover means is the open state,
The prior notice means may cause the sound output means to output the notice sound at a second volume lower than the first volume as the prior notice information.

Conventionally, when the door is open, the door opening error is made more conspicuous than the effect being executed, but in this embodiment, the effect related to the game is executed except that the notice notification effect is not executed. There is a feature. Another feature is that when the door returns from the open state to the closed state, the effect notification mode returns to the same state as before the door open state. In addition, there is a feature in that the change of the notification mode of the effect is not based on the lottery result. Conventionally, in order to prevent fraud, warning notification is performed in a conspicuous manner, but in the present embodiment, notification notification is inconspicuous in order not to attract the attention of surrounding customers. Compared with the prior art, the subject of changing the production mode is different and the effect is also different. Moreover, it is characterized in that the notice notification restriction period continues even after the door is closed.

  Further, the notice notification restriction period is from the detection of door opening to the end of the fluctuation of the hold based on the start ball while the door is open. The notice notification regulation period is further until the end of the jackpot operation that occurs as a result of the fluctuation of the hold based on the start ball while the door is open. Notification in a different mode is less noticeable from other players than when the door is closed, for example, a decrease in at least one of volume, brightness, and amount of movement, easy to see from the player, from other players Is notified at a position where it is difficult to visually recognize, and during the notice notification restriction, the effect notification may be performed in a mode (for example, vibration, air blowing, etc.) that only the player knows. Even after the door closing is detected, at least the maximum number of hold notifications may be restricted. The notice notification may be restricted only when the lottery result is a big hit. During the notice notification restriction period, the player may be notified that the notice notice is restricted. In addition, especially when a notice notification is executed at the same time as the start entry by the game store clerk with the door open, because the clerk is increasingly suspected, based on the lottery result of the pending increase due to the start entry with the door open, The notification of the pre-reading result that is performed simultaneously with the start entry is restricted. Further, the door opening warning effect executed based on the door opening detection is executed with priority over the pending notice notification effect based on the start prize while the door is open. Also, when the door opening warning effect and the notice notification effect are executed at the same time, the volume of the door opening warning effect is set to be larger than that of the notice notification effect, or the door opening warning effect is executed, but the notice notification effect is not executed. I am doing so. In addition, for the hold that has already fluctuated when the door is opened, the production may be restricted while the door is open.

  The pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment is not based on the preliminary determination by the preliminary determination unit, and predetermined startup information is stored in the first startup information storage unit (for example, the special figure 1 random value storage area). Based on the stored information, the advance in which the game is produced in a specific notification mode related to the advance notice notification (for example, a voice output of “win” by the speaker 120 or a holding display with “hatching”). You may provide the pre-production means which produces an effect. For example, by performing a pre-production for the special figure 1 suspension in a specific notification mode related to the prior notice during the electric support, the production effect is improved, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the predetermined start information derived after specific start information (for example, start information that is a big hit) is stored in the first start information storage means. On the basis of this, the preliminary presentation may be performed. The fairness of the game can be ensured by reducing the possibility that a plurality of rights advantageous to the player are reserved during the period advantageous to the player.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, when there is a special determination result (for example, big hit), the control state transition means is configured such that the entrance of the second start area is in a first start control state (for example, The control state is shifted to the second start control state (for example, the electric chew open extended state in the electric support) that becomes longer than the electric chew open state in the non-electric support), The preliminary effect may be performed based on the fact that the predetermined start information derived after the specific start information is stored in the first start information storage means. In some cases, the fairness of the game can be ensured by reducing the possibility that a plurality of rights advantageous to the player are reserved during the period when the game ball easily enters the second starting area.

In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, for example, the advance notice in FIG. 2 and the advance effect in FIG. 1 are performed during the electric support, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined closed state (for example, the door member 234a is closed) and a predetermined open state (for example, the door member 234a is opened) that allows a game ball to be won more easily than the closed state. Variable winning means (for example, a variable winning opening 234) that can change the open / closed state from one state to the other, the second control state is changed from the closed state to the open state. A control state including an operation for changing the open / close state (for example, winning a big hit) and the second start control state (for example, an electric support state), and during the second control state, the advance notice and Both of the preliminary effects may not be performed. In this way, the fairness of the game can be ensured by reducing the possibility of holding a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player, particularly during the period when the game ball is likely to enter the second starting area. There is.

  In the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the start information stored in the second start information storage means (for example, the special figure 2 random value storage area) before the correct / incorrect determination means performs the correct / incorrect determination. A special start information pre-reading means for pre-reading (for example, a special figure 2 random value set) and a predetermined start information (for example, a big hit) stored in the second start information storing means is used. Whether or not the appropriateness determination means derives the specific success / failure determination result (for example, winning a big hit) based on the predetermined start information pre-read by the special start information pre-read means before being performed Special predetermining means for predetermining the condition and a special notice for preliminarily notifying that the success / failure determination means derives the specific determination result based on the prior determination result by the special predetermination means Special advance notice means for performing prior notice notification before the success / failure judgment means performs the judgment, and during the second start control state, the prior notice notice by the prior notice means. In addition, both of the preliminary presentation by the preliminary presentation unit may not be performed, and the special preliminary announcement notification by the special preliminary notification unit may be performed. As a result, during the period when the game ball is likely to enter the second starting area, it is possible to reduce the possibility of holding a plurality of rights that are advantageous to the player, thereby ensuring the fairness of the game and the production effect. It may be possible to improve the interest by keeping it.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.
For example, you may make it provide the prior notice possibility determination means which determines whether the prior notice notification by a prior notice means is performed.
Further, regardless of whether the cover means is in the open or closed state, the advance notice availability determination means determines whether or not the advance notice is given by the advance notice means. If the open / closed state is an open state, the advance notice means will not cause the sound output means to output a notice sound as a prior notice notice by ignoring the decision that the prior notice availability decision means will give a prior notice notice. It may be.

  Further, whether or not the advance notice is given by the advance notice means may be determined regardless of whether the cover means is in the open or closed state. When the open / close state of the cover means is in the open state, the advance notice notification by the advance notice means is performed only by the image display means.

  In addition, the pattern change of a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.) and a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times, 8 times, etc.) after the cover means is changed from the open state to the closed state. Closed from the open state for the period until the symbol change stop display based on all the start information already stored in the start information storage means when changing from the open state to the closed state for the period until the stop display is performed The period until the end of the symbol change stop display that started when it changed to the state, the period immediately before the start of the first symbol change stop display after changing from the open state to the closed state) As the advance notice, the sound output means may be configured not to output the notice sound.

Further, when the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state and the open / close state of the cover means is an open state, the prior notice notification by the prior notice means may not be performed.
Here, the gaming state is a high probability state with a high jackpot lottery probability, a low probability state with a low jackpot lottery probability, a state with electric support, a state without electric support, a short-time state, a non-short-time state, a high hit probability with a high winning lottery probability Any state such as a probability state, a low probability state with a low winning lottery probability, and the like may be applied.

  All the start information stored in the start information storage means is configured so that the pre-determination by the pre-determination means is performed only once at most, and based on the opening / closing state of the cover means being the open state. As a prior notice notification by the prior notice means, the result of the prior judgment by the prior judgment means that did not output the warning sound to the sound output means is a prior notice notice even after the open / closed state of the cover means has changed to the closed state. The warning sound may not be output to the sound output means.

  The cover means is not only a part that can change the open / close state from one of a closed state in which the game area is visible to the player and an open state in which the game area is exposed to the outside, but also the back side of the game table And predetermined parts provided inside the game table (for example, parts provided in the game area, payout device, ball passage, launching device, etc.) May be configured to be able to perform an opening / closing operation (and an open / closed state) including a closed state that cannot be visually inspected and a visually unchecked state.

  Further, the specific success / failure determination result is not limited to the big hit, and may be a predetermined success / failure determination result among the specific success / failure determination results. The predetermined success / failure determination result may be a small hit or a special big hit (for example, 15R big hit, etc. ), A predetermined symbol mode (for example, a symbol mode indicating that the lottery result is a big hit when all the 7-segment indicators are turned on, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7) in the decorative symbol display device, etc.) It may be a big hit that is displayed in a stopped state.

  The pre-determining unit is configured to predetermine the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading unit before the determination of whether or not based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storing unit is performed by the determination unit. On the basis of the above, it may be configured so that whether or not the determination unit determines whether or not to derive a predetermined determination result other than the specific determination result. Here, the predetermined success / failure determination result is a small symbol, a predetermined symbol aspect (for example, a symbol aspect indicating that the lottery result is out because the 7-segment display is fully lit, a predetermined symbol combination in the decorative symbol display device) (E.g., 7-3-1), on the condition that the display is stopped, the symbol change time is determined using a special change time table in the next (or after a predetermined number of times) symbol change stop display. And the like, etc.) may be stopped and displayed. Further, the special variation time table may be configured only with information indicating the variation time of one or a plurality of symbols, or a condition necessary for selecting one of the variation times of the plurality of symbols. The information to show may be included.

  The pre-determining unit is configured to predetermine the predetermined start information pre-read by the start information pre-reading unit before the determination of whether or not based on the predetermined start information stored in the start information storing unit is performed by the determination unit. Based on the above, it may be configured such that the determination unit determines whether or not to derive a specific determination result.

In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine 1000 as shown in FIG.
The game machine according to the present invention corresponds to each reel shown in FIG. 17 as “a plurality of types of symbols 1002 and a plurality of reels 1002 which are rotationally driven, a start lever 1004 for instructing the rotation of the reels”. And a stop button 1006 for individually stopping the rotation of the reel.
A lottery means (winning prize internal lottery) for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is won by lottery, and a reel stop control means (reel for stopping the rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means) Stop control processing) and determination means for determining whether or not the symbol combination displayed by the reels stopped based on the lottery result of the lottery means is a symbol combination predetermined corresponding to the internal winning combination. (Winning determination processing) and, when the symbol stop mode is a predetermined winning mode, payout control means (medal payout processing 1008) for performing game medium payout processing for paying out game media corresponding to the predetermined winning mode. In addition, it includes an effect unit 1010 that performs an effect based on the lottery result of the lottery unit, and the effect unit emits a ball into a predetermined game area 1012, A winning opening 1016 configured to be able to enter the ball that has been launched, a detecting means 1018 for detecting the ball that has entered the winning opening 1016, and a payout means for paying out the ball when the detecting means 1018 detects the ball. 1020, a variable display device 1022 that variably displays a predetermined pattern (identification information), a shutter 1024 that can be moved to a position that shields the variable display device 1022, and a movable body 1026 that operates in a predetermined operation mode. Suitable for slot machine 1000 ", which is a stage device 1010 that produces a game by causing the variable display device 1022 to stop display after changing the symbol when a game ball enters the winning opening and wins. It is.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 18 (a). “Insert bills into bill insertion slot 2002, execute lottery based on bet 2004 and start 2006 operation, and display lottery result on lottery result display device 2008. Then, at the time of winning, the number of bonus coins is added to the remaining credit number, and when cashout 2009 is selected, the casino machine 2000 issues a receipt from the receipt issuing machine 2010 with a code corresponding to the remaining credit number. It may be.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5B, the cellular phone 3000 having a storage unit for storing the electronic data for realizing the present invention, and the electronic data for realizing the present invention as shown in FIG. The present invention may be applied to a portable game machine 4000 having a storage unit for storing the video data and a home video game machine 5000 having a storage unit for storing electronic data for realizing the present invention.

  More specifically, the mobile phone 3000 in FIG. 5B includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game through a mobile phone line, and acquired data about the game (this book And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  The portable game machine 4000 in FIG. 6C includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to the game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data related to the game (the present invention). And a control unit for controlling the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit. The home video game machine 5000 in FIG. 6D includes an operation unit operated by a player, a data acquisition unit that acquires data related to a game from a predetermined storage medium (DVD or the like), and acquired data ( And a control unit that controls the game based on the data stored in the storage unit and the operation of the operation unit.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5E, the present invention may be applied to a data server 6000 that stores electronic data for realizing the present invention. In some cases, the electronic data for realizing the present invention is downloaded from the data server 6000 to the home video game machine 5000 shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Furthermore, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko machine and a slot machine as examples of game machines, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to an arrangement ball game machine, a ball ball game machine, a smart ball, and the like.

100 Pachinko machine 136 Chance button 208 Decorative symbol display device 208a Left symbol display region 208b Middle symbol display region 208c Right symbol display region 208d Production display region 226 General winning opening 228 Normal drawing start port 230 Special figure start port 232 Special figure 2 start Port 234 Variable prize opening 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit

Claims (5)

A game area provided with a symbol start area into which a game ball can enter; and
A door having a window for allowing a player to visually recognize the game area;
A symbol display means capable of displaying a specific symbol combination when the result of the determination of success / failure by the determination unit is a specific determination result;
A game machine equipped with
When a predetermined notice condition is satisfied, a pre-read notice including at least both a notice sound and a notice image can be executed prior to the determination of success or failure,
Even if the predetermined notice condition is satisfied, if the door is open, the sound for the notice is not output, and a pre-read notice that displays at least the notice image is executed. A game table characterized by being made possible. The game table according to claim 1,
A main control unit;
A sub-control unit that operates based on a command transmitted from the main control unit,
Whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice is determined by the sub-control unit. In the game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
A holding display means capable of holding display indicating that the starting information acquired when the game ball enters the symbol starting area is held;
The notice image is
A game table which is displayed by a hold display in the hold display means. In the game stand of Claim 3,
The predetermined condition is:
The game table characterized in that the starting information that is put on hold includes information that is the specific determination result. In the game stand of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The pre-reading notice can emit light for further notice,
Even when the predetermined notice condition is satisfied, if the door is open,
The game stand, wherein a pre-reading notice in which the notice image and the notice light are emitted is not executed, and the notice sound is not output.

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