JP2014140678A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can suppress an increase in load on a main control unit.SOLUTION: In a game machine, since a variation mode of variable display is set on the basis of a plurality of control commands which at least include a first command and second command, many variation modes can be set by combinations of specific control commands. Here, when a command used for a purpose unrelated to setting of the variation mode is applied as the second command, a plurality of selection variation times are obtained from one first command, so it is unnecessary to set a dedicated command. Moreover, in setting a variation mode, the first command is differently dealt with by the second command according to the first command, so that a variety of variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase of command in number according to a combination of the first command and the second command. Thus, it is possible to more excellently suppress an increase in control load on main control means and to vary performance at the same time.

Description

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

  Generally, gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines have a main control device that performs main control of games and a peripheral control device that controls peripheral devices such as a symbol display device and a payout device. Here, the peripheral control device of the gaming machine executes control of the peripheral device connected to the peripheral control device based on the control command set and output by the main control device. For example, when the control device for effect display connected to the symbol display device receives various commands such as a variation pattern command indicating the variation display pattern of the symbol and a type command indicating the type of the stop symbol from the main control device. Based on these commands, control of the effect displayed on the symbol display device is executed.

JP 2000-317092 A

  In recent years, there has been a tendency for the production of games to be diversified in order to enhance the fun of games. However, with the diversification of production, the type (number) of commands for the main control device to instruct the production etc. to the peripheral control device increases, which may increase the burden on the main control device.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an increase in the burden on the main control device.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 transmits a display means capable of displaying identification information, a main control means for controlling the game, and a transmission from the main control means when a start condition is satisfied. Display control means for causing the display means to display a variable display of identification information based on a control command to be executed, wherein the display control means displays the change in the variable display to be displayed on the display means. Fluctuation mode setting means for setting a mode based on the control command, wherein the variation mode setting unit sets the variation mode based on a plurality of the control commands including at least a first command and a second command. The first variation mode setting means converts the first information indicated by the first command according to the second command to obtain second information. The information acquisition means is provided, and the second command is a command that is also used for an application different from the acquisition of the second information by the information acquisition means, and the fluctuation mode is set by the first fluctuation mode setting means. In this case, the handling of the first command by the second command differs depending on the first command.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first variation mode setting unit selects the variation mode based on the second information obtained by the information acquisition unit. A mode selection unit is provided, wherein the first information is information indicating a type of a variation mode of the variation display of the identification information to be performed by the display unit, and the second information is the variation mode by the variation mode selection unit. Information indicating the variation time for selection, and the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of the second command is in accordance with the first command. Different.

  The gaming machine according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the information acquisition means converts the second command into classification data corresponding to the classification, and the first command or the first Computation means for subjecting data corresponding to a command to computation using the segmented data obtained by conversion by the conversion means, and obtaining the selection variation time based on a computation result by the computation means. .

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the main control means sets the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the start condition as the first state. Or whether the second state is more advantageous than the first state, and the variation mode selection unit is configured to determine the variation time for selection indicated by the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit. Among the plurality of variation modes capable of executing variation display, one variation mode is selected based on a selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes, The selection probability is determined so that the lottery result by the lottery means differs depending on whether the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information is set to the first state or the second state.

  According to the gaming machine of claim 1, the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display unit by the display control unit is such that at least the first command and the second command are set by the variation mode setting unit in the display control unit. Since it is set based on a plurality of control commands, it is possible to set a large number of variation modes by a combination of specific control commands, thereby diversifying the effects of variation display. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, different variation modes can be set within the range of the variation mode type indicated by the first command by the remaining commands including the second command. Here, since a command used for an application unrelated to the setting of the variation mode is diverted as the second command used for setting the variation mode, it is dedicated for obtaining a plurality of selection variation times from one first command. There is no need to provide a command. Further, it is not necessary to provide a command for instructing a plurality of selection variation times for each selection variation time. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize diversification of effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means. . Furthermore, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the first command and the second command are configured so that the handling of the first command by the second command differs according to the first command. Depending on the combination with the command, various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of effects.

  According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the following effect is obtained. When the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting unit, the first information indicated by the first command (that is, information indicating the type of variation mode of the variation display of the identification information) is changed to the second command by the information acquisition unit. And is obtained as second information (that is, information indicating the variation time for selection for selecting the variation mode by the variation mode selection unit) and set by the variation mode selection unit based on the second information. A variation mode is selected. At this time, the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of second commands (that is, the type of the variation time for selection) differs depending on the first command. Various selection variation times can be obtained according to the combination of the first command and the second command. Therefore, since various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control burden of the main control means and diversification of effects. effective.

  According to the gaming machine of the third aspect, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the following effect is produced. After the second command is converted into the divided data by the converting means, the divided data and the first command or data corresponding to the first command are subjected to calculation by the calculating means, and based on the obtained calculation result, Two pieces of information (that is, selection variation time) are obtained. Generally, since the approximate variation time (reference variation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, the reference variation time indicated by the variation mode type indicated by the first command is classified according to the second command. By using the calculation with the data, the selection variation time corresponding to the segment data can be obtained from the reference variation time. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize diversification of effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means. .

  According to the gaming machine according to claim 4, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, the following effect is achieved. The selection probability is based on whether the lottery result by the lottery means performed based on the establishment of the start condition is the first state of the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information, or after the end of the variation display of the identification information The game state is determined differently depending on whether the game state is set to a second state that is more advantageous than the first state. Therefore, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is the more advantageous second state, the probability of selecting the variable display that expects the second state is increased, and the second state is expected. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that is not to be lowered, the player's expectation for the second state can be increased, and the game motivation can be preferably increased. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variable display is the first state, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is increased, By setting the selection probability of the variable display that expects the second state to be low, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the second state and to prevent a decline in the game will due to discouragement. effective.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is a figure which shows typically the area division setting and effective line setting of a display screen, (b) is a figure which illustrates an actual display screen. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating a special fluctuation setting table. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball | bowl storage area forward transfer process performed in the fluctuation | variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process performed in the change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the audio | voice lamp effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change effect process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process performed by MPU in an effect control apparatus. (A) is a flowchart which shows the special figure reservation ball number setting process performed in the command reception interruption process of FIG. 20, (b) is performed in the special figure reservation ball number setting process. It is a reference figure which shows the calculation result by AND calculation. (A) is a flowchart showing a variation time determination process executed in the command reception interrupt process of FIG. 20, and (b) is a second variation determined by the variation time determination process for the special variation. It is a reference figure which shows time. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect selection process performed in the command reception interruption process of FIG.

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

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the second ball entrance 67 (through gate), the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. In FIG. 2, a part of a nail, a metal fitting, or the like is deleted and illustrated for easy understanding of the reference numerals. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Falling area).

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

  A first symbol display device 37 for mainly displaying the first symbol is disposed in the upper right portion of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right portion of FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b which are light emitting means.

  Several LED37a in the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 alert | reports various information by a lighting state. Specifically, the LED 37a indicates a first symbol corresponding to a lottery winning result made by the main controller 110 (see FIGS. 3 and 5) by a lighting state. As a jackpot lottery result, for example, when there are three types of lottery results of probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, and out, if the lottery result is “probable variation jackpot”, the LED 37a is “ The 1st symbol corresponding to "probability big hit" is shown. Similarly, the LED 37a indicates the first symbol corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “off” according to the lottery result by the lighting state.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, three lottery results of “probable big hit”, “normal jackpot”, and “out” are provided as the jackpot lottery results. Based on the prize winning, whether “probable jackpot”, “ordinary jackpot”, or “out” is drawn.

  If the result of the lottery is “probable big win”, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to “probable big jackpot” as a stop symbol, and then the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery Will become a game state that is likely to be shifted to the special game state by increasing from the normal probability, and the hit probability of the second symbol to be described later will be higher than the normal probability, and will be attached to the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 2). The electric accessory to be released is released for a predetermined time, and the ball is easy to enter the first entrance 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “probability changing” (probability changing state).

  On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “ordinary jackpot”, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to “ordinary jackpot” as the stop symbol, and then the jackpot of the jackpot lottery The probability remains the normal probability, but the hit probability of the second symbol is higher than the normal probability, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is opened for a predetermined time, and the ball enters the first entrance It becomes easy to enter the mouth 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a time-shortage (time-short state).

  It should be noted that during the probability change or during the short time, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, depending on the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for opening the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases around the time.

  In addition, when the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol corresponding to “out” as a stop symbol, and the game is neither probable nor short in time. The state, that is, the jackpot probability of the jackpot lottery and the hit probability of the second symbol are the normal probability. Hereinafter, such a state that is neither in the probability change (probability change state) nor in the time reduction (time reduction state) is referred to as a normal state (normal state).

  Further, the LED 37a indicates whether the game state of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, whether it is probable, short, normal, or the like) is variably displayed (changed) depending on the lighting state. Is indicated by the lighting state, and the number of reserved balls is indicated by the lighting state.

  These LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with a small number of LEDs by the combination of the emission colors. . The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third symbol constituted by a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning (entry) to the first entrance 64 as a trigger. The display device 81, a second symbol display portion 83 composed of LEDs that variably display the second symbol triggered by the passage of a sphere at the second entrance 67 (through gate), and a second entrance 67 (through) There is provided a second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of holding balls of the ball passing through the gate.

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by an effect control device 117, which will be described later. For example, three symbol strings of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 ( (See FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 8-inch liquid crystal display, and the variable display device unit 80 surrounds the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81 so as to surround the center frame. 86 is arranged. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol indicating the gaming state accompanying the control of the main controller 110 and the jackpot lottery result, while the first symbol is displayed. A decorative display (variation effect) corresponding to the display on the display device 37 is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, after the jackpot lottery is started, in the first symbol display device 37, any one of various stop symbols (for example, the first symbol indicating a probable jackpot, the first symbol indicating a normal jackpot, or the first symbol indicating a loss) If the ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64 before the one is displayed, the number of winning (entering) is retained up to 4 times, In addition to being shown by the first symbol display device 37, it is also shown in the number of lights of the special figure holding lamp 85. Hereinafter, the number of suspensions for the first entrance 64 is referred to as the special figure reservation ball number N. Four special figure holding lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holding times, and are arranged above the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although it is comprised so that the prize-winning to the 1st entrance 64 may be suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, the maximum number of suspension is not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less, or You may set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Also, the special figure holding lamp 85 is deleted, and the variable display holding number based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically displayed on a part of the third symbol display device 81 or divided into four areas. May be displayed in a different form (for example, color or lighting pattern) by the number of times of holding. Further, the number of suspensions may be displayed on the first symbol display device 37. In this case, the special figure hold lamp 85 may not perform the lighting display.

  Each time the sphere passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display unit 83 alternates between the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol). The variable display to light is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the variable display on the second symbol display unit 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (“◯” symbol), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is only for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in an open state so that the ball can easily enter the first entrance 64.

  The number of passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) of the ball is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of hold times is lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp 84. Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in this embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the number of times the ball is held at the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to the maximum number of 4 as in the case of the first entrance 64, but 3 times or less, or 5 You may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) more than times. Moreover, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may not perform the lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 5) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main control device 110 performs a lottery lottery, the first symbol display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the decoration according to the display of the first symbol display device 37 A typical display is shown by the third symbol display device 81.

  The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters. In this embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the general prize opening 63 are the same. Although configured, a different number may be used. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 may be 20.

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

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid for opening / closing driving forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis (shown in FIG. 5). Part of the solenoid 209). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is easy to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

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

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering certificate stamps, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. Yes.

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

  The main control device 110, the effect control device 117, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

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

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the display content displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is a big hit, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbols are aligned and stopped, and after the variable display (that is, the same After the main symbols are aligned and stopped, the jackpot is configured to occur. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added are stopped. On the other hand, when transitioning to the low probability state after the jackpot is over, a variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are stopped together.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two in the vertical direction, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for variably displaying the third symbol, and the others. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect and a character.

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

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. In the main display area Dm, five effective lines, that is, an upper line L1, a middle line L2, a lower line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set. In each game, the variable display stops in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and the combination of jackpot symbols on one of the active lines at the time of the stop (in this embodiment, the same Jackpot animations are displayed as jackpots.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a jackpot may generate | occur | produce when it stops and displays with the specific combination which is not the same design instead of the same design. In this way, if a jackpot is generated from a stop display that is not a combination of non-identical symbols, the player will experience a jackpot that can not be expected from the display on the liquid crystal display screen, so it can increase the interest of the game it can.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the same main symbols are aligned on the effective line when the state shifts to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit. Here, when it is a probable big hit, it is configured so that the main symbols to which odd numbers are added are aligned. On the other hand, when it is a normal big hit, the main symbols to which even numbers are added are aligned. It is configured.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4B, on the actual display screen, a total of nine main symbols and sub-designs of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are covered and the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If either one of the left and right doors or both doors are opened during the variable display, a video is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and it is easy for the player to change to a big hit than usual. It is suggested. In the center notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out. The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle, but the third symbol and characters are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds. A display effect can be performed.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction. Note that a command indicating the state of the sub control device may be transmitted from the sub control device to the main control device 110.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A RAM 203, counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. A specific configuration of each of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The RAM 203 has a special figure holding ball counter 203a. The special figure reservation ball counter 203a is a counter that counts the number of times a first game is held for the first entrance 64, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls. The special figure holding ball counter 203a is initialized (cleared to 0) in the initialization process (see FIG. 10) of the RAM 203 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6, the reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. . FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of each counter.

  The reserved ball storage area, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, CINI1 to CINI2, and the like are used for jackpot determination, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, and display of the second symbol display unit 83. It is used by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 to perform a lottery of the results.

  For the jackpot lottery or display setting of the first symbol display device 37, the first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, the first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and the stop pattern selection counter C3, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each time these counters are updated, 1 is added to the previous value and a loop counter that returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each of these counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 is at an interval of 4 ms, which is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 9), or at an interval of 2 ms, which is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). The updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in a work area (not shown) of the RAM 203. When executing the various control programs, when the values of the counters C1 to C4, CS1 to CS3, and CINI1 to CINI2 are referred to, the values of the counters stored in the counter buffer are referred to. Is done.

  The reserved ball storage area is a memory for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 in accordance with the winning timing when the ball wins (wins) the first entrance 64. In this reserved ball storage area, four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) are stored so that the data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the ball winning timing can be stored up to four times. ) And one execution area referred to in the change start process (see FIG. 12).

  In each of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) in the holding ball storage area, an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the first type counter C2 are stored. And an area for storing the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. In the present embodiment, three areas in which the values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored are provided in each reserved area in one reserved ball storage area, but a plurality of reserved ball storage areas are provided. These three areas may be divided into a plurality of reserved ball storage areas and stored. For example, a part (one or two areas) of three areas for storing the values of the counters C1 to C3 is provided in one of the two reserved ball storage areas, and the remaining areas are provided. You may comprise so that it may provide in the other holding ball storage area.

  As described above, in the reserved ball storage area, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball has won the first entrance 64 can be stored up to four times. In the case of storing the data of the times, the data in order from the area with the smaller area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) Is memorized. That is, the data corresponding to the winnings that are older in time are stored in the reserved area having a smaller area number. Therefore, data corresponding to the oldest winning in terms of time is stored in the reserved first area.

  The execution area in the reserved ball storage area includes an area for storing the value of the first random number counter C1, an area for storing the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. An area for storage is provided. In a variation process (see FIG. 10) described later, data (values of the counters C1 to C3) stored in the reserved first area of the reserved ball storage area are referred to after being shifted to the execution area. Based on this, the lottery result is determined. Then, the change display and the stop display corresponding to the lottery result are performed on the first symbol display device 37 or the like.

  Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated within the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 9).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. The area is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area having the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In the present embodiment, the number of random number values that are jackpots is set to two types, a low probability (a state where the jackpot probability is normal) and a high probability (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal). There are two types of random numbers that are big hits at a low probability (when the big hit probability is normal), and the values are “373, 727”. On the other hand, there are 13 types of random numbers that are jackpots at a high probability (a state in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual), and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523. , 631, 683, 733 ". It should be noted that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not a big hit is obtained from the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  The first hit type counter C2 is a counter for determining the big hit type. In the present embodiment, the jackpot types determined by the first jackpot type counter C2 include a jackpot that is in a high probability state after the jackpot ends (probable variation jackpot) and a jackpot that is in a low probability state after the jackpot ends (normal jackpot). Yes, one of these two types of jackpot types is determined according to the value of the first hit type counter C2 obtained at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64.

  In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is configured so that 1 is sequentially added within a range of 0 to 4, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 4), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process in FIG. 13 described later), and at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. , Stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203, more specifically, the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area. In this embodiment, the value of the random number that becomes a jackpot that becomes a high probability state after the jackpot ends (probability jackpot) is “1, 2, 3”, and the jackpot that becomes a low probability state after the jackpot ends (normal jackpot) The value of the random number that becomes “0” is “0, 4”. A table that stores random values for determining whether the jackpot that will be in a high probability state after the jackpot end or the jackpot that will be in a low probability state after the jackpot end is determined from the value (random value) of the first hit type counter C2 (see FIG. (Not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  In the present embodiment, among the data (the values of the counters C1 to C3) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64, it is determined as “big hit” based on the value of the first random number counter C1. In addition, when it is determined based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 that “the jackpot that will be in a high probability state after the jackpot ends”, the jackpot becomes “probable change jackpot”. On the other hand, when it is determined as “big hit” based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 and “hits that become a low probability state after the big hit ends” based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, The jackpot is a “normal jackpot”.

  Therefore, based on the value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the value of the first per-species counter C2, a display mode corresponding to two types of big hits (probability big hit or normal big hit) and one type of display corresponding to losing One of the three display modes in total with the mode is selected as the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  In the present embodiment, the “probable jackpot” is the jackpot probability of the first symbol after the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds until the next jackpot (probable jackpot or normal jackpot). This is a jackpot (15 round probability variation jackpot) that shifts to a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than usual) and also increases the hit probability of the second symbol.

  In addition, after the “normal jackpot” in this embodiment and the jackpot with the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds, the jackpot probability of the first symbol shifts to a low probability state (the jackpot probability is a normal state), and the predetermined number of fluctuations Is a jackpot (15R normal jackpot) in which only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased only during the period (in this embodiment, 100 fluctuations).

  In the present embodiment, when the “normal jackpot” is reached, the winning probability of the second symbol is increased for a predetermined number of fluctuations. Instead, the next jackpot lottery is performed. Until the result is determined, the second symbol hit probability may be continuously increased.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of “probability jackpot” or “ordinary jackpot” is 15 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to 15 rounds, and various values (for example, 7 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) ).

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds for “probable big hit” and the maximum number of rounds for “normal big hit” are both 15 rounds, but the maximum number of rounds is different between “probable big hit” and “normal big hit”. May be. For example, the maximum number of rounds for “probable jackpot” may be 15 rounds, and the maximum number of rounds for “normal jackpots” may be 7 rounds.

  Further, in this embodiment, when “probable big hit” is set, the winning probability of the second symbol is increased until the next jackpot lottery result is determined. The hit probability of the second symbol may be increased only during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations).

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “Leach other than out of front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) after the occurrence of reach, and the final stop symbol is stopped before and after the reach symbol. Three stop patterns (a mode of a display result of dynamic display) are selected as “completely out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) in which reach does not occur.

  The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. More specifically, it is stored in the corresponding area in the empty reserved area with the smallest area number in the reserved ball storage area.

  Note that a table (not shown) referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Selection is made based on this table and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Note that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This is because the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), a special figure holding ball counter This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed according to the value of 203a (number of special figure holding balls N) or the like.

  For example, in a high-probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), since the jackpot is likely to occur, the range of random number values corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is 10 so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary. A table as wide as ˜238 is selected, and “completely out” is easily selected. In this table, the range of random values for “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and the range of random values for “non-front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9. It becomes difficult to select “reach other than miss”.

  In addition, in order to secure the time for entering the ball to the first entrance 64 if each random number value is not stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area in a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal). In addition, a table having a narrow random value range of 51 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected, and it is difficult to select “completely out”. In this table, the range of random values of “rear out of front / rear out” is 0 to 8, the range of random values of “reach other than out of front / rear out” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than out of front / rear out” is easily selected. It has become. Therefore, in the low probability state (the state where the big hit probability is normal), it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64, and therefore, the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously. .

  Next, among the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 will be described. One variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The other variation type counter CS2 Within the range of 0 to 240, 1 is added in order, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240), it returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 may be referred to as a “first variation type counter” and CS2 may be referred to as a “second variation type counter”.

  The first variation type counter CS1 is a counter used for selecting (selecting) a variation display (dynamic display) pattern (variation pattern) of the third symbol. The value of the first variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 9) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  In the present embodiment, four types of variation patterns of normal variation, normal reach variation, special variation 1 and special variation 2 are set as variation patterns that can be selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Each variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 is configured to have different production times (variation times).

  Among these fluctuation patterns, the “normal fluctuation” is a pattern (that is, a deviation fluctuation) in which the display result of the loss appears without the reach display. In the “normal fluctuation (normal fluctuation 4)” of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time when there is no time reduction due to the special figure holding ball number N is set to 10 seconds.

  “Normal reach variation” is a so-called normal reach variation pattern with reach display. In the “normal reach fluctuation” of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time when there is no time reduction due to the special figure holding ball number N is set to 12 seconds.

  In addition, both “special variation 1” and “special variation 2” are advanced reach combinations of two or more variable display units among the six types of variable display units described later (see FIG. 7A). It is a pattern. The “special variation 1” and “special variation 2” of the present embodiment are set to 42 seconds and 30 seconds, respectively, when the time is not reduced due to the special figure holding ball number N.

  When selecting a variation pattern from the value (random number value) of the first variation type counter CS1, a first selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is selected and referenced. This first selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop symbol (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or, each reach) is different for each first table, and the range allocation of the first variation type counter CS1 to the variation pattern is different in each first table. That is, the selection probability of the variation pattern differs for each first table.

  On the other hand, in the reach pattern (normal reach in the present embodiment) excluding special fluctuations (special fluctuations 1 and 2), the second fluctuation type counter CS2 stops after symbols other than the final stop pattern stop and reach occurs. It is a counter for determining the number of fluctuating symbols until the symbol stops. In the following description, the number of fluctuation symbols determined based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 until the final stop symbol stops after occurrence of reach may be simply referred to as “fluctuation symbol number”. The value of the second variation type counter CS2 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 9) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the middle symbol sequence after the symbol (left symbol) of the left symbol column Z1 and the symbol (right symbol) of the right symbol column Z3 are stopped in the normal reach according to the value of the second variation type counter CS2. The number of change symbols until the Z2 symbol (medium symbol) stops is determined.

  A second selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is used to determine the number of fluctuation symbols from the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 (random number value) until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. Is selected and referenced. The second selection table includes a jackpot type (probability big hit or normal jackpot) determined by the value of the first hit type counter C2, and a stop pattern (completely missed, missed before and after reach) determined by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3. Or the range of the second variation type counter CS2 is different in each variation pattern selection table with respect to the number of variation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach. . That is, according to the second selection table, the selection probability of the number of changing symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs differs.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment selects the type of the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1, and based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, the last stop symbol is stopped after the reach occurs. Determine the number of fluctuating symbols. That is, a rough variation pattern such as the type of reach such as normal reach is determined by the first variation type counter CS1, and more detailed symbols such as normal reach A, normal reach B, etc. are determined by the second variation type counter CS2. A variation aspect is determined. That is, by combining the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, a wide variety of variation display can be easily realized.

  By the way, when the number N of special figure reservation balls (the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203a) is “4” which is the maximum value, even if there is a winning at the first entrance 63, the winning is held. This is a wasteful start-up prize for the player, and a pachinko machine that is prone to start-up prizes is required to shorten the variation time. On the other hand, if the variation display is too short and the variation display is interrupted, the expectation of the jackpot will not be maintained and the player's willingness to play will be attenuated, so an appropriate variation time is also required.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to obtain a variation time pattern according to the number N of special figure holding balls from the variation pattern selected based on the variation type counter CS1 in consideration of the above circumstances. Yes. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the change display from being interrupted and the game motivation from being attenuated while quickly digesting the change display during standby and suppressing useless start winnings.

  However, if the main control device 110 generates a variation pattern command for each variation time depending on the number N of special figure reservation balls, the variation pattern to be stored in the main control device 110 as the number (type) of variation pattern commands increases. As the number of commands increases, the control burden on main controller 110 that controls the output of commands also increases. An excessive burden on the main control device 110 may cause a problem in the progress of the game, and the more various variations are displayed, the higher the possibility that a problem will occur.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main controller 110 has selected the variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation selected based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. One variation pattern command is generated from the number of symbols. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation pattern command is generated regardless of the special figure holding ball number N and is output to the effect control device 117.

  Here, it can be said that the number of change symbols determined based on the value of the second change type counter CS2 is the change time until the final stop symbol stops after the reach occurs. Therefore, the variation pattern command output from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 is based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 based on the variation time indicated by the variation pattern selected based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. It includes information on the variation time obtained by extending or shortening based on the determined variation time.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 117 that has received this variation pattern command varies based on the variation time indicated by the received variation pattern command (hereinafter, this variation time may be referred to as “first variation time”). A variation time corresponding to the number N of special figure holding balls at the start (hereinafter, this variation time may be referred to as a “second variation time”) is determined, and the second variation time thus determined is determined. Select the variation mode according to.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, since it is not necessary to prepare a variation pattern command for each variation time depending on the number N of special figure reservation balls, the variation time is determined according to the number N of special figure reservation balls. Even when different, the increase in the number of variation pattern commands stored in the main control device 110 can be suitably suppressed, and as a result, various effects can be realized with various variation times with a small storage amount. It becomes possible. In addition, since the increase in the number of commands output from main controller 110 is suppressed, an increase in the control burden on main controller 110 can also be suitably suppressed.

  Next, the variation type counter CS3 will be described. For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is referred to as a “third variation type counter”.

  The third variation type counter CS3 is a counter for selecting an effect pattern of the notice effect. In other words, the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment slides the fluctuating symbol (so-called “slip effect”) or returns the symbol (so-called “return effect”) in addition to the variation of the third symbol. Since a notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect can be performed, the effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, in order to shorten the time required for the notice effect to add to the variable time (for example, +0.5 seconds, +1 second, +2 seconds, etc.) An effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted (for example, −1 second) or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted is selected.

  That is, based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3, the effect time addition / subtraction value is determined. The addition / subtraction value of the production time determined based on the value of the third variation type counter CS3 is added / subtracted to the variation time determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and the number N of special figure reservation balls. The variation time of the variation display of the first symbol or the third symbol (that is, the variation time from when the variation display of the symbol is started until the final stop symbol is stopped) is determined. Therefore, in addition to the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the variation display can be further diversified by combining the variation type counter CS3.

  As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, the variation type counter CS3 also has a different range of effect patterns for the notice effect selected for the value of the variation type counter CS3 (random value). A plurality of tables are provided. That is, whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is higher than normal), a low probability state (a state where the jackpot probability is normal), the special figure holding ball counter 203a Depending on the value (number of special figure reservation balls N) and the like, tables with different selection ratios of each effect pattern are provided. Such a table (not shown) is provided in the ROM 202 similarly to the above-described variation type counters CS1 and CS2.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). In the present embodiment, for example, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side of the ball. Acquired when it is detected that the image has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be selected, and the range is “5 to 153”. Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win from the value of the second random number counter C4 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 9).

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

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 9), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 8) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a first entrance switch 208a. And various switches 208 including a switch group or a sensor group (not shown), and a solenoid 209 including a large opening solenoid for opening / closing the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a, a solenoid for driving an electric accessory, and the like. It is connected.

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

  Similarly to the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, the RAM 213 stores a stack area for storing the contents of internal registers of the MPU 211, a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 211, various flags and counters, I / O And a work area (work area) in which values such as O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213. Note that the NMI interrupt processing executed by the payout control device 111 is the same processing as the NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 15) executed by the main control device 110.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, payout motor 216, firing controller 112, external output terminal board 260, and the like are connected to input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

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

  The effect control device 117 sets the sound output in the sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, sets the number of lamps to be turned on in the special figure holding lamp 85, and turns on the lamps in the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34. In addition, it controls the setting of turning off and on, the variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 and the jackpot effect.

  The effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, an image controller 274, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an input / output port 277, an output port 278, and bus lines 279 and 280.

  An input / output port 277 is connected to the MPU 271 which is an arithmetic unit via a bus line 279 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 277 is connected to the main controller 110, the image controller 274, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the special figure holding lamp 85.

  A character ROM 275 and a video RAM 276 are connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model with different winning probabilities and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot, a model having the same specifications as the symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is available. Therefore, the production control device 117 is made a common part to reduce the cost.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 collectively performs control of sound output, control of turning on and off various lamps, and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. However, it may be configured such that various controls are shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, control of voice output and control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps are performed by a dedicated control device (voice lamp control device), and control of variable display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 is performed. A dedicated control device (display control device) may be used.

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

  The ROM 272 has an area for storing a special variation setting table 272a. The special variation setting table 272a is used when the effect control device 117 receives from the main control device 110 a variation pattern command and an effect time addition / subtraction command instructing execution of the special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2). It is a table for selecting (selecting) the mode of variation display (variation mode) based on a received command.

  Here, the special variation setting table 272a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining the special variation setting table 272a. The special variation setting table 272a has three types of tables corresponding to the length of the variation time (that is, the second variation time) determined in the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) described later, that is, the first variation table. 1 special variation selection table 272a1 (FIG. 7B), second special variation selection table 272a2 (FIG. 7C), and third special variation selection table 272a3 (FIG. 7D) . Each table 272a1 to 272a3 is assigned a value of a variation mode selection counter 273d to be described later for each mode of special variation that can be selected in the table.

  The special variation is an advanced reach pattern in which a plurality of variation patterns of different types are combined. In this embodiment, two or more unit variation displays among the six types of unit variation displays shown in FIG. Consists of combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the six types of unit variation displays used as the components of the special variation are “normal variation 1”, “normal variation 2”, “normal variation 3”, and “normal reach”. ”,“ Super Reach First Half ”, and“ Super Reach First Half ”. In FIG. 7A, the numbers [1] to [6] attached to the left side of each unit variation display are for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the special variation configuration included in each table 272a1 to 272a3. It is attached for convenience.

  “Normal fluctuation 1” is a fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 6 seconds, “Normal fluctuation 2” is a fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds, and “Normal fluctuation 3” is a fluctuation time of 18 seconds. It is a fluctuation. “Normal reach” is a normal reach fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds.

  “Super Reach First Half” and “Super Reach Second Half” are both super reach fluctuations with a fluctuation time of 12 seconds, but “Super Reach Second Half” has a higher expectation of jackpot than “Super Reach First Half”. It is considered as a high aspect.

  The “super reach fluctuation” is a reach pattern in which a predetermined effect appears between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol. The specific effects that appear between the occurrence of reach and the stop of the final symbol in “super reach fluctuation” include the appearance of a specific character, a specific background display, For example, the design may be changed in a manner (for example, the design is enlarged or reduced, the design is fluctuated, etc.).

  In this embodiment, as described above, the variation time of each unit variation display (normal variation 1 to 3, normal reach, first half of super reach, and second half of super reach) used as a component of special variation is a multiple of six. Therefore, the unit variation display combination constituting the special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) of the second variation time (variation time determined in the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A)) is selected. Easy to make.

  The first special variation selection table 272a1 is a table for selecting a special variation whose variation time (second variation time) is 30 seconds. As shown in FIG. 7B, special fluctuations that can be selected by the first special fluctuation selection table 272a1 are special fluctuations A1 to A4.

  Specifically, for the special variation A1, first, [1] normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [5] first half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Is.

  Special variation A2 is: [1] Normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [5] First half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [6] Second half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. It is. This special variation A2 gives the player a greater sense of expectation than the special variation A1 in which the last displayed unit variation display is [6] the second half of super reach and the last unit variation display is [5] the first half of super reach. easy.

  In the special variation A3, first, [1] normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [6] latter half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. . This special variation A3 is developed from [4] normal reach to [6] the second half of super reach, and [5] the degree of development is larger than the special variation A2 developed from the first half of super reach to the second half of [6] super reach, It is easy to give the player a greater expectation than the special variation A2.

  In the special variation A4, first, [3] normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, and then [6] latter half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. This special variation A4 develops from [3] normal variation 3 which is a deviating variation to [6] the second half of the super reach, so that it is easy to give the player a greater expectation than the special variation A3.

  As described above, all of the four types of special fluctuations (special fluctuations A1 to A4) that can be selected by the first special fluctuation selection table 272a1 are fluctuation displays whose fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) is 30 seconds. The special variations A1 to A4 give different impressions to the player depending on the combination of unit variation displays constituting each.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (b), the first special variation selection table 272a1 is a table used in the case of a big win after the end of the fluctuation display (a table for big hits), and when it comes off after the end of the fluctuation display. It is composed of used tables (outgoing tables), and the allocation of the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d for the special fluctuations A1 to A4 is different between the jackpot table and the outcoming table.

  Specifically, in the jackpot table of the first special variation selection table 272a1, “0” to “19” are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation A1, and the special variation A2 is selected. “20” to “59” are assigned as the range, “60” to “139” are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A3, and “140” to “255” are selected as the range for selecting the special variation A4. "Is assigned. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation A1, the special variation A2, the special variation A3, and the special variation A4 in the jackpot table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 is 20: 40: 80: 116.

  On the other hand, in the deviation table, “140” to “255” are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation A1, and “60” to “139” are selected as the range for selecting the special variation A2. “20” to “59” are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation A3, and “0” to “19” are allocated as the range for selecting the special variation A4. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation A1, the special variation A2, the special variation A3, and the special variation A4 in the detachment table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 is 116: 80: 40: 20.

  Thus, in the big hit table of the first special variation selection table 272a1, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation A4 is most easily selected and the special variation A1 is most difficult to select. On the other hand, in the detachment table, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation A1 is most easily selected and the special variation A4 is most difficult to be selected.

  As described above, the four types of special fluctuations that can be selected by the first special fluctuation selection table 272a1 are easy to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special fluctuation A1 <special fluctuation A2 <special fluctuation A3 <special fluctuation A4. In the big hit table, it is easy to select a special variation with a high sense of jackpot expectation, and in the outlier table, it is easy to select a special variation with a low big hit expectation.

  In other words, when the jackpot (special gaming state) is reached after the end of the change display, the combination of unit change displays constituting the special change (change mode) is the mode with the highest sense of expectation (expectation) for the jackpot occurrence. The selection probability of the aspect with the highest selection probability and the lowest sense of expectation for the occurrence of jackpots is the lowest. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot can be increased, and the player's willingness to play can be increased appropriately.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot does not occur after the end of the variable display (that is, if it is out of place), the combination of unit variable displays that constitute the special fluctuation (variation mode) has the lowest expectation (expectation) for the jackpot occurrence. The mode selection probability is the highest, and the mode selection probability with the highest expectation for jackpot occurrence is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations for the occurrence of the jackpot, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play due to discouragement.

  The second special variation selection table 272a2 is a table for selecting a special variation whose variation time (second variation time) is 42 seconds. As shown in FIG. 7C, special fluctuations that can be selected by the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 are special fluctuations B1 to B4.

  Specifically, as for the special fluctuation B1, first, [3] normal fluctuation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally [5] first half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Is.

  Special variation B2 is [3] Normal variation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, followed by [5] First half of super reach for 12 seconds, and finally [6] Second half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. It is. This special variation B2 gives the player a greater expectation than the special variation B1 in which the last displayed unit variation display is [6] the second half of super reach and the last unit variation display is [5] the first half of super reach. easy.

  The special fluctuation B3 is such that [3] normal fluctuation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds, followed by [4] normal reach for 12 seconds, and finally [6] latter half of the super reach for 12 seconds. . This special variation B3 develops from [4] normal reach to [6] latter half of the superreach, and [5] develops larger than the special variation B2 developed from the first half of the superreach to [6] latter half of the superreach, It is easy to give the player a greater expectation than the special variation B2.

  Special variation B4 is [1] Normal variation 1 is displayed for 6 seconds, [4] Normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and [5] First half of super reach is displayed for 12 seconds, and finally, [6] The second half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. Since the special variation B4 has more stages to develop than the special variation B3, it is easy to give the player a greater expectation than the special variation B3.

  As described above, all of the four types of special fluctuations (special fluctuations B1 to B4) that can be selected by the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 are fluctuations determined by a fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) described later. Although the time (second fluctuation time) is a fluctuation display of 42 seconds, the special fluctuations B1 to B4 give different impressions to the player depending on the combination of the unit fluctuation displays constituting each.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the second special variation selection table 272a2 is also a table (a big hit table) used in the case of a big hit after the end of the change display, similarly to the first special variation selection table 272a1. And a table (out table) used when the display is removed after the end of the variable display. The allocation of the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d with respect to the special variations B1 to B4 is different between the jackpot table and the release table.

  Specifically, in the big hit table of the second special variation selection table 272a2, “0” to “29” are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation B1, and the special variation B2 is selected. “30” to “79” are assigned as the range, “80” to “139” are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B3, and “140” to “255” are selected as the range for selecting the special variation B4. "Is assigned. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation B1, the special variation B2, the special variation B3, and the special variation B4 in the jackpot table of the second special variation selection table 272a2 is 30: 50: 60: 116.

  On the other hand, in the deviation table, “140” to “255” are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation B1, and “80” to “139” are selected as the range for selecting the special variation B2. “30” to “79” are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation B3, and “0” to “29” are allocated as the range for selecting the special variation B4. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special fluctuation B1, the special fluctuation B2, the special fluctuation B3, and the special fluctuation B4 in the outlier table of the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 is 116: 60: 50: 30.

  Thus, in the big hit table of the second special variation selection table 272a2, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation B4 is most easily selected and the special variation B1 is most difficult to select. On the other hand, in the detachment table, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation B1 is most easily selected and the special variation B4 is most difficult to be selected.

  As described above, the four types of special fluctuations that can be selected by the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 are easy to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special fluctuation B1 <special fluctuation B2 <special fluctuation B3 <special fluctuation B4. In the big hit table, it is easy to select a special variation with a high sense of jackpot expectation, and in the outlier table, it is easy to select a special variation with a low big hit expectation.

  In other words, when the jackpot (special gaming state) is reached after the end of the change display, the combination of unit change displays constituting the special change (change mode) is the mode with the highest sense of expectation (expectation) for the jackpot occurrence. The selection probability of the aspect with the highest selection probability and the lowest sense of expectation for the occurrence of jackpots is the lowest. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot can be increased, and the player's willingness to play can be increased appropriately.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot does not occur after the end of the variable display (that is, if it is out of place), the combination of unit variable displays that constitute the special fluctuation (variation mode) has the lowest expectation (expectation) for the jackpot occurrence. The mode selection probability is the highest, and the mode selection probability with the highest expectation for jackpot occurrence is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations for the occurrence of the jackpot, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play due to discouragement.

  The third special variation selection table 272a3 is a table for selecting a special variation whose variation time (second variation time) is 24 seconds. As shown in FIG. 7D, the special fluctuations that can be selected by the third special fluctuation selection table 272a3 are the special fluctuations C1 to C3.

  Specifically, the special variation C1 is [2] normal variation 2 is displayed for 12 seconds and then [4] normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds. The special variation C2 is [2] the normal variation 2 is displayed for 12 seconds, and then [5] the first half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. The special variation C3 is [2] the normal variation 2 is displayed for 12 seconds, and then [6] the second half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. These special fluctuations C1 to C3 tend to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special fluctuation C1 <special fluctuation C2 <special fluctuation C3, based on the difference in expectation given to the player by the unit fluctuation display displayed last. .

  Thus, all of the three types of special fluctuations (special fluctuations C1 to C3) that can be selected by the third special fluctuation selection table 272a3 are fluctuation displays with a fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) of 24 seconds. The special fluctuations C1 to C4 give different impressions to the player according to the combination of unit fluctuation displays constituting each.

  As shown in FIG. 7D, the third special variation selection table 272a3 is also a table (in the case of a big hit after the end of the variation display, similarly to the above-described two special variation selection tables 272a1 and 272a2. A jackpot table) and a table used when the change display comes off after the end of the variable display (outgoing table). The allocation of the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d for the special variations C1 to C3 is different between the jackpot table and the release table.

  Specifically, in the jackpot table of the third special variation selection table 272a3, “0” to “39” are assigned as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation C1, and the special variation C2 is selected. “40” to “125” are assigned as the range, and “126” to “255” are assigned as the range for selecting the special variation C3. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special variation C1, the special variation C2, and the special variation C3 in the jackpot table of the third special variation selection table 272a3 is 40: 86: 130.

  On the other hand, in the deviation table, “126” to “255” are allocated as the range of the variation mode selection counter 273d for selecting the special variation C1, and “40” to “125” are selected as the range for selecting the special variation C2. “0” to “39” are assigned as a range for selecting the special variation C3. Therefore, the selection ratio of the special fluctuation C1, the special fluctuation C2, and the special fluctuation C3 in the deviation table of the third special fluctuation selection table 272a3 is 130: 86: 40.

  Thus, in the jackpot table of the third special variation selection table 272a3, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation C3 is most easily selected and the special variation C1 is most difficult to select. On the other hand, in the detachment table, the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d is assigned so that the special variation C1 is most easily selected and the special variation C3 is most difficult to be selected.

  As described above, the three types of special fluctuations that can be selected by the third special fluctuation selection table 272a3 tend to give the player a sense of expectation in the order of special fluctuation C1 <special fluctuation C2 <special fluctuation C3. The special variation with high expectation of jackpot is easy to be selected, and the special variation with low expectation of jackpot is easy to select on the detaching table.

  In other words, when the jackpot (special gaming state) is reached after the end of the change display, the combination of unit change displays constituting the special change (change mode) is the mode with the highest sense of expectation (expectation) for the jackpot occurrence. The selection probability of the aspect with the highest selection probability and the lowest sense of expectation for the occurrence of jackpots is the lowest. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot can be increased, and the player's willingness to play can be increased appropriately.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot does not occur after the end of the variable display (that is, if it is out of place), the combination of unit variable displays that constitute the special fluctuation (variation mode) has the lowest expectation (expectation) for the jackpot occurrence. The mode selection probability is the highest, and the mode selection probability with the highest expectation for jackpot occurrence is the lowest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations for the occurrence of the jackpot, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the willingness to play due to discouragement.

  By the way, although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the production control device 117 has the first variation time indicated by the variation pattern received from the main control device 110 (that is, the main control device 110 counts the variation type counters CS1 and CS2). The fluctuation time determined based on the special figure holding ball counter 273a (the number of special figure holding balls N at the start of the fluctuation) is set to the fluctuation time (second fluctuation time) and set as such. A variation mode corresponding to the second variation time is set.

  For example, when the effect control device 117 receives a variation pattern command indicating “special variation 1” having a first variation time of 42 seconds from the main control device 110, the special figure holding ball number N at the start of the variation. Is “0” or “1”, the second variation time is set to 42 seconds, which is the same as the first variation time. If the special figure holding ball N is “2” or “3”, the second variation time is The variation time is set (changed) to 30 seconds, which is 12 seconds shorter than the first variation time.

  On the other hand, when the effect control device 117 receives a variation pattern command indicating “special variation 2” having a first variation time of 30 seconds, the special figure reservation ball N at the start of variation is “0” or “ If “1”, the second variation time is set to 30 seconds, which is the same as the first variation time. If the number N of special figure reservation balls is “2” or “3”, the second variation time is set to the first variation time. Is set to 24 seconds, which is 6 seconds shorter than the fluctuation time.

  Next, the effect control device 117 uses the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a3) corresponding to the second variation time set by itself based on the variation pattern received from the main control device 110, and the variation mode selection counter 273d. Is selected as the variation mode of the variation display executed by the third symbol display device 81.

  Thus, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control device 117 can set a plurality of variation times from one variation pattern command received from the main control device 110. A plurality of variation display modes (variation modes) having different variation times can be selected from the pattern command.

  Therefore, it is possible to realize various effects with various variation times with a small variation pattern command. That is, while the consumption of the free space of the main control device 110 is suitably suppressed, the control load of the main control device 110 that outputs the change pattern command to the effect control device 117 is preferably suppressed, and various variations due to various change times are obtained. Production can be realized.

  Returning again to FIG. The RAM 273 of the effect control device 117 includes a special figure holding ball counter 273a, an AND operation result memory 273b, a variation time counter 273c, and a variation mode selection counter 273d.

  The special figure holding ball counter 273a is a variable display performed on the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), and wins the first entrance 64 held in the main controller 110. It is a counter that counts the number of times of variable display (holding number of times, number of waiting times) based on

  In the special figure holding ball counter 273a, when a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a is received from the main controller 110, the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a is based on the received holding number command. Is set. That is, the special figure reservation ball counter 273a indicates the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203a of the main control device 110.

  Although details will be described later, the main controller 110 adds 1 to the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203a when the ball enters the first entrance 64 (winning), and the special figure reservation ball counter 203a. Is notified to the effect control device 117 by the hold number command. On the other hand, when starting the variable display, main controller 110 subtracts 1 from the value of special figure reservation ball counter 203a, and notifies value control device 117 of the value of special figure reservation ball counter 203a by the number-of-holds command. . Therefore, the special figure reservation ball counter 273a increases by 1 every time a ball enters the first entrance 64, and decreases by 1 every time the change starts (at the start of the change). The special figure holding ball counter 273a is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  The AND operation result memory 273b executes a hold number command value indicating a special figure hold ball number N and a predetermined 1-byte value (in this embodiment, executed in a hold number setting process described later (see FIG. 21)). This is a memory for storing the result of the AND operation with “00000001” (binary number).

  Although details will be described later, the result of the AND operation between the value of the hold number command and a predetermined 1-byte value (that is, the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b) is classified into the number N of special figure hold balls. It is a value according to. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the special figure reservation ball number N (that is, the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 273a) is “1” or less, the result after the AND operation is “00000000” (binary number). ), And when the special figure holding ball number N is “2” or more, the result after the AND operation is divided into “00000001” (binary number).

  When the hold number command received by the effect control device 117 is transmitted at the start of the fluctuation of the special fluctuation, the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is the special fluctuation (special fluctuation 1, 2). Is used to set the variation time (ie, the second variation time). Although details will be described later, when the production control device 117 receives a variation pattern command indicating special variation (special variation 1, 2), the variation received by the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A). The value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is added to the pattern command, and the second variation time corresponding to the obtained value is determined. The AND operation result memory 273b is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  The variation time counter 273c is a counter for managing the variation time of the variation display of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the variation time counter 273c sets the initial value (variation time to be executed) based on the variation pattern command and the effect time addition / subtraction command, and then executes the variation effect process (see FIG. 19) every 20 ms. Each time, the value is subtracted by one.

  The value set as the initial value in the fluctuation time counter 273c is the second fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) based on the fluctuation pattern command received from the main controller 110. This is a value corresponding to the time obtained by adding and subtracting the time corresponding to the performance time addition / subtraction command (ie, the variation time to be executed). As described above, since the fluctuation time counter 273c is updated every 20 ms, for example, if the time after addition / subtraction of the time corresponding to the effect time addition / subtraction command is 30 s, “1500” is set as the initial value. . The variation time counter 273c is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on.

  The variation mode selection counter 273d is a counter that is referred to when a special variation pattern (variation pattern) is selected from the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a2). In other words, the special variation pattern is selected by selecting a variation pattern corresponding to the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d from the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a2).

  In this embodiment, the variation mode selection counter 273d is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 255, and reaches a maximum value (ie, 255), and then returns to 0. This variation mode selection counter 273d is initialized (cleared to 0) in the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the effect control device 117 that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  The RAM 273 is a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 271, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271, and a work area for storing various flags, counters, and I / O values. (Working area). Further, the RAM 273 includes various memories, flags, counters, and the like.

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

  The character ROM 275 is a memory that stores data for presentation such as symbols (background symbols, third symbols, and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed form. The character ROM 275 stores, for example, various data for effects used for variable display (variable effects), a character pattern of the third symbol, a background symbol, a notice character symbol, and the like. Various types of data for presentation include normal fluctuation (for example, normal fluctuation 1, normal fluctuation 2, normal fluctuation 3, normal fluctuation 4), normal reach fluctuation, and super reach fluctuation (first half of super reach, second half of super reach). Data to be used (hereinafter referred to as “variable display data”) and the like are applicable.

  In the present embodiment, the special fluctuations such as the special fluctuation 1 and the special fluctuation 2 are combinations of normal fluctuation, normal reach fluctuation, and super reach fluctuation, so that the fluctuation display data for the special fluctuation is Not remembered. On the other hand, the variation display data for special variation may be prepared and stored in the character ROM 275.

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

  The video RAM 276 is a memory for storing effect data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a decompressed state (a state where it can be used immediately). The video RAM 276 has a variable display data storage area 276a.

  The variation display data storage area 276a is a memory for storing variation display data for performing variation display (variation effect) in the third symbol display device 81. When variation display is started in the third symbol display device 81, an image corresponding to variation display data (variation display such as high-speed variation) stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a is displayed according to time. It is displayed on the display device 81.

  The reason why various data are read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variable effect data storage area 276a is because the RAM is generally faster than the ROM. For example, when the presentation data is read from the character ROM 275 and displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read, and smooth display is not possible or clear. This is because the display may not be possible. This is also because the processing of the display data (for example, changing the size of the decorative design or changing the color of the background design) is easier when stored in the RAM.

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

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15), store the information on the occurrence of power interruption in the RAM 203 and the RAM 213, and complete it.

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

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the pachinko machine 10 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 includes a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer interrupt process that is periodically started (in a 2 ms cycle in this embodiment). And activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal, and are roughly divided into NMI interrupt processing.

  First, referring to FIG. 8, a startup process when the main controller 110 is turned on will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in advance in the stack pointer and waits for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the effect control device 117 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. Therefore, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed. Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S111. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S111 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S111 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the processing of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After the initialization process of the RAM 203 (S112, S113), the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interruption is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted (output) to the hall computer 600 via each sub-side control device (peripheral control device) or the external output terminal board 260. (S201). By this external output process (S201), for example, the presence or absence of winning detection information detected by the switch reading process of S501 (see FIG. 13) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the number of acquired balls to the payout control device 111 A prize ball command corresponding to is sent. In addition, by this external output process (S201), a variation pattern command, a type command, a stop command, an effect time addition / subtraction command, and the like necessary for the third symbol display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the effect control device 117. When a ball is fired, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112.

  After the process of S201, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

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

  After the end of the variation process, the jackpot process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the jackpot state (S205). Specifically, the specific winning opening 65a is opened every round of the big hit state, and then a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, nine pieces) is set in the specific winning opening 65a. ) Is a process of repeatedly executing the process of closing the specific winning opening 65a for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds).

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

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

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

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

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S210). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2 and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

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

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 15) has been executed, the power-off process after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117). Transmit (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

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

  Next, the variation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 9). In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display device 37 in the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203a, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls is acquired (S303). After the process of S303, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S304: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure reservation balls N> 0 (S304: Yes), the number N of special figure reservation balls (that is, the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203a) is decremented by 1 (S304), and is provided in the RAM 203. The reserved ball storage area forward process for shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas in the reserved ball storage area (not shown) in order to the execution area side is executed (S305). Detailed processing executed in the reserved ball storage area forward processing (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After execution of the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306), and the fluctuation process (S204) is terminated. The detailed process executed in the change start process (S306) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), a special figure control timer (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is displayed. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed by referring to (S307). A special figure control timer (not shown) is a timer that manages the time from the start of change to the end of change. The variation time displayed on the first symbol display device 37 includes a variation time (second variation time) determined based on the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the number N of special figure reservation balls and a variation type counter CS3. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308).

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

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

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

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), the stop display is set to end (stop) the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37. (S309), a stop command is set in order to synchronize the fluctuation stop of the third symbol display device 81 with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37 (S310), the fluctuation processing (S204) is terminated, and the main processing ( Return to FIG. When receiving the stop command, the effect control device 117 ends the 1 variable display being executed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the above-described reserved ball storage area progressive process (S305) will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) executed in the fluctuation process (see FIG. 10).

  In the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), first, each data (first random number counter value, first hit type counter value, and stop pattern stored in the reserved first area of the reserved ball storage area) The value of the selection counter is shifted to the execution area (S351).

  Next, each data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to an area having a smaller area number (S352). In the present embodiment, data is shifted only for the reserved area where data is stored (held) among the second to fourth reserved areas. Therefore, since a data shift process is not performed for a reserved area in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced, and a control burden can be reduced.

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

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a (the number N of special figure holding balls) (S353), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a after the subtraction is set (S354). ). In this embodiment, when the special figure reservation series N is “0”, “00000000” (binary number) is set as the reservation number command, and when the special figure reservation series N is “1”, “00000010” (binary number) is set as the hold number command. Further, when the special figure holding series N is “2”, “00000011” (binary number) is set as the holding number command, and when the special figure holding series N is “3”, “00000101”. (Binary number) is set as the hold number command.

  The hold number command set by the process of S354 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed next time in the main process (see FIG. 9). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in accordance with the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new holding number is displayed in the lighting state (S355). The reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 10).

  Next, the above-described change start process (S306) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 10).

  In the variation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time.

  In the present embodiment, at the normal probability (low probability), if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 is “310” or “608”, it is determined as a big hit by the process of S401. On the other hand, when the probability is high, the value of the first random number counter C1 is “28, 63, 90, 127, 154, 188, 210, 250, 278, 305, 343, 375, 400, 426, 471, 509, 535, 568, 598, 618 ", the jackpot is determined by the process of S401.

  If it is determined by the process of S401 that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) at the time of the big hit displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S402). Specifically, in S402, after determining the jackpot type (that is, the stop pattern at the time of jackpot) based on the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the determined jackpot type Is set so that the display mode corresponding to the first display unit 37 is displayed. In this embodiment, when the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “1, 2, 3”, the big hit type is “probable big hit”, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “0, 4”. ", The jackpot type is" normal jackpot ".

  After the process of S402, the jackpot type indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 and the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203 Based on the above, a variation pattern is determined (S403).

  Specifically, in S403, the first variation type counter is referred to by referring to a table corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of S402 from among a plurality of first tables (not shown) stored in the ROM 202. The fluctuation pattern (normal reach fluctuation or special fluctuation (special fluctuations 1 and 2) in this embodiment) corresponding to the value of CS1 is determined, and the number of symbol fluctuations in the normal reach fluctuation based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2. (Fluctuation number of symbols until the last stop symbol stops after reach occurrence) is determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit in the process of S401 (S401: No), a display mode (lighted state of the LED 37a) at the time of disconnection displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is set (S410). Specifically, in S410, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, the stop pattern at the time of detachment (rear / rear reach, reach other than front / rear reach, or complete disengagement) is determined. After that, setting is performed so that a display mode corresponding to the determined stop symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  After the processing of S410, the stop pattern at the time of deviation indicated by the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203 The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the value of (S411).

  Specifically, in S411, the first table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 is referred to the table corresponding to the stop symbol at the time of disconnection determined in the process of S411, and the first table is referred to. A fluctuation pattern (in this embodiment, normal fluctuation, normal reach fluctuation, or special fluctuation (special fluctuations 1, 2)) according to the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is determined, and based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, The number of symbol fluctuations in the normal reach fluctuation (the number of fluctuation symbols until the final stop symbol stops after the occurrence of reach) is determined.

  After the processing of S403 or S411, the variation time corresponding to the number N of special figure holding balls is determined from the variation time indicated by the variation pattern determined based on the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 by these processes (S404).

  Next, an effect time (addition / subtraction value of effect time) to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by the process of S404 is determined (S405). At this time, the effect time to be added or subtracted is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area (not shown) in the RAM 203.

  Next, the time obtained from the variation time determined by the process of S404 and the addition / subtraction value of the effect time determined by the process of S405 is set in a special figure control timer (not shown) (S407). The time set in the special symbol control timer by the processing of S407 becomes the variation time of the variation display of the first symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 (that is, the time from the variation start to the variation end).

  After the process of S406, a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the process of S403 or S411 is set (S407). In the present embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern determined by the processing of S403 or S411 is “special variation 1”, “10000000” (binary number) is set as the variation pattern command. For example, when the determined variation pattern is “special variation 2”, “10000001” (binary number) is set as the variation pattern command.

  Note that a variation pattern command indicating “special variation 1”, that is, “10000000” (binary number) is referred to as “variation pattern command A” for convenience, and a variation pattern command indicating “special variation 2”, that is, “ “10000001” (binary number) is referred to as “variation pattern command B” for convenience.

  The variation time indicated by the variation pattern command set by the processing of S407 is a variation time determined based on the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and is a variation time that does not take into account the number N of special figure reserved balls. Although the details will be described later, the presentation control device 117 that has received this variation pattern command, based on the variation time indicated by the received variation pattern command, varies according to the number N of special figure holding balls at the start of variation (that is, the first 2) and a variation mode corresponding to the second variation time is selected.

  After the process of S407, a type command corresponding to the display mode (ie, stop symbol) set in the process of S403 or S411 is set (S408), and the effect according to the addition / subtraction value of the effect time determined in the process of S405 A time addition / subtraction command is set (S409), the fluctuation start process (S306) is terminated, and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 10).

  As described above, after the “holding number command” is set in the reserved ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 11), the “variation pattern command” and “type” are set in the change start process (see FIG. 12). Commands are set in the order of “command” and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”. In the external output process (S201) in the main process (see FIG. 9), since the commands are transmitted in the order in which the commands are set, when the 3rd symbol display device 81 starts the variable display of the 3rd symbol. The commands are output to the effect control device 117 in the order of “pending number command”, “variation pattern command”, “type command”, and “calculation time addition / subtraction command”.

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

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

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When it reaches 619, 15, 238, 250), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding area in the counter buffer in the RAM 203.

  Thereafter, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning at the first entrance 64 (S504), a firing control process is performed (S505), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. The start winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the firing control process is performed on the condition that a touch switch (not shown) for detecting that the player is touching the operation handle 51 is detected and a stop switch (not shown) for stopping the firing is not operated. This is a process for determining on / off of the firing of the sphere. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

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

  When this start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a first winning opening 64 (start winning) (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the special figure holding ball number N of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S602).

  At this time, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of special figure holding balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the first per-random number counter C1 and the first per-type updated in step S503 The values of the counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S603).

  Next, 1 is added to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a (ie, the special figure holding ball number N) (S604), and a holding number command indicating the value of the special figure holding ball number counter 203a after the addition is set. (S605). In the present embodiment, when the special figure reservation series N is “1”, “00000010” (binary number) is set as the reservation number command. Further, when the special figure holding series N is “2”, “00000011” (binary number) is set as the holding number command, and when the special figure holding series N is “3”, “00000101”. (Binary number) is set as the hold number command. When the special figure reservation series N is “4”, “00001000” (binary number) is set as the reservation number command.

  The hold number command set by the process of S605 is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 executed in the main process (see FIG. 9). When the output hold number command is received by the effect control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are turned on in the special figure hold lamp 85.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in accordance with the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203a (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new holding number is displayed in the lighting state (S606). The start winning process (S504) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13).

  On the other hand, there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number of reserved special figure balls N <4 is not satisfied (S602: No) ), S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interruption process.

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

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22. As processing of the MPU 271, startup processing activated upon power-on, main processing executed after the startup processing, and commands executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. Roughly divided into reception interrupt processing.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting associated with power-on is performed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1002). This power-on notification process (S1002) is a notification for notifying that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on. This is performed by the decoration units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

  After the power-on notification process (S1002) is executed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275, and the video is displayed. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 276 (S1003). Then, using the effect data, an initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1004).

  Next, the power supply provided in the RAM 273 indicates whether the current startup process is executed because the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) described later. It is determined whether or not a disconnection processing flag (not shown) is turned on (S1005).

  As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instant blackout, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) occurs, main controller 110 transmits a power-off command to effect controller 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, when receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110, the effect control device 117 stores the power-off occurrence information indicating that the power-off command has been received in the RAM 273. Then, power-off processing (see S1109 in FIG. 17) is executed. The power-off process in progress flag is turned on before the power-off process and turned off after the power-off process is completed.

  That is, whether or not the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag. It should be noted that data in the RAM 273 is lost during the execution of the power-off process or when the power supply is completely shut down after the completion of the execution. In this case, the power-off process flag is turned off.

  More specifically, the case where the power-off process in progress flag is off is a case where the current startup process is executed after one of the following three states is entered. The first state is a state where the power supply is completely shut off. When the power is completely shut down, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so that the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  As a second state, a power interruption process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power supply was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the power interruption process was completed. This is a state where the MPU 271 is reset. In this case, since the power is not shut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without loss. Further, since the power-off process is completed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  The third state is a state in which only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. In other words, if the MPU 271 is reset without executing the power-off process (without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110), the data in the RAM 273 is held while the power-off process in progress flag remains off. Is done.

  If the current startup process is executed after any of the three states described above, that is, if the power-off flag is off (S1005: No), whether or not the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed is determined. Confirm (S1006). Note that whether or not the data has been destroyed is that the data in the RAM 273 is normally held when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued using the data.

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007, and initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1011.

  More specifically, when the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off when the power is turned off). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, the power cut-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power cut-off process was completed. Thus, when the current startup process is started or after the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the current startup process is started. Since the keyword “55AAh” is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1011.

  In the process of S1005, when the power-off process flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power-off occurred. In this case, the MPU 271 is reset in the middle of executing the power-off process. In this case, the current storage state of the RAM 273 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since it is difficult to continue control in such a case, the process proceeds to S1007 and initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

  In the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007), and it is determined whether the RAM 273 is normal based on the check result (S1008). As a check method performed in S1007, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. Determine. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 273 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 273 to zero.

  If an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the RAM 273 (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1014), and the power is shut off. Loop endlessly. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 273 of an abnormality. Moreover, you may comprise so that abnormality of RAM273 may be alert | reported on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  On the other hand, if the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273, it is determined that the RAM 273 is normal (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273, and the RAM destruction check data Is set (S1009). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 273.

  After the process of S1109, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1010). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1109 in FIG. 17) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely shut off. Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Or when the MPU 271 is reset upon completion of execution.

  Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is on (S1010: Yes), the work area (work area) of the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117. (S1011) After setting the initial value of the RAM 273 (S1012), the interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, the case where the power-off flag is off at the time of start-up processing is, for example, when power is turned on again after the power is completely shut down (data in the RAM 273 including data of the power-off flag is lost). Or the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the power-off flag is not turned on (that is, without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110). In this case, data in the RAM 273 is held.

  Therefore, as a result of checking in the process of S1010, if the power-off flag is turned off (S1010: No), the process of S1011 that is the work area clear process of the RAM 273 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S1012. Is set (S1012), interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Note that when the power-off flag is turned off, the clearing process of S1011 is skipped because only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the production control device 117 can be continued by saving the work area data without clearing it. In addition, when the processing of S1007 to S1009 is executed, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the processing of S1007, so that it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the main process executed after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117. This main process is a process for executing control related to game effects (such as voice output and display), and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 16) of the above-described effect control device 117, and thereafter repeatedly. It is a process to be executed.

  In the main processing, first, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was executed (that is, since the processing of S1101 was executed last time) (S1101), and the previous determination is executed. If 1 ms or more has elapsed since then (S1101: Yes), an audio lamp effect process, which is a process of executing various lamp lighting control, audio output control, and the like, is executed (S1102), and the process proceeds to S1103. . Details of the sound lamp effect process (S1102) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if 1 ms has not yet elapsed from the previous determination as a result of the determination in S1101 (S1101: No), the process of S1102 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1103. Note that when 1 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed in S1101, the process of the audio lamp effect process (S1102) is skipped in the sound lamp effect process (S1102). This is because it is not necessary to execute the lighting control and the sound output control with a cycle shorter than 1 ms.

  In S1103, it is determined whether 20 ms or more has elapsed since the previous determination was performed (that is, since the processing of S1103 was performed last time) (S1103). At this time, when 20 ms or more have elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: Yes), a moving image (image) corresponding to the changing effect is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. The variation effect process which is a process is executed (S1104), and the process proceeds to S1105. The details of the variation effect process (S1104) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1101, if 20 ms has not yet elapsed since the previous determination was executed (S1103: No), the process of S1104 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1105. It should be noted that the variation effect processing (S1104) is skipped when 20 ms has not elapsed since the previous determination was executed by the processing of S1103. This variation effect processing is performed by the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. This is because it is not necessary to execute such a process with a cycle shorter than 20 ms because the image to be displayed is updated according to the variation time.

  In the process of S1105, the variation mode selection counter 273d is updated (that is, 1 is added to the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d) (S1105). After the processing of S1105, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 273 (S1106). The information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored when a power interruption command is received from main controller 110.

  If it is determined by the processing of S1106 that the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1106: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1108), and the power interruption processing is performed. Execute (S1109). After executing the power-off process (S1109), the power-off process flag is turned off (S1110), and then the process is looped infinitely.

  In the power-off process of S1109, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited, and each output port is turned off, and the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the third symbol display device 81 are turned on. Turn off the output. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased. Each output port is turned off in order to prevent abnormal display and abnormal audio output from being performed. The player should not be confused by abnormal display or abnormal audio output. Because.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1106, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored (S1106: No), the keyword “55AAh” stored in the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 of the startup process (see FIG. 16) is stored. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1107). If the RAM 273 is not destroyed (S1107: No), the process returns to S1101, and the above-described processes of S1101 to S1107 are repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM 273 is destroyed by the process of S1107 (S1107: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, since it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and the process is in an infinite loop, the variation effect process (S1104) is not executed, and thereafter, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is not changed. Thus, the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, and can call a hall clerk or the like to request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. When it is confirmed that the RAM 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, etc. It is good also as what performs notification of RAM destruction.

  Next, the above-described audio lamp effect process (S1102) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the sound lamp effect process (S1102) executed in the main process (see FIG. 17) of the effect control process 117.

  In the sound lamp effect process (S1102), first, the output of each lamp (for example, the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, etc.) is set so as to be in the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1205 described later. (S1201).

  After the process of S1201, a customer waiting effect process (S1202) is executed, and a reserved number display update process is executed (S1203). In the customer waiting effect process (S1202), when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, a setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed. In the hold number display update process (S1203), the number of lighting of the special figure hold lamp 85 is updated based on the hold number command transmitted from the main control device 110 and received.

  Next, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1204). In this frame button input monitoring / production process (S1204), the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process of setting to perform an effect corresponding to. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided on the pachinko machine, the process of S1204 can be omitted.

  After execution of the frame button input monitoring / production process (S1204), the lamp editing process is executed (S1205), and the sound editing / output process is executed (S1206). In the lamp editing process (S1205), the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamps 34, and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process (S1206), the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting. .

  After the process of S1206, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1207), the sound lamp effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 17). In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1207), based on the variation pattern command transmitted and received from the main control device 110, a time synchronized with the time required for the variation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process (S1207), the lamp editing process in S1205 and the sound editing / output process in S1206 are executed.

  Next, the above-described variation effect process (S1104) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the fluctuating effect process (S1104) executed in the main process (see FIG. 17) of the effect control process 117.

  In the variation effect process (S1104), first, it is determined whether or not the variation effect being executed on the third symbol display device 81 is a jackpot effect (that is, whether or not it is a jackpot) (S1221). If it is medium (S1221: Yes), the jackpot effect process is executed (S1230). In the jackpot effect process, the number of rounds is updated, the number of winning balls is updated, the background image is updated for each round (for example, the effect data is read from the character ROM 275 for each round, and the predetermined number in the video RAM 276 is set. Write to the area). After the jackpot effect process (S1230) ends, the change effect process ends, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in the process of S1221 (S1221: No), it is determined whether or not the 3rd symbol display device 81 is executing the variation display of the 3rd symbol (that is, whether or not it is varying). (S1222). At this time, if not changing (S1222: No), it is determined whether a change start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is on (S1223).

  The variation start flag (not shown) is a flag for instructing the start of variation display of the third symbol, and when it is determined in S1223 that the variation start flag is on, the variation display of the third symbol is started. . This variation start flag is set to ON when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received (see FIG. 20), and is set to OFF when starting the variation display of the third symbol.

  If the result of determination in S1223 is that the variation start flag is off (S1223: No), other display processing is executed (S1232). The other display processing is, for example, display processing such as a customer waiting effect that is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player. After the execution of the other display process (S1232), the variation effect process is terminated and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the result of determination in S1223 is that the variation start flag is on (S1223: Yes), the variation start flag is turned off (S1224), and the variation time counter (not shown) provided in the RAM 273 is set. An initial value is set (S1225). Note that a variation time counter (not shown) is a counter for measuring the elapsed time from the start of variation display of the third symbol.

  Here, the initial value set in the fluctuation time counter in S1225 is the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) described later (that is, based on the fluctuation pattern command and the hold number command (that is, FIG. 22A). The time obtained from the second variation time) and the addition / subtraction value of the production time indicated by the production time addition / subtraction command (that is, the time added / subtracted from the second fluctuation time), that is, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time to be executed. is there. That is, the same value as the fluctuation time counter 273c of the main control device 110 is set to the fluctuation time counter of the effect control device 117.

  After the processing of S1225, 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter to start measuring the variation time (S1226), and whether or not the value of the variation time counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not it is within the variation time. Is determined (S1227).

  On the other hand, if the result of determination by the processing of S1222 is that the variation display of the third symbol is being executed (during variation) (S1222: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time counter (S1231), and the processing of S1227 It shifts to and it is determined whether it is within the fluctuation time.

  If the result of determination in S1227 is within the variation time (S1227: Yes), the third symbol display device (LCD) is used using the variation effect data stored in the variation effect data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276. In 81, an image corresponding to the fluctuation effect data (fluctuation effect such as high-speed fluctuation) is displayed (S1228). Thereafter, the variation effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 17).

  On the other hand, if the value of the fluctuation time counter is 0, that is, if the fluctuation time has ended (S1227: No) as a result of the determination by the processing of S1227, the setting is made based on the type command received from main controller 110. The stopped symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 (S1229), the variation effect process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 17).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a command reception interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing command reception interrupt processing. This command reception interrupt process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control device 110, and is executed every time various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 are received. It is.

  In the command reception interrupt process, first, it is determined whether or not a pending number command has been received (S1301). If no pending number command has been received (S1301: No), the process proceeds to S1302.

  On the other hand, when the hold number command is received (S1301: Yes), the special figure hold ball number setting process is executed (S1306), and the process proceeds to S1302. In the special figure reserved ball number setting process (S1306), the value of the special figure reserved ball counter 273a is set based on the hold number command, and the hold number command is set so that the second fluctuation time can be obtained. This process is used for a predetermined calculation, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S1302, it is determined whether a variation pattern command has been received (S1302). At this time, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1302: No), the process proceeds to S1303.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern command is received (S1302: Yes), the variation start flag (not shown) provided in the RAM 203 is turned on (S1307), and the variation time indicated by the variation pattern command (first time) From the variation time), a variation time determination process for determining a variation time (second variation time) corresponding to the number N of special figure reservation balls is executed (S1308), and the process proceeds to S1303. Details of the variation time determination process (S1308) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S1303, it is determined whether a type command has been received (S1303). At this time, if the type command has not been received (S1303: No), the process proceeds to S1304.

  On the other hand, when the type command is received (S1303: Yes), the stop symbol is set based on the received type command (S1309), and the second variable time determined by the variable time determination process (S1308) described above. Based on the above, a variation mode selection process (S1310) for selecting a variation mode of the variation display is executed, and the process proceeds to S1304. Details of the variation mode selection process (S1310) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S1304, it is determined whether an effect time addition / subtraction command has been received (S1304). At this time, when the effect time addition / subtraction command is not received (S1304: No), the process proceeds to S1305.

  On the other hand, when the effect time addition / subtraction command is received (S1304: Yes), the effect time addition / subtraction value indicated by the received effect time addition / subtraction command is acquired (S1311), and the process proceeds to S1305. As a result of acquiring the addition / subtraction value of the effect time in S1311, a notice effect (for example, a slip effect or a return effect) to be added to the variable display of the third symbol is determined. For example, when the effect time addition / subtraction value is +0.5 seconds, a return effect of one symbol is added as a notice effect.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether another command has been received (S1305). At this time, when another command is received (S1305: Yes), processing according to the other command is executed (S1312), and this command reception interrupt processing is terminated. For example, if a power-off command is received, information on occurrence of power-off is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 273 in S1312.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the process of S1305, if no other command has been received (S1305: No), the process of S1312 described above is skipped, and this command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, the special figure reservation ball number setting process (S1306) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing a special figure reserved ball number setting process (S1306) executed when a hold number command is received in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  In the special figure holding ball number setting process, first, the special figure holding ball number N indicated by the received holding number command is set in the special figure holding ball counter 273a (S1401). As a result of the process of S1401, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the received hold number command are lit in the special figure hold lamp 85 at the next execution of the hold number display update process (see S1203 in FIG. 18). Is done.

  After the processing of S1401, whether or not the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is less than “4”, that is, the special figure holding ball number N indicated by the received holding number command is any one of “0” to “3”. It is confirmed whether or not (S1402).

  If the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a is “4” as a result of the confirmation in the process 1402 (S1402: No), the received holding ball command is transferred to the holding ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 11) is not a holding ball command set. Therefore, in such a case, the processing of S1402 and S1403, which will be described later, is unnecessary, so these processing is skipped and the special figure reservation ball number setting processing (S1306) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 273a is less than “4” as a result of the confirmation in S1402 (S1402: Yes), the AND operation of the received hold number command and “00000001” (binary number) (S1403), the obtained calculation result is stored in the AND calculation result memory 273b (S1404), and the special figure reservation ball number setting process (S1306) is terminated.

  Here, FIG. 21B is a reference diagram showing a calculation result by an AND calculation executed in S1403 of the special figure reservation ball number setting process. The reservation number command used in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is “00000000” (binary number) when the special figure reservation series N is “0”, and the special figure reservation series N is “1”. “00000010” (binary number), “0000001” (binary number) when the special figure reservation series N is “2”, and “00000101” when the special figure reservation series N is “3”. "(Binary number).

  Therefore, the operation result (AND operation result) by the AND operation executed in S1403 is “00000000” when the special figure holding ball number N is “0” or “1” as shown in FIG. ”(Binary number) is obtained, and“ 00000001 ”(binary number) is obtained when the special figure reservation ball number N is“ 2 ”or“ 3 ”.

  That is, in the present embodiment, by the AND operation executed in S1403, a group of holding number commands in which the special figure holding ball number N is “1” or less and a holding in which the special figure holding ball number N is “2” or more. It can be divided into two groups: a number command group. In this way, the pending number command can be efficiently divided by subjecting the pending number command and “00000001” (binary number) to the AND operation.

  Although the details will be described later, these AND operation results (that is, data that divides the pending number command into two) are used in the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A), whereby one variation pattern command is obtained. Two fluctuation times (second fluctuation times) can be obtained from the fluctuation time shown (first fluctuation time) according to the number N of special figure reservation balls. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is no need to output a different variation pattern command from the main control unit 110 for each variation time corresponding to the special figure reservation ball number N.

  Next, the above-described change time determination process (S1308) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22A is a flowchart showing the variation time determination process (S1308) executed when a variation pattern command is received in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 20). FIG. It is a reference figure which shows the 2nd fluctuation | variation time determined by the fluctuation | variation time determination process with respect to fluctuation | variation.

  In the variation time determination process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the received variation pattern command is a variation pattern command indicating a special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) (S1421). That is, in S1421, it is confirmed whether the received command is the fluctuation pattern command A (“10000000” (binary number)) or the fluctuation pattern command B (“10000001” (binary number)).

  If the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command A or variation pattern command B (S1421: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in S1421, the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is included in the received variation pattern command. Are added (1422).

  As described above, the AND operation result memory 273b stores a 1-byte value corresponding to the number N of special figure holding balls indicated by the holding ball command received prior to the change pattern command when the change display is started ( (See S1403 in FIG. 21A). Therefore, in S <b> 1422, “00000000” (binary number) or “00000001” (binary number) is added to the variation pattern command A or the variation pattern command B.

  When the process of S1422 is executed, if the received fluctuation pattern command is the fluctuation pattern command A, if the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of fluctuation is “1” or “2”, the addition result If “10000000” is obtained and the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of fluctuation is “2” or “3”, “10000001” is obtained as an addition result (see FIG. 22B). That is, the values (addition results) obtained by adding the variation pattern command A and each value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b are different from each other by “1” (binary number).

  On the other hand, if the received variation pattern command is variation pattern command B, if the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of variation is “1” or “2”, “10000001” is obtained as the addition result, and variation If the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start is “2” or “3”, “10000010” is obtained as an addition result (see FIG. 22B). Therefore, the value (addition result) obtained by adding the variation pattern command B and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is also “1” (binary number) as in the case of the variation pattern command A. Only different values.

  In the present embodiment, the second variation time is determined based on the addition result in S1422. Specifically, in S1423 executed after the processing of S1422, the addition result of the variation pattern command A or the variation pattern command B and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is determined (S1423).

  At this time, if it is determined that the addition result is “10000000” (binary number) (S1423: 10000000), the variation time (that is, the second variation time) is determined to be 24 seconds (S1424). The time determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the addition result is “10000001” (binary number) (S1423: 10000001), the second variation time is determined to be 30 seconds (S1425), and the variation time determination process is terminated. .

  When it is determined that the addition result is “10000000” (binary number) (S1423: 10000010), the second variation time is determined to be 42 seconds (S1426), and the variation time determination process is terminated.

  Therefore, when the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command A (that is, the variation pattern command indicating “special variation 1”), the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of variation is “1” or “2”. If there is, the second variation time is determined to be 42 seconds, and if the special figure holding ball number N at the start of the variation is “2” or “3”, the second variation time is 12 seconds from 42 seconds. The short 30 seconds are determined (see FIG. 22B).

  On the other hand, when the received variation pattern command is the variation pattern command B (that is, the variation pattern command indicating “special variation 2”), the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of variation is “1” or “2”. If there is, the second variation time is determined to be 30 seconds, and if the special figure holding ball number N at the start of the variation is “2” or “3”, the second variation time is 6 seconds from 30 seconds. It is determined to be a short 24 seconds (see FIG. 22B).

  As described above, the value (addition result) obtained by adding the variation pattern command (variation pattern command A or variation pattern command B) and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b is “1” (binary number). ) Are different values, the addition result can be easily classified.

  Further, since the second fluctuation time is determined from the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b, the special figure holding ball number N at the start of the fluctuation is “2” or “3”. And the second fluctuation time for the fluctuation pattern command B when the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of fluctuation is “1” or “2”. Even in the case of different variation pattern commands such that both are 30 seconds, the same second variation time can be assigned according to the number N of special figure reservation balls.

  Returning again to FIG. As a result of checking in the processing of S1421, when a variation pattern command other than the variation pattern command indicating the special variation is received (S1421: No), determination of the second variation time for the variation pattern indicating the special variation described above (ie, , S1422 to S1426), the variation time for each variation pattern is determined using the value stored in the AND operation result memory 273b (S1427), and the variation time determination process is terminated.

  Next, the above-described variation mode selection process (S1311) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a variation mode selection process (S1311) executed when a type command is received in the command reception interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  In the variation mode selection process, first, it is determined whether the variation mode is selected for the special variation, that is, the variation time determination processing (see FIG. 22A) described above for the reception of the variation pattern command of the special variation. It is determined whether the variation mode is selected based on the second variation time (S1441).

  If the result of determination in S1441 is selection of a variation mode for special variation (S1441: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the received type command indicates a big hit (probability big hit or normal big hit). (S1442).

  As a result of checking in the processing of S1442, if the received type command indicates a jackpot (S1442: Yes), the special variation selection table 272a1 corresponding to the second variation time determined by the variation time determination processing described above. A table for jackpot is selected from 272a3 (S1443).

  That is, in S1443, if the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process is 30 seconds, the jackpot table in the first special variation selection table 272a1 (see FIG. 7B) is selected, and the second If the fluctuation time is 42 seconds, the jackpot table of the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 (see FIG. 7C) is selected, and if the second fluctuation time is 24 seconds, the third special fluctuation selection is selected. A jackpot table for the table 272a3 (see FIG. 7D) is selected.

  On the other hand, as a result of confirmation by the processing of S1442, if the received type command does not indicate a jackpot and is a stop symbol at the time of detachment (complete detachment, front / rear detachment reach, or reach other than anteroposterior detachment) (S1442: No), Of the special variation selection tables 272a1 to 272a3 corresponding to the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process described above, a table for detachment is selected (S1447).

  That is, in S1447, if the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process is 30 seconds, the outlier table of the first special variation selection table 272a1 (see FIG. 7B) is selected, and the second If the fluctuation time is 42 seconds, the detachment table of the second special fluctuation selection table 272a2 (see FIG. 7C) is selected, and if the second fluctuation time is 24 seconds, the third special fluctuation selection is selected. A table for removal of the table 272a3 (see FIG. 7D) is selected.

  After the processing of S1443 or S1447, the variation mode is selected based on the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d with reference to the selected special variation selection tables 272a1 to 272a3 (S1444).

  Then, the variation display data corresponding to the selected variation mode is read from the character ROM 275 and stored in the variation display data storage area 276a of the video RAM 276 (S1445), and the variation mode selection process is terminated. By the change display data being stored in the change effect data storage area 276a by the processing of S1445, the change display based on the change display data is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination by the processing of S1441, when the variation mode for the variation display other than the special variation is selected (S1441: No), the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command (that is, the first variation time) ( In this embodiment, referring to a table (not shown) in the ROM 272 corresponding to normal fluctuation or normal reach fluctuation), a fluctuation mode corresponding to the value of the fluctuation mode selection counter 273d is selected (S1446), and the processing of S1445 is performed. Migrate to

  In S1446, similar to the above-described selection of the variation mode for the special variation (that is, S1442 to S1444, S1447), the variation mode selection provided in the ROM 272 according to the second variation time and the type command is used. A variation mode may be selected based on the value of the variation mode selection counter 273d using a table (not shown).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control device 110 outputs one variation pattern command (first command) indicating special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) to the effect control device 117. The two fluctuation times (second fluctuation times) can be obtained for the one special fluctuation indicated by the fluctuation pattern command in accordance with the number N of special figure reservation balls at the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, even when the variation time varies according to the number N of special figure reservation balls, a variation pattern command that differs for each variation time according to the number N of special figure reservation balls is sent from the main control means 110 to the effect control device 117. There is no need to output, and an increase in the number of variation pattern commands stored in the main controller 110 can be suitably suppressed.

  At this time, the production control device 117 can recognize the number N of the special figure reservation balls at the start of the fluctuation by the reservation number command received from the main control device 110. The number-of-holds command may be output from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 so as not to cause a flaw between the number N of the special figure hold balls and the number of lamps in the special figure hold lamp 85. Since this command is required, a command for transmitting information necessary for determining the second variation time to the effect control device 117 by diverting the pending number command to the determination of the second variation time. Since there is no need to provide it, the number of commands does not increase.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to realize various presentations with various storage times with a small storage amount, and to suppress an increase in the number of commands output from the main controller 110. As a result, an increase in the control burden on the main controller 110 can be suitably suppressed.

  Further, when the second fluctuation time is determined from the fluctuation pattern command (first command) and the hold number command (second command), the hold number command (that is, the special figure) is determined according to the contents of the fluctuation pattern command. The handling of the variation pattern command by the number of reserved balls N) is different. Specifically, since the time difference between the two fluctuation times differs according to the number N of special figure holding balls depending on the content of the fluctuation pattern command, the number of commands depends on the combination of the fluctuation pattern command and the number of holding commands. It is possible to set various variation modes of the variation time while suppressing the increase in the number of variations. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of effects.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the variation display type (first variation time) indicated by the variation pattern command is converted to the second variation time using the hold number command. The second variation time may be obtained from the variation display type indicated by the variation pattern command using the time addition / subtraction command.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation time is determined from the variation pattern command and the hold number command, and the variation mode is selected. However, not only the two commands of the variation pattern command and the hold number command are used. The second variation time may be determined using other one or more commands. For example, the second variation time may be determined by further using the effect time addition / subtraction command as the third command in addition to the variation pattern command and the hold number command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the production control device 117 performs an AND operation on the received hold number command and “00000001” (binary number) to obtain the segment data (ie, “00000000” (binary number) or “ Although “00000001” (binary number)) is obtained, the operation for obtaining the segment data is not limited to the AND operation described above. For example, the configuration may be such that “00000000” (binary number) or “00000001” (binary number) is obtained as segmented data by NOR operation of the received hold number command and “11111110” (binary number).

  In the above embodiment, since the AND operation of the hold number command and “00000001” (binary number) is performed, the first segment data in which all bits are “0” and the least significant bit are “1”. The second segment data with the remaining bit being “0” was obtained, but the predetermined bit is “1” and the remaining bits are “AND” such as an AND operation of the hold number command and “00001000” (binary number). A configuration may be adopted in which the division data is obtained by an AND operation of the data “0” and the hold number command.

  For example, a 1-byte command in which at least the third bit (the third bit to the left from the least significant bit) is “1” is reserved when the special figure holding ball number N is “0” or “1” When a 1-byte command having at least the third bit “0” is a reserved number command when the special figure reserved ball number N is “2” or “3”, “00001000” (2 As a result of an AND operation with (hexadecimal number), the pending number command can be converted into either “00000000” (binary number) or “00001000” (binary number) segment data.

  Alternatively, the data to be subjected to the AND operation with the hold number command is not a data such as “00000001” (binary number) or “00001000” (binary number), in which one bit at a predetermined position is “1”. Data having a bit “1” (for example, “00000011” (binary number)) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the least significant bit of the number-of-holds command with the special figure holding ball number N being “0” or “1” is “0”, and the special figure holding ball number N is “2” or “3”. The least significant bit of the hold number command “1” is “1”, so that the special figure hold ball number N is “0” or “1” by AND operation of the hold number command and “00000001” (binary number). In some cases, the first division data (“00000000” (binary number)) is obtained, and when the special figure reservation ball number N is “2” or “3”, the second division data (“00000001” (binary number)) ) Was obtained. At this time, for example, if the number-of-holds command is “00000110” (binary number) when the number N of reserved figure balls is “2”, the number-of-holding commands N is “0” to “ It can be divided into a case of “2” and a case where the number N of special figure reservation balls is “3”.

  In the above embodiment, the production control device 117 is configured to obtain data (section data) that divides the hold number command into two by an AND operation of the received hold number command and “00000001” (binary number). When the production control device 117 is provided with a table for converting the hold number command into the division data, and the production control device 117 receives the hold number command, the table is referred to the division number command (ie, the hold number command). , “00000000” (binary number) or “00000001” (binary number)).

  In the above-described embodiment, the two pieces of division data (that is, data for dividing the division number command into two) are obtained from the number-of-holding command. However, the number-of-holding command (that is, a command indicating the special figure holding ball number N). It is good also as a structure which divides into two or more. For example, when the special figure holding ball number N is “0”, when the special figure holding ball number N is “1”, when the special figure holding ball number N is “2”, A configuration in which the number N of balls is “3” may be divided into four. Even when a command other than the pending number command is used to obtain the second variation time from the variation pattern command, the number of divisions based on the command is not limited to two, and various numbers can be used.

  In the above embodiment, the stage control device 117 is changed by preparing two division data (that is, “00000000” (binary number) and “00000001” (binary number)) in the AND operation result memory 273b. Regardless of whether the pattern command A or the variation pattern command B is received, two second variation times are obtained from each variation pattern command. A plurality of groups having different numbers of data may be prepared, and a group to be applied (that is, the number of pieces of divided data) may be changed according to the type of the received variation pattern command.

  For example, when the effect control device 117 receives the variation pattern command A, the variation pattern command A and two pieces of segment data (for example, “00000000” constituting the first group stored in the AND operation result memory 273b). ”(Binary number) and“ 00000001 ”(binary number)) to obtain two second variation times, while the production control device 117 receives the variation pattern command B, this The change pattern command B and four division data (for example, “00000000” (binary number), “00000001” (binary number), “00000010” (2) constituting the second group stored in the AND operation result memory 273b ), And “00000011” (binary number)). It may be configured to obtain the variable time.

  When a plurality of groups are prepared in the AND operation result memory 273b, for example, in the special figure reservation ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), the hold number command is used for the AND operation, and the operation result is AND operation. What is necessary is just to perform the process of S1402-S1404 memorize | stored in the result memory 273b for every group to prepare. Alternatively, a table for converting from the hold number command to the divided data is provided for each group, and when the production control device 117 receives the hold number command, the table is referred to obtain the divided data for each group. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation time is determined from the result of the calculation (addition) of the variation pattern command and the division data obtained from the pending number command. However, the variation pattern command and the division data are determined. Is not limited to addition. For example, the second variation time may be determined from the result of subtracting the classification data from the variation pattern command.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation time is determined from the addition result of the variation pattern command and the division data obtained from the hold number command. However, the change pattern command, the hold number command, and the second The effect control device 117 is provided with a table in which the change time is associated, and when the effect control device 117 receives the change pattern command and the hold number command, the second change time is determined with reference to the table. It is good.

  In the above embodiment, one variation time (second variation time) is associated with one of the addition results of the variation pattern command and the segment data. However, for two or more addition results, One variation time may be associated. For example, in the above embodiment, if the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the segment data is “10000001” (binary number), the second fluctuation time is determined to be 30 seconds. For other addition results that are not assigned (for example, “10000011” (binary number)), the second variation time may be 30 seconds.

  In the above embodiment, the production control device 117 is configured to determine the second fluctuation time from the addition result of the fluctuation pattern command and the division data obtained from the hold number command. Is provided in the effect control device 117, and when the effect control device 117 receives the hold number command, the table is referred to obtain the add / subtract time according to the hold number command, The second variation time may be determined from the addition / subtraction time and the variation time indicated by the variation pattern command.

  In the above embodiment, when the main controller 110 selects a special variation (special variation 1 or special variation 2) based on the first variation type counter CS1, the variation indicating the selected special variation. A pattern command (variation pattern command A or variation pattern command B) is output to the effect control device 117, and the effect control device 117 that receives the variation pattern command receives the second variation time of the special variation indicated by the received variation pattern command. Is determined based on the number-of-holds command, and a special variation selection table corresponding to the determined second variation time is referred to, and one variation mode is selected from a plurality of variation modes. That is, in the above embodiment, the main control device 110 selects one type of variation type (that is, one variation time), and the effect control device 117 belongs to one variation type selected by the main control device 110. It was the structure distributed to several fluctuation | variation aspects.

  On the other hand, main controller 110 distributes one type of special variation selected based on first variation type counter CS1 into more detailed modes (variation times), and provides variation pattern commands corresponding to the finely distributed modes. The output control device 117 may be configured to select one of a plurality of variation modes based on the received one variation pattern command. That is, the main control device 110 may be configured to distribute one type of variation to a finer aspect and then distribute it to a finer aspect on the production control device 117 side.

  For example, the main controller 110 further converts the special fluctuation 1 selected based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 to the special fluctuation 1a based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 or a table for distribution. , Special variation 1b, special variation 1c, etc. are distributed into fine modes, and variation pattern commands according to such finely distributed modes (for example, variation pattern command Aa for special variation 1a, variation for special variation 1b) If the pattern command Ab is the special variation 1c, the variation pattern command Ac) may be output to the effect control device 117, and the mode indicated by the variation pattern command received by the effect control device 117 may be divided into more detailed modes. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a wider variety of variable display.

  In the above embodiment, the second variation obtained based on the number-of-holds command regardless of whether the variation pattern command received by the effect control device 117 is the variation pattern command A or the variation pattern command B. If the time is 30 seconds, the variation mode is selected with reference to the first special variation selection table 272a1 (see FIG. 7B), but even if the second variation time is the same 30 seconds. Depending on whether the received variation pattern command is variation pattern command A (that is, special variation 1) or variation pattern command B (that is, whether it is special variation 2), special variation selection that differs It is good also as a structure which refers to a table.

  For example, the selection table referred to when the variation pattern command A is received is the first special variation selection table 272a1, and the selection table referred to when the variation pattern command B is received is the first special variation selection table 272a1. It is good also as a structure which makes another table. As a table when the second fluctuation time is 30 seconds, for example, a mode (pattern) in which “normal fluctuation 3 is displayed for 18 seconds and then normal reach is displayed for 12 seconds” and “normal fluctuation 3 is 18 After the second display, the first half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds and the second aspect of the normal reach 3 is displayed for 18 seconds and then the second half of the super reach is displayed for 12 seconds. A table sorted according to the value of can be adopted.

  In the above embodiment, the special variation selection table 272a (272a1 to 272a3) provided for each second variation time has different selection probabilities between the jackpot table and the release table, but can be selected. Although the mode is a common configuration, the selectable variation mode may be different between the jackpot table and the release table. For example, the first special variation selection table 272a1 may be configured such that the special variation A1 is not selected in the jackpot table and the special variation A4 is not selected in the outlier table. Alternatively, selectable variation modes may be completely different between the jackpot table and the release table.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first variation time (variation display type) indicated by the variation pattern command is changed to the reference variation time of the variation display type (in the above embodiment, the time reduction by the number N of special figure reservation balls is reduced. The second variation time determined by the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A) is configured to be the reference variation time or a time shorter than the reference time. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the 2nd fluctuation | variation time determined according to a pending | holding number command may be reference | standard fluctuation | variation time or time longer than this reference | standard time. For example, the reference variation time of the special variation 1 is set to 30 seconds when the special figure holding ball number N is “2” or “3”, and the second variation time determined by the variation time determination process is 30 seconds or You may comprise so that it may be 40 seconds. Further, the first variation time indicated by the variation pattern command may be converted into the variation time not including the reference variation time when the first variation time is converted into the second variation time.

  In the above embodiment, the normal reach fluctuation mode (fluctuation time) is determined by using both the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the second fluctuation type counter CS2, but the second fluctuation type counter CS2 is It is good also as a structure which determines the aspect (fluctuation time) of a fluctuation | variation display using only 1st fluctuation | variation classification counter CS1 without providing. Or it is good also as a structure which determines the aspect of a fluctuation | variation display only using 1st fluctuation | variation classification counter CS1, without using 2nd fluctuation | variation classification counter CS2. Alternatively, the variation display variation time may be determined using only the second variation type counter CS2 without providing (or not using) the first variation type counter CS1.

  Alternatively, when the variation display variation time is determined using both the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, and either the first variation type counter CS1 or the second variation type counter CS2 is set. It is good also as a structure which uses together and the case where the fluctuation | variation time of a fluctuation | variation display is determined. In such a case, the fluctuation display fluctuation time is determined using both of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, or the fluctuation display fluctuation is determined using either the first fluctuation type counter CS1 or the second fluctuation type counter CS2. Whether to determine the time can be appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 or the second variation type counter CS2 and the game conditions.

  In addition, instead of the configuration in which the variation display variation time is determined using both the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, the variation display of the variation display is performed by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. It may be configured to determine the variation time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the normal reach variation is selected based on the first variation type counter CS1, the main control device 110 performs the variation according to the mode further finely distributed based on the second variation type counter CS2. Although the configuration is such that the pattern command is output to the effect control device 117, the main control device 110 does not use the second variation type counter CS2, and the main control device 110 shows the variation pattern indicating the normal reach variation selected based on the first variation type counter CS1. The command may be output to the effect control device 117 so that the effect control device 117 selects a detailed variation mode.

  In the above embodiment, four types of variation patterns, ie, normal variation, normal reach variation, special variation 1 and special variation 2, are selected as variation patterns (variation display types) that can be selected based on the first variation type counter CS1. Although prepared, the variation pattern that can be selected based on the first variation type counter CS1 may include a super reach variation or a special reach variation.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which performs control of audio | voice output and lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by one control apparatus (namely, production control apparatus 117), It is good also as a structure which performs control of lighting of various lamps, and control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 by a separate control apparatus.

  For example, a control device (sound lamp control device) for controlling sound output and lighting of various lamps is connected to the main control device 110, and the control device (display control device) controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by sound lamp control. It is also possible to connect to a device so that each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device, and a display instruction is given from the sound lamp control device to the display control device. Alternatively, a control device (display control device) that is controlled by the third symbol display device 81 is connected to the main control device 110, and a control device (sound lamp control device) that controls sound output and lighting of various lamps is displayed control device. In this case, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device, and the display control device may be configured to instruct the sound lamp control device to control sound output or lighting of various lamps. . The command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that a winning to the 1st entrance 64 and the passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be suspended up to 4 times, respectively, the maximum number of times of suspension is limited to 4 times. It may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is different for the part of the third symbol display device 81 by a number or by dividing the number of four divided areas by the number of times of the hold. It may be displayed in a mode (for example, color or lighting pattern), and a light emitting member such as a lamp is provided separately from the first symbol display device 37, and the number of holding times is notified by the light emitting member. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, the main control device 110 outputs a hold number command at the start of change, and obtains the second change time using the hold number command output at the start of change. Each time the device 117 finishes displaying the fluctuation, the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 273a is decremented by 1. When the production control device 117 receives the fluctuation pattern command, the received fluctuation pattern command and the special figure reservation ball counter 273a The second variation time may be determined from the value.

  Further, in the special figure reservation ball number setting process (see FIG. 21A) of the above embodiment, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 273a is less than “4”, the reservation number command and “00000001” (2 The number of hold commands received at the start of fluctuation without determining the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273a (that is, without executing the processing of S1402). Only in the case where it is, it is good also as a structure which performs the AND operation of a pending | holding number command and "00000001" (binary number).

  In the above embodiment, it is determined that the variation time has ended when the value of the variation time counter 273c is “0” in S1227 of the variation effect process (see FIG. 19). A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that the variable time has ended upon receipt of the output stop command.

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

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

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

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

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

  The concept of various inventions included in the gaming machine of the present invention and the various embodiments described above will be shown below.

  Display means capable of displaying identification information, main control means for controlling a game, and variable display of identification information on the display means based on a control command transmitted from the main control means when a start condition is satisfied In the gaming machine provided with the display control means for displaying the display, the display control means includes a change mode setting means for setting the change mode of the change display to be displayed on the display means based on the control command. The variation mode setting means includes first variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode based on a plurality of the control commands including at least a first command and a second command. A gaming machine A1.

  According to the gaming machine A1, the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display unit by the display control unit is a plurality of controls including at least the first command and the second command by the variation mode setting unit in the display control unit. Therefore, it is possible to set various types of variation modes by a combination of specific control commands, thereby diversifying the effects of variation display. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, different variation modes can be set within the range of the variation mode type indicated by the first command by the remaining commands including the second command. At this time, when some of the plurality of control commands used for setting the variation mode are commands used for purposes unrelated to the setting of the variation mode, the above-described effects can be achieved while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Since diversification is possible, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden of the main control means due to diversification of effects.

  In the embodiment described above, the 3rd symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means of the gaming machine A1, the main control device 110 is exemplified as the main control means of the gaming machine A1, and the display of the gaming machine A1 is displayed. As the control means, an effect control device 117 is exemplified. In the above-described embodiment, the variation mode setting unit and the first variation mode setting unit of the gaming machine A1 include the processes in S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reservation ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), the variation time determination process ( The process of S1422-S1426 of FIG.22 (a)) and the process of S1442-S1445, S1447 of a fluctuation | variation aspect selection means (refer FIG. 23) are illustrated.

  In the gaming machine A1, the first variation mode setting means is a variation for selection that is a variation time for selecting the variation mode based on a plurality of control commands including at least the first command and the second command. A selection variation time determination means for determining a time; and a variation aspect selection means for selecting the variation aspect based on the selection variation time determined by the selection variation time determination means. A gaming machine A2.

  According to the gaming machine A2, the selection variation time used for selecting the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display unit by the display control unit is changed to the first command and the second command by the selection variation time determination unit. It is determined based on at least a plurality of control commands. Therefore, the selection variation time can be determined based on a plurality of control commands including at least the first command and the second command, and as a result, the variation mode of the variation display can be set. Depending on the combination, various types of variation modes having various variation times can be set. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, different variation modes can be set within the range of the variation mode type indicated by the first command by the remaining commands including the second command. At this time, when some of the plurality of control commands used for setting the variation mode are commands used for purposes unrelated to the setting of the variation mode, the above-described effects can be achieved while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Since diversification is possible, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden of the main control means due to diversification of effects.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the variation time determination means for selection of the gaming machine A2, the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reservation ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), the variation time determination process (FIG. 22 (a)). The process of S1422-S1426 of reference) is illustrated.

  In the gaming machine A2, the main control unit selects a type of variation mode of the identification information variation display to be performed by the display unit prior to the selection variation time determination unit by the selection variation time determination unit. Main side variation mode selection means, wherein the first command is a command indicating the type of variation mode selected by the main side variation mode selection unit, and the selection variation time determination unit includes the first command and The gaming machine A3 is characterized in that, based on the second command, the selection variation time corresponding to the type of variation mode indicated by the first command and the second command is determined.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the first command used for determining the selection variation time is a command indicating the type of variation mode selected by the main-side variation mode selection means, and the variation mode indicated by the first command The selection variation time according to the type and the second command is determined by the selection variation time determination means. Generally, the approximate variation time (reference variation time) that is a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, so the selection according to the second command is performed from the reference variation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. The variable time for use can be determined. Here, by using a command that is used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it becomes possible to display diversified effects on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. The production can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the above-described embodiment, a variation pattern command is exemplified as the first command of the gaming machine A3.

  In the gaming machine A2 or A3, the selection variation time determination means includes a conversion means for converting the second command into classification data corresponding to the classification, and the first command or data corresponding to the first command. A game machine characterized by comprising: a calculation means for performing a calculation using the classification data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means, and determining the selection variation time based on a calculation result by the calculation means. A4.

  According to the gaming machine A4, after the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command are subjected to the calculation by the calculation means. Based on the calculation result, the selection variation time is determined. Generally, since the approximate variation time (reference variation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, the reference variation time indicated by the variation mode type indicated by the first command is classified according to the second command. By using the calculation with the data, the selection variation time corresponding to the segment data can be obtained from the reference variation time. Here, by using a command that is used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it becomes possible to display diversified effects on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. The production can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the above-described embodiment, the conversion means of the gaming machine A4 is exemplified by the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), and the calculation means of the gaming machine A4 includes a variable time The process of S1422 of the determination process (see FIG. 22A) is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine A4, the calculation means adds the first command or data corresponding to the first command and the segmented data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means. Machine A5.

  According to the gaming machine A5, after the second command is converted into the divided data by the converting means, the divided data is added to the first command or data corresponding to the first command by the calculating means. Based on the obtained result, the selection variation time is determined. Generally, since the approximate variation time (reference variation time) serving as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, the segment data corresponding to the second command is used as the first command (or data corresponding to the first command). Is added, the selection variation time corresponding to the segment data can be obtained from the reference variation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. That is, since the segment data is added to the first command or the data corresponding to the first command, a variation time different from the reference variation time by the number of segment data can be derived. Here, by using a command that is used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it becomes possible to display diversified effects on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. The production can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the gaming machine A4 or A5, the converting means converts the divided data into the divided data by subjecting the second command to a predetermined calculation.

  According to the gaming machine A6, the division data can be obtained by subjecting the second command to a predetermined calculation. Therefore, if the calculation results are the same, one division data can be obtained from a plurality of second commands. it can. Therefore, the second command can be efficiently divided (converted into divided data), and a plurality of second fluctuation times can be efficiently obtained from one first command (ie, the reference fluctuation time). As a result, the diversified effects can be displayed on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, and the effects can be diversified while suppressing the control burden on the main control means.

  In any of the gaming machines A4 to A6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and all the remaining bits are 0, and the second command Are converted into either the first segment data in which all bits are 0 or the second segment data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, A gaming machine A7, wherein the first command or data corresponding to the first command and the first segment data or the second segment data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means are added.

  According to the gaming machine A7, the divided data is obtained by AND operation between the second command and data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. It is possible to efficiently partition (convert to segmented data) either the first segmented data whose bits are 0 or the second segmented data whose least significant bit is 1 and all the remaining bits are 0. Further, since the first segment data and the second segment data are different from each other by “1 (binary number)”, the addition result of these segment data and the data corresponding to the first command or the first command is also obtained. In addition, since the values differ from each other by “1 (binary number)”, the addition result of one first command (or data corresponding to the first command) and segment data (first or second segment data) is obtained. It is easy to classify easily, and it becomes possible to easily obtain a plurality of selection variation times from one first command. Therefore, the diversified effects can be displayed on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and the effects can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In any of the gaming machines A4 to A6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and data in which a predetermined bit is 0 or 1 and all the remaining bits are 0, and the second command is obtained. , The predetermined bit is 0, or the first divided data is converted into either of the second divided data where the predetermined bit is 1, and the arithmetic means is configured to convert the first command or the first command The gaming machine A8 is characterized by adding corresponding data and the first segment data or the second segment data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

  According to the gaming machine A8, the divided data is obtained by AND operation of the second command and data in which the predetermined bits are 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. Can be efficiently partitioned (converted into segmented data) into either first segmented data in which 0 is 0 or second segmented data in which a predetermined bit is 1 and all remaining bits are 0. Thereby, since the first segment data and the second segment data are different from each other by a predetermined number, the addition result of these segment data and the first command or data corresponding to the first command is also “ 1 (binary number) ”is different, so that the addition result of 1 first command (or data corresponding to the first command) and segment data (first or second segment data) is simply classified. It is easy to obtain a plurality of selection variation times easily from one first command. Therefore, the diversified effects can be displayed on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and the effects can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In any one of the gaming machines A2 to A8, the variation mode selection means is a plurality of the variation modes that can execute the variation display of the selection variation time determined by the selection variation time determination unit. The gaming machine A9 is characterized in that one of the variation modes is selected based on a selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes.

  According to the gaming machine A9, one variation mode is selected based on a predetermined selection probability from among a plurality of variation modes capable of executing the variation display of the variation time for selection determined by the selection variation time determining means. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of effects while suppressing the control burden on the main control means.

  In the gaming machine A9, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, and a selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes configures the variation mode. The gaming machine A10 is determined based on how to combine a plurality of types of variable display.

  According to the gaming machine A10, since the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, the variation mode that makes it easy for the player to expect a jackpot in the same type of variation mode, the player It is possible to provide a variation mode that gives various impressions up to a variation mode that makes it difficult to expect the jackpot. Therefore, such various effects can be realized while suppressing the control burden of the main control means.

  In addition, since the selection probabilities determined in advance for each of the plurality of variation modes are determined based on the combination of a plurality of types of variation displays constituting the variation mode, variations with different impressions given to the player By displaying the mode on the display means with an appropriate selection probability, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be increased, and the willingness to play can be preferably increased.

  In the gaming machine A9 or A10, the selection probability is determined according to a gaming state controlled by the main control means.

  According to the gaming machine A11, the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means, so that the variation mode can be displayed with the selection probability according to the state of the game. Thus, for example, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is a big hit (special gaming state), the selection probability of the variable display that expects the big hit is increased, and the variable display that does not expect the big hit is displayed. By setting the selection probability to be low, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be increased, and the game motivation can be preferably increased. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variable display is not a big hit, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect a big hit is increased, and the selection probability of the variable display that expects a big hit is reduced By doing so, the expectation for the jackpot is not made excessive, and it is possible to prevent the game willingness from being attenuated due to discouragement.

  In any one of the gaming machines A9 to A11, the main control means sets the gaming state after the end of the change display of the identification information to the first state based on the establishment of the start condition or is advantageous over the first state. The lottery means for lottering whether to make two states, the selection probability is determined based on whether the lottery result by the lottery means the gaming state after the change display of the identification information is changed to the first state or the second state. The gaming machine A12 is characterized in that it is determined differently depending on whether or not to do so.

  According to the gaming machine A12, the selection probability is based on whether the lottery result by the lottery means performed based on the establishment of the start condition is that the gaming state after the end of the change display of the identification information is the first state. It is determined so as to differ depending on whether or not the game state after the end of the information display is changed to a second state that is more advantageous than the first state. Therefore, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is the more advantageous second state, the probability of selecting the variable display that expects the second state is increased, and the second state is expected. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that is not to be lowered, the player's expectation for the second state can be increased, and the game motivation can be preferably increased. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variable display is the first state, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is increased, By setting the selection probability of the variable display that expects the second state to be low, the player's expectation for the second state is not excessive, and attenuation of game willingness due to discouragement can be prevented.

  In the embodiment described above, the lottery means of the gaming machine A12 is exemplified by the process of S603 of the start winning process (see FIG. 14) and the process of S401 of the variation start process (see FIG. 12).

  In the gaming machine A12, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays according to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the second state, and the selection probability is based on a lottery result by the lottery means. If it indicates that the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information indicates the second state, the selection probability for the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is the highest. The selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation level for the occurrence of the second state is determined to be the lowest, and the lottery result by the lottery means indicates the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information as the first state. The selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is the highest, and the expectation for the occurrence of the second state is Gaming machine A13 to select probabilities for higher fluctuation mode also is characterized by being determined lowest.

  According to the gaming machine A13, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variation display is a more advantageous second state, the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state (i.e., By setting the selection probability for the variation mode having the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state to the lowest, the selection probability for the combination of unit variation display constituting the variation mode) is set to be the lowest. The expectation for the second state can be increased, and the game motivation can be increased appropriately. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variation display is the first state, the selection probability for the variation mode having the lowest expectation for the second state (a state advantageous to the first state) is obtained. By setting the selection probability for the variation mode having the highest expectation level for the occurrence of the second state to the lowest, the player's expectation for the second state is not excessive, and the game motivation is reduced due to discouragement. Can be prevented.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A13, the second command is a command that is also used for an application other than the determination of the selection variation time by the selection variation time determination means. A14.

  According to the gaming machine A14, a command used for an application unrelated to the setting of the variation mode is diverted as the second command used for the setting of the variation mode. Therefore, a plurality of selection variation times can be obtained from one first command. There is no need to provide a dedicated command to obtain it. Further, it is not necessary to provide a command for instructing a plurality of selection variation times for each selection variation time. Therefore, it becomes possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the gaming machine A14, the second command is a command for transmitting to the display control means information corresponding to the number of the start of the variation display of the identification information being suspended.

  According to the gaming machine A15, a command for transmitting information corresponding to the number of pending start of the variable information identification display to the display control means is used as the second command. In general, the request for the length of the variation time differs depending on the number of the start of variation display of the identification information, and for example, when the number of suspension is close to the maximum value, useless start conditions are established. Therefore, it is required to shorten the variation time, and in other cases, a variation time having an appropriate length is required to prevent the player's willingness to play due to the interruption of the variation display. Therefore, by diverting the command for transmitting the information corresponding to the number of the start of variable display of the identification information to the display control means as the second command, while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, The variation mode of the variation mode can be set to a different time depending on the number of reservations.

  A gaming machine A16 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A15, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  A gaming machine A17 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A15, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A15, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  Display means capable of displaying identification information, main control means for controlling a game, and variable display of identification information on the display means based on a control command transmitted from the main control means when a start condition is satisfied In the gaming machine including the display control means for displaying the display means, the display control means includes a change mode setting means for setting the change mode of the change display to be displayed on the display means based on the control command. The variation mode setting means includes first variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode based on a plurality of the control commands including at least a first command and a second command, and the first variation mode is configured. When the variation mode is set by the setting means, the first command is handled differently by the second command according to the first command. Tricks machine B1.

  According to the gaming machine B1, the variation mode of the variation display displayed on the display unit by the display control unit is a plurality of controls including at least the first command and the second command by the variation mode setting unit in the display control unit. Therefore, it is possible to set various types of variation modes by a combination of specific control commands, thereby diversifying the effects of variation display. For example, when the first command indicates the type of variation mode, different variation modes can be set within the range of the variation mode type indicated by the first command by the remaining commands including the second command. At this time, when some of the plurality of control commands used for setting the variation mode are commands used for purposes unrelated to the setting of the variation mode, the above-described effects can be achieved while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Since diversification is possible, it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the main control means due to diversification of effects.

  Furthermore, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the first command and the second command are configured so that the handling of the first command by the second command differs according to the first command. Depending on the combination with the command, various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of effects.

  In the embodiment described above, the third symbol display device 81 is exemplified as the display means of the gaming machine B1, and the main control device 110 is exemplified as the main control means of the gaming machine B1, and the display of the gaming machine A1 is displayed. As the control means, an effect control device 117 is exemplified. In the above-described embodiment, the variation mode setting means and the first variation mode setting means of the gaming machine B1 include the processes in S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), the variation time determination process ( The process of S1422-S1426 of FIG.22 (a)) and the process of S1442-S1445, S1447 of a fluctuation | variation aspect selection means (refer FIG. 23) are illustrated.

  In the gaming machine B1, the first variation mode setting unit converts the first information indicated by the first command according to the second command, and obtains the second information by the information acquisition unit and the information acquisition unit. A variation mode selection unit that selects the variation mode based on the obtained second information, and a type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition unit from the first command and a plurality of types of the second commands. Is different depending on the first command, the gaming machine B2.

  According to the gaming machine B2, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the first information indicated by the first command is converted according to the second command by the information acquisition means as the second information. The variation mode to be set is selected by the variation mode selection means based on the acquired second information. At this time, since the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of second commands differs depending on the first command, the combination of the first command and the second command is different. Accordingly, various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. Therefore, it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control load of the main control means and diversification of effects.

  In the above-described embodiment, the information acquisition unit of the gaming machine B2 is exemplified by the processing of S1422 of the variation time determination process (see FIG. 22A), and the variation mode selection unit of the gaming machine B2 includes The process of S1442-S1444, S1447 of an aspect selection means (refer FIG. 23) is illustrated.

  In the gaming machine B2, the first information is information indicating a type of variation mode of the variation display of the identification information to be performed by the display unit, and the second information is the variation mode selected by the variation mode selection unit. This is information indicating a selection variation time for selection, and the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and a plurality of types of the second command differs depending on the first command. A gaming machine B3 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine B3, when the variation mode is set by the first variation mode setting means, the first information indicated by the first command (that is, the information indicating the variation mode type of the variation display of the identification information) Converted according to the second command by the information acquisition means and acquired as second information (that is, information indicating the variation time for selection for selecting the variation mode by the variation mode selection unit) and fluctuated based on the second information The variation mode to be set is selected by the mode selection means. At this time, the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of second commands (that is, the type of the variation time for selection) differs depending on the first command. Various selection variation times can be obtained according to the combination of the first command and the second command. Therefore, since various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control burden of the main control means and diversification of effects.

  In the gaming machine B3, the information acquisition unit converts the second command into segment data corresponding to the segment, and converts the first command or data corresponding to the first command by the conversion unit. A gaming machine B4, characterized in that the gaming machine B4 is provided with a calculation means for performing a calculation using the obtained classification data, and obtains the selection variation time based on a calculation result by the calculation means.

  According to the gaming machine B4, after the second command is converted into the division data by the conversion means, the division data and the first command or the data corresponding to the first command are used for the calculation by the calculation means. Based on the calculation result, second information (that is, selection variation time) is obtained. Generally, since the approximate variation time (reference variation time) as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, the reference variation time indicated by the variation mode type indicated by the first command is classified according to the second command. By using the calculation with the data, the selection variation time corresponding to the segment data can be obtained from the reference variation time. Here, by using a command that is used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it becomes possible to display diversified effects on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. The production can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the above-described embodiment, the conversion means of the gaming machine B4 is exemplified by the processing of S1403 and S1404 of the special figure reserved ball number setting process (see FIG. 21), and the calculation means of the gaming machine B4 is a variable time. The process of S1422 of the determination process (see FIG. 22A) is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine B4, the calculation means adds the first command or data corresponding to the first command and the division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means. Machine B5.

  According to the gaming machine B5, after the second command is converted into the divided data by the converting means, the divided data is added to the first command or data corresponding to the first command by the calculating means. Based on the obtained result, the selection variation time is acquired. Generally, since the approximate variation time (reference variation time) serving as a reference is determined according to the type of variation mode, the segment data corresponding to the second command is used as the first command (or data corresponding to the first command). Is added, the selection variation time corresponding to the segment data can be obtained from the reference variation time indicated by the type of variation mode indicated by the first command. That is, since the segment data is added to the first command or the data corresponding to the first command, a variation time different from the reference variation time by the number of segment data can be derived. Here, by using a command that is used for a purpose unrelated to the setting of the variation mode as the second command, it becomes possible to display diversified effects on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands. The production can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the gaming machine B4 or B5, the conversion means converts the second command into the segmented data by subjecting the second command to a predetermined calculation.

  According to the gaming machine B6, the division data can be obtained by subjecting the second command to a predetermined calculation. Therefore, if the calculation result is the same, one division data can be obtained from a plurality of second commands. it can. Therefore, the second command can be efficiently divided (converted into divided data), and a plurality of second fluctuation times can be efficiently obtained from one first command (ie, the reference fluctuation time). As a result, the diversified effects can be displayed on the display means while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, and the effects can be diversified while suppressing the control burden on the main control means.

  In any of the gaming machines B4 to B6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1 and all the remaining bits are 0, and the second command Are converted into either the first segment data in which all bits are 0 or the second segment data in which the least significant bit is 1 and the remaining bits are all 0, A gaming machine B7, which adds the first command or data corresponding to the first command and the first segment data or the second segment data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

  According to the gaming machine B7, the divided data is obtained by AND operation of the second command and data in which the least significant bit is 0 or 1, and the remaining bits are all 0. It is possible to efficiently partition (convert to segmented data) either the first segmented data whose bits are 0 or the second segmented data whose least significant bit is 1 and all the remaining bits are 0. Further, since the first segment data and the second segment data are different from each other by “1 (binary number)”, the addition result of these segment data and the data corresponding to the first command or the first command is also obtained. In addition, since the values differ from each other by “1 (binary number)”, the addition result of one first command (or data corresponding to the first command) and segment data (first or second segment data) is obtained. It is easy to classify easily, and it becomes possible to easily obtain a plurality of selection variation times from one first command. Therefore, the diversified effects can be displayed on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and the effects can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In any one of the gaming machines B4 to B6, the conversion means performs an AND operation on the second command and data in which a predetermined bit is 0 or 1 and all the remaining bits are 0, and the second command is obtained. , The predetermined bit is 0, or the first divided data is converted into either of the second divided data where the predetermined bit is 1, and the arithmetic means is configured to convert the first command or the first command A gaming machine B8, wherein the corresponding data is added to the first division data or the second division data obtained by the conversion by the conversion means.

  According to the gaming machine B8, the divided data is obtained by AND operation of the second command and data in which the predetermined bits are 0 or 1 and the remaining bits are all 0. Can be efficiently partitioned (converted into segmented data) into either first segmented data in which 0 is 0 or second segmented data in which a predetermined bit is 1 and all remaining bits are 0. Thereby, since the first segment data and the second segment data are different from each other by a predetermined number, the addition result of these segment data and the first command or data corresponding to the first command is also “ 1 (binary number) ”is different, so that the addition result of 1 first command (or data corresponding to the first command) and segment data (first or second segment data) is simply classified. It is easy to obtain a plurality of selection variation times easily from one first command. Therefore, the diversified effects can be displayed on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and the effects can be diversified while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the gaming machine B3, the information acquisition unit adds an addition / subtraction time to obtain the selection variation time by adding / subtracting to / from a reference variation time according to the type of variation mode indicated by the first information. Addition / subtraction time acquisition means for acquiring based on the first command, and the type of the addition / subtraction time obtained by the addition / subtraction time acquisition means from the first command and a plurality of types of the second command is different according to the first command. Characteristic gaming machine B9.

  According to the gaming machine B9, when the second information (that is, information indicating the variation time for selection for selecting the variation mode by the variation mode selection unit) is acquired by the information acquisition unit, first, by the addition / subtraction acquisition unit The addition / subtraction time is acquired, and the addition / subtraction time is added / subtracted from the reference variation time according to the first information (that is, information indicating the type of variation mode of the variation display of the identification information) to obtain the selection variation time. At this time, the type of addition / subtraction time obtained by the addition / subtraction time acquisition means from the first command and the plurality of types of second commands differs depending on the first command, so that the combination of the first command and the second command is different. In response, various selection variation times can be obtained. Therefore, since various variation modes can be set while suppressing an increase in the number of commands, it is possible to more suitably realize both suppression of an increase in the control burden of the main control means and diversification of effects.

  The gaming machine B10 according to any one of the gaming machines B2 to B9, wherein the second command is a command that is also used for a purpose other than the acquisition of the second information by the information acquisition unit.

  According to the gaming machine B10, a command used for an application unrelated to the acquisition of the second information is diverted as a second command used for setting the variation mode, and therefore a plurality of selection variation times from one first command. There is no need to provide a dedicated command to obtain Further, it is not necessary to provide a command for instructing a plurality of selection variation times for each selection variation time. Therefore, it becomes possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize the diversification of effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the gaming machine B10, the second command is a command for transmitting information corresponding to the number of the start of the variable information display to be suspended to the display control means.

  According to the gaming machine B11, a command for transmitting information corresponding to the number of pending start of the variable display of identification information to the display control means is used as the second command. In general, the request for the length of the variation time differs depending on the number of the start of variation display of the identification information, and for example, when the number of suspension is close to the maximum value, useless start conditions are established. Therefore, it is required to shorten the variation time, and in other cases, a variation time having an appropriate length is required to prevent the player's willingness to play due to the interruption of the variation display. Therefore, by diverting the command for transmitting the information corresponding to the number of the start of variable display of the identification information to the display control means as the second command, while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, The variation mode of the variation mode can be set to a different time depending on the number of reservations.

  In any one of the gaming machines B2 to B11, the first information is information indicating a type of variation mode of variation display of the identification information to be performed by the display unit, and the second information is the variation mode selection unit. The information indicating the variation time for selection for selecting the variation mode according to the first information and the type of the second information obtained by the information acquisition means from the first command and a plurality of types of the second command, Depending on the command, the variation mode selection means is a plurality of the variation modes that can execute the variation display of the selection variation time indicated by the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit. The gaming machine B12 is characterized in that one of the fluctuation modes is selected based on a selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of fluctuation modes.

  According to the gaming machine B12, one variation mode is selected based on a predetermined selection probability from a plurality of variation modes capable of executing the variation display of the variation time for selection indicated by the second information acquired by the information acquisition unit. Therefore, it is possible to display the diversified effects on the display means while suppressing the increase in the number of commands, and it is possible to realize diversification of effects while suppressing the control load of the main control means.

  In the gaming machine B12, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, and a selection probability predetermined for each of the plurality of variation modes configures the variation mode. The gaming machine B13 is determined based on a combination of a plurality of types of variable display.

  According to the gaming machine B13, since the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays, the variation mode that allows the player to expect a jackpot among the same type of variation modes is determined. It is possible to provide a variation mode that gives various impressions up to a variation mode that makes it difficult to expect the jackpot. Therefore, such various effects can be realized while suppressing the control burden of the main control means.

  In addition, since the selection probabilities determined in advance for each of the plurality of variation modes are determined based on the combination of a plurality of types of variation displays constituting the variation mode, variations with different impressions given to the player By displaying the mode on the display means with an appropriate selection probability, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be increased, and the willingness to play can be preferably increased.

  In the gaming machine B12 or B13, the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means.

  According to the gaming machine B14, since the selection probability is determined according to the state of the game controlled by the main control means, the variation mode can be displayed with the selection probability according to the state of the game. Thus, for example, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variation display is a big hit (special gaming state), the selection probability of the variable display that expects the big hit is increased, and the variable display that does not expect the big hit is displayed. By setting the selection probability to be low, the player's expectation for the jackpot can be increased, and the game motivation can be preferably increased. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variable display is not a big hit, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect a big hit is increased, and the selection probability of the variable display that expects a big hit is reduced By doing so, the expectation for the jackpot is not made excessive, and it is possible to prevent the game willingness from being attenuated due to discouragement.

  In any one of the gaming machines B12 to B14, the main control means sets the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information based on the establishment of the starting condition as a first state or more advantageous than the first state. The lottery means for lottering whether to make two states, the selection probability is determined based on whether the lottery result by the lottery means the gaming state after the change display of the identification information is changed to the first state or the second state. A gaming machine B15, which is determined differently depending on whether or not to do so.

  According to the gaming machine B15, the selection probability is determined based on whether the lottery result by the lottery means performed based on the establishment of the start condition is that the gaming state after the change display of the identification information is the first state. It is determined so as to differ depending on whether or not the game state after the end of the information display is changed to a second state that is more advantageous than the first state. Therefore, when the main control means determines that the gaming state after the variable display is the more advantageous second state, the probability of selecting the variable display that expects the second state is increased, and the second state is expected. By setting the selection probability of the variable display that is not to be lowered, the player's expectation for the second state can be increased, and the game motivation can be preferably increased. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variable display is the first state, the selection probability of the variable display that does not expect the second state (a state more advantageous than the first state) is increased, By setting the selection probability of the variable display that expects the second state to be low, the player's expectation for the second state is not excessive, and attenuation of game willingness due to discouragement can be prevented.

  In the embodiment described above, the lottery means of the gaming machine B15 is exemplified by the process of S603 of the start winning process (see FIG. 14) and the process of S401 of the change start process (see FIG. 12).

  In the gaming machine B15, the variation mode is configured by combining a plurality of types of unit variation displays according to the degree of expectation for the occurrence of the second state, and the selection probability is based on a lottery result by the lottery means. If it indicates that the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information indicates the second state, the selection probability for the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is the highest. The selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation level for the occurrence of the second state is determined to be the lowest, and the lottery result by the lottery means indicates the gaming state after the end of the variation display of the identification information as the first state. The selection probability for the variation mode with the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state is the highest, and the expectation for the occurrence of the second state is Gaming machine B16, wherein the selection probabilities for higher fluctuation mode even are determined lowest.

  According to the gaming machine B16, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variation display is a more advantageous second state, the variation mode with the highest expectation for the occurrence of the second state (i.e., By setting the selection probability for the variation mode having the lowest expectation for the occurrence of the second state to the lowest, the selection probability for the combination of unit variation display constituting the variation mode) is set to be the lowest. The expectation for the second state can be increased, and the game motivation can be increased appropriately. On the other hand, when it is determined by the main control means that the gaming state after the variation display is the first state, the selection probability for the variation mode having the lowest expectation for the second state (a state advantageous to the first state) is obtained. By setting the selection probability for the variation mode having the highest expectation level for the occurrence of the second state to the lowest, the player's expectation for the second state is not excessive, and the game motivation is reduced due to discouragement. Can be prevented.

  One of the gaming machines B1 to B16, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  A gaming machine B18 according to any one of the gaming machines B1 to B16, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  A gaming machine B19 according to any one of the gaming machines B1 to B16, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
110 Main control device (main control means)
117 Production control device (display control means)

Claims (1)

Display means capable of displaying identification information, main control means for controlling a game, and variable display of identification information on the display means based on a control command transmitted from the main control means when a start condition is satisfied In a gaming machine comprising display control means for executing
The display control unit includes a variation mode setting unit that sets a variation mode of the variation display to be displayed on the display unit based on the control command.
The variation mode setting means includes first variation mode setting means for setting the variation mode based on a plurality of the control commands including at least a first command and a second command,
The first variation mode setting unit includes a selection variation time determination unit that determines a variation time for selection that is a variation time for selecting the variation mode based on the first command and the second command.
The selection variation time determining means includes:
Means for converting first information based on the first command according to the second command and obtaining second information;
Means for determining the selection variation time based on the second information,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second command is a command that is also used for an application other than the determination of the selection variation time by the selection variation time determination means.

Images