JP2017205290A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance performance effects using an accessory.SOLUTION: A game machine includes an accessory, lottery means, and performance control means controlling execution of performance. The performance control means can execute first performance using an accessory when a first condition is satisfied, can execute second performance using an accessory when a second condition is satisfied, and the first condition and the second condition are satisfied on the basis of lottery results of lottery means different from each other. The performance control means can execute second performance while executing first performance when the second condition is satisfied while the first performance is being executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  Conventionally, as one of the game tables, for example, a game table equipped with an accessory is known (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a game machine, a series of effects using an accessory is executed over a predetermined period due to the occurrence of the effects as the game progresses.

JP 2010-136989 A

  However, if the game can be progressed even during the predetermined period, even if a new generation trigger occurs during the progress of the game, the production effect according to this cannot be exhibited, There is a risk that the entertainment interest will decline.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game table that is characterized by effects by an accessory.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem,
With a character,
Lottery means;
A game machine comprising production control means for controlling execution of production,
The production control means includes
When the first condition is satisfied, the first effect using the accessory can be executed,
When the second condition is satisfied, the second effect using the accessory can be executed,
The first condition and the second condition are:
It is a condition that is established based on the lottery results of the lottery means with different derived times,
The production control means includes
When the second condition is satisfied during the execution of the first effect, the second effect can be executed while the first effect is being executed.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game stand which improved the production effect using an accessory can be provided.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). It is a figure which shows an example of a winning line. It is a figure which shows the structure of the 7-composition unit 190. FIG. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of operation | movement of 7 actors. It is a circuit block diagram of a control part. It is a figure which expands and shows the arrangement of the design given to each reel in plane. It is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination (including an operating combination), the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the lottery table of the winning combination in each game state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part main process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main control part timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the internal lottery process (step S105) in FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of AT addition processing (step S1213) in FIG. It is a figure which shows the table for lottery of the AT game number added. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400, and (c) is a flowchart of the first process. 3 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of a 1-sub-control unit 400. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the presentation control process (step S309) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the superimposition effect setting process A (step S3115) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the addition effect setting process B (step S3117) in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of a main process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500, (b) is a flowchart of a command reception interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500, and (c) is a flowchart of the first process. 5 is a flowchart of image control processing of a second sub-control unit 500. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 7-item control process (step S412) in Fig.19 (a). 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the S motor A drive process (step S443) in FIG. It is a flowchart of the S motor B drive process (step S445) in FIG. It is a figure which shows the kind and the operation | movement outline | summary of a production | presentation using the 7 actor 191 with a table | surface. It is a figure which shows the movement effect of 7 actors. It is a figure which shows the rotation effect of the 7th actor 191. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement when a movement effect and a rotation effect are performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement by the modification which varied the content of production. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement by the modification which varied the content of production. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation of the production | presentation image display apparatus 157 used in combination with the production | presentation by the 7th actor 191. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement when a movement effect and a rotation effect are performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow which combined the production | presentation in which the image shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | presentation control process (step S309) of FIG. 15 in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of 7-item control process (step S412) of Fig.19 (a) in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the S motor A drive process (step S443) of FIG. 21 in 2nd Embodiment. In 2nd Embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement when a rotation effect is performed during return operation | movement. In 2nd Embodiment, it is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement when a rotation effect is performed during return operation | movement. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow which combined the production which the image shown in FIG. 30 is displayed with respect to the rotation production shown in FIG. It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 'from the front side (player side). It is an external appearance perspective view in the state which opened front frame door 106 'of pachinko machine 100' rather than FIG. It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 'of FIG. 39 from the back side. It is the schematic front view which looked at game board 200 'from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of pachinko machine 100 '. (A) shows an example of a special symbol stop symbol, (b) shows an example of a decorative symbol, and (c) shows an example of an ordinary stop symbol. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process which CPU304 'performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process which CPU304 'performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special figure prefetch process shown in FIG. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400 ′, (b) is a flowchart of strobe interrupt processing of the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and (c) is It is a flowchart of the timer variable update interruption process of 1st sub control part 400 ', (d) is a flowchart of the image control process of 1st sub control part 400'. 49 is a flowchart of effect control processing (step S309 ′) in FIG. 48. (A) is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, (b) is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub-control unit 500 ′, and (c) ) Is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500 ′. It is a figure which shows the kind and the operation | movement outline | summary of an effect | action using the 7 role 191 'in a table | surface. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement when a movement effect and a rotation effect are performed during the fluctuation time of a special figure. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of operation | movement when a movement effect and a rotation effect are performed during the fluctuation time of a special figure. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow which combined the production which the image shown in FIG. 30 is displayed with respect to the rotation production shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow which combined the production which the image shown in FIG. 30 is displayed with respect to the rotation production shown in FIG.

<< First Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  The slot machine according to the first embodiment described below starts rotating when a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols receive a predetermined rotation start instruction operation. In addition, it is determined by lottery whether or not internal winning of a plurality of types of roles is won based on receiving the rotation start instruction operation, and each of the plurality of reels individually rotates by receiving a predetermined rotation stop instruction operation. If the conditions determined by the combination based on the result of the lottery and the combination of symbols when the reels stop meet the predetermined payout conditions, the game medium is paid out and the game ends. For example, it is a gaming machine that progresses a series of games that are ended without paying out game media.

  First, the basic configuration of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100 as viewed from the front side (player side). FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning line.

  A slot machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine according to the present invention, and includes a main body 101 and a front door 102 that is attached to the front surface of the main body 101 and can be opened and closed with respect to the main body 101. . Inside the center of the main body 101 (not shown), three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are stored and rotated inside the slot machine 100. It is configured to be able to. These reels 110 to 112 are rotationally driven by a driving device such as a stepping motor.

  In the present embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular cylindrical frame member. When viewed from the player, the symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are generally displayed three in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Specifically, referring to FIG. 2, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 (position 1 shown in the figure) are displayed on the upper stage of the left reel 110 and the middle stage of the left reel 110 (position 2 shown in the figure). The symbol to be displayed is displayed in the middle stage of the left reel, the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel 110 (position 3 in the figure), the symbol displayed in the lower stage of the left reel, and the upper stage of the middle reel 111 (position 4 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the middle reel upper symbol, the symbol displayed on the middle of the left reel 111 (position 5 in the figure) is the middle reel middle symbol, and the symbol displayed on the lower part of the middle reel 111 (position 6 in the figure). The symbol displayed on the lower stage of the middle reel, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (position 7 in the figure) is the upper stage of the right reel, and the picture displayed on the middle stage of the right reel 112 (position 8 in the figure) is the right reel. Middle design, bottom of right reel 112 (in the figure The symbol displayed at the position 9) is called the right reel lower symbol, and the symbols of the reels 110 to 112 are three in the vertical direction on the reels 110 to 112 through the symbol display window 113, for a total of nine symbols. Is displayed. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. That is, each of the reels 110 to 112 functions as a display device that displays a combination of a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. In addition to the reel, an electronic image display device such as a liquid crystal display device can also be used as such a display device. In this embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  A backlight (not shown) for illuminating the individual symbols displayed on the symbol display window 113 is disposed on the back of each of the reels 110 to 112. It is desirable that the backlight is shielded for each symbol so that the individual symbols can be illuminated evenly. In the slot machine 100, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of the optical sensor are provided. A light shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between the two. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating the winning line 114 that is valid. The winning line is a line for determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination described in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the middle reel winning line L1 composed of the left reel middle symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel middle symbol, the left reel lower symbol, the middle reel middle symbol and the right reel upper symbol winning line L2. , Left reel upper symbol, middle reel middle symbol and right reel lower symbol, lower right winning line L3, left reel upper symbol, middle reel upper symbol, right reel upper symbol, upper reel winning line L4, left reel There are a total of five winning lines, a lower winning line L5 composed of a lower symbol, a middle reel lower symbol, and a right reel lower symbol. FIG. 2 shows these winning lines. A valid pay line (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “valid line”) is determined in advance by the number of medals bet as a game medium. The slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and any winning line is not effective when the number of inserted medals is less than three, and all winning lines L1 when three medals are bet. ~ L5 becomes effective. When the winning line becomes valid, the game can be started by operating the start lever 135. The number of winning lines is not limited to 5 lines. For example, three lines including a middle stage winning line L1, a right-down winning line L2, and a right-up winning line L3 may be set as effective winning lines, or the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of bets is set as effective winning lines. May be.

  The notification lamp 123 is, for example, a lamp that informs the player that a specific winning combination (specifically, a special combination) has been won internally in an internal lottery that will be described later, or that a special gaming state will be described later. is there. The game medal insertable lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying that the player can insert a game medal. The replay lamp 122 indicates that the current game can be replayed when a replaying role (details will be described later), which is one of the winning combinations in the previous game, can be replayed (no medal insertion is required). This is a lamp that informs the player. The reel panel lamp 128 (hereinafter referred to as the lamp 128) is an effect lamp.

  The bet buttons 130 to 132 are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals (referred to as credits) stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the present embodiment, each time the bet button 130 is pressed, one sheet is inserted. When the bet button 131 is pressed, two sheets are inserted. When the bet button 132 is pressed, three sheets are inserted. ing. Hereinafter, the bet button 132 is also referred to as a MAX bet button. The game medal insertion lamp 129 lights up the number of lamps corresponding to the number of inserted medals, and when a prescribed number of medals are inserted, the game start is informed that the game can be started. The lamp 121 is turned on.

  The medal slot 141 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the bet buttons 130 to 132, or an actual medal can be inserted (insertion operation) from the medal insertion slot 141. is there.

  The stored number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. The game information display 126 is a display for displaying various types of internal information (for example, the number of medals paid out during a bonus game) as numerical values. The payout number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. In the following, it may be expressed as being given to the player in the same meaning as being paid out to the player. The payout number display 127 is also used for an operation condition specifying effect described later. The stored number display 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127 are 7-segment (SEG) displays.

  The start lever 135 is a lever type switch for starting the rotation of the reels 110 to 112. That is, when a desired medal number is inserted into the medal insertion slot 141 or when the bet buttons 130 to 132 are operated and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 start to rotate. The operation on the start lever 135 is referred to as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with stop buttons 137 to 139 including a left stop button 137, a middle stop button 138, and a right stop button 139. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are button-type switches for individually stopping the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are associated with the reels 110 to 112. More specifically, the left reel 110 can be stopped by operating the left stop button 137, the middle reel 111 can be stopped by operating the middle stop button 138, and the right stop button 139 can be The right reel 112 can be stopped by operating. Hereinafter, the operation on the stop buttons 137 to 139 is referred to as a stop operation, the first stop operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the next stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. In addition, reels that are stopped in response to these stop operations are sequentially referred to as a first stop reel, a second stop reel, and a third stop reel. Further, the order of stopping the stop buttons 137 to 139 in order to stop all the reels 110 to 112 being rotated is referred to as an operation order or a pressing order. Furthermore, the operation sequence in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the left reel 110 is called “forward press operation sequence” or simply “forward press”, and the stop operation in which the first stop operation is the stop operation of the right reel 112 is “ This is called “reverse pressing operation sequence” or simply “reverse pressing”. Note that a light emitter may be provided inside each stop button 137 to 139, and when the stop button 137 to 139 can be operated, the light emitter may be turned on to notify the player.

  The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed. The payment button 134 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them from the medal payout exit 155. The door key hole 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted.

  Below the stop button unit 136 is provided a title panel 162 for displaying the model name and pasting various types of certificate. At the lower part of the title panel 162, a medal payout opening 155 and a medal tray 161 are provided.

  The sound hole 145 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. The side lamps 144 provided on the left and right portions of the front door 102 are decorative lamps for exciting games. An effect device 160 is disposed above the front door 102, and a sound hole 143 is provided above the effect device 160. The effect device 160 includes a shutter (shielding device) 163 including two right shutters 163a and a left shutter 163b that can be opened and closed in a horizontal direction, and an effect image display device 157 (liquid crystal) disposed on the back side of the shutter 163. When the right shutter 163a and the left shutter 163b are opened horizontally outward in front of the effect image display device 157, the display screen of the effect image display device 157 appears on the front side (player side) of the slot machine 100. It has a structure to do. It should be noted that the display device is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and any display device capable of displaying various effect images and various game information may be used. , A reel (drum), or a display device including a projector and a screen. Further, the display screen has a rectangular shape and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the entire display screen. In the case of this embodiment, the display screen is rectangular, but may be square. In addition, a decorative object (not shown) may be provided on the periphery of the display screen, and a part of the peripheral edge of the display screen may be hidden by the decorative object, so that the display screen looks irregular. In the present embodiment, the display screen is a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The effect image display device 157 corresponds to an example of an image display unit.

  In the upper part of the slot machine 100, a seven-choice unit 190, which is an effect device using a role imitating the numeral 7 (hereinafter referred to as seven-piece), is provided. Hereinafter, the specific configuration and operation of the seven accessory unit 190 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the seven-community unit 190, and FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the operation of the seven-community unit.

  The seven-compartment unit 190 is provided with a seven-compartment 191 that is a movable member for production and a mechanism for operating the seven-compartment 191. First, as a mechanism for moving the seven role 191 left and right when viewed from the player side, a stepping motor 192 (hereinafter referred to as S motor A 192) and a transmission that transmits the power from the S motor A 192 to the seven role 191. A mechanism A194 (hereinafter referred to as transmission mechanism A194) and a sensor (hereinafter referred to as sensor A196, not shown) are provided for detecting that the seven role 191 is in the initial position in the lateral movement. FIG. 3 (a) shows the seven role 191 in the initial position, the belt portion of the transmission mechanism A194, and the S motor A192 in the external perspective view of the seven role unit 190. The seven role 191 is configured to be movable left and right along the belt portion of the transmission mechanism A194. FIG. 4 (a) shows a state in which the seven role 191 moves to the left and right. The transmission mechanism A 194 includes a pair of pulleys 194P and a belt 194B wound around them as shown in FIG. 3 (d).

  In addition, as a mechanism for rotating the seventh role 191 back and forth, a stepping motor 193 (hereinafter referred to as S motor B193) provided inside the seventh role 191 and power from the S motor B193 are transmitted. A transmission mechanism B195 (hereinafter referred to as transmission mechanism B195, not shown) and a sensor (hereinafter referred to as sensor B197, not shown) for detecting that the seven role 191 is in the initial position when rotating are provided. . As shown in FIG. 3B, the seven role 191 is configured by combining two parts, an upper part 191U and a lower part 191L. Of these, the upper part 191U rotates back and forth with respect to the lower part 191L. It is configured to be movable. The S motor B193 described above is provided in the lower part 191L as shown in FIG. 3C, and the power of the S motor B193 is transmitted to the upper part 191U via the transmission mechanism B195. The upper part 191U can be rotated back and forth with respect to the lower part 191L. FIG. 4B shows a state where the upper part 191U rotates back and forth with respect to the lower part 191L. The transmission mechanism B195 includes a belt and a pulley, similarly to the transmission mechanism A194 shown in FIG.

  In addition, an LED 198 (not shown) for production is provided inside the seven role 191.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 can be broadly divided into main effects according to a main control unit 300 that controls the progress of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. And a second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on a command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400. Here, with respect to the main control unit 300, if the data capacity is increased, it becomes difficult to confirm the program, and there is a problem of security deterioration such as a hotbed of unauthorized modification. And the data capacity of the RAM 308 are limited. The main control unit 300 described below corresponds to an example of the lottery means of the present invention. The first sub control unit 400 (or the combination of the first sub control unit 400 and the second sub control unit 500) corresponds to an example of the effect control means of the present invention.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, control program data, lottery data used in the internal lottery of a winning combination, and reel symbols. ROM 306 storing an array, RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, counter timer 312 for measuring time, frequency, etc., WDT (Watchdog timer) 314 is mounted. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 315b as a system clock. Further, when the power is turned on, the CPU 304 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 306 to the counter timer 312. The counter timer 312 sets the interrupt time based on the received frequency division data. An interrupt request is transmitted to the CPU 304 at every interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 304 monitors each sensor and transmits a drive pulse. For example, when the clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 315b is set to 8 MHz, the frequency division value of the counter timer 312 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 306 is set to 47, the interrupt reference time is 256 × 47 ÷ 8 MHz. = 1.504 ms.

  The main control unit 300 includes a random number generation circuit 316 that is used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in a range of 0 to 65535 based on a clock signal input from the crystal oscillator 315a, and an activation signal when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 includes a start signal output circuit 338 that outputs a (reset signal), and when the start signal is input from the start signal output circuit 338, the CPU 304 starts game control (main control unit main processing described later). Start).

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a sensor circuit 320, and the CPU 304 inserts various sensors 318 (a bet button 130 sensor, a bet button 131 sensor, a bet button 132 sensor, and a medal insertion slot 141 every interruption time). Medal acceptance sensor, start lever 135 sensor, left stop button 137 sensor, middle stop button 138 sensor, right stop button 139 sensor, checkout button 134 sensor, medal payout sensor for medals paid out from the medal payout device 180, left reel 110 The index sensor of the middle reel 111, the index sensor of the right reel 112, etc.).

  When the sensor circuit 320 detects the H level of the start lever sensor, a signal indicating this detection is output to the random number generation circuit 316. Receiving this signal, the random number generation circuit 316 latches the value at that timing and stores it in a register that stores the random value used for the lottery.

  Two medal acceptance sensors are installed in the internal passage of the medal insertion slot 141 and detect whether or not a medal has passed. Two start lever 135 sensors are installed inside the start lever 135 and detect a start operation by the player. The left stop button 137 sensor, the middle stop button 138 sensor, and the right stop button 139 sensor are installed in the corresponding stop buttons 137 to 139, respectively, and detect the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The bet button 130 sensor, the bet button 131 sensor, and the bet button 132 sensor are installed in the corresponding bet buttons 130 to 132, respectively, and medals stored electronically in the RAM 308 are used as medals inserted into the game. Detects a throwing operation when throwing. The settlement button 134 sensor is provided on the settlement button 134. When the settlement button 134 is pressed once, the medals stored electronically are settled. The medal payout sensor is a sensor for detecting a medal paid out by the medal payout device 180. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The index sensor of the left reel 110, the index sensor of the middle reel 111, and the index sensor of the right reel 112 are installed at predetermined positions on the mounting bases of the reels 110 to 112, and light shielding pieces provided on the reel frame pass therethrough. Each time you do it, it goes to L level. Rotational position information indicating how much the reel is rotating from the reference position from once to the L level is calculated based on the value obtained by counting the clock signals output from the crystal oscillator 315b. Is done. When the CPU 304 detects the L level signal, the CPU 304 determines that the reel has made one rotation and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. This rotational position information is stored in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 is provided in a drive circuit 322 for driving a stepping motor provided in the reel devices 110 to 112, a drive circuit 324 for driving a solenoid provided in a medal selector 170 for selecting inserted medals, and a medal payout device 180. A driving circuit 326 for driving the motor, various lamps 339 (a winning line display lamp 120, a notification lamp 123, a game medal insertion possible lamp 124, a re-game lamp 122, a game medal insertion lamp 129, a game start lamp 121, and a stored number display. A driving circuit 328 for driving the device 125, the game information display 126, and the payout number display 127).

  In addition, an information output circuit 334 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is slotted into an information input circuit 652 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 334. The game information of the machine 100 (for example, information indicating the game state) is output.

  Further, the main control unit 300 includes a voltage monitoring circuit 330 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power management unit (not shown) to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 330 is a voltage of the power source. When the value is less than a predetermined value (9v in this embodiment), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and enables communication with the first sub control unit 400. Note that information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400 is one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 is configured to be able to transmit signals such as commands to the first sub control unit 400. However, the first sub-control unit 400 is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described. The first sub control unit 400 receives the control command transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based on the control command. The basic circuit 402 stores data temporarily with the CPU 404. RAM 408, I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and number of times are mounted. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The ROM 406 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400, a backlight lighting pattern, data for controlling various displays, and the like.

  The CPU 404 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 406 to the counter timer 412 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 412 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency dividing data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 404 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a sound source IC 418, and the sound source IC 418 is provided with speakers 272 and 277 via an output interface. The sound source IC 418 controls sound output from the amplifiers and speakers 272 and 277 in accordance with a command from the CPU 404. The sound source IC 418 is connected to an S-ROM (sound ROM) in which audio data is stored. The audio data acquired from the ROM is amplified by an amplifier and output from the speakers 272 and 277.

  Further, the first sub-control unit 400 is provided with a drive circuit 422, and various kinds of lamps 420 (lamp 128, upper lamp, lower lamp, side lamp 144, title panel 162 lamp, A bet button lamp 200, a reel backlight, etc.) are connected.

  In addition, the CPU 404 transmits and receives signals to the second sub control unit 500 via the output interface. Second sub-control unit 500 performs various controls of effect device 160 including display control of effect image display device 157. The second sub-control unit 500 is, for example, a control unit that controls display of the effect image display device 157, a control unit that controls various drive devices for effect (for example, a control unit that controls motor driving of the shutter 163). ), And the like.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer for measuring time and frequency 512. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The ROM 506 stores a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like.

  The CPU 504 transmits the frequency division data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 506 to the counter timer 512 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The counter timer 512 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 404 at each interrupt time. The CPU 504 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a drive circuit 530, and is provided with a motor for the shutter 163, an S motor A 192 for the 7th role 191, an S motor B 193, and an LED 198 via an output interface. . The drive circuit 530 outputs a drive signal to a stepping motor or the like provided in the shutter 163 or the seven role 191 in accordance with a command from the CPU 504.

  Further, the second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a sensor circuit 532, to which a shutter sensor 538, a sensor A196 for a seven accessory, and a sensor B197 are connected via an input interface. The CPU 504 monitors the state of these sensors every interruption time.

  The second sub-control unit 500 is provided with a VDP 534 (video display processor), and a ROM 506 and a VRAM 536 are connected to the VDP 534 via a bus. The VDP 534 reads out image data and the like stored in the ROM 506 based on a signal from the CPU 504, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 536, and displays the image on the effect image display device 157.

<Pattern arrangement>
Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same figure is a figure which expand | deploys and shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol given to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) planarly.

  In each reel 110 to 112, a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of symbols shown on the right side of the figure are arranged in a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of numbers 0 to 20 in this embodiment). Also, numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the present embodiment, “watermelon symbol” is assigned to the frame number 19 on the left reel 110, “bell symbol” is assigned to the frame number 20 on the middle reel 111, and “seven 1” is assigned to the frame number 18 on the right reel 112. The “design” is arranged.

<Type of winning prize>
Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows the types of winning combinations (including actuating combinations), symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  The winning combinations of the slot machine 100 include special roles 1 and 2, replays 1 to 3, and small roles 1 to 3. The types of winning combinations are not limited to these combinations and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, the special combinations 1 and 2 are combinations that shift to a special gaming state in which a predetermined profit is given to the player. In addition, the re-playing role is a role that enables re-playing without newly inserting medals. These winning combinations may be referred to as “acting combinations”. In addition, “winning” in the present embodiment includes a case where a symbol combination of an operating combination that does not accompany a medal payout (and does not accompany a medal payout) is displayed on the active line. 2 and winning a re-game player are included.

  The special combinations 1 and 2 are combinations (operating combinations) that shift to a special gaming state by winning a prize. However, medals will not be paid out for winning this role. The corresponding symbol combinations are “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven 1” or “Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 2” for Special Role 1 (BB) and “Seven 1-Seven 1-Seven” for Special Role 2 (RB). 2 ”or“ Seven 2-Seven 2-Seven 1 ”.

  When the special winning combination 1-2 is won internally, the special winning internal winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set to ON (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300). When this flag is set to ON, main controller 300 shifts the gaming state to the special combination internal winning state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT2). This flag is kept on until winning the internal winning combination, and it becomes easy to win the internal winning combination in subsequent games. That is, in a game in which one of the special roles 1-2 is won internally, even if the special role is not won, the special game will be won internally in the next game and the corresponding combination of symbols will be won. It becomes easy to do. This special combination internal winning state (RT2) will be described later.

  The main control unit 300 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT1) based on the display of the symbol combination corresponding to any of the special roles 1 and 2. Further, in this special game state, if a payout exceeding a predetermined number (see the remarks column for special roles 1 and 2 in FIG. 7) is made, the re-game low probability state (hereinafter this state may be referred to as RT0). Transition. The special game state (RT1) and the replay low probability state (RT0) will be described later.

  The re-game players 1 to 3 are a winning combination (operating combination) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and no medals are paid out. In addition, the corresponding symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay” for replay player 1 (normal replay), “bell-bell-replay” for replay player 2 (promotion replay), and replay player 3 (falling replay). Is “replay-bell-replay”.

  The re-playing combinations 1 to 3 may be any combination that allows the player to play the next game without inserting medals. Therefore, for example, when the re-game players 1 to 3 are won, the medal insertion may be automatically inserted in the next game (the medal insertion number storage area will be reset later). The medals inserted in the game won in the re-playing roles 1 to 3 may be carried over to the next game as they are and used.

  The small roles 1 to 3 are winning roles in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and the corresponding symbol combinations are “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” for small role 1 (Watermelon), and “ “Cherry-ANY-ANY” and small part 3 (bell) are “bell-bell-bell”. The corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  When the main control unit 300 wins the replaying role 2 in the replay low probability state (RT0), the main control unit 300 shifts the game state to the replay high probability state (hereinafter, this state may be referred to as RT3). Further, when winning the re-game player 3 in the re-game high probability state (RT3), the game state is shifted to the re-game low probability state (RT0). This replay high probability state (RT3) will be described later.

<Type of gaming state>
Next, the type and transition of the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  The slot machine 100 is roughly divided into four game states: a replay low probability state (RT0), a replay high probability state (RT3), a special role internal winning state (RT2), and a special game state (RT1). These gaming states are controlled by the main control unit 300. FIG. 8 shows these four game states. Moreover, the transition condition is described on the arrow which connects each game state. When the transition condition corresponding to each arrow is established, the gaming state transitions in the direction of the arrow. Conditions for this game state transition include, for example, winning a predetermined combination, winning a predetermined combination internally, stopping a specific combination of symbols on a specific winning line, and playing a specified number of games. And a predetermined number of payouts may be made.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a lottery table of the condition device in each gaming state. In this figure, the horizontal axis represents each gaming state, and the vertical axis represents the lottery value (the size of the lottery data range) associated with each condition device. Here, the condition device is associated with one or a plurality of roles. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the condition device is determined by lottery (winning), and the winning combination (winning combination) is determined based on the result. The decision by internal lottery is called internal winning. In addition, since the condition device is associated with the combination, the “internal lottery of the condition device” may be referred to as “internal lottery of the combination”. Similarly, “internal winning of the condition device” may be referred to as “internal winning of the role”, and “conditional device of internal winning” is referred to as “internally winning role” or “internally winning role”. There is a case.

  In each gaming state to be described below, the internal winning probability of the combination is obtained by selecting, from the lottery data prepared in the ROM 306, numerical data corresponding to the range of the lottery data associated with each combination through the condition device. It is obtained by a value divided by numerical data (for example, 65536) in the range of random value acquired at times. For example, in the replay low probability state (RT0), the lottery value of the small combination 1 is 256, and the winning probability of the small combination 1 is 256/65536 * 100≈0.4%. The lottery data is divided into several numerical ranges in advance, and each combination and lose (condition device) is associated with each numerical range. It is determined whether the random number value obtained as a result of executing the internal lottery is a value corresponding to the lottery data corresponding to which combination via the condition device, and the internal lottery combination is determined. The lottery data includes settings 1 to 6 in which the winning probabilities of at least one combination are different, and a game shop clerk can arbitrarily select and set one of the set values.

  Hereinafter, the gaming state of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

<Replay low probability state (RT0)>
The re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is the lowest (unfavorable for the player) among other gaming states (for example, gaming states other than the special gaming state). In the replay low probability state (RT0), a lottery device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the column “RT0” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state (RT0), the internal winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1-2, special role 1 + small role 2 (internal winning in duplicate for special role 1 and small role 2), special role 2+ small role 2 (special role 2 and small role 2 are duplicated internally), replay role 1, replay role 1 + 2 (overlapping between replay role 1 and replay role 2), small role 1 There are ~ 2, small role 3A, and small role 3B. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed. The fact that the symbol combination related to winning in the winning line is not stopped may be referred to as “losing”. In addition, the fact that the condition device has not been won may be expressed as “winning a loss”.

  When the above-described re-gamer 1 + 2 is won internally, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to either the re-gamer 1 or the re-gamer 2 is displayed according to the player's operation order. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (promotion replay) corresponding to the re-game player 2 is displayed (the correct answer in FIG. 9 remarks column). In other cases, the symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-playing combination 1 is displayed (see the case of incorrect answer push order in FIG. 9 remarks column).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The re-game player 1 + 2 described above has a plurality of types of re-game players 1 + 2 in which one of these operation orders is the correct operation order. The internal winning probability shown in FIG. 9 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of re-game players 1 + 2. Like this re-game player 1 + 2, a re-game player whose symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the operation order may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of replaying players 1 + 2 described above correspond to a total of six operation sequences: left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left. A configuration in which the internal winning probabilities are made equal is provided after the replaying game 1 + 2 is provided. However, this configuration is merely an example, and for example, the operation order for winning the regame player 2 with a plurality of types of regame players 1 + 2 is set to the operation sequence in which the right is the first stop (for example, left The winning combination of the re-gamer 1 + 2 corresponding to the first stop and the middle first stop is set to 0), and the stop operation is performed in the operation sequence with the right as the first stop. Adopting a configuration that biases the internal winning probability so that there is an advantage and disadvantage that it becomes easier to win the re-gamer 2 if a stop operation in a specific operation order is performed Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where a total of six re-game players 1 + 2 are provided has been described, but this configuration does not limit the way of dividing the associated operation order. Therefore, for example, as a plurality of types of replaying combinations 1 + 2, replaying combinations 1 + 2 corresponding to a total of three operation sequences, that is, first left stop, first middle stop, and first right stop may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of re-playing roles 1 + 2 having different correct answer operation orders are provided. For example, a re-playing role 1 + 2 is provided as an internal winning combination, and when this winning combination is won internally, The operation order may be determined by lottery.

  Next, the small role 3A will be described. In this embodiment, for each of the left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left operation order, the operation order is the correct operation order for winning the small role 3. A condition device is provided. In other words, when these condition devices are internally won, if a stop operation is performed in accordance with the associated correct operation sequence, the small role 3 is won, and if any other stop operation is performed, the player loses.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The above-described small combination 3A is a condition device for internally winning the small combination 3, and is a general term for a plurality of condition devices in which each of the plurality of operation orders is a correct operation order. Like the small combination 3A, a combination in which the winning combination is determined by the operation order may be referred to as a “push order”.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the small role 3A are equal. In other words, there is no bias in the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3, and there is no easy operation sequence for winning the small combination 3. However, such a configuration is merely an example. For example, the internal winning probability of a conditional device whose correct operation order requires a left first stop is made lower than the internal winning probability of other conditional devices, or such a conditional device in the first place. A configuration may be adopted in which bias is provided in the internal winning probabilities of the condition devices corresponding to the small role 3A. In this case, it is more likely that the stop operation in the order of the right first stop or the middle first stop will be awarded to the small combination 3 when the internal combination of the small combination 3A is won, rather than the stop operation in the left first stop operation sequence. It becomes easy to do. Thus, by providing a bias in the internal winning probability of the condition device, there may be advantages and disadvantages depending on the operation order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where a total of six condition devices corresponding to the small role 3A is provided has been described, but this configuration does not limit the way of dividing the associated operation order. Therefore, for example, as a plurality of types of small combinations 3A, small combinations 3A corresponding to a total of three kinds of operation sequences of first left stop, first middle stop, and first right stop may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of condition devices corresponding to the small role 3A are provided is adopted. However, for example, when one condition device called the small role 3A is provided and this condition device is internally won. You may comprise so that the correct operation order may be determined by lottery.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the condition device in which the correct operation order is associated with the small role 3A is used, but a condition device in which the correct operation timing is associated may be used.

  Next, the small role 3B will be described. Unlike the small combination 3A, the small combination 3B is a condition device that wins the small combination 3 regardless of the operation order and operation timing when the internal winning is made.

  FIG. 8 shows that the game is shifted to a re-game high probability state (RT3), which will be described later, by winning the re-game player 2. Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT1) described later.

<Replay high probability state (RT3)>
The re-game high probability state (RT3) is a game state in which the internal winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the re-game low probability state (RT0). In the replay high probability state (RT3), a lottery condition device is selected by referring to the lottery table in the “RT3” column on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  In the replay low probability state (RT3), the internal winning combination (condition device) includes special roles 1-2, special role 1 + small role 2 (internal winning in duplicate for special role 1 and small role 2), special role 2+ small role 2 (overlapping in special role 2 and small role 2), replaying role 1, replaying role 1 + 3 (overlapping in replaying role 1 and replaying role 3), small role 1 There are ~ 2, small role 3A, and small role 3B. If the condition device is not won, the game is lost and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed.

  When the above-described re-gamer 1 + 3 is won internally, it is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to either the re-gamer 1 or the re-gamer 3 is displayed according to the operation order of the player. More specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a correct operation sequence that is a predetermined operation sequence, a symbol combination (normal replay) corresponding to the re-game player 1 is displayed (in FIG. In other cases, the symbol combination (falling replay) corresponding to the re-playing player 3 is displayed (see the case of incorrect answer push order in the remarks column of FIG. 9).

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of operation orders depending on the combination of the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation (for example, left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left Middle, right, middle, left, 6 ways). The re-game player 1 + 3 described above has a plurality of types of re-game players 1 + 3 having one of these operation orders as the correct operation order. The internal winning probability shown in FIG. 9 is the sum of the internal winning probabilities of these multiple types of re-game players 1 + 3. Like this re-playing combination 1 + 3, a re-playing combination in which the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is determined by the operation order may be referred to as “push order replay”.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of replaying players 1 + 3 described above correspond to a total of six operation sequences: left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left. A structure in which the internal winning probabilities are made equal after the re-playing combination 1 + 3 is provided. However, this configuration is merely an example, and for example, the operation order for winning the regame player 1 with a plurality of types of regame players 1 + 3 is set to the operation sequence in which the right is the first stop (for example, left The winning combination of the re-gamer 1 + 3 corresponding to the first stop and the middle first stop is set to 0), and the stop operation is performed in the operation sequence with the right as the first stop. Adopting a configuration that biases the internal winning probability so that there is an advantage and disadvantage that it becomes easier to win the re-gamer 1 if a stop operation is performed in a specific operation order Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where a total of six re-game players 1 + 3 are provided has been described, but this configuration does not limit the way of dividing the associated operation order. Therefore, for example, as a plurality of types of re-game players 1 + 3, re-game players 1 + 3 corresponding to a total of three operation sequences of first left stop, first middle stop, and first right stop may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of replaying roles 1 + 3 having different correct answer operation orders are provided. For example, after providing one internal winning combination of replaying roles 1 + 3, the correct answer is obtained when this winning combination is internally won. The operation order may be determined by lottery.

  FIG. 8 shows that a transition to the replay low probability state (RT0) is made by winning the replaying combination 3. Further, it is shown that when the special combination is won internally, the state shifts to a special combination internal winning state (RT2) described later. Furthermore, it is shown that when a special combination is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (RT1) described later.

<Special role internal winning state (RT2)>
The special role internal winning state (RT2) is a state in which the internal winning flag corresponding to the special role is set to ON (special role internal winning state), and the role that is internally won in this special role internal winning state (RT2) ( In the condition device, there are a replay combination 1, a small combination 1-2, a small combination 3A, and a small combination 3B. If the conditional device does not win the internal winning combination (27904/65536), the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing, so that the special winning combination corresponding to the internal winning flag of the special winning combination set to ON is obtained. Corresponding symbol combinations can be displayed. In this special combination internal winning state (RT2), a lottery is selected for a condition device for internal winning with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT2” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8, when the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed in the special combination internal winning state (RT2) (when the special combination is won), the special game state (RT1) described later is entered. To do.

<Special gaming state (RT1)>
In the special game state (RT1), a lottery device is selected with reference to the lottery table in the column “RT1” on the horizontal axis shown in FIG. In the special game state, the condition device for internal winning is only the small role 3B.

  FIG. 8 shows that in the special gaming state (RT1), when a payout exceeding a prescribed number (see the remarks column for special roles 1 and 2 in FIG. 7) is made, the transition to the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) may be made. It is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the special game state (RT1) ends when a specified number of payouts are executed. For example, the special game state (RT1) ends when a predetermined combination (for example, a single bonus) is won, or even a predetermined game state. May be terminated when the number of times (for example, 8 times) has been won or when a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) has been played.

<AT production state>
The main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment controls four game states (RT0 to RT4). Further, the main control unit 300 controls and manages two effect states, a normal effect state and an AT effect state, separately from the gaming state.

  In the AT effect state, an effect that suggests the operation timing or the operation order is executed so as to bring a result advantageous to the player according to the condition device that is won internally. Specifically, when the winning combination 3A is won internally, the operation order for winning the winning combination 3 is suggested. Further, when the re-gamer 1 + 2 is won internally, the operation order for winning the re-gamer 2 is suggested, and when the re-gamer 1 + 3 is won internally, the operation sequence for winning the re-gamer 1 is suggested. To suggest. The condition device that is the target of the operation order is referred to as an AT condition device. In the following, depending on the AT condition device that is won internally, an operation condition that brings a result advantageous to the player is referred to as a correct operation condition, and an operation condition that does not satisfy the correct operation condition is referred to as an incorrect operation condition. .

  When the small combination 3A is won internally, there may be a case where the small combination 3 is won or a case where the small combination is lost. If the winning of the small role 3 is paid out, in the case of losing, there is no paying out. Therefore, the winning of the small role 3 is advantageous to the player. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the small combination 3A is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation order for winning the small combination 3 is executed.

  When the re-game player 1 + 2 is won internally, the re-game player 1 may win or the re-game player 2 may win. When winning the re-player 2, it shifts to the re-playing high probability state (RT 3), whereas when winning the re-playing 1, the gaming state does not shift (the re-playing low-probability state (RT 0) remains). It is advantageous for the player to win game player 2. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the re-gamer 1 + 2 is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation sequence for winning the re-gamer 2 is executed.

  When the re-game player 1 + 3 is won internally, there are cases where the re-game player 1 wins and the re-game player 3 wins. If the re-game player 1 wins, the game state does not shift (the re-game high probability state (RT3) remains), whereas if the re-game player 3 wins, the game state shifts to the re-game low probability state (RT 0). It is advantageous for the player to win the re-player 1. For this reason, in the AT effect state, when the re-gamer 1 + 3 is internally won, an effect suggesting the correct operation order for winning the re-gamer 1 is executed.

  In the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the operation condition specifying effect is executed when the AT effect state is set. These effects are set according to the number of AT games. Here, the number of AT games indicates the number of games in which the AT effect state is executed. In the present embodiment, an initial value (for example, 50) is set for the number of AT games when the replay high probability state (RT3) is entered while the normal performance state is set. In addition, when the number of AT games to be executed during the AT effect state is won, the number of AT games is added. In this embodiment, when the transition is made to the re-gaming high probability state (RT3), the AT effect state is set from the next game. However, the game state and the effect state are not limited to such a configuration. You may comprise so that it may be set on different conditions. Thereafter, the normal performance state is set (the AT performance state is finished) at the time when the game corresponding to the number of AT games is finished (the number of AT games = 0) in the re-game high probability state (RT3).

  In addition to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, when the number of AT games becomes 0, the number of times that the AT effect period is continued by setting the initial value to the number of AT games again (so-called number of AT sets) is adopted The AT effect state may be started and ended according to a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific gaming state is reached). In addition, a lottery for determining whether to add the number of AT games according to a predetermined condition may be executed. In this AT effect state, the player can easily obtain medals.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the small combination 3A, the re-game combination 1 + 2, and the re-play game combination 1 + 3 are used as AT condition devices. This condition device is composed of a plurality of condition devices whose operation order is not duplicated, and two or more condition devices among these condition devices cannot be aimed at the same time. In the present embodiment, as the AT condition device, a plurality of condition devices that do not overlap the operation order are adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a condition device that does not overlap the operation conditions may be adopted. Here, the operation condition is a condition configured by at least one of the operation order and the operation timing.

  Further, when the correct operation conditions are the same, a configuration with the same display contents may be adopted even with different condition devices, or different display contents may be used for each condition device.

<Outline of processing>
Hereinafter, processing of the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Main control unit main processing>
First, a main control unit main process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 338 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal has been input performs a reset control start by a reset interrupt and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 10 according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306.

  When the power is turned on, first, various initial settings are made in step S101. In this initial setting, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304, the interrupt is prohibited, the initial setting of the I / O 310, the initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308, the operation permission to the WDT 314 and the initial value are set. Set up.

  In step S103, a game start process is executed. In this game start process, first, whether or not a medal has been inserted is checked, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on in response to the insertion of a medal. In addition, it prepares to send an insertion command indicating that a medal has been inserted. Note that when a replay is won in the previous game, a process of inserting the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted in the previous game is performed, so that the player does not need to insert medals. Also, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If there is an operation of the start lever 135, the number of inserted medals is determined and a valid winning line is determined. In this embodiment, the start of the game is determined based on the start lever 135 being operated in the state where the bet number is 3, and the state of the medal blocker is the accepting state (the state where the inserted medal can be accepted). In this case, the status is set to the non-acceptance state, and the interrupt status is set to the game.

  In step S105, an internal lottery process is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Although the details will be described later, the condition device selected in this process is referred to as an internal winning condition device.

  In step S111, reel stop data corresponding to the first stop operation is prepared based on the condition device that is won internally. The reel stop data is stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300.

  In step S113, a reel rotation start process is executed to start rotation of all the reels 110 to 112, and preparation for transmission of a rotation start command is performed. In this process, the reel is accelerated until a constant rotational speed is reached, and then the stop button operation (stop operation) is validated based on the detection of the index sensor.

  In step S115, a reel stop control process is executed. In this process, when any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped with reference to the stop table of the reel stop data, and the reels according to the number of frames drawn in the stop table. Any one of 110 to 112 is stopped, and preparations for transmission of commands (first to third stop operation commands) corresponding to the respective stop operations are made. Further, reel stop data corresponding to the second stop operation is prepared for the first stop operation, and reel stop data corresponding to the third stop operation is prepared for the second stop operation. When all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, a winning determination process is performed. Here, when a symbol combination corresponding to some winning combination is displayed on the activated winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “cherry-ANY-ANY” is aligned on the activated pay line, it is determined that the small role 2 has been won.

  In step S119, if any winning combination that has been paid out in the winning determination process is won, a number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is awarded (paid out) according to the number of winning lines, and the number of grants is given out. Display is performed using the display 127.

  In step S121, game state update processing is performed. In this process, a process relating to the transition of each gaming state of the replay low probability state (RT0), the replay high probability state (RT3), the special role internal winning state (RT2), and the special game state (RT1) is performed. The game state is shifted (updated) when the start condition or the end condition is satisfied. In addition, preparation for transmission of a game state update command indicating the current game state is made.

  In step S123, effect state update processing is performed. In this process, when the effect state is the normal effect state and the game state shifts from the replay low probability state (RT0) to the replay high probability state (RT3), the number of AT games is set to an initial value (here, 50). ) And the effect state are set to the AT effect state. Further, when the number of AT games becomes 0, the effect state is set to the normal effect state.

  Thus, one game is completed. Thereafter, the process proceeds by returning to step S103 and repeating the above-described processing.

<Main controller 300 timer interrupt processing>
Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main controller timer interrupt processing.

  The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt signal is used as a trigger to perform main control unit timer interrupt processing. Start with a period of

  In step S201, timer interrupt start processing is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203, the WDT 314 is periodically updated (this implementation is performed so that a WDT interrupt does not occur because the count value of the WDT 314 exceeds an initial set value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) (processing abnormality is not detected)). In the embodiment, restart is performed once every about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt.

  In step S205, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port status update process, the detection signals of the sensor circuits 320 of the various sensors 318 are input via the input ports of the I / O 310 to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and each of the various sensors 318 is partitioned in the RAM 308. Store in the provided signal state storage area. The state of the index sensor is confirmed by this process.

  In step S207, various game processes are executed, and processes according to the interrupt status are executed.

  In step S209, timer update processing is performed. More specifically, various timers are updated for each time unit.

  In step S211, command setting transmission processing is performed, and various commands that have been prepared for transmission in the main processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like of the main control unit 300 are transmitted to the first sub control unit 400. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits in the present embodiment, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 -14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, input command, start lever reception command, internal lottery command, production command accompanying production lottery processing, reel rotation start command accompanying the start of rotation of reels 110 to 112, stop Stop button reception command accompanying reception of the operation of buttons 137 to 139, stop position information command accompanying stop processing of reels 110 to 112, winning determination command, payout number command and payout end command accompanying medal payout processing, reel stop command, (Game state update command, extra command), bits 0 to 1 It is composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S213, an external output signal setting process is performed. In this external output signal setting process, game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to an information input circuit 652 separate from the slot machine 100 via the information output circuit 334.

  In step S215, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, first, the signal states of the various sensors 318 stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence / absence of errors relating to medal insertion abnormality and medal payout abnormality is monitored. (Not shown) Error processing is executed. Further, the medal selector 170 (medal blocker in which a solenoid provided in the medal selector 170 operates), various lamps 339, and various 7-segment (SEG) indicators are set according to the current gaming state.

  In step S217, it is monitored whether the low voltage signal is on. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply shutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S221. When the low voltage signal is off (power supply shutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, timer interrupt termination processing is performed. In this timer interrupt termination processing, processing such as setting the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 to each original register is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S221, information (recovery data) that needs to be saved, such as specific variables and stack pointers for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery, is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308, and used area of the RAM 308 Is derived and stored in the RAM 308, and a power flag indicating that the power interruption process has been performed is set to ON.

  Next, details of the internal lottery process (step S105) in the main process of the main control unit in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the internal lottery process (step S105) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1201, lottery of a condition device (internal winning combination) is executed. Specifically, the random number value is acquired from the random number generation circuit 316, the lottery table of the condition device stored in the ROM 306 is read according to the current gaming state, and the condition device corresponding to the acquired random value is Selected. The condition device selected here is referred to as an internal winning condition device.

  In step S1203, condition device identification information is generated. Specifically, if the condition device that was won internally is any one of the small role 3A, the replaying role 1 + 2, and the replaying role 1 + 3, the information indicating the condition device that has been won internally, Information that cannot identify the operation condition (operation order or operation timing, only the operation order in this embodiment) is stored as the condition device identification information. If the condition device that is won internally is not any of the small combination 3A, the re-game combination 1 + 2, and the re-game combination 1 + 3, information indicating the condition device that has been won internally is stored as the condition device identification information.

  In step S1205, operation condition identification information is generated. In this process, when the condition device that is won internally is any one of the small role 3A, the replaying role 1 + 2, and the replaying role 1 + 3, the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation order or correct answer) The operation condition identification information that can identify the operation timing is stored separately from the information of the condition device that has been won internally. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT condition devices (the small combination 3A, the replaying combination 1 + 2, and the replaying combination 1 + 3) are internally won, the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation sequence described above) is obtained only with the condition device identification information. Alternatively, the correct operation timing) cannot be determined. In other words, when the AT condition device is internally won, the operation condition identification information is required to determine the correct operation condition (the above-described correct operation sequence or correct operation timing). In addition, when a condition device other than the AT condition device is won internally, the operation condition identification information is not generated.

  In step S1207, preparation for transmission of the internal lottery command is executed. This internal lottery command includes information that can identify the current performance state. Furthermore, when the production state is the normal production state, the condition device identification information is included. When the production state is the AT production state, the condition device identification information, the operation condition identification information, and the number of AT games can be identified. Information. The internal lottery command prepared here is transmitted by the main control unit timer interruption process (step S211 in FIG. 11). In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the condition device identification information and the operation condition identification information are separated is adopted, but it is not always necessary to divide each piece of information. For example, in the AT effect state, the condition device identification information generated in step S1203 may be transmitted in the normal effect state while the information of the condition device that has been won internally is transmitted as it is. That is, the format of information that can specify the correct operation condition (for example, information on the condition device that has been won internally or operation condition specifying information) is not limited.

  In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a re-gaming high probability state (RT3). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1211, and if not, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the effect state is an AT effect state. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1213. If not, the internal lottery process is terminated.

  In step S1213, the number of AT games is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S1215.

  In step S1215, an AT addition process is executed, and the internal lottery process ends. Details of this AT addition processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, details of the AT addition process (step S1213) in the internal lottery process of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the AT addition process (step S1213) in FIG.

  First, in the first step S1301, it is determined whether or not a small combination 1 or a small combination 2 is won internally. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1303. If not, the AT addition process is terminated.

  In step S1303, a lottery (hereinafter referred to as “additional lottery”) is performed to determine whether or not to add the value of the number of AT games, and the process proceeds to step S1305.

  In step S1305, it is determined whether or not the extra lottery is won. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1307. If not, the AT addition process is terminated.

  In step S1307, the value of the number of AT games to be added (added) (hereinafter referred to as the number of added games) is determined by lottery, and this value is added to the number of AT games. Specifically, the lottery using the table shown in FIG. 14 is executed. For example, in the case where the small role 1 is internally won and the winning lottery is won, the probability of winning 10 games is 20000 / 65536≈31%, and the probability of winning 300 additional games is 268. /65536≈0.4%. In addition, when the small role 2 is elected internally and added to the lottery, the probability of winning 10 games is 32768 / 65536≈50%, and the probability of winning 300 games is 96. /65536≈0.1%. In the present embodiment, since the chance of internal winning is higher in the small role 2 than in the small role 1, the expected value of the additional number of games when the internal winning is in the small role 1 rather than the small role 2 Is configured to increase.

  In step S1309, preparation for sending an addition command is executed. This extra command includes information on the number of extra games. The addition command prepared here is transmitted by the main control unit timer interrupt process (step S211 in FIG. 11).

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400>
Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub-control unit 400. FIG. 15B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400. FIG. 15C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400.

  First, in step S301, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S301. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed. In this process, an area for storing internal winning information that is information representing the result of the internal winning and an area for storing RT update information that is information indicating the gaming state are provided in the RAM 408, respectively.

  In step S303, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, 0 is substituted into the timer variable.

  In step S307, command processing that is processing corresponding to each command received from the main control unit 300 is executed.

  In step S309, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 408. This preparation includes, for example, performing processing such as reading the production data from the ROM 406 and performing production data update processing when the production data needs to be updated. Details of this effect control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311, sound control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, when there is a command to the sound source IC 418 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the sound source IC 418.

  In step S313, lamp control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a command to the various lamps 420 in the effect data read in step S309, this command is output to the drive circuit 422.

  In step S315, an information output process is performed for setting to transmit a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 based on the processing result of step S309. For example, if there is a control command (control command for the effect image display device 157, the shutter 163, and the seven role 191) to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S309, this The setting for outputting the control command is performed, and the process returns to step S303.

  Next, command reception interrupt processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300. In step S321 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). In response to this timer interrupt, timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run.

  In step S331, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S303 in the first sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 15A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S303, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S333, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in step S315, an effect random number update process, and the like are performed.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect control process (step S309) in FIG.

  First, in step S3101 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not an internal lottery command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3103; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3111.

  In step S3103, it is determined whether operation condition identification information is included in the received internal lottery command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3105, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3107.

  In step S3105, the effect data for the operation condition specific effect is set, and this effect control process ends.

  In step S3107, effect data corresponding to the internal winning combination is set as appropriate, and this effect control process ends.

  In step S3111, it is determined whether an add command has been received. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3113; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3121.

  In step S3113, it is determined whether or not the moving effect flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3117; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3115. In addition, this movement effect flag is a flag that is set to ON while the seven-character 191 is performing a rightward movement effect.

  In step S3115, the effect creation setting process A is executed, and this effect control process is terminated. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3117, it is determined whether or not the turning effect flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3121. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3119. The turning effect flag is a flag that is set to ON while the seven characters are performing a turning effect in the front-rear direction.

  In step S3119, an extra effect setting process B is executed, and the effect control process ends. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3121, the effect data for executing the effect of informing the added game number using the effect image display device 157 is set, and the effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3123, other command reception effect data setting processing is executed, and effect data is set for reception of commands other than the internal lottery command and the extra command. For example, when a movement effect end command is received from the second sub-control unit 500, the movement effect flag is set to off, and when a rotation effect end command is received, the rotation effect flag is turned off. Is set.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the details of the extra effect setting process A (step S3115) in the effect control process of FIG. 16 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the extra effect setting process A (step S3115) in FIG.

  First, in step S3201, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of added games is less than 100. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3213. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3203.

  In step S3203, it is determined whether the added game number is 100 or 150. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3205; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3207.

  In step S3205, effect data of effect pattern 1 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3215. The effect data includes control commands for the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, the various lamps 420, and the S motor A 192 responsible for the left and right movements of the seven role 191.

  In step S3207, it is determined whether the added game number is 200 or 250. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3209; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3211.

  In step S3209, the effect data of effect pattern 2 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3215. The effect data includes control commands for the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, the various lamps 420, and the S motor A 192 responsible for the left and right movements of the seven role 191.

  In step S3211, the effect data of effect pattern 3 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3215. The effect data includes control commands for the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272 and 277, the various lamps 420, and the S motor A 192 responsible for the left and right movements of the seven role 191.

  In step S3213, the effect data for executing the effect of informing the added game number using the effect image display device 157 is set, and this effect control process ends.

  In step S3215, the moving effect in-progress flag is set to ON, and this effect control process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the extra effect setting process B (step S3117) in the effect control process of FIG. 16 will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the extra effect setting process B (step S3117) in FIG.

  First, in step S3301, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the number of added games is less than 100. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3313; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3303.

  In step S3303, it is determined whether the added game number is 100 or 150. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3305; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3307.

  In step S3305, the effect data of effect pattern 4 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3315. The effect data includes control commands for the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, the various lamps 420, and the S motor B 193 responsible for the forward / backward rotation of the seventh role 191.

  In step S3307, it is determined whether the added game number is 200 or 250. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3309; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3311.

  In step S3309, the effect data of effect pattern 5 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3315. The effect data includes control commands for the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, the various lamps 420, and the S motor B 193 responsible for the forward / backward rotation of the seventh role 191.

  In step S3311, the effect data of effect pattern 6 is set, and the process proceeds to step S3315. The effect data includes control commands for the effect image display device 157, the speakers 272, 277, the various lamps 420, and the S motor B 193 responsible for the forward / backward rotation of the seventh role 191.

  In step S3313, effect data for executing the effect of informing the added game number using the effect image display device 157 is set, and this effect control process is terminated.

  In step S3315, the turning effect flag is set on, and this effect control process ends.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500>
Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. FIG. 19B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing of the second sub control unit 500. FIG. 19C is a flowchart of the image control process of the second sub control unit 500.

  First, in step S401 in FIG. 19A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization process, input / output port initialization, storage area initialization in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S403, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407, command processing is performed. In the command processing, the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S409, effect control processing is performed. Here, preparation for the production is performed according to the production reservation information in the production reservation area provided in the RAM 508. For example, in accordance with the command received in step S407, the process of reading the effect data from the ROM 506 and the process of updating the effect reservation information are included. As for the effect data of the seventh role 191, in step S <b> 412 described later, the effect data for the seventh role 191 in the effect reservation area is appropriately read and the effect is executed.

  In step S411, shutter control processing is performed based on the processing result in step S409. For example, if there is a shutter control command in the effect data read in step S409, shutter control corresponding to this command is performed.

  In step S412, a seven-item control process is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is production data for the 7th role 191 (control commands for each device of the S motor A192, Smotor B193, and LED 198) in the production reservation area, this is sequentially read out to control the 7th role 191. . The seven-item control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S413, image control processing is performed based on the processing result of step S409. For example, if there is an image control command in the effect data read in step S409, image control corresponding to this command is performed. For example, image control relating to a display image (notification image, background image) is executed. This image control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this image control process ends, the process returns to step S403.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400. In step S415 of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400 is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508.

  Next, the image control process in step S413 in the main process of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S421, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 504 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 536. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the effect image display device 157. Next, the CPU 504 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 506), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 536), and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 534 based on the position information table, and then the image from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536. Set a command to start data transfer. The VDP 534 transfers the image data from the ROM 506 to the VRAM 536 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 534 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 504.

  In step S423, it is determined whether or not the transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 534. If the transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S425. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is input. wait.

  In step S425, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 536 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 536 in step S421, the CPU 504 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axes and image sizes of the VRAM 536). , VRAM coordinates (placement coordinates), transparency, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 534. The VDP 534 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the command stored in the attribute register.

  In step S427, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 504 instructs the VDP 534 to start drawing an image. The VDP 534 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 504.

  In step S429, it is determined whether or not a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 534 based on the end of image drawing has been input. If a generation end interrupt signal has been input, the process proceeds to step S431; Wait for input.

  In step S431, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 508 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the details of the seven-compartment control process (step S412) in the second sub-control unit main process of FIG. 19A will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the seven-item control process (step S412) in FIG.

  First, in step S4101, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the value of the step number counter of the S motor A 192 (S motor A step number counter) is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4103. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4111. The S motor A step number counter is a counter used for controlling the number of times of output of the drive signal of the S motor A 192 (and the moving distance based on the number of times of output).

  In step S4103, it is determined whether or not there is a control command for S motor A192 in the effect reservation area of RAM 508. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4105; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4111.

  In step S4105, the control command for S motor A192 is read.

  In step S4107, in accordance with the command read in step S4105, the step number counter of S motor A192 and the moving direction (rotation direction) of the rotating shaft of S motor A192 are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4111.

  In step S4111, it is determined whether or not the value of the step number counter (S motor B step number counter) of S motor B193 is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4113. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4121. The S motor B step number counter is a counter used for controlling the number of output times of the drive signal of the S motor B 193 (and the rotation distance by the number of output times).

  In step S4113, it is determined whether or not there is a control command for S motor B193 in the effect reservation area of RAM 508. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4115; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4121.

  In step S4115, the control command for S motor B193 is read.

  In step S4117, in accordance with the command read in step S4115, the step number counter of S motor B193 and the moving direction (rotation direction) of the rotating shaft of S motor B193 are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4121.

  In step S4121, the other seven-item control process is executed. The process here includes, for example, a process of transmitting a control command to the LED 198 and a process of returning the seven role 191 to the initial position.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub-control unit 500.

  The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). With this timer interrupt as a trigger, timer interrupt processing is performed at a predetermined cycle. Run.

  In step S441, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S403 in the second sub-control unit main process shown in FIG. 19A, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S443, a process of driving the S motor A 192 of the seventh role 191 (S motor A drive process) is executed. Details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S445, a process of driving the S motor B 193 of the seventh role 191 (S motor B drive process) is executed. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S447, the process which updates the positional information on the 7th thing 191 accompanying the process of step S443 and step S445 is performed.

  In step S449, transmission of the command prepared for transmission to the first sub-control unit 400, update processing of the random number for production, and the like are performed. Thereafter, the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, details of the S motor A drive process (step S443) in the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the S motor A drive process (step S443) in FIG.

  First, in step S4201 to be executed first, it is determined whether or not the value of the step number counter (S motor A step number counter) of S motor A 192 is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4203. If not, the S motor A drive process is terminated.

  In step S4203, a drive signal for S motor A192 is output. As a result, the seven character 191 moves by one step in the direction set in the seven character control process (step S4107 in FIG. 20).

  In step S4205, the S motor A step number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S4207.

  In step S4207, it is determined whether or not the value of the S motor A step number counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4209; otherwise, the S motor A drive process is terminated.

  In step S4209, it is determined whether or not there is a next S motor A control command in the effect reservation area. If this condition is satisfied, the S motor A drive process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4211.

  In step S4211, preparation for transmission of the movement effect end command is executed. The movement effect end command prepared here is transmitted in the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process (step S449 in FIG. 21).

  Next, details of the S motor B drive process (step S445) in the second sub control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the S motor B drive process (step S445) in FIG.

  First, in step S4301, which is executed first, it is determined whether or not the value of the step number counter of the S motor B193 (S motor B step number counter) is greater than zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4303. If not, the S motor B drive process is terminated.

  In step S4303, a drive signal for S motor B193 is output. As a result, the seven role 191 is rotated by one step in the direction (step S4117 in FIG. 20) set in the seven role control process.

  In step S4305, the S motor B step number counter is decremented by 1, and the process proceeds to step S4307.

  In step S4307, it is determined whether or not the value of the S motor B step number counter is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4309; otherwise, the S motor B drive process is terminated.

  In step S4309, it is determined whether or not there is a next S motor B control command in the effect reservation area. If this condition is satisfied, the S motor B drive process is terminated, and if not, the process proceeds to step S4311.

  In step S4311, preparation for transmitting a rotation effect end command is executed. The rotation effect end command prepared here is transmitted in the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process (step S449 in FIG. 21).

<< Operation Explanation of First Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, based on the above-described content, a characteristic operation of the slot machine 100 of the first embodiment will be described.

<Outline of operation condition specific production>
In this embodiment, the special role creates a wave of a state advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous state, but a state advantageous to the player (AT effect state) and a disadvantageous state (normal effect state) also depending on the effect state The wave is created. Specifically, an operation condition specifying effect may be executed depending on the effect state, and this effect is advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, this flow will be described.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, four game states and two effect states are switched. In this gaming state, the re-gaming low probability state (RT0) is the initial state, and the effect state is the normal effect state in the initial state.

  Here, it is assumed that the re-game player 1 + 2 is won internally and the re-game player 2 is won. Then, the transition is made to the replay high probability state (RT3), and the effect state is set to the AT effect state (steps S121 and S123 in FIG. 10).

  When the effect state becomes the AT effect state, the operation condition specifying effect enables the player to grasp the correct operation conditions (the correct operation order, the correct operation timing) when the internal winning is performed in the AT condition device (FIG. 5). 12 step S1205 and FIG. 16 step S3105). Thus, it becomes easy to win the small combination 3 when the small combination 3A is won internally, and it becomes easy to win the replay combination 1 when the internal combination is won for the re-playing combination 1 + 3. In addition, even if the replaying role 3 is won and the replaying low probability state (RT0) is entered, the replaying role 2 will be won by following the operation condition specific effect when the replaying role 1 + 2 is won internally. Thus, it is possible to easily return to the replay high probability state (RT3).

  The operation condition specifying effect is executed by the main control unit 300 as well as the effect in the first sub-control unit 400 (for example, output of video and audio suggesting the operation order and operation timing, lamp lighting, etc.). (For example, a pattern corresponding to the operation condition is displayed on the payout number display device 127). Regardless of these aspects, the operation condition specifying effect may be configured so that the operation conditions for all stop operations can be specified. For example, it may indicate only the operation condition for the next stop operation among the correct operation conditions, or may indicate all the operation conditions for the correct answer, and may indicate the next of the correct operation conditions. Any operation condition for the stop operation may be specified at least.

  In the AT effect state, the number of AT games is decremented by 1 for each game in the re-game high probability state (RT3) (step S1213 in FIG. 12), and is added when the winning lottery is won (step S1307 in FIG. 13). ). When the number of AT games becomes zero, the effect state is set to the normal effect state (step S123 in FIG. 10).

  Since the operation condition specifying effect is not executed in the normal effect state, the player cannot grasp the correct operation conditions (the correct operation order, the correct operation timing) when the AT condition device is internally won. Therefore, for example, when the small combination 3A is won internally, the small combination 3 is won with a probability of about 1/6.

<Regarding the production by 7 actors 191>
In the present embodiment, when the above-described extra lottery is won, there is a case where an effect using the seven role 191 is executed. Hereinafter, this effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 24, 25, and 26. FIG. 24 is a table showing the types of effects and the outline of operations using the seven role 191. FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a movement effect of the seventh role 191, and FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a rotation effect of the seventh role 191. In the initial state, it is assumed that both the movement effect flag and the rotation effect flag are set to off.

  When the winning lottery is won, the adding command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S1309 in FIG. 13). In the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this command, the added effect setting process A is executed because the moving effect flag is set to OFF (step S3115 in FIG. 16).

  In the add-on effect setting process A, effect data corresponding to the number of added games is set, and the effect is executed according to this effect data. First, when the number of added games is less than 100, the effect image display device 157 performs an effect of displaying the number of added games (step S3213 in FIG. 17). On the other hand, when the number of added games is 100 or more, effects by effect pattern 1, effect pattern 2, and effect pattern 3 are executed (step S3205, step S3209, and step S3211 in FIG. 17). When any one of the production data of production patterns 1 to 3 is set, the moving production in-progress flag is set to ON (step S3215 in FIG. 17).

  When the production patterns 1 to 3 are set, a control command for the second sub-control unit 500 is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the control of the S motor A 192 of the seventh accessory 191 is performed accordingly (FIG. 19). Step S412, FIG. 20, Step S443 of FIG. 21, FIG. 22). As a result, the effect of moving the seven actors 191 in the right direction is performed. FIG. 24 shows that when the production pattern is 1, it moves from the initial position A0 to A1 in 5 seconds, and when the production pattern is 2, it moves from the initial position A0 to A2 in 10 seconds. In the case where the production pattern is 3, the movement from the initial position A0 to A3 is shown in 15 seconds. In addition, FIG. 25 shows the rightward movement of the seven actors 191 according to the production patterns 1 to 3, the positional relationship, and the required time.

  When the control of the S motor A 192 of the seventh accessory 191 in the second sub-control unit 500 ends, a movement effect end command is transmitted from the second sub-control unit 500 to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S4211 in FIG. 22). . In the first sub control unit 400 that has received this command, the moving effect flag is set to OFF (step S3123 in FIG. 16). Note that while the movement effect flag is set on, the effect patterns 1 to 3 are not newly set (step S3113 in FIG. 16).

  Next, the effect of the 7th character 191 when the 7th character 191 is moved to the right and the winning combination is won will be described.

  As described above, the movement effect in-progress flag is set to ON while the seven-item 191 is performing the movement effect in the right direction. In this state, when the extra lottery is won and the first sub-control unit 400 receives the extra command, the extra effect setting process B is executed because the moving effect flag is set on (FIG. 16). Step S3119).

  In the add-on effect setting process B, effect data corresponding to the number of added games is set, and the effect is executed according to this effect data. First, when the number of added games is less than 100, the effect image display device 157 performs an effect of displaying the number of added games (step S3313 in FIG. 18). On the other hand, when the number of added games is 100 or more, effects by the effect pattern 4, the effect pattern 5, and the effect pattern 6 are executed (steps S3305, S3309, and S3311 in FIG. 18). Note that when any of the effect data of effect patterns 4 to 6 is set, the turning effect flag is set to ON (step S3315 in FIG. 18).

  When the production patterns 4 to 6 are set, a control command is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 to the second sub-control unit 500, and the S motor B 193 of the seventh accessory 191 is controlled according to this (see FIG. 19). Step S412, FIG. 20, Step S445 of FIG. 21, FIG. 23). Thereby, the rotation effect in the front-rear direction of the seven actors 191 is performed. FIG. 24 shows that when the effect pattern is 4, the effect of 5 seconds is executed from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 until returning to B0. In addition, when the effect pattern is 5, it is shown that an effect of 10 seconds is executed in which the operation from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 to return to B0 is repeated twice. Further, when the effect pattern is 6, it is shown that an effect of 15 seconds is executed by repeating the operation from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 until returning to B0 three times. In addition, FIG. 26 shows the rotation in the front-rear direction of the seven role 191 (from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 to return to B0), the positional relationship in the rotation, and the required time. Yes.

  When the control of the S motor B 193 of the seventh accessory 191 in the second sub-control unit 500 ends, a rotation effect end command is transmitted from the second sub-control unit 500 to the first sub-control unit 400 (step S4311 in FIG. 23). ). In the first sub control unit 400 that has received this command, the turning effect flag is set to OFF (step S3123 in FIG. 16). Note that while the turning effect flag is set to ON, the effect patterns 4 to 6 are not newly set (step S3117 in FIG. 16).

  Through the above processing, both of the rightward movement effect and the rotation effect of the seven role 191 can be executed. In the meantime, when both the rightward movement effect and the rotation effect of the seven role 191 are being performed, if the winning lottery is won, the image display device 157 displays the number of additional games. Is executed (step S3121 in FIG. 16).

<Effects of production by 7 actors 191>
Hereinafter, the effect of the production by the seven actors 191 will be described.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the extra lottery is won, a movement effect of the 7th role 191 by the effect patterns 1 to 3 may be executed. In addition, when a new extra lottery is won during the movement effect of the seventh role 191, a rotation effect of the seventh role 191 by the effect patterns 4 to 6 may be executed. In addition, the 7 role 191 of this embodiment can perform the production | presentation using the same actor, without interfering with the 1st production (for example, movement production by production pattern 1) performed previously. It can be said that it is an effect of a different type from the first effect, and is configured so that a second effect (for example, a rotation effect by the effect pattern 4) by the same accessory can be executed in parallel. More succinctly, it can be said that when a first effect using an accessory is executed, a second effect using the same accessory can be executed in parallel.

  In FIG. 27, after winning the extra lottery and starting the movement effect by the production pattern 3, during the execution of the movement effect, the next game is won by the extra lottery and the rotation effect of the production pattern 4 is started. An example is shown in which different types of effects are executed in parallel with one accessory (see the period indicated by the arrow). As in this example, in the present embodiment, during the production by the accessory, a new production using the accessory or notification to the player cannot be performed, and the game willingness cannot be improved. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an effect using the seven-choice 191 is executed only when the number of added games is 100 or more. As in this configuration, when the player becomes more advantageous, the effect by the 7th role 191 is executed, thereby increasing the expectation for the performance using the 7th role 191. It is possible to attract the player's interest in the production using the seven role 191. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation of another kind of production that interrupts during the production of the seventh role 191, and to pay attention to the seventh role 191.

  In the present embodiment, the movement speeds of the seven actors 191 in the production patterns 1 to 3 are the same, and the production periods are made different by changing the movement distances in the production patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the moving distance and the final position of the movement may be the same, and the moving periods may be varied to change the production period. Also, the movement direction is not limited to the movement only in the right direction, and for example, once reaching a certain position, the movement direction may be once moved in the left direction and then moved in the right direction again. In other words, the production content is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. In the above configuration, when a first effect using an accessory (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 1) is being executed, a second effect using the same accessory (for example, an effect pattern 4). The third effect is executed by adding a third effect (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 3) having a longer execution period than the first effect to the configuration in which the rotation effect can be executed in parallel. It can be said that the second production can be executed in parallel even when the second production is performed. According to this configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by diversifying the effects, and the effects can be executed according to the progress of the game and the game situation.

  In addition, the execution period of the effect using the accessory may be set according to time as in the present embodiment, may be set according to the number of games, and a combination thereof. It may be set in. For example, a configuration in which an effect pattern of 2 seconds is executed in the previous game and an effect of 2 seconds is executed in the next game is provided, and an effect pattern of a total of 4 seconds is provided. The above-described effects can be obtained regardless of the execution period as long as different effects depending on the combination can be executed in parallel.

  In the present embodiment, since the required time is longer in the production pattern 3 than in the production pattern 1, the number of times that the production pattern 3 is added and the lottery is executed more than the production pattern 1. As a result, even if the execution probability of the effect patterns 4 to 6 for the extra lottery is constant, it can be said that the frequency at which the rotation effects of the effect patterns 4 to 6 are executed increases. That is, when the production pattern 3 is set, the frequency of performing the movement production and the rotation production in parallel increases, and the effect of improving the entertainment of the game by the production of the seven role 191 can be enhanced. In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which changes the execution probability of the production patterns 4-6 with respect to an addition lottery by execution of the production patterns 1-3 is not employ | adopted, for example, it adds to an addition lottery during execution of the production pattern 3. When winning, one of the production patterns 4 to 6 is always executed, so that the execution probability of the production patterns 4 to 6 is changed according to the required time of the production patterns 1 to 3. May be. By doing in this way, the frequency with which a movement production | presentation and a rotation production | presentation are performed in parallel can be raised, and the effect of the interest improvement of the game by the production | presentation of the 7 role 191 can be heightened. Note that the above configuration is the first when there is a first effect (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 1) and a third effect (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 3) having a longer execution period. The frequency of executing the second effect (for example, the rotation effect by the effect pattern 4) using the same character in parallel is higher when the third effect is being executed than when the effect is being executed. It can be said that it was configured.

  In the embodiment of the seven role 191 described above, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not an effect by the seven role 191 is executed based on the winning of the extra lottery. This embodiment is an example in which a plurality of types of effects using the same accessory can be executed in parallel, and the execution conditions for the effects using the accessory are not limited to the above configuration, and any conditions are adopted. can do. For example, in the present embodiment, a configuration is employed in which a rotation effect is executed during execution of a movement effect (the execution start condition of the rotation effect is satisfied), but these effects can be executed in parallel. Any configuration may be used, and a configuration in which the rotation effect is executed is not limited to the execution of the movement effect.

  Note that, as in the present embodiment, only during the execution of the first effect or the third effect (for example, the movement effect in FIG. 27) that has been executed previously, the second effect (for example, In FIG. 27, a configuration in which the execution start condition of the rotation effect) is satisfied may be employed. With this configuration, the expectation of the second performance can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the execution start condition of the first effect and the third effect (for example, the movement effect in FIG. 27) executed previously and the second effect (for example, FIG. In this case, a configuration is adopted in which execution start conditions for rotation effects are established in different games. Regarding the relationship between these execution start conditions, it can be said that the execution start condition of the second effect is a condition that is satisfied after the execution start condition of the first effect and the third effect is satisfied. Moreover, it can be said that the execution start condition of the second effect is a condition that is established based on a lottery result different from the execution start condition of the first effect and the third effect. Since each production is based on a different lottery result, each production can be enjoyed.

<Variation of production by 7 actors 191 (1)>
In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the movement effect and the rotation effect by the seven actors 191 are executed in parallel has been described, but if different types of effects using the same accessory are executed in parallel, The contents of the production are not limited to the configuration described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, as the effects for turning on the LED 198 of the seventh role 191, effects by the effect pattern 7 and the effect pattern 8 are prepared, and these effects are used instead of the above-mentioned movement effects and rotation effects. May be adopted.

  In FIG. 28, as one of such modifications, an effect (effect pattern 7) of turning on the LED 198 of the seventh role 191 in blue when winning the extra lottery is performed, and during the execution of this blue lighting effect An example is shown in which a movement effect (effect pattern 1) by a seven-choice 191 is executed when a new addition lottery is won. In FIG. 29, as one of such modifications, an effect (effect pattern 7) of turning on the LED 198 of the seventh role 191 in blue when winning the extra lottery is executed, and execution of this blue lighting effect is executed. An example is shown in which an effect (effect pattern 8) is executed in which the LED 198 of the seventh role 191 is lit red when a lottery is newly added. In FIGS. 28 and 29, the period during which these effects are executed in parallel is indicated by an arrow.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration is used in which the performance by the 7th role 191 is executed in response to the operation of the start lever 135, but the start timing of this performance is not limited to this, and the progress of the game progresses. Various timings such as timing and player operation timing can be employed. For example, by adopting a timing according to the player's operation, such as the timing of the stop operation, the enjoyment of the operation in the progress of the game can be given. It is to be noted that an effect button is provided, or an effect that suggests an operation for these operation means is executed using the bet button 132, and then an effect of the 7th role 191 is executed according to the indicated operation. It is also possible to adopt a configuration such as. Furthermore, stages may be provided in the effects of the 7th role 191 so that the effects of the respective stages are executed in accordance with the game progress or the game progress operation. In this case, you may comprise so that the effect of the 7th role 191 may be performed according to operation of the game progress of multiple times.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the structure which set the required time of the production | presentation of the 7 role 191 in the unit of second is employ | adopted, you may set the execution period of this production by the number of games. In this case, the interest of the game can be improved in a period corresponding to the set number of games.

  In addition, the effect using the seven-character 191 may be combined with the effect by the effect image display device 157, for example. FIG. 30 shows an example of the effect of the effect image display device 157 that is used in combination with the effect of the seven role 191. FIG. 30A is an effect suggesting the start of a movement effect (effect patterns 1 to 3) by the seven role 191. FIG. 30B is a rotation effect (effect patterns 4 to 4) by the seven role 191. 6 (c) is an effect suggesting the start of the lighting effect (effect patterns 7 and 8) of the LED 198 by the seven role 191. FIG. FIG. 30D is an effect that expects the number of additional games to be suggested by the effect of the seventh role 191, and FIG. 30E is an effect that suggests the start of the effect by the seventh role 191. Note that FIGS. 30D and 30E do not indicate the type of effect of the 7th role 191, and thus can be executed regardless of the content of the effect of the 7th role 191. In this way, by using the effect image display device 157 to display the information related to the effect of the seventh role 191, it is possible to focus attention on the effect of the seventh role 191.

  For example, when the movement effect is started first and the rotation effect is started during the execution, the image shown in FIG. 30A is displayed in accordance with the previous movement effect, and the subsequent movement effect is displayed. In the period in which the rotation effects are executed in parallel, the effects shown in FIGS. 30D and 30E can be displayed, so that the effects by the seven-action 191 can be noted. As in this example, when the image is changed at a timing when a different type of effect is interrupted, the player can be surely recognized that the new effect has started, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Also, regardless of whether or not a plurality of effects are executed in parallel, such as displaying an image as shown in FIG. You may employ | adopt the structure which displays the image which does not depend on the kind of effect. In this case as well, attention can be paid to the effects of the seven role 191.

<Variation of production by 7 actors 191 (2)>
In the above-described embodiment, a description has been given of a gaming table configured such that when a first effect using an accessory is executed, a second effect using the same accessory can be executed in parallel. Below, when the 1st production and the 2nd production are performed in parallel, the composition at the time of finishing the 1st production first is explained. First, if the first effect is an effect that ends with the accessory moved to a predetermined position, the accessory may be returned to the initial position at the end of the first effect. You may employ | adopt the structure which continues a 2nd effect, without moving from a predetermined position. When this configuration is adopted, since the first effect and the second effect both end at a predetermined position, it may be possible for the player to easily recognize the end of these effects. .

  In FIG. 31, as an example of such a configuration, when the extra lottery is won, a movement effect (effect pattern 2) by the 7th role 191 is executed, and a new extra lottery is won during the execution of the movement effect. The example which performs the rotation production | presentation (production pattern 6) by the seven actor 191 is shown. In this example, the movement effect ends first, and at this time, the position of the seventh role 191 becomes the position A2 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the rotation effect is continued in a state in which the seven role 191 is arranged at A2. In FIG. 31, a period during which the rotation effect is being executed in a state where the seven role 191 is at A2 is indicated by an arrow.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a flow in which the effect of displaying the image shown in FIG. 30 is combined with the movement effect and the rotation effect of the seven role 191 shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 32, first, the image shown in FIG. 30A is displayed in accordance with the movement effect (effect pattern 2) of the 7th role 191 that is started by winning the extra lottery. Subsequently, when the rotation effect (effect pattern 6) by the seven actors 191 is started during the execution of the movement effect, the image shown in FIG. 30D is displayed accordingly. In this configuration, the effect image display device 157 can be used not only to pay attention to the effect by the seven actors 191 but also to grasp the change in the effect mode.

  As described with reference to FIG. 31, during the period from the end of the movement effect to the end of the rotation effect (the period indicated by the arrow), the rotation effect remains in the state where the seven actors 191 are arranged at A2. Will continue. Here, when paying attention to the effects of the seven role 191, a state where only one effect (rotation effect) is executed from a state where two effects (movement effect and rotation effect) are executed in parallel. Therefore, there is a possibility that the play balance will be worsened and the interest of the game will decline. In order to prevent such a situation from occurring, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 30D is displayed when the rotation effect is continued in a state where the seven role 191 is placed in A2. This not only enables the player to grasp that the rotation effect is continuing, but also prevents a decrease in the interest of the game due to the deterioration of the effect balance.

  For example, when a movement effect and a rotation effect are executed, a period during which both effects are executed and a period during which one effect is executed are derived, and the content of the image to be displayed is determined accordingly. You may do it. In this configuration, it may be possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying an image in accordance with the state of the effect executed by the accessory.

<< Second Embodiment >>
Next, a second embodiment that is a modification of the above-described first embodiment will be described.

  In 1st Embodiment, it is comprised so that the effect which the 7-item 191 moves to the right direction from the initial position A0 can be performed (FIG. 25). During the execution of the movement effect, even if a new production opportunity occurs, the movement effect cannot be executed on the basis of this, so the opportunity to improve the fun of the game is missed. In order to solve this problem, in the above-described first embodiment, different types of effects are prepared by the seven role 191 and new effects are executed even during the execution of the seven role 191 (multiple types). Can be executed in parallel) (the movement effect flag is on, Yes in step S3113 in FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, although not touched in the first embodiment, a new movement effect is executed in the same manner as during the execution of the movement effect even when a return operation for returning the seven actors 191 to the initial position A0 is executed. The problem arises that the opportunity to improve the interest of the game cannot be missed. In the second embodiment to be described below, the configuration of the return operation of the 7th role 191 is added to the above-described first embodiment, and further, the configuration that can produce the effect of the 7th role 191 during the execution of this return operation is added. It is a thing. In the following, portions different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and description of other portions will be omitted.

  In the second embodiment, part of the effect control process (FIG. 16), the seven role control process (FIG. 20), and the S motor A drive process (FIG. 22) in the first embodiment is changed and added. is there. Hereinafter, it demonstrates in order.

  First, the details of the effect control process (step S309) in the first sub-control unit main process of FIG. 15 in the second embodiment will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309) of FIG. 15 in the second embodiment.

  The effect control process in the second embodiment is obtained by changing the processes in steps S3113 and S3123 in the effect control process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. In FIG. 33, each process after the change is shown with reference numerals of step S3113b and step S3123b, respectively.

  In step S3113b, it is determined whether or not either the moving effect in-progress flag or the return operation in-progress flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S3117; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S3115. The returning operation flag is a flag that is set to ON when the seven-item 191 performs the returning operation.

  In step S3123b, other command reception effect data setting processing is executed, and effect data is set for reception of commands other than the internal lottery command and the extra command. For example, when a movement effect end command is received from the second sub-control unit 500, the movement effect flag is set off and the return operation flag is set on. Further, when the rotation effect end command is received, the rotation effect flag is set to off, and when the return operation end command is received, the return operation flag is set to off.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, details of the seven-item control process (step S412) in the second sub-control unit main process of FIG. 19A in the second embodiment will be described. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the seven-item control process (step S412) of FIG. 19A in the second embodiment.

  In the seven-item control process in the second embodiment, step S4118 and step S4119 are added to the process in the case where it is determined No in step S4113 among the seven-item control process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. Is. In FIG. 34, each added process is shown with reference numerals of step S4118 and step S4119, respectively.

  In step S4118, it is determined whether the returning operation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4119; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4121.

  In step S4119, processing for setting initial position return data is executed. Specifically, the value of the S motor A step number counter required from the current position to the initial position and the S motor A movement direction are set with reference to the position information of the seven roles (step S447 in FIG. 21).

  Next, details of the S motor A drive process (step S443) in the second sub control unit timer interrupt process of FIG. 21 in the second embodiment will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the S motor A drive process (step S443) of FIG. 21 in the second embodiment.

  In the S motor A drive process in the second embodiment, the determination process in step S4210 is added immediately before step S4211 in the S motor A drive process in the first embodiment shown in FIG. Processing of step S4215 and step S4217 is provided as processing. Further, step S4213 is added immediately after step S4211. In FIG. 35, these added processes are shown with reference numerals of step S4210, step S4213, step S4215, and step S4217, respectively.

  In step S4210, it is determined whether or not the returning operation flag is set to ON. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S4215; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S4211.

  In step S4213, the return operation in-progress flag is set to ON, and the S motor A drive process is terminated.

  In step S4215, preparation for transmitting a return operation end command is executed. The return operation end command prepared here is transmitted in the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process (step S449 in FIG. 21).

  In step S4217, the return operation in-progress flag is set to OFF, and the S motor A drive process is terminated.

<Returning action by 7 actors 191>
Since the effects by the 7th role 191 have been described in <About the effects by the 7th role 191> in the first embodiment, the details are omitted, but the second embodiment also wins the 7th role by winning the extra lottery. A movement effect (effect patterns 1 to 3 in FIG. 24, FIG. 25) by the object 191 may be executed. Note that the returning operation flag is initially set to OFF.

  When the movement effect ends, since the return operation flag is set to OFF, the movement effect end command is transmitted from the second sub control unit 500 to the first sub control unit 400, and the return operation flag is set to ON. (Steps S4211 and S4213 in FIG. 35). In the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the movement effect end command, the movement effect flag is set to off and the return operation flag is set to on (step S3123b in FIG. 33). When the moving effect flag is set to ON, the effect patterns 1 to 3 are not newly set while the return operation flag is set to ON (step in FIG. 16). S3113b).

  In the second sub-control unit 500, when the returning operation in-progress flag is set to ON, the S motor B193 is stopped and there is no new control command (the rotation effect is not executed). Setting for returning the object 191 to the initial position is performed (step S4119 in FIG. 34). In addition, when the rotation effect is being executed, the setting for returning the seventh role 191 to the initial position is performed after the rotation effect is completed. In accordance with the setting here, the S motor A 192 is controlled, and the seven role 191 starts moving to the initial position.

  When the seven-item 191 returns to the initial position, the S motor A 192 stops and there is no new control command. At this time, since the returning operation flag is set to ON, the returning operation end command is transmitted from the second sub control unit 500 to the first sub control unit 400, and the returning operation flag is set to OFF (FIG. 35 step S4215, step S4217). In the first sub-control unit 400 that has received this return operation end command, the return operation flag is set to OFF (step S3123b in FIG. 33). At this time, since both the movement effect flag and the return operation flag are set to OFF, the effect patterns 1 to 3 can be newly set (step S3113b in FIG. 16).

  As described above, the return operation flag is set to ON in the first sub-control unit 400 until the movement effect of the seventh role 191 ends and the return operation ends. When this flag is set to ON, the rotation effect can be executed by the addition effect setting process B when the addition command is received (Yes in step S3113b in FIG. 33). No in step S3117). That is, in the second embodiment, if there is an extra winning during execution of the return operation, it is possible to notify the player of this by executing a rotation effect.

<Effect of performance during return action by 7 actors 191>
Hereinafter, the effect of the production during the return operation by the seven-choice 191 will be described.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the movement effect of the seventh role 191 is executed, a return operation for returning the seventh role 191 to the initial position is performed. If the winning lottery is won during the returning operation, the turning effect of the seven-action 191 by the effect patterns 4 to 6 may be executed. It should be noted that the 7th role 191 of this embodiment is an effect that performs a different type of operation from the return operation so that an effect using the same role can be executed even if the return operation after moving is performed. Thus, it can be said that it is configured such that an effect by the same accessory (for example, a rotation effect by the effect pattern 4) can be executed during the return operation. More succinctly, it can be said that it is configured such that an effect using the same accessory can be executed during the return operation using the accessory.

  According to the present embodiment, for example, an effect can be executed even during a return operation by an accessory, so that the game motivation can be improved even during the return operation. For example, in FIG. 36, after the movement effect by the effect pattern 3 is executed, a return operation (movement from the position A3 in FIG. 25 to the initial position A0) is executed for the same time (15 seconds). An example is shown in which the turning effect of the effect pattern 4 is started by winning the lottery with the addition during the execution. In FIG. 36, the period during which the effect is executed during the return operation is indicated by an arrow.

  Note that the return operation is paired with a movement effect that requires the return operation, and the modification in the case of adopting the movement effect described in the first embodiment is also applied to the return operation. can do.

  For example, in FIG. 31, the rotation effect started during the movement effect has been described with respect to the configuration in which the rotation effect is continuously executed at the position after the movement effect ends. With reference to this configuration also in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the rotation effect started during the return operation may be configured to continuously execute the rotation effect at the initial position after the return operation ends. . In FIG. 37, an arrow indicates a period in which the rotation effect is being executed in a state in which the seven role 191 is at the initial position A0.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 32, the structure which combined the production | presentation in which the image shown in FIG. 30 is displayed was demonstrated. Also in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, for example, the image shown in FIG. 30D may be displayed in accordance with the turning effect during the operation described in FIG. Here, during the period from the end of the return operation to the end of the rotation effect (the period indicated by the arrow), the rotation effect continues with the seven-member 191 placed at the initial position A0. At this time, by displaying the image shown in FIG. 30D, the player can grasp that the rotation effect is continued. For example, when the return operation and the rotation effect are executed, a period in which both operations overlap and a period in which the rotation effect is executed at the initial position are derived, and the content of the image displayed in accordance with this is derived. It may be determined. In this configuration, it may be possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying an image according to the state of the accessory.

«Third embodiment»
Hereinafter, the third embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko machine 100 ′ according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 ′ viewed from the front side (player side). 40 is an external perspective view of the pachinko machine 100 ′ with the front frame door 106 ′ opened more than in FIG.

  The pachinko machine 100 ′ includes an outer frame 102 ′, a main body 104 ′, a front frame door 106 ′, a door 108 ′ with a ball storage tray, a launcher 110 ′, and a game board 200 ′ on the front surface (game Prepare for the person).

  The outer frame 102 ′ is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop.

  The main body 104 ′ is provided inside the outer frame 102 ′, and becomes a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base shaft body having a locking function and rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 ′ via the hinge portion 112 ′. It is a door member. The main body 104 ′ is formed in a frame shape and has a space portion 114 ′ inside. A store clerk at the store (game shop) where the pachinko machine 100 ′ is installed can open and close the main body 104 ′, and a main body opening sensor for detecting that the main body 104 ′ is opened is provided.

  The front frame door 106 ′ has a locking function and is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 ′ on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 ′ via a hinge portion 112 ′ so as to be openable and closable, and is configured in a frame shape. Thus, the door member has an opening 116 ′ on the inside. The store clerk at the amusement store can also open and close the front frame door 106 ', and a front frame door sensor for detecting that the front frame door 106' is opened is also provided. The front frame door 106 'is provided with a transparent plate member 118' made of glass or resin at the opening 116 ', and a speaker 120' and a frame lamp 122 'are attached to the front side. A space in which the game area 124 ′ is provided is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 ′ and the front surface of the game board 200 ′. In the present embodiment, an LED having a light source is also referred to as a lamp.

  The door 108 ′ with a ball storage tray is a door member attached to the lower side of the main body 104 ′ on the front surface of the pachinko machine 100 ′ so as to have a locking function and be openable and closable. The door 108 'with a ball storage tray is opened by pressing an opening lever that can be operated with the front frame door 106' being opened. Further, a door sensor with a ball storage tray for detecting that the door 108 'with the ball storage tray is opened is also provided. The door 108 ′ with a ball storage tray can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “balls”) and is provided with a passage for guiding the game balls to the launching device 110 ′. 126 ', a lower plate 128' for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126 ', and a ball removal for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 126' to the lower plate 128 'by the player's operation A button 130 ', a ball discharge lever 132' for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 128 'by the player's operation to a game ball collecting container (common name, dollar box), and the launching device 110 by the player's operation A chance to change the effect of the ball launching handle 134 ′ for launching the game ball guided to “to the game area 124 ′ of the game board and various effect devices 206 ″ (see FIG. 42) by the player's operation. Button 136 ' , A chance button lamp 138 ′ which is built in the chance button 136 ′ and emits the chance button 136 ′, and a ball lending operation button 140 ′ which gives a ball lending instruction to a card unit (CR unit) installed in the amusement store. A return operation button 142 ′ for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance, and a ball rental display unit 144 ′ for displaying the player's balance and the state of the card unit. Further, the pachinko machine 100 ′ shown in FIG. 39 is provided with a lower pan full tank detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the lower pan 128 ′ is filled with the game ball.

  The launching device 110 ′ is mounted below the main body 104 ′, and the launching ball 146 ′ that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 ′ is operated by the player, and the game ball hit the tip of the launching rod 146 ′. And a launcher 148 ′. This launching device 110 ′ allows a player to play a game ball every time a predetermined launch period (for example, 0.6 seconds) while the player is continuously firing the ball launch handle 134 ′. Fire towards 124 '.

  The game board 200 ′ has a game area 124 ′ on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 ′ using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space portion 114 ′ of the main body 104 ′. The game area 124 ′ can be observed from the opening 116 ′ after the game board 200 ′ is mounted on the main body 104 ′. As shown in FIG. 40, this game area 124 ′ is provided with a seven-compartment unit 190 ′ that is a miniaturized version of the seven-unit unit 190 (see FIG. 3) employed in the first embodiment. Yes. A specific configuration of the game area 124 'will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 41 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 ′ of FIG. 39 viewed from the back side.

  The pachinko machine 100 ′ has an opening that opens upward on the back upper surface, a ball tank 150 ′ for temporarily storing game balls, and a ball tank 150 ′ positioned below the ball tank 150 ′. A tank rail 154 ′ for guiding a ball that has passed through a communication hole formed at the bottom of the ′ and dropped to the dispensing device 152 ′ located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 'is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The payout device 152 'is detachable and is connected to the downstream end of the tank rail 154' when mounted at a predetermined position.

  The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 ′ and flows into the payout device 152 ′ is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. By doing so, it is configured such that the temporarily accumulated game balls are delivered one by one downward to the payout device 152 ′. That is, the payout device 152 'is a kind of ball feeding device that applies a driving force to the game ball and conveys the game ball.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is passed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600 ′ (see FIG. 43). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches an upper plate 126 ′ disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 ′. The pachinko machine 100 ′ Based on the establishment of a predetermined grant condition, the player is given (paid out) with an amount of game value (game ball) corresponding to the grant condition.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 ′, there are a main board case 158 ′ that houses a main board 156 ′ that constitutes a main control section 300 ′ (see FIG. 43) that performs overall game control processing, and a main control section 300 ′. A first sub-board case 162 ′ that houses a first sub-board 160 ′ that constitutes a first sub-control section 400 ′ (see FIG. 43) that performs a control process related to effects based on the generated processing information, and a first sub-control section A second sub-board case 166 ′ that houses a second sub-board 164 ′ that constitutes a second sub-control unit 500 ′ (see FIG. 43) that performs a control process related to effects based on the processing information generated by 400 ′, and a game ball The payout control unit 600 ′ (see FIG. 43) that performs the control process related to the payout of the payout, and the payout board 170 ′ that includes the error release switch 168 ′ that releases the error by the operation of the game clerk The board case 172 ′, the launch board case 176 ′ that houses the launch board 174 ′ that constitutes the launch control unit 630 ′ (see FIG. 43) that performs control processing related to the launch of the game ball, and power are supplied to various electrical gaming machines. A power management unit 660 ′ (see FIG. 43) and a power switch 178 ′ that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game shop clerk and a RAM clear signal that is operated when the power is turned on to output a RAM clear signal to the main control unit 300 ′ A power board case 184 ′ for housing a power board 182 ′ including a switch 180 ′ and a CR interface unit 186 ′ for transmitting and receiving signals between the payout controller 600 ′ and the card unit are disposed.

  FIG. 42 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 ′ viewed from the front.

  The game board 200 ′ is provided with an outer rail 202 ′ and an inner rail 204 ′, and a game area 124 ′ in which a game ball can roll is defined.

  An effect device 206 'is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124'. The effect device 206 ′ is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 ′ at substantially the center thereof, and a normal symbol display device 210 ′, a first special symbol display device 212 ′, and a second special symbol display device around it. 214 ′, a normal symbol holding lamp 216 ′, a first special symbol holding lamp 218 ′, a second special symbol holding lamp 220 ′, and a high-probability medium lamp 222 ′ are arranged. Hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, and one or more of the special symbol, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol may be referred to as “special symbol”.

  The effect device 206 ′ performs the effect by operating the seven role 191 ′, and details will be described later.

  The decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is a display device for performing various displays used for decorative symbols and effects. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is constituted by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is divided into four display areas, a left symbol display area 208a ′, a middle symbol display area 208b ′, a right symbol display area 208c ′, and an effect display area 208d ′, and the left symbol display area 208a ′. The middle symbol display area 208b ′ and the right symbol display area 208c ′ display different decorative symbols, and the effect display area 208d ′ displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the position and size of each display area 208a ', 208b', 208c ', 208d' can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 '. Although the liquid crystal display device is employed as the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, it may be configured to display various effects and various game information without using the liquid crystal display device. Other display devices including a device, a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLumin S3ence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  The general map display device 210 'is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in this embodiment. The first special figure display device 212 ′ and the second special figure display device 214 ′ are display devices for displaying a special figure, and are configured by 7-segment LEDs in this embodiment. On the other hand, the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is a symbol representing the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 212 ′ and the second special symbol display device 214 ′ in an enhanced form. The decorative symbol display device 208 ′ corresponds to an example of an image display unit.

  The universal figure hold lamp 216 ′ is a lamp for indicating the number of predetermined first variable games (general figure variable games to be described later in detail) that are on hold. It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4).

  The first special figure hold lamp 218 ′ and the second special figure hold lamp 220 ′ are lamps for indicating the number of predetermined second variable games (a special figure variable game to be described later in detail) that are being held, In the present embodiment, it is possible to hold a special figure variable game up to a predetermined number (for example, four, eight for the first special figure and the second special figure). The term “hold” as used herein means that the start of various determination processes (such as lottery processes) based on start-up information described later is put on hold.

  The high-probability lamp 222 'is a lamp (notification means) for performing notification indicating the current symbol control state. The high-probability medium lamp 222 ′ is configured so as to give a notification indicating the current symbol control state from when the power is turned on until the start of the big hit game, and thereafter, does not notify the current symbol control state. ing. In the symbol control state, when the power is turned on again, the symbol control state immediately before the power is turned off is restored. This symbol control state will be described later, but the symbol control state here may be any one of a normal state, a short-time state (electric support state), and a probability variation state. It is good also as one state in the state without special figure certain change.

  In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko machine 100 ′), but the term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state.

  In addition, there are a general prize opening 226 ′, a general drawing start opening 228 ′, a first special figure start opening 230 ′, a second special figure start opening 232 ′, and a variable winning opening around the effect device 206 ′. 234 'is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 ′ are arranged on the game board 200 ′, and when a predetermined ball detecting sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 ′ (general winning holes). When a winning is made in the mouth 226 ′), the payout device 152 ′ shown in FIG. 41 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126 ′ shown in FIG. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126 ', and with these configurations, the winning balls are paid out to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 'is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100' and then discharged to the amusement island side. In this embodiment, a ball to be paid out to a player as a consideration for winning may be referred to as a “prize ball”, and a ball lent to a player may be referred to as a “lending ball”. They are called “balls (game balls)”.

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

  In the present embodiment, only one first special figure starting port 230 'is arranged at the center of the game board 200'. The first special figure starting port 230 'is a first starting region where the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters does not change. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 230 ′, the payout device 152 ′ shown in FIG. 41 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls are used as prize balls. While discharging to the upper plate 126 ', the special figure changing game by the first special figure display device 212' is started. The ball that has entered the first special figure starting port 230 'is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100' and then discharged to the game island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one second special figure starting port 232 'is disposed below the general drawing starting port 228'. That is, the second special figure starting port 232 'is provided on the right side of the game board 200'. A pair of blade members 2321 'that can be opened and closed by a solenoid are provided in the vicinity of the second special figure start port 232'. The pair of blade members 2321 'and the second special figure start port 232' are combined. This corresponds to the variable starting means, and is generally called an electric tulip. The pair of blade members 2321 ′ is a member that changes the difficulty level of winning a prize to the second special figure starting port 232 ′. That is, if the pair of blade members 2321 ′ is closed, it is impossible to enter the second special figure starting port 232 ′, and the state in which the pair of blade members 2321 ′ is closed is an open / close mode that makes it difficult to win a prize. On the other hand, when the universal figure change game is won and the universal figure display device 210 ′ wins and displays the symbol, the pair of blade members 2321 ′ opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. An open state in which a pair of blade members 2321 ′ is open and a pair of blade members 2321 ′ is open is a state where it is possible to enter a ball into 232 ′ (easy winning state). In other words, the second special figure starting port 232 ′ is a game ball in which the size of the entrance (the entrance of the game ball) changes from one of the small size and the large size to the other size. This is a variable start area where the ease of entry is variable. The size of this large size is larger than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 '. In a state where the pair of blade members 2321 ′ are opened, the game balls that have entered the game area 124 ′ are variable start areas than the game balls that enter the first special figure start opening 230 ′ that is the fixed start area. There are more game balls entering the second special figure starting port 232 ′. On the other hand, the size of the small size is smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special figure starting port 230 'or smaller than the size of the entrance of the first special diagram starting port 230'. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the second special figure starting port 232 ′, the payout device 152 ′ is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is used as a prize ball for the upper plate 126 ′. And the special figure changing game by the second special figure display device 214 ′ is started. The ball that has entered the second special figure starting port 232 ′ is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 ′ and then discharged to the game island side.

  In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 'is disposed below the center of the game board 200'. The variable winning opening 234 'includes a variable winning opening and a door member 2341' that can be opened and closed by a solenoid. The variable winning opening may be referred to as a big winning opening, and the variable winning opening 234 'may be referred to as an attacker. The door member 2341 'changes its state from one of the predetermined closed state and the open state in which the game ball can enter the variable winning opening more easily than the closed state. Both the closed state and the open state are stationary states, the closed state is a predetermined first stationary state, and the closed state at the variable winning opening 234 ′ of the present embodiment is that the door member 2341 ′ is a game of the game board 200 ′. It is in a stationary state that matches the surface of the person. On the other hand, the open state is a predetermined second stationary state, and the open state at the variable prize opening 234 ′ of the present embodiment is on the player side until the door member 2341 ′ is substantially perpendicular to the game board 200 ′. It is a stationary state that has been rotated. The variable winning opening 234 'is kept closed until a jackpot game, which will be described later, is started. When the jackpot game is started, the state change is repeated between the open state and the closed state. Note that the closed state may be a state where the game ball is slightly opened to the extent that it is substantially impossible to enter, in addition to a completely closed state. Further, the variable winning opening is not limited to the one shown in FIG. 42 as long as it becomes a winning of the game ball by passing or entering the game ball. When the special figure variable game is won and the first special figure display device 212 ′ or the second special figure display device 214 ′ stops and displays the jackpot symbol, the door member 2341 ′ opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. . When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234 ′, the payout device 152 ′ is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls to the upper plate 126 ′ as prize balls. . The ball that has entered the variable winning opening 234 'is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100' and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disc-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 'called a windmill and a game nail 238' are disposed in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and the lowermost part of the inner rail 204 ' Is provided with an out-port 240 ′ for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 ′ and then discharging it to the amusement island side.

  The sphere contained in the upper plate 126 'is supplied to the firing position of the firing rail. In this pachinko machine 100 ′, the launch motor is driven with strength according to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134 ′, and passes through the outer rail 202 ′ and the inner rail 204 ′ by the launcher 146 ′ and the launcher 148 ′. The game area 124 'is launched. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 ′ falls downward while changing the traveling direction by the hitting direction changing member 236 ′, the game nail 238 ′, etc., and the winning hole (the general winning hole 226 ′, the variable winning hole 234). ') Or the start opening (first special figure start opening 230', second special figure start opening 232 '), without winning any of the winning openings or start openings, or the ordinary drawing start opening 228' Only to pass through to reach the outlet 240 ′.

<Director 206 ′>
Next, the rendering device 206 ′ of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described.

  A warp device 242 ′ and a stage 244 ′ are arranged in the area where the game ball can roll on the front side of the effect device 206 ′, and a 7-function 191 ′ is arranged in the area where the game ball cannot roll. Has been established. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is disposed on the back side of the effect device 206 ′. In other words, in the effect device 206 ′, the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is located behind the warp device 242 ′, the stage 244 ′, and the seventh accessory 191 ′.

  The warp device 242 'discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a' provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 'to the stage 244' below the front surface of the effect device 206 'from the warp outlet 242b'.

  The stage 244 ′ can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b ′ or a ball naild by the game nail 238 ′, etc., and the passed ball starts at the center of the stage 244 ′. A special route 244a ′ that facilitates entry into the mouth 230 ′ is provided.

  Although the seven role 191 'is different in size from the seven role 191 used in the first embodiment, the mechanism is the same, and the description thereof is omitted here. In the following description, components similar to those described in the first embodiment are distinguished by adding “′” to the reference numerals.

  The decorative lamps such as the speaker 120 ′ and the frame lamp 122 ′ shown in FIG. 39, the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, and the seven role 191 ′ shown in FIG. 42 correspond to effect means, and among these, the decorative symbol display device 208 ′. Corresponds to an example of image display means.

<Control unit>
Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit.

  The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 ′ is roughly classified according to a main control unit 300 ′ that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300 ′. A first sub-control unit 400 ′ that mainly controls effects, a second sub-control unit 500 ′ that controls various devices based on commands transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and a main control unit 300 ′. Controls the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine 100 ′, the payout control unit 600 ′ for mainly controlling the payout of the game ball, the launch control unit 630 ′ for controlling the launch of the game ball, and the like. And a power supply control unit 660 ′.

  Here, the main control unit 300 ′, the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and the second sub-control unit 500 ′ are made of different circuit boards, but these three control units (300 ′, 400 ′, 500). ') May be composed of one common circuit board, and the first sub-control unit 400' and the second sub-control unit 500 'are different from the circuit board of the main control unit 300'. It may consist of one circuit board. The main control unit 300 ′ described below corresponds to an example of a lottery unit according to the present invention. The first sub control unit 400 '(or the combination of the first sub control unit 400' and the second sub control unit 500 ') corresponds to an example of the effect control means of the present invention.

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

  The basic circuit 302 ′ includes a random value generation circuit 318 ′ that derives a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 each time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316 a ′ is received (this circuit includes two random value generation circuits). And a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor that detects a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, front frame door opening sensor, inner frame opening sensor, etc. Sensors for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 ′ including a door opening sensor and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting amplification results and comparison results with reference voltages to the random value generation circuit 318 ′ and the basic circuit 302 ′ A circuit 322 ′, a predetermined symbol display device, for example, a drive circuit 324 ′ for controlling display of the first special symbol display device 212 ′ and the second special symbol display device 214 ′, and a predetermined symbol display device, for example For example, a drive circuit 326 ′ for performing display control of the general map display device 210 ′ and various status display units 328 ′ (for example, a general map hold lamp 216 ′, a first special figure hold lamp 218 ′, a second special figure hold) A driving circuit 330 ′ for performing display control of the lamp 220 ′, a high-accuracy lamp 222 ′, etc.), a predetermined movable member, for example, a blade member 2321 ′ of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ and a central variable prize winning port 234. A drive circuit 334 ′ for controlling various solenoids 332 ′ for opening and closing the “door member 2341” and the like is connected.

  The random value generation circuit 318 'generates a random value used in the basic circuit 302'. Random number generation in the random value generation circuit 318 'can be roughly divided into two types of methods: counter mode and random number mode. In the counter mode, a numerical value that is counted up (down) at a predetermined time interval is acquired, and the numerical value is derived as a random number. There are two more methods in the random number mode. The first method in the random number mode performs an operation using a predetermined function (for example, a modulus function) using a seed of random numbers, and derives the operation result as a random number. In the second method, a numerical value is read from a random number table in which numerical values in the range of 0 to 65535 are randomly arranged, and the read numerical value is derived as a random number.

  The random value generation circuit 318 'acquires an irregular value using white noise superimposed on signals input from the various sensors 320' to the sensor circuit 322 '. The random value generation circuit 318 ′ uses the acquired value as an initial value of a counter that counts up (down) in the counter mode, uses it as a seed of random numbers, or determines a read start position of the random number table. Use.

  When the ball detection sensor 320 ′ detects that a ball has won the first special figure starting port 230 ′, the sensor circuit 322 ′ sends a signal indicating that the ball has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318 ′. Output. Receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 ′ latches the value of the random value generation circuit corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 ′ at that timing, and the latched value is built in the random value generation circuit 318 ′. The random number value storing register corresponding to the first special figure starting port 230 ′ is stored. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 ′ receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the second special figure start port 232 ′, the random value generation circuit corresponding to the second special figure start port 232 ′ is also provided. The value at that timing is latched, and the latched value is stored in a random value storage register corresponding to the second special figure starting port 232 ′ built in the random value generation circuit 318 ′.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 ′ is connected to the basic circuit 302 ′, and the main controller 300 ′ inputs information input to an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via the information output circuit 336 ′. The game information (for example, game state) of the pachinko machine 100 ′ is output to the circuit 350 ′.

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

  In addition, the main control unit 300 ′ is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 ′ that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When an activation signal is input from the circuit 340 ′, game control is started (main control section main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 ′ includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600 ′. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ and the payout control unit 600 ′ can communicate with each other. The main control unit 300 ′ and the payout control unit 600 ′ transmit and receive a communication confirmation command when the power is turned on. The main control unit 300 ′ always sends out the payout number, and the payout control unit 600 ′ sends error information. Both of them are capable of bidirectional communication. On the other hand, the information communication between the main control unit 300 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′ is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 ′ is configured to transmit a signal such as a command to the first sub control unit 400 ′. However, the first sub-control unit 400 ′ is configured not to transmit a signal such as a command to the main control unit 300 ′.

<Sub control unit>
Next, the first sub control unit 400 ′ of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ includes a basic circuit 402 ′ that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 ′ based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′. The basic circuit 402 ′. CPU 404 ′, RAM 408 ′ for temporarily storing data, I / O 410 ′ for controlling input / output of various devices, and counter timer 412 ′ for measuring time, frequency, etc. It is installed. The CPU 404 ′ of the basic circuit 402 ′ operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined cycle output from the crystal oscillator 414 ′ as a system clock, and controls a program and data for controlling the entire first sub-control unit 400 ′. A ROM 406 ′ in which various effect data and the like are stored is connected.

  The basic circuit 402 ′ includes a sound source IC 416 ′ for controlling the speaker 120 ′ (and an amplifier) and a drive circuit 420 ′ for controlling various lamps 418 ′ (for example, a chance button lamp 138 ′). And a sensor circuit 428 ′ that outputs a detection signal from the chance button sensor 426 ′ that detects that the chance button 136 ′ has been pressed to the basic circuit 402 ′, and is stored in the ROM 406 ′ based on a signal from the CPU 404 ′. A VDP 434 ′ (video display processor) that reads out the image data and the like, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 436 ′, and displays the image on the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is connected.

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

  The basic circuit 502 ′ includes a drive circuit 516 ′ for performing drive control of the seven-community unit 190 ′, and 7 for detecting the initial positions of the seven-compartment 191 ′ in the left-right direction and the front-rear direction. The accessory sensors 196 ′ and 197 ′ are connected to a sensor circuit 518 ′ that outputs detection signals from the seven accessory sensors 196 ′ and 197 ′ to the basic circuit 502 ′. Further, the basic circuit 502 ′ includes a game board lamp drive circuit 530 ′ for controlling the game board lamp 532 ′ and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 ′. The circuit 540 ′ is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 ′ that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 ′ and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540 ′.

  In the pachinko machine 100 ′ shown in FIG. 39, the first sub-control unit 400 ′ controls the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, and the second sub-control unit 500 ′ controls the seven role 191 ′ (seven role unit 190). '), But the second sub-control unit 500' controls the decorative symbol display device 208 ', and the first sub-control unit 400' controls the 7th role 191 '(7th role unit 190'). These controls may be performed, or either one of the sub-control units may perform both controls.

<Discharge control unit, launch control unit, power supply control unit>
Next, the payout control unit 600 ′, the launch control unit 630 ′, and the power supply control unit 660 ′ of the pachinko machine 100 ′ will be described.

  The payout control unit 600 ′ controls the payout motor 602 ′ of the payout device 152 ′ mainly based on a signal such as a command transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′, and based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604 ′. It is detected whether or not the payout of the winning ball or the rental ball has been completed, and communication with a card unit 608 ′ provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 ′ is performed via the interface unit 606 ′. When there is a payout error, an error command is transmitted from the payout control unit 600 'to the main control unit 300'.

  The launch control unit 630 ′ outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 ′ to instruct the permission or stop of the launch, or a ball launch handle by the player output from a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 ′. Based on the control signal instructing the firing intensity according to the operation amount of 134 ′, the launch motor 632 ′ for driving the launcher 146 ′ and the launcher 148 ′ is controlled, or the ball from the upper plate 126 ′ to the launcher 110 ′. The ball feeding device 634 ′ for supplying is controlled.

  The power supply control unit 660 ′ converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 ′ into a direct current, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′ This is supplied to each device such as the device 152 ′. Further, the power supply control unit 660 ′ can store power for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. A circuit (for example, a capacitor) is provided. Here, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 ′ to the payout control unit 600 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′, and from the payout control unit 600 ′, the main control unit 300 ′ and the second sub control unit 500 ′. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the launch control unit 630 ′, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path. For example, the main controller 300 ′ may be directly supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power controller 660 ′. The second sub control unit 500 ′ may be configured to supply a voltage after a predetermined voltage is supplied to the payout control unit 600 ′, the main control unit 300 ′, and the first sub control unit 400 ′. The second sub control unit 500 ′ may be supplied with a predetermined voltage from the first sub control unit 400 ′. The firing controller 630 ′ may be directly supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power controller 660 ′. The payout control unit 600 ′ is supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power supply control unit 660 ′ via other control units (main control unit 300 ′, first sub control unit 400 ′, etc.) and devices. Also good. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ is configured so that a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 ′ via other control units (main control unit 300 ′, payout control unit 600 ′, etc.) and devices. Also good. The payout control unit 600 ′, the main control unit 300 ′, and the first sub control unit 400 ′ may be supplied with a predetermined voltage almost simultaneously from the power supply control unit 660 ′. The payout controller 600 ′ may be supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power controller 660 ′ earlier than both or at least one of the main controller 300 ′ and the first sub controller 400 ′. The main control unit 300 ′ may be supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power supply control unit 660 ′ earlier than at least one of the payout control unit 600 ′ and the first sub control unit 400 ′. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ may be supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power supply control unit 660 ′ earlier than at least one of the payout control unit 600 ′ and the main control unit 300 ′.

  The second sub-control unit 500 ′ is supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power supply control unit 660 ′ almost simultaneously with the payout control unit 600 ′, the main control unit 300 ′, and the first sub-control unit 400 ′. Also good. The second sub control unit 500 ′ receives a predetermined voltage from the power supply control unit 660 ′ earlier than all of the payout control unit 600 ′, the main control unit 300 ′, and the first sub control unit 400 ′, or one or more control units. It may be supplied. The second sub controller 500 ′ may be directly supplied with a predetermined voltage from the power controller 660 ′.

  In an island facility provided in a game machine installation store, a 100V AC power source is stepped down to a voltage of 24V, and a 24V AC current is supplied to the pachinko machine 100 '. The 24V AC current is converted to a 12V DC voltage by the power supply controller 660 'of the main controller 300'. Although not shown in FIG. 43, the main control unit 300 ′ is also provided with a voltage conversion circuit. The 12V DC current is further stepped down to a predetermined voltage (here, 5V) by the voltage conversion circuit, and the predetermined voltage ( 5V) is supplied to the CPU 304 ′ provided in the basic circuit 302 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′. The direct current converted to a voltage of 12V by the power supply control unit 660 'is also supplied to the voltage monitoring circuit 338' and the start signal output circuit 340 'of the main control unit 300'. When the voltage value of the 12V supply current drops below a predetermined value (9V in this example), the voltage monitoring circuit 338 'outputs a low voltage signal to the I / O port 310' of the basic circuit 302 '. Therefore, the voltage monitoring circuit 338 'monitors the voltage value of the power supply line through which a 12V DC current flows, connecting the power supply control unit 660' and the voltage monitoring circuit 338 '. Note that a low voltage signal may be directly input to the CPU 304 '. Further, the power management unit 660 'outputs the input 24V alternating current as it is, or converts it into a 36V direct current and outputs it. Furthermore, the current of the operating voltage (here, 5 V) may be supplied to the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ via a circuit different from the voltage conversion circuit.

  The activation signal output circuit 340 'outputs an activation signal when the voltage value of the direct current supplied from the power supply control unit 660' by turning on the power reaches a voltage value at which the CPU 304 'can operate. Further, when WDT 314 'times out, a reset signal is output from WDT 314' to CPU 304 '. When the WDT 314 'times out, there are a case where the CPU 304' cannot perform the originally designed operation due to a runaway state due to a program error or a voltage drop caused by a lightning strike or an illegal act. In the pachinko machine 100 ′ shown in FIG. 39, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set as the initial value in the WDT 314 ′. The activation signal from the activation signal output circuit 340 ′ and the reset signal from the WDT 314 ′ are input to the CPU 304 ′ through a common signal line, but may be input through dedicated lines.

  In the case of a momentary power loss when the power supply is shut off and immediately recovered, that is, when the power supply switch 178 ′ is automatically recovered without being turned on, a stop voltage signal is output and the WDT 314 ′ times out, and the main control unit 300 ′ Then, the reset process is executed. In this reset process, it is first determined whether or not the reset operation to be executed is a system reset operation. There are two reset operations executed by the basic circuit 302 ': a system reset operation and a user reset operation. Here, when executing the system reset operation, the values of the core of the CPU 304 ′ and the built-in registers are initialized. Subsequently, a security check process is executed. In the security check process, recalculation is performed to determine whether the authentication code calculated based on the user program is correct. If the authentication code is correct, the extension process is executed. The extension time in the extension process may be a fixed time, or may be a time obtained by adding a randomly selected random time to the fixed time. When the extension process is completed, a main process of a main control unit 300 'described later is executed, and game control is started. On the other hand, when the user reset operation is executed, the values of the core of the CPU 304 ′ and the built-in register are initialized. However, the value of the register that controls the random number generation circuit 318 'is maintained in the state before the reset. Thereafter, a main process of a main control unit 300 'described later is executed, and game control is started.

<Type of design>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (c), a first special figure display device 212 ′, a second special figure display device 214 ′, a decorative symbol display device 208 ′, and a normal symbol display device of the pachinko machine 100 ′. The types of special maps and general maps that 210 ′ stops display will be described.

  Fig.44 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect (1st symbol aspect) of a special figure. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered the first special figure start port 230 ', and the second special figure start port 232'. The special figure 2 variable game is started on the condition that the second start port sensor, which is a ball detection sensor, detects that a ball has entered. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the first special symbol display device 212 ′ repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment. (Figure change game). When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ repeats the lighting of all the seven segments and the lighting of the central one segment “variable display of special figure 2”. (Special map variable game) is performed. Then, when the variation time determined before the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 elapses, the first special symbol display device 212 ′ stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation determined before the fluctuation starts of the special figure 2 When time elapses, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ stops and displays the stop symbol mode of the special symbol 2. Hereinafter, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the special figure 1 or 2” to the stop display of the special symbol form of the special figure 1 or 2 may be referred to as a special figure fluctuation stop display. This special figure variable stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 44 (a) shows ten types of special drawings from “special drawing A” to “special drawing J” as stop symbol forms in the symbol variation display. In FIG. 44 (a), the white portions in the figure indicate the locations of the segments that are turned off, and the black portions indicate the locations of the segments that are turned on.

  In the present embodiment, six types of jackpot symbols ("Special Figure A" to "Special Figure F") are prepared as the stop pattern modes of special figures. “Special Figure A” is a 15 round (R) special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure C” is a 2R special jackpot symbol, which is called sudden change. When these symbols (special drawings A and C) are stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. “Special Figure B” is a 15R jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol, which is called a sudden reduction. When the special figure B or the special figure D is stopped and displayed, the control state becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called hidden probability change, and “Special figure F” is a 2R jackpot symbol suddenly called normal. When the special figure E is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes a special figure high probability normal figure low probability state. When the special figure F is stopped and displayed, the control state thereafter becomes the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. However, the control state of the normal figure high probability / low probability includes the control state when the winning is won (whether it was a special figure high probability state and whether it was a special figure high probability state), and the special figure symbol ( It depends on the stop symbol). For example, when the control state before the big hit game is a low probability state of ordinary figure (regardless of the state of the special figure), “special figure A” to “special figure D” that shift to the common figure high probability state are When it is stopped, after the big hit game is over, it shifts to the usual high probability state. The same applies when the control state before the big hit game is a normal high probability state. On the other hand, if the control state before starting the big hit game is the normal figure high probability state, even if the "special figure E" or "special figure F" that becomes the normal figure low probability state is stopped, Returns to the normal high probability state. In this case, although the big hit is usually drawn in a high probability state, the interest of the game is prevented from deteriorating by avoiding the disadvantage to the player. If the control state before the big hit game is the special figure low probability state and the normal figure low probability state, if the special figure E or the special figure F is stopped, even after the big hit game ends. Although the special figure low probability state is maintained, if the special figure E or special figure F is stopped in the special figure high probability state ordinary figure low probability state, the normal figure high probability state is entered. In addition, “special drawing E” and “special drawing F” may be symbols that are not selected in the special drawing 2 that is mainly drawn in a high-probability state.

  A round means the number of times that a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls) can be obtained. In this embodiment, the number of operations of the variable prize opening 234 ′ shown in FIG. 42 is represented, and the 15th round is one or more opening / closing operations of the variable prize opening 234 ′ (one operation). Means that this operation continues 15 times. That is, in one operation, the open / close state changes from the first open / close state (here, the closed state) to the second open / close state (here, the open state), and the variable winning opening 234 ' This specific change is performed a plurality of constant times (15 times in the case of 15 rounds). Each round has a predetermined round end condition (for example, the entry of a game ball of a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls), acquisition of a predetermined amount of game value (predetermined number of balls), elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the round, etc. 1 or more) is completed. In the pachinko machine 100 ′ according to the present embodiment, as will be described later, whether or not a big hit in a special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not a special big hit is determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the big hit and the special big hit or the short time big hit is the difference in the probability of winning the big hit (special big hit or short time big hit) or low (big hit) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state having a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state, and a state having a low probability is referred to as a special figure low probability state. In this embodiment, during the big hit game, the special figure shifts to a low probability state. A high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, when the special figure B, special figure D, and special figure F are won, the special figure low probability state remains even after the big hit game ends. In addition, a special figure high probability state after the jackpot game ends may be referred to as a special figure probability change, and a state where the probability of winning a big jackpot after the jackpot game ends (a special figure high probability state) is a player. This is a control state in which the degree of advantage increases. This special figure high probability state may be referred to as a probability variation state. In the present specification, the term “control state” will be used to describe the state inside the gaming machine (pachinko machine 100 ′), but the term “control state” includes the concept of a so-called gaming state. The transition of the probability control state is performed by the main control unit 300 '.

  In addition, if the special drawings A to D are won, all of them shift to a state with electric support (electric support) (hereinafter referred to as an electric support state) after the big hit game ends. The electric support state is a predetermined state in which the player's advantage is higher than the non-electric support state by shortening the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. Say. This electric support state is one of the control states prepared for the pachinko machine 100 ', and may be referred to as a time-short state. That is, the electric support state (time-short state) is started on condition that the big hit game ends. Strictly speaking, the “electric support state” is a state related to a general plan, and the “short-time state” is a state related to a special figure or a state related to a general figure and a special figure. The RAM 308 'of the main control unit 300' is also provided with a time reduction flag. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in the electric support state and is usually in a high probability state. In the normal figure high probability state, compared to the normal figure low probability state, it becomes easier to win the common figure variable game (general figure certain change). For example, the winning probability of the usual figure floating game is 1/101 in the usual figure low probability state (non-electric support state), but increases to 99/101 in the usual figure high probability state (electric support state). In addition, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the general figure change game is shorter than that in the non-electric support state (the general figure change short). For example, in the non-electric support state, the fluctuation time of the usual game of 10 seconds is reduced to 1.2 seconds in the electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, compared to the non-electric support state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 2321 ′ of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ tends to be longer (electric chew opening period extension). For example, in the non-electric support state, the electric chew release period of 0.3 seconds is extended to 1.7 seconds in the electric support state. Furthermore, the pair of blade members 2321 'are more likely to open in the electric support state than in the non-electric support state (increase in the number of electric chew release times). For example, a pair of blade members 2321 ′ that can be opened only once in the non-electric support state for one win at the normal start port 228 ′ open three times in the electric support state (for example, open for 1.7 seconds) 3 times and the closing time between opening is 1.6 seconds). The probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 'is increased by extending the electric chew release period and increasing the electric chute release frequency. Note that the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game. Therefore, the non-electric support state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the power is supported during the big hit game, a large number of games are entered into the second special figure starting port 232 ′ before the predetermined number of game balls are entered during the big hit game. There is a problem that a ball enters and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem. In the present embodiment, in the electric support state (short-time state), all of the normal figure change, the universal figure change, the electric chew release period extension, and the electric chew release frequency increase are performed. If any one is performed, a player's advantage will be in a high state and it may be in an electric support state (short time state). Alternatively, if either one of the extension of the electric chew release period or the increase in the number of times of electric chew release is performed, the probability of entering the second special figure starting port 232 ′ increases, Good. In the non-electric support state, the game ball is less likely to enter the second special figure starting port 232 'than in the electric support state. As described above, in the second special figure starting port 232 ', the size of the entrance into which the game ball enters changes from one of the small size and the large size to the size of the other. The entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 'is larger in the electric support state over a longer period than in the non-electric support state. In the present embodiment, when special figure A and special figure C are stopped and displayed, the electric support state (ordinary figure high probability state) is maintained until the next big hit game is started after the subsequent big hit game is completed. When the special figure B and the special figure D are stopped and displayed, the electric support state is maintained while the special figure variable game is performed 100 times after the subsequent big hit game is finished, and the non-electric support state is displayed at the 101st time. Transition to (ordinary low probability state) On the other hand, if a big hit without special support (special figure E, special figure F) is won, it does not shift to the electric support state after the big hit game ends. In the non-electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ is kept small. On the other hand, as described above, in the electric support state, the entrance of the second special figure starting port 232 'is large, and the entry rate of game balls is increased. That is, in the non-electric support state, the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 232 ′, which is a variable start area, at the first approach rate, whereas in the electric support state, the game ball is in the second special figure. The vehicle enters the start port 232 ′ at a second approach rate that is higher than the first approach rate. The main control unit 300 'also performs the transition of the approach rate control state.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, two types of stop symbols are prepared as small hit symbols in addition to the big hit symbol. The special figure G shown in FIG. 44 (a) is the first small hit symbol, and the special figure H is the second small hit symbol. In the small hit game, the door member 2341 ′ of the variable winning opening 234 ′ is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the door member 2341 ′ is kept open for a maximum of 1.5 seconds per operation. . In the case of opening the door member 2341 ′ at the small hit, for example, when a game ball enters a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10 balls) in the first opening, or a predetermined amount of game value (a predetermined number of balls) is acquired. If this happens, the second and subsequent releases will not be performed. During the small hit game, it shifts to the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. The small hit is a role in which the control state does not change before and after the small hit game, and after the small hit game is finished, the control state returns to the control state before the start of the small hit game.

  In the big hit game and the small hit game, the door member 2341 ′ of the variable winning opening 234 ′ is opened or closed one or more times, and the player's advantage is relatively high.

  In this embodiment, two types of lost symbols are also prepared. The special figure I shown in FIG. 44 (a) is the first lost symbol, and the special figure J is the second lost symbol. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the door member 2341 ′ of the variable prize opening 234 ′ is not opened and closed, and the player's advantage is relatively low. In addition, a losing symbol other than “special symbol I” and “special symbol J” (for example, a third losing symbol or the like) may be prepared. In this embodiment, the losing symbol includes a plurality of types of symbols. It is a waste.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 100 ′ according to the present embodiment, the hit control state (big hit control state and small hit control state) where the player's advantage is high, and the loss control state (normal control state) where the advantage is low. And the pachinko machine 100 ′ takes one of the control states of the hit control state and the loss control state. The transition of these control states is also performed by the CPU 304 'of the main control unit 300'.

  In addition, the jackpot includes a jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player and a jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous. In terms of the number of rounds, 15R special jackpot (Special Figure A) and 15R jackpot (Special Figure B) correspond to advantageous jackpots, and 2R series jackpots (Special Figure C to Special Figure F) correspond to disadvantageous jackpots. . Also, if you see whether or not there is a probability change, 15R special big hit (Special Figure A), sudden probability change (Special Figure C), and hidden probability change (Special Figure E) correspond to advantageous big hits, 15R big hit (Special Figure B) Sudden time reduction (Special Figure D) and sudden normal (Special Figure F) correspond to disadvantageous jackpots. After the big hit symbol pattern which is relatively advantageous to the player is stopped and displayed, the control state shifts from the normal control state to the big hit control state which is relatively advantageous to the player.

  In the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment, symbols other than “Special Illustration A” are also prepared as jackpot symbol 1, and the same applies to other symbols such as jackpot symbol 2.

  The first special figure display device 212 ′ and the second special figure display device 214 ′ are notification means for informing the determination result (lottery result), and the symbol corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure after the start of symbol variation The symbol variation display until the mode (special drawings A to J) is stopped and displayed is performed.

  FIG. 44 (b) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the first special figure start port 230 'or the second special figure start port 232', that is, that a ball has entered the first special view start port 230 '. Or the symbol design area 208a ′ on the left of the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ and the middle symbol display on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the second special diagram start port 232 ′. In each symbol display area of the area 208b ′ and the right symbol display area 208c ′, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... “Decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” → Perform “decorative display of decorative symbols” to switch the display in the order. That is, the decorative symbol display device 208 'displays the decorative symbols in a variable manner separately from the first special symbol display device 212' and the second special symbol display device 214 '. And the stop symbol aspect (2nd symbol aspect) which is a combination of a decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure A” that is a 15R special jackpot or “Special Figure C” that is a 2R special jackpot, the “decoration” in which three odd-numbered decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a ′ to 208c ′. The symbol combination 2 ”(for example,“ decoration 3—decoration 3—decoration 3 ”,“ decoration 5—decoration 5—decoration 5 ”, etc.) is stopped and displayed. When notifying “Special Figure B”, which is a 15R jackpot, “decoration pattern combination 1” (for example, “decoration 2-decoration” in which three identical even-numbered ornamental patterns are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a ′ to 208c ′. “2-decoration 2”, “decoration 4-decoration 4-decoration 4”, etc.) are stopped and displayed. In the case of notifying “special drawing E” that is a hidden probability change, “special drawing F” that is suddenly normal, “special drawing G” and “special drawing H” that are small hits, the symbol display area 208a. In “˜208c”, “decoration 1—decoration 2—decoration 3” such as “decoration pattern combination 3” is stopped and displayed, and “special drawing C” that is suddenly probable and “special drawing D” that is suddenly shortened are displayed. In the case of notification, “decorative symbol combination 4” such as “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a ′ to 208c ′. Further, when notifying “special drawing I” and “special drawing J” that are lost, symbols other than “decorative symbol combination 1” to “decorative symbol combination 4” are displayed in the symbol display areas 208a ′ to 208c ′. A combination of decorative symbols (for example, loose eyes) is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, in the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, a series of displays from the start of the “decorative symbol display” until the stop symbol mode of the decorative symbol (for example, “decorative symbol combination 2”) is stopped and displayed. It may be referred to as a decorative pattern change stop display.

  It should be noted that the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 44 (a)) of the special symbols 1 and 2 and one decoration displayed in each of the symbol display areas 208a ′ to 208c ′ on the left middle and right sides of the decorative symbol display device 208 ′. The decorative symbol pattern (see FIG. 4B) is larger in the stop symbol mode (see FIG. 4B).

  FIG.44 (c) shows an example of the usual stop symbol mode (2nd symbol mode). In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes for ordinary maps: “general diagram A” which is a winning symbol and “general diagram B” which is a lost symbol. Based on the fact that the gate sensor, which is a sphere detection sensor, detects that a sphere has passed through the general start port 228 ', the general display display device 210' Performs “variable display of ordinary map” (general diagram variable game) that repeats the lighting of the segment. Then, after the fluctuation time has elapsed, one of the symbols “general symbol A” which is a winning symbol and “general symbol B” which is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 44 (c), a white portion in the drawing indicates a segment location where the light is extinguished, and a black portion indicates a location where the segment is illuminated.

  In the following, a series of displays from the start of the “variable display of the usual figure” to the stop display of the stop pattern form of the usual figure may be referred to as a usual figure change stop display.

<Main control unit main processing>
Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ shown in FIG. 43 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit.

  43. The RAM 308 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ shown in FIG. 43 includes a special jackpot special figure 1 random number counter, a small bonus special figure 1 random number counter, a lost special figure 1 random number counter, and special counters 2 for these counters. A counter is provided. In addition, the RAM 308 ′ includes the number of holdings shown in FIG. 1, the special figure 1 winning random value, the special bonus 1 special value, the special bonus 1 special value, the lost special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 1 The determination result, the special figure 1 determination result, the special figure 1 variation time, and the retention number, random number value, and result for the special figure 2 are stored. In addition, the RAM 308 ′ is provided with a holding storage section divided into a maximum number of areas (four in this example) that can hold the start of the determination (lottery), separately for the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. ing. As will be described later, the special-purpose 1 winning random number value, the big hit special figure 1 random value, the small hit special figure 1 random value, the lost special figure 1 random value, and the special figure, as will be described later, One random number value for determining one variation time is set as one set, and the five random number values are stored for each area in a winning order (holding order).

  As described above, the main control unit 300 ′ shown in FIG. 43 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 ′ that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 ′ of the basic circuit 302 ′ to which this activation signal has been input performs reset start by a reset interrupt and executes main control unit main processing shown in FIG. 45 in accordance with a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 ′.

  In step S101 ', initial setting 1 is performed. In this initial setting 1, setting of a stack initial value (temporary setting) to the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 ′, setting of an interrupt mask, initial setting of the I / O 310 ′, and initial setting of various variables stored in the RAM 308 ′. , Operation permission to WDT 314 ′, initial value setting and the like are performed. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set as an initial value in WDT 314 '.

  In step S103 ', the value of the counter of WDT 314' is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 'is restarted.

  In step S105 ′, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 ′ supplies from the power supply control unit 660 ′ to the main control unit 300 ′ is a predetermined value ( In the present embodiment, it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has decreased is output when it is less than 9v). Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 ′ detects that the power is cut off), the process returns to step S103 ′, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 ′ does not detect that the power is cut off). The process proceeds to step S107 ′. Even if the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103 ', and step S105' is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107 ', an initial setting 2 is performed. In this initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312 ′, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 ′ (for example, a test output) Port, an output port to the first sub-control unit 400 ′), a process of outputting a clear signal, a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308 ′, and the like.

  In step S109 ′, it is determined whether or not to return to the state before power interruption (before power interruption). If the state before power interruption does not return (the basic circuit 302 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ is in the initial state). ), The process proceeds to an initialization process (step S113 ′).

  Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when a store clerk or the like of a game shop operates the RAM clear switch 180 ′ provided on the power supply board 182 ′ shown in FIG. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the basic circuit 302 ′ should be set to the initial state. Proceed to step S113 ′. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is off (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 ′ is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not there is. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 ′ to set the basic circuit 302 ′ to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, the RAM 308 ′ is stored. A checksum is calculated by adding all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. The result of the calculated checksum is It is determined whether or not it is a value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). If the checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (if the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 ′ to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is specified. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 ′ to set the pachinko machine 100 ′ to the initial state. Similarly, when the power status information indicates information other than “suspend”, the process proceeds to step S113 '.

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

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

  In step S115 ', after setting for prohibition of interruption, a basic random number initial value update process is performed. In this basic random number initial value update process, 4 for generating the initial values of the normal winning random number counter, the big hit special figure random value counter, the small hit special figure random value counter, and the lose special figure random value counter, respectively. Three initial value generation random number counters and three random number counters for generating the normal timer random number value, the special figure 1 variation time determination random value, and the special figure 2 variation time determination random value are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as a general-purpose timer random number value is 0 to 20, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a general-purpose timer random number value provided in the RAM 308 ′, and 1 is set to the acquired value. After the addition, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 21, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The main control unit 300 ′ repeatedly executes the process of step S <b> 115 ′ except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

<Main control unit timer interrupt processing>
Next, a main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process.

  The main control unit 300 ′ shown in FIG. 43 includes a counter timer 312 ′ that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, about once every 4 ms), and triggered by this timer interrupt signal. The main control unit timer interrupt process is started at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S201 ', a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 ′ to the stack area is performed.

  In step S203 ′, the WDT 314 ′ is periodically changed so that the count value of the WDT 314 ′ exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in the present embodiment) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). (In this embodiment, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the main controller timer interrupt period).

  In step S205 ', input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update processing, the detection signals of various sensors 320 ′ shown in FIG. 43 including various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310 ′ to monitor the presence or absence of the detection signals, and the RAM 308 Is stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 'in each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area provided for each sphere, and this information is stored in the RAM 308 ′ in the previous detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor. The information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected 2 ms before) is read out from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308 ′, and this information is detected as described above. Store in the signal storage area. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205 ′, the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, in step S205 'described above, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection of the sphere detection sensor and noise, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal. The ROM 306 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ shown in FIG. 43 stores winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, and current detection signal). Yes. In this step S205 ′, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is predetermined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal, current detection signal). In the case of a match with the general winning opening 226 ′, the variable winning opening 234 ′, the first special figure starting port 230 ′, and the second special figure starting port 232 ′, or It is determined that the normal start port 228 'has been passed. That is, it is determined that a prize has been received at these winning openings 234 ', 230' and these starting openings 230 ', 232', 228 '. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor that detects the winning at the general winning opening 226 ′, the winning is made to the general winning opening 226 ′. If the information on the presence / absence of the detection signal for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent processing is performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the general winning opening 226 ′. In the ROM 306 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′, winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before the previous time, no previous detection signal, and no current detection signal) is stored. . After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 'and step S209', basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing are performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the value of the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 ′ is updated and then used in the main control unit 300 ′. Numeric value, universal timer random number, big hit special figure 1 random value, small hit special figure 1 random value, lost special figure 1 random value, special figure 1 variable time determining random value, big hit special figure 2 random value, The random number counter for generating the special figure 2 random number value for small hits, the special figure 2 random value for lose, and the random value for determining the special figure 2 variation time is updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as the regular winning random number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the universal winning random value provided in the RAM 308 ′, and 1 is set to the acquired value. After the addition, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made one round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired and stored in the storage area of the random number counter. set. For example, a value obtained from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical value range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the obtained value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308 ′. When the stored initial value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the normal winning random number value. The initial value set this time is set in the above-described initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating the winning random number value for the figure has made one round next Remember. Further, apart from the above-described initial value storage area for determining that the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal signal has made one round next, it is determined that the random number counter for generating the special figure random number has made one round. An initial value storage area is provided in the RAM 308 ′. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the random value related to the special figure 1 and the counter for acquiring the random value related to the special figure 2 are separately provided, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211 ', effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 'is updated.

  In step S213 ', timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the normal symbol display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol change / stop display on the normal symbol display device 210 ′, and the time for the symbol change / stop display on the first special symbol display device 212 ′. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer for timing the time, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for timing the time during which the symbol is changed or stopped on the second special symbol display device 214 ', a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for measuring the opening time, the predetermined closing time, the predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 ', winning prize counter updating processing is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when the winning openings 226 ′, 234 ′ and the starting openings 230 ′, 232 ′, 228 ′ have been won, the RAM 308 ′ is provided for each winning opening or for each starting opening. The value of the winning ball number storage area is read and 1 is added to set the original winning ball number storage area. .

  In step S217 ', a winning acceptance process is performed. In this winning acceptance process, the first special figure starting port 230 'has won a prize and the number of special figure 1 variable games that are on hold (the number of reserved figures in special figure 1) is a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). If it is less, predetermined start information is acquired. That is, in this case, the hold condition is satisfied, and the special figure 1 winning random number value, the big hit special figure 1 random value, the small hit special figure 1 random value, the lost special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 1 variation time Get random number for decision. The special figure 1 winning random value acquired here is a value obtained by processing a hardware random number (a value of hardware random number + a value of R register + 1). On the other hand, the big hit special figure 1 random value, the small hit special figure 1 random value, the loss special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 1 variation time determination random value are derived from a software random number counter provided in the RAM 308 '. This is a value obtained by processing the software random number (the value of the software random number + the value of the R register + 1). The various random number values (starting information) acquired here are stored as a set of starting information in a vacant area corresponding to the winning order (holding order) of the holding storage unit of FIG. 1 provided in the RAM 308 ′. Is done. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308 ′, and the values stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. Further, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ adds 1 to the value of the number of holds in FIG. 1 stored in the RAM 308 ′, and the number of holds in FIG.

  As for special figure 2, each random value which is starting information is acquired as in special figure 1, and the acquired random number value is stored as one set of starting information in the reserved storage unit of special figure 2 provided in RAM 308 ′. Similarly, 1 is added to the value of the number of holdings in FIG. 2 stored in the RAM 308 ′. At this time, various random values (starting information) may be temporarily stored in a temporary area provided in the RAM 308 ′, and the values stored in the temporary area may be stored in the holding storage unit of FIG.

  Further, when it is detected that the ball has passed through the general map starting port 228 'and the number of the general map variable games on hold is less than a predetermined number (4 in the present embodiment), the general timing at that timing is determined. The value of the random number counter for generating the figure winning random value is acquired as the general winning random number value as the start information, and stored in a random value storage area different from that for the special figure provided in the RAM 308 ′. In this winning acceptance process, a predetermined ball detection sensor is used to win (win) the first special figure starting port 230 ′, the second special figure starting port 232 ′, the ordinary drawing starting port 228 ′, or the variable winning port 234 ′. Sphere) is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ includes the first special figure start port 230 ′, the second special figure start port 232 ′, the general map start port 228 ′, and variable. The winning acceptance information indicating the presence or absence of winning (winning) of the winning opening 234 ′ is set.

  It should be noted that, regardless of whether the start information of the special figure or the start information of the usual figure, if the number of holdings is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the start information is not acquired and the process proceeds to step S219 '.

  In step S219 ', payout request number transmission processing is performed based on the value of the prize ball number storage area. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 ′ shown in FIG. 43 are composed of 1 byte, and the strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), the bit 6 shows power-on information (when it is on, it indicates that it is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4 to 5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0 to 3), and bits 0 to 3 The number of payout requests after encryption processing is indicated.

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

  Also, in the normal state update process at the timing when the normal symbol change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general symbol display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), if the hit flag is on, the hit symbol is displayed. When the 7-segment LED constituting the normal symbol display device 210 is turned on / off to control the mode, and the hit flag is OFF, the normal symbol display device 210 ′ is set to the display mode of the lost symbol. The lighting / extinguishing drive control of the 7-segment LED is performed. The RAM 308 'of the main control unit 300' is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the normal symbol display device 210 ′ can be used for either one of the winning symbols (the common symbol A shown in FIG. 44 (c)) or the lost symbol (the common symbol B shown in FIG. 44 (c)). Confirm display. After that, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′ for maintaining a display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 msec). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on as will be described later. In the case of the usual figure flag, the RAM 308 ′ is used in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0). Is set in the set area, and the blade member 2321 ′ is connected to the solenoid 332 ′ for opening / closing driving of the blade member 2321 ′ of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ for a predetermined opening period (for example, 2 seconds). Is output in the open state, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′. On the other hand, if it is in the non-electric support state, the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308 ′, and the opening / closing drive solenoid 332 ′ of the blade member 2321 ′ of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ Does not output any signal. By doing so, the blade member 2321 'remains closed. Note that a signal for maintaining the blade member 2321 'in a closed state may be output without fail.

  In the case of the electric support state, in the process starting at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 0.1 second), a signal for holding the blade member 2321 ′ in a closed state is output to the solenoid 332 ′ for opening and closing the blade member 2321 ′, and a storage area of a blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′ The information indicating the closing period is set in.

  In the case of the electric support state, the RAM 308 ′ is used in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (the timing when the blade closing time management timer value changes from 1 to 0). In the setting area of, set “Normal” inactive. Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is lost, the usual figure lose flag is turned on as will be described later. When the usual figure loss flag is on, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the above-described predetermined stop display period ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308 ′, “normally inactive” is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223 '.

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

  Subsequently, a special figure prefetch process (step S224 ') is executed. Details of the special figure prefetching process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225 ′). Then, a special figure state update process (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227 '). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following eight processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2. For example, in the special figure 2 state update process during the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the above-mentioned special figure 2 display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED that constitutes the second special symbol display device 214 ′ is turned on. The lighting / extinguishing drive control is repeated. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ performs the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 (special figure 2 fluctuation game).

  In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the general command rotation start setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ') is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  In addition, the RAM 308 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ includes a 15R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a first small hit flag, a second small hit flag, a first lose flag, a second lose flag, a probability change flag, and a short time flag, respectively. The flag is prepared. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has passed (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer is changed from 1 to 0), the special figure in the special figure related lottery process to be described later Based on the determination result (stop pattern mode of the special figure), the 7-segment LED constituting the second special figure display device 214 ′ is controlled to be turned on / off, and the special figure 2 stop display is being performed in the setting area of the RAM 308 ′. Make settings to indicate this. By performing this control, the second special symbol display device 214 ′ has a 15R special jackpot symbol (special symbol A), a 15R jackpot symbol (special symbol B), a 2R special jackpot symbol (special symbol C), a sudden time-short symbol ( Special Figure D), Hidden Probability Design (Special Figure E), Sudden Normal Design (Special Figure F), First Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure G), Second Small Hit Pattern (Special Figure H), First Loss Design ( Any one of the special symbol I) and the second lost symbol (special symbol J) is confirmed and displayed. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 'in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 milliseconds). With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, when a value is set in the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 ′, if the value is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the short time number, and the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0. If the special figure probability is not changing, the time reduction flag is turned off. Further, the hourly flag is turned off during the big hit game or the small hit game. That is, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ transitions to the non-electric support state (first entry rate control state) in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state (during the second control state). Let

  In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the general command rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ′) described later is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area, and the variable display is stopped. The special figure 2 identification information indicating that the special figure 2 is special figure 2 is additionally stored in the RAM 308 'as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the process is terminated.

  If the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the jackpot flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the RAM 308 ′ Is set in the setting area, and a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period of displaying an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is started. In order to stand by, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′. In addition, 5H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the transmission information storage area described above in order to execute the general command winning effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ').

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or until the opening / closing drive solenoid 332 ′ of the door member 2341 ′ of the variable prize opening 234 ′ is detected (until a winning of a game ball of a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable prize opening 234 ′). A signal for maintaining the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the door open time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′. Further, 7H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command big prize opening release setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ').

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member 2341 ′ in a closed state is output to the solenoid 332 ′ for opening and closing the door member 2341 ′ of the variable prize opening 234 ′, and a storage area of a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′. The information indicating the closing period is set in. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ') is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (15 rounds or 2 rounds in this embodiment) and finished, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds) That is, the effect is displayed in the storage area of the effect waiting time management timer provided in the RAM 308 ′ in order to set to wait for a period during which an image for informing the player that the big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ is to be ended is displayed. Information indicating the waiting period is set.

  The ROM 306 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ stores the opening / closing pattern of the door member 2341 ′ of the variable prize opening 234 ′, and the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ can change the special figure from the ROM 306 ′. An open / close pattern corresponding to the game success / failure determination is acquired.

  Further, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ turns on the probability variation flag and the short time flag provided in the RAM 308 ′ simultaneously with the end of the big hit game, based on the stop symbol form represented by the special figure determination result. That is, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ turns on both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag when the special figure determination result is “Special Figure A” or “Special Figure C” in the special figure lottery process described later. Set. When the special figure determination result is “special figure E”, only the probability variation flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag. Furthermore, when the special figure determination result is “special figure B” or “special figure D”, only the short time flag is set to ON among the probability variation flag and the short time flag, and the electric support number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 ′. Set 100 times for the electric support. When the probability variation flag is set to ON, it is in a special figure high probability state (during probability fluctuation), and is a state in which the probability of winning a big hit after the big hit game is high (a special figure high probability state). On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not set to ON (set to OFF), it is a special figure low probability state. Therefore, the setting state of the probability variation flag affects the result of the determination of success / failure (special drawing lottery). In addition, when the time reduction flag is set to ON, it is in an electric support state, the electric chew is easy to open (for example, easy to hit), the opening time based on one hit is long, and the number of times of opening based on one hit is large The variable starting area control is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. On the contrary, if the time reduction flag is set to OFF, it is in a non-electric support state, and the variable start area control is performed so as to be disadvantageous to the player. Therefore, the setting state of the time reduction flag also affects the variable start area control.

  Further, 6H is additionally stored as transmission information (command type) in the above-described transmission information storage area in order to execute the general command end effect setting transmission process in the command setting transmission process (step S233 ').

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process which starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (the timing when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special region 2 is not included in the setting area of the RAM 308 ′. Set in operation. Furthermore, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a loss, the loss flag is turned on. When the lost flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308 ′, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next process.

  When the special figure 2 state update process is completed, the special figure 1 state update process is performed. In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in steps S225 'and S227' is completed, special figure-related lottery processes (steps S229 'and S231') for special figure 1 and special figure 2 respectively are performed. The main control unit 300 ′ first performs the process for the special figure 2 (the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229 ′)), and then the process for the special figure 1 (the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231 ′). ))I do. In this way, the main control unit 300 ′ performs the special figure 2 related lottery process before the special figure 1 related lottery process, so that the game ball has entered the first special figure start port 230 ′ at the same timing. The start information is acquired based on the game, and the start information is acquired based on the game ball entering the second special figure start port 232 ′, or the special condition 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 change Even if the start conditions of the game are satisfied at the same time, or both the start condition of the special figure 2 variable game and the start condition of the special figure 1 variable game are satisfied, the special figure 2 variable game is changing first. Therefore, the special figure 1 variable game does not start to change. That is, the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the present embodiment performs priority variation of the special figure 2, and the lottery based on the winning at the second special figure start port 232 ′ (judgment determination of the special figure 2) is performed as the first special figure. This is prioritized over the lottery based on the winning at the starting port 230 ′ (the determination of success / failure in FIG. 1). In addition, the main control unit 300 ′ notifies the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure variable game by the first special figure display device 212 ′ or the second special figure display device 214 ′, and the second special figure start port 232 ′. The result notification of the success / failure determination based on winning a prize is prioritized over the result determination of the success / failure determination based on the winning at the first special figure starting port 230 ′, and the start information for which the determination of success / failure is not performed is performed. In the state where only the start information of FIG. 1 remains among the start information of FIG. 1 and the start information of FIG. 2, when the start information of FIG. 2 is newly stored, it is newly stored. The notification of the result of the success / failure determination based on the start information of FIG. 2 is performed prior to the notification of the result of the determination of success / failure based on the already stored start information of FIG. Following the special figure 2 state update process in step S225 ′, the special figure 2 related lottery process is performed first, then the special figure 1 state update process in step S227 ′ is performed, and then the special figure 1 related lottery process is performed. You may make it perform.

  In the special figure 2 related lottery process in step S229 ', execution determination (lottery) for special figure 2, determination of special figure to be stopped, and determination of variation time are performed. In the special figure 2 related lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this determination, first, it is determined whether or not a predetermined success / failure determination prohibition condition is not satisfied. That is, it is determined whether or not the second special figure display device 214 ′ is displaying the special figure variation or the stop display, and if any one is being displayed, the main controller timer interrupt process If neither of the displays is displayed, it is determined whether it is set during operation of the special figure or not during operation of the special figure. Returning to the process, if the special figure is set to inactive, it means that the validity determination prohibition condition has not been established, and this time, it is determined whether or not the predetermined validity determination condition is satisfied. The determination as to whether or not the game is appropriate is determined by referring to the holding storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 'to determine whether or not the holding number of the special figure 2 variable game is larger than zero. If the hold number is 0, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the number of holdings is 1 or more, a predetermined success / failure determination condition is satisfied, and the start information stored most recently from the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 provided in the RAM 308 ′. One set of random values (Special Figure 2 Winning Random Value, Big Bonus Special Figure 2 Random Value, Small Bonus Special Figure 2 Random Value, Loss Special Figure 2 Random Value, and Special Figure 2 Variation Time Random Value) And the starting information (a set of random values) still stored in the holding storage unit is transferred from the area currently stored to the adjacent area. That is, if the starting information stored in the past is taken out from the holding storage unit of FIG. 2 and the starting information is stored in the holding storage unit of FIG. 2, the Nth oldest starting information is held in FIG. It is set as the (N-1) oldest starting information in the storage unit. Also, 1 is subtracted from the pending number stored in the RAM 308 '.

  When the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ retrieves the starting information from the holding storage unit of the RAM 308 ′, the CPU 304 ′ refers to the probability variation flag. Based on the numerical value (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535), “big hit”, “small hit” or “losing” is derived as the special figure 2 determination result. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is off, the special figure low-probability state is set, and therefore, based on the special figure 2 winning random number value, “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is derived as the special figure 2 success / failure determination result. .

  Next, the symbol of the special figure 2 is determined based on the special figure 2 determination result.

  The CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′, if the special figure 2 determination result is a big hit, makes the big hit special figure 2 out of one set of random values previously acquired from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308 ′. Based on the numerical value (possible numerical range is 0 to 99), “Special Figure A” to “Special Figure F” are determined as the special figure 2 determination results. If the special figure 2 win / fail determination result is a small hit, the special figure 2 random number for small hits (a possible numerical range) of the random values for one set previously acquired from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308 ′. 0 to 99), "Special Figure G" or "Special Figure H" is determined as the special figure 2 determination result. Furthermore, if the special figure 2 determination result is a loss, the special figure 2 random value for the loss (a numerical value range that can be taken is 0) out of one set of random values previously acquired from the storage unit of the RAM 308 ′. -99), "Special Figure I" or "Special Figure J" is determined as the special figure 2 determination result. The special figure 2 decision result decided here is information representing the symbol form of special figure 2 to be stopped and displayed by the second special figure display device 214 '.

  Subsequently, the symbol variation time (special diagram 2 variation time) in the symbol variation display of the special diagram 2 is determined based on the special diagram 2 determination result. The variation time here is determined based on the random number value for determining the special diagram 2 variation time among the random values for one set previously acquired from the reserved storage unit of the RAM 308 ′ (possible numerical range is 0 to 65535). Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the variation time of the special figure and the effect form of the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. The main control unit 300 ′ may determine the effect mode of the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ corresponding to the variation time of the special figure, but in the present embodiment, the information indicating the variation time determined here is the first The first sub control unit 400 ′ determines the effect mode in the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ corresponding to the variation time. In this embodiment, ten types of variation patterns are prepared. These fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern with a reach effect and a change pattern without a reach effect. In the present embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are prepared as reach effects. The normal reach generally stops and displays a decorative symbol having the same two symbol display areas (for example, the left and right symbol display areas 208a ′ and 208c ′ shown in FIG. 42), and the remaining one symbol display area (for example, the middle symbol display area 208b). ') Is in a variable display state (reach state), that is, if the symbol display area that is variably displayed stops displaying a specific symbol (a symbol equal to the symbol display area that is stopped) This is a state where the combination of jackpot symbols (“decorative symbol combination 1” and “decorative symbol combination 2” shown in FIG. 44B) is stopped and displayed.

  Super Reach A (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “reach A”) and Super Reach B (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “reach B”) are produced by adding special variation display to normal reach. It is a kind of reach that improves the effect.

  In addition, long reach, normal reverse reach, double line reach, and the like are known as super reach, and special reach such as special multi-line reach, full rotation reach, special full rotation reach, and the like are also known. In the present specification, the term “reach” means a variation of the decorative pattern including normal reach, super reach, and special reach. This reach is an effect of notifying the player after the success / failure determination and notifying the result of the success / failure determination that the result of the special determination's success / failure determination (lottery) will be the winning determination result. Thus, whether or not to perform reach is determined after determining whether or not to reach. In the case of no reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is relatively short, in the super reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is relatively long, and in the normal reach, the fluctuation time of the special figure is the time between no reach and the super reach. Super Reach B and Super Reach A are reach modes in which the reliability of 15R jackpot is higher than other reach modes.

  As described above, the special figure 2 variation time is determined, and the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229 ') is ended.

  Subsequently, a special drawing 1 related lottery process (step S231 ') is performed. Each process performed in the special figure 1 related lottery process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 related lottery process is read as “special figure 1”. That is, in the special figure 1 related lottery process, one set of random values (the special figure 1 winning random number value, the big hit special figure 1 random value, the small hit special figure 1 random) from the reserved storage unit of the special figure 1 in the RAM 308 ′. A numerical value, a special figure 1 for losing, and a random value for determining a special figure 1 variation time) are obtained, and whether or not the special figure 1 is determined based on one set of random values (starting information) (lottery) Execution, determination of special figure for stop display, and determination of variation time.

  In step S233 'performed after the special drawing 1 related lottery process in step S231', a command setting transmission process is performed, and various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 '. Note that the output schedule information transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ is composed of 16 bits in this embodiment, and bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 11 to 14 are command types (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, winning round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, special command, etc. Bits 0 to 10 are composed of command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on and off in the command transmission process described above. If the command type is a symbol variation start command, the command data includes information indicating the special symbol stop symbol, information indicating the control state (information indicating the setting state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag), and the special symbol variation time. In the case of a symbol variation stop command, information indicating a special symbol stop symbol (result of determining a special symbol), information indicating a control state, and the like, a winning effect start command and an end effect start are included. In the case of a command, information indicating a control state is included, and in the case of a per-round number designation command, information indicating a control state, a per-round number, and the like are included. When the command type indicates a basic command, the device information in the command data, the presence / absence of winning at the first special figure starting port 230 ′, the presence / absence of winning at the second special figure starting port 232 ′, the variable winning port 234 ′ Including the presence or absence of a prize.

  In the general command rotation start setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, and the special figure variation time stored in the RAM 308 ′ as the command data are indicated. Information indicating information, the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game held, etc. is set.

  In the general command rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating the special figure stop symbol (special figure determination result), information indicating the control state, and the like stored in the RAM 308 'is set in the command data.

  In the above-described general command winning effect start setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308 ′, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, various lamps 418 ′, and the speaker 120 ′ during the winning effect period. , Information indicating the control state, information indicating the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. are set. The first sub control unit 400 ′ that has received the winning effect start command transmits a winning effect control command to the second sub control unit 500 ′ based on the winning effect start command. Receiving the winning effect control command, the second sub-control unit 500 ′ displays on the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ an image for notifying the player that the big hit game is started for a predetermined opening effect period (eg, 3 seconds). Let the jackpot game start.

  In the above-described general command end effect start setting transmission process, command control data stored in the RAM 308 ′, effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208 ′, various lamps 418 ′, and the speaker 120 ′ during the effect standby period , Information indicating the control state, information indicating the number of the first special figure variable game or the second special figure variable game being held, etc. are set. The first sub control unit 400 ′ that has received the end effect start command transmits the end effect control command to the second sub control unit 500 ′ based on the end effect start command. The second sub-control unit 500 ′ that has received the end effect control command causes the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ to display an image for informing the player that the big hit is to end, for a predetermined end effect period (eg, 3 seconds), The game ends.

  In the above-mentioned general command big prize opening release setting transmission process, information indicating the number of winning rounds stored in the RAM 308 ', the current number of rounds, information indicating the control state, etc. is set in the command data. In the above-described general command big prize closing setting transmission process, the command data includes the current round number stored in the RAM 308 ′, information indicating the control state, the first special figure variable game or the second special figure held. Information indicating the number of variable games is set.

  In step S233 ', a general command special figure holding increase process is also performed. This general command special figure pending increase process is executed in the same timer interruption process as the timer interruption process of the winning acceptance process that acquired the starting information when the starting information is acquired in the previous winning acceptance process (step S217 ′). Is done. In the general command special figure hold increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308 ′ in the command data of the special figure hold increase command, the control state , Information of pre-determined special figure 1 or special figure 2 (to be described later, stop symbol information or undetermined information) is set.

  Further, in this step S233 ', a general command usual figure holding increase process is also performed. In this general command usual figure hold increase process, information indicating a control state is set in the command data of the general figure hold increase command. In addition, the main control unit 300 ′ also transmits a general diagram change start command indicating that normal display change display has been started as a general command-related command to the first sub control unit 400 ′. It should be noted that the main control unit 300 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′ start to open a normal map fluctuation stop command indicating that the normal fluctuation display has been stopped or a pair of blade members 2321 ′. An electric chew opening start command indicating (doing) or an electric chew closing command indicating that the pair of blade members 2321 'are closed (doing) may be transmitted.

  In the first sub-control unit 400 ′, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 ′ by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. The contents of the effect control can be determined based on the command data information. Further, the first sub-control unit 400 ′ acquires the number of remaining rounds until all the winning rounds are completed based on the number of winning rounds included in the command and the current number of rounds.

  In this command setting transmission process, a command is also transmitted to the payout control unit 600 shown in FIG. The output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when turned on) in bit 7, and power-on information in bit 6. (In the case of ON, it indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), the current processing type (0-3) for encryption in bits 4-5, and the encrypted processing in bits 0-3 The number of payout requests is indicated.

  Next, in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 46, an external output signal setting process (step S235 ') is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 'is output to an information input circuit 350' separate from the pachinko machine 100 'via the information output circuit 336'.

  In step S237 ', device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step 205 ′ described above are read, and the presence or absence of a glass frame opening error or the bottom pan full error is monitored to detect a glass frame opening error. Alternatively, device information indicating whether there is a glass frame opening error or whether there is a lower plate full error is set in transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ when a lower plate full error is detected. In addition, various solenoids 332 ′ shown in FIG. 43 are driven to control the opening / closing of the second special figure starting port 232 ′ and the variable winning port 234 ′, or through the drive circuits 324 ′, 326 ′, 330 ′. Display data to be output to the symbol display device 210 ′, the first special symbol display device 212 ′, the second special symbol display device 214 ′, the various state display units 328 ′, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310 ′. In addition, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219 ') is output to the first sub-control unit 400' via the output port of the I / O 310 '.

  In step S239 ', it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON in order to determine whether or not a power supply interruption (power interruption) has been detected. When the low voltage signal is off (when the power supply is not detected to be cut off), the process proceeds to step S241 ′. When the low voltage signal is on (when the power supply is cut off), the process proceeds to step S243 ′. move on.

  In step S241 ', a timer interrupt end process is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 ′ is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to.

  On the other hand, in step S243 ′, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved as a return data in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 ′, and power interruption such as initialization of the input / output port is performed. Time processing is performed, and then the processing returns to the main control unit main processing shown in FIG.

<Special figure look-ahead processing>
Next, the special figure prefetching process (step S224 ′) in the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 46 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the special figure prefetching process shown in FIG.

  First, in step S2001 ′, whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased, that is, the start information (one set of random values) for the special figure 2 is stored in the reserved storage unit of the special figure 2 provided in the RAM 308 ′. Is added (if it is added), the start information of the special figure 2 that has been increased is pre-read and the stop symbol of the special figure 2 is pre-determined (step S2003 ′). . In this step S2003 ', first, the starting information of FIG. 2 is prefetched from the holding storage unit of FIG. That is, the start information generated based on the winning is prefetched with the winning of the second special figure starting port 232 'as a trigger. Therefore, the start information is prefetched before the start information is acquired in the determination of success / failure (the special drawing 2 related lottery process in step S229 'shown in FIG. 46). Here, the starting information of FIG. 2 is pre-read from the holding storage unit of FIG. 2, but the starting information of FIG. 2 may be pre-read from an area other than the holding storage unit of FIG. In addition, for example, in the winning acceptance process, the start information is stored in the register of the CPU 304 ′ in addition to the reserved storage unit of the special chart 2 prepared in the RAM 308 ′, and at the time of the determination of success / failure in the special figure 2 related lottery process. The start information may be acquired from one of the registers of the RAM 308 ′ and the CPU 304 ′, and the start information may be acquired from the other at the time of prefetching. Furthermore, prefetching here prefetches only the winning portion (holding increment), but all may be prefetched.

  Note that pre-reading here means that the start information is read first before the validity determination (final lottery), but in the following explanation, the word “prefetching” is referred to as the result of the pre-judgment (final lottery). ) May be used to mean read.

  When the start information is prefetched, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ pre-determines the determination result and the symbols to be stopped in the future special drawing 2 related lottery process based on the preread start information. That is, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ determines whether the result of the success / failure determination becomes the big success / failure determination result based on the special figure 2 winning random number value in the pre-read start information, or the small hit / fail determination result. Or whether it will be the result of determination of whether or not to lose. Here, the result determined in advance is treated as a special figure 2 determination result.

  Next, the CPU 304 ′ of the main control unit 300 ′ performs prior determination of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol in accordance with the special figure 2 hit / fail prior determination result. The pre-determination of the special figure here is also executed before the success / failure determination (special figure 2 related lottery processing) based on the pre-read start information is performed, and the result of the pre-determination here is treated as the special figure 2 pre-determination result .

  In step S2005 'following step S2003', the stop symbol information (special figure 2 preliminary determination result) of special figure 2 obtained in step S2003 'is stored in the special chart 2 preliminary determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 308'. The process proceeds to step S2007 ′.

  On the other hand, if the start information in FIG. 2 has not increased in the determination in step S2001 ′, the process proceeds to step S2007 ′, and the pre-reading and pre-determination of the start information in FIG. 2 are not performed.

  In step S2007 ′, this time, it is determined whether or not there has been an increase in the starting information of FIG. 1, that is, whether or not a set of random values has been added to the reserved storage unit of FIG. If it has increased (if it has been added), it is determined whether or not the current control state is the electric support state by referring to the time reduction flag prepared in the RAM 308 ′ (step S2009 ′). If the control state is the non-electric support state (if the time reduction flag is off), the process proceeds to step S2011 ′.

  In step S2011 ', as in step S2003' described above, first, the starting information of FIG. 1 is prefetched from the holding storage unit of FIG. Next, similarly to step S2003 ', the special figure 1 determination result is obtained based on the pre-read start information. Subsequently, as in step S2003 ', the special figure 1 preliminary determination result is acquired in accordance with the special figure 1 success / failure preliminary determination result.

  In step S2013 'following step S2011', the stop symbol information (special figure 1 preliminary determination result) obtained in step S2011 'is stored in the special chart 1 preliminary determination result storage area prepared in the RAM 308'. The process proceeds to step S2021 ′.

  In step S2021 ′, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit start, and if it is a big hit start, information on the special figure 1 pre-determined result stored in the special figure 1 pre-determined result storage area is used to determine whether or not the big hit or stop pattern Is replaced with "undetermined" information indicating that the prior determination is not performed, and the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  The special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area and the special figure 2 pre-determination result storage area are both divided into four areas according to the maximum number of reservations. In the four regions in the classified special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area, the stop symbol information (special figure 1 pre-determination result) of special figure pre-determined in step S2011 'is stored. Similarly, the stop symbol information (special figure 2 preliminary determination result) of the special figure 2 determined in advance in step S2003 'is stored in four areas in the specially divided special figure 2 preliminary determination result storage area.

  In the pre-reading process described above, only the stop determination of the special figure was performed in advance. The determination may be performed, and the change time advance determination result (special figure change time advance determination result) may be stored in the advance determination result storage area. Further, instead of the variation time, the effect mode (variation pattern) in the decorative symbol display device 208 ′ may be determined in advance.

  The pre-determination information (information indicating the special figure pre-determination result) newly stored in the pre-determination result storage area of the RAM 308 ′ is the command data of the special figure pending increase command as the pre-determined special figure 1 or special figure 2 information. And transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′. That is, in step S233 ′ in the same timer interruption process as the special figure prefetching process (step S224 ′) in which the prior determination information is newly stored, it is newly stored in the first sub-control unit 400 ′. Prior determination information is transmitted.

  On the other hand, if the start information in FIG. 1 has not increased in the determination in step S2007 ′, the process returns to the main control unit timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 46, and the start information in FIG. . Also, even when the current control state is the electric support state (the time reduction flag is on), the pre-reading and pre-determination of the start information in FIG. 1 are not performed, and in these cases, the special figure increased this time “Undetermined” information indicating that the determination of success / failure based on the start information of 1 and the pre-determination of the stop symbol is not performed is stored in the special figure 1 pre-determination result storage area (step S2015 ′), move on. In this embodiment, if the undetermined information setting condition (in the power support state here) is satisfied, the start information itself is not prefetched, but prefetching is performed and predetermination is not performed. In addition, although prefetching and preliminary determination are performed, the result may not be sent from the main control unit 300 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which pre-reading and pre-determination of the start information in FIG. 1 are not performed when the undetermined information setting condition (here, in the electric support state) is established. Not limited to this, for example, the result of prefetching and pre-determination is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and the undetermined information setting condition (here, in the electric support state) is established in the first sub-control unit 400 ′. It is good also as a structure using "undecided" information, without using the received information when this is determined, and this is materialized. However, in the case of this configuration, for example, information related to the undetermined information setting condition also needs to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′, which is not efficient. It is more efficient to adopt the determination configuration.

  After executing the special figure prefetching process described above, the main control unit 300 ′ executes the special figure related lottery process (steps S229 ′ and S231 ′), Based on the same start information, the special figure success / failure determination result, the special figure determination result, and the special figure variation time are obtained again.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 300 ′ has obtained the special figure advance determination result, but the main control unit 300 ′ does not obtain the special figure advance determination result, but uses the pre-read start information as the special figure hold increase command. The command data may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and the first sub-control unit 400 ′ may obtain the special figure pre-determination result as necessary.

<Processing of First Sub-Control Unit 400 ′>
Next, the processing of the first sub control unit 400 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 ′. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the strobe interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 ′. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the timer variable update interrupt process of the first sub control unit 400 ′. FIG. 4D is a flowchart of the image control process of the first sub control unit 400 ′.

  First, in step S301 'of FIG. When the power is turned on, the initial setting in step S301 'is executed. In this initial setting, initial setting of the I / O port 410 'shown in FIG. 43, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408', and the like are performed.

  In step S303 ', it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S305'.

  In step S305 ', 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

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

  In step S309 ', an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S307 ′, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 ′ is performed, and when updating of the effect data is necessary, effect data update processing is performed. Do. Details of this processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S311 ', when pressing of the chance button 136' shown in FIG. 39 is detected, processing for changing the effect data updated in step S309 'to effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136' is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S319 ′, if there is a control command (for example, a control command related to the 7th actor 191 ′) to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 ′ in the effect data read out in step S309 ′, this control command is displayed. The output setting is performed, and the process returns to step S303 ′.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the first sub-control unit 400 'will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 ′ detects a strobe signal output from the main control unit 300 ′. In step S323 'of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the main control unit 300' is stored as an unprocessed command in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 ', and this command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  Next, the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 'of the first sub control unit 400' will be described with reference to FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S325 ′ of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 ′ described in step S303 ′ of the first sub control unit main process shown in FIG. And stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S303 ', the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S327 'of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, a control command is transmitted to the second sub control unit 500' set in step S319 ', an effect random number value is updated, and the like.

  Next, the image control process in step S313 'in the main process of the first sub-control unit 400' will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of image control processing.

  In step S329 ', an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 ′ first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B of the VRAM 436 ′. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative symbol display device 208 '. Next, the CPU 404 ′ sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406 ′), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436 ′), etc. in the attribute register of the VDP 434 ′, and then the ROM 406 ′. A command for instructing the start of transfer of image data from to the VRAM 436 ′ is set. The VDP 434 'transfers the image data from the ROM 406' to the VRAM 436 'based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 436 'outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404'.

  In step S331 ′, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 434 ′. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S333 ′. If not, the transfer end interrupt signal is determined. Wait for input.

  In step S333 ', parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 ′ based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 ′ in the step S329 ′, the CPU 404 ′ uses information (VRAM 436 ′) of the image data constituting the display image. Coordinate axes, image sizes, VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to VDP 434 ′. The VDP 434 'performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S335 ', a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 'instructs the VDP 434' to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 'starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404'.

  In step S337 ′, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 ′ based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S339 ′. Wait for the end interrupt signal to be input. In step S339 ', a scene display counter which is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408' and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  Next, details of the effect control process (step S309 ') in the first sub control unit main process of FIG. 48 will be described using FIG. This figure is a flowchart of the effect control process (step S309 ') in FIG.

  First, in step S3001 'executed first, prefetch information is acquired. More specifically, when a new special figure hold increase command is received, the advance determination information included therein is acquired as prefetch information. The prior determination information is acquired by the special chart prefetching process (step S224 'in FIG. 46) of the main control unit 300'.

  In step S3003 ′, if there is the pre-read information acquired in step S3001 ′, based on this, the possibility that an advantageous result can be obtained later (including the case where there is no possibility) is shown. A lottery of effect data for the pre-reading notice effect is performed. In this process, effect data for performing a turning effect or a lighting effect of the seventh role 191 ′ may be selected according to any of the effect patterns 4 to 8. In addition, as a mode of the pre-reading notice effect by the seven role 191 ′, not only the effect patterns 4 to 8 but also effects based on the effect patterns 1 to 3 can be adopted. As described above, various aspects of the pre-reading notice effect by the 7th role 191 'can be adopted, and by increasing the variations of these effects, the interest of the game by the effect using the role is improved. be able to.

  In step S3005 ', effect data is set (prepared) according to the lottery result in step S3003'.

  In step S3007 ', other effect-related processing is executed, and effect data corresponding to the game situation is set (prepared) by lottery. For example, when a symbol variation start command is received, it is an effect indicating the possibility (including the case where there is no possibility) that an advantageous result can be obtained in a special symbol variation game, and a notice to be executed during the variation period The production data of the production (hereinafter referred to as the advance notice production) is set by lottery. In the special figure variable game, there is a case where effect data for performing the moving effect of the 7th role 191 'according to any of the effect patterns 1 to 3 may be set as the effect data of the notice effect. As for the moving effects, those that start based on the start of change, those that start at a predetermined timing during change, those that start based on the operation of the changing effect button, and effects at the predetermined timing during change. The thing of various start time, such as what starts based on operation of a button, can be employ | adopted. Moreover, the variation of production can be increased by this, and the interest of the game by the production using an accessory can be improved.

<Processing of Second Sub-Control Unit 500 ′>
Next, the processing of the second sub control unit 500 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 ′ of the second sub-control unit 500 ′. FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′. FIG. 10C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′.

  First, in step S401 'of FIG. When power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401 '. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508 ', and the like are performed.

  In step S403 ', it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405'.

  In step S405 ', 0 is substituted for the timer variable.

  In step S407 ', command processing is performed. The CPU 504 ′ of the second sub control unit 500 ′ determines whether a command has been received from the CPU 404 ′ of the first sub control unit 400 ′.

  In step S409 ', an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command (for example, a command related to the 7th role 191 ′) in step S407 ′, processing such as reading effect data corresponding to the command from the ROM 506 ′ is performed, and the effect data is updated. If necessary, the effect data is updated.

  In step S411 ', if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400' to the game board lamp 532 'or the game table frame lamp 542', this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520 '.

  In step S413 ′, if there is presentation data (control commands for the respective devices of S motor A 192 ′, S motor B 193 ′, and LED 198 ′) from the first sub-control unit 400 ′ to the seven role 191 ′, Are sequentially read out and the process returns to step S403 ′. The details of the seven-item control process are the same as those described with reference to FIG.

  Next, the command reception interrupt process of the second sub control unit 500 ′ will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 ′ detects the strobe signal output from the first sub control unit 400 ′. In step S415 'of the command reception interrupt process, the command output from the first sub control unit 400' is stored as an unprocessed command in a command storage area provided in the RAM 508 '.

  Next, the second sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 'of the second sub control unit 500' will be described with reference to FIG. The second sub-control unit 500 ′ includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this embodiment, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Execute at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S417 ′ of the second sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 ′ described in step S403 ′ in the second sub control unit main process shown in FIG. And stored in the original timer variable storage area. Accordingly, in step S403 ', the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S419 'of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process, an effect random number update process is performed. This process includes a process of driving the S motor A 192 ′ and the S motor B 193 ′ of the seventh role 191 ′ according to the control command read in step S413 ′, and a process of updating the position information of the seventh role 191. included. Note that the process for driving the S motor A 192 ′ and the S motor B 193 ′ of the seventh role 191 ′ is the same as the process described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

<< Operation Explanation of Third Embodiment >>
Hereinafter, based on the above-described content, a characteristic operation of the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the third embodiment will be described.

<Regarding production by 7 actors 191 '>
In the third embodiment, there is a case in which an effect using the 7th role 191 ′ is executed as the notice effect and the prefetch notice effect in the special figure variable game. Hereinafter, this effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a table showing the types of effects and the operation outline using the seven role 191 ′.

  In the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the third embodiment, a symbol variation start command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′ at the start of the special figure variation game (step S229 ′ in FIG. 46, step 233 ′). In the first sub-control unit 400 ′ that has received this command, there is a case where a movement effect by the 7th actor 191 ′ is executed as the notice effect (any effect data of the effect patterns 1 to 3 is set). (Step S3007 ′ in FIG. 49).

  When the production patterns 1 to 3 are set, a control command for the second sub-control unit 500 ′ is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and the S motor A 192 ′ of the seventh accessory 191 ′ is controlled accordingly. , The effect of moving the seven actors 191 ′ to the right is performed (see FIG. 25). FIG. 51A shows that when the production pattern is 1, the movement from the initial position A0 to A1 takes 5 seconds, and when the production pattern is 2, the production takes 10 seconds from the initial position A0 to A2. In the case where the production pattern is 3, the movement from the initial position A0 to A3 is shown in 15 seconds.

  When the control of the S motor A 192 ′ of the seventh accessory 191 ′ in the second sub-control unit 500 ′ is completed, a movement effect end command is transmitted from the second sub-control unit 500 ′ to the first sub-control unit 400 ′ (FIG. 22 step S4211). The first sub-control unit 400 ′ is configured such that once the production data of the production patterns 1 to 3 is set, the production patterns 1 to 3 are not newly set until the movement production end command is received.

  Next, a description will be given of the effects of the seven-action 191 'in the pre-reading notice effect.

  In the pachinko machine 100 ′ of the third embodiment, when the start information of the special figure increases, the preliminary determination information may be acquired based on this (FIG. 47). In the first sub-control unit 400 ′ that has received the special figure hold increase command including this pre-determination information, a rotation effect or a lighting effect by the seven-choice 191 ′ is executed as a pre-reading notice effect (effect patterns 4 to 8). Any production data may be set) (step S3005 ′ in FIG. 49).

  When the production patterns 4 to 8 are set, a control command for the second sub-control unit 500 ′ is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 ′, and the control of the S motor B 193 ′ of the seven-choice 191 ′ and the LED 198 are accordingly performed. 'Is controlled, and a rotation effect (see FIG. 26) or a lighting effect is performed. FIG. 51B shows that when the effect pattern is 4, the effect of 5 seconds is executed from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 until returning to B0. In addition, when the effect pattern is 5, it is shown that an effect of 10 seconds is executed in which the operation from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 to return to B0 is repeated twice. Further, when the effect pattern is 6, it is shown that an effect of 15 seconds is executed by repeating the operation from the initial position B0 through B1 and B2 until returning to B0 three times. Further, it is shown that when the effect pattern is 7, an effect of 20 seconds to be lit in blue is executed. Further, it is shown that when the effect pattern is 8, an effect of 10 seconds to be lit in red is executed.

  When the control of the S motor B 193 ′ of the seventh role 191 ′ in the second sub control unit 500 ′ is finished, a rotation effect end command is transmitted from the second sub control unit 500 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′ ( Step S4311 in FIG. The first sub-control unit 400 ′ is configured such that once the effect data of the effect patterns 4 to 6 is set, the effect patterns 4 to 6 are not newly set until the turn effect end command is received. .

  When the control of the LED 198 ′ of the seven role 191 ′ is terminated (turned off), a control command for turning off the light is transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 ′. For this reason, the command is not transmitted from the second sub control unit 500 ′ to the first sub control unit 400 ′ at the end of the lighting control. The effect patterns 7 and 8 are effects that can be switched to another lighting effect in the middle, unlike the movement effect and the rotation effect.

  Through the above-described processing, both the movement effect in the right direction and the rotation effect (or lighting effect) of the seven role 191 'can be executed.

<Effect of production by 7 actors 191 '>
When a movement effect of an accessory is performed as one of the notice effects, a winning may occur during the movement effect. For example, in a case where a configuration is adopted in which an accessory is moved in both the pre-reading effect and the notice effect, if the accessory is moving, a situation may occur in which the player cannot grasp the pre-reading related to the generated hold. Thereby, the game entertainment attraction moving may fall. According to the third embodiment, such a problem does not occur, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interests during the movement of an accessory. This will be specifically described below.

  In the first embodiment described above, the first effect is performed so that the effect can be executed using the same accessory without interfering with the first effect (for example, the moving effect by the effect pattern 1) that has been executed previously. A configuration has been described in which a second effect (for example, a rotation effect by the effect pattern 4) by the same accessory can be executed in parallel. The third embodiment also employs a configuration that can execute different types of effects (movement effects, rotation effects, lighting effects) by the seven role 191 ′ in parallel, and is similar to the above-described first embodiment. It can be said that the configuration is adopted.

  In FIG. 52, during the fluctuation time of the special figure for 50 seconds, the movement effect by the production pattern 3 starts as the notice effect after 25 seconds from the start of the fluctuation time, and then the number of special figures held increases. An example is shown in which a turning effect of the effect pattern 4 is started as a pre-reading notice effect due to this, and different types of effects are executed in parallel with one accessory (see the period indicated by the arrow). As in this example, in the present embodiment, during the performance by the accessory, there is a situation in which it is impossible to improve the game motivation because a new effect using the accessory or notification to the player cannot be made. Can be prevented.

  As for the effect by 7th role 191 ′, it is configured to be executed when it becomes a more advantageous state for the player, as in the case of a big win. Increases expectations and attracts player interest. Furthermore, expectation can also be enhanced for other types of effects that are interrupted during the performance of the seventh role 191 ', and the seventh role 191' can be noted.

  In the present embodiment, the movement speeds of the seven actors 191 in the production patterns 1 to 3 are the same, and the production periods are made different by changing the movement distances in the production patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which the production periods are made different by making the movement distances the same and changing the movement speeds. Also, the movement direction is not limited to the movement only in the right direction, and for example, once reaching a certain position, the movement direction may be once moved in the left direction and then moved in the right direction again. In other words, the production content is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. In the above configuration, when a first effect using an accessory (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 1) is being executed, a second effect using the same accessory (for example, an effect pattern 4). The third effect is executed by adding a third effect (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 3) having a longer execution period than the first effect to the configuration in which the rotation effect can be executed in parallel. It can be said that the second production can be executed in parallel even when the second production is performed. According to this configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by diversifying the effects, and the effects can be executed according to the progress of the game and the game situation.

  In the present embodiment, since the required time is longer in the production pattern 3 than in the production pattern 1, the number of times that the prefetching notice production is executed in the production pattern 3 is greater than that in the production pattern 1. As a result, even if the execution probability of the effect patterns 4 to 6 in the pre-reading notice effect is constant, it can be said that the frequency with which the rotation effects of the effect patterns 4 to 6 are executed increases. That is, when the production pattern 3 is set for the notice effect, the frequency of the movement effect and the rotation effect is increased in parallel, and the effect of improving the game's interest by the effect of the 7th role 191 ′ is increased. Can be increased. In addition, in this embodiment, although the structure which changes the execution probability of the production patterns 4-6 in a pre-reading notice effect by execution of the production patterns 1-3 in the said notice effect is not employ | adopted, for example, execution of the effect pattern 3 When the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the execution probability of the effect patterns 4 to 6 is set in accordance with the required time of the effect patterns 1 to 3 so that any of the effect patterns 4 to 6 is always executed. Different configurations may be employed. By doing in this way, the frequency with which a movement production | presentation and a rotation production | presentation are performed in parallel can be raised, and the effect of the interest improvement of the game by the production | presentation of the 7 role 191 'can be heightened. Note that the above configuration is the first when there is a first effect (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 1) and a third effect (for example, a moving effect by the effect pattern 3) having a longer execution period. The frequency of executing the second effect (for example, the rotation effect by the effect pattern 4) using the same character in parallel is higher when the third effect is being executed than when the effect is being executed. It can be said that it was configured.

  In the above-described embodiment of the seven role 191 ', an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not to execute an effect by the seven role 191' based on lottery of effect data in the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect. This embodiment is an example in which a plurality of types of effects using the same accessory can be executed in parallel, and the execution conditions for the effects using the accessory are not limited to the above configuration, and any conditions are adopted. can do. For example, in this embodiment, the movement effect and the rotation effect may be executed independently, but it is sufficient that these effects can be executed in parallel, and the rotation effect is only performed during the execution of the movement effect. A configuration in which is executed may be adopted.

  It should be noted that the second effect (for example, the rotation effect in FIG. 52) by the same accessory only during the execution of the first effect or the third effect (for example, the movement effect in FIG. 52) that has been executed previously. When the configuration that satisfies the execution start condition is adopted, the expectation of the second effect can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the execution start condition of the first effect and the third effect (for example, the movement effect in FIG. 52) executed in advance and the second effect (for example, FIG. In this case, a configuration is adopted in which the execution start condition of the rotation effect is established based on different start information. Regarding the relationship between these execution start conditions, it can be said that the execution start condition of the second effect is a condition established based on a lottery result different from the execution start conditions of the first effect and the third effect. In this case, since each of the different types of effects by the accessory becomes an effect based on the different lottery results, it is possible to entertain each effect. In addition, the second effect (for example, the rotation effect in FIG. 52) by the same accessory only during the execution of the first effect or the third effect (for example, the movement effect in FIG. 52) that has been executed first. The relationship between the execution start conditions when the configuration in which the execution start condition is satisfied is adopted is that the execution start condition for the second effect is established after the execution start condition for the first effect and the third effect is established. It can be said that it is a condition.

<Modification of production by 7 actors 191 '>
As described above, the seven role 191 ′ in the third embodiment has the same configuration as the seven role 191 in the first embodiment. Therefore, the modified example (including the second embodiment) in the first embodiment can also be applied to the third embodiment.

  In FIG. 53, during the variation time of the special figure for 50 seconds, the movement effect by the production pattern 3 starts as the notice effect after 25 seconds from the start of the fluctuation time, and then the number of special figures held increases. An example is shown in which the turning effect of the effect pattern 5 is started as a pre-reading notice effect due to the above. In this example, the movement effect ends first, and at this time, the position of the seventh role 191 'becomes the position A3 shown in FIG. Since the modified example in the first embodiment can also be applied to the third embodiment, as described in the modified example (FIG. 31) of the first embodiment, the seven role 191 ′ is disposed in A3. In this state, a configuration in which the rotation effect is continued may be employed. That is, when the first effect (for example, the moving effect) is an effect that ends in a state where the accessory is moved to a predetermined position, even if the accessory is returned to the initial position at the end of the first effect. However, a configuration in which the second effect (for example, a rotation effect or a lighting effect) is continued without moving the accessory from a predetermined position may be employed. In this case, a period indicated by an arrow in FIG. 53 is a period in which the rotation effect is being executed in a state where the seven actors 191 'are at A3. When this configuration is adopted, since the first effect and the second effect both end at a predetermined position, the player may be able to recognize the end of these effects.

  In the description of the first embodiment, the configuration in which the effect using the 7th role 191 and the effect by the effect image display device 157 are combined has been described with reference to FIG. 30, but the same applies to the third embodiment. The configuration can be adopted. For example, for each image shown in FIG. 30, an effect (FIG. 30 (a)) suggesting the start of a moving effect (effect patterns 1 to 3) by the seven role 191 ′ and a rotation effect (effect) by the seven role 191 ′. Production (FIG. 30 (b)) suggesting the start of the patterns 4 to 6), Production (FIG. 30 (c)) suggesting the start of the lighting effect of the LED 198 (production patterns 7 and 8) by the 7th role 191 ′. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which an effect based on these images is executed during the execution of the effect by the 7th role 191 ′ as an effect that suggests the start of the effect by the 7th role 191 ′ (FIG. 30E). FIGS. 54 and 55 show examples in which the effects of images are combined with the rotational effects of the seven actors 191 ′ shown in FIGS. 52 and 53. According to these configurations, similarly to the first embodiment, attention can be paid to the effects by the 7th actor 191 ', and a decrease in the interest of the game due to the deterioration of the effect balance can be prevented.

  In addition, as described with reference to the second embodiment, the configuration of the return operation of the 7th role 191 ′ is also added to the third embodiment, and the effect of the 7th role 191 ′ can be executed during the execution of this return operation. Configuration may be added. In this configuration, since the effect can be executed even during the return operation by the accessory, the game motivation can be improved even during the return operation.

<Others>
In the present embodiment, the slot machine 100 and the pachinko machine 100 ′ using medals (coins) as game media are shown as an example of the game table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) ) Can be applied to slot machines, arrange ball game machines, jade ball game machines, smart balls, and the like.

  In addition, about said game stand, it is electronic data by using the program which simulates the operation | movement based on said structure, without using game media, such as a medal, which operate | moves on a portable terminal (smart phone, game machine) or a personal computer. In this case, the game medium includes computerized data corresponding to medals and the like, and the insertion of the game medium is performed from a predetermined external device (electronic storage device). , Including the input of digitized data, and the payout of the game medium includes outputting the digitized data to a predetermined external device (electronic storage device).

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and changes can be made to the embodiment of the present invention without departing from the gist of the present invention. Such modifications and changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Further, the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

In the above explanation,
An accessory (e.g., 7 accessory 191, 7 accessory 191 '),
Lottery means (for example, main control unit 300, main control unit 300 ′);
A game machine comprising production control means (for example, a first sub-control unit 400 and a first sub-control unit 400 ′) for controlling the execution of the production;
The production control means includes
If the first condition (e.g., winning the extra lottery and the number of extra games is 100 or more, lottery of the notice effect during the special figure change, execution start condition of the first effect) is satisfied, The first effect used (for example, the movement effect (see FIG. 25)) can be executed,
When the second condition (for example, the winning lottery is won during execution of the movement effect and the number of added games is 100 or more, the pre-reading notice lottery, the second effect execution start condition) is satisfied, A second effect (for example, a rotation effect (see FIG. 26)) can be executed.
The first condition and the second condition are:
The derived times are established based on the lottery results of the lottery means different from each other (for example, based on the added lottery and the internal lottery results (games are different) with different movement effects and rotation effects in the first embodiment, In the third embodiment, the movement effect and the rotation effect are different starting conditions (based on different acquisition times),
The production control means includes
When the second condition is satisfied during execution of the first effect, the second effect can be executed while executing the first effect (for example, FIG. 27, FIG. 52). ) Is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The first production is
The effect is to move the accessory from a predetermined position (for example, the initial position A0) to a first position (for example, A1 shown in FIG. 25 in the effect pattern 1),
The production control means includes
After the second effect is executed during the execution of the first effect, if the first effect ends before the second effect, the second effect is changed to the first effect. The game table is characterized by being executable at the position (for example, FIGS. 31 and 53).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
A third condition (for example, different from the first condition (for example, the winning lottery is won and the number of added games is 100 or more and 150 or less, and the lottery result of the notice effect during the special figure change corresponds to the effect pattern 1)) When the winning lottery is won and the number of added games is 200 or more, the lottery result of the notice effect in the special figure change corresponds to the effect pattern 2 or 3, and the execution start condition of the third effect) is satisfied, A third effect that is an effect using an accessory and has a longer execution period than the first effect (for example, a moving effect of effect pattern 2 and effect pattern 3 when effect pattern 1 is the first effect) Can be executed, and
The third condition and the second condition are:
The derived times are established based on the lottery results of the lottery means different from each other (for example, based on the added lottery and the internal lottery results (games are different) with different movement effects and rotation effects in the first embodiment, In the third embodiment, the movement effect and the rotation effect are different starting conditions (based on different acquisition times),
The production control means includes
When the second condition is satisfied during the execution of the third effect, the second effect can be executed while the third effect is being executed (for example, FIGS. 27 and 52). ) Is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second condition is:
It is a condition that the frequency of establishment of the third effect is higher than that of the execution of the first effect (for example, <the effect of the effect by the seven characters 191> and <the seven characters 191 ′). In the description of the effect of the production>, a game table characterized by the fact that the frequency of the movement effect and the rotation effect is increased in parallel is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The third performance is
It is an effect of moving the accessory from a predetermined position (for example, the initial position A0) to a second position (for example, A2 shown in FIG. 25 for the effect pattern 2 and A3 shown in FIG. 25 for the effect pattern 3),
The production control means includes
After the second effect is executed during the execution of the third effect, if the third effect ends before the second effect, the second effect is changed to the second effect. The game table is characterized by being executable at the position (for example, FIGS. 31 and 53).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second condition is:
It is established when the first performance is executed,
It is a condition that does not hold when the first effect is not executed (for example, <effect of effect by 7 features 191> and effect of effect by 7 features 191 ′) In the description of the above, only when the first effect and the third effect that have been executed earlier are being executed, refer to the configuration in which the execution start condition of the second effect by the same accessory is satisfied).

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The second condition is:
It is established when executing the first effect and when executing the third effect,
It is a condition that does not hold when neither the first effect nor the third effect is being executed (for example, <the effect of the effect by the 7 role 191> and <7 role) In the description of the effect of the effect by the object 191 ′, the configuration reference that the execution start condition of the second effect by the same accessory is satisfied only during the execution of the first effect and the third effect that have been executed previously. ), Is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
Image display means (for example, effect image display means 157, decorative design display device 208 ') is further provided,
The production control means includes
During execution of the second effect while the accessory is in the first position, the image display means displays an image capable of recognizing the execution of the second effect. A game table (for example, FIG. 32, FIG. 55) is described.

Moreover, it is a game stand as described above,
The production control means includes
Displaying an image capable of recognizing the execution of the second effect on the image display means while the second effect is being executed with the accessory in the first position or the second position. A gaming table (for example, FIG. 32, FIG. 55) characterized by the above is described.

100 Slot machine 110 to 112 Reel 113 Display window 127 Number of payout display 128 Lamp 130 to 132 Bet button 135 Start lever 137 to 139 Stop button 144 Side lamp 157 Effect image display device 191 Seven functions 272, 277 Speaker 420 Various lamps 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub control unit 100 ′ Pachinko machine 191 ′ 7 role 208 ′ decoration pattern display device 228 ′ universal start port 234 ′ variable winning port 226 ′ general winning port 230 ′ first Special drawing start port 232 'Second special drawing start port 300' Main control unit 400 'First sub control unit 500' Second sub control unit

Claims (5)

With a character,
Lottery means;
A game machine comprising production control means for controlling execution of production,
The production control means includes
When the first condition is satisfied, the first effect using the accessory can be executed,
When the second condition is satisfied, the second effect using the accessory can be executed,
The first condition and the second condition are:
It is a condition that is established based on the lottery results of the lottery means with different derived times,
The production control means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the second condition is satisfied during execution of the first effect, the second effect can be executed while the first effect is being executed. The game stand according to claim 1,
The first production is
It is an effect of moving the accessory from a predetermined position to a first position,
The production control means includes
After the second effect is executed during the execution of the first effect, if the first effect ends before the second effect, the second effect is changed to the first effect. A game stand that can be executed at any position. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2,
The production control means includes
When a third condition different from the first condition is satisfied, the third effect that is an effect using the accessory and has a longer execution period than the first effect can be executed. ,
The third condition and the second condition are:
It is a condition that is established based on the lottery results of the lottery means with different derived times,
The production control means includes
A game machine characterized in that, when the second condition is satisfied during execution of the third effect, the second effect can be executed while executing the third effect. The game stand according to claim 3,
The second condition is:
A gaming machine characterized in that a condition in which the third production is being executed is higher than that during the execution of the first production. The game stand according to claim 3 or 4,
The third performance is
An effect of moving the accessory from a predetermined position to a second position,
The production control means includes
After the second effect is executed during the execution of the third effect, if the third effect ends before the second effect, the second effect is changed to the second effect. A game stand that can be executed at any position.