JP2016083082A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent unnecessary detection signals from being outputted by monitoring means.SOLUTION: There is provided monitoring means (for example, a power source monitoring circuit 91A) which monitors prescribed power source voltage (for example, 30 V output voltage (VSL)) and, on the basis that a detection condition of stop of power supply for a game machine is satisfied (for example, a voltage value of output voltage (VSL) lowers to 21 V), outputs a detection signal (for example, a power source interruption signal) and executes prescribed processing (for example, power source interruption processing) on the basis of the detection signal. The monitoring means starts monitoring prescribed power source voltage after a voltage value of the prescribed power source voltage becomes a voltage value where no detection condition is satisfied after power supply for the game machine is started (for example, after waiting for the output voltage (VSL) to rise to 21 V, by 5 V output voltage (VCC) being supplied for a power source monitoring circuit 91A, start of monitoring of the output voltage by the power source monitoring circuit 91A is delayed).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to include monitoring means for monitoring a predetermined power supply voltage. For example, in Patent Document 1, when power supply to a gaming machine is started, the voltage value of a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, VSL (DC + 30V)) gradually increases and starts, and then power supply is stopped. It is described that a monitoring means (for example, a power supply monitoring circuit) is provided that outputs a detection signal (for example, a power supply cut-off signal) when the voltage value of the power supply voltage is lowered.

JP 2014-124346 A (paragraphs 0073-0085, FIG. 4-5)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the voltage value of the predetermined power supply voltage gradually rises after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the voltage value of the predetermined power supply voltage is sufficiently high. If monitoring by the monitoring means is started in a situation where the temperature has not risen, an unnecessary detection signal may be output.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an unnecessary detection signal from being output from the monitoring means.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and monitors a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d) to the gaming machine. Monitoring means for outputting a detection signal (for example, a power-off signal) based on the fact that the detection condition for stopping the power supply is established (for example, the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) has decreased to 21 V) A power monitoring circuit 91A) and predetermined processing execution means (for example, a part for executing step S10 in the game control microcomputer 100) for executing predetermined processing (for example, power-off processing) based on the detection signal. After the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the means starts monitoring the predetermined power supply voltage after the voltage value of the predetermined power supply voltage becomes a voltage value that does not satisfy the detection condition ( For example, after waiting for the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d to rise to 21V, the 5V power supply circuit 62f is activated, and the 5V output voltage (VCC) is supplied to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A. The start of output voltage monitoring by the power monitoring circuit 91A is delayed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary detection signal from being output from the monitoring unit.

(Means 2) In the means 1, inrush current suppressing means (for example, thermistor 56) provided in an electric circuit connected to an external power source (for example, AC power supply 50) and first inrush current suppressing means are provided. One to the other of the electric circuit (for example, the electric circuit that passes only the thermistor 56) and the second electric circuit (for example, the electric circuit that passes through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S) for invalidating the inrush current suppression means And an electric circuit switching means (for example, relay 71) that can switch the electric circuit, and the electric circuit switching means changes the electric circuit from the first electric circuit to the first electric circuit when the predetermined power supply voltage monitored by the monitoring means becomes a predetermined voltage. (For example, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d becomes 21V or more, the relay 71 is driven, and the thermistor 56 and the contact point are connected from the electric circuit passing only the thermistor 56.) Switched to path through the parallel circuit of a 71S) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, a desired voltage can be obtained.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, at least the first power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d) and the second power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f) Including a power supply circuit (for example, a 30V power supply circuit 62d, a 5V power supply circuit 62f), and the second power supply voltage is a microcomputer mounted on the gaming machine (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 100). The monitoring means outputs a first detection signal (for example, a power-off signal) based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has decreased to a first threshold value (for example, 21 V). (For example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A) and the second detection based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has decreased to a second threshold value (eg, 9V) lower than the first threshold value. Second monitoring means (for example, reset circuit 91B) for outputting a signal (for example, a reset signal), and the first monitoring means outputs the first detection signal even when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage is lowered. (For example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A outputs a power-off signal even when the output voltage (VCC) drops to 4.2V), and the second monitoring means is used when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage is reduced. The second detection signal is also output (for example, the reset circuit 91B outputs a reset signal even when the output voltage (VCC) decreases to 4.2 V), and delays the decrease in the second power supply voltage. A delay element (for example, electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the microcomputer from being initialized due to poor connection.

(Means 4) In the means 1 or 2, at least the first power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d) and the second power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f) Including a power supply circuit (for example, a 30V power supply circuit 62d, a 5V power supply circuit 62f), and the second power supply voltage is a microcomputer mounted on the gaming machine (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 100). The monitoring means outputs a first detection signal (for example, a power-off signal) based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has decreased to a first threshold value (for example, 21 V). (For example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A) and the second detection based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has decreased to a second threshold value (eg, 9V) lower than the first threshold value. Second monitoring means (for example, reset circuit 91B) for outputting a signal (for example, a reset signal), and the first monitoring means outputs the first detection signal even when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage is lowered. (For example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A outputs a power-off signal even when the output voltage (VCC) drops to 4.2V), and the second monitoring means is used when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage is reduced. (For example, the reset circuit 91B outputs a reset signal even when the output voltage (VCC) decreases to 4.2 V) and the voltage value of the second power supply voltage decreases. In this case, the second monitoring signal is output at a timing later than the timing at which the first monitoring means outputs the first detection signal (for example, a capacitor provided on the input side of the output voltage (VCC) of the power monitoring circuit 91A). Compared with 6a (for example, 0.01 μF), the capacitance (capacitance) of the capacitor 96b (for example, 1 μF) provided on the input side of the output voltage (VCC) of the reset circuit 91B is increased. The reset signal may be output at a timing later than the power-off signal). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the microcomputer from being initialized due to poor connection.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a power supply board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the structural example of a power supply board. It is a circuit diagram which shows the example of a structure of a part of power supply board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the starting timing of the output voltage (VSL) of a 30V power supply circuit, and the output voltage (VCC) of a 5V power supply circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of a filter circuit. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the input voltage and output voltage of a filter circuit. It is a figure which shows an example of a power supply monitoring circuit and a reset circuit. It is a figure which shows the output timing of the signal which a power supply monitoring circuit and a reset circuit output. It is a figure which shows the output timing when a power supply monitoring circuit and a reset circuit do not have a delay circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an input port. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a power-off process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an input port confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the internal structure etc. of a lower special variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a lower university winning opening winning detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a probability change confirmation designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a probability change confirmation alert | report. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a probability change confirmation designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a probability change confirmation alert | report. It is explanatory drawing which shows the transmission timing of a probability change confirmation designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a probability change confirmation alert | report.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs based on starting prizes by entering. In other words, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening is a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round red display.

  On the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H in the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, the changing symbol display area 5I is rounded. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the game balls detected by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied by, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Basically, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative design has been started 2-4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols change again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reaching state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, normally open big hit state is controlled. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit”, and the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” In particular, there are a case where the short-term open big hit state is controlled based on the short-term game state and a case where the variable display result is “small hit” and the case where the small hit game state is controlled. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” It is only when it is controlled to a short-open big hit state based on that. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a power supply board 16, a power supply relay board 17, and a frame decoration relay board 18. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The power supply board 16 supplies alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) to supply power supplied from an alternating current power supply, which is an external power supply, to various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. A rectifier circuit for converting the current into a current), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined DC voltage into a specific DC voltage (for example, DC30V, 12V, 5V, etc.) are provided. The output voltage of the power supply circuit included in the power supply board 16 is input to the main board 11 via the power supply relay board 17 and input to the effect control board 12 via the frame decoration relay board 18.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the power supply substrate 16. The power supply board 16 mainly includes a thermistor 56, a common mode choke coil 57, a rectifier 61, a DC power supply 62, a relay 71, and a relay drive circuit 72.

  The thermistor 56 is an inrush current prevention resistor for suppressing an inrush current generated from the AC power supply 50 when the power is turned on. The thermistor 56 has a large resistance value in a state in which no current flows or a transient state in which a current starts to flow, and has a property that the resistance value decreases due to self-heating after a certain period of time has passed since the current began to flow. The common mode choke coil 57 is a noise filter for removing noise. The rectifying unit 61 is constituted by, for example, a full-wave rectifier circuit formed by bridge-connecting four diodes, and converts (rectifies) an AC voltage into a DC voltage.

  The DC power supply unit 62 includes a power supply circuit including a DC-DC converter that converts a voltage converted into a DC voltage by the rectifying unit 61 into a specific DC voltage such as DC30V, 12V, and 5V. In this embodiment, as an example, the DC power supply unit 62 uses a power supply circuit (30 V power supply circuit) that outputs a DC 30 V voltage and a DC 12 V voltage as a power supply circuit that outputs a DC voltage input to the main board 11. A power supply circuit (12V power supply circuit) for outputting and a power supply circuit (5V power supply circuit) for outputting a voltage of DC5V are included. In addition, the DC power supply unit 62 is a power supply circuit that outputs a DC voltage input to the effect control board 12, and a power supply circuit that outputs a DC30V voltage (30V power supply circuit) and a power supply circuit that outputs a DC12V voltage (12V Power supply circuit) and a power supply circuit (5V power supply circuit) that outputs a voltage of DC5V. In this embodiment, two 30V power supply circuits, two 12V power supply circuits, and five 5V power supply circuits are provided, but the number of each power supply circuit is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more. Good.

  The relay 71 is, for example, an electromagnetic relay including a coil and a contact portion. When a current flows through the coil, the contact portion is switched from an open state to a closed state by electromagnetic force (turns on), and no current flows through the coil. And the electromagnetic force is lost, and the contact part is switched from the closed state to the open state (turned off). The relay 71 is provided so that both ends of the thermistor 56 can be short-circuited. For example, when a current flows through the coil and the contact portion is in a closed state, both ends of the thermistor 56 are short-circuited so that almost no current flows through the thermistor 56, that is, the thermistor is disabled. When the current stops flowing through the coil and the contact portion is opened, the short circuit of the thermistor 56 is released, and the current flows through the thermistor 56, that is, the thermistor is enabled. Thus, the relay 71 is provided so as to be switchable between an electric circuit for invalidating the thermistor 56 and an electric circuit for enabling it.

  The relay drive circuit 72 includes, for example, a resistor and a transistor, and is a 30V power supply circuit (a power supply circuit that outputs a voltage of 30V input to the main board 11 in this embodiment) in the DC power supply unit 62. This is a circuit for driving the relay 71 in accordance with the output voltage (flowing a current through the coil of the relay 71 to close the contact portion). In this embodiment, the relay drive circuit 72 monitors, for example, the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit, and when the voltage exceeds a predetermined voltage such as DC21V, a current is passed through the coil of the relay 71 to The contact portion of 71 is closed. The voltage to be monitored by the relay drive circuit 72 is not limited to the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit. For example, the voltage to be monitored by the relay drive circuit 72 is any voltage as long as the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit, the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit, the output voltage of the 5V power supply circuit, or any other voltage in the electric circuit to which the DC voltage is applied The voltage may be

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a power supply monitoring circuit 91 </ b> A and a reset circuit 91 </ b> B are mounted on the main board 11.

  The power monitoring circuit 91A is configured by using, for example, a power failure monitoring module IC, and is a circuit that outputs a power cut signal in accordance with a predetermined power supply voltage (a voltage of a predetermined power supply circuit) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is in an off state (high) when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an output voltage (VSL) of a 30V power supply circuit) exceeds a predetermined value (for example, + 21V). Level) power-off signal. On the other hand, when the predetermined power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined value, an on-state (low level) power-off signal is output. The power supply monitoring circuit 91A also monitors the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit, and is turned on even when the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit becomes a predetermined value (for example, + 4.2V) or less. (Low level) Power off signal is output. For example, the power-off signal may be a negative logic electric signal that is turned on when it is low and turned off when it is high. The power-off signal output from the power monitoring circuit 91A is input to the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. Further, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A may be mounted on the power supply board 16, and the power cut-off signal output from the power supply monitoring circuit 91A on the power supply board 16 may be input to the main board 11 via the power supply relay board 17. .

  The reset circuit 91B is configured using, for example, a reset module IC, and is a circuit that outputs a reset signal according to a predetermined power supply voltage (a voltage of a predetermined power supply circuit) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the reset circuit 91B is in an off state (high level) when a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value (for example, + 9V). ) Reset signal is output. On the other hand, when the predetermined power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined value, an ON state (low level) reset signal is output. The reset circuit 91B also monitors the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit. When the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit becomes a predetermined value (for example, + 4.2V) or less, the reset circuit 91B is turned on ( A low level reset signal is output. The reset signal may be, for example, a negative logic electric signal that is turned on when it is low and turned off when it is high. The reset signal output from the reset circuit 91B is input to the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. Alternatively, the reset circuit 91B may be mounted on the power supply board 16, and the reset signal output from the reset circuit 91B on the power supply board 16 may be input to the main board 11 via the power supply relay board 17.

  However, as will be described later, in this embodiment, when power supply to the gaming machine is started, when the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit exceeds a predetermined value (for example, + 21V), the 5V power supply The circuit is activated and supply of the output voltage (VCC) to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B is started. Therefore, when the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit exceeds a predetermined value (for example, + 21V), the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B are also activated, and the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit and the 5V power supply Monitoring of the output voltage (VCC) of the circuit is also started.

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the power-off signal and the reset signal being turned on are also expressed as simply outputting the power-off signal and the reset signal.

  FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram illustrating a configuration example of the power supply substrate 16. As shown in FIG. 4, the power supply board 16 includes input terminals 51a and 51b, a power switch 52, a fuse 53, a surge absorber 54, a capacitor 55, a thermistor 56, a common mode choke coil 57, a capacitor 58, a rectifying unit 61, a DC power supply. A unit 62, output terminals 63a to 63g, a relay 71, and a relay drive circuit 72 are provided. However, FIG. 4 also shows the filter circuit 36, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A, and the reset circuit 91B mounted on the main board 31.

  An AC power supply 50 is connected between the input terminal 51a and the input terminal 51b as shown in FIG. The power switch 52 includes a switch S1 and a switch S2. An input terminal 51a is connected to one end of the switch S1, and an input terminal 51b is connected to one end of the switch S2. The other end of the switch S1 is connected to one end of the coil L2 of the common mode choke coil 57, and the other end of the switch S2 is connected to one end of the fuse 53. The other end of the fuse 53 is connected to one end of the coil L 1 of the common mode choke coil 57 via the thermistor 56. A surge absorber 54 and a capacitor 55 are connected in parallel between the other end of the switch S1 and the other end of the fuse 53. A capacitor 58 is connected between the other end of the coil L1 of the common mode choke coil 57 and the other end of the coil L2.

  The rectifying unit 61 includes diodes Da, Db, Dc, Dd, De, and Df. Among these, the diodes Da, Db, Dc, and Dd constitute a full-wave rectifier circuit 61a. The diodes De and Df together with the diodes Da and Db of the full wave rectifier circuit 61a constitute a full wave rectifier circuit 61b. That is, in this example, the full-wave rectifier circuit 61a and the full-wave rectifier circuit 61b share the diodes Da and Db. Here, the cathode of the diode Da and the anode of the diode Dc are connected to the other end of the coil L2 of the common mode choke coil 57 together with the anode of the diode Df. The cathode of the diode Db and the anode of the diode Dd are connected to the other end of the coil L1 of the common mode choke coil 57 together with the anode of the diode De. The anode of the diode Da and the anode of the diode Db are connected to each other to form the low voltage node NL of the rectifying unit 61. The cathode of the diode Dc and the cathode of the diode Dd are connected to each other to form the first high voltage node NH1 of the rectifying unit 61. The cathode of the diode De and the cathode of the diode Df are connected to each other to form a second high voltage node NH2 of the rectifying unit 61.

  The DC power supply unit 62 includes, as an example, a 30V power supply circuit 62a, a 12V power supply circuit 62b, a 5V power supply circuit 62c, a 30V power supply circuit 62d, a 12V power supply circuit 62e, and a 5V power supply circuit 62f. The 30V power supply circuit 62a, the 12V power supply circuit 62b, and the 5V power supply circuit 62c (power supply circuits 62a to 62c) are connected to the first high voltage node NH1 and the low voltage node NL of the rectifier 61. The power supply circuits 62a to 62c output, for example, a voltage input to a board mainly related to the effect control, such as the effect control board 12, the sound board 13, and the lamp board 14. Further, the second high voltage node NH2 and the low voltage node NL of the rectifier 61 are connected to the 30V power supply circuit 62d, the 12V power supply circuit 62e, and the 5V power supply circuit 62f (power supply circuits 62d to 62f). The power supply circuits 62d to 62f output, for example, a voltage input to a board involved in game control, such as the main board 11. Output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f are connected to output terminals 63a to 63f, respectively. The low voltage node NL of the rectifying unit 61 is connected to the output terminal 63g. The voltage of the output terminal 63g (the voltage of the low voltage node NL) is the reference voltage (GND; ground) of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f.

  The relay 71 includes a coil 71L and a contact portion 71S. One end of the contact portion 71S is connected to one end of the thermistor 56, and the other end of the contact portion 71S is connected to the other end of the thermistor 56. That is, the contact portion 71 </ b> S of the relay 71 is connected to the thermistor 56 in parallel. The coil 71L is connected to the relay drive circuit 72.

  As an example, the relay drive circuit 72 includes a transistor 73, resistors 74 to 76, a diode 77, and an electrolytic capacitor 78. The emitter of the transistor 73 is connected to the low voltage node NL (output terminal 63g) of the rectifier 61, and the collector of the transistor 73 is connected to one end of the coil 71L. The other end of the coil 71L is connected to the output node (output terminal 63d) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d. One end of a resistor 74 is connected to the other end of the coil 71L, and one end of a resistor 75 is connected to the other end of the resistor 74. One end of the resistor 76 and the base of the transistor 73 are connected to the other end of the resistor 75. The other end of the resistor 76 is connected to the emitter of the transistor 73. The cathode of the diode 77 is connected to one end of the resistor 74, and the anode of the diode 77 is connected to the other end of the resistor 74. The positive electrode of the electrolytic capacitor 78 is connected to one end of the resistor 75, and the negative electrode of the electrolytic capacitor 78 is connected to the other end of the resistor 76. Further, a part of the collector of the transistor 73 is branched and input to the DC power supply unit 62 (specifically, the 12V power supply circuit 62e and the 5V power supply circuit 62f) (described later with reference to FIG. 5).

  The output node (output terminal 63d) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d is connected to the main board 11 via the power supply relay board 17. Further, part of the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d input to the main board 11 is input to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B via the filter circuit 36. Then, for example, based on the fact that the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d has decreased to 21V and 9V in order, the power-off signal and the reset signal are output in order from the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B. . Therefore, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, first, when the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d is reduced to 21V, the power-off signal is sent to the game control micro A reset signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100 when the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d is further lowered to 9V.

  The output node (output terminal 63f) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f is connected to the main board 11 via the power supply relay board 17, and the 5V power supply circuit 62f input to the main board 11 as shown in FIG. A part of the output voltage (VCC) is also input to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B via the filter circuit 36. For example, also when the voltage value of the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f drops to 4.2V, the power cut-off signal and the reset signal are output from the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a part of the output voltage of the 12V power supply circuit 62 e input to the main board 11 is also input to the filter circuit 36. Further, in this embodiment, although not shown, a similar filter circuit is also mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In FIG. 4, the output voltages of the 30V power supply circuit 62d, the 12V power supply circuit 62e, and the 5V power supply circuit 62f are branched on the power supply board 16 side, and the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit are connected via the filter circuit 36 on the main board 11. Although the case of inputting to 91B is shown, the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and it branches on the main board 11 and inputs to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B via the filter circuit 36. It may be configured.

  In this embodiment, the output voltage (VCC) of 5 V is used to drive a microcomputer such as the game control microcomputer 100 and circuit elements such as the switching regulators 83a and 83b. Used as drive voltage.

  The output terminals 63a to 63f are connected to the input terminals of the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 via a connector (not shown), the power relay board 17, the frame decoration relay board 18, and the like.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B are mounted on the main board 11 and a power-off process described later (see step S10) is executed, but the payout control board is mounted. If the RAM of the payout control microcomputer is also configured to back up the power, a power supply monitoring circuit and a reset circuit may be mounted on the payout control board so that the power-off process can be executed. .

  FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram illustrating a configuration example of a portion where a part of the collector of the transistor 73 is branched and input to the DC power supply unit 62. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the start timing of the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d and the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f. In FIG. 5, a switching regulator 83a and capacitors 80d and 80g constitute a part of the 12V power supply circuit 62e. Further, the switching regulator 83b and the capacitors 80f and 80h constitute a part of the 5V power supply circuit 62f.

  As shown in FIG. 5, as an example, the connection between the collector of the transistor 73 and the switching regulators 83a and 83b includes a transistor 80a, resistors 80b and 80c, and circuit elements such as diodes Dg, Dh, and Di. Yes. As already described, in this embodiment, when the relay drive circuit 72 has the output voltage (VSL) of the 30 V power supply circuit equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage (21 V in this example), the transistor 73 is turned on and the relay is turned on. At this time, supply of the collector current of the transistor 73 is also started, so that the transistor 80a is also turned on, and the switching regulators 83a and 83b are also driven. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the 30V power supply circuit 62d is activated, the 12V power supply circuit 62e and the 5V power supply circuit 62f are not activated immediately, but the 30V power supply circuit 62d After waiting for the output voltage (VSL) to rise to a predetermined voltage (21 V in this example), the 12V power supply circuit 62e and the 5V power supply circuit 62f are activated, and 5V output to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B Supply of voltage (VCC) is also started (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the start of monitoring of the output voltage by the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B is delayed until the output voltage (VSL) of 30V reaches a predetermined voltage (21V in this example).

  Note that FIG. 6 shows a case where the voltage value such as the output voltage (VSL) rises linearly to make the explanation easy to understand, but actually it rises with the ripple voltage superimposed. It will follow.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the filter circuit. As shown in FIG. 7A, the filter circuit 36 provided on the main board 11 includes, for example, three-terminal capacitors 85a to 85c and high-frequency noise countermeasure bypass capacitors (also referred to as decoupling capacitors) 86a to 86a. 86c and low frequency noise countermeasure electrolytic capacitors 87a to 87d. The input terminal (IN) of the three-terminal capacitor 85a is connected to the wiring on the input side of the DC30V power supply line (electric circuit to which the voltage of DC30V is applied), and the output terminal (OUT) of the three-terminal capacitor 85a is connected to the DC30V power supply line. Connected to the output side wiring. The ground terminal (GND) of the three-terminal capacitor 85a is grounded (connected to the GND line). A 0.1 μF (micro farad) bypass capacitor 86a is connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85a. A 330 μF electrolytic capacitor 87a is connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85a. The positive electrode of the electrolytic capacitor 87a is connected to the output terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85a, and the negative electrode of the electrolytic capacitor 87a is connected to the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85a. The same applies to the polarities of electrolytic capacitors 87b to 87e described later.

  The input terminal (IN) of the three-terminal capacitor 85b is connected to the wiring on the input side of the DC12V power supply line (electric circuit to which the voltage of DC12V is applied), and the output terminal (OUT) of the three-terminal capacitor 85b is connected to the DC12V power supply line. Connected to the output side wiring. The ground terminal (GND) of the three-terminal capacitor 85b is grounded. A 0.1 μF bypass capacitor 86b is connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85b. A 220 μF electrolytic capacitor 87b is connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85b.

  The input terminal (IN) of the three-terminal capacitor 85c is connected to the wiring on the input side of the DC5V power supply line (electric circuit to which the voltage of DC5V is applied), and the output terminal (OUT) of the three-terminal capacitor 85c is connected to the DC5V power supply line. Connected to the output side wiring. The ground terminal (GND) of the three-terminal capacitor 85c is grounded. A 0.1 μF bypass capacitor 86c is connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85c. Further, a 2700 μF electrolytic capacitor 87c is connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85c, and a 2700 μF electrolytic capacitor 87d is further connected. That is, two electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d connected in parallel are connected to the output terminal and the ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85c. Instead of the two electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d, one electrolytic capacitor of 5400 μF or 2700 μF may be connected, or three or more electrolytic capacitors having a capacity smaller than 2700 μF may be connected in parallel.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the filter circuit provided on the effect control board 12 is configured using, as an example, three-terminal capacitors 85a to 85c, bypass capacitors 86a to 86c, and electrolytic capacitors 87a, 87b, and 87e. ing. A three-terminal capacitor 85a, a bypass capacitor 86a, an electrolytic capacitor 87a provided on the DC30V power supply line, and a three-terminal capacitor 85b, a bypass capacitor 86b, and an electrolytic capacitor 87b provided on the DC12V power supply line are provided on the main board 11. Since these components are the same as the components in the filter circuit 36 and the connection relationship between the components is the same, description of these components is omitted.

  Further, the three-terminal capacitor 85c and the bypass capacitor 86c provided in the DC5V power supply line are the same as the components in the filter circuit 36 provided in the main substrate 11, and the connection relation of the components is also the same. A description of the parts is omitted. A 470 μF electrolytic capacitor 87e is connected to the output terminal and ground terminal of the three-terminal capacitor 85c.

  Here, when the filter circuit 36 and the filter circuit are compared, the electrolytic capacitors provided in the DC 5 V power supply line have different capacities. Specifically, the electrolytic capacitor in the filter circuit 36 has a total capacity of 5400 μF, whereas the electrolytic capacitor in the filter circuit has a capacity of 470 μF. The larger the capacity of the electrolytic capacitor, the longer the discharge time. For example, when the DC5V power supply line on the input side is cut off, the voltage drop on the output side DC5V in the filter circuit 36 is delayed as compared with the voltage drop (voltage drop rate) on the output side DC5V in the filter circuit. Therefore, the electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d in the filter circuit 36 have a function as a delay circuit. If the delay circuit is not incorporated in the filter circuit 36, a 470 μF electrolytic capacitor 87e may be connected instead of the electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d, that is, the filter circuit 36 and the filter circuit may be made completely the same.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the input voltage and the output voltage of the filter circuits 36 and 37. As shown in FIG. 8A, when the input voltage of the filter circuits 36 and 37 in the DC 30V power supply line decreases from 30V to 0V at the timing of T1, the output voltage of the filter circuits 36 and 37 gradually decreases from T1. Then, it becomes almost 0V at the timing of T2. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the input voltage of the filter circuits 36 and 37 in the DC12V power supply line decreases from 12V to 0V at the timing of T1, the output voltage of the filter circuits 36 and 37 gradually decreases from T1. Then, it becomes almost 0V at the timing of T3. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the input voltage of the filter circuit 36 in the DC 5V power supply line decreases from 5V to 0V at the timing of T1, the output voltage of the filter circuit 36 gradually decreases from T1. It becomes almost 0V at the timing of T4. On the other hand, when the input voltage of the filter circuit in the DC5V power supply line decreases from 5V to 0V at the timing of T1, the output voltage of the filter circuit gradually decreases from T1, and almost at the timing of T5 which is considerably earlier than T4. 0V.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the output side voltage decreases from 5 V, and for example, the CPU (CPU 103) of the main board 11 and the CPU (effect control CPU 120) of the effect control board 12 stop. The timing at which the CPU stop voltage is reached is that the filter circuit 36 is delayed by a period τ than the filter circuit. As described above, the filter circuit 36 in the DC5V power supply line of the main board 11 has the electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d functioning as the delay circuits, so that the electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d input the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B. The decrease in the voltage of 5V will be delayed.

  The power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B mounted on the main board 11 are configured using, for example, a power failure monitoring IC (also referred to as a power failure monitoring reset module IC), and a predetermined power supply voltage (predetermined power supply) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is used. In accordance with the voltage of the power supply circuit) and a reset signal.

  The power monitoring circuit 91A has a DC 30V voltage (DC 30V power line voltage) supplied to the main board 11 as a first power supply voltage and a DC 5V voltage (second voltage supplied as a second power supply voltage supplied to the main board 11). DC5V power line voltage). When the voltage of DC30V exceeds the first threshold value of 21V, for example, or the voltage of DC5V exceeds the third threshold value of 4.2V, for example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is turned off (high level). Is output. On the other hand, when the DC30V voltage is lower than the first threshold (21V or lower), or the DC5V voltage is lower than the third threshold (4.2V or lower), the power-off signal in the on state (low level) is sent. Output. It should be noted that when the period during which the voltage of DC 30V is equal to or lower than the first threshold or the period during which the voltage of DC 5V is equal to or lower than the third threshold continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms), the ON state ( A low-level power-off signal may be output.

  The reset circuit 91B has a DC 30V voltage (DC 30V power line voltage) as the first power supply voltage supplied to the main board 11 and a DC 5V voltage (DC 5V as the second power supply voltage supplied to the main board 11). Power supply line voltage). The reset circuit 91B outputs a reset signal in an off state (high level) when the voltage of DC30V exceeds a second threshold such as 9V or the voltage of DC5V exceeds a third threshold such as 4.2V. To do. On the other hand, when the voltage of DC30V falls below the second threshold (9V or below), or when the voltage of DC5V falls below the third threshold (4.2V or below), an ON state (low level) reset signal is output. To do. It should be noted that the ON state (when the period in which the voltage of DC30V is equal to or lower than the second threshold or the period in which the voltage of DC5V is equal to or lower than the third threshold continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms). A low level reset signal may be output. The reset signal output from the reset circuit 91B is input to the CPU 103 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. The CPU 103 starts the operation when the reset signal is turned off, and stops the operation when the reset signal is turned on. Then, the CPU 103 starts an operation when the reset signal is turned off again. When starting the operation, the CPU 103 executes various processes such as an initialization process and a process at the time of power failure recovery.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the electrolytic circuit 87c, 87d functioning as a delay circuit may be included in the filter circuit 36 in the DC 5V power line, and the DC 30V power line and the DC 5V power line are cut off at the same timing. In this case, the voltage of DC30V is lowered earlier than the voltage of DC5V.

  The power-off signal and the reset signal may be any negative logic electric signal that is turned on when it is low and turned off when it is high. The power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B monitor the voltage when the pachinko gaming machine 1 falls, monitor the voltage when the pachinko gaming machine 1 rises when the power is turned on, It is possible to monitor or stop the supply being interrupted (cut off). That is, the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B may use a state in which the supply voltage is reduced as a power reduction condition, and output (turn on) a power-off signal or a reset signal when the condition is satisfied. The power-off signal and the reset signal output from the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B are transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 via a predetermined signal line.

  The power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B may be provided on the power supply board 16 or the payout control board. In this case, the power-off signal and reset signal output from the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B are amplified by an output driver circuit mounted on the power supply board 16 or the payout control board, for example, and then a predetermined connector or What is necessary is just to be transmitted to the main board | substrate 11 via a signal line.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the power supply monitoring circuit and the reset circuit. The power monitoring circuit 91A is configured using a power monitoring IC 90a, resistors 91a and 92a, and capacitors 93a to 96a. The power monitoring IC 90a has a VCC terminal, a VSA terminal, a VSB terminal, a GND terminal, and an OUT terminal. Inside the power monitoring IC 90a, a voltage detection resistor ra and a resistor rb are connected in series between the VCC terminal and the GND terminal. A connection point between the resistor ra and the resistor rb is connected to the VSA terminal. The VCC terminal is connected to a DC5V power supply line. The GND terminal is grounded (connected to the GND line). A 0.1 μF capacitor 95a is connected to the VCC terminal and the GND terminal. A 0.01 μF capacitor 96a is connected to the VSA terminal and the GND terminal.

  A voltage detection resistor 91a and a resistor 92a are connected in series between the DC30V power supply line and the GND line. In this embodiment, as an example, the value of the resistor 91a is 2.4 kΩ, and the value of the resistor 92a is 150Ω. A connection point between the resistor 91a and the resistor 92a is connected to the VSB terminal. A 1000 pF capacitor 93a is connected to one end of the resistor 91a (one end on the DC30V power supply line side) and the GND terminal. A 1000 pF capacitor 94a is connected to the VSB terminal and the GND terminal. The OUT terminal is connected to an input / output port 105 (I / O 105 in FIG. 2) provided in the game control microcomputer 100.

  Based on the voltages applied to the VSA terminal (the connection point between the resistor ra and the resistor rb) and the VAB terminal, the power monitoring IC 90a has a DC5V voltage or a DC30V voltage below the third threshold or the first threshold. Whether or not it is present is detected, and a power-off signal is output from the OUT terminal.

  The reset circuit 91B is configured using a power monitoring IC 90b, resistors 91b and 92b, and capacitors 93b to 96b. The reset circuit 91B has the same configuration as the power supply monitoring circuit 91A except that the resistor 92a and the capacitor 96a of the first power supply monitoring circuit 113 are replaced with a 220Ω resistor 92b and a 1 μF capacitor 96b.

  Based on the voltages applied to the VSA terminal (the connection point between the resistor ra and the resistor rb) and the VAB terminal, the power monitoring IC 90b has a DC5V voltage or a DC30V voltage below the third threshold or the second threshold. It is detected whether or not there is, and a reset signal is output from the OUT terminal. The reset signal output from the power monitoring IC 90 b is input to the RESET terminal of the CPU 103.

  Here, when the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B are compared, the values of the resistors connected to the VSB terminal and the GND terminal are different. Specifically, the value of the resistor 92a in the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is 150Ω, whereas the value of the resistor 92b in the reset circuit 91B is 220Ω. As a result, the voltage applied to the 150Ω resistor 92a is smaller than the voltage applied to the 220Ω resistor 92b. Therefore, when the DC30V power supply line is cut off, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A turns on the power-off signal when the voltage of DC30V falls below the first threshold, and the reset circuit 91B The reset signal is turned on when the second threshold value is lower than the threshold value. Thus, since the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B have different thresholds, when the DC30V power supply line is cut off, the timing when the reset signal is turned on is higher than the timing when the power cutoff signal is turned on. Become slow.

  Further, comparing the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B, the capacities of the capacitors connected to the VSA terminal and the GND terminal are different. Specifically, the capacitance of the capacitor 96a in the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is 0.01 μF, while the capacitance of the capacitor 96b in the reset circuit 91B is 1 μF. The larger the capacity of this capacitor, the longer the discharge time when the supply of power is cut off. For example, when the DC5V power supply line is interrupted, the voltage drop at the VSB terminal of the power monitoring IC 90b in the reset circuit 91B is slower than the voltage drop at the VSB terminal of the power monitoring IC 90a in the power monitoring circuit 91A. Therefore, the capacitor 96b in the reset circuit 91B has a function as a delay circuit. If the delay circuit is not incorporated in the reset circuit 91B, a capacitor of 0.01 μF may be connected instead of the capacitor 96b, that is, the same as the capacitor 96a in the power supply monitoring circuit 91A.

  Further, the larger the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the VSA terminal and the GND terminal, the longer the charging time when the power is turned on. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the voltage increase (voltage increase rate) of DC5V in the reset circuit 91B is sufficiently slower than the voltage increase of DC5V in the power supply monitoring circuit 91A.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating output timings of signals output from the power supply monitoring circuit and the reset circuit. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the DC30V power supply line is interrupted at the timing t0, the voltage of DC30V input to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B decreases. Then, at the timing of t1 when the voltage of DC30V is reduced to the first threshold value, the power-off signal is changed from the off state to the on state. When the power-off signal is turned on, the game-control microcomputer 100 executes a power-off process (a process in step S20 described later) for preventing the player from suffering a disadvantage for a predetermined period of time. Finish at the timing. Thereafter, at the timing of t3 when the voltage of DC30V is reduced to the second threshold, the reset signal is changed from the off state to the on state, and the operation of the CPU 103 is stopped. As described above, the power-off process is executed during the period from when the voltage of DC30V is lowered to the first threshold value until it is lowered to the second threshold value. Therefore, it can prevent that a player suffers a disadvantage.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the DC5V power supply line is cut off at the timing t0, the voltage of DC5V input to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B decreases. Then, at the timing t4 when the voltage of DC5V is reduced to the third threshold value, the power-off signal is changed from the off state to the on state. When the power-off signal is turned on, the power-off processing is executed for a predetermined period in the game control microcomputer 100 and ends at the timing t5. Thereafter, the reset signal changes from the off state to the on state at a timing t6 delayed from the timing t4. As described above, the reset circuit 91B includes the capacitor 96b that functions as a delay circuit. Therefore, the output of the reset signal is delayed by the capacitor 96b, and the reset signal is turned on after the power-off signal is turned on. Power-off processing is executed until Therefore, it can prevent that a player suffers a disadvantage.

  As described above, when the power is turned on, the DC5V voltage rise (voltage rise speed) in the reset circuit 91B is sufficiently slower than the DC5V voltage rise in the power supply monitoring circuit 91A. As a result, the CPU 103 can be reset after the power-off signal is completely turned off.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing output timing when the power supply monitoring circuit and the reset circuit do not have a delay circuit (for example, when the capacitance of the capacitor 96b is 0.01 μF). As shown in FIG. 11A, when the DC5V power supply line is cut off at the timing t0, the voltage of DC5V input to the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B decreases. Then, at the timing t4 when the voltage of DC5V is reduced to the third threshold value, the power-off signal is changed from the off state to the on state. In addition, at the timing of t4, the reset signal changes from the off state to the on state. When the reset signal is turned on, power-off processing is not executed in the game control microcomputer 100 even if the power-off signal is turned on.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the timing at which the reset signal is turned on is later than the timing at which the power-off signal is turned on due to variations in the accuracy of the capacitors, the power is turned off at the timing t4. When the signal changes from the off state to the on state, the game control microcomputer 100 starts a power-off process. However, the reset signal changes from the off state to the on state at the timing t7 before the timing t5 when the power-off process ends. Therefore, the power-off process is not executed until the end in the game control microcomputer 100. In this way, when the power monitoring circuit has no delay circuit, the power-off process is not executed or the power-off process is terminated in the middle, so that the player suffers a disadvantage. I can't prevent it.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the presentation operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the error system switch 29, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. ing. Note that the error switch 29 may be any switch that has an arbitrary configuration for detecting radio waves, magnets, or the like, such as a sensor. Further, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 12A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 12A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81YYH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, YYH and XXH indicate an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be values arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated. Specifically, a variation pattern number (see FIG. 16) predetermined for each variation pattern is set in the EXT data (YYH) of the variation pattern designation command.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating decorative symbol variation stop (determination) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (highly accurate low base state, timeless probability changing state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is time variation control and probability variation. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-variable probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on the second special symbol display device 4B, a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when a first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that a game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is used when, for example, the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 13 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a control clock generation circuit 106, a reset / interrupt controller 109, a random number circuit 104, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, A ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a timer circuit (PIT) 107, an input / output control circuit 108, and an input / output port 105 are provided. In the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 105, the CPU 103 receives the input of various signals via the input / output port 105, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed.

  The control clock generation circuit 106 generates a control clock signal and supplies it to various circuits such as the CPU 103 that control the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. Here, the oscillation frequency of the control clock signal is different from the oscillation frequency of the random number clock signal generated by the random number clock generation circuit mounted on the main board 11. Also, one of the oscillation frequency of the control clock signal and the oscillation frequency of the random number clock signal is not an integral multiple of the other oscillation frequency. The control clock generation circuit 106 divides an external clock generated by a clock generation circuit different from the random number clock generation circuit outside the game control microcomputer 100 by a predetermined division ratio or multiplication number. Alternatively, a control clock signal having a predetermined oscillation frequency may be generated by multiplication.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The timer circuit 107 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 13 is configured, for example, by including four channels (CH0 to CH3) of 8-bit programmable counters, and enables real-time interrupt generation and time measurement. It is. For example, the timer circuit 107 starts countdown at a predetermined cycle from a preset count value for each channel, and when there is a channel whose count value is “00”, the interrupt flag corresponding to the channel is turned on. Set to. At this time, if the interrupt is permitted, the timer circuit 107 generates an interrupt request to the reset / interrupt controller 109.

  The input / output control circuit 108 included in the game control microcomputer 100 controls access to internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 from an external device via the input / output port 105, for example, for game control stored in the ROM 101. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading of internal data such as programs and fixed data. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the input / output port 105 as an external device.

  As an example, the input / output control circuit 108 indicates that the external data connected to the input / output port 105 is requested to read out the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 such as all or part of the stored data in the ROM 101. To detect. When this read request is detected, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether or not to permit reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100. For example, it is assumed that all or part of the stored data in the ROM 101 is encrypted. In this case, if the read request from the external device is a read request for the encryption processing program or key data stored in the ROM 101, the input / output control circuit 108 rejects the read request and uses the game control microcomputer. The reading of 100 internal data is prohibited. In the input / output port 105, a switch element is provided between the output port from which data stored in the ROM 101 is output and the internal bus. When the input / output control circuit 108 prohibits reading of the internal data, the switch element is provided. What is necessary is just to control so that it may be in an OFF state. In this way, the input / output control circuit 108 prohibits reading of internal data depending on whether or not a read request from an external device requests reading of predetermined internal data (for example, a predetermined area of the ROM 101). You may make it decide whether to do or to permit.

  Alternatively, the input / output control circuit 108 may determine whether or not a predetermined authentication code is input from an external device when detecting a request for reading internal data. In this case, for example, a predetermined code pattern serving as an authentication code may be stored in advance in the input / output control circuit 108 or in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. When an authentication code is input from the external device, the authentication code is compared with the authentication code stored in the internal device. If they match, a read request is accepted and the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is read. To give permission. On the other hand, if the authentication code input from the external device does not match the authentication code stored internally, the read request is rejected and reading of the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is prohibited. In this way, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether to prohibit or permit reading of internal data depending on whether the authentication code input from the external device matches the authentication code stored internally. You may do it. Thereby, it is possible to read out the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 using a correct authentication code known in advance by an inspection organization or the like, and to properly inspect the validity of the internal data. become.

  As another example, a read prohibition flag is provided in the input / output control circuit 108, and reading of the ROM 101 by an external device is prohibited if the read prohibition flag is on. On the other hand, when the reading prohibition flag is in the off state, reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is permitted. Here, the read prohibition flag is off in the initial state, but once the read prohibition flag is turned on, the read prohibition flag cannot be cleared and returned to the off state. That's fine. That is, the read prohibition flag can be irreversibly changed from the off state to the on state. For example, the input / output control circuit 108 does not have a function for clearing the read prohibition flag to turn it off, and is set so that the read prohibition flag cannot be cleared by any instruction. That's fine. Then, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether or not the read prohibition flag is on when an external device requests reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 such as data stored in the ROM 101. At this time, if the reading prohibition flag is on, the reading request from the external device is rejected, and reading of the internal data of the gaming control microcomputer 100 is prohibited. On the other hand, if the read prohibition flag is OFF, a read request from an external device is accepted and reading of the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is permitted. With such a configuration, the provider who creates the game control program and stores it in the ROM 101 reads the program that has been debugged from the ROM 101 to the external device while the read prohibition flag is off. Can do. Then, when shipping after the debugging work is finished, by setting the read prohibition flag to the on state, the external reading of the ROM 101 can be restricted thereafter, and the user of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like Reading of the ROM 101 can be prevented. As described above, the input / output control circuit 108 may determine whether to prohibit or permit reading of internal data depending on whether an internal flag such as a read prohibition flag is off or on.

  Note that the read prohibition flag is not set irreversibly but can be changed from the on state to the off state, while the read prohibition flag is changed from the on state to the off state to permit reading of internal data. In this case, external reading of the ROM 101 may be restricted by erasing the data stored in the ROM 101 (for example, flash erasure).

  As yet another example, switching between prohibiting or permitting reading of stored data in the ROM 101 may be switched according to the content of stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. For example, when the stored data in the start area from the start address in the user program management area of the ROM 101 to a predetermined number of bytes (for example, 8 bytes) is predetermined external read permission data, the ROM 101 of the external device Enables reading and permits external reading of internal data. On the other hand, when the storage data in the start area is external read prohibition data different from the external read permission data, reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is disabled and external reading of internal data is prohibited. When reading of internal data is requested from an external device connected to the input / output port 105 when external reading of the internal data is prohibited, a predetermined fixed value is output from the external device. It is sufficient that internal data cannot be read. Further, when the storage data in the start area is ROM read prohibition data (for example, all “00H”) different from the external read permission data and the external read prohibition data, the ROM 101 itself cannot be read and the storage data in the ROM 101 is stored. May be prevented from being read. For example, in the ROM in the manufacturing stage, the storage data in the start area is set as ROM read prohibition data so that the ROM itself cannot be read. If the development ROM is used, external read permission data is written in the start area. Thus, it is possible to verify internal data by an external device. On the other hand, if a ROM for mass production is used, the external read prohibition data is written in the start area, so that the ROM 103 in the game control microcomputer 100 can be read by the CPU 103 or the like, while the external device The ROM 101 may be prevented from being read.

  The game control microcomputer 100 includes an input / output port 105 for inputting various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Output port. As an example, the input / output port 105 includes input ports IP00 to IP02 having bit allocation as shown in FIG. In the input port IP00 shown in FIG. 14A, for example, the magnet sensor signal 1 is input to the 0th bit [bit 0] as one of the detection signals of the error switch 29, and the first bit [bit 1] is input. The magnet sensor signal 2 is input as one of detection signals of the error system switch 29, the magnet sensor signal 3 is input as one of detection signals of the error system switch 29 to the second bit [bit 2], and the third bit [ Bit 3] receives a radio wave sensor signal as one of the detection signals of the error switch 29, and a seventh bit [bit 7] receives a reset signal. The fourth bit [bit 4] to the sixth bit [bit 6] are vacant bits, and are used for expansion, for example, when a new signal is input. The error system switch 29 includes various switches such as a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 1, a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 2, a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 3, and a switch for detecting the radio wave sensor signal. Yes.

  In the input port IP01 shown in FIG. 14B, for example, the detection signal of the normal winning opening switch 1 is input to the 0th bit [bit 0], and the detection of the normal winning opening switch 2 is input to the first bit [bit 1]. The signal is input, and the detection signal of the count switch 23 is input to the second bit [bit 2]. Although not shown in the drawings, the normal winning opening is provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area, and is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when a gaming ball enters. In this embodiment, a normal winning slot 1 and a normal winning slot 2 are provided, and a game ball that has won the normal winning slot 1 is detected by the normal winning slot switch 1, and a game ball that has won the normal winning slot 2. Is detected by the normal winning opening switch 2. The third bit [bit 3] to the seventh bit [bit 7] are used for expansion. In addition, the common winning opening switch may be a switch common to a plurality of ordinary winning openings. For example, a plurality of normal winning holes are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (for example, the right side and the left side of the gaming area), and a single normal winning hole switch is used to win a prize in any of the normal winning holes. You may make it detect.

  In the input port IP02 shown in FIG. 14C, for example, a start winning signal SS1 that is a detection signal of the first start port switch 22A is input to the 0th bit [bit 0], and the 1st bit [bit 1] is input. A start winning signal SS2 that is a detection signal of the second start port switch 22B is input, a detection signal of the gate switch 21 is input to the second bit [bit 2], and a power supply confirmation signal is input to the third bit [bit 3]. Is done. The fourth bit [bit 4] to the seventh bit [bit 7] are used for expansion. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, the input port IP00 is input according to the signal type, such as error detection, the input port IP01 is for payout control, and the input port IP02 is for variable display. The ports are different. Therefore, it is possible to select a port to be checked according to the type of necessary information, and to reduce the processing load. In addition, at the input port IP02, the start winning signal SS1 from the first start port switch 22A and the start winning signal SS2 from the second start port switch 22B are input to separate bits, respectively. In this case, the start winning signal SS1 and the start winning signal SS2 input to the input port IP02 are each branched, for example, inside the game control microcomputer 100 and transmitted to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103. Good. Alternatively, the start winning signal SS1 and the start winning signal SS2 input to the input port IP03 are transmitted on the internal bus common to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103 so that they can be supplied to both the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103. May be. Alternatively, the start winning signal SS1 from the first start port switch 22A and the start winning signal SS2 from the second start port switch 22B are respectively branched outside the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer. The data may be transmitted to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103 built in 100. In this case, at the input port IP02, the bits to which the start winning signals SS1 and SS2 transmitted to the random number circuit 104 are input and the bits to which the start winning signals SS1 and SS2 transmitted to the CPU 103 are input, respectively. It may be provided separately.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 16 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. As shown in FIG. 16, a variation pattern number for identifying the variation pattern is assigned to each variation pattern.

  FIG. 17 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 16 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. In other words, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols Good.

  As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 17, each variation pattern type is classified into one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variable display mode and the content of variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 16 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 134 as shown in FIG. 22, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 134, variation patterns to which a determination value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 18A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit game state as “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small hit game state as “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, In the case of determining the variable display result based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, the special figure display result is The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  20 and 21 show a configuration example of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 20 (A), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 20 (B), and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. 21 and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B shown in FIG.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3, variation pattern type CA4-1, and variation pattern type CA4-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 differs. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3, while the variation pattern type CA4- No determined value is assigned to 1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 to CA4-2. No decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the normal open big hit state is determined. can do.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B are determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, the determined values are set to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  FIG. 22 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 134 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the variation pattern determination table 134, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is the data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure, etc., based on the data when it is restored after a power failure, etc. It is. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 23 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 23 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the random value for determining the variation pattern, extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), the hold information makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the random value for determining the variation pattern, extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. The numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Accordingly, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 (input / output port 105 in FIG. 13) provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer. An output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the computer 100 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  FIG. 24A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11 or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation on the effect control board 12 side. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 22B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member included in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  For example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 25 is provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 25 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. Further, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 receives the start prize when it is an area for storing data corresponding to the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. A command buffer is provided. The receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total number of reserved memories. Corresponding to the number, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command) and a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) ) Is stored. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command and a reserved memory count notification command are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 may store the commands from the top in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer in the order received at the start winning.

  The hold data stored in the start winning reception command buffer starts from the data stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable display of decorative symbols is started. It is deleted, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new decorative design is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. The commands shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” and stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” to “4” correspond to the buffer numbers “2” to “3”. Shifted to the region.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by a backup power supply, unlike the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RAM 122 are not saved at all and disappear.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (power is turned on) by turning on the power switch 52 shown in FIG. 4 (the switches S1 and S2 are turned on), the input terminals 51a, Inrush current flows from the AC power supply 50 connected to 51 b into the power supply substrate 16 and passes through the thermistor 56. Note that when the power is turned on, no current flows through the coil 71L of the relay 71 and the contact portion 71S is in an open state, so that the thermistor 56 is effective. Before the power switch 52 is turned on, no current flows through the thermistor 56, so the resistance value of the thermistor 56 is large. Therefore, the inrush current flowing into the power supply substrate 16 is suppressed as compared with the case where the thermistor 56 is not provided. When a certain period of time has elapsed after the power switch 52 is turned on (after the current starts flowing through the thermistor 56), the thermistor 56 self-heats due to the current flowing through the thermistor 56, and the resistance value of the thermistor 56 decreases. The power consumption in the thermistor 56 is suppressed.

  The AC voltage output from the AC power supply 50 is input to the full-wave rectifier circuit 61a and the full-wave rectifier circuit 61b of the rectifier 61 via the thermistor 56, the common mode choke coil 57, and the like. The AC voltage input to the full-wave rectifier circuit 61a is rectified and converted to a DC voltage. This DC voltage is generated between the first high voltage node NH1 and the low voltage node NL, and is input to the 30V power supply circuit 62a, the 12V power supply circuit 62b, and the 5V power supply circuit 62c of the DC power supply unit 62. The AC voltage input to the full-wave rectifier circuit 61b is rectified and converted to a DC voltage. This DC voltage is generated between the second high voltage node NH2 and the low voltage node NL, and is input to the 30V power supply circuit 62d, the 12V power supply circuit 62e, and the 5V power supply circuit 62f of the DC power supply unit 62.

  The DC voltage input to the power supply circuits 62a to 62f is converted into a predetermined DC voltage (any one of DC30V, DC12V and DC5V) and output to the output terminals 63a to 63f. The output voltages of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f are 0V when the power is turned on or before the power is turned on, and increase from 0V toward a predetermined DC voltage after the power is turned on (however, as already described, the 12V power supply The circuit 62e and the 5V power supply circuit 62f are started after waiting for the output voltage (VSL) of 30V to be 21V, and then increase from 0V toward a predetermined DC voltage).

  After the power is turned on, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC 21V, for example, the transistor 73 of the relay drive circuit 72 operates and a current flows through the coil 71L of the relay 71. That is, the relay drive circuit 72 monitors the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d, and causes a current to flow through the coil 71L of the relay 71 when, for example, the output voltage becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC21V. Specifically, a voltage of 21 V DC or more is applied to the resistors 74 to 76, and a current (base current) flows through the base of the transistor 73, so that the transistor 73 is turned on (a current flows between the collector and emitter of the transistor 73). ) Since the coil 71L is connected to the collector of the transistor 73, the same current as the current (collector current) flowing through the collector of the transistor 73 flows through the coil 71L. The output voltage for operating the transistor 73 of the relay drive circuit 72 is not limited to DC21V, and may be a voltage other than DC21V, such as DC15V, DC24V, DC26V, or the like. In order to set a voltage other than DC 21 V, the resistance values of the resistors 74 to 76 may be changed as appropriate.

  When a current flows through the coil 71L, the contact portion 71S is switched from the open state to the closed state by the electromagnetic force of the coil 71L. As a result, both ends of the thermistor 56 are short-circuited, so that the thermistor 56 becomes invalid. When the relay 71 is driven in this way, the electric circuit is switched from an electric circuit that passes only through the thermistor 56 to an electric circuit that passes through a parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S. In the electric circuit passing through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact part 71S, most of the current passes through the contact part 71S, and the current flowing through the thermistor 56 is very small (almost 0). Therefore, when the electric circuit is switched, the thermistor 56 for suppressing the inrush current is invalidated. In addition, since the electric circuit is switched, the current flowing through the thermistor 56 is very small (almost 0). Therefore, it is possible to provide a margin for power supply to various boards (loads) such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Since the thermistor 56 is invalidated, the voltage drop caused by the thermistor 56 is eliminated, and the DC voltage input to each power supply circuit 62a to 62f is increased accordingly, and the output voltage of each power supply circuit 62a to 62f is increased. May be high.

  For example, when a large amount of power is consumed to drive the launch motor included in the ball striking device while there is not enough power supply to various substrates (loads), the power supply circuit is temporarily used when the launch motor is driven. The output voltage drops significantly. In this case, although the power supply from the AC power supply 50 is not interrupted, the power reduction condition may be satisfied, and the power supply monitoring circuit 91A may erroneously output a power supply disconnect signal. However, in this embodiment, as described above, both ends of the thermistor 56 are short-circuited by the relay 71, so that the power consumption by the thermistor 56 is almost eliminated, and there is a margin for power supply to various substrates (loads). Thus, it can be prevented that the output voltage of the power supply circuit is remarkably lowered and the power supply monitoring circuit 91A erroneously outputs the power supply cut-off signal. Alternatively, a margin can be provided for the difference between the output voltage of the power supply circuit and the predetermined voltage (threshold value), so that even if the output voltage of the power supply circuit slightly decreases, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A generates an incorrect power-off signal. There is no output.

  Thus, even when a large amount of power is consumed to drive the launch motor included in the ball hitting device, the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f, the output terminals 63a to 63f, and the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f are used. A desired voltage can be obtained in the electric circuit from the output terminals 63a to 63f and the electric circuit after the output terminals 63a to 63f (such as the electric circuit in the main board 11 and the effect control board 12). For example, even when a large amount of power is consumed, a DC30V power line (an electric circuit to which a voltage of DC30V is applied) is DC30V (or approximately 30V), and a DC12V power supply line (an electric circuit to which a voltage of DC12V is applied) is DC12V (or DC5V (or almost 5V) can be obtained in a DC5V power line (electrical circuit to which a voltage of DC5V is applied).

  In addition, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d exceeds a predetermined value (threshold value) such as DC21V, for example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A outputs a power-off signal in an off state (high level). For example, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d becomes equal to or lower than DC 21V, an on-state (low level) power cut-off signal is output. The circuit 91A outputs a power-off signal in an off state. Further, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d exceeds a predetermined value (threshold value) such as DC12V, the reset circuit 91B outputs a reset signal in an off state (high level). When the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d becomes, for example, DC 21V or less, the reset circuit 91B signal in the on state (low level) is output.

  When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (cut off), no current flows through the coil 71L of the relay 71, and the contact portion 71S switches from the closed state to the open state. Thereby, the short circuit of the thermistor 56 is released, so that the thermistor 56 becomes effective.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from the power supply board 16 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 100 on the main board 11. After executing the security check process, the CPU 103 starts the main process after step S1001. In the main process, the CPU 103 first performs necessary initial settings. In the initial setting process, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1001). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S1002), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S1003). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S1004), the RAM 102 is accessible. (Step S1005). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value of the specific register (I register) (1 byte) built in the CPU 103 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S1006). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 103 executes normal initialization processing (steps S1013 to S1018).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S1007). If it is confirmed that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 103 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is, for example, confirming whether the value of the backup monitoring timer set in the backup RAM area in the process when power supply is stopped matches the judgment value (for example, 2). (See steps S451 to S453). Note that a backup flag may be set in a power-off process described later, and in step S1007, it may be determined whether the backup flag is set in the backup RAM area.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 103 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S1008). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S1008, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 103 performs a game state restoration process (steps S1009 to S1011) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (step S1009), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 102) (step S1010). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing in steps S1009 and S1010, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special process flag, probability change flag, time reduction flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S1011). In addition, the CPU 103 displays a display result designation command (variable display result notification command) designating a display result (probability big hit, normal big hit, sudden probability big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM. (Step S1012). Then, control goes to a step S1017.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the value of the backup monitoring timer and the check data, but only one of them may be used. In other words, either the backup monitoring timer value or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 103 first performs a RAM clear process (step S1013). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, the count value data of the counter for generating the random number for determining the normal map display result) to 0, but is an arbitrary value or predetermined. It may be initialized to a value. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 102 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a counter value for generating a random number for determining a normal display result) may be left as it is. The initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer (step S1014), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S1015).

  As a result of the processing in steps S1014 and S1015, for example, a random number counter for determining a normal chart display result, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special figure process flag, etc. The initial value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 103 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 11 is mounted). An initialization designation command (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 100 has executed initialization processing). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S1016). For example, when the presentation control microcomputer receives the initialization designation command, the image display device 5 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  After the processing of steps S1009 to S1012 is executed to restore the gaming state before the power interruption, or after the initialization processing of steps S1013 to S1016 is executed, the game control is performed based on the stored data in the program management area of the ROM 101. Operation settings of various circuits built in the microcomputer 100 are performed (step S1017).

  In step S1018, the CPU 103 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S1013 to S1018) is completed, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S1020) and the initial value random number update process (step S1021) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S1019). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Setting is performed (step S1022). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, for example, the initial value random number is a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win a normal symbol (a random number generation counter for determining a normal display result). It is a random number for determining the initial value. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 100 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the processing to transmit, a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a gaming device control process), the count value of the random number for determining the normal chart display result is one round (the random number for determining the normal chart display result). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  As described above, when the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt processing is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a power-off process (step S10). In the power-off process, when the power-off signal is input from the power monitoring circuit 91A, the CPU 103 sets the value of the backup monitoring timer in the RAM 102, and executes a process of creating a checksum and storing it in the RAM 102. When power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the power-off process in step S10 is executed based on the input of the power-off signal from the power supply monitoring circuit 91A, and then further based on the reset signal from the reset circuit 91B. As a result, the game control microcomputer 100 is reset.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. A switch process for determining the state of the signal is executed (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software according to the execution result of the switch process is executed. (Step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed according to the execution result of the switch process (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt permitted state.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing an example of the power-off process in step S10. In the power-off process, the game control microcomputer 100 first checks whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on) (step S450). If not on, the value of the backup monitoring timer formed in the RAM 102 is cleared to 0 (step S451). If it is on, the value of the backup monitoring timer is incremented by 1 (step S452). If the value of the backup monitoring timer matches the determination value (for example, 2) (step S453), the power supply stop processing after step S454, that is, the preparation processing for power supply stop is executed. That is, the state shifts from the state in which the progress of the game is controlled to the state in which the power supply stop process (the power-off control process) for saving the game state is executed. Note that “formed in the RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  By using the backup monitoring timer and the determination value, if the power-off signal is kept on for a time corresponding to the determination value, the power supply stop process is started. That is, even when the power-off signal is turned on for a moment due to noise or the like, the power supply stop process is not erroneously started. Note that the value of the backup monitoring timer is stored by the backup power source for a predetermined period even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Therefore, in step S1007 in the main process, it can be confirmed that the process result of the power supply stop process is stored because the value of the backup monitoring timer is the same as the determination value.

  In the power supply stop process, the game control microcomputer 100 creates parity data (steps S454 to S463). That is, first, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area (step S454), and the checksum calculation start address corresponding to the start address of the RAM area where the contents are to be stored even when power supply is stopped is set in the pointer. (Step S455). Further, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the final address of the RAM area where the contents are to be stored even when the power supply is stopped is set (step S456).

  Next, an exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated (step S457). The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area (step S458), the pointer value is incremented by 1 (step S459), and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1 (step S460). Then, the processes in steps S457 to S460 are repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0 (step S461).

  When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the game control microcomputer 100 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area (step S462). Then, the inverted data is stored in the checksum data area (step S463). This data becomes parity data to be checked when the power is turned on. Next, an access prohibition value is set in the RAM access register (step S471). Thereafter, the internal RAM 102 cannot be accessed.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 100 sets the head address of the port clear setting table stored in the ROM 101 as a pointer (step S472). In the port clear setting table, the number of processes (the number of output ports to be cleared) is set to the head address, and then the output port address and output value data (clear data: the value of the off state of each bit of the output port) However, the output ports for the number of processes are sequentially set.

  The game control microcomputer 100 loads data at the address pointed to by the pointer (that is, the number of processes) (step S473). Further, the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (step S474), and the data of the address pointed to by the pointer (that is, the address of the output port) is loaded (step S475). Further, the value of the pointer is incremented by 1 (step S476), and the data of the address pointed to by the pointer (that is, output value data) is loaded (step S477). Then, the output value data is output to the output port (step S478). Thereafter, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (step S479), and if the number of processes is not 0, the process returns to step S474. If the number of processes is 0, that is, if all the output ports to be cleared are cleared, the timer interrupt is stopped (step S481) and the loop process is started. Note that the process of clearing the output port may be executed before the process of creating checksum data. For example, the CPU 103 may execute the output port clear processing in steps S472 to S480 immediately after determining Y in step S453.

  In the loop processing, it is monitored whether or not the power-off signal is turned off (step S482). Then, while the power-off signal is in the ON state (Y in step S482), the process in step S482 is repeatedly executed to stand by.

  On the other hand, when the power-off signal is turned off in step S482 (N in step S482), after setting for a predetermined power-off recovery (step S487), the main process shown in FIG. Return to the beginning. As an example, in the process of step S487, the storage address of the power-off recovery vector table is stored in the stack pointer built in the CPU 103, and the game control timer interrupt process is returned (returned). Here, the power-off recovery vector table may be any table that specifies the start address of the control code (game control program) stored in the ROM 101. When returning from an interrupt process such as the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 27, the stored data at the address specified by the stack pointer is read as the return address. Thus, after executing the processing of step S487, the CPU 103 can start (restart) the execution of the game control from the top of the control code stored in the ROM 101.

  When the power supply is stopped by the above processing, the power supply stop processing in steps S454 to S481 is executed, and data indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed (backup monitoring having a determination value). Timer and checksum) are stored in the backup RAM, RAM access is disabled, the output port is cleared, and timer interrupt for executing the game control process is set to disabled.

  In general, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of 30V does not rise linearly, but actually in a state where the ripple voltage is superimposed. Will rise. Then, when the power supply monitoring circuit 91A starts monitoring immediately when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) gradually rises and rises to around 21V. Because of the ripple voltage, a state where the voltage exceeds 21 V and a state where the voltage falls below 21 are alternately repeated. This causes chattering that alternately repeats the power-off signal on and off. After detecting the power-off signal on state and executing the processing of steps S452 to S481, the power-off signal off state is detected in step S482 and the power recovery setting in step S487 is executed to execute the game control. The restarting operation may be repeatedly executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the configuration in which the monitoring by the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is started after the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of 30V exceeds 21V can prevent such chattering. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unnecessary power-off signal from being output and to prevent a troublesome situation in which the power-off processing and the resumption of the execution of the game control are repeatedly performed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the switch process executed in step S11 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the ON state of the detection signal of each switch such as winning detection or passing through the gate continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is surely turned on, and processing corresponding to the switch on is started. In the switch process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the set port number is “03” (step S900). When the port number is “03” (step S900; Yes), the port number being set is cleared to “00” (step S904), and the switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the set port number is not “03” (step S900; No), the set port number is designated as the input port number (step S901). After executing the process of step S901, an input port confirmation process is executed (step S902).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the input port confirmation processing executed in step S902 shown in FIG. In the input port confirmation process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 103 first inputs the data input to the input port having the port number designated in step S901 in FIG. 30, and sets the input data in the port buffer (step S921). ). The port buffer is a buffer in which the contents of the port input this time are stored.

  Next, an initial value of the weight counter formed in the RAM 102 is set (step S922), and the value of the weight counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the weight counter becomes 0 (steps S923 and S924).

  When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the input port data is input again (step S925), and a logical product is obtained for each bit between the input data and the data set in the port buffer (step S926). ). Then, the operation result of the logical product is set in the port buffer (step S927). Through the processing in steps S922 to S927, both of the two input data input from the input port 0 with a time interval of [initial value of weight counter × (processing time in steps S923, S924)] are “ Only the bits that are “1” will be “1” in the port buffer. In other words, if the ON state of the switch detection signal continues for a predetermined period [initial value of wait counter × (processing time of steps S923, S924)], the corresponding bit in the port buffer becomes “1”. As described above, since the data of the input port is input again after a predetermined period of time, the reliability of the data can be improved.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs exclusive OR for each bit between the data previously set in the port buffer and the data set in the port buffer (step S928). In the result of the exclusive OR operation, the bit corresponding to the switch for which the previous switch-on / off determination result (for example, 4 ms before) differs from the switch-on / off determination result determined to be on this time is “ 1 ”. Further, the CPU 103 performs a logical product for each bit between the operation result of the exclusive OR and the data set in the port buffer (step S929). As a result, of the bits corresponding to the switches for which the previous switch on / off determination result and the switch on / off determination result determined to be on this time are different (according to the exclusive OR operation result), the current on Only the bit corresponding to the switch determined to be (by AND operation) remains as “1”.

  After executing the process of step S929, the port to which the power-off signal is input is confirmed (step S930). And it is determined whether the power-off signal is input (step S931). If it is determined that the power-off signal has not been input, the operation result of the logical product in step S929 is set in the switch-on buffer (step S932), and the contents of the port buffer in which the operation result in step S927 is set are set to the previous port. The buffer is set in the buffer (step S933), and the input port confirmation process is terminated. By the above processing, among the switches that have been on for a predetermined period of time, the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (for example, 4 ms ago) was off, that is, the switch changed from the off state to the on state. The bit corresponding to the switch is “1” in the switch-on buffer. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S931 that the power-off signal is input (step S931; Yes), the input port confirmation process is terminated without executing the processes in steps S932 and S933.

  Returning to FIG. 30, after executing the process of step S902, the port number is incremented by 1 (step S903), and the process returns to step S900. That is, the processing of steps S900 to S903 is repeated until the port number becomes “03”, and the input port confirmation processing is performed for each of the input ports IP00 to IP02. Therefore, since the presence / absence of the power-off signal is confirmed for each input port, it is possible to cope with a change in the power-off signal input state. Therefore, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, the processing of steps S932 and S933 is not executed (that is, the input state of the detection signal is not acquired), and thus the reliability of the acquired detection signal is improved. Can do.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 27 as the special symbol process. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 in FIG. 32 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 22B is ON ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 27 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S211, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Settings for transmitting the number notification command are performed (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 27 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game ball that is effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be surely completed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 32, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows: a random number value MR1 for determining a special diagram display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for big hits includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times the round is executed. By setting the number of times of opening of the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time since the big winning opening is in an open state, a number of game balls detected by the counted elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. The small hit opening process is a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 32 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step) S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step) S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151A. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to the table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 32 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 35, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), for example, by determining whether or not the short-time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is definitely changed. It is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the state or the time-shortening state (step S266). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S266; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining any of the plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S267). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 133B is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S266). S268). When either one of the processes of steps S267 and S268 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, refer to the variation pattern type determination table set in the use table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of “special bonus” as the special figure display result.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned. . In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern type prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S269, referring to the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation pattern type based on the determined variation pattern type and the data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR4, The variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). In the process of step S270, based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied, the first special symbol display device 4A determines a variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol, Regardless of whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. In the process of step S270, regardless of the result of determination of the variation pattern type in step S269, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S270, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the process of step S272, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S273). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S275), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S274, each time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board 16, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 36 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

  On the side of the production control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt is generated due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but uses a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt prohibition state. It is desirable to issue an interrupt prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). . In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 36 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state and the like, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d) is monitored, and the detection condition for stopping the power supply to the gaming machine is determined. Monitoring means (for example, a power supply monitoring circuit 91A) that outputs a detection signal (for example, a power-off signal) based on the establishment (for example, the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) has decreased to 21V) is detected. A predetermined process (for example, a power-off process (see step S10)) is executed based on the signal. In addition, after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the monitoring unit starts monitoring the predetermined power supply voltage after the voltage value of the predetermined power supply voltage becomes a voltage value that does not satisfy the detection condition (for example, The 5V power supply circuit 62f is activated after waiting for the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d to rise to 21V, and the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is supplied with the 5V output voltage (VCC), thereby supplying power. The start of output voltage monitoring by the monitoring circuit 91A is delayed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent unnecessary detection signals from being output from the monitoring unit.

  Specifically, generally, when the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of 30V does not increase linearly, but actually the ripple voltage is superimposed. It will rise in the state. Then, when the power supply monitoring circuit 91A starts monitoring immediately when power supply to the gaming machine is started, the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) gradually rises and rises to around 21V. Because of the ripple voltage, a state where the voltage exceeds 21 V and a state where the voltage falls below 21 are alternately repeated. This causes chattering that alternately repeats the power-off signal on and off. A disconnect signal will be output. Therefore, in this embodiment, the configuration in which the monitoring by the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is started after the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of 30V exceeds 21V can prevent such chattering. This prevents an unnecessary power-off signal from being output.

  In particular, an electrolytic capacitor having a large capacitance (capacitance) is provided on the signal line of the output voltage (VSL) of 30 V. However, in a gaming machine configured in this way, conversely Since the rise of the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of 30V is delayed, the activation timing of the output voltage (VCC) of 5V is relatively earlier, and the activation timing of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like is increased. It will be faster. For this reason, the timing at which the gaming control microcomputer 100 starts the power-off process (see step S10) (the timing at which the CPU 103 starts monitoring the power-off signal) is also accelerated, and power supply to the gaming machine is started. In spite of being immediately after, there is a possibility that a problem occurs that the power-off signal is determined to be in the on state and the power-off process (see step S10) is executed. In contrast, in this embodiment, monitoring by the power supply monitoring circuit 91A is started after the voltage value of the output voltage (VSL) of 30V exceeds 21V, and the output start timing of the power-off signal is delayed. Thus, it is possible to prevent a problem that such inappropriate power-off processing is executed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, at least the first power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d) and the second power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f) are obtained. Including a power supply circuit (for example, 30V power supply circuit 62d, 5V power supply circuit 62f) for generating a plurality of power supply voltages, and the second power supply voltage is a microcomputer mounted on the gaming machine (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 100). To be supplied. The monitoring means outputs a first detection signal (for example, a power-off signal) based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has decreased to a first threshold value (for example, 21 V) (for example, a power-off signal). A second monitoring signal (for example, a reset signal) based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has dropped to a second threshold value (for example, 9V) lower than the first threshold value. Monitoring means (for example, reset circuit 91B). The first monitoring means outputs the first detection signal even when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage decreases, and the second monitoring means outputs the second detection signal even when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage decreases. A detection signal is output (for example, the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B output a power-off signal and a reset signal even when the output voltage (VCC) decreases to 4.2V). A delay element (for example, electrolytic capacitors 87c and 87d) for delaying a decrease in the second power supply voltage is provided. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the microcomputer from being initialized due to poor connection.

  Further, according to this embodiment, at least the first power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VSL) of the 30V power supply circuit 62d) and the second power supply voltage (for example, the output voltage (VCC) of the 5V power supply circuit 62f) are obtained. Including a power supply circuit (for example, 30V power supply circuit 62d, 5V power supply circuit 62f) for generating a plurality of power supply voltages, and the second power supply voltage is a microcomputer mounted on the gaming machine (for example, a gaming control microcomputer 100). To be supplied. The monitoring means outputs a first detection signal (for example, a power-off signal) based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has decreased to a first threshold value (for example, 21 V) (for example, a power-off signal). A second monitoring signal (for example, a reset signal) based on the fact that the voltage value of the first power supply voltage has dropped to a second threshold value (for example, 9V) lower than the first threshold value. Monitoring means (for example, reset circuit 91B). The first monitoring means outputs the first detection signal even when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage decreases, and the second monitoring means outputs the second detection signal even when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage decreases. (For example, the power monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B output a power-off signal and a reset signal even when the output voltage (VCC) drops to 4.2V). Then, the second monitoring unit outputs the second detection signal at a timing later than the timing at which the first monitoring unit outputs the first detection signal when the voltage value of the second power supply voltage decreases (for example, Compared with a capacitor 96a (for example, 0.01 μF) provided on the input side of the output voltage (VCC) of the power monitoring circuit 91A, a capacitor 96b (on the input side of the output voltage (VCC) of the reset circuit 91B ( For example, since the capacitance (capacitance) of 1 μF is large, a reset signal is output at a timing later than the power-off signal). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the microcomputer from being initialized due to poor connection.

  In this embodiment, the threshold value for determining that the output voltage (VCC) of 5V is lowered by the power supply monitoring circuit 91A and the reset circuit 91B is both 4.2V, and the capacitances of the capacitors 96a and 96b are the same. Although the case where the reset signal is output at a timing later than the power-off signal by changing the capacitance (capacitance) has been shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the output timings of the power-off signal and the reset signal may be made different by changing the threshold value for determining that the output voltage (VCC) of 5V is lowered. In this case, for example, the power monitoring circuit 91A outputs a power-off signal when the output voltage (VCC) decreases to 4.2V, and then the reset circuit 91B further decreases the output voltage (VCC) to 3.8V. Sometimes, a reset signal may be output.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d shown in FIG. 4 becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage such as DC21V, the transistor 73 of the relay drive circuit 72 operates. Thus, a current flows through the coil 71L of the relay 71. When a current flows through the coil 71L, the contact portion 71S is switched from the open state to the closed state by the electromagnetic force of the coil 71L. As a result, both ends of the thermistor 56 are short-circuited, so that the thermistor 56 becomes invalid. When the relay 71 is driven in this way, the electric circuit is switched from an electric circuit that passes only through the thermistor 56 to an electric circuit that passes through a parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S. In the electric circuit passing through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact part 71S, most of the current passes through the contact part 71S, and the current flowing through the thermistor 56 is very small (almost 0). Therefore, the thermistor 56 for suppressing the inrush current is invalidated. Further, since the current flowing through the thermistor 56 is very small (almost 0), the power consumption by the thermistor 56 is almost eliminated. Therefore, for example, even when a large amount of power is consumed to drive the launch motor provided in the ball striking device, it is possible to provide a margin for power supply to various substrates (loads), and the power supply circuits 62a to 62f In the output nodes, the output terminals 63a to 63f, the electric circuits from the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f to the output terminals 63a to 63f, and the electric circuits after the output terminals 63a to 63f (electric circuits in the main board 11 and the effect control board 12). A desired voltage can be obtained.

  For example, when the relay 71 is driven to short-circuit the thermistor 56 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the power from the AC power supply 50 is supplied, the thermistor 56 is short-circuited in a transient state where current starts to flow depending on the elapsed time. Inrush current may not be suppressed. Therefore, a desired voltage is applied to the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f, the output terminals 63a to 63f, the electric circuit from the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f to the output terminals 63a to 63f, and the electric circuits after the output terminals 63a to 63f. Can't get. On the other hand, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, a specific voltage such as the output voltage of the power supply circuit is monitored, and the voltage is a predetermined voltage (DC6V in the above-described embodiment) indicating that it is in a steady state. ), The relay 71 is driven and the thermistor 56 is short-circuited. Therefore, the thermistor 56 is not short-circuited in a transient state in which current starts to flow. Therefore, a desired voltage is applied to the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f, the output terminals 63a to 63f, the electric circuit from the output nodes of the power supply circuits 62a to 62f to the output terminals 63a to 63f, and the electric circuits after the output terminals 63a to 63f. Can be obtained.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process of FIG. 32, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control process of FIG. In addition, when it is determined in step S931 that there is a power-off signal, the CPU 103 performs processing of skipping the processing of steps S932 and 933, and processing of steps S503 to S508A illustrated in FIG. In this way, processing can be performed according to the supply state of power to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, when it is determined that there is a power-off signal in step S931 of the input port confirmation process shown in FIG. 31 (step S931; Yes), steps S932 and S933 are performed. Skip the process. Therefore, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, the processing of steps S932 and S933 is not executed (that is, the input state of the detection signal is not acquired), and thus the reliability of the acquired detection signal is improved. Can do.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, one special variable winning ball device 7 is provided as a variable winning device. However, the number of special variable winning ball devices is not limited to one, but two or more. May be. For example, as a modification, an upper special variable winning ball device and a lower special variable winning ball device 7B (see FIG. 39) may be provided. In this case, as shown in FIG. 38, an upper large prize opening switch 23A, a lower large prize opening switch 23B, an upper large prize opening door solenoid 82A and a lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B are provided.

  The upper special variable winning ball apparatus includes an upper large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening door shown in FIG. 38, and the upper special winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form an upper prize winning opening. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus, the upper large winning opening door closes the upper large winning opening when the solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening door is in an OFF state. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the ON state, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. A game ball that has entered the upper special winning opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus is detected by the upper special winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large prize opening door 171 (see FIG. 39) that is opened and closed by a lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B shown in FIG. A lower prize winning opening that changes between a state and a closed state is formed. As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the OFF state, the lower large prize opening door 171 closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door 171 opens the lower large prize opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B is detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

  Further, as an example, as shown in FIG. 39, a guide path through which the game ball is guided to the discharge path through or without passing through the predetermined probability changing area is provided in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. It may be provided. In this case, for example, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, a probability change region switch 24A, a discharge switch 24B, and a solenoid 82C for the probability change region cover are provided. Further, a probability variation region lid 172 driven by a solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is provided. The probability variation region may be changed by the probability variation region lid 172 between an open state where the game ball can pass and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass. As an example, when the probability changing area lid solenoid 82C is in the OFF state, the probability changing area lid 172 moves to a position (regulatory position) that closes (closes) the probability changing area, thereby closing the probability changing area (FIG. 39 ( A)). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the ON state, the probability variation area lid 172 moves to a position (allowable position) where the probability variation area is not blocked (not closed), and the probability variation area is opened (see FIG. FIG. 39 (B)).

  A game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B first passes through a route provided with a lower large winning port switch 23B for detecting the winning game ball, and then a guide path to the probability variation region and the probability variation region. To the taxiway that leads to the discharge route without passing through As shown in FIG. 39 (A), the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the closed state is guided to the common discharge path 174 without passing through the probability variation area, and from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Discharged. In this case, the game ball is detected by the discharge switch 24B installed on the guide path to the common discharge path 174.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 39B, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area. At this time, the game ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 24A installed in the probability changing area. Then, the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area passes through a delay unit 173 that slows down the flow speed of the game ball and delays arrival at the common discharge path 174, and is guided to the common discharge path 174 to receive a lower special variable prize. It is discharged from the ball device 7B. Thus, the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes through the probability variation area, and the probability variation area switch 24A detects the game ball, so that the probability variation state is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state. The probability variation control condition may be satisfied.

  It should be noted that the rate at which the game ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B (the rate at which the lower major winning opening is opened), the length of time that the probability variation area lid 173 is at the permissible position, and the probability variation area lid 173 is permitted. The ratio at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied may be suitably set by adjusting the timing of the position.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, in the big hit opening process of step S115, for example, in a normal open land such as the first to thirteenth round and the fifteenth round, a process of opening the top prize winning opening is executed. . In addition, for example, in the probability variation open round such as the 14th round and the 16th round, a process for opening the lower major prize opening and a lower major prize opening winning detection process are executed. The lower great prize opening winning detection process is performed, for example, based on the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B and the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Processing for counting game balls in 7B, processing for determining whether or not the passage of game balls to the probability variation region is detected, and a probability variation confirmation flag when the passage of the probability variation region is detected when the probability variation region is valid Includes processing to set.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the lower grand prize opening winning detection process. In the lower great prize opening detection process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the lower big prize opening switch 23B is in an ON state (step S501). If it is determined in step S501 that the lower prize winning port switch 23B is in the ON state (step S501; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the lower prize winning port switch invalid flag (a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) is set. Or the like) is set to ON (step S502). The lower large winning opening switch invalid flag indicates, for example, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the number of game balls detected by the probability changing area switch 24A, and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B. This is a flag that is set to ON in response to a case where the added number does not match and the input / output error state is controlled after a predetermined period has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not set to ON (step S502; No), the CPU 103 is a counter indicating the number of game balls in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. A prize counter in a game (a counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit 153)) is incremented by 1 (step S502A). The value of the winning prize counter during the game is based on the number of game balls detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B when the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not valid, and the gaming ball detected by the probability changing area switch 24A. And the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B.

  After executing the process of step S502A or when it is determined in step S501 that the lower big prize opening switch 23B is not on (step S501; No), the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is turned on in step S502. When it is determined that it is set (step S502; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is in an on state (step S503). If it is determined in step S503 that the probability change area switch 24A is in the ON state (step S503; Yes), the CPU 103 decrements the prize counter during game play by 1 (step S504). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the prize winning counter during the game is less than 0 (step S505). When it is determined in step S505 that the prize counter during game play is less than 0 (step S505; Yes), the CPU 103 executes error processing at the time of overdischarge detection (step S512), and the lower large prize opening The winning detection process is terminated. In the error process at the time of overdischarge detection, the CPU 103 sets, for example, a prize counter during winnings of an object game to 0, outputs a predetermined error signal to the hall management computer, or gives an error to the effect control board 12 Or send a command.

  Further, when it is determined in step S505 that the prize winning counter during the game is 0 or more (step S505; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the probability variation area detection valid flag (a predetermined area in the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) It is determined whether or not a flag provided in (eg, 152) is set to ON (step S506). The probability variation area detection valid flag is a flag that is switched between an on state and an off state in, for example, a probability variation region solenoid control process for controlling the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region cover. In the big hit gaming state, the probability variation region is valid / invalid at a predetermined timing. It is used to execute the control to switch with.

  When it is determined in step S506 that the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to ON (step S506; Yes), the CPU 103 provides a certain probability variation flag (a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152)). Set flag) is set to ON (step S508). In step S508, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state, so that the probability variation state advantageous to the player is controlled after the running big hit gaming state. Next, the CPU 103 transmits to the effect control board 12 a probability variation confirmation designation command that designates that it is certain that the probability variation state is to be established (step S508A).

  When the process of step S508A is executed, a probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted each time the game ball passes through the probability change area in the lower major winning opening in the probability change open round (for example, the 14th round and the 16th round). .

  As described in the above embodiment, the RAM 102 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power source. Therefore, if a power failure occurs during the big hit game round and the power is restored, the big hit from the round that was executed when the power interruption occurred based on the value of the special figure process flag stored in the RAM 102 The game is resumed. Therefore, if a power interruption occurs during the execution of a probability change open round (for example, the 14th round and the 16th round) and power is restored, the big hit game is resumed from the probability change open round that was executed when the power interruption occurred. The Then, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower major prize opening in the probability variation release round after resuming the big hit game, the process of step S508A is executed, and the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted.

  After executing the processing of step S508A or when it is determined in step S503 that the probability variation area switch 24A is not in the ON state (step S503; No), the probability variation area detection valid flag is not set to ON in step S506. (Step S506; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the discharge switch 24B is on (step S509). When it is determined in step S509 that the discharge switch is in the ON state (step S509; Yes), the CPU 103 decrements the winning prize counter during the game by 1 (step S510). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the prize counter during winnings is less than 0 (step S511). If it is determined in step S511 that the prize counter during game play is less than 0 (step S511; Yes), the CPU 103 executes error processing at the time of overdischarge detection (step S512), and the lower large prize opening The winning detection process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined in step S509 that the discharge switch is not in the on state (step S509; No), or when it is determined in step S511 that the prize counter during winnings is not less than 0 (step S511; No). ), The CPU 103 ends the lower grand prize opening winning detection process.

  In the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 40, when the prize counter during game is less than 0 (the game detected by the lower big prize mouth switch 23B when the lower big prize mouth switch invalid flag is not valid). When the number of balls is less than the number of game balls detected by the probability change area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B), an overdischarge detection error process (step S512) is executed. By doing so, it is possible to recover the error state by returning the winning number counter during the game to 0. Further, even when the probability variation area switch 24A detects a game ball by fraud, it is not controlled to the probability variation state by the detection, so that security against fraud can be increased.

  Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, in the command analysis processing in step S74, the probability change confirmation for performing the probability change confirmation notification in the image display device 5 based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command from the main board 11. Control for superimposing the display is performed.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a certain change confirmation designation command has been received (step S681). When it is determined in step S681 that the certainty change confirmation designation command has been received (step S681; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a certain change confirmation notification flag (a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (eg, the effect control flag setting unit 191)). It is determined whether or not the flag is set to ON (step S682). When it is determined in step S682 that the probability change confirmation notifying flag is not set to ON (step S682; No), the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform probability change confirmation display for performing the probability change confirmation notification. Is started (step S683). In step S683, for example, the image display device 5 displays an image such as “Probability change!” Superimposed on a background image or the like. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability change confirmation notification flag on (step S684).

  In the above-described modification, the probability change confirmation notification such as “certain change confirmation!” Is performed on the image display device 5 as the probability change confirmation notification. However, the probability change confirmation notification is not limited to the above-described mode. For example, as long as it is possible to recognize that it is determined that the transition to the probability change state has been confirmed, an effect using a character or the like may be executed in the image display device 5, or a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. May be notified of the probability change confirmation. Further, for example, the probability change confirmation may be notified by controlling the game effect lamp 9 with a predetermined lighting / flashing pattern.

  After executing the process of step S684 or when it is determined in step S681 that the probability variation confirmation designation command has not been received (step S681; No), the probability variation confirmation notification flag is set on in step S682. If it is determined that there is (step S682; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command has been received (step S685). When it is determined in step S685 that the jackpot end designation command has been received (step S685; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set on (step S686). . When it is determined in step S686 that the probability change confirmation notification flag is set on (step S686; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 deletes the probability change confirmation display (step S687), and the probability change confirmation notification flag. Is reset to OFF (step S688).

  After executing the process of step S688, or when it is determined in step S685 that a jackpot end designation command has not been received (step S685; No), the probability change confirmation in-progress flag is set on in step S686. When it is determined that there is not (step S686; No), the CPU 120 for effect control executes other command analysis processing (step S689) and ends the command analysis processing.

  By executing the processes of steps S681 to S688 as described above, the probability change confirmation notification is executed based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation command. For example, the process of starting the probability change confirmation notification on the condition that it is determined in the determination processing in step S682 that the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set to ON (provided that the probability change confirmation notification is not already being executed). When the game ball first passes the probability variation area and receives the probability variation confirmation designation command during the big hit game, the probability variation confirmation notification is started, and the second and subsequent probability variation confirmation designation commands are received. Even so, the probability change confirmation notification is not executed repeatedly. The probability change confirmation notification is continued until a jackpot end designation command is received. Therefore, in the above modification, control is performed so that the probability change confirmation notification is executed once based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command.

  As described in the above embodiment, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by the backup power supply, the probability variation confirmation designation command is received once during the big hit game and the probability variation confirmation notification is started. Even after this, if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the probability change confirmation notification flag is not saved. Therefore, after the power is restored after the power interruption, when the game ball again passes the probability variation area and receives the probability variation confirmation designation command, it is determined No in step S682, and the probability variation confirmation notification is started again. Become.

  Further, in the above-described modification, when the game ball first passes through the probability change area and a probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 120 is surely changed due to noise or garbled command data. If the confirmation designation command cannot be received normally, the effect control CPU 120 has not recognized the certainty change confirmation designation command. Therefore, the process of starting the certainty decision confirmation notification in step S683 is not performed, and in step S684. Since the process is also not executed, the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set to ON. Therefore, in this case, when the second and subsequent probability change confirmation designation commands are received, the effect control CPU 120 determines No in step S682, executes the process of step S683, and starts the probability change confirmation notification. At the same time, the process of step S684 is executed to set the probability change confirmation notification flag on.

  Next, the transmission timing of the probability variation confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability variation confirmation notification when the game ball passes through the probability variation area will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing the transmission timing of the probability change confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability change confirmation notification when normal operation is performed. As shown in FIG. 42, in the probability variation open round (for example, the 14th round and the 16th round), the lower major winning opening is opened, and the certainty change confirmation designation is made every time the game ball passes through the probability varying area in the lower major winning opening. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A). Further, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the probability change confirmation display on the image display device 5 when the game ball first passes through the probability change region and receives the probability change confirmation designation command during the big hit game. Display (probability change notification) is started (see steps S681 to S684). Then, as shown in FIG. 42, the probability change confirmation notification is continued until the jackpot end designation command is received. As described above, the probability change confirmation notification is executed once based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command.

  In the above modification, the probability variation confirmation notification is continued until the timing of receiving the jackpot end designation command. However, the duration of the probability variation confirmation notification is not limited to the timing of receiving the jackpot end designation command. . For example, after receiving the jackpot end designation command, the probability change confirmation notification may be continued until the jackpot end notification effect (ending effect) is ended. Further, for example, after the probability change confirmation designation command is received first and the probability change confirmation notification is started, the probability change confirmation notification may be terminated based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Further, the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed only during the round in which the probability variation confirmation notification is started. For example, when the probability change confirmation notification is started in the fourteenth round, the probability change confirmation notification may be continued until the fourteenth round is finished, and the probability change confirmation notification may be finished when the fourteenth round is finished. Further, for example, when the probability change confirmation notification is started in the sixteenth round, the probability change confirmation notification may be continued until the sixteenth round is ended, and the probability change determination notification may be ended when the sixteenth round is ended.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing the transmission timing of the probability change confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability change confirmation notification when a power interruption occurs during the big hit game. As shown in FIG. 43, in the probability variation open round (for example, the 14th round and the 16th round), the lower major winning opening is opened, and each time the game ball passes through the certain variation area in the lower major winning aperture, the certain probability change designation is made. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A). As shown in FIG. 43, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the probability change confirmation display on the image display device 5 when the game ball first passes through the probability change region and receives the probability change confirmation designation command during the big hit game. Display (probability change notification) is started (see steps S681 to S684).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 43, it is assumed that, after the probability change confirmation notification is started, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped during the probability change release round (14th round in the example of FIG. 43). Then, as shown in FIG. 43, after that, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored, and the game starts from the state where the lower prize winning opening is open in the probability variation round (14th round in the example of FIG. 43). Shall be resumed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 43, after the power is restored after the power interruption, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower prize winning opening again, the probability variation confirmation notification command is transmitted again. Then, as before the power interruption, every time the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A). On the other hand, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by the backup power source, even after receiving the certainty change confirmation designation command once during the big hit game and starting the certainty change confirmation notification, the pachinko gaming machine If the power supply to 1 is stopped, the probability change confirmation notification flag is not saved. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43, after the power is restored after the power interruption, when the game ball again passes the probability variation area and receives the probability variation confirmation designation command, the step is performed at the timing when the probability variation confirmation designation command is received. It is determined No in S682, and the probability change confirmation notification is started again (see Steps S681 to S684). Then, as shown in FIG. 43, the probability change confirmation notification is continued until the jackpot end designation command is received.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing the transmission timing of the probability variation confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability variation confirmation notification when the effect control CPU 120 misses the probability variation confirmation designation command. As shown in FIG. 44, in the probability variation open round (for example, the 14th round and the 16th round), the lower major prize opening is set in an open state, and each time the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower major prize opening, the certainty change confirmation designation is made. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (see step S508A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 44, when the game ball first passes through the probability change area and a probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted during the big hit game, the CPU 120 for effect control is due to noise or garbled command data. Suppose that the certain change confirmation designation command cannot be received normally. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 is not able to recognize the probability change confirmation designation command, so the process of starting the probability change confirmation notification in step S683 is not performed, and the process of step S684 is also not performed. Is not set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 44, despite the fact change confirmation designation command being transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100, the probability change confirmation notification is not started at the timing of the first probability change confirmation designation command transmission.

  In this case, if the game control ball 120 normally receives the probability change confirmation designation command when the game ball passes through the probability variation area after the second and the probability modification confirmation designation command is transmitted, the result is No in step S682. Since the determination is made, the probability change confirmation notification is started. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the effect control CPU 120 starts superimposed display (probability change confirmation notification) of the probability change confirmation display in the image display device 5 when receiving the second probability change confirmation designation command (step S681). (Refer to S684).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modified example, for example, the CPU 103 establishes the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B has passed the probability variation region. Further, based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B has passed through the probability change area, a probability change confirmation designation command that can specify that the game ball has passed through the probability change area is output. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the probability change confirmation notification once based on the output of the probability change confirmation designation command. When the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped after the probability change confirmation designation command is output and the supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed, the gaming ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B again Based on the fact that the probability variation area has been passed, the probability variation confirmation designation command is output again (see FIG. 43). It is possible to notify that the state is controlled in a probable state without giving an annoyance, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. Further, it is possible to notify the effect control CPU 120 that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area even after the power failure is restored.

  In the modified example, two special variable winning ball devices (upper special variable winning ball device, lower special variable winning ball device 7B) are provided, and one of them (lower special variable winning ball device 7B) as a variable winning device. However, the variable winning device is not limited to the mode shown in this modified example. For example, it is provided with one variable winning device provided with a probability variation area, and as a big hit type, it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the probability variation area, and it is rare to be controlled in a probability variation state and the probability variation area. The “second big hit” that is likely to be controlled to the probability variation state by passing the game ball is set, and the control mode of the probability variation area lid 172 is made different between “first big hit” and “second big hit”. Accordingly, the ease of passing the game ball in the probability variation area may be made different between the “first big hit” and the “second big hit”, and the ease of establishment of the probability variation control condition may be varied. . In addition, for example, three or more special variable winning ball devices are provided, and one or a plurality of special variable winning ball devices are provided with a probability variation area, and “first big hit” and “second big hit” are three. You may make it differ in what kind of pattern the one or more special variable winning ball apparatuses are opened.

  In the above modification, the case where the probability variation area is provided only in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B of the two special variable winning ball devices is shown, but the upper special variable winning ball device and the lower special variable winning ball device. You may comprise so that a probability change area | region may be provided in 7B. Then, the upper special variable winning ball apparatus and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can easily pass the game balls in the probability variation area by changing the shape of the probability variation area or the control mode of the probability variation area lid 172. You may make it differ.

  The variable winning device is not limited to the case where the gaming machine includes one variable winning device (special variable winning ball device), but includes a plurality of variable winning devices (for example, the upper special variable as in the above modification). This is a concept including a winning ball device and a lower special variable winning device 7B). As described above, when a plurality of variable winning devices are provided, it is only necessary that at least one of the plurality of variable winning devices is provided with a probability variation area.

  In the above modification, when the output of the certainty change confirmation designation command cannot be received, the certainty change confirmation notification is executed based on the next outputted certainty change confirmation designation command (see FIG. 44). Therefore, even after the probability change confirmation designation command is output once, it is possible to notify the effect control CPU 120 that the game ball has passed the probability change region. Even if the probability change confirmation designation command is missed, the probability change confirmation notification can be executed on the effect control board 12 side thereafter.

  In the above modification, a case is shown in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed at the timing when the probability change confirmation designation command is received, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the probability variation confirmation designation command, or the probability variation confirmation notification may be performed in the next round after the probability variation confirmation designation command is received. . Further, for example, after receiving the probability change confirmation designation command, the probability change confirmation notification may be executed at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect).

  In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the probability change confirmation designation command is received after the interruption of power interruption, the probability change confirmation notification is executed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command. Or the probability change confirmation notification is executed in the next round after receiving the probability change confirmation designation command, or the probability change confirmation notification is executed at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect) after receiving the probability variation confirmation designation command. Or you may.

  In addition, the probability variation confirmation designation command is executed only when the probability variation confirmation notification is executed at the timing when the probability variation confirmation designation command is received in the same manner as the above-described modification at the normal time, while the probability variation confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery. After executing the certainty change confirmation notification at the timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the signal, executing the certainty change confirmation notification in the next round after receiving the certainty change confirmation designation command, or after receiving the certainty decision confirmation designation command, Probability confirmation notification may be executed at the end of the big hit game (during ending production).

  In the above modification, every time the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes the probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation designation command is output. Therefore, since the probability change confirmation command is output uniformly when passing through the probability change area of the game ball, the probability change confirmation command is again issued after power failure recovery without performing determination processing such as whether power failure recovery has been performed. It is possible to transmit, and it is possible to notify the CPU 120 for effect control that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area even after the restoration of power interruption by a simple process.

  In the above modification, the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted every time the game ball passes through the probability variation region, but this is not the only mode. For example, the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only for the passage of the game ball to the first probability variation area in the probability variation release round, and the probability variation confirmation designation command even if the game ball passes through the probability variation area after the second time. May not be transmitted. Even in the case of such a configuration, the probability change confirmation notification designation command may be transmitted again only when the game ball first passes through the probability variation area after restoration of power interruption.

  Further, for example, in the probability variation open round, the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only for the passage of the game ball in the first probability variation region and the passage of the game ball in the last probability variation region. In this case, for example, if the number of allowable winnings at the upper and lower winning prize openings during the round is six, the probability changing area is set to the sixth time when the game ball passes through the probability changing area. The probability change confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball passes. In such a configuration, even if a power interruption occurs after the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted based on the passing of the game ball to the first probability change area in the probability change release round, the last (6 Based on the passage of the game ball to the (single) probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation designation command can be transmitted to notify the effect control CPU 120. Even if the first probability change confirmation command is missed in the probability change release round, the probability change confirmation notification can be executed by the last (sixth) probability change confirmation designation command. In addition, not only when the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted only for the passage of game balls in the first and last probability variation areas, for example, the probability modification is confirmed only for the passage of game balls in the second and last probability variation areas. Various combinations of transmission timings are conceivable, such as transmitting a specified command or transmitting a probability change confirmation designation command only for the passage of a game ball in the second and last probability variation area.

  In addition, for example, a probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted at predetermined intervals in the probability variation release round. For example, one probability change confirmation designation command may be transmitted every time the passing of a game ball to the probability change region is detected three times. In such a configuration, even if a power outage occurs after sending the probability change confirmation designation command, the probability change is confirmed based on the fact that three more passes of the game ball to the probability change area are detected after the power failure is restored. A designation command can be transmitted to notify the effect control CPU 120. Even if the probability variation confirmation designation command is missed, the probability variation confirmation notification can be executed by the probability variation confirmation designation command transmitted based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the probability variation region three times. .

  In the above modification, the case where the special game state is the probability change state has been described as an example, but the special game state may be a game state other than the probability change state. For example, it is assumed that the special game state is the short-time state, and it is determined that the special game state is shifted to the short-time state based on the passing of the game ball through the probability variation area in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. May be. Further, for example, even in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is configured to have a plurality of continuation times, and continues as the special game state based on the passing of the game ball through the probability variation area in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. You may make it confirm that it transfers to a probability change state with many frequency | counts. Furthermore, for example, even in the short-time state, it is configured so that there are a plurality of types of time-short state continuation times, and the special game state is continued based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B It may be determined that the state is shifted to the short state when the number of times is large.

  In the above modification, the probability change confirmation command is also output when the CPU 103 outputs the probability change confirmation designation command after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped after the probability modification confirmation designation command is output and the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. Confirm notification is executed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify that the game ball has passed the probability variation area even when the power interruption is restored.

  In the above modification, the probability change confirmation notification is executed even when the probability change confirmation designation command is received after power failure recovery (see FIG. 43), but the game ball has passed through the probability change region after power failure recovery. Sometimes the probability change confirmation designation command is only transmitted, and the probability change confirmation notification may not be executed on the effect control board 12 side. In this case, for example, when the production control board 12 side also stores the RAM 122 as a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source, the probability change confirmation notification flag is saved, and when a probability change confirmation designation command is received after power failure recovery, If it is determined as Yes in step S682 of 41, the probability change confirmation notification may not be executed.

  In addition, after starting the probability change confirmation notification based on the reception of the first probability change confirmation command, if the power change is restored and the probability change confirmation command is received again, the probability change confirmation notification is already performed before the power interruption. Therefore, if the probability change confirmation notification is executed again in exactly the same manner, there is a risk of giving a troublesome impression. For this reason, when the probability change confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery, the probability change confirmation notification in a modest mode than the probability change confirmation notification before power interruption may be executed. For example, when the probability change confirmation display such as “definite change confirmation!” Is displayed with characters smaller than before the power interruption, or when the probability change confirmation notification is performed using the speakers 8L and 8R or the game effect lamp 9, the character change confirmation is made before the power interruption. Alternatively, a predetermined production sound may be output at a low volume, or the game effect lamp 9 may be controlled with a modest lighting / flashing pattern.

  In the above modification, the game state is controlled to include a plurality of probability variable open rounds (14th and 16th rounds) that change the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B to the open state as the big hit game state. Then, at least for each round in which the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the open state, the probability change confirmation designation command is output at least once. For example, as shown in FIGS. 42 to 44, in each of the fourteenth round and the sixteenth round, which are probability variation open rounds, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted each time a game ball passes through the probability variation region. Therefore, even if the probability change confirmation designation command cannot be received in the first round in which the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the open state, the game ball is changed in the next round in which the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the open state. Can be notified to the CPU 120 for effect control. For example, even if the probability variation confirmation designation command cannot be received in the fourteenth round which is the probability variation release round, the probability variation confirmation notification is executed by at least the probability variation confirmation designation command transmitted in the sixteenth round which is the next probability variation release round. Can do. Further, for example, even when a power interruption occurs after transmitting the probability change confirmation designation command in the fourteenth round, the effect control CPU 120 is notified by the probability modification confirmation designation command transmitted at least in the sixteenth round after the restoration of power interruption. can do.

  In the above modification, there are two rounds, the 14th round and the 16th round, as the probability variation open round, and every time the game ball passes through the probability variation area in any of the 14th round and the 16th round, Although the case where the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted is shown, at least one probability change confirmation designation command may be transmitted in each probability variation release round. For example, when a game ball in the probability variation area first passes in each probability variation release round. Only the certainty change confirmation designation command may be transmitted. For example, if the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted when the game ball passes through the probability variation area for the first time in the fourteenth round, the probability modification confirmation designation command is issued even if the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the second round and thereafter. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area for the first time in the 16th round, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted, and thereafter, the game ball passes through the probability variation area for the second and subsequent rounds in the 16th round. However, the certainty change confirmation designation command may not be transmitted. Furthermore, not only when the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only when the game ball in the probability variation area passes for the first time in each probability variation release round, for example, at a predetermined number (for example, the third) in each probability variation release round. The probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball in the probability variation area passes, or the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball in the probability variation area finally passes.

  As described above, when the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only once in the probability variation release round, for example, the probability variation confirmation designation command has already been transmitted in the sixteenth round which is the last probability variation release round. If the power interruption is performed later, there is a possibility that the probability change confirmation command is not transmitted after the power interruption is restored and the effect control means cannot be notified. Therefore, the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted each time the game ball passes through the probability variation area only in the last 16th round. With such a configuration, even if a power interruption occurs in the 16th round, it is possible to transmit the probability change confirmation designation command after the power interruption is recovered and notify the CPU 120 for effect control.

  In the above modified example, the case where the probability variation open round in which the lower prize winning opening is in the open state is 2 rounds (the 14th round and the 16th round), but the probability variation of 3 rounds or more is not limited to such a mode. You may comprise so that there may be an open round. Further, for example, the probability variation open round during the big hit game may be configured to be only one round.

  In the above modification, the probability change confirmation notification is executed in the same manner without particularly distinguishing between the case where the game ball passes the probability variation area in the fourteenth round and the case where the game ball passes the probability variation area in the sixteenth round. Although the case is shown, the mode of probability change confirmation notification may be varied. For example, when the probability change confirmation designation command is received in the 16th round and the probability change confirmation notification is started without receiving the probability change confirmation designation command in the fourteenth round, the probability change confirmation designation command transmitted in the fourteenth round is changed. Since there is a possibility that it has been missed, and since the period from the 16th round to the end of the big hit game is short, the mode is more conspicuous than when the probability change confirmation notification is started in the 14th round. Probability change notification may be executed. For example, the probability change confirmation display is displayed with a larger display than when notification is started in the 14th round, a predetermined effect sound is output at a large volume, or the game effect lamp 9 is displayed with a conspicuous lighting / flashing pattern. By controlling, it may be made easier for the player to notice that the probability change is confirmed.

  In the above-described modification, the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability change area switch 24A, and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B in the probability variation open round are calculated. If the winning number counter during game is equal to 0 with the number of winnings being matched, step S508 is skipped in the lower large winning opening winning detection process in FIG. Does not set the probability change confirmation flag. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  In the above modification, the delay unit 173 is provided in the path until the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area reaches the common discharge path 174. Therefore, one of the game balls that won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B at different timings. Can pass through the probability variation region, the other does not pass through, and when reaching the common common discharge path 174, the arrival timing can be made different. For this reason, the ratio of the occurrence of clogging in the vicinity of the common discharge path 174 can be reduced.

  In the above-described modification, as the specific area through which only the game ball that has won the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass, the probability changing area that is controlled to the probability changing state when the game ball passes is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area may be another area controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the passing of the game ball. At this time, the special game state is not limited to the probability change state, and a game state in which the number of times that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state (or the expanded open state) (the number of electric chew support) is greater than the normal state, It may be another gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, such as a gaming state in which the number of round games executed when transitioning to a state is greater than the normal state.

  In the above modification, the upper special variable winning ball device that forms the upper large winning opening and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B that forms the lower large winning port are provided. While changing to the open state, it has been described that the lower prize winning opening changes to the open state in a specific number of round games. However, there are multiple winning awards such as the upper winning award and the lower winning award, and the probability change such as the execution mode of the round game (open winning auction opening, the maximum opening time for the winning a prize opening, etc.), the probability changing area passing rate and the probability changing decision rate. The correspondence relationship with the possibility of establishment of the control condition may be a setting different from that of the above modification. In other words, depending on which of the multiple winning holes the game ball has entered, if the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state is different, The arrangement and the operation mode in the big hit gaming state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. In addition, in a configuration in which a special figure game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special figure and the second special figure can be executed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in any special figure game using any special symbol. Depending on whether or not, it is only necessary to set the ratio of changing the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the probability changing area to the open state.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the relay 71 was comprised with the electromagnetic relay which consists of a coil and a contact part, for example, a relay is not limited to a contact relay, such as an electromagnetic relay, For example, it comprises using a semiconductor. A contactless relay or the like may be used, or a combination of a contacted relay and a contactless relay (hybrid relay) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the relay 71 switches the contact portion from the open state to the closed state when a current flows through the coil, and the contact portion switches from the closed state to the open state when no current flows through the coil. That is, the relay has a contact portion of a normally open contact (also referred to as an A contact or a make contact). However, the relay is not limited to a relay having a contact portion of a normally open contact, but a relay having a contact portion of a normally closed contact (also referred to as a B contact or a break contact) or a switching contact (C contact, transfer contact, etc.) It may also be a relay having a contact portion. Further, the number of relays that are switched between the circuit for disabling the thermistor 56 and the circuit for enabling it is not limited to one, and may be two or more. In this case, a plurality of relays having contact portions of the same type (normally open contact, normally closed contact, switching contact, etc.) may be used, or different types of contact portions may be used in combination.

  In the above embodiment, one end of the contact portion 71S of the relay 71 is connected to one end of the thermistor 56, and the other end of the contact portion 71S of the relay 71 is connected to the other end of the thermistor 56. That is, the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S are connected in parallel. However, the circuit for disabling the thermistor 56 is not limited to the above. For example, when the relay is operated, the electric circuit passing through the thermistor 56 is interrupted (one end side, the other end side, or one end side and the other end side of the thermistor 56 are opened), and the thermistor 56 is not passed. An electric path toward the later common mode choke coil 57 may be formed. In this case, for example, the circuit may be configured using a relay having a contact portion of a switching contact. For example, an electric wire is provided alongside the thermistor 56, and a relay having a contact portion of a switching contact is installed on one end of the electric wire and the thermistor 56. Then, one end of the electric wire and one end of the thermistor 56 are connected to the other end of the contact portion of the switching contact (terminal having two contacts), and one end of the contact portion is connected to the other end of the fuse 53. . The other end of the electric wire may be connected to the other end of the thermistor 56. Note that a relay having a contact portion of a switching contact may be provided on the other end side of the electric wire and the thermistor 56, and a relay having a contact portion of a switching contact is provided on one end side and the other end side of the electric wire and the thermistor 56, respectively. May be. In this way, the relay may be configured to be switchable between an electric circuit that passes only the thermistor 56 and an electric circuit that does not pass through the thermistor 56. The electric circuit for disabling the thermistor 56 includes an electric circuit that does not pass through the thermistor 56 in addition to the electric circuit that passes through the parallel circuit of the thermistor 56 and the contact portion 71S described in the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, one thermistor 56 is installed, but two or more thermistors 56 may be installed. In this case, a plurality of thermistors may be connected in any one of series, parallel, and a combination of series and parallel. The relay for disabling the thermistor may be provided for a plurality of thermistors, or may be provided for some of the plurality of thermistors.

  In the embodiment described above, the relay drive circuit 72 is configured by hardware such as a resistor or a transistor, but the relay drive circuit 72 is not limited to that configured by hardware. For example, the relay drive circuit 72 may be configured by software, or may be configured by hardware and software. For example, a CPU or the like may be mounted on the power supply board 16 and the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit may be monitored by the CPU, and the relay may be operated when a predetermined voltage is reached. Moreover, you may operate a relay by CPU mounted in other board | substrates, such as presentation control CPU120.

  Further, the relay drive circuit 72 is composed of a transistor 73, resistors 74 to 76, a diode 77, and an electrolytic capacitor 78 as shown in FIG. In this case, a delay occurs until the transistor 73 is turned on after the output voltage of the 30 V power supply circuit becomes DC 21 V or more. However, a relay drive circuit may be configured without using the transistor 73 so that a current flows through the coil 71L of the relay 71 at the timing when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit becomes equal to or higher than DC21V.

  In the above embodiment, one change is made when the change is started in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, for example, a change pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 43, the main board (main side) is reached by the first command, such as presence / absence of pseudo-continuity, presence / absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before (so-called before the second stop if not reaching) is transmitted, and the second command is after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time or fluctuation | variation aspect (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching). In this case, the type of the second command may be varied depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The first command type may be determined by a common process regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, first, the type of the second command may be determined, then the first command may be determined, and transmission settings for each command may be performed.

  In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by reporting the variation pattern with two or more commands, a plurality of variation patterns can be created by combining them, so the amount of data that must be stored as variation pattern commands can be reduced. Can do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. It cannot be caught. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  Moreover, although the example which confirms the presence or absence of a power-off signal for every input port was shown in the said embodiment, this is an example. For example, since an error detection signal is input to the input port IP00, the processing may be continued for the input port IP00 without confirming the presence or absence of a power-off signal. Since the signal input to the input port IP00 is a signal that is input when a malfunction or fraud that causes the control means to mistakenly recognize a prize has been made even though no prize has actually been won, By doing so, the administrator of the gaming machine can recognize that a defect has occurred or that an illegal act has been performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the power-off signal is input to the input port to which the power-off signal is input has been described. For example, the power-off signal may be input to an interrupt terminal in addition to the input port. According to this, since the power-off signal is also input to the interrupt terminal, it can be immediately detected that the power-off signal has been input.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols as a plurality of types of identification information, and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, a BB winning, an RB winning, etc.) ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software for performing a predetermined process, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications is provided. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which may have.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result is provided. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of wagers using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  Such a slot machine may be provided with the thermistor 56, the relay 71, the relay drive circuit 72, and the like in the above embodiment. Then, as described in the above embodiment, for example, when the output voltage of the 30V power supply circuit 62d becomes a predetermined voltage (DC 21 V or more), the relay 72 may be turned on. Even in such a slot machine, a desired voltage can be obtained. Further, in such a slot machine, as described in the above embodiment, when a power-off signal (reduction signal) is input from the power monitoring circuit 91A to the input port (input terminal), the calculation result is switched. What is necessary is just to restrict setting to an on-buffer (in the above-described embodiment, the processing in steps S932 and S933). Even in such a slot machine, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, the process of setting the calculation result in the switch-on buffer is not executed (that is, the detection signal input status is not acquired). The reliability of the detected signal can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that the big hit type includes a probable big hit and a non-probable big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a removable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the slot machine. Instead, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling it in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5I ... Fluctuating special figure display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration Symbol display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp Control board 15 ... Relay board 16 ... Power supply board 17 ... Power relay board 18 ... Frame decoration relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 25A, 25B, 25C ... On hold display 29 ... Error system switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Pass gate 50 ... AC power supply 51a, 51b ... Input terminal 52 ... Power switch 53 ... Fuse 54 ... Surge absorber 55, 58 ... Capacitor 56 ... Thermistor 57 ... Common mode choke coil 61 ... Rectifier 61a, 61b ... Full-wave rectifier 62 ... DC power supply 62a-62f ... Power supply 63a-63g, 92 ... Output terminal 71 ... Relay 72 ... Relay drive circuit 73 ... Transistor 74-76 ... Resistor 77 ... Diode 78 ... Electrolytic capacitors 81, 82 ... Solenoids 83a, 83b ... Switching regulator 80a ... Transistors 80b, 80c ... Resistors 80d-80h ... Capacitor 91A ... Power supply monitoring circuit 91B ... Reset circuit 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
106 ... Control clock generation circuit 107 ... Timer circuit 108 ... Input / output control circuit 109 ... Reset / interrupt controller 110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control units Da to Di ... Diode 7B ... Lower special variable winning ball device 23A ... Upper large prize opening switch 23B ... Lower big prize opening switch 24A ... Probability changing area switch 24B ... Discharge switches 82A to 82C ... Solenoid 171 ... Lower large Winning door 172 ... Probability change area lid 173 ... Delay part 174 ... Common discharge route

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Monitoring means for monitoring a predetermined power supply voltage and outputting a detection signal based on a detection condition for stopping power supply to the gaming machine;
Predetermined processing execution means for executing predetermined processing based on the detection signal,
The monitoring means starts monitoring the predetermined power supply voltage after the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the voltage value of the predetermined power supply voltage becomes a voltage value that does not satisfy the detection condition. A gaming machine characterized by

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