JP2018126645A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine favorable for improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine holds a jackpot lottery for permitting occurrence of a non-probability variable jackpot, a probability variable jackpot, or a latent probability jackpot with entry into a start winning hole as an opportunity, and variably displays a performance pattern on a performance pattern display device. In determination of the occurrence of the non-probability variable jackpot or the probability variable jackpot, the Pachinko machine stop-displays the performance pattern in a non-probability variable pattern or a probability variable pattern, permits the occurrence of the non-probability variable jackpot or the probability variable jackpot, and outputs a time-reduced jackpot signal. Contrarily, in determination of the occurrence of the latent probability jackpot, the Pachinko machine stop-displays the performance pattern in a sudden probability pattern that cannot be easily distinguished from a losing pattern, permits the occurrence of the latent probability jackpot, and does not output the time-reduced jackpot signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, it is connected to a calling lamp device disposed above the gaming machine, and, for example, when a big hit occurs, a jackpot signal indicating that a big hit has occurred is output to the calling lamp device Is known (Patent Document 1). In the calling lamp device, the number of jackpots is totalized and displayed based on the jackpot signal from the gaming machine.

  In this type of gaming machine, there are models in which a plurality of types of jackpots are set in order to improve gaming preferences. As the types of jackpots, for example, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot is generated, and then the probability change jackpot in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state and shifts to the short-term state, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. The jackpot is then generated and then the non-probable jackpot that shifts to the normal state, and the suddenly inaccurate symbol that is indistinguishable from the outlier symbol are stopped and a very short-time jackpot is generated. There is a massive jackpot to transition. When a sudden big hit occurs, the player can be given an unexpectedness as if the player suddenly changed to a probable state without making a big hit.

JP 2008-302145 A

  However, with the diversification of game contents as exemplified above, the conventional jackpot signal output method has a problem that the game machine may be less preferred.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the unsolved problems and the like of the prior art as exemplified above, and provides a gaming machine capable of reducing the possibility that the taste of the game will decrease. It is an object.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is:
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means;
Winning means that is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when winning the lottery by the lottery means,
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and when the predetermined number of game balls do not enter, the winning means is First special prize state generating means for generating a special prize state in which a long release operation that is released for a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times, and a short time state in which the change time of the identification information is shortened after the special prize state;
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the short opening is performed for a shorter time than the predetermined time. Second prize state generating means for generating at least a prize state in which the operation is executed a plurality of times;
A special prize status signal output means for outputting a predetermined special prize status signal;
The award status signal output means includes:
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize state signal is output,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the time-short state, the special prize state signal is output when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated. The prize state signal is output after the timing and after the short opening operation has been executed a predetermined number of times, or just before the execution of the predetermined number of short opening operations.

  According to the gaming machine of the first and second aspects, an effect that the possibility that the game taste is lowered can be reduced as compared with the conventional game machine.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the management system of a pachinko machine. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is unfolded with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 spread apart. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is unfolded with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 spread apart. 3 is a front view of the back pack unit 15. FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 81. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system 300. FIG. It is drawing for demonstrating the display screen of the production symbol display apparatus 91. FIG. It is a figure showing a jackpot type. It is a figure which shows the buffer for a counter of RAM (Random AccessMemory) 314, and a storage area for storage balls. It is a figure which shows the classification of a command. It is a figure which shows a part of data structure of the distribution structure table 404. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a fluctuation pattern table 406. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) interrupt processing executed by main controller 162. 4 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by main controller 162. 3 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by a main controller 162. 4 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by main controller 162. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by main controller 162. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol control process performed with the main controller 162. 5 is a flowchart showing a change start process executed by main controller 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening / closing process executed by the main controller 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening / closing process executed by the main controller 162. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the audio | voice lamp control apparatus 143. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed with the audio lamp control apparatus 143. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed with the audio lamp control apparatus 143. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display control device 302. FIG. It is a figure which shows a part of data structure of the distribution structure table 408. FIG. 11 shows a data structure of an effect data table 410. It is a flowchart which shows the command interruption process performed with the display control apparatus 302. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the V interruption process performed with the display control apparatus 302. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating main processing executed by the display control device 302. 3 is a front view of a call lamp device 500. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of a call lamp device 500. FIG. It is a time chart which shows the jackpot production corresponding to a non-probable variation jackpot and a probability variation jackpot. It is a figure which shows the screen of the production symbol display apparatus 91. FIG. It is a time chart which shows the jackpot production corresponding to JUB jackpot. It is a time chart which shows the jackpot production corresponding to a surprise jackpot. It is a time chart which shows the jackpot production corresponding to a latent jackpot. It is a time chart which shows a small hit effect. 4 is a flowchart showing an external output process executed by main controller 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening / closing process executed by the main controller 162.

First, other means for solving the above-described problems will be described, and then embodiments will be described.
[Invention 1] In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of Invention 1 comprises:
Lottery means for performing lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state in response to establishment of the predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means;
A first special prize state generating means for stopping and displaying the identification information with a predetermined content and generating the first special prize state when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means; ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize is generated to generate the second special prize state. State generating means;
A special status signal output means for outputting a special status signal indicating the occurrence of the special status,
When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. If it is determined that two special prize states are to be generated, the special prize state signal is not output.

  If it is such a structure, a lottery for generating a 1st special prize state or a 2nd special prize state will be performed by a lottery means at the time of establishment of a predetermined condition, and identification information will be displayed by a display means by an identification information change means. Is displayed.

  When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first special prize state generating means stops the identification information with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special status signal is output by the special status signal output means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with the contents other than the predetermined contents by the second special prize state generating means. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, no special status signal is output by the special status signal output means.

  Here, as the establishment of the predetermined condition, in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming ball wins a winning prize opening, and in the case of a pachislot machine, for example, an operation lever for instructing a game start is operated. It is included.

  The special prize state refers to a gaming state that gives a gaming value advantageous to a player. For a pachinko machine, for example, a non-probable jackpot, a probable jackpot, a JUB (Jump Up Bonus) jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent hit For example, a big bonus, a challenge time, and a small role are included in the case of a pachislot machine including a big hit and a small hit.

  The identification information refers to characters, figures, designs, images, codes, symbols, colors, other information that can be identified through vision, sound or other information that can be identified through five senses other than vision, or a combination thereof.

  In addition, the identification information change display includes, for example, sequentially changing and displaying the identification information as in LED display, and displaying the identification information while fluctuating. Therefore, the change is not necessarily limited to fluctuation.

  In addition, the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed with the predetermined content and the timing at which the special prize state is generated may be either first or simultaneously. If the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed is earlier, the expectation for the special prize state can be improved. On the other hand, if the timing for generating the special prize state is earlier, the unexpectedness can be improved.

[Invention 2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Invention 1,
The second special prize state generating means generates a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state as the second special prize state.

  In such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the second special prize state is determined by the second special prize state generating means to have a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. Occurs as.

[Invention 3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 3 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions 1 and 2,
The first special prize state generation means includes a special prize state in which a player is given a gaming value higher than a normal state, and a short time state in which the change time of the identification information is shortened below a predetermined value. Generated as
The special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the short-time state. To do.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated, the first special prize state generating means gives the player a higher gaming value than the normal state, and subsequently A short time state in which the change time of the identification information is shorter than a predetermined time occurs as the first special prize state.

  If it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated in the short-time state, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means.

[Invention 4] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 4 is the gaming machine of Invention 3,
When the special prize state signal output means determines that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the short-time state, the special prize state is generated when the first special prize state occurs. The award status signal is output with a delay from the signal output timing.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated in the short-time state, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal when the first special prize state is generated. The special status signal is output after a delay.

[Invention 5] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 5 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions 1 to 4,
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that is opened to allow a game ball to be awarded,
A game ball payout means for paying out a game ball when a game ball wins the winning opening;
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round that opens the winning opening for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generating means executes a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

  If it is such a structure, when it determines with generating a 1st special prize state, a long open round will be performed by the 1st special prize state generation means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the short special round is executed by the second special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means. Since the short opening round has a shorter opening time of the winning opening than the long opening round, the player cannot immediately know that the special prize state has occurred even when looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give an unexpectedness as if the state suddenly shifted to the second special prize state.

  Here, the long open round or the short open round may be executed only once or may be executed a plurality of times. The number of executions may not be the same every time and may be different every time.

[Invention 6] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 6 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions 1 to 5,
And a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at the predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output unit, and the special status signal is held for a predetermined time after the special status signal is output by the signal holding unit. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the special prize state signal can be easily detected by the calling lamp device or the like.

[Invention 7] The gaming machine according to Invention 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 1 to 5,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at a predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output means. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration becomes simple.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated. Since no special status signal is output, in the second special status, the output of the special status signal can be distinguished from the first special status, and the possibility that the game taste is reduced as compared with the conventional technology is reduced. The effect that it can do is acquired.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the invention 2, when the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the special prize state signal Is not output, the effect that the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced can be further reduced can be obtained.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the invention 3, even when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output in the time reduction state, so that the time reduction state has occurred in the calling lamp device or the like. The effect of being able to grasp this is obtained.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the invention 4, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated in the short-time state, the special prize state signal is output with a delay, so that the player can call the calling lamp device, etc. Even if the display of is displayed, it cannot be immediately grasped that the second special prize state has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game taste is reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the second special prize state generating means executes the short open round, but the short open round is changed to the long open round. Since the opening time of the winning opening is shorter than that, the player cannot immediately know that the special prize state has occurred even when looking at the action of the winning opening. Therefore, an effect that an unexpectedness as if the state has suddenly shifted to the second special prize state can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the invention 6, even when the special status signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the special status signal is constantly output. The effect that it becomes easy to detect a status signal is acquired.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the invention 7, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, it is not necessary to provide the signal holding means, so that an effect of simplifying the configuration can be obtained. .

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 39 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine.
First, the configuration of the pachinko machine management system will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a management system for a pachinko machine.
In the pachinko hall, there is a pachinko machine installation island for installing pachinko machines. On the pachinko machine installation island, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of pachinko machines 10 are installed with their backs facing each other.

  Above each pachinko machine 10, a call lamp device 500 is installed for calling employees of the pachinko hall. In addition to the calling function, the calling lamp device 500 displays the number of jackpots, the number of times that the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation state), the number of symbol variations, and other game information. Has the function of

  The pachinko machine 10 is connected to a calling lamp device 500 installed above the own machine. The calling lamp device 500 is connected to an external terminal board (described later: 213) of the pachinko machine 10.

  The ringing lamp device 500 is connected to the hub 520. A plurality of call lamp devices 500 are connected to the hub 520.

  Hub 520 is connected to hub 522. A plurality of hubs 520 are connected to the hub 522. The hub 522 is connected to the hall computer 530. Thereby, each pachinko machine 10 is connected to the hall computer 530 via the calling lamp device 500 and the hubs 520 and 520. The hall computer 530 is installed in a pachinko hall management room or the like, and monitors the gaming state of each pachinko machine 10 based on an output signal from the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the pachinko machine 10 is unfolded with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 spread apart. In FIG. 3, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted for convenience.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is unfolded with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 spread apart.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main part 12 that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11. It is comprised. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plates to four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a ball lending device (for example, CR unit) Y is provided on the side of the outer frame 11. A card insertion slot H is provided on the front side of the ball lending device Y so that a number of game balls corresponding to the amount stored in the card can be lent by inserting the card into the card insertion slot H. It has become.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main part 12 includes a main body frame 13, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the main body frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed behind the main body frame 13. And is configured. The main body frame 13 of the gaming machine main part 12 is supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the main body frame 13 can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation axis side and the right side as the rotation turning side in front view.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as a rotation shaft side and the right side as a rotation swivel side in a front view. Has been. As shown in FIG. 4, the backpack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13, and when viewed from the front, the left side is a rotation axis side and the right side is a rotation rotation side, and the rear pack unit 15 is rotated rearward. It is possible.

Next, the configuration of the front door frame 14 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front side of the main body frame 13. The front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 21 so that almost the entire game area can be viewed from the front. The window portion 21 has a substantially oval shape and is fitted with a transparent glass 22.

  As shown in FIG. 2, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 21. For example, an annular illumination part 23 incorporating a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window part 21. In the annular illumination part 23, lighting or blinking is performed in accordance with a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. In addition, an error display lamp unit 24 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 23 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. Further, on the left and right sides, a prize ball lamp unit 25 that is lit during the prize ball payout is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 26 is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 25 to output a sound effect or the like corresponding to the gaming state.

  Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 that bulge to the near side are provided side by side. An upper plate 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31. Inside the lower bulging portion 32, a lower plate 34 that is also open upward is provided. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device (described later: 224) and guiding them to the game ball launching device (described later: 110) side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing game balls that become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the window portion 21, the upper plate 33, and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14. In the conventional pachinko machine, at least the window part and the lower plate are provided as separate units, and the window part can be rotated independently with respect to the lower plate. There was a boundary between the units. In this case, an illegal act performed by inserting a fraudulent jig or the like from the boundary is assumed. In addition, a fraud suppression structure can be provided at the boundary between the units in order to suppress such fraud, but this leads to a complicated configuration. Further, it is not preferable in design that a boundary is generated in the front portion of the pachinko machine. On the other hand, as described above, since the window portion 21, the upper plate 33, and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14, a boundary is generated between the window portion 21 and the lower plate 34. No, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

  The upper bulging portion 31 is provided with a ball lending operation device 36. The ball lending operation device 36 is provided with a ball lending button 37, a return button 38, and a frequency display unit 39. With a card or the like inserted into the ball lending device Y, the ball lending operation device 36 can perform a ball lending operation, a card return operation, and confirmation of the card frequency. That is, the ball lending button 37 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is paid out as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. The return button 38 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the ball lending apparatus Y. The frequency display unit 39 displays remaining amount information such as a card.

  The upper bulging portion 31 is further provided with an operation button 35 that can be operated by the player. The operation button 35 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the effect content of the variable display performed by the effect symbol display device (described later: 91) or changing the effect content at the time of reach.

  A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to protrude toward the front side. By operating the game ball launch handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launch device (described later: 110).

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 15 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201.

  The back pack 201 is formed of a synthetic resin having transparency, and includes a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward from the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Configured.

  The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is opened, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit (described later: 86).

  The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 at the upper right portion thereof. The external terminal plate 213 is provided with a plurality of output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals.

  The base portion 211 is provided with a main body frame opening switch 217 that detects whether or not the main body frame 13 is opened (or closed) outside the external terminal plate 213. In a state where the main body frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contact of the main body frame opening switch 217 is closed and the closing of the main body frame 13 is detected. In a state where the main body frame 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11, The metal contact is opened and the opening of the main body frame 13 is detected.

  The main body frame opening switch 217 outputs a main body frame opening signal to the main control device (described later: 162) when the main body frame 13 is in an open state, and when the main body frame 13 is in a closed state, the main body frame is opened. Stop signal output. Specifically, a LOW level signal is output when the main body frame 13 is open, and a HIGH level signal is output when the main body frame 13 is closed. The present invention is not limited to this, and a high level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is open, and a low level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is closed. . Moreover, it is good also as a structure which outputs an electrical signal only in the state in which the main body frame 13 is open | released.

  The base portion 211 is further provided with a pair of upper and lower latch pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 13 by inserting the latch pins 214 through bearings (not shown) provided in the main body frame 13. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a fastener 215 for fastening to a fastening hole (not shown) provided in the main body frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the main body frame 13 by fitting the fastener 215 into the fastening hole.

  The base portion 211 is further provided with a payout mechanism portion 202 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. That is, a tank 221 that opens upward is provided at the top of the back pack 201. The game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 221. Below the tank 221, a tank rail 222 that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. A case rail 223 extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223.

  The case rail 223 is provided with a ball non-detection sensor 223a so as to detect a game ball connected from the tank 221 to the payout device 224 through a passage in the case rail 223. The ball non-detection sensor 223a is configured by a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and detects a change in the magnetic field when the game ball passes through the detection range and outputs it as an electrical signal. The ball non-detection sensor 223a is not limited to a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and may be any as long as it can detect a game ball. For example, a photo sensor or a limit sensor may be used. Good.

  The ball non-detection sensor 223a outputs an electrical signal to the payout control device 242. Specifically, a LOW level signal is output when a game ball is not detected, and a HIGH level signal is output when a game ball is detected. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a high level signal may be output when a game ball is not detected, and a LOW level signal may be output when a game ball is detected. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which outputs an electrical signal only in the state which is detecting the game ball.

  The payout control device 242 determines whether or not the tank 221 is in a no-ball state based on the detection result of the no-ball detection sensor 223a. Specifically, when the non-detection state of the game ball in the ball non-detection sensor 223a is continued until a predetermined period elapses, it is determined that the tank 221 is in the no-ball state. When it is determined by the payout control device 242 that the tank 221 is in the absence of a ball, the payout of the game ball by the payout device 224 is stopped. This prevents the dispensing device 224 from continuing to operate even though the tank 221 is in the absence of a ball. The stop of the payout operation is canceled when the ball 221 in the tank 221 is released and the game ball is detected by the ball non-detection sensor 223a. Further, when it is determined in the dispensing control device 242 that the tank 221 is in the absence of a ball, a notification process corresponding to that is executed. In addition, when a ball clogging occurs in the tank 221 and the game ball does not flow to the payout device 224 side, it is determined that there is no ball.

  The case rail 223 is provided with a ball removal switch 223b. For example, when the game balls stored in the tank 221 are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10, the ball removal switch 223b is pushed to discharge all the game balls on the case rail 223, and the case rail 223 and its downstream side The game balls stored in the game can be discharged. Note that the installation location of the ball removal switch 223b is not limited to the case rail 223, and may be installed, for example, in the payout control device 242.

  In the payout device 224, game balls are paid out. The paid-out game balls are detected by a pay-out ball detection sensor 258 provided in a passage on the exit side. Then, it is supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base part 211 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  A backpack substrate 229 is installed in the dispensing mechanism unit 202. The back pack substrate 229 is supplied with, for example, a main power of 24 volts AC and is turned on or off by a switching operation of the power switch 229a.

  A control device assembly unit 204 is attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front-rear direction.

  The control device assembly unit 204 is configured to have a horizontally long mounting base 241. On the mounting base 241, a payout control device 242, a power source and launch control device 243, and a ball rental connection terminal plate 249 are mounted. The payout control device 242, the power and launch control device 243, and the ball lending connection terminal plate 249 have the payout control device 242 and the ball lend connection terminal plate 249 behind the pachinko machine 10, and the power supply and launch control device 243 as the pachinko machine. 10 are placed one on top of the other so as to be in front of 10.

  The payout control device 242 includes a payout control board that controls the payout device 224. The payout control board is accommodated in a colorless and transparent board box 244. The payout command signal from the payout control device 242 to the payout device 224 is relayed by the back pack substrate 229. In addition, the payout control device 242 is provided with a state return switch 245. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout device 224, the ball jam is eliminated. A 7-segment display 242a is mounted on the payout control board. By opening the main body frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11, the display content of the 7-segment display 242a can be visually recognized through the substrate box 244.

  The power source and launch control device 243 includes a power source and launch control board that generates predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and controls the launch of the game ball in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. Has been. The power supply and launch control board is housed in a board box 246.

  The power supply and launch control device 243 is provided with a RAM erase switch 247. The pachinko machine 10 has a function for storing various data, and even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 can maintain the state at the time of the power failure, and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure. ing. Therefore, for example, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure as in the case of the game hall being closed, the state before the turn-off is stored and held, but if the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 247, the data in the RAM is saved. It is supposed to be initialized.

  The ball lending connection terminal plate 249 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y, the payout control device 242 and the ball lending operation device 36, and mainly takes in a command for a ball lending operation by a player and supplies it to the payout control device 242. Output.

Next, the configuration of the game board 81 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a front view of the game board 81.
As shown in FIG. 6, the game board 81 includes a wooden base plate 81a cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of nails 88 for guiding a game ball, windmills, rails 101 and 102, a general winning opening 82, A variable winning device 83, a start winning port 84, a variable display unit 86, and the like are assembled. And the peripheral part of the game board 81 is attached to the back surface side of the main body frame 13. FIG. The general winning port 82, the variable winning device 83, the starting winning port 84, and the variable display unit 86 are provided in a through hole formed in the base plate 81a by router processing, and are fixed from the front side of the game board 81 with wood screws or the like. Yes. The front center portion of the game board 81 can be viewed from the front side of the front door frame 14 through the window portion 21.

  On the front surface of the game board 81, an inner rail 101 formed by bending a belt-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is erected. Similarly, an outer rail 102 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is provided on the outer side of the inner rail 101. The inner rail 101 and the outer rail 102 are arranged with an interval through which a game ball can pass. Between the lower right tip of the inner rail 101 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 102, a resin arc member 103 formed by providing an arc on the inner surface side is provided. The arc member 103 is fixed by being driven into the base plate 81a. The outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 81 is surrounded by the rails 101 and 102, and the front and rear are surrounded by the base plate 81a and the glass 22, so that a game area where a game is played is formed on the front surface of the game board 81 by the behavior of the game ball. Is done. The game area is a substantially circular area formed on the front surface of the game board 81 and defined by the rails 101 and 102 and the arc member 103.

  The rails 101 and 102 are for guiding a game ball launched from a game ball launching device (described later: 110) to the upper part of the game board 81. A return ball prevention member 104 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 101, and a situation in which a game ball guided to the upper part of the game board 81 once reverses the guide rail constituted by the rails 101 and 102 is prevented. Is done. A return rubber 105 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 102 at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the game ball, and the game ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 105, and the game area is reduced while the momentum is attenuated. Is bounced back to the center.

  A special symbol display device 93 is provided in the upper right part of the game area. The special symbol display device 93 is displayed under the control of the main control device (described later: 162), and mainly displays the change in the effect symbol and the result thereof, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The special symbol display device 93 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 93a which are light emitting means and a 7-segment display 93b.

  The LED 93a indicates the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 by a lighting state, indicates whether or not the production symbol is fluctuating by a lighting state, and indicates whether the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol or an off symbol depending on the lighting state. Or the number of reserved balls is indicated by the lighting state. Note that the LEDs 93a are configured so that the light emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 can be notified with a small number of LEDs depending on the combination of the light emission colors. .

  The 7-segment display 93b is for displaying the number of rounds in a big hit and an error display.

  A variable display unit 86 is provided at the center of the game area. The variable display unit 86 is provided with an effect symbol display device 91 composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a normal symbol display device 94 composed of LEDs. The variable display unit 86 is provided with a center frame 92 so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect symbol display device 91.

  The effect symbol display device 91 variably displays the effect symbol in response to winning at the start winning opening 84. On the effect symbol display device 91, three symbol rows of left, middle and right are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. Each symbol sequence is composed of a plurality of effect symbols, and these effect symbols are scrolled vertically for each symbol column, so that variable display is performed. The effect symbol display device 91 is configured by a variable display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix display device, and a drum that variably displays by rotation of a motor, instead of the LCD. Also good.

  When a game ball wins the start winning opening 84 while the effect symbol is changing on the effect symbol display device 91, the number of winnings is suspended up to four times. The number of balls on hold is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and also lit on the hold lamp 96. Four hold lamps 96 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holds, and are provided symmetrically above the effect symbol display device 91.

  The normal symbol display device 94 variably displays the normal symbol when the through gate 85 passes. The normal symbol display device 94 includes a normal symbol display unit 94 a and a holding lamp 95. In the normal symbol display device 94, the display unit 94 a performs variable display by alternately lighting the “O” normal symbol and the “X” normal symbol. When the change display stops at a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol “◯”), the movable pieces (electric tulips) provided on both sides of the start winning opening 84 are opened for a predetermined time, and the starting winning opening 84 is opened. It becomes easy to win.

  If the game ball passes through the through gate 85 while the normal symbol is changing on the normal symbol display device 94, the number of passes is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and also displayed on the hold lamp 95. Four hold lamps 95 are provided for the maximum number of holds, and are provided symmetrically below the effect symbol display device 91.

  Below the variable display unit 86, there is provided a start winning opening 84 through which a game ball can be won. When a game ball wins at the start winning opening 84, the start winning opening sensor 154 is turned on, and a big hit lottery is performed by the main controller (described later: 162). Further, when a game ball wins at the start winning opening 84, five game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A variable winning device 83 is provided below the start winning opening 84. A laterally long rectangular large winning opening 83a is provided at a substantially central portion of the variable winning device 83. As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the jackpot is won, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 93a is turned on to indicate that it is a jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the production symbol display device 91. Is reported. After that, a big hit occurs. When a big win is reached, the special winning opening 83a that is normally closed is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds have elapsed or ten game balls have been won). When a game ball wins the big prize opening 83a, 15 game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  The special prize opening 83a is closed when a predetermined condition is established, and after the closure, the special prize opening 83a is opened again until the predetermined condition is established. The opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 83a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. Therefore, during the big hit, a larger amount of prize balls are paid out to the player than usual.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 83 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening and closing plate that covers the large winning opening 83a, and a solenoid for opening and closing the front side with the lower side of the opening and closing plate as an axis. Yes. The large winning opening 83a is normally closed so that a game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win. On the other hand, at the time of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side, and an open state in which the game ball is likely to win the big winning opening 83a is temporarily formed. It operates so as to repeat the above state alternately.

  In addition, a plurality of general winning ports 82 through which game balls can be won are provided on the left and right sides of the start winning port 84. When game balls win the general winning opening 82, 5 to 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, an out port 87 is provided at the bottom of the game area. The game balls that have not won any of the winning ports 82 to 84 are led out to the discharge passage (not shown) through the out port 87.

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 81. It can be visually recognized through 14 small windows.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system 300.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control system 300 includes a main control device 162, a payout control device 242, an audio lamp control device 143, a display control device 302 that performs display control of the effect symbol display device 91, a power source and a launch. And a control device 243.

  The main control unit 162 includes an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 310 that is a one-chip type microprocessor such as a DIP (Dual Inline Package), an input port 316 for inputting data from the outside of the main control unit 162, and the main control unit 162 and an output port 318 for outputting data to the outside. The MPU 310, the input port 316 and the output port 318 are connected to each other via the bus 320.

  The MPU 310 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 310 and fixed value data, a RAM 314 that functions as a work area for storing various data when the control program is executed, It has various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

  The RAM 314 has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal register of the MPU 310, a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 310, and a work area for storing values such as various flags, counters, and I / Os (work Region). The RAM 314 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply and launch control device 243 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 314 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down (including when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure; hereinafter the same), values such as I / O are stored in the RAM 314. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including when the power is turned on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is turned off based on the information stored in the RAM 314. Writing to the RAM 314 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (FIG. 18), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 314 is executed in the startup process (FIG. 17) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 243c to the NMI terminal of the MPU 310 when the power is shut off. When the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 310, the NMI allocation is performed as a power failure process. Process (FIG. 14) is executed.

  In the input port 316, winning port sensors 152 a to 152 c that detect game balls won in each general winning port 82, a count sensor 153 that detects game balls won in the variable winning device 83, and a starting winning port 84 are won. Connected to the start winning port sensor 154 for detecting the game ball, the gate sensor 155 for detecting the game ball passing through the through gate 85, the launch control unit 243b, the RAM erasing switch circuit 243d, the payout control device 242, and the like Has been.

  The output port 318 is connected to a payout control device 242, an audio lamp control device 143, a special symbol display device 93, a normal symbol display device 94, a launch control unit 243 b, a solenoid of the variable winning device 83, and the like. ing. The MPU 310 transmits various commands for performing game effect control or game ball payout control to the sound lamp control device 143 and the payout control device 242 via the output port 318, respectively. The communication with the sound lamp control device 143 is one-way from the main control device 162 to the sound lamp control device 143. On the other hand, communication with the payout control device 242 is bidirectional.

  The payout control device 242 is connected to a main control device 162, a payout device 224, a ball lending connection terminal plate 249, and a ball non-detection sensor 223a. Further, the ball lending device Y is connected to the ball lending connection terminal plate 249.

  A main control device 162, a sound output device 362, a lamp display device 364, a display control device 302, and an operation button 35 are connected to the sound lamp control device 143. Furthermore, an effect symbol display device 91 is connected to the display control device 302.

  The power supply and launch control device 243 includes a power supply unit 243a that supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a launch control unit 243b that controls the launch of the game ball, a power failure monitoring circuit 243c that monitors power shutdown due to a power failure, The RAM erase switch circuit 243d is connected to the RAM erase switch 247.

  The power supply unit 243a is connected to a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like via a transformer, for example. Then, based on the external power supplied from the transformer, a necessary operating voltage is supplied to each of the control devices 162, 242, 143, 302 and the like. As its outline, the power supply unit 243a takes in the AC 24 volt power supplied from the transformer, drives the various switches, solenoids, motors, etc., 12 volt voltage, logic 5 volt voltage, RAM A backup voltage or the like for backup is generated, and the necessary voltage is supplied to each of the control devices 162, 242, 143, 302 and the like with the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage.

  The game ball launcher 110 is connected to the launch controller 243b. When the main controller 162 instructs the launch control unit 243b to launch the game ball, the launch control unit 243b sets the game ball launch device 110 so that the game ball is launched with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41. Control. Specifically, when a player touches the game ball launch handle 41 with a touch sensor (not shown) and a launch stop switch (not shown) for stopping launch is not operated, The solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41, and the game ball is launched with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 243c is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SG1 when the power is shut off. The power failure monitoring circuit 243c monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 243a. When this voltage becomes less than 22 volts, it is determined that a power failure (power shutdown) has occurred. Power failure signal SG1 is output to control device 162 and payout control device 242. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 162 and the payout controller 242 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process (FIG. 14). The power supply unit 243a has a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system 300, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. It is configured to maintain the output at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 162 and payout controller 242 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 243d is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 162 and the payout controller 242 when the RAM erase switch 247 is pressed. The main controller 162 and the payout controller 242 clear the respective backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the power is turned on.

Next, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the effect symbol display device 91.

  FIG. 8A schematically shows the display screen area division setting and the effective line setting, and FIG. 8B shows an example of an actual display screen.

  The production symbols are composed of 10 types of main symbols with numbers “0” to “9”. Each main symbol is configured by attaching numbers “0” to “9” in front of a symbol made of a wooden box. Of these, the main symbols with odd numbers (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) have a large number added to almost the entire front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (“0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) are used to protect characters such as furoshiki, helmets, etc. A simulated accessory symbol is added, so that an even number is small in green on the lower right side of the accessory symbol and is displayed on the front side of the accessory symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is roughly divided into two vertically. The lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner, and the other upper third is the auxiliary display area Ds for displaying the notice effect and the character.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 on the left, middle, and right. Three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, effect symbols “0” to “9” are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending numerical order, and each symbol column Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform a variable display. In the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so that they appear in descending order. The middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, a maximum of three effect symbols can be displayed for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle portion of the main display area Dm is the effective line L1, and the effect symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2 in each variable display. A jackpot video is displayed as a jackpot if the jackpot symbols are arranged on the active line L1 when the effect symbol is stopped.

  The sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm. Furthermore, it is equally divided into three notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Here, the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are usually covered with a double-open opaque door that is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid, and sometimes the solenoid is excited and the door is opened to the front side. The display area is visible to the player. The center notice area Ds2 is a display area that is always visible without being covered by the door.

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 8B, a total of nine effect symbols are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are covered and the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If one or both of the left and right doors are opened during the variable display, a video is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and the player is informed that it is easier to make a big hit than usual. Is done. In the center notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (in this embodiment, a boy wearing a bee) usually performs a predetermined action, sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, A notice effect will be performed. The display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle. However, the effect symbols and characters are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds. It can also be done.

Next, the type of game state (hereinafter referred to as game type) will be described.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the jackpot type.

  In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, five types of jackpot types are defined as non-probable large jackpot, probable big jackpot, JUB jackpot, sudden jackpot and latent jackpot. In addition, a small hit is also defined as a hit type.

  If the jackpot lottery results in a non-probable big hit, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a to indicate that it is a non-probable big jackpot, and the effect symbol display device 91 displays a non-probable variation in the jackpot symbol. Control the display so that a non-probable jackpot occurs after that. The non-probable symbol is, for example, a combination in which the main symbol is an even number of slots such as “222”, “444”, and “666” in the effect symbol display device 91. In addition, a round (hereinafter referred to as a long open round) in which the grand prize winning opening 83a is opened for a long time (for example, 29 [s]) in one round continues for a maximum of 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the big prize opening 83a while the big prize opening 83a is open, one round is completed even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot presentation is over, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is controlled to be in a normal state lower than the probability variation state, and the short time state in which the variation time of the production symbol is shorter than the normal state is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Control to continue.

  In the short time state, the opening time of the electric tulip at the start winning opening 84 is longer than in the normal state (for example, in the normal state, 0.2 [s] is opened, but in the short time state, the opening time is 2 [s]. Or the number of times the electric tulip is opened is greater than in the normal state (for example, one opening is performed in the normal state, and three opening is performed in the short-time state). In the short-time state, the winning probability that the electric tulip opens is higher than that in the normal state, or the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state. Note that a combination thereof may be used. For example, the winning probability of opening the electric tulip may be higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the electric tulip in the start winning opening 84 may be longer than in the normal state. As described above, in the short-time state, the winning opportunities to the start winning opening 84 are increased, so that the digestion of the game ball can be suppressed.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, when the probability variation jackpot is reached, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a so as to indicate that the probability variation jackpot is achieved, and the effect symbol display symbol on the effect symbol display device 91 is stopped and displayed. Then, control is performed so that a probability variation jackpot is generated. For example, in the effect symbol display device 91, the probability variation symbol is a combination in which the main symbol is composed of odd numbers such as “111”, “333”, and “555”. In addition, the long open round continues up to 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the big prize opening 83a while the big prize opening 83a is open, one round is completed even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot presentation is finished, control is performed so that the probability variation state is established, and control is performed so that the short-time state continues until the next jackpot.

  When the non-probable jackpot or the probable jackpot is reached, a jackpot signal with a short time is output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the jackpot effect to the end of the jackpot effect. The jackpot signal with time reduction is output from one of the output terminals of the external terminal board 213. Therefore, since the number of jackpots is displayed with “1” added in the call lamp device 500, the player can grasp that the jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the JUB jackpot is reached, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a to indicate that it is a JUB jackpot, and the effect symbol display device 91 stops and displays the winning symbol symbols. Then, control is performed so that a JUB jackpot is generated. The stochastic symbol is, for example, a combination that is difficult to distinguish from an off symbol such as “341”. When a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed after the start of the jackpot effect, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the jackpot has occurred. In addition, a round (hereinafter, referred to as a short opening round) in which the big winning opening 83a is opened for a short time (for example, 60 [ms]) is continued 15 times in one round, and then a long opening round is continued up to 14 times. When nine game balls are won in the big prize opening 83a while the big prize opening 83a is open, one round is completed even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot presentation is finished, control is performed so that the probability variation state is established, and control is performed so that the short-time state continues until the next jackpot.

  In the case of JUB jackpot, the jackpot signal with a short time is not output from the external terminal board 213 until the occurrence of jackpot is displayed from the start of the jackpot presentation (for example, 25 [s]), and then the jackpot presentation A jackpot signal with a short time is output from the external terminal board 213 until the end. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, so that the player can grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device 500. Can not. As a result, the player can expect that a JUB jackpot will occur until a predetermined time has elapsed even if the confident symbol is stopped and displayed, thereby reducing the possibility that the game taste will decrease. it can. In addition, although it cannot be grasped that it is JUB big hit by the lighting mode of LED93a, since the lighting mode of LED93a is complicated and various, it is difficult to grasp at a glance.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the winning jackpot is won, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a to indicate that it is a winning jackpot, and the effect symbol display device 91 stops and displays the winning jackpot symbol. Then, control is performed so that a sudden big hit occurs. When a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed after the start of the jackpot effect, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the probability change state is reached. In addition, 15 short open rounds continue. When nine game balls are won in the big prize opening 83a while the big prize opening 83a is open, one round is completed even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot presentation is finished, control is performed so that the probability variation state is established, and control is performed so that the short-time state continues until the next jackpot.

  When the winning hit is a big hit, the short hit jackpot signal is not output from the external terminal board 213 until the transition from the start of the big hit effect to the probability change state is displayed (for example, 25 [s]), and then the big hit A jackpot signal with a time reduction is output from the external terminal board 213 until the end of the production. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the transition to the probability change state is displayed, so that the player understands that the sudden jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device 500. I can't. As a result, the player can expect the occurrence of a sudden big hit until a predetermined time has elapsed even if the suspicion symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility of a decrease in the game taste may be reduced. it can. In addition, although it is not possible to grasp | ascertain that it is a big hit by the lighting mode of LED93a, since the lighting mode of LED93a is complicated and various, it is difficult to grasp at a glance.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the potential big hit is won, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a so as to indicate that the potential big hit is won, and the effect symbol display device 91 stops the big hit symbol among the jackpot symbols. The display is then controlled so that a potential big hit occurs. In addition, 15 short open rounds continue. When nine game balls are won in the big prize opening 83a while the big prize opening 83a is open, one round is completed even before the opening time elapses. After the jackpot effect is finished, control is performed so that the probability variation state is achieved, and control is performed so that the time-saving state continues until the next jackpot only when the time-saving state is established. In the potential big hit, the opening time of the big prize opening 83a in one round is extremely short, and the period (opening time) of one round is short. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness as if the player suddenly shifted to a probable state without making a big hit. Furthermore, it becomes easy for amusement stores to make a balance between the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the operation.

  When the potential big hit is won, the time-saving big hit signal is not output from the external terminal board 213. However, in the time-saving state, a jackpot signal with a time-shortening is output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the jackpot presentation to the end of the jackpot presentation. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change except in the case of a short-time state, so that the player understands that a latent jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device 500. I can't. Accordingly, the player can expect the occurrence of a latent big hit when the suspicion symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the game taste is lowered can be reduced. In addition, although it is not possible to grasp | ascertain that it is a potential big hit by the lighting mode of LED93a, since the lighting mode of LED93a is complicated and various, it is difficult to grasp at a glance.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a so as to indicate that it is a big win, and the effect symbol display device 91 stops and displays the sudden winning symbols. Then, control is performed so that a small hit occurs. Further, the operation of opening the special winning opening 83a for a short time (for example, 60 [ms]) continues 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the big prize opening 83a while the big prize opening 83a is open, the small hit effect ends. After the small hit effect is finished, control is performed so as to maintain the original state. For example, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are maintained in the probability variation state and the time reduction state, and the normal state and non-time reduction state are maintained in the normal state and the non-time reduction state.

  In the case of a small hit, the short hit jackpot signal is not output from the external terminal board 213. Therefore, since the number of jackpots does not change in the call lamp device 500, even if the player sees the display of the call lamp device 500, the player cannot grasp that the jackpot has occurred. As a result, the player cannot be distinguished from the potential big hit when the suspicion symbol is stopped and displayed, and can expect the occurrence of the potential big hit, thus reducing the game preference. The possibility can be reduced. In addition, although it is not possible to grasp that it is a small hit by the lighting mode of the LED 93a, since the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse, it is difficult to grasp at a glance.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, two types of out-of-reach and out-of-reach are defined as out-of-game types among the game types.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the reach is out of reach, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a to indicate that it is out of reach. At the same time, the left symbol and the right symbol among the three symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the player is expected to win the jackpot. Further, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the right symbol, so that the out-of-reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, and thereafter, control is performed so that the symbol is removed.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the non-reach is lost, the special symbol display device 93 turns on the LED 93a so as to indicate that it is a non-reach and the non-reach off symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 without performing the reach effect. Is displayed in a stopped state, and then controlled so as to be released.

Next, a random number counter used in the main controller 162 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the counter buffer and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 314.

  The MPU 310 performs jackpot lottery, display setting of the special symbol display device 93, and the like using various random number counters. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, a jackpot random number counter C1 for performing a jackpot lottery, a jackpot type random number counter C2 for determining a jackpot type, and whether to perform a reach effect or not. The reach random number counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS for determining the variation pattern of the effect design are used. Also, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 for setting an initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, a normal lottery random number counter C4 for performing a normal lottery for displaying a lottery result on the normal symbol display device 94, and a normal lottery random number A second initial value random number counter CINI2 for setting an initial value of the counter C4 is used.

  The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “738”. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“738”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the jackpot random number counter C1, the initial value is set to the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 when the maximum value is reached. The value of a random number that is a big hit (hereinafter referred to as a big hit value) is set in each of the normal state and the probability variation state. In the normal state, for example, the number of jackpot values is two, and the values are “373” and “727”. On the other hand, for the probability variation state, for example, the number of jackpot values is 14, and the values are “59”, “109”, “163”, “211”, “263”, “317”, “367”. ”,“ 421 ”,“ 479 ”,“ 523 ”,“ 631 ”,“ 683 ”,“ 733 ”. Also, the random number value (hereinafter referred to as “small hit value”) that is a small hit is “157”, for example.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within the same numerical range (“0” to “738”) as the big hit random number counter C1. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“738”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value is set to “0”. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated at a different period from the big hit random number counter C1. As a result, the jackpot random number counter C1 can be irregularly updated, so that the possibility of fraud can be reduced.

  The jackpot type random number counter C2 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “99”. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“99”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the jackpot type random number counter C2, the initial value is set to “0”. For example, random number values that become non-probable variation jackpots (hereinafter referred to as non-probability variation jackpot type values) are “0” to “34”, for example. For example, random number values that are probable jackpots (hereinafter referred to as probable jackpot type values) are “35” to “74”, for example. The random number value (hereinafter referred to as the JUB jackpot type value) that becomes a JUB jackpot is, for example, “75” to “79”. The random number value (hereinafter, referred to as the “accuracy big hit type value”) that becomes the big hit is “80” to “89”, for example. For example, the value of a random number that is a potential big hit (hereinafter referred to as a latent big hit type value) is “90” to “99”, for example. Thus, since there are five types of jackpots, the stage symbols that are stopped and displayed on the stage symbol display device 91 are modes corresponding to five types of jackpots, modes corresponding to small jackpots, and 1 corresponding to a loss. Any one of a total of seven types of modes with the types of modes is selected.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “1998”. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“1998”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the reach random number counter C3, the initial value is set to “0”. Random values (hereinafter referred to as reach values) for performing a reach effect when deviating are, for example, “1887” to “1998”.

  The variation pattern random number counter CS is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “210”. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“210”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, the initial value is set to “0”.

  The normal lottery random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “250”, for example. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“250”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the normal lottery random number counter C4, the initial value is set to the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 when the maximum value is reached. The number of random number values to be won is, for example, 149, and the values are “5” to “153”.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within the same numerical range (“0” to “250”) as the normal lottery random number counter C4. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“250”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the second initial value random number counter CINI2, the initial value is set to “0”. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated at a different period from the normal lottery random number counter C4. As a result, the regular lottery random number counter C4 can be updated irregularly, so that the possibility of fraud can be reduced.

  The RAM 314 is provided with a counter buffer. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is stored in the counter buffer.

  The RAM 314 has a reserved ball storage area. The reserved ball storage area is composed of one execution area and four reserved areas. One hold area stores the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation pattern random number counter CS at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning slot 84. Specifically, if no random number counter value is stored in any of the reserved areas, it is stored in the first reserved area. When a random number counter value is stored in the first reserved area, it is stored in the second reserved area. If random number counter values are stored in the first and second reserved areas, they are stored in the third reserved area. If random number counter values are stored in the first to third reserved areas, they are stored in the fourth reserved area. If random number counter values are stored in all reserved areas, they are not stored in any reserved area.

  The random number counter value in the holding area is shifted to the execution area side every time a big hit lottery is performed. Specifically, the random number counter value in the first reserved area is shifted to the execution area, and then the random number counter value in the second reserved area is shifted to the first reserved area. Next, the random number counter value in the third reserved area is shifted to the second reserved area, and then the random number counter value in the fourth reserved area is shifted to the third reserved area.

Next, the type of command will be described.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing command types.
As shown in FIG. 11, the command types include a variation pattern command, a stop type command, a confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, a round start command, and a round end command.

  The variation pattern command includes a command for designating any one of a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern corresponds to the game type. For example, the variation pattern 3 corresponds to a gaming state that is out of play after performing a normal reach production that is a normal reach production, and the variation pattern 8 is a non-probable change big hit after performing a flashy super reach production than the normal reach production. Corresponds to the gaming state. Further, the variation pattern 10 corresponds to a gaming state that becomes a promising big hit after performing a special reach production that is more flashy than the super reach production, and the fluctuation pattern 12 becomes a gaming state that becomes a promising big hit after performing a special variation display. It corresponds. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 at the start of variation of the effect symbol together with the stop type command.

  The stop type command is used to specify an off symbol as a stop symbol for a production symbol, a command for specifying a non-probable variation symbol as a stop symbol for a production symbol, and a probability variation symbol as a stop symbol for a production symbol. Command and a command for designating a stochastic symbol as a stop symbol of the effect symbol. These do not specify the specific contents of the stop symbol, but merely specify the type of the stop symbol. That is, only the stop symbol type is determined by the main controller 162 and the specific contents of the stop symbol are determined by the display controller 302, so that the processing load on the main controller 162 can be reduced. The stop type command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 immediately after the transmission of the variation pattern command.

  The confirmation command is a command for designating confirmation of the stop display of the effect symbol. The confirmation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 at the end of the variation of the effect symbol.

  The opening command corresponds to a non-probable jackpot, a probable jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot or a jackpot, and is a command for designating the start of a jackpot effect or a jackpot effect. Therefore, the display control device 302 can specify the non-probable big hit, the probability big hit, the JUB big hit, the sudden big hit, the latent big hit or the small hit from the opening command. The opening command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 at the start of the big hit effect or at the start of the small hit effect.

  The ending command corresponds to a non-probable jackpot, a probable jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot or a jackpot, and is a command for designating the end of the jackpot effect or the jackpot effect. Therefore, the display control device 302 can specify the non-probable big jackpot, the probable big jackpot, the JUB big jackpot, the sudden big jackpot, the latent big jackpot or the small jackpot from the ending command. The opening command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 at the end of the big hit effect or at the end of the small hit effect.

  The round start command is a command for designating the start of a round in the jackpot effect. The round start command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 at the start of the round.

  The round end command is a command for designating the end of the round in the jackpot effect. The round end command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 at the end of the round.

  As other command types, there are a payout initialization command, a payout return command, a prize ball command, a power-off command, and other various commands. The commands in FIG. 11 are merely representative commands.

Next, the data structure of the ROM 312 will be described.
The ROM 312 stores a plurality of variation pattern tables for determining a variation pattern and a distribution structure table for determining the variation pattern table.

First, the data structure of the distribution structure table will be described.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a part of the data structure of the distribution structure table 404.

The variation pattern table is provided corresponding to each of the jackpot and miss.
A plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to jackpots are provided for each jackpot type.

  A plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to non-probable variation jackpots (hereinafter referred to as non-probability variation jackpot variation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A non-probable variation jackpot variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The non-probable variation jackpot variation pattern table shares a part of the variation pattern table corresponding to the probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table). Therefore, there is no dedicated variation pattern table corresponding only to the uncertain variation big hit. As a result, since it is impossible to distinguish whether it is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit from the variation pattern, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game taste is lowered even in the case of the non-probable big hit. The non-probable large hit variation pattern table is referred to after the number of reserved balls is subtracted (described later: S606, S704), so the range of the number of reserved balls is “0” to “3”. Yes. Further, in FIG. 12, the range of the number of reserved balls from “0” to “3” is illustrated for convenience, but actually, an uncertain change big hit variation pattern table is provided for each number of held balls. The same applies to the other variation pattern tables.

  The variation pattern command determined by the non-probable variation jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to the game type other than the probability variation jackpot. Therefore, the display control device 302 can specify the probability variation jackpot or the non-probability variation jackpot from the variation pattern command.

  A plurality of probability variation jackpot variation pattern tables are provided for each number of reserved balls. A probability variation jackpot variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. Of the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table, the variation pattern command determined by the dedicated variation pattern table corresponding only to the probability variation jackpot does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can identify the probable big hit from the variation pattern command.

  A plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to JUB jackpots (hereinafter referred to as JUB jackpot variation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A JUB jackpot variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the JUB jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can specify the JUB jackpot from the variation pattern command.

  A plurality of variation pattern tables (hereinafter referred to as “accuracy large hit variation pattern tables”) corresponding to the likelihood big hits are provided for each number of reserved balls. A random hit variation pattern table corresponding to each number of held balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the random hit variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can identify the sudden hit from the variation pattern command.

  A plurality of variation pattern tables (hereinafter referred to as “latency probability variation pattern table”) corresponding to the latent probability hit are provided for each number of reserved balls. A latent probability hit variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the probability hit variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can specify the latent probability big hit from the variation pattern command.

  A plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to small hits (hereinafter referred to as small hit variation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. The small hit variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the small hit variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can identify the small hit from the variation pattern command.

  On the other hand, a plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to detachment (hereinafter referred to as detachment variation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. A deviation variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. Here, the variation pattern table corresponding to the reach failure and the variation pattern table corresponding to the non-reach failure are provided separately. For example, in the example of FIG. 12, the deviation variation pattern table corresponding to the value of the reach random number counter C3 “0” to “1886” corresponds to the variation pattern table corresponding to non-reach deviation, and the other variation variation pattern tables. However, it corresponds to the variation pattern table corresponding to the loss of reach. In the example of FIG. 12, only the range in which the number of reserved balls is “0” to “1” is illustrated, but the range of “2” to “3” is also set for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. A deviation pattern table is provided.

  The variation pattern command determined by the deviation variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can identify either out of reach or out of reach from the variation pattern command.

  In the distribution structure table 404, as shown in FIG. 12, addresses to the variation pattern table are registered for each of the values of big hit / small hit / off, game type, number of reserved balls and reach random number counter. . In the example of FIG. 12, the result of the jackpot lottery is “big jackpot”, the jackpot type is “non-probable variation jackpot”, the number of held balls is “0” to “3”, and the value of the reach random number counter is “0” to “998”. In some cases, an address to the variation pattern table 1 is associated.

Next, the data structure of the variation pattern table will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the data structure of the variation pattern table 406.

  In the variation pattern table 406, as shown in FIG. 13, for example, 211 records are registered corresponding to the numerical range of the variation pattern random number counter CS. Each record includes a field for registering a variation pattern number indicating a variation pattern. The value of the variation pattern random number counter CS is acquired, the variation pattern number is read from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value, and the variation pattern specified by the read variation pattern number is determined. For example, when the random number counter value is “30”, the variation pattern number is read from the 30th record. In the example of FIG. 13, since “18” is read from the fluctuation pattern table 406, the fluctuation pattern 18 is determined.

Next, processing executed by the main controller 162 will be described.
The MPU 310 activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 312 and executes main control processing. The main control process is broadly divided into an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal, a timer interrupt process activated periodically, and a startup process activated upon power-on. The main process is executed after the start-up process.

First, the NMI interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by main controller 162.

  The NMI interrupt process is a process that is started by interrupting the current control when the power failure signal SG1 is input from the NMI terminal. When the NMI interrupt process is executed in the MPU 310, as shown in FIG. Migrate to

  In step S100, the power failure flag indicating that the power interruption has occurred is turned on, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

Next, the timer interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by main controller 162.

  The timer interrupt process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]). When the timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S200 as shown in FIG.

  In step S200, the state of various sensors such as the ball detection sensors 152 to 155 except for the RAM erasing switch 247 and the various switches are read, the state of the switches is determined, and the detection information indicating the detection result of the switches is stored in the RAM 314. Execute the switch reading process.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S202, and the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, “1” is added to each value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the maximum value is exceeded, each value is set to “0”. The updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S204, where the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary lottery random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, “1” is added to each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the normal lottery random number counter C4, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is set. To do. The updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S206, where a start winning process for determining a winning to the start winning opening 84 is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

Next, the start winning process in step S206 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start winning process executed by the main controller 162.

  The start winning process is a process for determining a winning to the start winning opening 84, and when executed in step S206, the process proceeds to step S300 as shown in FIG.

  In step S300, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the start winning port 84 based on the detection information in the RAM 314. If it is determined that a game ball has won the start winning port 84 (YES), the process proceeds to step S302. Transition.

  In step S302, it is determined whether or not the value N of the held ball counter is less than “4”. If it is determined that N is less than “4” (YES), the process proceeds to step S304, and the hold is held. “1” is added to the value N of the ball counter, and the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation pattern random number counter CS are stored in the reserved ball storage area. Specifically, if no random number counter value is stored in any reserved area, the random number counter value is stored in the first reserved area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first reserved area, the random number counter value is stored in the second reserved area. If random number counter values are stored in the first and second reserved areas, the random number counter values are stored in the third reserved area. If random number counter values are stored in the first to third reserved areas, the random number counter values are stored in the fourth reserved area.

When the process of step S306 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S302 that the value N of the held ball counter is “4” or more (NO), and if it is determined in step S300 that no game ball has been won in the start winning opening 84 ( In each case of NO), a series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored.

Next, the startup process will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by main controller 162.

  The start-up process is a process activated when the power is turned on, and when executed in the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.

  In step S400, an initial setting associated with power-on is performed. In the initial setting, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S402, where a predetermined time (for example, 1 [s]) has elapsed to wait until the payout control device 242, the sound lamp control device 143, and the display control device 302 become operable. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S404, access to the RAM 314 is permitted, the process proceeds to step S406, and it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 247 is turned off. If it is determined that the RAM erase switch 247 is turned off ( YES), the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S408, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is turned on. If it is determined that the power failure flag is turned on (YES), it is determined that a power interruption has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S410. The RAM determination value is calculated. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value or hash value of data in the stack area and the work area of the RAM 314.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S412 to determine the validity of the backup by determining whether or not the calculated RAM determination value is normal, and the RAM determination value is normal (that is, the calculated RAM determination value is If it is determined that it matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off (YES), the process proceeds to step S414. Here, instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 314 is correctly stored.

  In step S414, the power failure flag is turned off, the process proceeds to step S416, and a payout return command for designating that the payout control device 242 is returned to the power-off state is transmitted to the payout control device 242, and step S418 is performed. , Set interrupt permission, and move to main processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S412 that the RAM determination value is not normal (that is, the calculated RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off) (NO), the backed up RAM 314 data is destroyed. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S420.

  In step S420, the use area of the RAM 314 is cleared to “0”, the process proceeds to step S422, the RAM 314 is initialized, the process proceeds to step S424, and the payout for designating the initialization of the payout control device 242 is performed. The initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 242, and the process proceeds to step S418.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S408 that the power failure flag has not been turned on (NO), it is determined that the power is not shut off, and the process proceeds to step S420.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that the RAM erase switch 247 is not turned off (NO), the process proceeds to step S420.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S402 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the process waits in step S402 until the predetermined time has elapsed.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main controller 162.

  The main process is a process for performing main control of the main controller 162. As its outline, the processing of steps S500 to S520 is executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 [ms]), and the remaining time of the time required for the processing of steps S500 to S516 in one period of the predetermined cycle is used. Steps S518 and S520 are repeatedly executed. When the main process is executed in the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S500 as shown in FIG.

  In step S500, external output processing for transmitting the command set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 to the external terminal board 213, the payout control device 242, the power source and firing control device 243, or the sound lamp control device 143 is executed. Specifically, it is determined based on the detection information of the RAM 314 whether or not the start winning slot 84 or the like has been won, and if it is determined that there is a win, a payout command for designating the payout of the prize ball is given out. Send to. When a game ball is to be launched, a launch command for designating the launch of the game ball is transmitted to the power supply and launch control device 243. In addition, a variation pattern command, a stop type command, a confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, a round start command, a round end command, and the like are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S502, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is updated. Specifically, “1” is added to the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and “0” is set when the maximum value is exceeded. Then, the update value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is stored in the counter buffer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S504, and the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 242 are read, and the process proceeds to step S506, where the effect symbol display device 91 displays the variation of the effect symbol. And the process proceeds to step S508.

  In step S508, a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening 83a is executed when a big hit has occurred. In the big prize opening / closing process, when the round is started in the jackpot, the big prize opening 83a is opened and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29 seconds have passed or nine game balls have won). If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 83a is closed. This opening and closing is repeated up to the maximum number of rounds.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S510, and the normal symbol control process for variably displaying the normal symbols on the normal symbol display device 94 is executed. In the normal symbol control process, when the game ball passes through the through gate 85, the value of the normal lottery random number counter C4 is acquired at the passage timing, and the normal symbol variation display is started on the display unit 94a. Then, a normal lottery is performed based on the acquired random number counter value, and when it is a win, a game ball is placed in the start winning opening 84 by releasing an electric accessory that makes it difficult to win the starting winning opening 84 in normal times. Form an easy-to-win state. The electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S512, and a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed. In the launch control process, based on the detection information in the RAM 314, it is determined whether or not the player is touching the game ball launch handle 41 and whether or not a launch stop switch (not shown) is turned off. When it is determined that the handle 41 is touched and the firing stop switch is turned off, the firing command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314. As a result, in the external output process in step S500, a firing command is transmitted to the power supply and launch control device 243 via the output port 318.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S514, where it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is turned off. If it is determined that the power failure flag is turned off (YES), it is determined that the power shutoff has not occurred. When the process proceeds to step S516, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4 [ms]) has elapsed since the start of the main process. If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (YES) ) Proceeds to step S518.

  In step S518, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, “1” is added to each value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the maximum value is exceeded, each value is set to “0”. The updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S520, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is updated. Specifically, “1” is added to the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and “0” is set when the maximum value is exceeded. Then, the update value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is stored in the counter buffer.

  When the process of step S520 ends, the process proceeds to step S514. Since the time required for the processing in steps S500 to S512 varies depending on the gaming state, the number of executions of the random number update processing in steps S518 and S520 also varies depending on the gaming state. Therefore, the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation pattern random number counter CS can be irregularly updated, so that the possibility of fraudulent acts can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when it determines with predetermined time having passed by step S516 (NO), it transfers to step S500.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S514 that the power failure flag has not been turned off (NO), it is determined that the power cut has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S522 in order to execute the power cut process. The process of step S514 is executed at the end of the processes of steps S500 to S512 or at the end of the processes of steps S518 and S520. Therefore, since the power-off process is performed at the timing when each process is completed in the main process, it is not necessary to save the contents of the register of the MPU 310 in the stack area or store the value of the stack pointer in the power-off process. By setting a predetermined value for the stack pointer in the process of step S400, the process of step S500 can be started after the start-up process is completed. Therefore, the processing load on the main control device 162 can be reduced, and relatively stable control can be performed without causing the main control device 162 to malfunction or run away. Further, since the power-off process is performed at the timing when each process is completed in the main process, the amount of information to be backed up in the RAM 314 can be reduced.

  In step S522, interrupt prohibition is set, the process proceeds to step S524, a power-off command for designating power-off is transmitted to the payout control device 242 and the sound lamp control device 143, and the process proceeds to step S526.

  In step S526, a RAM determination value is calculated, and the calculated RAM determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 314. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value or hash value of data in the stack area and the work area of the RAM 314.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S528, the access to the RAM 314 is prohibited, and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut off.

Next, the symbol control process in step S506 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a symbol control process executed by the main controller 162.

  The symbol control process is a process of displaying the variation of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 91. When the symbol control process is executed in step S506, the process proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.

  In step S600, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit. If it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S602. As the jackpot, it includes during the jackpot effect being performed by the effect symbol display device 91 and a predetermined time after the jackpot effect is ended.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S602, where it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device 93 is currently performing a variable display. If it is determined that the variable display is not being displayed (YES), the process proceeds to step S604 and the reserved ball It is determined whether or not the value N of the number counter is greater than “0”. If it is determined that the value N is greater than “0” (YES), the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, "1" is subtracted from the value N of the reserved ball number counter, the process proceeds to step S608, and the random number counter value in the reserved ball storage area is shifted to the execution area side. Specifically, the random number counter value in the first reserved area is shifted to the execution area, and then the random number counter value in the second reserved area is shifted to the first reserved area. Next, the random number counter value in the third reserved area is shifted to the second reserved area, and then the random number counter value in the fourth reserved area is shifted to the third reserved area.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S610, where the special symbol display device 93 executes a fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display, ends a series of processes, and returns to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the value N of the held ball number counter is “0” or less (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the special symbol display device 93 is currently performing variable display (NO), the process moves to step S612, and the variable symbol display time of the special symbol display device 93 has elapsed. If it is determined that there is no change time (YES), the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, the display of the special symbol display device 93 is updated. Specifically, among the LEDs 93a, for example, when the currently lit LED 93a is red until the variation time elapses after the variation starts, the red LED 93a is turned off and the green LED 93a is turned off. Set the display mode to light up. If the LED 93a that is currently lit is green, the display mode is set so that the green LED 93a is turned off and the blue LED 93a is turned on. When the LED 93a that is currently lit is blue, a display mode is set in which the blue LED 93a is turned off and the red LED 93a is turned on. Note that the process of step S614 is executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 [ms]). However, if the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed for each execution, the player cannot visually recognize the change in the lighting color of the LED 93a. . Therefore, in order to make the player visually recognize the change in the lighting color of the LED 93a, the process of step S614 adds “1” to the value of the counter (not shown) each time it is executed, and the counter value is a predetermined value (for example, When “100”) is exceeded, the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed, and the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed at a period (for example, 4 [ms] × 100 = 0.4 [s]) that the player can visually recognize. It is preferable to carry out. The counter value returns to “0” when the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed.

When the process of step S614 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S612 that the variation time has elapsed for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93 (NO), the process proceeds to step S616, and the special symbol display device 93 is set to stop display. In the jackpot lottery, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and if the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the stoppage pattern for the jackpot type and jackpot based on the value of the jackpot type random number counter C2 Determine the type. In the process of step S616, the stop display of the special symbol display device 93 is set so that the display mode corresponds to the determined type of stop symbol at the time of the big hit. For example, the green LED 93a is lit when it is a non-probable big hit, the red LED 93a is lit when it is a probable big hit, and the blue LED 93a is lit when it is off. In addition, although the display of each LED 93a is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S618, and a confirmation command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 in order to synchronize the stop display of the effect symbol display device 91 with the lighting of the LED 93a. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, the confirmation command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S618 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S600 that the game is currently a big hit (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the variation start process in step S610 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the variation start process executed by main controller 162.

  The variation start process is a process for starting variation display on the special symbol display device 93. When the variation start process is executed in step S610, the process proceeds to step S700 as shown in FIG.

  In step S700, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the holding ball storage area is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot value is obtained by comparing the acquired random number counter value with the jackpot value. When it is determined that it is a big hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, the value of the jackpot type random number counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, the jackpot type is determined based on the acquired random number counter value, and the jackpot type is determined based on the determined jackpot type. The display mode of the special symbol display device 93 at the time and the stop symbol type of the effect symbol are determined.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S704, and the variation pattern table 406 corresponding to the jackpot is read. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired and corresponds to the jackpot, the determined jackpot type, the value N of the held ball number counter, and the acquired random number counter value. The address of the variation pattern table 406 is acquired from the distribution structure table 404, and the variation pattern table 406 is read based on the acquired address.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S706, where the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and in the read variation pattern table 406, from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value. The variation pattern number is read out, and the variation pattern at the big hit specified by the read variation pattern number is determined. Further, the variation time is determined for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93, and the variation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, each value of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and based on the acquired value of the reach random number counter C3, normal reach, super reach In addition to determining the rough fluctuation time for special reach, etc., the fluctuation time (in other words, fluctuation) until the last stop symbol (medium symbol) is stopped and displayed after reach production based on the value of the obtained random pattern counter CS. Determine the number of symbols). Note that the variation time can be set using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined according to the value of the reach random number counter C3, the gaming state, and the like each time.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S708, where the hit type information indicating the jackpot type determined in step S702 is set, and the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S710, it is determined whether or not the time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer. If it is determined that the time-saving jackpot signal data is set (YES), the process proceeds to step S712. Clears the jackpot signal data with the hour set in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, the output of the jackpot signal with time reduction is stopped.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S714, and a variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern determined in steps S706, S724, and S732 is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, the fluctuation pattern command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S716, and a stop type command for designating the type of stop symbol determined in steps S702, S720, and S728 is set in the command buffer of the RAM 314. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, the stop type command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318. In the external output process in step S500, since the commands are transmitted in the order in which they are set in the command buffer, the variation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted in that order.

When the process of step S716 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S710 that the time-saving jackpot signal data is not set in the command buffer (NO), the process proceeds to step S714.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S700 that it is not a big hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S718, where the value of the big hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and the acquired random number counter By comparing the value and the small hit value, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is determined that it is a small hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S720.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S720, and the display mode of the special symbol display device 93 at the time of small hitting and the stop symbol type of the effect symbol are determined.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S722, and the variation pattern table 406 corresponding to the small hit is read. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and the fluctuation pattern table 406 corresponding to the small hit, the value N of the reserved ball number counter and the acquired random number counter value is obtained. Are obtained from the distribution structure table 404, and the variation pattern table 406 is read based on the obtained address.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S724, where the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value in the read variation pattern table 406. The variation pattern number is read out, and the variation pattern at the time of a small hit specified by the read variation pattern number is determined. Further, the variation time is determined for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93, and the variation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, each value of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and based on the acquired value of the reach random number counter C3, normal reach, super reach In addition to determining the rough fluctuation time for special reach, etc., the fluctuation time (in other words, fluctuation) until the last stop symbol (medium symbol) is stopped and displayed after reach production based on the value of the obtained random pattern counter CS. Determine the number of symbols). Note that the variation time can be set using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined according to the value of the reach random number counter C3, the gaming state, and the like each time.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S726, hit type information indicating a small hit is set, and the process proceeds to step S714.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S718 that it is not a small hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S728, and the display mode of the special symbol display device 93 and the stop symbol type of the effect symbol at the time of detachment are determined.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S730, and the fluctuation pattern table 406 corresponding to the deviation is read. Specifically, the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and the value of the fluctuation pattern table 406 corresponding to the value N of the reserved ball number counter and the acquired random number counter value is removed. An address is acquired from the distribution structure table 404, and the variation pattern table 406 is read based on the acquired address.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S732, where the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and in the read variation pattern table 406, from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value. A fluctuation pattern number is read out, and a deviation fluctuation pattern specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Further, the variation time is determined for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93, and the variation time until the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, each value of the reach random number counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and based on the acquired value of the reach random number counter C3, normal reach, super reach In addition to determining the rough fluctuation time for special reach, etc., the fluctuation time (in other words, fluctuation) until the last stop symbol (medium symbol) is stopped and displayed after reach production based on the value of the obtained random pattern counter CS. Determine the number of symbols). Note that the variation time can be set using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the variation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined according to the value of the reach random number counter C3, the gaming state, and the like each time.

When the process of step S732 ends, the process proceeds to step S714.
Next, the special winning opening / closing process of step S508 will be described.

  FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are flowcharts showing the special prize opening / closing process executed by the main controller 162.

  The big prize opening / closing process is a process for opening or closing the big prize opening 83a when a big win has occurred, and when executed in step S508, the process proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG. .

  In step S800, it is determined whether or not a non-probable variation jackpot or a probable variation jackpot based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that the non-probable variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the jackpot effect. If it is determined that it is time to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, a jackpot presentation start process is executed for storing an opening command corresponding to a non-probable big jackpot or a probable big jackpot in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, an opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S806, and the time-saving jackpot signal data is stored in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, a jackpot signal with a short time which becomes a HIGH level signal is output from the external terminal board 213. At this time, the main controller 162 latch circuit (not shown) outputs a time-saving jackpot signal after the time-saving jackpot signal is output so that a HIGH level signal is output until the time-saving jackpot signal data in the command buffer is cleared. The jackpot signal with a short time is latched for the processing execution period (for example, 4 [ms]). As a result, since the HIGH level signal is constantly output, it is easy to detect the jackpot signal with a short time in the calling lamp device 500. The same applies to the case where a time-saving jackpot signal is output in the external output processing in step S500.

When the process of step S806 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S802 that it is not the timing to start the jackpot effect (NO), as shown in FIG. 22, the process proceeds to step S836 to determine whether it is the timing to start the round, When it is determined that it is time to start a round (YES), the process proceeds to step S838.

  In step S838, a round start process for storing the round start command in the command buffer is executed. However, if it is a small hit, no round start command is set. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, a round start command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S838 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S836 that it is not the timing to start the round (NO), the process proceeds to step S840, where it is determined whether the round is continuing, and it is determined that the round is continuing. If yes (YES), the process moves to step S842.

  In step S842, a large winning opening / closing control process for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening 83a is executed by the solenoid of the variable winning device 83, and a series of processes is terminated to return to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S840 that the round is not continuing (NO), the process proceeds to step S844, where it is determined whether it is time to end the round, and it is determined that it is time to end the round. If yes (YES), the process moves to step S846.

  In step S846, “1” is added to the number of rounds, and the process proceeds to step S848 to determine whether the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds. If it is determined that the maximum number of rounds has been exceeded (YES), The process proceeds to step S850.

  In step S850, hit effect end processing is executed for storing an ending command corresponding to the non-probable big hit, the probable big hit, the JUB big hit, the sudden big hit, the latent big hit or the small hit in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, the ending command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S850 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S848 that the number of rounds does not exceed the maximum number of rounds (NO), the process proceeds to step S852 to execute round end processing for storing a round end command in the command buffer. However, if it is a small hit, no round end command is set. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, a round end command is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S852 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S844 that it is not the timing to end the round (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S800 that the non-probable big hit or the probable big hit is not (NO), the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S808, it is determined whether or not it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot based on the hit type information, and if it is determined that it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S810.

  In step S810, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the jackpot effect. If it is determined that it is time to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S812.

  In step S812, a jackpot presentation start process for storing an opening command corresponding to the JUB jackpot or the sudden jackpot in the command buffer is executed. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, an opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S812 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S810 that it is not the timing to start the jackpot effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S814 to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the jackpot effect. If YES is determined (YES), the process proceeds to step S816.

  In step S816, the time-saving jackpot signal data is stored in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, a jackpot signal with a short time which becomes a HIGH level signal is output from the external terminal board 213.

When the process of step S816 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S814 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the jackpot presentation (NO), the process proceeds to step S836 as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S808 that the hit is not JUB big hit or sudden big hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S818.

  In step S818, it is determined based on the hit type information whether or not the latent probability is a big hit. If it is determined that the latent probability is a big hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S820.

  In step S820, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the jackpot effect. If it is determined that it is time to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S822.

  In step S822, a jackpot presentation start process for storing an opening command corresponding to the latent jackpot in the command buffer is executed. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, an opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S822 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S820 that it is not the timing to start the jackpot effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S824, where it is determined whether or not it is in a time-saving state, and if it is determined that it is in a time-saving state (YES) ) Proceeds to step S826.

  In step S826, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the big hit effect. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S828.

  In step S828, the time-saving jackpot signal data is stored in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, a jackpot signal with a short time which becomes a HIGH level signal is output from the external terminal board 213.

When the process of step S828 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S826 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the jackpot effect (NO), and if it is determined in step S824 that the time is not short (NO), both are shown in FIG. As shown, the process proceeds to step S836.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S818 that the latent probability is not a big hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S830.

  In step S830, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made based on the hit type information. If it is determined that a small hit is made (YES), the process proceeds to step S832.

  In step S832, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the small hit effect. If it is determined that it is time to start the small hit effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S834.

  In step S834, a small hit effect start process for storing the opening command corresponding to the small hit in the command buffer is executed. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, an opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S834 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S832 that it is not the timing to start the small hit effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S836 as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S830 that it is not a small hit (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the configuration of the audio lamp control device 143 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the audio lamp control device 143.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the audio lamp control device 143 includes an MPU 350 that is a one-chip type microprocessor such as DIP, an input port 356 for inputting data from the outside of the audio lamp control device 143, and the audio lamp control device 143. And an output port 358 for outputting data to the outside. The MPU 350, the input port 356 and the output port 358 are connected to each other via a bus 360.

  The MPU 350 includes a ROM 352 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 350 and fixed value data, a RAM 354 that functions as a work area for storing various data when the control program is executed, an interrupt circuit, and a timer circuit. And various circuits such as a data transmission / reception circuit.

  The RAM 354 includes a stack area for storing the contents of the internal register of the MPU 350 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 350, and a work area (work for storing various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. Region).

The input port 356 is connected to the main control device 162, the operation buttons 35, and the like.
An audio output device 362, a lamp display device 364, a display control device 302, and the like are connected to the output port 358.

  When the MPU 350 receives a command for performing audio output control of the audio output device 362 from the main control device 162 via the input port 356, the MPU 350 controls the audio output device 362 based on the received command. The audio output device 362 outputs audio from the speaker unit 26 under the control of the audio lamp control device 143.

  When the MPU 350 receives a command for performing lamp display control of the lamp display device 364 from the main control device 162 via the input port 356, the MPU 350 controls the lamp display device 364 based on the received command. The lamp display device 364 turns on and blinks the annular illumination unit 23, the error display lamp unit 24, the prize ball lamp unit 25, and the holding lamps 95 and 96 under the control of the audio lamp control device 143.

  When the MPU 350 receives a command for performing display control of the display control device 302 from the main control device 162 via the input port 356, the MPU 350 controls the display control device 302 based on the received command. The display control device 302 performs display control of the effect symbol display device 91 under the control of the sound lamp control device 143.

  The command for performing the audio output control of the audio output device 362, the command for performing the lamp display control of the lamp display device 364, and the command for performing the display control of the display control device 302 are, for example, a variation pattern command. As described above, the command may be configured as one command (a command for performing display control of the audio output device 362, the lamp display device 364, and the display control device 302). In this case, the MPU 350 controls the lamp display device 364, the display control device 302, and the display control device 302 based on the received command.

Next, processing executed by the audio lamp control device 143 will be described.
The MPU 350 activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 352 and executes an audio lamp control process. The sound lamp control process is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

First, the startup process will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the sound lamp control device 143.

  The start-up process is a process started when the power is turned on, and when executed in the MPU 350, the process proceeds to step S1100 as shown in FIG.

  In step S1100, an initial setting associated with power-on is performed. In the initial setting, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1102, and in order to determine whether or not the current start-up process is started during the execution of the power-off process (described later: S1230) due to an instantaneous voltage drop, It is determined whether or not the power-off processing flag indicating whether or not the power is being cut off is turned off, and if it is determined that the power-off processing flag is off (YES) It is determined that the power is not shut off during the power-off process, and the process proceeds to step S1104. If the power-off processing flag is off, this start-up processing is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after a momentary power failure has occurred, the execution of the power-off processing is completed Or the MPU 350 is reset only due to the influence of noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main controller 162).

  In step S1104, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 354 has been destroyed. The determination of data destruction is performed as follows. In a specific area of the RAM 354, a predetermined value (for example, “55AAh”) is written as RAM destruction check data (described later: S1110). Therefore, if data is read from a specific area of the RAM 354 and the read data matches a predetermined value, it can be determined that the data in the RAM 354 is not destroyed. On the other hand, if the read data does not match the predetermined value, it can be determined that the data in the RAM 354 is destroyed.

  If the current startup process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the RAM destruction check data is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 354 (all data in the RAM 354 is cleared by turning off the power supply). Therefore, it is determined that the data in the RAM 354 is destroyed.

  On the other hand, when this startup process is started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process, or when the MPU 350 is reset only due to the influence of noise, etc. Since the RAM destruction check data is stored in the specific area of the RAM 354, it is determined that the data of the RAM 354 is not destroyed.

  If it is determined in step S1104 that the data in the RAM 354 has been destroyed (YES), the process proceeds to step S1106, and all areas of the RAM 354 are inspected. As an inspection method, first, “FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to determine whether it is “FFh”. If “FFh”, the RAM 354 is normal. judge. The writing and determination for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “AAh”, and “00h” after “FFh”. By this inspection, all areas of the RAM 354 are cleared to “0”.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1108, where it is determined whether the RAM 354 is normal as the inspection result in step S1106. If it is determined that the RAM 354 is normal (YES), the process proceeds to step S1110, and the RAM is destroyed. Check data (for example, “55AAh”) is written in a specific area of the RAM 354, and the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not a power-off flag indicating whether or not power-off processing has been executed is on. Since the power-off flag is turned on when the power-off processing is executed, the process of step S1112 with the power-off flag turned on is the reason why the current startup process causes an instantaneous power outage. This is a case where the process is started after the power-off process is executed.

  If it is determined in step S1112 that the power-off flag is on (YES), it is determined that the power-off process has been executed, and the process proceeds to step S1114 to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 143. Therefore, the work area of the RAM 354 is cleared to “0”. Here, the work area of the RAM 354 refers to an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main controller 162. Note that the power-off flag is also turned off by the processing in step S1114.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1116, the RAM 354 is initialized, the process proceeds to step S1118, the interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1112 that the power-off flag is not turned on (NO), it is determined that the power-off process is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S1116. The reason why the process of step S1112 is reached in a state where the power-off flag is turned off is that the current startup process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, for example, and thus the process of steps S1106 to S1110 is performed. This is a case where the processing of step S1112 has been reached, or only the MPU 350 is reset due to the influence of noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 162). In this case, the process of step S1114 is not executed. If the process of step S1112 is reached via the process of steps S1106 to S1110, all the areas of the RAM 354 have already been cleared by the process of step S1106. If the start-up process is started by resetting only the MPU 350 due to the influence of noise or the like, the work area of the RAM 354 is not cleared, and the control of the sound lamp control device 143 is performed. It is because it can continue.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1108 that the RAM 354 is not normal (NO), the process proceeds to step S1120, the error display lamp unit 24 notifies the abnormality of the RAM 354, and the infinite loop is executed until the power supply is completely shut off. continue. Note that the sound output device 362 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 354.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1104 that the data in the RAM 354 has not been destroyed (NO), the process proceeds to step S1112.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1102 that the power-off process flag is not turned off (NO), it is determined that the power is being cut off during the power-off process, and the process proceeds to step S1106. When the power-off process flag is on, this startup process is started after a momentary power failure and the MPU 350 is reset during the power-off process. . In this case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 354 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since the control of the sound lamp control device 143 cannot be continued, the process proceeds to step S1106 and all areas of the RAM 354 are cleared.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the sound lamp control device 143.

  The main process is a process for performing the main control of the audio lamp control device 143. When the main process is executed in the MPU 350, the process proceeds to step S1200 as shown in FIG.

  In step S1200, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 [ms]) has elapsed since the execution of the main process. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S1202. . In step S1200, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed. Steps S1202 to S1214 are processing related to display, whereas it is not necessary to execute in a cycle shorter than the predetermined time (within 1 [ms]). This is because it is preferable to execute the fluctuation control process in step S1216 and the command reception process in step S1218 with a short cycle. Thereby, omission of receiving commands from the main control device 162 can be prevented.

  In step S1202, the lighting pattern of the error display lamp unit 24 is set, and the outputs of the annular illumination unit 23 and the prize ball lamp unit 25 are set so as to be the lighting pattern set in the lamp setting process (described later: S1210). .

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1204, and a power-on notification process is executed. The power-on notification process is a process of notifying that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) when the power is turned on. The notification is performed by the audio output device 362 or the lamp display device 364. Do. In addition, a command for designating display of power supply on the effect symbol display device 91 may be transmitted to the display control device 302. If the power is not turned on, notification by the power-on notification process is not performed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1206, and when a demo command is received from the main control device 162 (described later: S1218), the demonstration symbol display device 91 transmits the received demo command to the display control device 302, thereby waiting for a demo. A customer waiting demonstration production process for starting production is executed. In the customer waiting demonstration effect process, the voice output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 are controlled based on the received demonstration command. The demo command is transmitted when the number of reserved balls is “0” and the effect symbol display device 91 finishes changing the effect symbol display. The customer-waiting demonstration will be introduced to the customer-waiting demonstration without any sense of incongruity based on the current screen status without suddenly changing the screen status of the stop pattern, background, character, effect, etc. The contents are set. Thereby, even if the customer waiting demonstration effect is started during the game, the possibility of giving the player a sense of incongruity can be reduced.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1208, where it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 has been pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 35 has been pressed, the effect symbol display device 91 causes the button effect accompanying the pressing of the operation button 35. The operation button monitoring process is performed. In the operation button monitoring process, for example, when a notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, the operation button 35 is pressed to display the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation display, or the operation button 35 is pressed during the reach effect. By pressing it down, it can be changed to an effect that improves the expectation of jackpot. The operation button 35 can also be used as a button for determining one reach effect among a plurality of reach effects. If the operation button 35 is not provided on the pachinko machine 10, the process of step S1208 is omitted.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1210, and lamp setting processing for setting lighting patterns of the annular illumination part 23 and the prize ball lamp part 25 is executed so as to correspond to the display of the effect symbol display device 91.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1212 where the sound output pattern of the sound output device 362 is set so as to correspond to the display of the effect symbol display device 91, and the sound output from the sound output device 362 with the set sound output pattern. Execute the setting process.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1214, and when a variation pattern command is received from the main control device 162 (described later: S1218), it synchronizes with the time required for the variation display of the effect symbol display device 91 based on the received variation pattern command. Liquid crystal effect execution management processing for setting time is executed. Based on this set time, the production time of the processing of steps S1210 and S1212 is set.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1216, and when a variation pattern command, a stop type command or a confirmation command is received from the main control device 162 (described later: S1218), the received variation pattern command, stop type command or confirmation command is displayed and controlled. A variation control process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol display device 91 is performed by transmitting to the device 302. In the variation control process, the voice output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 are controlled based on the received variation pattern command, stop type command, or confirmation command.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1218, where a command is received from the main control device 162, a received command is determined, and command reception processing for performing necessary processing such as flag setting is executed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1220, and it is determined whether or not the power failure flag indicating that the power cut has occurred is turned off. The power failure flag is turned on when a power-off command is received from the main controller 162.

  If it is determined in step S1220 that the power failure flag is off (YES), it is determined that the power is not shut off, the process proceeds to step S1222, and the data stored in the RAM 354 is the same as the process in step S1104. Is determined to be destroyed, and if it is determined that the data in the RAM 354 is destroyed (YES), the process proceeds to step S1224.

  In step S1224, the error display lamp unit 24 notifies the abnormality of the RAM 354, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off. Note that the sound output device 362 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 354.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1222 that the data in the RAM 354 has not been destroyed (NO), the process proceeds to step S1200.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1220 that the power failure flag has not been turned off (NO), it is determined that a power interruption has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S1226 in order to execute a power interruption process (described later: S1228). . The process of step S1220 is executed at the end of one cycle of the main process of the audio lamp control device 143. Therefore, since the power-off process is performed at the timing when each process is completed in the main process, it is not necessary to save the contents of the MPU 350 register to the stack area or store the stack pointer value in the power-off process. By setting a predetermined value to the stack pointer in the process of step S1100, it is possible to start from the process of step S1200 after the start-up process is completed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the sound lamp control device 143 and to perform relatively stable control without causing the sound lamp control device 143 to malfunction or run away.

  In step S1226, the power-off flag and the power-off process flag are turned on, and the process proceeds to step S1228 to execute the power-off process. In the power-off process, interrupt prohibition is set, the outputs of the audio output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 are turned off, and the power failure flag is turned off.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1230, the power-off processing flag is turned off, and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely shut off.

  On the other hand, when it determines with predetermined time not having passed by step S1200 (NO), it transfers to step S1216.

Next, the configuration of the display control device 302 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the display control device 302.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the display control device 302 stores an MPU 370 that is a microprocessor, a program ROM 372 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 370 and fixed value data, and various data when the control program is executed. It has a work RAM 374 that functions as a work area for storing.

  The display control device 302 further includes an image controller (VDP (Video Display Processor)) 376 that performs drawing processing on the effect symbol display device 91, and a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller) 378 that transfers data from the work RAM 374 to the image controller 376. And an input port 380 for inputting data from the outside of the display control device 302. The MPU 370, program ROM 372, work RAM 374, image controller 376, DMAC 378, and input port 380 are connected to each other via a bus 382.

  The display control device 302 further includes a character ROM 384 that stores background data, symbol data, character data, effect data, and the like, a video RAM 386 for storing display data to be output to the effect symbol display device 91, and the display control device 302. And an output port 388 for outputting data to the outside. The image controller 376 and the output port 388 are connected to each other via a bus 390.

An audio lamp control device 143 and the like are connected to the input port 380.
An effect symbol display device 91 and the like are connected to the output port 388.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 is a different model that has the same design as that displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 even if it is a different model with different winning probabilities for winning the jackpot and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot. Therefore, the display control device 302 is made as a common part to reduce the cost.

  When the MPU 370 receives a command from the sound lamp control device 143 via the input port 380, the MPU 370 performs display control of the effect symbol display device 91 based on the received command.

  The work RAM 374 stores the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 370, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 370, and the like, and the work area (values of various flags, counters, I / Os, etc.). Working area).

  The work RAM 374 is provided with a counter buffer, similar to the RAM 314. The counter buffer stores the value of the stage random number counter for determining the stage at the time of the big hit effect or the small hit effect. The stage random number counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is stored in the counter buffer.

Next, the data structure of the program ROM 372 will be described.
The ROM 372 stores a plurality of effect data tables for determining the big hit effect or the small hit effect and a distribution structure table for determining the effect data table.

First, the data structure of the distribution structure table will be described.
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a part of the data structure of the distribution structure table 408.

  The effect data table is provided corresponding to each of the big hit and the small hit.

  The effect data table corresponding to the jackpot is provided corresponding to each of the JUB jackpot, the surprise jackpot and the latent jackpot.

  The production data table corresponding to JUB jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the JUB jackpot presentation data table) gives the player a higher game value than the copper stage, which has the expectation of giving game value to the player. It is provided for each of the three types of stages: a “silver” stage that gives the player the expectation to perform, and a “gold” stage that gives the player the expectation of giving a higher gaming value to the player. The JUB jackpot effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. The larger the numerical value range assigned to one effect data table, the higher the possibility that the effect data table will be selected. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio increases in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “gold” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. Therefore, when the JUB jackpot is won, the “gold” stage is most easily selected.

  Similarly, an effect data table corresponding to the surprise big hit (hereinafter referred to as the “accurate big hit effect data table”) is provided corresponding to each of the three stages of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage. It has been. The sudden hit effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio increases in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “gold” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. Therefore, when it is a big hit, the “gold” stage is most easily selected.

  Similarly, the performance data table corresponding to the potential big hit (hereinafter referred to as the potential big hit production data table) corresponds to each of the three stages of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage. Is provided. The latent probability hit effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio increases in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “silver” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “gold” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. So, if you have a big hit, the “Silver” stage is most likely to be selected.

  Similarly, an effect data table corresponding to the small hits (hereinafter referred to as a small hit effect data table) is provided corresponding to each of the three stages of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage. It has been. The small hit effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio increases in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “copper” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “gold” stage. Therefore, if it is a small hit, the “copper” stage is most easily selected.

  In the distribution structure table 408, as shown in FIG. 27, an address to the effect data table is registered for each of the big hit / small win, the game type, and the value of the stage random number counter. The non-probable big jackpot and the probable big jackpot do not correspond to the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage, but similarly, addresses to the effect data table are registered.

Next, the data structure of the effect data table will be described.
FIG. 28 shows the data structure of the effect data table 410. As shown in FIG.

  In the effect data table 410, as shown in FIG. 28, a plurality of effect data for realizing one big hit effect or small hit effect with the effect symbol display device 91 is registered in time series. START data indicating the start of effect data is registered in the first record, and END data indicating the end of effect data is registered in the last record. The effect data is registered in a record between the START data and the END data. In each record, a symbol position, a background type, a character type, an effect, and the like are registered as effect data.

  The effect data table 410 used for the effect is read from the program ROM 372 and set in the table buffer of the work RAM 374. In the initial state set in the table buffer, a pointer is set at the first record of the effect data table 410. Then, while adding the pointer by “1”, the effect data of the record pointed to by the pointer is sequentially acquired, and display control of the effect symbol display device 91 is performed based on the acquired effect data.

Next, processing executed by the display control apparatus 302 will be described.
The MPU 370 activates a control program stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 372 and executes display control processing. The display control process is roughly divided into a command interrupt process that is periodically activated, a V interrupt process that is activated by input of a V interrupt signal, and a main process.

First, command interrupt processing will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by the display control device 302.

  The command interrupt process is a process executed at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]). When the command interrupt process is executed by the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1300 as shown in FIG. Note that the command interrupt process may be configured not as a timer interrupt but as a process activated when a command strobe signal is received.

  In step S1300, it is determined whether a command has been received from the audio lamp control device 143. If it is determined that a command has been received (YES), the process proceeds to step S1302.

  In step S1302, the received command is stored in the ring buffer. The ring buffer is a storage area logically configured in a ring shape. In the initial state, an input pointer and a read pointer are set at the beginning of the ring buffer.

  In the case of storing a command, when the command is received, the command is stored in a 2-byte area indicated by the input pointer. Then, by adding “1” to the input pointer, the input pointer moves by one to the end side of the ring buffer. When a command is stored in the end region of the ring buffer, the input pointer is set again at the start end of the ring buffer.

  On the other hand, when reading a command, the command is read from the 2-byte area indicated by the read pointer. Then, by adding “1” to the read pointer, the read pointer moves by one to the end side of the ring buffer. When a command is read from the end region of the ring buffer, the read pointer is set again at the start end of the ring buffer. The read pointer is not set ahead of the input pointer, but is set at the same position as the input pointer or behind it. If it is at the same position as the input pointer, it means that all the commands in the ring buffer have been processed. If it is located behind the input pointer, it means that an unprocessed new command exists in the ring buffer.

  The moving unit of the input pointer and the read pointer may be 1 byte. That is, a 2-byte command may be input byte by byte and read byte by byte.

  When the process of step S1302 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1300 that the command is not received (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the V interrupt process will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the V interrupt process executed by the display control device 302.

  The V interrupt process is a process activated when a V interrupt signal is input from the image controller 376. When the V interrupt process is executed in the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1400 as shown in FIG.

  In step S1400, it is determined whether or not a new command exists in the ring buffer. If it is determined that a new command exists (YES), the process proceeds to step S1402, and the new command is read from the ring buffer, and the process proceeds to step S1404. Transition.

  In step S1404, it is determined whether or not the new command read in step S1402 is an opening command. If it is determined that the new command is an opening command (YES), the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the game type is non-probabilistic big hit or probable big jackpot by determining whether the opening command read in step S1402 corresponds to non-probable big jackpot or probable big jackpot. However, if it is determined that the non-probable big hit or the probable big jackpot (YES), the process proceeds to step S1408.

  In step S1408, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the non-probable big hit or the probable big hit is acquired from the distribution structure table 408, and the effect data table 410 is read from the program ROM 372 based on the acquired address, and the process proceeds to step S1410. Then, the read effect data table 410 is set in the table buffer of the work RAM 374, and the process proceeds to step S1412.

  In step S1412, a display setting process for performing display setting of the effect symbol display device 91 is executed, the process proceeds to step S1414, a display execution process for executing display on the effect symbol display device 91 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S1416. .

  In step S1416, the stage random number counter is updated. Specifically, “1” is added to the value of the stage random number counter, and “0” is set when the maximum value is exceeded. Then, the update value of the stage random number counter is stored in the counter buffer.

  When the process of step S1416 ends, the series of processes ends and returns to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1406 that it is not a non-probable variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S1418.

  In step S1418, based on the opening command read in step S1402, it is determined whether the game type is JUB big hit, sudden hit big hit, latent big hit or small hit. Then, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the determined game type is acquired from the distribution structure table 408, and the effect data table 410 is read from the program ROM 372 based on the acquired address.

When the process of step S1418 ends, the process proceeds to step S1410.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1404 that the new command read in step S1402 is not an opening command (NO), the process proceeds to step S1420, and other command processing for processing other commands is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1412. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1400 that a new command does not exist (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the process returns to the original process.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the display control device 302.

  The main process is a process for performing main control of the display control apparatus 302. When the main process is executed in the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1500 as shown in FIG.

  In step S1500, initial settings are made as the power is turned on. In the initial setting, a predetermined value determined in advance is set in the stack pointer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S1502, interrupt permission is set, and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off.

Next, the external configuration of the call lamp device 500 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a front view of the calling lamp device 500.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the call lamp device 500 includes a display unit 502 for displaying the number of jackpots, the number of probability variation states, the number of symbol variations, and other game information, and a call button 504 for calling employees of pachinko halls. And a call lamp 506 that blinks when the call button 504 is pressed.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the call lamp device 500 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of call lamp device 500.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the call lamp device 500 outputs a signal to the control unit 508 that controls the call lamp device 500, the signal input unit 510 that receives an output signal from the external terminal board 213, and the hall computer 530. And a signal output unit 512.

  A display unit 502, a call button 504, and a call lamp 506 are connected to the control unit 508.

  The external terminal board 213 includes a jackpot signal that is at a high level during a jackpot presentation, a special symbol confirmation signal that indicates the establishment of a special symbol, a jackpot signal with a short time, and a jackpot and small that are at a high level during a jackpot presentation or a jackpot presentation. A winning signal, a start opening winning signal that is at a high level when a game ball is won at the starting winning opening 84, and a winning ball signal that is at a high level when the winning ball is paid out are output. Since it is preferable that the pachinko machine 10 does not receive a signal from the outside from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the external terminal board 213 is configured by a photocoupler or the like so as to perform one-way communication. The signal input unit 510 inputs the signals output from the external terminal board 213, respectively.

  The signal output unit 512 outputs the signals input from the signal input unit 510 to the hall computer 530, respectively.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control unit 162 executes main control processing and enters a gameable state. A player can play a game by loading the rented game ball into the pachinko machine 10 and operating the game ball launch handle 41 to launch the game ball into the game area of the game board 81.

  When the game ball launched into the game area wins the start winning opening 84, the start winning opening sensor 154 outputs a detection signal. In the main controller 162, when a detection signal is input from the start winning port sensor 154, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 is acquired at that timing. At this time, if the acquired random number counter value matches the jackpot value, it is a jackpot.

  When the jackpot is reached, through steps S702 to S706, the jackpot type, the stop symbol type of the effect symbol at the jackpot time, and the variation pattern at the jackpot time are determined. Then, the effect symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern at the time of the jackpot, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. After the effect symbol is stopped and displayed, any of non-probable big hit, probable big hit, JUB big hit, sudden big hit and latent big hit will occur.

(1) Non-probable variation jackpot Next, a case where an uncertain variation jackpot occurs will be described.
FIG. 34 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a non-probable jackpot and a probable jackpot.

  When the non-probable big hit is reached, the main controller 162 first passes through steps S702 to S706, S714, and S716, as shown in FIG. 34, and then the fluctuation pattern command and stop type command corresponding to the non-probable big hit are voice lamp control devices. It is transmitted to the display control apparatus 302 via 143.

  In the display control device 302, when the variation pattern command is received, an effect data table corresponding to the received variation pattern command is read out and set in the table buffer through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is expanded, and based on the expanded effect data, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable pattern with a variation pattern at the time of the uncertain change big hit.

  When the display control device 302 receives the stop type command, the stop design table corresponding to the received stop type command is read through steps S1420 and S1412-S1416, and the uncertain change is made based on the read stop design table. The symbol is determined as the stop symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined non-probable variable symbol.

  In main controller 162, when a predetermined variation time has elapsed after transmission of the variation pattern command and the stop type command, a confirmation command is transmitted to display control device 302.

  When receiving the confirmation command, the display control device 302 reads the effect data table for confirmation display through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416 and sets it in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is expanded, and the effect symbol is determined and displayed based on the expanded effect data.

  In main controller 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 [s]) elapses after transmission of the confirmation command, opening command 1 corresponding to the uncertain change big hit is transmitted to display control unit 302 through step S804. . At substantially the same time, a time-saving jackpot signal is output through step S806. Therefore, since the number of jackpots is displayed with “1” added in the call lamp device 500, the player can grasp that the jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500.

  When receiving the opening command 1, the display control apparatus 302 acquires the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the uncertain change big hit from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1408 and S1410, and produces the effect based on the obtained address. The data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is developed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the uncertain change jackpot is started based on the developed effect data.

  During the jackpot presentation, the long open round is continued until the predetermined condition is satisfied with the upper limit being 15 times. In main controller 162, through steps S838 and S852, a round start command is transmitted at the start of a round, and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round.

  In the display control device 302, when the round start command and the round end command are received, processing during the jackpot presentation is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  Further, during the jackpot presentation, when the big winning opening 83a is opened with a predetermined opening / closing pattern and a game ball is won in the big winning opening 83a, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out as one winning ball.

  When the final round ends, main controller 162 transmits ending command 1 corresponding to the uncertain change big hit through step S850.

  In the display control device 302, when the ending command 1 is received, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 1 through step S1420.

  In the main controller 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) has elapsed after the transmission of the ending command 1, if the number of reserved balls is “1” or more, a variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the time-saving jackpot signal is stopped through step S712. Moreover, it shifts to a time-short state.

(2) Probability variation jackpot Next, the case where probability variation jackpot occurs will be described.
When the probability variation jackpot occurs, as shown in FIG. 34, the same operation as that performed when the non-probability variation jackpot occurs is performed. The time-saving jackpot signal is output almost simultaneously with the transmission of the opening command 2 corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, and stops almost simultaneously with the transmission of the first variation pattern command after the jackpot presentation ends. The difference is that after the jackpot effect is finished, the state is shifted to a certain change state.

(3) JUB jackpot Next, a case where a JUB jackpot occurs will be described.
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a screen of the effect symbol display device 91.

FIG. 36 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a JUB jackpot.
When the JUB jackpot is reached, the main control device 162 transmits a variation pattern command and a stop type command corresponding to the JUB jackpot to the display control device 302. When a predetermined variation time has elapsed from there, a confirmation command is sent to the display control device 302. Sent.

  When the display control device 302 receives the variation pattern command, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the variation display of the effect symbol is performed with the variation pattern at the time of JUB big hit. Further, when the stop type command is received, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as a random symbol as shown in FIG. When the confirmation command is received, the effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.

  In main controller 162, as shown in FIG. 36, through step S812, opening command 3 corresponding to JUB jackpot is transmitted to display controller 302.

  Upon receiving the opening command 3, the display control device 302 acquires the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the JUB jackpot from the distribution structure table 408 via steps S1418 and S1410, and the effect data based on the acquired address. The table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is expanded, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the JUB jackpot is started based on the expanded effect data.

  When the jackpot presentation is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), in order to select one of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage, the letters “gold”, “silver” A character and a “copper” character are displayed large on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91, and each character is blinked. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is JUB jackpot, an effect that the screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is broken, and the effect symbol display device 91 indicates that the jackpot has occurred as shown in FIG. Is displayed. During this time, it is approximately 25 [s].

  When the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, the main controller 162 outputs a jackpot signal with a short time through step S816. That is, in the JUB jackpot, a time-saving jackpot signal is output 25 seconds after the opening command 3 is transmitted. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, so that the player can grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device 500. Can not. As a result, the player can expect that a JUB jackpot will occur until a predetermined time has elapsed even if the confident symbol is stopped and displayed, thereby reducing the possibility that the game taste will decrease. it can.

  On the other hand, during the jackpot production, first, the short open round is repeated 15 times. The main controller 162 transmits a round start command at the start of the short open round and a round end command at the end of the short open round.

  Next, the long open round is continued until the predetermined condition is satisfied with the upper limit being 14 times. In main controller 162, through steps S838 and S852, a round start command is transmitted at the start of a round, and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round.

  In the display control device 302, when the round start command and the round end command are received, processing during the jackpot presentation is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  When the final round ends, main controller 162 transmits ending command 3 corresponding to JUB jackpot through step S850.

  In the display control device 302, when the ending command 3 is received, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 3 through step S1420.

  In the main controller 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) has elapsed after the transmission of the ending command 3, if the number of reserved balls is “1” or more, a variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the time-saving jackpot signal is stopped through step S712. Moreover, it shifts to the probability variation state.

(4) Sudden big hit Next, the case where the big big hit has occurred will be described. Since the transmission / reception operations of the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command are the same as when a JUB jackpot has occurred, the transmission / reception operation of the opening command 4 corresponding to the sudden jackpot will be described.

FIG. 37 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to the surprise jackpot.
In main controller 162, as shown in FIG. 37, opening command 4 is transmitted to display controller 302 through step S812.

  When the display control device 302 receives the opening command 4, through steps S1418 and S1410, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the sudden hit is acquired from the distribution structure table 408, and the effect data is based on the acquired address. The table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is expanded, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the sudden hit is started based on the expanded effect data.

  When the jackpot effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the characters “Gold”, “Silver”, and “Copper” are respectively displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91. The characters are flashing. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is a big hit, the effect symbol display device 91 may shift to the probability change state as shown in FIG. 35 (f) through an effect that the screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is broken. Is displayed. During this time, it is approximately 25 [s].

  When the transition to the probability changing state is displayed, the main controller 162 outputs a time-saving jackpot signal through step S816. That is, in the sudden hit jackpot, a short hit jackpot signal is output 25 seconds after the opening command 4 is transmitted. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the transition to the probability change state is displayed, so that the player understands that the sudden jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device 500. I can't. As a result, the player can expect the occurrence of a sudden big hit until a predetermined time has elapsed even if the suspicion symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility of a decrease in the game taste may be reduced. it can.

  On the other hand, during the big hit effect, the short open round is continued up to 15 times. In main controller 162, through steps S838 and S852, a round start command is transmitted at the start of a round, and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round.

  In the display control device 302, when the round start command and the round end command are received, processing during the jackpot presentation is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  When the final round is completed, the main control device 162 transmits an ending command 4 corresponding to the sudden big hit through step S850.

  In the display control device 302, when the ending command 4 is received, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 4 through step S1420.

When a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after transmission of ending command 4, main controller 162 transmits a variation pattern command when the number of reserved balls is “1” or more. At this time, the output of the time-saving jackpot signal is stopped through step S712.
Moreover, it shifts to the probability variation state.

(5) Latent probability big hit Next, a case where a latent big hit has occurred will be described. Note that the transmission / reception operations of the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command are the same as when a JUB jackpot has occurred.

FIG. 38 is a time chart showing the jackpot effect corresponding to the latent jackpot.
In the main controller 162, as shown in FIG. 38, the opening command 5 is transmitted to the display controller 302 through step S822.

  Upon receiving the opening command 5, the display control device 302 acquires the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the latent probability big hit from the distribution structure table 408 via steps S1418 and S1410, and effects based on the acquired address. The data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is developed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the latent big hit is started based on the developed effect data.

  When the jackpot effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the characters “Gold”, “Silver”, and “Copper” are respectively displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91. The characters are flashing. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is a potential big hit, the player enters the round without performing a specific display.

  With the latent jackpot, no jackpot signal with a short time is output. Therefore, since the number of jackpots does not change in the call lamp device 500, the player cannot grasp that the potential jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display on the call lamp device 500. Accordingly, the player can expect the occurrence of a latent big hit when the suspicion symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the possibility that the game taste is lowered can be reduced.

  However, if it is in the time-saving state, a jackpot signal with a time-saving is output after step S828 and 25 [s] after the opening command 5 is transmitted. In this case, the same operation as that of the sudden hit is performed.

  On the other hand, during the big hit effect, the short open round is continued up to 15 times. In main controller 162, through steps S838 and S852, a round start command is transmitted at the start of a round, and a round end command is transmitted at the end of the round.

  In the display control device 302, when the round start command and the round end command are received, processing during the jackpot presentation is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  When the final round is completed, main controller 162 transmits ending command 5 corresponding to the latent probability big hit through step S850.

  In the display control device 302, when the ending command 5 is received, the jackpot effect ends based on the received ending command 5 through step S1420.

  In the main controller 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) has elapsed after the transmission of the ending command 5, the state shifts to a probability change state.

(6) Small hit On the other hand, in the main controller 162, if the obtained random number counter value matches the small hit value, the small hit is made.

  Next, a case where a small hit occurs will be described. Note that the transmission / reception operations of the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command are the same as when a JUB jackpot has occurred, and will be described from the transmission / reception operation of the opening command “small” corresponding to the jackpot.

FIG. 39 is a time chart showing a small hit effect.
In main controller 162, as shown in FIG. 39, the opening command “small” is transmitted to display controller 302 through step S834.

  When the display control device 302 receives the opening command “small”, the address of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the small hit is acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and based on the acquired address. The effect data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is expanded, and the small hit effect is started based on the expanded effect data.

  When the small hit effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the characters “Gold”, “Silver”, and “Copper” are each displayed large on the screen of the effect symbol display device 91. Each character is displayed blinking. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is a small hit, the player enters the small hit effect without performing a specific display.

  With a small hit, a jackpot signal with a short time is not output. Therefore, since the number of jackpots does not change in the call lamp device 500, even if the player sees the display of the call lamp device 500, the player cannot grasp that the jackpot has occurred. As a result, the player cannot be distinguished from the potential big hit when the suspicion symbol is stopped and displayed, and can expect the occurrence of the potential big hit, thus reducing the game preference. The possibility can be reduced.

  On the other hand, during the small hit effect, the short opening is continued up to 15 times. When the final release ends, main controller 162 transmits an ending command “small” corresponding to the small hit through step S850.

  When the display control device 302 receives the ending command “small”, through step S1420, the small hit effect ends based on the received ending command “small”.

  In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) elapses after transmission of the ending command “small”, the main control device 162 shifts to the original state. For example, the probability variation state and the time reduction state are maintained in the probability variation state and the time reduction state, and the normal state and non-time reduction state are maintained in the normal state and the non-time reduction state.

(7) Outgoing On the other hand, in the main controller 162, if the acquired random number counter value does not match the big hit value and the small hit value, the main control device 162 is out.

  When it comes off, steps S728 to S732 are used to determine the stop symbol type of the effect symbol at the time of removal and the variation pattern at the time of removal. Then, the effect symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern at the time of detachment, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the detachment symbol after a predetermined variation time has elapsed.

  [Effects] In this way, in the present embodiment, the winning winning lottery for generating the non-probable variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, or the latent jackpot is performed in response to the winning at the start winning opening 84, and the effect symbol display device 91 If it is determined that a non-probable big jackpot or a probable big jackpot will be generated, the production symbol will be stopped and displayed with a non-probable big jackpot or a probable big jackpot. If it is determined that a signal is output and a latent jackpot is generated, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random symbol that is indistinguishable from the off symbol, a latent jackpot is generated, and a time-saving jackpot signal is not output.

  In the conventional gaming machine, in the case of a sudden big hit, the purpose is to give an unexpectedness as if the player suddenly changed to a promiscuous state without making a big hit. Since a jackpot signal with a short time is output when a jackpot is generated, the player can grasp that a sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display on the calling lamp device 500, and there is a problem in that the game taste is reduced. there were.

  Conventionally, for example, as another game type, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed to generate a very short hit, and then a small hit that does not change the gaming state is set, the player sees the winning symbol. It is not possible to distinguish whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and we have the expectation that a big hit will occur. However, since a jackpot signal with a short time is output to the calling lamp device 500 when the sudden jackpot is generated, the player can confirm that the sudden jackpot or the small jackpot has occurred by looking at the display on the calling lamp device 500. There was a problem that it was possible to grasp and the taste of the game decreased.

  Also, conventionally, for example, when displaying that a big hit has occurred after the occurrence of a big hit, the player does not know whether or not the big hit has occurred until he sees the display, and a big hit will occur. Expect to do it. However, since a jackpot signal with a short time is output to the calling lamp device 500 when a sudden jackpot occurs, if the player sees the display on the calling lamp device 500 even before the display, the player can hit the jackpot. There was a problem that it was possible to grasp what occurred, and the taste of the game decreased.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a non-probable big jackpot or a probable big jackpot is generated, a time-saving jackpot signal is output, whereas when it is determined that a latent big jackpot is generated, Since the time-saving jackpot signal is not output, the player cannot grasp that the potential jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display on the calling lamp device 500. In addition, when the small hit is set, the player cannot grasp that the latent big hit or the small hit has occurred even when viewing the display on the calling lamp device 500. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game taste is reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the normal state is generated as the latent big hit.

  As a result, when the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a random symbol that is indistinguishable from the missed symbol, and a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the normal state occurs, the time-saving big hit signal is not output, so the game The possibility that the taste is lowered can be further reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a latent big hit is generated in the time-short state, a short-time big hit signal is output.

  As a result, even if it is determined that a latent big hit is generated, if it is in the time-saving state, a time-saving big hit signal is output, so that it is possible to grasp that the time-short state has occurred in the calling lamp device 500.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a latent jackpot will be generated in the time-short state, the time-spanning is delayed with respect to the timing of outputting the time-spotted jackpot signal when a non-probable jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot is generated. Output a jackpot signal.

  As a result, if it is determined that a latent jackpot will be generated in the time-short state, the jackpot signal with a time-shortening is output with a delay. It is not possible to immediately know that the big hit has occurred. Therefore, possibility that the taste of a game will fall can be reduced.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a JUB jackpot will be generated, the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a random symbol that is indistinguishable from the off symbol, a JUB jackpot is generated, and an uncertain variable jackpot or a probability variable jackpot is generated. Sometimes the time-saving jackpot signal is output with a delay from the timing of outputting the time-saving jackpot signal.

  As a result, when it is determined that a non-probable jackpot or a probabilistic jackpot is generated, a time-saving jackpot signal is output, whereas when it is determined that a JUB jackpot is generated, a time-saving jackpot signal is output with a delay. Therefore, even if the player looks at the display on the calling lamp device 500, the player cannot immediately grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred. In addition, when the small hit is set, the player cannot immediately know that the JUB big hit or the small hit has occurred even when viewing the display on the calling lamp device 500. In addition, when displaying that a jackpot has occurred after the occurrence of a JUB jackpot, the player cannot immediately grasp that the JUB jackpot has occurred even when viewing the display on the calling lamp device 500. Furthermore, if the output timing of the time-saving jackpot signal is later than the display, the player can expect that a JUB jackpot will occur until it is displayed that a JUB jackpot has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the game taste is lowered.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a jackpot effect that gives a player a gaming value higher than that in the normal state, and subsequently, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than that in the normal state is generated as a JUB jackpot.

  As a result, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a random symbol that is indistinguishable from the missed symbol, and when the jackpot effect and the probability change state subsequently occur, the jackpot signal with a short time is output with a delay. Can be further reduced.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a JUB jackpot will be generated, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the jackpot has been generated, and after displaying the occurrence of the jackpot, a short-time jackpot signal is output.

  Accordingly, the player can expect the JUB jackpot to be generated until the jackpot occurrence is displayed, so that the possibility that the game taste is lowered can be further reduced.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a sudden jackpot will be generated, the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a stochastic symbol that is indistinguishable from the outlier symbol, a sudden jackpot is generated, and an uncertain variable jackpot or a probable jackpot is generated. Sometimes the time-saving jackpot signal is output with a delay from the timing of outputting the time-saving jackpot signal.

  As a result, when it is determined that a non-probable big jackpot or a probable big jackpot will be generated, a short-time jackpot signal will be output, whereas when it is determined that a sudden big jackpot will be generated, a short-time jackpot signal will be output with a delay. Therefore, even if the player looks at the display on the calling lamp device 500, the player cannot immediately grasp that the sudden big hit has occurred. In addition, when the small hit is set, the player cannot immediately know that a sudden big hit or a small hit has occurred even when viewing the display on the calling lamp device 500. In addition, when displaying the transition to the probability change state after the occurrence of a sudden big hit, the player cannot immediately grasp that the big hit has occurred even when viewing the display on the calling lamp device 500. Further, if the output timing of the time-saving jackpot signal is later than that of the display, the player can have an expectation that a sudden jackpot will occur until it is displayed that a sudden jackpot has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the game taste is lowered.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than that in the normal state is generated as a sudden jackpot.

  As a result, when the production symbol is stopped and displayed with an inaccurate symbol that is indistinguishable from the missed symbol, and a probability variation state occurs, a jackpot signal with a short time is output with a delay, which further reduces the possibility of the game's taste. Can be reduced.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a sudden jackpot will be generated, a transition to the probability variation state is displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, and after the transition to the probability variation state is displayed, a time-saving jackpot signal is output. To do.

  Thereby, since the player can expect the occurrence of the sudden big hit until the transition to the probability change state is displayed, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the game taste is lowered.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 91 corresponds to the display means of the invention 1, the latch circuit of the main control device 162 corresponds to the signal holding means of the invention 6, and the payout control device 242 corresponds to the invention 5. Corresponding to the game ball payout means, steps S202, S204, S306, and S518 correspond to the lottery means of the inventions 1 to 4. Steps S702 to S706, S714, and S716 correspond to the first special prize state generating means of the invention 1, 3, or 5, or the second special prize state generating means of the invention 1, 2, or 5, and steps S806, S824 to S828. Corresponds to the special status signal output means of the invention 1, 3, 4, 6 or 7.

  Further, in the present embodiment, steps S1420, S1412, and S1414 correspond to the identification information changing means of the invention 1, the non-probability change big hit or the probability change big win corresponds to the first special prize state of the inventions 1, 3 to 5, The latent big hit corresponds to the second special prize state of inventions 1 to 5. Further, the production symbol corresponds to the identification information of the invention 1 or 3, and the jackpot signal with a short time corresponds to the special prize state signal of the invention 1, 3, 4, 6 or 7.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 40 and 41 are views showing a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that whether or not the output of the jackpot signal with a short time is controlled by the external output process in step S500. Hereinafter, only different parts from the first embodiment will be described, and overlapping parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

First, the external output process in step S500 will be described.
FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing external output processing executed by main controller 162.

  When the external output process is executed in step S500, the process proceeds to step S900 as shown in FIG.

  In step S900, it is determined whether or not time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer. If it is determined that time-saving jackpot signal data is set (YES), the process proceeds to step S902.

  In step S902, it is determined whether or not it is a JUB jackpot or an abrupt big hit based on the hit type information. If it is determined that it is a JUB jackpot or an abrupt big hit (YES), the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed since the time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES). Shifts to step S906 to output a time-saving jackpot signal from the external terminal board 213, and shifts to step S908.

  In step S908, other output processing for transmitting the command set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 to the payout control device 242, the power and launch control device 243, or the sound lamp control device 143 is executed, and the series of processing ends. To return to the original process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S904 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO) and in step S900, it is determined that the time-saving jackpot signal data is not set in the command buffer (NO). The process proceeds to step S908.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S902 that it is not a JUB big hit or a sudden big hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S910, where it is determined whether or not the latent big hit is based on the hit type information. If it is determined that there is (YES), the process proceeds to step S912.

  In step S912, it is determined whether or not it is in the time-saving state.

  In step S914, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed since the time-saving jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES). Shifts to step S916, outputs a time-saving jackpot signal from the external terminal board 213, and shifts to step S908.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S914 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), and if it is determined in step S912 that the time is not short (NO), the process proceeds to step S908.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S910 that it is not a latent big hit (NO), the process proceeds to step S918, a time-saving big hit signal is output from the external terminal board 213, and the process proceeds to step S908.

Next, the special winning opening / closing process of step S508 will be described.
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a special prize opening / closing process executed by the main controller 162.

  When the big prize opening and closing process is executed in step S508, the process proceeds to step S854 as shown in FIG.

  In step S854, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit based on the hit type information. If it is determined that a big hit or a small win (YES), the process proceeds to step S856.

  In step S856, it is determined whether it is time to start the big hit effect or the small hit effect. If it is determined that it is the time to start the big hit effect or the small hit effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S858.

  In step S858, a hit effect start process is executed for storing an opening command corresponding to the non-probable big jackpot, the probable big jackpot, the JUB big jackpot, the sudden big jackpot, the latent big jackpot or the small jackpot in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output process of step S500, an opening command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

  When the process of step S858 ends, the process proceeds to step S860, and the time-saving jackpot signal data is stored in the command buffer. Thereby, in the external output processing in step S500, the short jackpot signal with a short time that becomes a HIGH level signal at the timing corresponding to the non-probable big jackpot, the probable big jackpot, the JUB big jackpot, the sudden big jackpot, the latent big jackpot or the small jackpot is output to the external terminal board 213. Is output from.

When the process of step S860 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S856 that it is not the timing to start the big hit effect or the small hit effect (NO), the process proceeds to step S836 to determine whether it is the timing to start the round and start the round. If it is determined that it is time (YES), the process proceeds to step S838 to end a series of processes and return to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S836 that it is not the timing to start the round (NO), the process proceeds to step S840, where it is determined whether the round is continuing, and it is determined that the round is continuing. In the case (YES), the process moves to step S842, the series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S840 that the round is not continuing (NO), the process proceeds to step S844, where it is determined whether it is time to end the round, and it is determined that it is time to end the round. If yes (YES), the process moves to step S846.

  In step S846, “1” is added to the number of rounds, and the process proceeds to step S848 to determine whether the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds. If it is determined that the maximum number of rounds has been exceeded (YES), In step S850, a series of processing is terminated and the original processing is restored.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S848 that the number of rounds does not exceed the maximum number of rounds (NO), the process proceeds to step S852 to end the series of processes and return to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S844 that it is not the timing to end the round (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

  [Effects] In this way, in this embodiment, when it is determined that a JUB jackpot or an abrupt jackpot will be generated, a jackpot or jackpot after a predetermined time has elapsed since the jackpot signal data with a shortening has been set in the command buffer. Output a signal. Also, if it is determined that a latent big hit is generated, the shorted jackpot signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed since the time-limited jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer only in the time-saving state. Also, when it is determined that a non-probable big jackpot or a probable big jackpot is to be generated, the short jackpot signal is output as soon as the short jackpot signal data is set in the command buffer.

  As a result, in the big winning opening and closing process, the jackpot signal data with a short time is obtained at the timing of starting the big hit effect or the small hit effect regardless of the non-probable big hit, the probable big hit, the JUB big hit, the sudden big hit, the latent big hit or the small hit. Since it only needs to be stored in the command buffer, the big prize opening / closing process is simplified.

  In the first and second embodiments, the latent jackpot is configured to output a jackpot signal with a time-delay delayed for a predetermined time when it is in a time-short state, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be configured to output almost simultaneously with the transmission of 5.

  Also, in the first and second embodiments, in the JUB jackpot and the sudden jackpot, the time-saving jackpot signal is output after being delayed by a predetermined time, and in the latent jackpot and the jackpot, the hourly jackpot signal is not output. Although not limited to this, in JUB jackpot and sudden hit jackpot, a short hit jackpot signal is output from the transmission time of the opening commands 3 and 4 to the transmission time of the ending commands 3 and 4, and in the latent jackpot and the jackpot, A jackpot signal with a shortened time may be output from a time when the opening commands 3 and 4 are transmitted until a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]).

  As a result, since a jackpot signal with a short time is output from the opening command to the elapse of a predetermined time in any of the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, the latent jackpot, and the jackpot, the game type is displayed on the display of the calling lamp device 500 until the predetermined time elapses. Cannot be distinguished.

  In the first and second embodiments, the calling lamp device 500 is connected to the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer 530. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the calling lamp apparatus 500 is connected to the hall computer 530 to call the calling lamp. The device 500 may be connected to the hall computer 530.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, in the short time state, control is performed so that the variation time of the production symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, and the chance to win the start winning opening 84 is increased from that in the normal state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform control so that the variation time of the effect design does not change from the normal state, and only the winning opportunity to the start winning opening 84 is increased from the normal state. In short, it is only necessary to at least suppress the digestion of the game ball in the short-time state.

  In the first and second embodiments, the stop type command is configured as a command for designating an out symbol, a non-probable variable symbol, a probable variable symbol, or a random symbol. It can also be configured as a command for designating a symbol corresponding to a small hit. In this case, the stop type command includes a command for specifying a stop symbol at the time of losing, a command for specifying a stop symbol at the time of non-probable variation jackpot, a command for specifying a stop symbol at probability variation jackpot, A command for designating a stop symbol for a JUB jackpot, a command for designating a stop symbol for a sudden jackpot, a command for designating a stop symbol for a latent jackpot, and a stop symbol for a small jackpot Command to specify.

  In the first and second embodiments, the processing for clearing the time-saving jackpot signal data (steps S710 and S712) is provided after the processing in step S708. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the processing in step S850 is performed. It can also be provided next.

  In the first and second embodiments, the latch circuit (not shown) of the main controller 162 outputs a HIGH level signal until the time-saving jackpot signal data in the command buffer is cleared. The time-saving jackpot signal is latched only for the execution period of the main process after the time-saving jackpot signal is output. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a latch circuit is not provided, and the HIGH level is set for each execution period of the main process. It can also be configured such that the signal is output for a predetermined time (a time shorter than the execution cycle). As a result, it is not necessary to provide a latch circuit, and the configuration is simplified.

  In the first and second embodiments, nine game balls are won in the big winning opening 83a as the end condition of the long open round, the end condition of the short open round, and the end condition of the small hit effect. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of game balls as the end condition of the long open round, the number of game balls as the end condition of the short open round, and the number of game balls as the end condition of the small hit effect may be different.

  In the first and second embodiments, the calling lamp device 500 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 10. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and the calling lamp device 500 may be built in the pachinko machine 10. .

  Further, in the first to second embodiments, in the JUB big hit, the sudden big hit or the latent big hit, a short hit jackpot signal is output immediately before the end of the short open round. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be configured to output a jackpot signal with a short time after the opening round ends.

  In the first and second embodiments, the main control device 162 determines the stop symbol type, and the display control device 302 determines the specific content of the stop symbol. Not limited to this, the main controller 162 can be configured to determine the specific content of the stop symbol.

  As a result, the display control device 302 does not need to determine the specific content of the stop symbol, so the processing load on the display control device 302 can be reduced. In addition, since the stop symbol table becomes unnecessary, the data capacity of the program ROM 372 can be reduced.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the big hit and miss common fluctuation pattern table 406 is not provided, but the big hit and miss common fluctuation pattern table 406 may be provided.

  In the first and second embodiments, there are a plurality of values such as the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, the value of the reach random number counter C3, whether the jackpot and miss, the jackpot type, and the value N of the reserved ball count counter. Although the configuration is such that the variation pattern is determined based on the elements, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern may be determined based on at least one of these factors.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the winning at the start winning opening 84 is set to be suspended up to a maximum of four times, but this is not limiting, and the number of times is three times or less, or five times or more. It can also be set to hold until (for example, 8 times). Further, since the reserved ball symbols Rm1 to Rm4 are displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, the hold lamp 96 may not be provided. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, it is not necessary to perform the lighting display by the holding lamp 96.

  In the first and second embodiments, the passage of the through gate 85 is set to be suspended up to a maximum of 4 times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times is 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, , 8 times) can also be set to hold. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, the holding lamp 95 may not be provided, and the lighting display may not be performed by the holding lamp 95.

  In the first and second embodiments, the normal symbol variation display is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of the lamp in the display unit 94a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special symbol display device is provided. 93 or effect symbol display device 91 can be used. Similarly, a lighting display corresponding to lighting of the hold lamp 95 may be performed by the effect symbol display device 91.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, when a big hit is made, the large winning opening 83a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time, and when a gaming ball wins the large winning opening 83a, 15 gaming balls are obtained. However, the jackpot is not limited to this. A big prize opening that is opened and closed separately from the big prize opening 83a is provided in the game area. When a big hit is made, the big prize opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins the big prize opening 83a, what is the big prize opening 83a? It is also possible to configure a game state in which a separately provided special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times as a jackpot.

  In the first and second embodiments, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS. Instead, three fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are used. It is also possible to configure so as to determine the variation pattern.

  The variation type counter CS1 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “198”. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“198”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the variation type counter CS1, the initial value is set to “0”.

  The variation type counter CS2 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “240”, for example. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“240”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the variation type counter CS2, the initial value is set to “0”.

  Based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1, rough fluctuation times such as normal reach, super reach, and special reach are determined. Further, based on the value of the variation type counter CS2, a variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (medium symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect is determined. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 302 determines the reach type of the effect symbol and the mode of detailed variation display. Accordingly, a wide variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining the variation type counters CS1 and CS2. Also, the variation display mode can be determined only by the variation type counter CS1, or the variation display mode can be similarly determined by the combination of the variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counter CS3 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value within a numerical range of “0” to “162”. At each update, “1” is added to the current value, and when the maximum value (“162”) is exceeded, the initial value is restored. In the case of the variation type counter CS3, the initial value is set to “0”.

  In the effect symbol display device 91, in addition to the effect symbol change display, a notice effect that slides the effect display that is variably displayed or passes a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, there is an effect pattern in which the time required for the notice effect is added to the change time, an effect pattern in which the change time is subtracted in order to shorten the change display time, or an effect pattern in which the change time is not added or subtracted. Selected. As with the variation pattern table 406, the variation type counter CS3 is provided with a plurality of effect pattern tables with different ranges of random number counter values from which an effect pattern is selected. Each effect pattern table is configured such that the selection ratio of each effect pattern varies depending on whether the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a probable change state or a normal state, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

  As the effect time addition / subtraction value, for example, based on the value of the variation type counter CS3, when the variation display time is not changed, when the variation display time is added by 1 second, when the variation display time is added by 2 seconds, Four types of addition / subtraction values are determined when the display time is subtracted by 1 second. When the variation time is added or subtracted, the effect symbol display device 91 performs a notice effect that increases the expected value of the jackpot. In the case of a jackpot, since the probability that an added value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, the player can expect a jackpot by confirming the notice effect.

  In this way, the variation time of the effect symbol is determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and the time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time is determined by the variation type counter CS3. Therefore, the final fluctuation time until the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed is determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3.

  In the first and second embodiments, the variation pattern table 406 is determined regardless of the current gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern table is also determined according to the current gaming state. It can also be configured to determine 406.

  In the probability variation state, a large variation pattern table 406 has a wide range of random number counter values corresponding to non-reach variation patterns “10” to “238” so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. It is easy to select non-reach out. In the fluctuation pattern table 406, the range of the random number counter value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of out-of-reach is narrowed to “0” to “9”, and it is difficult to select out-of-reach. Therefore, since the reach effect is difficult to select in the probability variation state, the number of variable displays per unit time is increased, and a big hit is likely to occur early.

  On the other hand, in the normal state, if a random number counter value is not stored in the reserved ball storage area, a random number corresponding to a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern in order to secure a winning time of the game ball to the start winning opening 84 A variation pattern table 406 having a narrow counter value range of “51” to “238” is selected, and it is difficult to select non-reach out. In the variation pattern table 406, the range of the random number counter value corresponding to the variation pattern of out-of-reach is wide as “9” to “50”, and out-of-reach is easily selected. Therefore, in the normal state, the winning time of the game ball to the start winning opening 84 can be secured, so that the effect symbol display device 91 is likely to continuously perform the variable display.

  In the first and second embodiments, the main control device 162, the payout control device 242, the audio lamp control device 143, the display control device 302, and the effect symbol display device 91 transmit and receive data using electrical signals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and data can be transmitted and received by optical communication. Further, the present invention is not limited to wired communication, and data can be transmitted and received by wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays.

  In the first and second embodiments, the sound lamp control device 143 is configured to control the display control device 302. Instead, the display control device 302 controls the sound lamp control device 143. It can also be configured to. Further, instead of the sound lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302, a single control device having both functions of the sound lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302 may be provided.

  In the first and second embodiments, the main control device 162 transmits a command to the sound lamp control device 143, so that the main control device 162 controls the display control device 302 via the sound lamp control device 143. Although the configuration is such that the control is performed indirectly, the main control device 162 may directly control the display control device 302 by transmitting the command directly to the display control device 302.

  In the first and second embodiments, the main controller 162 is configured to determine the variation pattern based on the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display control device 302 ( Alternatively, the voice lamp control device 143) may be provided with a fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and the display control device 302 (or voice lamp control device 143) may be configured to determine the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS. it can. A similar modification can be applied to the determination of the stop type. That is, the main control device 162 determines up to the fluctuation pattern table 406 based on the reach random number counter CS and the like, and the display control device 302 (or the sound lamp control device 143) changes based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS. Determine the pattern. In this case, the main controller 162 needs to determine the variation time for the variation display or the like of the special symbol display device 93. The variation time is determined based on the reach random number counter CS.

  As a result, the main control device 162 does not need to determine the variation pattern, and therefore the processing load on the main control device 162 can be reduced.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the effect symbol display device 91 is configured to perform the variable display of the effect symbols by scrolling the effect symbols in the vertical direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to perform a variation display of the effect symbol by scrolling the symbol in the horizontal direction or by moving and displaying the effect symbol along a predetermined route such as an L shape.

  In the first and second embodiments, the present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like. For example, a pachinko machine that unlocks a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins in a specific area of a special device, a pachinko machine that wins a bonus when a game ball wins a specific area of a special device, and other objects The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and other types of pachinko machines equipped with the above. Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or the like in which game balls are not lent through the ball lending device Y.

  The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. For example, a slot machine is a known machine in which a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and fixed by operating a stop button. It is. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine, “a display device that displays the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information is provided, and the operation means for starting (for example, the operation lever) is operated. As a trigger, the identification information variation display is started, the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) is triggered, or when a predetermined time elapses, the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed. When the combination of identification information at the time of the stop is a specific one, it becomes a slot machine that generates a special prize state that gives a player a predetermined game value. In this case, examples of game media include coins and medals.

  The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. As a basic concept of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, “a display device for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information is provided, For example, after a predetermined amount of game ball is inserted based on the operation of the button, the change display of the identification information is started by the operation of the start operation unit (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation unit (for example, the stop) Button) or when a predetermined period of time has passed, the change display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed, and if the combination of the identification information at the time of the stop is a specific combination, A gaming machine that generates a special prize state that gives a predetermined gaming value. In this case, a large amount of game balls are paid out to the player in the lower tray.

  In addition to the inventions described in the column “Means for Solving the Problems”, the following inventions may be employed. Hereinafter, explanations will be given while showing definitions of functions, effects and terms as necessary. The inventions B and C can also be applied to the invention A. The invention C can also be applied to the invention B.

[Invention A1] The gaming machine of Invention A1 is
Lottery means for performing lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state in response to establishment of the predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means;
A first special prize state generating means for stopping and displaying the identification information with a predetermined content and generating the first special prize state when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means; ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize is generated to generate the second special prize state. State generating means;
A special status signal output means for outputting a special status signal indicating the occurrence of the special status,
When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. If it is determined that two special prize states are to be generated, the special prize state signal is not output.

  In the conventional gaming machine, in the case of a sudden big hit, it is intended to give unexpectedness as if it suddenly shifted to a probable state without making a big hit. Since the jackpot signal is output when the occurrence of the game, the player can grasp the fact that the sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display on the calling lamp device, and there is a problem that the taste of the game is reduced.

  In addition, for example, when another game type is displayed with a suspicion symbol stopped and an extremely short hit is generated, and then a second suspicion big hit that does not change the game state is set, the player views the suspicion symbol. It is not possible to distinguish whether it is a big hit or a second big hit, and we have the expectation that a big hit will occur. However, since a jackpot signal is output to the calling lamp device when a sudden jackpot is generated, the player grasps that the sudden jackpot or the second sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display on the calling lamp device. There was a problem that the game preferences were reduced.

  In addition, for example, when displaying that the big hit has occurred after the occurrence of the big hit, the player does not know whether or not the big hit has occurred until he sees the display, and the big hit will occur. Have the expectation. However, since a jackpot signal is output to the calling lamp device when a sudden jackpot occurs, the player can confirm that a sudden jackpot has occurred if he / she looks at the display of the calling lamp device even before the display. There was a problem that it was possible to grasp and the taste of the game decreased.

  On the other hand, in the case of the configuration of the gaming machine of the invention A1, the lottery means performs a lottery to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the identification information changing means Thus, the identification information is changed and displayed on the display means.

  When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first special prize state generating means stops the identification information with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special status signal is output by the special status signal output means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with the contents other than the predetermined contents by the second special prize state generating means. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, no special status signal is output by the special status signal output means.

  Thereby, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is not output, so the player The user cannot grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when the second winning big hit is set as the other game type, the player cannot grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. In addition, for example, when displaying that the big hit has occurred after the occurrence of the big hit, the player cannot grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. . Therefore, compared with the past, the effect that the possibility that the taste of a game may fall can be reduced.

  Here, as the establishment of the predetermined condition, in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a gaming ball wins a winning prize opening, and in the case of a pachislot machine, for example, an operation lever for instructing a game start is operated. It is included. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

  The special prize state refers to a gaming state that gives a gaming value advantageous to a player. For a pachinko machine, for example, a non-probable big hit, a probable big hit, a JUB big hit, a sudden big hit, a latent big hit, a small win In the case of a pachislot machine, for example, a big bonus, a challenge time, and a small role are included. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

  The identification information refers to characters, figures, designs, images, codes, symbols, colors, other information that can be identified through vision, sound or other information that can be identified through five senses other than vision, or a combination thereof. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

  In addition, the identification information change display includes, for example, sequentially changing and displaying the identification information as in LED display, and displaying the identification information while fluctuating. Therefore, the change is not necessarily limited to fluctuation. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

  In addition, the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed with the predetermined content and the timing at which the special prize state is generated may be either first or simultaneously. If the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed is earlier, the expectation for the special prize state can be improved. On the other hand, if the timing for generating the special prize state is earlier, the unexpectedness can be improved. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1 and C1.

[Invention A2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention A2 is the gaming machine of Invention A1,
The second special prize state generating means generates a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state as the second special prize state.

  In such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the second special prize state is determined by the second special prize state generating means to have a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. Occurs as.

  As a result, when the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the special prize state signal is not output. As a result, the possibility of further reducing the possibility of lowering the temperature can be obtained.

[Invention A3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention A3 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions A1 and A2.
The first special prize state generation means includes a special prize state in which a player is given a gaming value higher than a normal state, and a short time state in which the change time of the identification information is shortened below a predetermined value. Generated as
The special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the short-time state. To do.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated, the first special prize state generating means gives the player a higher gaming value than the normal state, and subsequently A short time state in which the change time of the identification information is shorter than a predetermined time occurs as the first special prize state.

  If it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated in the short-time state, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means.

  Thereby, even when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output in the time-short state, so that it is possible to grasp that the time-short state has occurred in the calling lamp device or the like. An effect is obtained.

[Invention A4] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention A4 is the gaming machine of Invention A3,
When the special prize state signal output means determines that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the short-time state, the special prize state is generated when the first special prize state occurs. The award status signal is output with a delay from the signal output timing.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated in the short-time state, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal when the first special prize state is generated. The special status signal is output after a delay.

  As a result, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game taste is reduced.

[Invention A5] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention A5 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions A1 to A4.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that is opened to allow a game ball to be awarded,
A game ball payout means for paying out a game ball when a game ball wins the winning opening;
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round that opens the winning opening for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generating means executes a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

  If it is such a structure, when it determines with generating a 1st special prize state, a long open round will be performed by the 1st special prize state generation means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the short special round is executed by the second special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means. Since the short opening round has a shorter opening time of the winning opening than the long opening round, the player cannot immediately know that the special prize state has occurred even when looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give an unexpectedness as if the state suddenly shifted to the second special prize state.

  Here, the long open round or the short open round may be executed only once or may be executed a plurality of times. The number of executions may not be the same every time and may be different every time. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B4 and C4.

[Invention A6] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention A6 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions A1 to A5,
And a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at the predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output unit, and the special status signal is held for a predetermined time after the special status signal is output by the signal holding unit. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the special prize state signal can be easily detected by the calling lamp device or the like.

[Invention A7] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention A7 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions A1 to A5,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at a predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output means. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration becomes simple.

[Invention B1] On the other hand, the gaming machine of Invention B1 is
Lottery means for performing lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state in response to establishment of the predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means;
A first special prize state generating means for stopping and displaying the identification information with a predetermined content and generating the first special prize state when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means; ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize is generated to generate the second special prize state. State generating means;
A special status signal output means for outputting a special status signal indicating the occurrence of the special status,
When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. When it is determined that the two special prize states are to be generated, the special prize state signal is output with a delay from the timing of outputting the special prize state signal when the first special prize state is generated.

  If it is such a structure, a lottery for generating a 1st special prize state or a 2nd special prize state will be performed by a lottery means at the time of establishment of a predetermined condition, and identification information will be displayed by a display means by an identification information change means. Is displayed.

  When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first special prize state generating means stops the identification information with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special status signal is output by the special status signal output means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with the contents other than the predetermined contents by the second special prize state generating means. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, the special status signal output means outputs the special status signal after the timing of outputting the special status signal when the first special status occurs.

  Thus, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output with a delay. The player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. In addition, for example, when the second winning big hit is set as another game type, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. In addition, for example, when displaying that a big hit has occurred after the occurrence of a big hit, the player must immediately know that the second special prize state has occurred even if he / she looks at the display on the calling lamp device etc. I can't. Furthermore, if the output timing of the special prize state signal is later than the display, the player can expect that the second special prize state will occur until it is displayed that a sudden big hit has occurred. Therefore, compared with the past, the effect that the possibility that the taste of a game may fall can be reduced.

[Invention B2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B2 is the gaming machine of Invention B1,
The second special prize state generating means has a special prize state that gives a player a gaming value higher than that in the normal state, and subsequently a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than that in the normal state. It is generated as a second special prize state.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the second special prize state generating means gives the player a higher gaming value than the normal state, and subsequently A high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs as the second special prize state.

  As a result, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and a special prize state in which a player is given a gaming value higher than the normal state, and subsequently, the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. When a high high probability state occurs, the special prize state signal is output with a delay, so that it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the game taste is reduced.

[Invention B3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B3 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions B1 and B2,
Furthermore, it comprises a second special prize state generation display means for displaying on the display means that the second special prize state has occurred,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal after displaying the occurrence of the second award status by the second award status occurrence display means.

  If it is such a structure, it will be displayed on a display means that the 2nd special prize state generate | occur | produced by the 2nd special prize state generation display means. When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output after the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed by the special prize state signal output means.

  Thereby, the player can have an expectation that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, so that the possibility that the game preference is lowered may be further reduced. The effect that it can be obtained.

[Invention B4] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B4 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions B1 to B3.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that is opened to allow a game ball to be awarded,
A game ball payout means for paying out a game ball when a game ball wins the winning opening;
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round that opens the winning opening for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generating means executes a short opening round that opens the winning opening for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round, and then executes the long opening round.

  If it is such a structure, when it determines with generating a 1st special prize state, a long open round will be performed by the 1st special prize state generation means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the second special prize state generating unit executes the short release round, and then the long release round is executed. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means. Since the short opening round has a shorter opening time of the winning opening than the long opening round, the player cannot immediately know that the special prize state has occurred even when looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give an unexpectedness as if the state suddenly shifted to the second special prize state.

[Invention B5] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B5 is the gaming machine of Invention B4,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal after the short opening round or just before the end.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means after or shortly after the short opening round.

  As a result, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred regardless of the display of the calling lamp device or the like or the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, the effect that the possibility that the game taste is lowered can be further reduced.

[Invention B6] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B6 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions B1 to B5,
And a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at the predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output unit, and the special status signal is held for a predetermined time after the special status signal is output by the signal holding unit. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the special prize state signal can be easily detected by the calling lamp device or the like.

[Invention B7] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B7 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions B1 to B5,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at a predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output means. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration becomes simple.

[Invention B8] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention B8 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions B1 to B7,
Furthermore, a storage means is provided,
The first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means store special prize state signal data for designating output of the special prize state signal in the storage means when the special prize state is generated,
If it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal as soon as the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means, and the second special prize state When it is determined that the special prize state signal data is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special prize state signal data was stored in the storage means.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated, the first special prize state generation means stores the special prize state signal data in the storage means when the first special prize state occurs. Then, as soon as the special status signal data is stored in the storage means by the special status signal output means, the special status signal is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means when the second special prize state is generated by the second special prize state generating means. The special status signal output means outputs the special status signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special status signal data was stored in the storage means.

  As a result, it is only necessary to store the special prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, so that the configuration of the first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means is simplified. The effect of becoming is obtained.

[Invention C1] On the other hand, the gaming machine of Invention C1 is
Lottery means for performing lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state in response to establishment of the predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means;
A first special prize state generating means for stopping and displaying the identification information with a predetermined content and generating the first special prize state when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means; ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is in a normal state A second special prize state generating means for generating a higher probability state than the second special prize state;
A special status signal output means for outputting a special status signal indicating the occurrence of the special status,
When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. When it is determined that the two special prize states are to be generated, the special prize state signal is output with a delay from the timing of outputting the special prize state signal when the first special prize state is generated.

  If it is such a structure, a lottery for generating a 1st special prize state or a 2nd special prize state will be performed by a lottery means at the time of establishment of a predetermined condition, and identification information will be displayed by a display means by an identification information change means. Is displayed.

  When it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first special prize state generating means stops the identification information with a predetermined content, and the first special prize state is generated. Then, the special status signal is output by the special status signal output means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed by the second special prize state generation means with contents other than the predetermined contents. A high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery is higher than the normal state occurs as the second special prize state. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the special prize state has occurred. Then, the special status signal output means outputs the special status signal after the timing of outputting the special status signal when the first special status occurs.

  Thus, when it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output with a delay. The player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. In addition, for example, when the second winning big hit is set as another game type, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred even when viewing the display of the calling lamp device or the like. In addition, for example, when displaying that a big hit has occurred after the occurrence of a big hit, the player must immediately know that the second special prize state has occurred even if he / she looks at the display on the calling lamp device etc. I can't. Furthermore, if the output timing of the special prize state signal is later than the display, the player can expect that the second special prize state will occur until it is displayed that a sudden big hit has occurred. Therefore, compared with the past, the effect that the possibility that the taste of a game may fall can be reduced.

  In addition, when the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents and a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the special prize state signal is output with a delay. There is an effect that the possibility that the taste of the item is reduced can be further reduced.

[Invention C2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention C2 is the gaming machine of Invention C1,
Furthermore, it comprises a second special prize state generation display means for displaying on the display means that the second special prize state has occurred,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal after displaying the occurrence of the second award status by the second award status occurrence display means.

  If it is such a structure, it will be displayed on a display means that the 2nd special prize state generate | occur | produced by the 2nd special prize state generation display means. When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output after the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed by the special prize state signal output means.

  Thereby, the player can have an expectation that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, so that the possibility that the game preference is lowered may be further reduced. The effect that it can be obtained.

[Invention C3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention C3 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions C1 and C2,
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that is opened to allow a game ball to be awarded,
A game ball payout means for paying out a game ball when a game ball wins the winning opening;
The first special prize state generating means executes a long opening round that opens the winning opening for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generating means executes a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

  If it is such a structure, when it determines with generating a 1st special prize state, a long open round will be performed by the 1st special prize state generation means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the short special round is executed by the second special prize state generating means. At this time, when the game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball paying means. Since the short opening round has a shorter opening time of the winning opening than the long opening round, the player cannot immediately know that the special prize state has occurred even when looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to give an unexpectedness as if the state suddenly shifted to the second special prize state.

[Invention C4] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention C4 is the gaming machine of Invention C3,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal after the short opening round or just before the end.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output by the special prize state signal output means after or shortly after the short opening round.

  As a result, the player cannot immediately grasp that the second special prize state has occurred regardless of the display of the calling lamp device or the like or the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, the effect that the possibility that the game taste is lowered can be further reduced.

[Invention C5] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention C5 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions C1 to C4,
And a signal holding means for holding the special prize state signal for a predetermined time after inputting the special prize state signal,
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at the predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output unit, and the special status signal is held for a predetermined time after the special status signal is output by the signal holding unit. Therefore, even when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the special prize state signal is constantly output, so that the special prize state signal can be easily detected by the calling lamp device or the like.

[Invention C6] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention C6 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions C1 to C4.
The award status signal output means outputs the award status signal at a predetermined time interval.

  With such a configuration, the special status signal is output at predetermined time intervals by the special status signal output means. Therefore, when the special prize state signal output means is realized by interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration becomes simple.

[Invention C7] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention C7 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions C1 to C6.
Furthermore, a storage means is provided,
The first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means store special prize state signal data for designating output of the special prize state signal in the storage means when the special prize state is generated,
If it is determined that the first special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal output means outputs the special prize state signal as soon as the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means, and the second special prize state When it is determined that the special prize state signal data is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special prize state signal data was stored in the storage means.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated, the first special prize state generation means stores the special prize state signal data in the storage means when the first special prize state occurs. Then, as soon as the special status signal data is stored in the storage means by the special status signal output means, the special status signal is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal data is stored in the storage means when the second special prize state is generated by the second special prize state generating means. The special status signal output means outputs the special status signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special status signal data was stored in the storage means.

  As a result, it is only necessary to store the special prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, so that the configuration of the first special prize state generating means and the second special prize state generating means is simplified. The effect of becoming is obtained.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Main part of game machine, 13 ... Main body frame, 14 ... Front door frame, 15 ... Back pack unit, 21 ... Window part, 22 ... Glass, 23 ... Annular lighting part, 24 ... Error display lamp unit, 25 ... Prize ball lamp unit, 26 ... Speaker unit, 31 ... Upper bulge unit, 32 ... Lower bulge unit, 33 ... Upper plate, 34 ... Lower plate, 35 ... Operation buttons, 36 ... ball lending operation device, 37 ... ball lending button, 38 ... return button, 39 ... frequency display section, 41 ... game ball launch handle, 81 ... game board, 81a ... base plate, 82 ... general winning opening, 83 ... variable prize Equipment: 83a ... Grand prize opening, 84 ... Start prize opening, 85 ... Through gate, 86 ... Variable display unit, 87 ... Out opening, 88 ... Nail, 91 ... Production symbol display device, 92 ... Center frame, 93 ... Special Symbol display device, 93a ... LED, 93b, 242a ... 7-segment display, 94 ... Normal symbol display device, 94a, 502 ... Display section, 95,96 ... Reserved lamp, 101 ... Inner rail, 102 ... Outer rail, 103 ... Arc member, 104 ... Return ball prevention member, 105 ... Return rubber, 110 ... Game ball launching device, 143 ... Audio lamp control device, 241 ... Mounting base, 244, 246 ... Substrate box, 152a-152c ... Winning mouth sensor, 153 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Count sensor, 154 ... Start winning port sensor, 155 ... Gate sensor, 162 ... Main control device, 201 ... Back pack, 202 ... Dispensing mechanism, 204 ... Control device collective unit, 211 ... Base unit, 212 ... Protective cover unit 213 ... External terminal plate, 214 ... Latching pin, 215 ... Fastener, 217 Body frame opening switch, 221 ... tank, 222 ... tank rail, 223 ... case rail, 223a ... ball non-detection sensor, 223b ... ball removal switch, 224 ... dispensing device, 225 ... game ball distributing unit, 229 ... back pack substrate, 229a ... Power switch, 242 ... Discharge control device, 243 ... Power supply and launch control device, 243a ... Power supply unit, 243b ... Launch control unit, 243c ... Power failure monitoring circuit, 243d ... RAM erase switch circuit, 245 ... State return switch, 247 ... RAM erasure switch, 249 ... ball lending connection terminal board, 258 ... dispensed ball detection sensor, 300 ... control system, 302 ... display control device, 310, 350, 370 ... MPU, 312, 352 ... ROM, 314, 354 ... RAM, 316, 356, 380 ... input port, 18, 358, 388 ... output port, 320, 360, 382, 390 ... bus, 362 ... audio output device, 364 ... lamp display device, 372 ... program ROM, 374 ... work RAM, 376 ... image controller, 378 ... DMAC, 384 ... Character ROM, 386 ... Video RAM, 404, 408 ... Distribution structure table, 406 ... Variation pattern table, 410 ... Production data table, 500 ... Call lamp device, 504 ... Call button, 506 ... Call lamp, 508 ... Control , 510 ... Signal input unit, 512 ... Signal output unit, 520, 522 ... Hub, 530 ... Hall computer, C1 ... Big hit random number counter, C2 ... Big hit type random number counter, C3 ... Reach random number counter, C4 ... Normal lottery random number counter CINI1 ... first initial value random number counter, CINI2 ... second initial value random number counter, CS ... fluctuation pattern random number counter, CS1 ... fluctuation type counter, CS2 ... fluctuation type counter, CS3 ... fluctuation type counter, Dm ... main display area, Ds ... sub-display area, Ds1 ... notice area, Ds2 ... notice area, H ... card insertion slot, K1, K2 ... sticking space, L1 ... effective line, Y ... ball lending device, Z1 ... left symbol row, Z2 ... middle symbol Row, Z3 ... Right symbol row

Claims (1)

Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means;
Winning means that is in an open state in which a game ball can enter when winning the lottery by the lottery means,
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and when the predetermined number of game balls do not enter, the winning means is First special prize state generating means for generating a special prize state in which a long release operation that is released for a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times, and a short time state in which the change time of the identification information is shortened after the special prize state;
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the short opening is performed for a shorter time than the predetermined time. Second prize state generating means for generating at least a prize state in which the operation is executed a plurality of times;
A special prize status signal output means for outputting a predetermined special prize status signal;
The award status signal output means includes:
When it is determined that the first special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the special prize state signal is output,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the time-short state, the special prize state signal is output when it is determined that the first special prize state is to be generated. A gaming machine that outputs the special status signal after the timing and after the short opening operation has been executed a predetermined number of times, or just before the execution of the predetermined number of short opening operations.

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