JP2018134253A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing management of a variable winning device.SOLUTION: A main board stores information on a special electric game status for designating an operation state of a special electric generator and information on a normal pattern status for designating an operation state of a normal electric generator in a predetermined storage area within an RWM, performs processing for outputting a special electric generator 1 operating signal for indicating a state of a major winning hole and a normal electric generator operating signal for indicating a state of a second start winning hole to the outside of a machine, based on the information on a special electric game status and the information on a normal pattern status, and turns on or off the special electric generator 1 operating signal and the normal electric generator operating signal, based on the information on a special electric game status and the information on a normal pattern status when opening or closing the major winning hole or the second start winning hole.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium.

In general, some pachinko machines are equipped with variable winning devices such as a start opening (so-called electric tulip) or a big winning opening (so-called attacker) that opens and closes when a predetermined lottery is won ( (See paragraphs 0035 and 0039 of Patent Document 1). In addition, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, for a big prize opening, there is one that generates a big prize opening operating signal indicating the operating state at that time and manages the opening / closing of the big prize opening ( (See paragraphs 0623, 0678, 0700-0713, etc. of Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent No. 5657718

  By the way, in recent years, the operation modes of the variable winning devices such as the start opening and the big winning opening are diversified. For example, with respect to the big winning opening, the operating aspect of the big winning opening may be different depending on the type of the big hit. . And variable winning devices such as the big winning opening and the starting opening play an important role in various lotteries and winning detections, so it is necessary to properly manage the operating state and the effective period of the winning ball. .

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of appropriately managing a variable winning device.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a main control means (such as a main board) for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means (such as a sub-main board) that receives a control command (such as a main command) from the main control means and performs processing according to the control command;
A starting hole (a first starting prize opening, a second starting prize opening, etc.) that is provided in the game area and can detect a game ball and triggers a big hit lottery,
It is provided in the game area, it is possible to detect a game ball, and when it is a big hit in the big hit lottery, it has a big winning opening that can be opened multiple times,
The start port includes at least an open / close start port (such as a second start winning port) that performs an open / close operation when the open lottery is won,
The main control means includes
The jackpot lottery is performed using a random number value acquired based on the detection of the game ball at the start opening, a special symbol for indicating the result of the jackpot lottery is stopped after the variable display, and the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot If it is, after the stop display of the special symbol, to execute a jackpot game that causes the big winning opening to open,
Even if a game ball is detected at the starting port, if the start condition for the variable display related to the special symbol is not satisfied, the special symbol holding memory information including the random number value is stored in a predetermined number. Machine,
The main control means includes
It has a function of a normal electric accessory that controls the opening operation of the opening / closing start port,
Storing operation state designation information (ordinary symbol status information, etc.) for designating the operation state of the normal electric combination in a predetermined operation state designation information storage area (storage area relating to the normal symbol status in the RWM),
When the operating state designation information reaches a value (such as a value of a status during normal electric accessory operation) that designates a state that causes the opening / closing starting port to perform an opening operation, the opening / closing starting port is set to an open state, and When the value for specifying the state for performing the closing operation (normal symbol stop symbol display status value, etc.) is reached, the opening / closing start port is closed,
The opening / closing start port effective period during which the game ball can be detected at the opening / closing start port is a period in which the operation state designation information is a value that specifies a state in which the opening / closing start port performs an opening operation, and the operation A pachinko characterized by a total period of a predetermined extension period (such as 3000 ms) after the period in which the state designation information is a value that designates a state for causing the opening / closing start port to perform an opening operation It is a gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of appropriately managing a variable winning device.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the function of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main board | substrate structures of a pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the basic functional means of a main board | substrate, a sub main board | substrate, and a sub sub board | substrate. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a main control display apparatus, (b) is a graph which shows the relationship between each indicator lamp and name in a main control display apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the change of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display during the stop of an effect symbol similarly. (A) is a chart showing a success / failure determination table, and (b) is a chart showing a deviation variation pattern table. (A) is a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the first lottery, (b) is a chart showing a big hit symbol determination table for the second lottery, and (c) is a small hit symbol determination table used at the time of a small hit. It is a chart. (A) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at the time of loss, (b) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at 16R big hit, (c) is a chart showing a fluctuation pattern table used at 4R big hit and small hit. It is. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process in a main board | substrate. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control start process following FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the game progress interruption process in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off process in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the timer subtraction process in a main board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the starting port 2 effective period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening effective period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize monitoring process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a winning monitoring process following FIG. 18. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during normal symbol stop symbol display. It is a flowchart which shows a process during normal electric accessory operation. It is a flowchart which shows the process during normal electric accessory operation completion | finish demonstration. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol control general purpose process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop symbol display process. It is a flowchart which shows a hit start demonstration setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric accessory control process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening opening preparation process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during operation of the special electric accessory. It is a flowchart which shows a process during closing of the big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows a hit end demonstration setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a hit end demonstration. It is a flowchart which shows a test signal output process. It is a flowchart which shows an output data creation process. (A) is a chart showing an example of game status relating to control of a variable winning device, (b) is a chart showing an example of a branch processing table. It is a chart which shows the table used for control of a variable prize apparatus. It is a chart which shows the table used for control of a variable prize apparatus. It is a chart which shows the table used for control of a variable prize apparatus. It is a chart which shows the table used for control of a variable prize apparatus. It is a chart which shows the table used for control of a variable prize apparatus. It is a chart which shows the table used for control of a variable prize apparatus. (A)-(d) is a time chart which shows control of the special winning opening based on 1st Example. (A)-(d) is a time chart which shows control of a big winning opening in the case of not providing a status in preparation for opening. (A) is a time chart which shows control of the 2nd start winning opening which concerns on a present Example, (b) is a time chart which shows control by a different open | release pattern. (A)-(c) is a time chart which shows control of the special winning opening based on 2nd Example.

Examples of pachinko gaming machines according to the present invention will be described below. Here, first, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described, and then the gaming procedure, effects, control mode, etc. in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
<Basic configuration of pachinko machine>

  FIG. 1 shows a front configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a gaming board 50 is mounted on a gaming machine frame 11 described later. Among these, the game board 50 has different components such as accessory devices and designs depending on the model of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, the gaming board 50 can be separated from the gaming machine frame 11 by releasing the electrical connection relationship and the structural connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11.

  Further, by sharing the structural and electrical connection relationship with the gaming machine frame 11 for a plurality of types of gaming boards 50, it is possible to change the so-called model in which the gaming machine frame 11 is shared between different models. Yes. In the following, the gaming machine frame 11 will be described first, and then the board configuration of the gaming board 50 will be described.

  The gaming machine frame 11 described above has an outer frame 12, a front frame 13, and a lower front plate 14. Furthermore, a glass door 15 and a dish unit 16 are mounted on the front frame 13. Among these, the outer frame 12 is a rectangular frame used for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a predetermined position in the island facility in the game hall (game store). As shown in FIG. The front frame 13 having the door 15 and the dish unit 16 and the above-described lower front plate 14 have an opening portion whose front side is closed.

  The front frame 13 has a structure having an outer shape that matches the opening of the outer frame 12, and is attached to the outer frame 12 via hinge mechanisms 15A and 15B shown on the left side in FIG. The front frame 13 is opened from the closed state with respect to the outer frame 12 by swinging forward with the left edge in FIG. 1 as a fixed end and the right edge as a free end.

  The locking of the front frame 13 to the outer frame 12 and the release from the outer frame 12 are performed via a lock device (not shown). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the cylinder portion 17 of the locking device is disposed on the free end side of the front frame 13, and the cylinder portion 17 covers the lower part of the front frame 13. 16, the keyhole is directed to the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Then, when the game shop clerk inserts the key into the key hole of the 17 parts of the cylinder and rotates this key, for example, counterclockwise, the free end side of the front frame 13 is released from the lock device, and the front frame 13 is in the open state. Become.

  With respect to such a front frame 13, the lower front plate 14 described above does not have a configuration for opening and closing like the front frame 13, and is fixed to the outer frame 12 so as not to move. The lower front plate 14 always closes the lower end of the front surface of the outer frame 12.

  The glass door 15 disposed at the front portion of the front frame 13 and the dish unit 16 are attached to the front frame 13 via a hinge mechanism (not shown). Further, both the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 can swing independently with the left edge in FIG. 1 as a fixed end and the right edge as a free end. Then, the glass door 15 and the dish unit 16 are brought into an open state by, for example, a game shop clerk swinging horizontally forward and swinging backward from the open state to be locked to the front frame 13. It will be in a closed state.

  The locking of the glass door 15 to the front frame 13 and the release from the front frame 13 are performed via the aforementioned locking device (not shown). That is, when a game shop clerk inserts a key into the key hole of the above-described cylinder 17 and turns this key, for example, in the clockwise direction opposite to when the front frame 13 is opened, the free end side of the glass door 15 is locked. The glass door 15 is opened.

  Further, by opening the glass door 15, a locking mechanism (not shown) of the tray unit 16 appears and can be operated, and an operation part (not shown) of this locking mechanism can be operated by a game shop clerk in a downward direction, for example. By performing the pushing operation, the dish unit 16 is opened.

  Further, the glass door 15 holds, for example, two parallel transparent plates so as to be detachable. When the glass door 15 is in a closed state, the gaming board 50 can be viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 through these transparent plates. I am doing so. As the transparent plate, in addition to a glass plate, a transparent resin plate or the like can be used.

  The dish unit 16 has an upper ball dish 18, a lower ball dish 19, a firing handle 20, and the like on the front surface thereof. Among these, the upper ball tray 18 stores the game balls, supplies the game balls to the launching device 43 (see FIGS. 2 and 4) operated via the launch handle 20, and plays the games to the lower ball tray 19. Mechanisms for various functions such as ball discharge are provided. The lower ball tray 19 stores game balls, receives game balls sent from the upper ball tray 18, and stores game balls in a ball box (so-called dollar box) placed outside the pachinko gaming machine 10. Mechanisms for various functions such as discharge are provided.

  In this embodiment, various speakers 21 are provided in the upper corner of the glass door 15, the lower front plate 14, and the like, and through these speakers 21, depending on the gaming state, the production pattern, and the like. BGM and various sound effects are output.

  Furthermore, an operation button 22 that can be pressed by the player is provided at a portion of the upper ball tray 18 facing the player (see FIG. 1). The operation button 22 is provided on the outer wall surface of the upper part of the upper ball dish 18 and is located near the center of the upper ball dish 18 in the left-right direction. Further, the operation button 22 includes an operation button light emitter (not shown) inside, and performs light output according to the effect pattern to be executed.

Note that the operation button 22 may be protruded upward or vibrated in a predetermined case using a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid. In addition to the operation button 22, a cross key (not shown) is provided, and the player can perform various environment settings and production operations using the cross key. The contents of the environment setting can be exemplified by volume adjustment of the speaker 21, brightness adjustment or light amount adjustment of an effect display described later, or change of an effect mode described later. In addition, examples of the presentation operation using the cross key include a mini-game that is being displayed in a variable manner. Further, in addition to the cross key, for example, a lever-shaped operation means, various types of touch panels, or the like can be used.
<Back view of pachinko machine>

  Next, a basic configuration on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a set base 31 having a game ball passage for guiding or collecting game balls is attached to the back of the front frame 13, and a gaming machine is provided below the set base 31. A payout control board 103 mounted with a power supply unit 32 for supplying power to the whole, a payout CPU (to be described later) for controlling the gaming machine frame side, and the like are attached. In addition, on the back side of the game board 50, effect control is performed based on a main board (main control board) 102 on which a main CPU (to be described later) and the like for overall control of the game are mounted, and control commands from the main board 102. A sub board 104 on which a sub main CPU (described later) to be executed is mounted is provided in a positional relationship corresponding to the opening of the set board 31.

  In the set base 31, a prize ball tank 33 is provided above the opening. The prize ball tank 33 stores game balls which are supplied from the island facility and become prize balls. Further, below the prize ball tank 33, a prize ball passage 34, a payout unit 35, and a prize ball discharge passage 36 are provided.

  The payout unit 35 communicates with the prize ball passage 34 and can discharge the balls stored in the prize ball tank 33 downward in units of one ball. Further, the prize ball discharge passage 36 guides the game balls flowing down from the payout unit 35 to the ball bowl (the upper ball dish 18 or the lower ball dish 19) as a prize ball.

  The power supply unit 32 described above is provided at a lower left portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the back as shown in FIG. The power supply unit 32 converts AC power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine into various voltages used in the gaming machine and supplies it to the payout control board 103, the main board 102, the sub board 104, and the like. The power supply unit 32 is provided with a power switch 40 that is a tilt switch.

  The above-described payout control board 103 is disposed at the lower right portion of the set base 31 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the back as shown in FIG. The payout control board 103 has a payout control function for controlling the payout unit 35 in accordance with a command relating to payout from the main board 102 and a loan request from the outside. The payout control board 103 also has a launch control function for controlling the launch device 43 so as to launch a game ball into the game area with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the launch handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

  The above-mentioned main board 102 is disposed at the center lower part on the back side of the game board 50, and is mainly used for various lottery functions, control functions for the payout control board 103 and the sub board 104, and the like. 10 has a central processing function. The above-described sub-board 104 is disposed at the center upper part on the back side of the game board 50 and mainly has a function for controlling various effects described later.

For the above-described sub-board 104, a main sub-board (sub-main board 301 in this embodiment) responsible for the main function of effect control and a sub-sub-board specialized for a specific effect function such as image creation (this implementation). In the example, it is divided into the sub-sub board 302), but the term “sub-board” includes these. In addition, an external relay terminal board 46 that relays signals from the main board 102, the payout control board 103, and the like to devices outside the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided at the upper right portion on the back side of the set board 31. Further, the test signal connection terminal 47 is mounted on the main board 102, and the terminal connection port of the test signal connection terminal 47 creates a gap around the transparent sealed caulking case 48 that houses the main board 102. It is not exposed. And although illustration is omitted, the test signal connection terminal 47 is connected to the test equipment at the time of the gaming machine test, and can output information for use in the test according to the gaming state and the like.
<Board configuration of game board>

  Next, the game board 50 described above and components (board surface parts) arranged on the board surface of the game board 50 will be described. In this embodiment, the game board 50 is formed in a plate shape using a transparent acrylic resin or veneer material, and has a game ball passage for guiding the game ball to the back side of the game board 50, a predetermined space, and the like. doing. The gaming board 50 is attached to the front frame 13 of the gaming machine frame 11 with the board surface on which various board surface parts are mounted facing forward, and is closed by the glass door 15 in a closed state. The front is covered. Further, on the front side of the game board 50, a game area 52 is defined by combining an inner rail and an outer rail formed in a curved belt shape.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game area 52 includes a first start winning opening 62 and a second starting winning opening 63, a large winning opening 91, a left operating opening 68a and a right operating opening 68b, a plurality of general winning openings 72, In addition, an out port 58 and the like are provided. Further, the game area 52 is provided with an effect display device 60 composed of a liquid crystal display device capable of performing display for effects, a center ornament 64 for decorating the periphery of the effect display device 60, and the like.

The game area 52 is provided with a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown). Further, a main control display device 53 is provided outside the game board 50 at the lower left of the game area 52. A specific configuration and function of the main control display device 53 will be described later. Moreover, the above-mentioned board surface structure of the game board 50 can differ variously according to the game property etc. which were employ | adopted for the pachinko game machine 10, for example. Other embodiments related to the board configuration will be described later.
<Functions of panel parts>

  Next, specific functions and configurations related to the individual panel parts described above will be described. First, the first start winning opening 62 is a start winning opening relating to the first game, and is of a type that always opens the entrance of the game ball and does not change the size of the entrance of the game ball. Further, the first start winning opening 62 has a first start winning detection device 74 (sensor) that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start winning opening 62, and the output signal of this sensor is the same as that described above. The main board 102 is input.

  The aforementioned second start winning opening 63 is a start winning opening relating to the second game. The second start winning port 63 is a starting port (so-called “electric tulip” or “electric chew”) related to a normal electric accessory (which controls the opening operation of the second start winning port 63), which will be described later. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 63 based on the operation of the ordinary electric accessory.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 63 includes a second start winning detection device 75 (sensor) and a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the above-described opening and closing blades. . The output signal of the second start winning detection device 75 is input to the main board 102.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types are provided as modes in which the second start winning opening 63 is opened. These opening modes include a relatively short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds) (referred to as “short opening” or “short opening”), or a relatively long time (for example, about 5 seconds). There are modes (referred to as “long open”, “long open”, etc.). It is also possible to provide a middle opening mode set at the opening time between short opening and long opening.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the aforementioned general winning opening 72 includes a general winning detecting device 73 (sensor) for detecting the entering of a game ball. The output signal of the general winning detection device 73 is input to the main board 102.

  The aforementioned large winning opening 91 has an opening formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape. Furthermore, the special winning opening 91 includes an open / close door (not shown) for opening and closing the above-described opening. The special winning opening 91 is arranged at the right side of the game area 52, and performs a releasing operation in a predetermined manner when a predetermined hit occurs.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the special winning opening 91 includes a special winning detection device 78 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a special winning opening solenoid 80 for opening and closing the opening / closing door. . Among these, the big prize detection device 78 has a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the big prize opening 91, and its output signal is inputted to the main board 102.

  Furthermore, although illustration is omitted, a game ball rolling region inclined in the left-right direction is formed inside the open / close door of the special winning opening 91, and the most downstream portion and the substantially central portion of the game ball rolling region are formed. At a position, a game ball outlet is opened. And, in the inside of the game ball discharge port, a big winning detection device 78 (78a, 78b) is provided. Here, the big prize detection device 78 (78a, 78b) in FIG. 3 indicates that the big prize detection device 78 is a generic name of the upstream side big prize detection device 78a and the downstream side big prize detection device 78b. .

  In the present embodiment, a decorative plate 91 b is provided in front of the special winning opening 91. The decoration plate 91b is partially decorated, but a transparent material is adopted so that the player can visually recognize the first opening / closing door and the big winning opening 91.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the left working port 68a includes a left passage detecting device 69a, and the right working port 68b includes a right passage detecting device 69b. Further, these passage detection devices 69a and 69b have sensors for detecting the passage of game balls at the corresponding operation ports 68a and 68b. And the output signal of the sensor in each passage detection device 69a, 69b is input into the main board 102, and each passage detection device 69a, 69b changes the output signal of a sensor according to the presence or absence of a ball. In this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the out port 38 is detected by the out ball detection switch, but the illustration of the out ball detection switch is omitted.

  The center ornament 64 described above has a production function and the like, and an LED substrate on which a large number of chip-type LEDs are mounted is provided inside the center ornament 64, and light passes through the center ornament 64, and light Decoration is to be done.

  Further, the center decoration 64 is provided with movable effect members 93, 94, etc., and these movable effect members 93, 94 constitute a gimmick for effect. Further, a game ball passage portion 65 is formed in the right part of the center decoration 64 when viewed from the front, and the center decoration 64 has a function of the flow path of the game ball in addition to the above-described effect function. Have.

  The center decoration 64 is provided with a light guide plate 90. As the light guide plate 90, although not shown, it is possible to adopt, for example, a plate provided with two transparent plates arranged in parallel with the plate surfaces facing forward and backward. The light guide plate 90 also functions as a protective cover for the effect display device 60 in the center decoration 64.

  In the light guide plate 90, for example, a plurality of LEDs serving as light sources are arranged in a strip shape so as to face one of the left and right end faces. In normal times, the display content of the effect display device 60 is transmitted to the outside of the transparent plate so that the player can visually recognize the image without overlapping another image on the screen of the effect display device 60.

  Each transparent plate constituting the light guide plate 90 has fine irregularities that cannot be visually recognized in a normal environment, and the above-described light source facing the end face is driven when a predetermined performance is performed. The light emitted toward the surface is diffused by the unevenness of the transparent plate, and the diffused light causes a predetermined illustration or the like to be colored and emerged so as to be recognized by the player.

  Further, of the two transparent plates of the light guide plate 90, the other transparent plate is engraved with unevenness for forming an image different from the above-described illustration.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control display device 53 described above has a large number of 7-segment display bodies and LED indicator lamps arranged on a symbol display board (main symbol display board) 256. The main control display device 53 includes a normal symbol display unit 59 that displays the above-described normal symbols, a first special symbol display unit 70 that displays a first special symbol (described later) corresponding to the first game, and a second game. A second special symbol display unit 71 for displaying a second special symbol corresponding to (described later) and other various display units are formed. The normal symbol display unit 59 described above constitutes a normal symbol display device. Moreover, the 1st special symbol display part 70 comprises the 1st special symbol display apparatus, and the 2nd special symbol display part 71 comprises the 2nd special symbol display apparatus. Details of each display unit formed in the main control display device 53 will be described later.

In the following, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “first special”, “special” 1, “special 1”, “special symbol 1”, The “symbol 1” and the second special symbol may be referred to as “second special symbol”, “special symbol 2”, “special symbol 2”, “special symbol 2”, “symbol 2”, or the like.
<Basic game procedure>

  Then, the game procedure in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. First, in a situation where a game ball is supplied to the upper ball tray 18, when the player operates and turns the launch handle 20, the upper ball tray 18 has a strength according to the rotation angle. The game balls stored in are fired one by one at predetermined intervals. The game balls are guided by the inner rail and the outer rail described above, reach the upper part of the game area 52, and are discharged to the game area 52 from between the inner rail and the outer rail.

  In a normal game, the player launches so that the game ball flows down on the left side of the game area 52, and aims at the first start winning opening 62 located at the lower center of the game area 52. Such a mode of launching mainly using the left side of the game area 52 is called left-handed. In addition, while the player operates the launch handle 20, the launch of the game ball is repeated at a predetermined time interval (for example, an interval not exceeding 100 shots per minute) by the launch device 43 described above. Then, the game ball continuously released to the game area 52 falls in a direction according to factors such as speed and incident angle (or reflection angle) while interfering with a plurality of game nails and windmills.

  When the game ball falls into various winning ports such as the general winning port 72 and the first start winning port 62 described above, the ball is detected and the payout control of the game ball is performed. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 18 as prize balls via the above-described payout unit 35 according to the type of the winning opening entered. In addition, when the upper ball tray 18 is filled with many game balls and the subsequent game balls that have been paid out cannot enter the upper ball tray 18, these game balls are guided to the lower ball tray 19 as overflow balls. .

  In addition, the game balls dropped into various winning holes become safe balls and are guided from the front side to the back side of the game board 50. In addition, the game ball that has not become a safe ball reaches the lower end of the game area 52, falls into the out port 58, and is guided to the back side of the game board 50. Then, the game ball that has reached the back side of the game board 50 is guided downward through a predetermined guide rod or game ball passage in the set base 31, and from the pachinko game machine 10 toward the above-mentioned island facility side. Discharged.

  Unlike the winning opening that generates the safe ball, the left operating port 68a and the right operating port 68b are gates through which game balls pass. It should be noted that the terms “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” in this embodiment include the meaning of “passing” related to the gate.

  When a game ball enters the operation port (here, the left operation port 68a or the right operation port 68b), the main control is performed if a predetermined variation start condition (a general-purpose variation start condition) described later is satisfied. On the display device 53, a normal symbol (described later) is variably displayed. The normal symbol displayed on the main control display unit 53 indicates the result of random number lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) executed based on the entrance to the operation port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time. The

  When a game ball enters a starting port (here, the first starting winning port 62 or the second starting winning port 63), a predetermined variation start condition (special figure variation start condition) as will be described later is satisfied. For example, a special symbol (described later) is variably displayed on the main control display device 53. The special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 shows the result of random number lottery (big hit lottery) executed based on the entrance to the starting port, and is stopped and displayed after a predetermined fluctuation time. .

  In the above-described effect display device 60, effect display related to the special symbol is performed. This effect display is different depending on whether the special symbol is variably displayed or stopped, and whether the special symbol's stop display mode is a big hit or off. In relation to this, the production of various aspects determined in advance is performed.

  In the special game, a unit game in which the special winning opening 91 is opened is repeated a predetermined number of times. Furthermore, there are special games in which a unit game is repeated a maximum number of times, and a unit game is repeated a number of times less than the maximum number of times.

  Each unit game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected at the grand prize winning opening 91 or when the total opening time reaches a predetermined time (for example, about 30 seconds). The condition is established and the corresponding big prize opening is closed. As the end condition of the unit game, the total opening time indicates that the upper limit value is set even when the opening of a large number of big winnings is divided and performed in one unit game. ing. Increase the level of game play (game) during big hits, such as by increasing the number of winning prize openings in a unit game to increase technical intervention and easily gaining a lottery by performing it once. For example, the opening mode of the special winning opening can be selected from preset patterns.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, a game characteristic in which a plurality of (here, two) games corresponding to the conventional first type pachinko gaming machine are mixed is employed. That is, in the present embodiment, the plurality of games described above are divided into a first game in which the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is used and a second game in which the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is used. Can be divided into In the situation where the second game has priority over the first game, and at the same time the game start condition is satisfied, the second game is executed with priority, and the first game is put on hold. The first game and the second game are not executed simultaneously.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the specific game may be executed after the special game is ended, depending on the result of the big hit lottery. This specific game is in a mode different from the above-mentioned special game and is in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In the present embodiment, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”), a variation time shortening game (hereinafter referred to as “time reduction”), and an easy-to-enter game are provided as specific games. As specific games, there are cases where only one of probability change, short time, and easy-to-enter game is executed, and there are cases where a plurality of specific games are executed simultaneously, and various games (game characteristics) are created by combining them. Is possible.

  When the specific game is executed or ended, a notification regarding the launch position and launch timing of the game ball recommended by the image or sound of the effect display device 60 (for example, an effect for urging the player to make a right strike) is executed. . Then, when the player increases the amount of rotation of the launch handle 20 clockwise to increase the firing force and launches the game ball toward the area on the right side of the game area 52, the game ball passing above the center ornament 64 is Then, the player enters the game ball passage portion 65 of the center decoration 64 and enters the right-handed gaming state in which the center decoration 64 flows down.

  A part of the large number of game balls emitted from the center decoration 64 passes through the right operation port 68b (see FIG. 1) and is detected by the right passage detection device 69b (see FIG. 3). Then, as described above, when the game ball passes through the right operation port 68b, the above-described normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6 (a)), and the normal symbol change display is a predetermined hit. If it stops in a mode, the normal electric accessory of the 2nd starting winning a prize opening 63 will expand for a predetermined time according to a hit mode.

  In the present embodiment, it is easy to guide the game ball that has reached the right side of the game area 52 to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 63 and the big winning opening 91 by a nail or the like. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the easy entry game is added in the time when the game is a specific game. During the short time, the opening of the ordinary electric accessory is extended by the easy entry game, A combination of the probability variation related to the hit probability and the normal symbol variation is performed in combination with a short time, the operating frequency of the above-described ordinary electric accessory increases, and the long opening is easily performed. In the short time, one or a plurality of game balls can enter the second start winning opening 63 when the ordinary electric accessory of the second starting winning opening 63 is expanded once. ing.

Note that when a big hit occurs and a special game is executed, the big prize winning opening 91 is opened, but it is possible to make the player make a right strike during the special game. In this case, before starting the special game, it is conceivable to execute an effect that prompts the player to make a right strike using an image or sound of the effect display device 60.
<Type of jackpot>

  Next, the types of jackpots in the first game and the second game described above will be described. In this embodiment, as the big hit, the big hit that repeats the aforementioned unit game 16 times (hereinafter also referred to as “16R (round) big hit” as appropriate) or the big hit that repeats the unit game four times (hereinafter also referred to as “4R big hit as appropriate”). ) Is provided.

  It is also possible to divide by a specific game after the big hit game as a kind of a big hit. Those that do not change with certainty are expressed as “normal” hits (for example, 4R normal), and those that are given certainty changes are called with probability changes or special hits (for example, 16R probability change). In addition, for example, even if it is 16R big hit, even if the open period of the big winning opening 91 is short and only the same number of balls as 4R big hit can be obtained, there is provided a substantial 4R or even 4R big hit. In addition, it is possible to provide something that makes it almost impossible to get a ball (no 4R ball).

  In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state such as the above-described probability change and time reduction occurs for all the big hits. For this reason, all of the 16R big hits in this embodiment are 16R big hits with probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability variation”), and all 4R big hits are 4R big hits with probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “4R probability variation”). Called).

However, the combination of the big hit, the probability change, the time reduction, etc. is not limited to that of the present embodiment, and various combinations can be employed. For example, it is possible to provide a big hit that does not give at least one of the privilege functions such as probability change, time saving, and easy entry game. More specifically, it is conceivable to provide a big hit with only a probability change or a big hit with only a short time. Furthermore, the type of jackpot can be made different depending on the difference in the duration of probability change or the difference in duration of the shorter time. In addition, when the electric chew support (the easy entry state) is executed during the short time, the “short time duration” can be rephrased as “the duration of the electric chew support”.
<Hits other than jackpot>

In this embodiment, small hits are provided as types of hits other than big hits. In the first game (or the second game), when the small hit occurs, the above unit game is performed once.
<Main control display device>
<< Configuration of main control display device >>

  Next, the aforementioned main control display device 53 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control display device 53 is configured by arranging a segment display body and a large number of LED indicator lamps on a symbol display board 256 and overlapping a transparent plate in front of various display bodies. Further, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main control display device 53 has a first status indicator lamp 231 and a second status indicator lamp 232 in order from the left in the upper left part of the symbol display board 256 when viewed from the front. The main control error indicator lamp 233 is provided.

  The first status indicator lamp 231 constitutes a digit in the form of a number “1” by arranging two linear LED segments in a line. The second status indicator 232 is a combination of seven linear LED segments to form a digit “8”. Further, the main control error indicator lamp 233 is configured by a circular main control error indicator lamp dot attached to the lower right of the second status indicator lamp 232.

  The first status indicator lamp 231 and the second status indicator lamp 232 described above can display numbers 0 to 19, alphabet letters, hyphens and other symbols by selectively lighting the LEDs of each segment. It has become. Furthermore, it is possible to display more various information by blinking the LED and changing the blinking pattern. The first status indicator lamp 231 and the second status indicator lamp 232 are used, for example, to display the number of rounds when a big hit occurs in the first game or the second game described above and a special game is executed. . Further, the main control error indicator lamp 233 can be used for, for example, display relating to an error.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6A, on the symbol display board 256, two, four, ten, and ten LED indicator lamps are arranged horizontally at a predetermined pitch from the top. Here, in FIG. 6A, for convenience of explanation, symbols A to Z are described on a total of 26 LED indicator lamps. And in the following description, the LED indicator lamps may be distinguished by reference numerals A to Z given in FIG.

  These LED indicator lamps A to Z can also display predetermined information in accordance with the presence or absence of lighting or a blinking pattern. FIG. 6B shows a relationship between the LED indicator lights A to Z shown in FIG. Among these, the LED indicator lamps A to C are a normal symbol memory display first LED, a normal symbol memory display second LED, and a normal symbol display LED according to a normal symbol described later. The LED indicator lamps D and E are a third status indicator lamp and a fourth status indicator lamp, and the LED indicator lamp F is a right-handed indicator lamp that is lit, for example, when the right-handing is to be performed. Among these, the third state indicator lamp (D) is used to display the operation state of the probability variation function related to the special symbol, and the fourth state indicator lamp (E) is the operation state of the probability variation function related to the normal symbol. Used for display.

  Further, eight LED indicators G to N constitute a first special symbol display unit 70, and LED indicator lights O and P respectively include a first LED for first special symbol memory display and a first special symbol memory. This is the second LED for display. The eight LED indicators Q to X constitute a second special symbol display unit 71, and the LED indicator lamps Y and Z are a second special symbol memory display first LED and a second special symbol memory, respectively. This is the second LED for display. In FIG. 6 (a), the normal symbol display unit 59, the first special symbol display unit 70, and the second special symbol display unit 71 are provided with reference numerals, and the respective LED indicator lamps are enclosed by brace symbols. It shows.

  The above-described normal symbol display unit 59 is configured by one LED indicator lamp C, and the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed by the operation mode of the LED indicator lamp C. Note that the normal symbol display unit 59 is a display unit that indicates that the symbol is stopped when it is lit (hit symbol) or off (lost symbol), and that the symbol is changing when blinking.

  The above-mentioned first special symbol display unit 70 can change and stop the display of the first special symbol related to the first game by the operation mode of the eight LED indicator lights GN arranged in a line in the horizontal direction. It has become. The first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 70 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and its variation display is predetermined. When the game is stopped in the winning mode, a big hit occurs and a special game is executed. The first special symbol display unit 70 displays 256 (= 2 ^ 8) types at the maximum in combination with lighting and extinguishing of the LED indicator lights G to N when the first special symbol is stopped. Identification information can be displayed.

  Similarly, the second special symbol display unit 71 described above displays a maximum of 256 (= 2 ^ 8) types of identification information according to the operation modes of the eight LED indicator lights Q to X arranged in a line in the horizontal direction. Is possible.

  Moreover, the first LED for normal symbol memory display and the second LED for normal symbol memory display which are LED indicator lamps A and B are one set of two, and the combination of turning off, lighting and blinking of the two LEDs, The numerical value of the number of reserved balls (0 to 4) related to the normal symbol can be displayed.

  For example, when the number of hold is 0 (no hold), the display of numerical values of 0 to 4 by the first LED (A) for normal symbol memory display and the second LED (B) for normal symbol memory display is turned off. However, in the case where the number of holdings is 1, it is possible to perform in such a manner that either one is turned on and the other is turned off. In addition, when the number of holds is 2, both are lit, when the number of holds is 3, one of them is lit and the other blinks, and when the number of holds is 4, both are blinked. Can be displayed.

  1st LED (O) for 1st special symbol memory display and 2nd LED (P) for 1st special symbol memory display, or 1st LED (Y) for 2nd special symbol memory display, and 2nd LED for 2nd special symbol memory display The display of the number of reserved balls (0 to 4) related to the special symbol by (Z) is, for example, the case of the above-mentioned first LED (A) for normal symbol memory display and second LED (B) for normal symbol memory display It is possible to display the number of holds in the same manner as.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control display device 53 having such a configuration is electrically connected to the main board 102 described above. Various display units in the main control display device 53 are controlled by a CPU (described later) of the main board 102. In FIG. 3, only the normal symbol display unit 59, the first special symbol display unit 70, and the second special symbol display unit 71 among the various display units in the main control display device 53 are shown.
<Configuration and basic display contents of production display device>

  Next, the configuration of the effect display device 60 described above and a basic display example of the effect display device 60 will be described. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display is used as the effect display device 60. In the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, there are other game results such as an effect display related to the game result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53, a story display, and the like. An effect display indicating the degree of expectation that will be a big hit is performed. Although various images are displayed on the effect display device 60, here, basic effect display directly related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be described.

  Next, the configuration of the effect display device 60 described above and a basic display example of the effect display device 60 will be described. In this embodiment, a large-sized (for example, about 15 inches) liquid crystal display is used as the effect display device 60. In the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, other effect displays such as an effect display for the first special symbol or the second special symbol displayed on the main control display device 53 and a story display are performed. Although various images are displayed on the effect display device 60, here, basic effect display directly related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol will be described.

  As described above, when the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started in the main control display device 53, the effect display device 60 produces an effect as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b). A variation effect with a variation display of the symbol 190 is executed. In the present embodiment, the effect design 190 includes a left effect design 190a, a middle effect design 190b, and a right effect design 190c. In the following, the left middle right effect symbols 190a to 190c may be referred to as “effect symbols 190” or “effect symbols 190a to 190c” depending on the situation.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the production symbol 190 has nine types of element symbols (symbol element production symbols) having the meanings of the numerals “1” to “9”. Details of the above-described element design will be described later. Here, in order not to complicate the explanation, the explanation is made using nine kinds of element symbols having the meanings of the numerals “1” to “9”. As the element symbols, for example, a predetermined word or the like is used. It is also possible to adopt symbols with meanings other than numbers. Furthermore, it is also possible to use both elements having numerical meanings and elements having other meanings as element designs. In addition, in order to execute a special effect (a pseudo-continuous notice or a special zone effect described later), an effect suggestion that appears only when a certain change occurs (displayed by adding or replacing a normal symbol) The special symbol for this is also included in the production symbol 190 in a broad sense.

  With the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the main control display device 53, the above-mentioned effect symbol 190 is variably displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7A). In the present embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbols is such that the left effect symbols 190a to the right effect symbols 190c are individually moved in the vertical direction (vertical scrolling), and the above-described element symbols are made to appear in the display area 194 sequentially. It is executed by. In the present embodiment, the display pattern in which the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c are displayed relatively large in the front and the medium effect symbol 190b is displayed relatively small in the rear is the effect symbols 190a to 190c. It is adopted as one display mode according to the above. Further, as the scroll direction of the production symbols 190a to 190c, various modes such as the horizontal direction, rotation, or turning can be adopted in addition to the vertical direction. Various modes of scroll display will be described later. To do.

  Further, the effect symbol 190 may constitute a so-called “reach” combination as an intermediate stage of variable display. In this “reach”, two of the effect symbols 190 (here, the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c) are, for example, “7” and “7” having the same number of symbols, the same meaning, Alternatively, the combination is configured with symbols having a predetermined relationship. Furthermore, in this “reach”, the remaining one symbol (in this case, the middle effect symbol 190b) other than the effect symbols 190a and 190c that constitute the reach combination is in a variation state that cannot be combined with other effect symbols. It has become.

  Note that various types of “reach” and other various types can be adopted as the display mode of the effect design 190, and details of the various display modes will be described later. Further, in the effect display device 60, various effects are performed in addition to the effects by the effect symbol 190, and details thereof will be described later.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 60 uses a liquid crystal display. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and other types of display bodies such as a mechanical drum body and an LED display body are used. It may be a thing. Furthermore, the effect display device 60 is not limited to the one provided with only one display body, and for example, an additional display body may be added and configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies.

Furthermore, it is also possible to provide such an additional display body as a movable effect member and configure a gimmick with the additional display body. Normally, an additional display body is arranged outside the display area 194 so as not to obstruct the visual recognition of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, and a predetermined effect pattern is executed. In some cases, it is conceivable that an additional display body appears in front of the display area 194. In addition, the specific aspect of the effect using an additional display body is mentioned later.
<Electric configuration of pachinko machines>

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. Here, the main components of the electrical configuration are extracted and described. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply board 251, a payout control board 103, a main board 102, a sub main board 301, and the like. Among these, the above-described payout control board 103 and the like are connected to the power supply board 251, and the payout control board 103 is connected to the main board 102, the launching device 43, and a lending device connection terminal board (not shown) such as a game ball. ) Etc. are connected. The main control display device 53 and the sub main board 301 are connected to the main board 102, and the sub sub board 302 is connected to the sub main board 301.

  The power supply board 251 among the various configurations described above is provided in the power supply unit 32 (see FIG. 2). Although not shown, the payout control board 103 is also connected with a status display unit used for displaying the type of error, a card unit for executing monetary processing related to ball lending and ball lending processing, and the like. . Furthermore, a ball operation board or the like used for the ball operation is connected to the above-described rental device connection terminal plate (not shown) such as a game ball. Further, the above-described launching device 43 is connected to a touch switch (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown) and the like provided on the launching handle 20 (see FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 102 is connected to the main control display device 53, the passage detection devices 69a and 69b, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, and the first through the various game board connection boards (not shown). A start winning detection device 74, a second start winning detection device 75, a general winning detection device 73, a big winning detection device 78, a big winning opening solenoid 80, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor (not shown), and the like are connected.

  The sub-main board 301 is connected to various production devices via various relay boards (not shown). Examples of the equipment for production include LED boards for various types of illumination in the center decoration 64, various movable body motors of the movable production members 93 and 94, LED boards for illumination in the gaming machine frame 11, and the gaming machine frame 11. An example of the frame motor for production provided can be given. Here, examples of the electrical decoration in the gaming machine frame 11 include those performed by the dish unit 16 and those performed by the button device provided with the operation buttons 22 in addition to those performed by the glass door 15 described above. . The frame motor described above is used for driving a movable effect member (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame 11.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-sub board 302 is connected to the liquid crystal unit 42 provided in the effect display device 60 described above, various speakers 21, and the like. Various speakers 21 may be connected to the sub-main board 301 described above.

  Next, the configuration of the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a CPU (main CPU) 501, a ROM (main ROM) 502, and an RWM 503 are mounted on the main board 102. Among these, as the CPU 501, for example, a central processing unit in a CPU device (CPU device) in which resin packaging is performed can be used. The “ROM” and “RWM” described in this embodiment are comprehensive concepts including both those built in the CPU device and those externally attached to the CPU device.

  Further, although not shown, in the CPU device mounted on the main board 102, in addition to the CPU 501, a control clock generation circuit, a random number clock generation circuit, a random number circuit for 16-bit random numbers, an 8-bit random number Random number circuit and the like. Among these, the random number circuit for 16-bit random numbers and the random number circuit for 8-bit random numbers are for generating hardware random numbers that are built-in random numbers.

  The main board 102 is equipped with an input / output port 505 for inputting / outputting data to / from devices outside the main board 102. Furthermore, although not shown, various circuit portions such as an interrupt circuit and a timer circuit are formed on the main substrate 102. Here, the input / output port 505 comprehensively shows an input port and an output port. The input port of the input / output port 505 is provided with various ports for receiving inputs such as a handle operation signal, a prize opening sensor, a magnetic sensor, a door sensor, and a power-off signal.

  The output port of the input / output port 505 includes a port related to information output and a port related to game output. Of these ports, the information output port outputs information to the hall computer and the test equipment through each terminal of the external relay terminal board 46 and the test signal connection terminal 47 described above. In addition, the port related to the game output includes a terminal for driving a solenoid related to driving various electric accessories, a terminal for outputting various effect commands to the sub main board 301, and a lighting for the main control display device 53. It consists of terminals (segment output ports) for outputting data.

  The ROM 502 described above stores a game program for the CPU 501 to perform processing related to the game, predetermined control data, and the like. The RWM 503 stores data necessary for various processes, data generated during the process, and the like so that the CPU 501 can execute the game program.

  Subsequently, a CPU (payout CPU) 511, a ROM (payout ROM) 512, and an RWM 513 are mounted on the payout control board 103. Among these, as the CPU 511, for example, a central processing unit in a CPU device (CPU device) in which resin packaging is performed can be used. The ROM 512 stores a payout program for the CPU 511 to perform processing related to payout, predetermined control data, and the like. Further, the RWM 513 described above stores rewritable data necessary for various processes and data generated during the process when the payout program is executed by the CPU 501.

  The sub-main board 301 includes a CPU (sub-main CPU) 521, a ROM (sub-main ROM) 522, a work RWM 523, an input port 527, an output port 528, a bus line (not shown), and the like. . The output side of the main board 102 is connected to the input side of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RWM 523, the output port 528, and the like are connected to the output side of the input port 527.

  The CPU 521 of the sub main board 301 controls the display of the effect display device 60 based on the effect display command (command) for symbol display transmitted from the main board 102. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RWM 523 is for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. Memory.

  Note that transmission / reception of data between the main board 102 and the sub-main board 301 is performed in a one-way communication (one-way communication) from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. Therefore, information held by the main board 102 cannot be referred to by the sub main board 301 unless the main board 102 transmits the information to the sub main board 301.

  The sub-sub board 302 includes a CPU 531, a work RWM 532, a program ROM 533, a sound ROM 534, a character ROM 535, an image controller (VDP) 536, a sound control circuit 537, an input port 538, an output port 539, and a bus line (not shown). It has. Further, the image controller (VDP) 536 includes a video memory 540. The output side of the sub-main board 301 is connected to the input side of the input port 538, and the devices such as the CPU 531, the work RWM 532, and the program ROM 533 are connected to the output side of the input port 538.

The video memory 540 described above is a memory for storing display data displayed on the effect display device 60, and the display content (frame image) of the effect display device 60 is rewritten by rewriting the content of the image data in the video memory 540. ) Is changed. The character ROM 535 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the effect display device 60. The image controller 536 adjusts the operation timing of each of the CPU 531, the video memory 540, and the output port 539 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video memory 540 from the character ROM 535 at a predetermined timing. Furthermore, the effect is displayed on the effect display device 60 by superimposing the symbols in the order of layers in which priorities are determined in advance. As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-sub board 302 includes a CPU 531 and an image controller (VDP) 536 separately provided, and an image in which the CPU 531 and the image controller (VDP) 536 are packaged in one package. A controller (VDP) may be provided.
<Power supply and data backup>

  The power supply board 251 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. The power supply unit 541 supplies a predetermined amount of voltage for driving various switches, motors, logic circuits, and the like to the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 through the power supply path (not shown). 103 and other predetermined devices.

  The initialization switch circuit unit 543 includes a circuit that outputs an initialization signal for clearing backup data to the main board 102 and the payout control board 103 when the initialization switch 544 is pressed when the power is turned on. .

  As described above, the RWM 503 in the main board 102 can hold (backup) data by being supplied with the backup voltage from the power board 251 even after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off. That is, the RWM 503 is provided with a backup area 503a in addition to a memory and an area (not shown) for temporarily storing various data. This backup area 503a has a stack pointer or the like when the power is cut off when the power is cut off (when a power interruption occurs) due to the occurrence of a power failure (including a so-called instantaneous power failure due to a momentary voltage drop). This is an area for storing values such as registers and I / O. Then, with the normal power-on or power failure cancellation, the state of the main board 102 and the like is returned to the state before power-off based on the information in the backup area 503a.

  In addition, the RWM 513 on the payout control board 103 can also hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power board 251 after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off, similarly to the RWM 503 on the main board 102. It has become.

  The aforementioned main board 102 is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 that monitors the power interruption due to the power failure as described above. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 monitors the DC stable (for example, 30 volts) voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 541 of the power supply board 251, and when this voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, When the occurrence of interruption is detected, the above-described power interruption signal is output. Based on the input of such a power interruption signal, the CPU 501 of the main board 102 and the CPU 511 of the payout control board 103 execute a predetermined power-off process.

  Next, basic functions of the main board 102 will be described. The main board 102 according to the present embodiment performs various functions such as a ball entry determination, a lottery, and a command transmission, for example, by the functions of the respective components (see FIG. 4).

  FIG. 5 shows representative functional means in each of the main board 102, the sub main board 301, and the sub sub board 302. Among these, the main board 102 includes the entrance determination means 110, the first lottery means 111, the second lottery means 112, the general drawing lottery means 113, the hold control means 114, the main display control means 115, the special game control means 116, Specific game control means 117, opening / closing control means 118, prior information notification means 119, main command transmission means 120, and the like are provided. Then, the main board 102, by these functional means, as described in order below, lottery concerning special symbols, lottery concerning ordinary symbols, hold control, main control display, special games, specific games, opening / closing control, advance information Execute notifications and so on.

The above-described winning determination means 110 outputs a game ball to each winning opening (each operation opening, various starting winning openings, a large winning opening, a general winning opening, etc.) from sensors provided at each winning opening. Judgment is made based on the received signal.
<< Lottery function for special design >>

  The aforementioned first lottery means 111 executes the first lottery based on the ball entering the first start winning opening 62. The first lottery unit 111 has functions of a first lottery value acquisition unit 121, a first winning / failure determining unit 122, a first symbol determining unit 123, and a first pattern determining unit 124. The result of the first lottery is represented by the first special symbol stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display unit 70 of the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 6A).

  Similarly, the above-described second lottery means 112 executes the second lottery based on the ball entering the second start winning opening 63. The second lottery means 112 has functions of a second lottery value acquisition means 125, a second winning / failure determining means 126, a second symbol determining means 127, and a second pattern determining means 128. The result of the second lottery is represented by the second special symbol stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display unit 71 of the main control display device 53 described above.

  The first lottery value acquisition means 121 provided in the first lottery means 111 described above, when the ball enters the first start winning opening 62, the value of the big hit random number related to the first lottery is used as the first winning / failing lottery value. Get as. Also, the second lottery value acquisition means 125 provided in the second lottery means 112 described above receives the value of the big hit random number related to the second lottery as the second winning or failing chance when the player enters the second starting prize opening 63. Obtained as a lottery value.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot random number acquired as the first winning / failing lottery value and the jackpot random number acquired as the second winning / failing lottery value are represented by a hardware random number (hard random number) and a software random number (soft random number). It is generated by the calculation (addition) used. As the hardware random number, for example, a built-in random number generated by a 16-bit random number circuit is used, and as the software random number, a value updated for each interrupt by a random number generation program in software is used. Note that one of hardware random numbers and software random numbers may be used.

  The first winning / failing judging means 122 in the first lottery means 111 makes a judgment of winning / notifying based on the first winning / notifying lottery value, and whether or not the first winning / losing lottery value corresponds to a predetermined value (winning value) to be won. Judging. Similarly, the second winner determination unit 126 in the second lottery unit 112 performs a hit determination based on the above-described second winner / lottery value, and the second winner / lottery value becomes a predetermined value (winning value) that is a hit. Judge whether it is applicable. In the success / failure determination by the first success / failure determination unit 122 and the second success / failure determination unit 126, the determination result determination table (FIG. 8A) that defines the correspondence between the first winning / notifying lottery value and the second winning / notifying lottery value and the lottery result of the big hit lottery. )) Is used. Here, the normal time big change big hit shown in FIG. 8A is a random value range that is always big hit, and the big change big hit is a random value range that is big hit only at the probability change. It is shown that.

  The first symbol determination means 123 in the first lottery means 111 and the second symbol determination means 127 in the second lottery means 112 are those in the case where either of the big wins is won in the big win lottery related to the first special symbol or the second special symbol The type of special symbol is determined based on the jackpot symbol determination table (see FIG. 9). Big hit symbol determination table for first lottery (see FIG. 9A), big hit symbol determination table for second lottery (see FIG. 9B), and small hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 9C) ) Defines the relationship between the symbol lottery value, which is a random value (symbol random number) related to symbol determination, and the type of special symbol.

  Here, the symbol lottery value may also be referred to as “design random number per symbol” or “symbol random number” related to the special symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the winning type includes a small hit, and the first symbol determining means 123 and the second symbol determining means 127 are special in the case of winning a small hit in the big hit lottery relating to the special symbol. The symbol type is determined based on the small hit symbol determination table (see FIG. 9C).

  The symbol lottery value is acquired in response to a ball entering the start winning opening, as in the case of the above-mentioned winning / closure lottery value. The special symbol type is associated with the winning type, and the big winning type or the small winning type is determined in association with the acquired symbol lottery value.

  The first pattern determining means 124 in the first lottery means 111 and the second pattern determining means 128 in the second lottery means 112, based on the special pattern variation pattern table, the variation pattern of the special symbol in the corresponding special symbol display unit. decide. The special figure variation pattern table defines a relationship between a large number of special figure variation patterns and a pattern lottery value which is a random value (variation pattern random number) related to the variation pattern determination (variation pattern lottery) of the special symbol.

  The pattern lottery value is acquired in response to a ball entering the start winning opening, similarly to the above-described winning / closure lottery value. Furthermore, the variation patterns related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are, for example, according to various game situations such as a big hit, a loss, a reach, a short time, a hold number, a number of changes after a big hit, etc. A plurality of different special figure variation pattern tables are provided.

The variation pattern related to the special symbol (special symbol variation pattern) defines the time (variation time) from the start of the variation to the stop in the variation display of the special symbol. Depending on the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern, various fluctuation times are specified, for example, from several seconds (not limited to this may be 1 second or less) to several tens of seconds. That is, each special symbol variation pattern has a variation time defined as an end condition for variation display. In the first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol display unit 71 (see FIG. 6A). The special symbol is displayed in a stopped state after the specified variation time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display.
<< Various lottery functions related to normal symbols >>

  Next, the above-described ordinary drawing lottery means 113 will be described. The ordinary drawing lottery means 113 includes an ordinary figure lottery value acquiring means 129, an ordinary figure determination / notification determining means 130, an ordinary symbol determining means 131, and an ordinary figure pattern determining means 132. When the entrance determination unit 110 detects the passing of the game ball at each of the operation ports 68a and 68b, the base drawing lottery means 113 draws the normal symbol lottery (the base drawing lottery) based on the detection result. ).

  In this general drawing lottery, random numbers related to ordinary symbols (normal lottery values such as normal / unusable random numbers, ordinary symbol random numbers, ordinary symbol variation pattern random numbers) are acquired by the ordinary symbol lottery value acquisition means 129. Then, the normal symbol determination unit 131 refers to the universal symbol determination table at the start of the normal symbol variation. In the common figure determination table, the correspondence between the common figure lottery value, the success / failure, the type of winning symbol, and the variation pattern is defined. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning random number corresponds to the winning by the normal winning / bad determining unit 130. If the winning random number corresponds to the winning, the winning type is determined based on the type of the winning symbol.

  In addition, when the player enters the left working port 68a or the right working port 68b, the common figure pattern lottery value (the above-mentioned common figure variation pattern random number) is acquired, and the common figure pattern is determined using the obtained common figure pattern lottery value. The means 132 determines a variation pattern (ordinary pattern variation pattern) related to a normal symbol. Each normal map variation pattern is associated with a general map pattern lottery value, which is a random number related to the normal map variation pattern (general pattern variation pattern random number), and is associated with the acquired general map pattern lottery value, and the state of the game The customary pattern variation pattern according to is determined.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the common figure lottery value and the common figure pattern lottery value, which are random numbers related to normal symbols, are created using only software random numbers.
<< Functions related to holding special symbols >>

  Next, the above-described hold control unit 114 will be described. The holding control unit 114 includes a first holding unit 133, a second holding unit 134, and a general drawing holding unit 135. Of these, the first holding means 133 is acquired by entering a ball when the predetermined start condition for the first special symbol is not satisfied when a new ball enters the first start winning opening 62. In addition, information (first special figure holding storage information) related to various random numbers (first winning / losing lottery value, first symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily stored. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the hold related to the first special symbol is set to four, and the hold related to the first special symbol is possible within a range not exceeding this upper limit value.

  The first special symbol or the second special symbol generated before the above-mentioned entrance is completed after the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol that was executed when the above-mentioned entrance was made ends. In the case where there is no hold related to, the change start condition related to the first special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol change related to the first special symbol is permitted.

  The above-described second holding means 134 is also acquired by entering a ball when the predetermined start condition for variation according to the second special symbol is not satisfied when a new ball enters the second start winning opening 63. In addition, information related to various random numbers (second winning / failing lottery value, second symbol lottery value, etc.) is temporarily stored.

  When the change display of the second special symbol that has been executed when the above-mentioned entry is completed, the change start condition related to the second special symbol is satisfied, and a new symbol change related to the second special symbol is established. Will be allowed. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the hold related to the second special symbol is set to four similarly to the first special symbol.

In the case of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described above, when the symbol for starting the special game is stopped and controlled to the special game, the variation start condition is determined after the special game is ended.
<< Functions related to holding regular symbols >>

  Next, the above-described ordinary map holding means 135 will be described. The general-purpose holding means 135, when there is a ball entering at the operation ports 68a and 68b (see FIG. 1), if the predetermined variation start condition related to the normal symbol is not satisfied, Information related to the drawing lottery value etc. (usually reserved storage information) is temporarily stored. Then, until the variation start condition is satisfied, the variation display of the normal symbol related to the above-mentioned entry is not permitted. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the normal symbol is set to four, and the normal symbol can be reserved within a range not exceeding the upper limit value.

When the normal symbol change display that was executed when the above-mentioned entry was made ends, and the normal electric accessory is not activated, the change start condition for the normal symbol is satisfied, and the new normal symbol Will be permitted.
<< Functions related to main control display >>

  Next, the main display control means 115 will be described. The main display control means 115 includes a first special figure control means 136, a second special figure control means 137, a general figure control means 138, a hold display control means 139, and other display control means 140. Among these, the first special symbol control means 136 follows the variation pattern of the first special symbol determined by the first lottery means 111, and the first special symbol display unit 70 (see FIG. 6A) displays the first special symbol control means 136. Symbol variation display (for example, blinking display in which LED indicators M and N are blinked every 100 msec) is performed. Then, when the variation time determined by the variation pattern has elapsed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed at the first special symbol display unit 70 with the determined symbol.

  Furthermore, the second special symbol control means 137 follows the variation pattern determined by the second lottery means 112 according to the variation pattern determined by the second lottery means 112 if the above-described variation start condition relating to the second special symbol is satisfied. In FIG. 6A, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Then, when the variation time determined by the variation pattern has elapsed, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined symbol in the second special symbol display unit 71.

  Further, the normal symbol control means 138 follows the normal symbol display unit 59 (see FIG. 6 (FIG. 6)) according to the variation pattern of the normal symbol determined by the general symbol lottery means 113 if the above-described change start condition relating to the normal symbol is satisfied. In a), normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Further, when the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation pattern has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the normal symbol display unit 59 with the determined symbol.

Furthermore, the hold display control means 139 displays the number of holds related to the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol described above. Then, the number of the reserved numbers is displayed on the first special symbol storage display unit (LED display lamps O and P) and the second special symbol storage display unit (LED display) of the main control display device 53 shown in FIG. Lamps Y, Z) and the normal symbol memory display (LED display lamps C, D). The other display control means 140 controls the display on the main control display device 53 other than the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the normal symbol, and the various hold displays described above.
<< Functions related to special games >>

Next, the special game control means 116 will be described. The special game control means 116 determines that the special game operation condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode when the big hit is made, and as described above, the type of the big hit (the special symbol stopped) The special game to be released in a predetermined mode (a predetermined number of unit games or an open pattern of a big winning opening in the unit game) is executed according to the stop display mode.
<< Functions related to specific games >>

  Next, the specific game control means 117 will be described. The specific game control means 117 performs control related to the above-described probability change, time reduction, and the like. The specific game control means 117 shifts the game state after the end of the special game to a probable change state or a short time state according to the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is attached to all types of jackpots, and is continued until the total number of times of variation display after the special game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). During the probability changing state, the winning probability of the big hit by the first lottery means 111 and the second lottery means 112 is maintained at a higher value than in the normal time when the probability is not changed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the time reduction state continues until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined number of end conditions (for example, 100 times) from the end of the special game. Is done. Furthermore, during the time reduction, the first pattern determination means 124 and the second pattern determination means 128 may change the time variation pattern so that the variation display time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is substantially shorter than the normal state. Select.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the easy entry game is executed in conjunction with the execution of the short time as the specific game, and the operation of the ordinary electric game becomes easy, and the second starting prize opening The opening and closing blades arranged at the entrance of the door are easy to open. The opening / closing control of the opening / closing blades is controlled by an opening / closing control means 118 described later.
<< Functions related to open / close control >>

Next, the aforementioned opening / closing control means 118 will be described. The opening / closing control means 118 controls the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing blade) of the second start winning opening 63 and the large winning opening 91. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 118 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory at the second start winning prize port 63. Further, the opening / closing control means 118 performs control for sending an opening instruction to the special winning opening solenoid 80 in the special game, and opens the special winning opening 91.
<< Functions related to prior information notification >>

  Next, the above-described advance information notification unit 119 will be described. The prior information notifying means 119 is acquired regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the pitch is put on hold when the first start winning slot 62 or the second start winning slot 63 is pitched. Further, a process for transmitting information related to various random number values to the sub board (here, the sub main board 301) as prior notification information is performed.

  As the above-mentioned prior notice information, the number of reserved balls of the first game or the second game, each of the obtained winning / losing lottery values (first winning / losing lottery value or second winning / losing lottery value), each symbol lottery value (first Determination table (design lot value or 2nd symbol lottery value), each pattern lottery value (first pattern lottery value or 2nd pattern lottery value) belongs to what determination range, symbol range, and pattern range ( Information such as the results of determination using a table used for determination of success / failure, symbol determination, pattern determination or a table for preliminary determination) at the time of fluctuation, and various lottery values themselves can be exemplified.

Note that transmission of such advance notification information enables various pre-reading effects on the sub-board 104 side. And as a pre-reading effect, a hold notice, a continuous notice, etc. can be illustrated, but these details are mentioned below.
<< Functions related to command transmission >>

Next, the main command transmission unit 120 will be described. The main command transmission unit 120 transmits a command (main command) from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301. Command transmission from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 is performed by sending various information at various timings such as when winning a start, when changing special symbols, when changing special symbols, when a big hit occurs, etc. And a command of a certain unit is transmitted for each interrupt process.
<Basic function of sub-board>

  Next, basic functions of the sub-board 104 will be described. In the present embodiment, the sub board 104 includes a sub main board 301 and a sub sub board 302, and performs various functions such as command reception from the main board 102, effect pattern determination, effect display control, and effect execution.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub main board 301 includes a main command receiving unit 141, an effect pattern determining unit 142, a sub main command transmitting unit 143, and the like. Further, the sub-main board 301 is provided with functional means such as sound control means 144 for controlling speaker output and the like, and light control means 145 for controlling game effect lamp output and the like.

  The effect pattern (variation effect pattern) determined by the effect pattern determining means 142 is information that designates a sound effect and a light effect that are displayed together with the display effect displayed on the effect display device 60 and, if necessary, the display effect. The effect which suggests the high expectation degree of the big hit is executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol 190. Here, the “expectation” in this embodiment can be rephrased as “reliability”. In the following, “expectation” refers to the stage of production (normal pattern, chance-up pattern, final pattern) that enhances the expectation that will be a big hit by the fluctuation when it appears among patterns of the same kind of notice effect, or one effect The probability that a hit variation pattern is included in the variation pattern corresponding to one effect when the hit variation pattern (variation pattern in the hit variation) information and the deviation variation pattern information (variation pattern in the outlier variation) are generated. Each description of what is described may be used. In general, “the production with high expectation” and “the production with high reliability” are productions that are often a big hit when the production occurs.

  When the effect pattern is determined by the effect pattern determining unit 142, effect pattern information indicating the determined effect pattern is transmitted to the sub-sub board 302 as a sub-main command via the sub-main command transmitting unit 143. Further, the command transmitted from the sub main board 301 to the sub sub board 302 includes sound information and the like in order to read out sound data, lamp data, and the like from the ROM of the sub sub board.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-sub board 302 includes sub-main command receiving means 146, effect execution control means 147, and the like. In the sub-sub board 302, the production execution control means 147 sequentially outputs necessary image data to the liquid crystal unit 42 (see FIG. 4) based on the sub-main command from the sub-main board 301, thereby forming an animation image. Then, the effect display device 60 displays the effect animation.
<Specific aspects related to specific games>

Next, a specific aspect of the specific game described above will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, as a specific game, the special symbol probability variation function (probability variation), the special symbol variation time shortening function (time reduction), and the easy entry game (ordinary symbol probability variation function, The function of shortening the time to change the normal symbol and the function of extending the opening of the normal electric accessory are provided. In this embodiment, at least one of these various specific games is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery (a special symbol stop display symbol) or the game result during the big hit.
<< Probability game >>

  The probability change described above is to change the probability state of the game related to the special symbol after the big hit so that the probability of occurrence of the big hit is higher than the normal probability state. In the present embodiment, the continuation period (probability variation period) of the probability variation state is determined based on the number of special symbol variations.

The number of changes in the special symbol is determined as one time from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display. In the present embodiment, in the probability variation period, the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the special game ends is set to a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). The function that allows the probability variation period to end before the next big hit occurs in this way can be referred to as, for example, ST or number cut probability variation. In addition, it is also possible to set the probability variation period until the next big hit, and as a specific mode in that case, for example, either Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, For example, the probability variation period of the special jackpots in FIGS. 1 and 2 or the special jackpots in the special charts 1 and 2 may be set to the next jackpot.
<< Variation time reduction game >>

  The above-mentioned time reduction is to shorten the variation time of the special symbol (first special symbol and second special symbol) in the main control display device 53 as compared with the case of the normal game. Here, “substantially shortening” is not always shorter than normal games in all cases, and in some cases, when the variation time of special symbols is equivalent to normal games or longer than normal games It can mean that According to this short time, since the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, even if a winning to the start winning port (the first starting winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63) continuously occurs, a special symbol is generated. The change display and stop display of symbols can be smoothly advanced at short intervals, and it is possible to secure many opportunities for lottery lotteries.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the duration of the short time state (short time period) is determined on the basis of the number of changes in the special symbol, similarly to the probability variation state. In this embodiment, the time-saving state is continued until the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the special game ends reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times).

  In this embodiment, the probability variation period and the short time period are set to the same period, but the probability variation period and the short time period may be different from each other. Further, the probability variation period and the short time period are not limited to being constant. For example, the probability variation period and the short time period can be any of 4, 25, 100, etc., depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred.

It is also possible to provide a so-called falling lottery function. Examples of the falling lottery include the following. For example, after the probability variation and time reduction reach a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) less than the above-mentioned maximum number of variations (here, 100 times), for each variation of the special symbol until the maximum number of variations is reached, A lottery (specific game end lottery) is executed as to whether or not to end the probability change and time saving. When the specific game end lottery is won, the probability change and the time reduction are ended, and the game state from the next change returns to the normal state without the probability change and the time reduction.
<< Easy entry game >>

  Next, the above described easy entry game will be described. This easy-to-enter game is a game state in which the function related to the ordinary electric accessory is advantageously set for the player, and the opening mode of the second start winning opening 63 can accept the game ball more easily than usual. is there. When the easy-to-enter game is executed, the control mode such as the short time related to the normal symbol, the probability variation related to the normal symbol, the open extension related to the normal electric accessory, or the combination of these control modes is used. The ease of entering the start winning opening 63 is enhanced, and an easy entry state is formed.

  Among the various control modes described above for normal symbols, the short time for normal symbols is a control mode in which the fluctuation time of normal symbols is shorter than the normal state, and the probability variation for normal symbols is the probability of winning for normal symbols. Is a control mode (probability change related to normal symbols) that improves the level of the normal state. Furthermore, the opening extension related to the ordinary electric accessory is a control mode in which the opening time of the second start winning opening 63 is opened (long opening) longer than the opening (short opening) in normal time (non-specific game). is there.

  As described above, the easy entry game during a specific game according to the present embodiment uses the three functions of normal symbol time reduction, probability change of open lottery, and open extension of normal electric winnings. Easier to enter 63. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which one or two of these three functions are used to improve the ease of entering the second start winning a prize opening 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches between the period which implements at least one of three functions, and the period which is not implemented according to a gaming state.

The duration of such easy-to-enter game can be determined in association with a short period of time related to the special symbol. For example, it is possible to adopt a control mode in which the easy-to-enter game is continued during the short time related to the special symbol, and the easy-to-enter game is ended when the short time related to the special symbol ends.
<Main effects on pachinko machines>
<< Basic display mode of production design >>

  Next, main effects of various effects executed by the sub main board 301 and the sub sub board 302 based on commands from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 will be described. Here, first, a basic display mode of the above-described effect design 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B) will be described.

  The effect symbol 190 is variably displayed on the effect display device 60 as the special symbol is variably displayed on the main control display device 53 (see FIG. 7A). Furthermore, the effect symbol 190 is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 (see FIG. 7B) as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the main control display device 53.

  The stop symbol displayed when the effect symbol 190 is stopped includes a combination of three symbols: a left effect symbol 190a, a middle effect symbol 190b, and a right effect symbol 190c. If the result of the big hit lottery on the main board 102 is a big win, for example, a combination of the three-colored gazes such as “777” and “555” is used as a stop symbol representing the big hit. Is displayed. Also, if the result of the big hit lottery is out of place, for example, “767”, “928”, “331”, etc. The symbol 190 is stopped and displayed.

  Here, “stop symbol” and “symbol stop” in the present embodiment mean that the three effect symbols 190 are “fixed stop”. That is, even if the three effect symbols 190a to 190c are displayed in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 in a state where, for example, a combination such as “767” or “928” is maintained, the “determination stop” alone It does not correspond to what you did. A state in which the production symbol 190 does not reach the “definite stop” while maintaining the combination in this way can be referred to as a “temporary stop” state.

  As a display mode of such “temporary stop”, for example, a state in which the production symbol 190 is oscillating (shaking) in small increments can be exemplified. A temporary stop mode in which the production symbol 190 is oscillating in small increments while maintaining the combination can be referred to as a “sway fluctuation” mode. As an aspect of the production pattern 190 in the “temporary stop”, vertical or horizontal linear movement, horizontal rotational movement, and the like can be exemplified, and the movement range can be exemplified by several millimeters.

  Moreover, as a display mode of the above-mentioned “determined stop”, a state where all effect symbols 190a to 190c are stopped while maintaining a combination through a temporary stop state can be exemplified. Furthermore, during this “determination stop”, it is possible to perform an effect indicating that the determination has been stopped. And as an effect indicating that it has been confirmed and displayed, the state of confirmed stop is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 second), or the effect symbols 190a to 190c that have been confirmed and stopped are added with special effects. The display (design effect) can be exemplified.

  Here, as the symbol effect, each effect symbol 190a to 190c is illuminated only momentarily (for example, about 0.5 seconds), and a bright spot is circulated once or a plurality of times around each effect symbol 190a to 190c. Enlarging or reducing the symbols 190a to 190c, moving the symbols 190a to 190c by several millimeters to return them to their original positions, adding a moving image of an aura that floats around the symbols 190a to 190c, etc. It is possible to employ | adopt the aspect of. If the instantaneous display is not suitable depending on the type of effect (effect), it is preferable to start before the final stop.

  In addition, in the above-described “reach” display mode, there may be a case where an effect design maintaining the reach combination is displayed in the above-mentioned “temporary stop” mode. Then, after the reach display by this “temporary stop”, the symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner (in this case, the medium effect design 190b) constitute a combination of outliers (a combination of outlier reach), and “temporarily stop”. An effect can be illustrated in which “determination stop” is performed while keeping the change and the variable display ends. In addition, from the state in which the three effect symbols 190a to 190c perform “temporary stop” by the combination of the outlier reach, the medium effect symbol 190b resumes the fluctuation and the reach effect is highly reliable (reliability related to the big hit A production (second-half reach) such as a relatively high degree) can be exemplified.

  Note that the scroll display mode of the effect symbol 190 is not limited to the above-described vertical scroll, and various display modes can be employed. As other display modes, for example, a horizontal scroll mode in the horizontal direction (such as from right to left) or the left performance symbol 190a to the right performance symbol 190c are individually rotated (rotated) around the vertical axis. A rotation mode for performing variable display can be exemplified. In addition, for example, the left effect design 190a to the right effect design 190c are enlarged along the straight or curved (turning) trajectory in the display area 194 from the rear to the front, that is, from the back to the front of the screen. A display mode of sequentially feeding out can also be exemplified. Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a scroll display mode in which the effect design directed from the rear to the front descends from the upper side to the lower side.

  In addition, the scroll mode is not limited to adopting any one of the various modes as described above. For example, when a predetermined effect is executed, the scroll mode is switched from the predetermined scroll mode to another scroll mode. It is also possible. Moreover, it is also possible to change a scroll aspect for every production mode about several production modes.

  7A and 7B illustrate a display mode in which the combination of effect symbols 190 is stopped and displayed only in the middle in the vertical direction of the display area 194. The effective line is displayed in the horizontal direction ( In the example of FIG. 7B, there is only one line in the horizontal direction from the near side to the near side. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of effective lines may be two lines or five lines, for example.

Further, in FIG. 7 (b), the left effect design 190a to the right effect design 190c are simplified by only numbers in a predetermined font, but the effect design 190 means a predetermined symbol such as a number. It can be configured by a combination of a portion (an element symbol that is a symbol element effect design described above) and a portion (an element symbol that is a non-symbol element effect symbol) composed of a picture that represents something other than a predetermined symbol. And as a part which consists of a picture which expresses other than a predetermined symbol, various design pictures, a person picture, and these combinations etc. can be illustrated, Furthermore, various design pictures and a person picture combined with a symbol are animated. It is also possible.
<< Example of production pattern >>

  Next, the effect pattern described above will be described. A large number of effect patterns are provided in a state associated with a variation pattern determined by the main board 102. Further, the effect pattern includes an effect pattern including the effect symbol 190. More specifically, the production pattern defines a production process such as a change process from the start of change to a change stop for the selected production symbol 190, a background displayed in combination with the production symbol 190, and story development. Yes. The production patterns include those corresponding to “with reach” and “without reach” described above.

  Among these, when the effect pattern “with reach” is executed, a reach effect that is a big hit if another effect symbol (in this case, the medium effect symbol 190 b) is arranged is performed on the effect display device 60. When the result of the winning / losing lottery relating to the special symbol is a big hit, the display of the rough eyes such as “777” and “333” corresponding to the type of the big win is performed by the effect symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped. Further, when the result of the lottery determination relating to the special symbol is a loss, for example, a combination indicating a loss such as “767” or “515” is performed by the effect symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped.

  Furthermore, when the production pattern of “no reach” is executed, for example, “928”, “331”, and the like, a combination without reach in which the left production design 190a and the right production design 190c are not a combination of reach, This is performed by the production symbol 190 that has been confirmed and stopped.

Some of these performance patterns have various long and short variation times. Particularly, the “with reach” performance pattern includes a variation time of several minutes. In the present embodiment, “no reach (approximately 3 seconds to 10 seconds)” and “normal reach (10 seconds to 20 seconds) in the variation pattern (see FIGS. 10A to 10C) related to the special symbol described above. Degree) ”and“ super reach (high reach reliability reach) (about 30 seconds to 2 minutes) ”, there are provided an effect pattern without reach, an effect pattern with normal reach, and an effect pattern with super reach. For example, a plurality of effect patterns are associated with one effect pattern, and the number of effect patterns is more diverse than the above-described change patterns. Furthermore, “super reach” can be rephrased as “SP (special) reach”.
<< Holding effect display related to special design >>

  Next, the hold display (hold effect display) related to the special symbol performed in the effect display device 60 will be described. On the lower portion of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, as shown in FIGS. This number-of-holds display section 197 is either as a first number-of-holds display section that indicates the number of holds of the winning / failing lottery value in the first game, or as a second number-of-holding display section that indicates the number of holding the lottery value in the second game. It is used depending on whether the game is being executed.

  That is, the number-of-holds display section 197 is used as the first number-of-holds display section related to the first game in a normal game state such as before the first hit, and the second game is related to the above-described specific game. Used as the second reserved number display section. Here, in order to simplify the explanation and illustration, each hold display is represented by a perfect circle, but the hold display may be performed by a combination of other shapes and colors, a character image, an animation, or the like.

  In this embodiment, when a hold related to the first game or the second game occurs, a predetermined hold display is performed on the above-described hold number display section 197. Further, when the number of holds increases, a hold display is added. When the number of holds reaches the upper limit, as shown in FIG. 7A, four hold displays are performed in the hold number display section 197.

  Further, the hold display in the hold number display section 197 can be performed from the first display position to the fourth display position. That is, the hold number display section 197 includes the first display position to the fourth display position, and the leftmost part of the hold number display section 197 when viewed from the player is the first display position. . A second display position, a third display position, and a fourth display position are provided in order toward the right end. Further, hereinafter, the hold display performed from the first display position to the fourth display position will be referred to as “hold 1”, “hold 2”, “hold 3”, and “hold 4”, respectively.

  For example, in the effect display device 60, while the variable display of the effect symbol 190 related to the first game or the second game is being performed, and one hold display is not performed on the hold number display unit 197 When the hold occurs, the hold display is performed at the first display position at the left end (the position of the above-described “hold 1”). At this time, it is assumed that no other hold display has been performed yet, and “Hold 2” to “Hold 4” have not occurred. In this situation, when “hold 1” is generated, if the hold is further generated, the display relating to the generated hold is performed at the position of “hold 2” to the right of “hold 1”. Then, when “hold 1” and “hold 2” are displayed, and “hold 3” and “hold 4” are not displayed, if a further hold occurs, “hold 3” is displayed according to the number of holds that have occurred. Or “Hold 4” is displayed.

  Then, if the change display that was executed when “Hold 1” occurs and other change start conditions related to the first game are also satisfied, the above-described hold memory information related to “Hold 1” is stored. At the stage of digestion, the hold display of “HOLD 1” moves to the left side in the hold number display section 197. The fluctuation information display unit 195 is provided on the left side of the reservation number display unit 197. The variation information display unit 195 is an area for displaying information (variation information) related to the variation display being executed at that time. That is, the hold display of “hold 1” moves to the change information display unit 195 and changes to the change information display 198 when the change display related to the corresponding hold storage information is executed.

  Here, when the hold display of “hold 1” is moved to the change information display unit 195, display elements such as a size, a color, and a form related to the item may be changed. In the example of FIGS. 7A and 7B, the size is increased when the hold display of “HOLD 1” is changed to the change information display 198.

  As described above, when the hold display in “hold 1” moves to the fluctuation information display unit 195, the standby order of the subsequent hold display is advanced, and “hold 2” is shifted to the position of “hold 1”. Further, when “Take 3” or “Take 4” exists, “Take 3” is shifted to the “Take 2” position, and “Take 4” is shifted to the “Take 3” position. If a further hold occurs in such a situation, a new “hold 4” occurs and the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If no new hold is generated, the hold display is shifted with the start of the next variable display, and the standby order of each hold is advanced.

  In addition, it can be understood as a hold effect in a broad sense, including the state of change from the hold display in “hold 1” to “hold 4” to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195. Not only this, but also the hold display in “hold 1” to “hold 4” is set as the hold display, and the state changed to the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195 is not included in the hold display. It is also possible.

  In addition, when the variation display related to the production symbol 190 is not performed and the number of holds is 0, and there is a ball in the first start winning port 62 or the second starting winning port 63, the display of “Hold 1” is displayed. The variation information display 198 is directly performed on the variation information display section 195. And only in such a case, it is possible to handle such that the fluctuation information display 198 in the fluctuation information display section 195 is not included in the hold display.

  Further, the hold display can be performed in a manner corresponding to various game states. For example, when the probability of a big hit lottery is a normal probability and a high probability, and when the display mode is controlled to be different, the display mode of each other can be changed.

Such a hold display can be prevented from being displayed when, for example, it is desired to emphasize a story on the performance. Furthermore, the display mode of the number-of-holds display section 197 is not limited to the above-described one. For example, it is possible to display a total of eight on-hold displays related to the first game and the second game, up to four each. Is also possible. In this case, the first hold number display unit related to the first game and the second hold number display unit related to the second game are respectively displayed with the variation information display unit 195 sandwiched from the left and right. Is also possible. In addition, the second game is not executed in preference to the first game as in the present embodiment, but the special symbol and the effect symbol 190 are displayed in a change order in the order of occurrence of the start winnings related to the first game and the second game. In a type of pachinko gaming machine, it is also possible to arrange eight on-hold displays on the left side of the variation information display section 195.
<< Reservation pre-reading effect related to special design >>

  Next, a reservation prefetch effect that is one of the notice effects (prefetch effects) related to the special symbol will be described. This hold pre-reading effect is an effect that is executed based on the prior notification information related to the above-described hold storage information (first special figure hold storage information or second hold storage information). Furthermore, the hold prefetching effect uses the above-mentioned prior information notification function, and a reach or a big hit occurs for a hold that is digested later than the effect currently performed using the effect symbol 190 or the like. It is performed as an effect that suggests the expectation of doing.

  For example, with respect to the hold display generated at the position of “hold 3” in the above-described hold number display unit 197, unlike the display (for example, blue) which is the basic display mode described above, the green hold display is normally performed. It is shown that the degree of expectation such as the occurrence of reach is higher than in the case of the blue mode. In addition to the colors of blue and green, display modes such as yellow, red, gold, rainbow, and predetermined patterns are provided. Expectations of big hits in the order of yellow, red, gold, rainbow, and predetermined patterns rather than green There is an effect that shows that the degree is high.

  Here, as a display mode of the above-mentioned “predetermined pattern”, an animal pattern such as a giraffe, a display mode including a predetermined character image, and the like can be exemplified. In addition to the color and pattern of the hold display, there are items other than a perfect circle and images of people, character strings that suggest changes in the target hold (reach, pseudo-ream), and a direction button that promotes the operation of the direction buttons. It is also possible to employ a simulated image or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to perform a pre-reading effect by combining the various display modes described above with a mode in which blinking or light emission is performed. In addition, a hold that has hit a prefetch effect including a hold prefetch effect can be referred to as “trigger hold”, for example.

  The pre-reading effect related to the hold as described above may be performed in the second game. Regarding the second game, in addition to the basic color (orange), display modes such as red, gold, rainbow, and a predetermined pattern can be provided. In addition, as the hold display related to the second game, it is also possible to adopt items other than the perfect circle shape, person images, and the like.

  Further, the pre-reading effect using the hold display in the first game and the second game as described above can be referred to as “hold change” or the like. Such “holding change” includes a display mode different from the basic display mode as described above from the beginning of the occurrence of the hold, and a change in display mode at the timing after the occurrence of the hold. is there.

  Among these, as an indication of the change in the display mode at the timing after the occurrence of the hold, for example, the hold is generated and the hold display is started, the hold is digested, and the hold display is, for example, “hold 2”, An example in which the hold display changes while proceeding with “hold 1” can be exemplified. Then, for example, when a hold occurs, the hold display is performed in blue (orange in the case of the second game) at the position “Hot 3”, and when moving to the position “Hold 1”, other colors such as green are displayed. Is changed.

  In addition, in both the first game and the second game, when the change information display 198 is displayed, the hold display is changed from a basic color to a display mode such as red, gold, rainbow, a predetermined pattern, or the like. There are cases where the degree of expectation of jackpot is expressed by changing to a display form such as a non-circular item or a person image.

  Furthermore, the following can be illustrated as a control aspect which concerns on the above hold changes. For example, when a hold occurs, a lottery (hold change pattern lottery) for determining an effect pattern (hold change pattern) of the hold change is performed. The hold change pattern lottery uses a hold change pattern table. In this hold change pattern table, the presence or absence of a hold change and when to execute a hold change (when there is a hold change), what timing Items relating to the determination of the production pattern, such as what display mode to execute, are defined. In addition, as the hold change pattern, one for the first game and one for the second game are defined.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of holdings in “holding 1” to “holding 4” that correspond to the holding change, it is possible to cancel one of the holding pre-reading effects. More specifically, for example, when “hold 4” occurs, the hold related to “hold 4” hits the hold change pattern that changes to green, and any of the holds that have occurred first If the holding change pattern that changes to a rainbow color is hit, the holding relating to the above-mentioned “hold 4” can be exemplified by canceling the holding change and not executing it.

  Furthermore, for example, when “Hold 4” occurs as in the above example, the hold related to “Hold 4” hits the hold change pattern that changes to the rainbow color, and all the hold that has occurred previously However, if the change does not change up to the rainbow color and changes only on hold until green or the like, the hold that has occurred can be exemplified by canceling the change on hold and not executing it.

Further, it is possible to determine the contents of such prefetch effects using a prefetch effect determination table (prefetch table). As the pre-reading table, a special-purpose table for Special Figure 1 (Special-Figure 1 pre-reading table) and a special-purpose chart 2 (Special-Figure 2 pre-reading table) are provided. It is possible to provide a prefetch table (common prefetch table).
<< Continuous notice concerning special design >>

  Next, as another pre-reading effect pattern, a continuous notice (continuous effect) related to a special symbol will be described. There are genuine and pseudo-continuous notices. Of these, the genuine continuous notice means that a continuous notice effect is produced over a plurality of variable displays related to special symbols. ing. Further, the pseudo continuous notice means that an intermittent notice effect (pseudo continuous notice) is performed such that there is a plurality of special symbol fluctuations with respect to one change display related to the special symbol.

  As the above-mentioned “continuous notice”, for example, the character who is the main character in the story on the stage moves to different rooms sequentially for the room that is the final destination for each change of the special symbol. Such a thing can be illustrated. In addition, the “continuous notice” in other aspects is that the main character is to win against the different enemies and aim at the enemy as the final goal for each change of the special symbol. Can also be illustrated.

  Further, the genuine continuous notice described above (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “continuous notice”) can be performed based on the prior notice information transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. More specifically, for example, based on the prior notification information received when the “hold 3” suspension occurs, the sub-main board 301 has an effect pattern corresponding to the variable display related to the special symbol after that. For example, it is possible to select a content including a continuous notice over three fluctuation displays.

  Then, when the hold for one time is exhausted and the hold for the above-mentioned “hold 3” is shifted to the position of “hold 2”, the first one of the effect patterns related to the selected continuous notice is displayed. An effect pattern related to the notice is executed. Further, when the hold is sequentially digested and the hold display is moved from “Hot 2” to “Hold 1”, the second notice of the three times is executed, and the fluctuation information display from “Hold 1”. When moving to section 195, the final third notice is executed.

  In the sub-main board 301, the change pattern related to the change display executed when the above-described “hold 3” hold occurs, and “hold 2” or “hold 1” generated before that. It is also possible to check the hold storage information. In other words, when the above-mentioned “hold 3” hold occurs, information indicating that a predetermined reach effect with a high jackpot reliability is executed or a big hit is generated among various stored information. If there is information indicating that the event is to be performed, it is possible to cancel the effect pattern related to the continuous notice selected when the “hold 3” hold occurs. In addition, according to the degree of hold expectation for “Take 3”, continuous notification is not immediately made from the next change. There may be cases where continuous notices are made over fluctuations.

  In addition, as the above-described pseudo continuous notice (hereinafter may be referred to as “pseudo continuous notice”), reach display is intermittently performed a plurality of times in an effect pattern related to a single variable display of a special symbol. Such a thing that a character repeats an action of a plurality of times, a thing that performs temporary stop and re-variation of the effect design 190, etc. can be illustrated.

Note that the contents of the continuous notice as described above are merely examples, and various contents other than those described can be adopted as the contents of the continuous notice.
<< Directing design related to normal design >>

  Next, an effect related to the above-described normal symbol will be described. In the present embodiment, the effect display related to the normal symbol is not performed. However, the effect related to the normal symbol can be performed as a part of the effect in the effect display device 60. And when performing the effect display of a normal symbol in this way, as the effect symbol, for example, it is conceivable to perform a display that can discriminate between a loss and a winning type.

  Further, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a combination of a plurality of display bodies, a relatively large display body and a smaller display body (or a plurality of display bodies) may be provided. It is possible. The large display body can be referred to as, for example, “main display body” or “main liquid crystal”, and the small display body can be referred to as, for example, “sub display body” or “sub liquid crystal”. Furthermore, when the relatively small display body as described above is provided, the effect design (199) related to the normal design may be displayed on the small display body, for example. In addition, for example, an LED display lamp may be provided in a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and this may be used as an effect display device related to a normal design.

In addition, when performing an effect using the effect symbol related to the normal symbol, the hold effect display related to the normal symbol can be performed as a part of the effect on the effect display device 60. In addition, as described above, when the effect display device 60 is configured by a plurality of display bodies such as a large display body and a small display body, the effect hold display related to the normal symbol is, for example, a small display. You may make it display on a body. In addition, for example, an LED indicator lamp which is a set of two LED lamps is provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration 64 described above, and thereby, an effect display of the number of holdings related to the normal symbols “1” to “4” is performed. Also good.
<< Direction related to limited frequency pattern >>

  Next, an effect related to the limited frequency pattern (hereinafter referred to as “limited frequency pattern effect”) will be described. The limited frequency pattern effect is provided as a part of the aforementioned effect pattern. Further, the limited frequency effect pattern effect is an effect set so as to easily appear in a predetermined gaming state corresponding to the variation pattern determined in a specific period by the pattern determining means of the main board. The content of this limited frequency pattern effect is an effect content indicating a specific tendency. As the content of the limited frequency pattern effect, for example, a predetermined variation pattern in a specific variation during a short-time game is used on the main board. An example of such a decision that always generates a highly reliable reach as an effect can be given.

In addition, as a gaming situation in which a limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, at the start of the game, immediately after a predetermined effect pattern is executed (for example, immediately after a small hit or no hit), during a predetermined effect mode (probability change, For example, during the short-time game mode) or immediately after the end of the special game. In addition to these, as a gaming situation in which the limited frequency pattern effect is likely to appear, when the number of holds related to the first game (or the second game) reaches a predetermined number (for example, four), The case where it does not exist can also be illustrated. Further, in a situation where a limited frequency pattern effect is executed, a limited frequency table provided in advance according to the situation at that time is used, and an effect pattern to be executed is determined from the limited frequency pattern defined in the limited frequency table. It is to be selected.
<< Direction using operation buttons >>

  Next, an effect using the operation button 22 (see FIG. 1) described above (hereinafter referred to as “button effect”) will be described. When the button effect is executed, the operation button 22 is pressed by the player and exhibits a function of giving the player a feeling that he / she participates in the game effect or the lottery. is there. As the button effect, for example, in the process of changing the effect symbol 190 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), “Push”, “sequential hitting” are displayed on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 together with the symbol of the operation button 22. For example, it is possible to exemplify performing a guide display for prompting an operation such as a character such as “Please press” or “Long press” or a moving image of an indicator indicating the remaining time.

  Furthermore, examples of the button effect include an effect in which a character makes a comment when a player operates the operation button 22 in accordance with the above-described guide display, and an effect in which an ally character attacks an enemy character. Moreover, when the operation button 22 is operated, the above-described movable effect member 93 or the like is activated to notify that reach is reached. Furthermore, a button effect may be performed during the reach effect. In this case, when the operation button 22 is operated, the above-described movable effect member 93 or the like is activated to expect a big hit.

  Further, regarding the above-described operation button 22, the operation of the operation button 22 is normally disabled, but the button operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 22 is enabled during the button production. The button operation effective period is a predetermined time set in advance.

  The operation button 22 is combined with a vibration motor or a solenoid (not shown) to vibrate the operation button 22, or the operation range of the operation button 22 is expanded using a drive source such as a motor. It is also possible to adopt a production mode in which 22 is projected and retracted. Further, when the operation button 22 is projected and retracted, the amount of protrusion can be set relatively large (for example, about 5 to 10 cm).

  Further, the operation button 22 is not limited to a small external dimension (for example, about several centimeters), but may be a hemispherical form having about a dozen centimeters. In addition, various types of operation input devices such as the operation buttons 22 can be employed. For example, an operation handle of an automobile, an operation lever of an aircraft, a model of a character related to the production contents. (Figure) with touch sensor added can be used. It is also possible to provide a relatively small operation button 22 and an operation lever or the like so that they can be used properly according to the situation such as the production content.

  In this embodiment, the operation button 22 is provided with a projecting / retracting mechanism and a vibration mechanism, and capable of performing a projecting / retracting operation on the upper ball tray 18 and a vibration operation on the upper ball tray 18. In the normal state, the operation button 22 is immersed in the upper ball tray 18 and only the curved button portion is exposed. However, when a predetermined button effect is executed, the operation button 22 protrudes from the upper ball tray 18 by performing a predetermined amount of ascending operation.

  Further, the operation button 22 can function as an operation lever (also referred to as “joystick” or “operation stick”) when protruding from the upper ball tray 18. And in the situation where the operation button 22 protrudes, a part of lever part is exposed from the upper ball tray 18.

Furthermore, as described above, a cross key (not shown) is provided in the vicinity of the operation button 22, and the operation button 22 may be used as a determination key or the like in a situation where environment setting or the like is performed. In this embodiment, the operation button 22 and the cross key (not shown) are used in the situation where the effect display device 60 is performing the variable display of the effect symbol 190 or the like, or in the situation where the variable display is not performed. A production operation may be performed.
<< Direction when jackpot occurs >>

  Next, an effect when a big hit occurs will be described. The effects when a big hit occurs include the effects at the start of a special game (a jackpot start demo), the effects during a special game (round effect), the effects at the end of the final round (a jackpot end demo), and at the end of the special game There is a production (a jackpot end demo).

  When the above-mentioned production symbol 190 is confirmed and stopped, a display indicating that the big hit is started is performed with a sound such as a fanfare. In such a jackpot start notification effect, for example, notification of the type of jackpot to be started and the amount of betting is executed. In addition, the big hit start notification effect is not limited to after the decorative symbols are confirmed and stopped (special symbols are stopped), but after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped with a big bonus symbol (hit combination) such as a cloak, the special symbols are stopped. It is also possible to notify the jackpot in the previous period. This is to prevent the player from perceiving the amount of the ball due to the ball notification effect by the special symbol stop display. Further, in the jackpot start notification effect or the subsequent effect, a right-handed guidance effect is executed as an instruction for how to hit during a special game, and the player is guided to increase the amount of rotation of the firing handle 20 to make a right-handed strike. The contents can be exemplified.

  As an effect during the above-mentioned special game, a moving image whose contents cannot be viewed unless the player has won a big hit can be exemplified. At this time, predetermined music is output from the aforementioned speaker 21 (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, as a video during the special game, for example, a scene in which a predetermined character in a play picture adopted for the production of the pachinko gaming machine 10 fights a rival enemy or a state of enjoying a trap. Can be exemplified.

  In addition, the change of the round during the special game is, for example, “1R”, “2R”,... At the corner (for example, the upper right corner) of the display area 194 (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). , “15R”, “16R” can be notified. Furthermore, as part of special game effects, for example, if a big hit occurs during a specific game and the big hits continue, the number of big hits (so-called villa times) or the big hits that occur during normal games It is also possible to display the number of game balls acquired up to the current big hit.

  In the present embodiment, all types of big hits are accompanied with benefits such as probability change and time saving, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is possible to provide big hits without probability change. And if the type of jackpot includes a jackpot that does not involve a probability change, the notification as to whether or not it will be a probability change after the end of the special game is not notified until a specific round during the special game or the end of the special game It is also possible to do so.

  As a modified example, in a pachinko gaming machine having a probability variation function operating area in a special winning opening, control is performed such that a game ball becomes probable when a game ball is detected in the probability variation function operation area at a predetermined timing during a special game. It is also possible to adopt the aspect and the production according to it.

  In this case, for example, a ball entry device having a game ball detection area (referred to herein as a “V ball entry device”) is replaced with two game ball outlets of the big winning opening 91 in the game area 52 (see FIG. 1). One of the game ball outlets (and the big prize detection device) among the (and big prize detection devices 78a and 78b) may be assigned as the V-ball detection outlet (and the big prize detection device). . In this case, a movable piece (shutter) that allows the game ball to be V-opened by opening it only at a predetermined timing at the game ball discharge port (and the big prize detection device) assigned as V-entry. ) May be provided. Furthermore, at a predetermined timing of the special game, when the V-ball entry device is in a state where the game ball can be received (a state where the movable piece is opened, etc.) and the game ball is detected by the V-ball entry device in this state. Then, the control is performed so that the subsequent probability state becomes the probability variation state, and the player is notified that the privilege that becomes probability variation has been obtained.

  Subsequently, examples of the effects after the special game include those related to the result of the effects during the special game. More specifically, the content etc. which a winner expresses an emotion according to the result of the battle between characters can be illustrated. Such an effect after the special game can also be called an ending effect.

Furthermore, examples of the effects after the special game include a display that additionally displays the number of consecutive big hits, and a display that displays the number of prize balls acquired by the player through the special game at that time. It is also possible to additionally display the number of occurrences of jackpots when jackpots occur during a specific game and the jackpots continue. In addition, regarding the success of the big hit, when the number of occurrence of the big hit reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times), it is possible to execute an effect pattern that is not selected before that.
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<< Production by superimposing multiple production members >>

  Next, various specific effects that can be implemented in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with examples. First, it is possible to perform an effect by superimposing the display of the effect display device 60, the display of the light guide plate 90 described above, and a movable effect member (for example, reference numeral 93). This type of effect is a complex effect obtained by positioning the movable effect member in front of the effect display device 60 and combining the display content of the effect display device 60 with the light decoration or movement of the movable effect member.

  As an example, at least a part of the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 is visible on the outside of the movable effect member. For example, when an image of a flame is displayed on the effect display device 60, the flame is displayed. An effect of a combination in which the movable effect member performs light decoration and operation is executed in front of. Further, in the light guide plate 90, for example, by performing an effect such that a flame pattern flashes or an effect such as a ripple pattern is flashed, depending on the distance between the light guide plate 90 and the effect display device 60. Visual effects can be demonstrated.

  Furthermore, in this state, by executing the effect by the movable effect member between the light guide plate 90 and the effect display device 60, the state of the movable effect member and the image of the effect display device 60 are displayed on the light guide plate 90. The player can be visually recognized while partially obstructing. Furthermore, by combining the changes in the pattern display before and after the movable effect member, a complicated situation display can be superimposed on the movable effect member, and the environment where the movable effect member is placed can be expressed in a complex manner. .

And by these things, a more complicated production | presentation can be performed by the limited structure of the light-guide plate 90, a movable production | presentation member (for example, code | symbol 93 etc.), and the production | presentation display apparatus 60, and production can be diversified. It becomes. Even when the light guide plate 90 is changed to, for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display body, a part of the transmissive liquid crystal display body is displayed on the rear movable effect member (for example, reference numeral 93) or the effect display device 60. By setting the transmission state so that a part of the content can be visually recognized, it is possible to produce an effect by superimposing as in the case of the light guide plate 90.
<< Timer display for production development >>

  In addition, as display contents on the effect display device 60, timer display (timer effect) related to the development of the effect can be performed. More specifically, for example, a timer display area appears in a predetermined case during the variable display of the effect symbol 190 (during the variable effect). Examples of the arrangement of the timer display area include a lower right part in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60.

In the above timer display area, for example, “77:00” or the like is displayed. This display such as “77:00” suggests that there is a development of production after 70 seconds, and the countdown display is continued every 1/100 second after the display is started. Then, when the display in the timer display area becomes “00:00”, the variation effect develops and the effect progresses so that the degree of expectation of the big hit increases.
<< Direction using production design >>

  Moreover, various things can be illustrated as an effect using the effect symbol 190. For example, in a situation where the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c are temporarily stopped and the middle effect symbol 190b is changing, the left effect symbol 190a and the right effect symbol 190c can be changed to other modes. . As an aspect after the change of the left effect design 190a and the right effect design 190c at this time, a predetermined parenthesis symbol etc. can be illustrated, for example. Then, the changing medium effect design 190b is changed to a word such as “NEXT”, “one more time”, “still more!”, Etc., and a character image sandwiched between the left and right words is displayed, and then the effect is developed. Let

  In this way, the effect of changing the effect symbol 190 to a display mode having a property different from that of the effect can be used as an effect for connecting the effect before development and the effect after development. In addition, as a character image in which a word such as “NEXT” is enclosed in parentheses, a character image with a relatively low and high expectation degree of development and jackpot is provided (for example, the character string of NEXT is white and red). It is also possible to make it different in gold or the like.

  Here, when the effect design 190 changes to a display mode having other properties in this way, the effect display device 60 displays a reduced-size effect design (not shown) on a predetermined portion (upper right corner or left end, etc.). ) Can be displayed. By displaying this reduced-sized effect symbol, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of effect display in the effect display device 60 while maintaining the notification function that the special symbol is being changed and displayed. In order to distinguish between the reduced size effect symbol (190) and the basic size effect symbol 190 before the reduction, for example, the effect symbol before reduction is referred to as “first effect symbol” and the like. The later effect symbol can be referred to as a “second effect symbol” or the like.

  Further, as another aspect of the effect using the effect symbol 190, it is possible to adopt effects such as double reach and triple reach in which a plurality of reach combinations are displayed at the same time. Furthermore, it is also possible to employ an effect that develops from double reach to triple reach during a single variation effect.

  Also, as another aspect of the effect using the effect symbol 190, when the variable display of the effect symbol 190 is started, the effect is suggested using the effect symbol that stops last (in this case, the medium effect symbol 190b). Is possible. More specifically, an animation operation in which a portion of a human figure in the medium effect design 190b (the element design that is the above-described non-symbol element production design) emits a dialogue, and a predetermined dialogue for notifying at the start of change as a sound output is performed. Can be exemplified.

  Further, as another aspect of the effect using the effect symbol 190, when the player repeatedly hits the operation button 22 described above, at least one of the left middle right effect symbols 190a to 190c is in an aspect corresponding to the repeated hit. What is displayed can be adopted. And as "the aspect according to the continuous hit", for example, at least any one of the left middle right effect symbols 190a to 190c can tremble (vibrate).

Furthermore, examples of the “mode according to repeated hits” include one in which the effect symbol is operated once each time one operation of the operation button 22 is detected (operation and operation are synchronized). Moreover, when it is detected that the operation button 22 is repeatedly hit, an example of displaying an animation with a content that the design symbol shakes (vibrates) can be exemplified. The detection that the operation button 22 has been continuously hit is performed by, for example, determining whether or not an operation of a predetermined number of times (for example, a plurality of times such as two times) or more has been detected within a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Or the like.
<< Direction using hold display >>

  Then, various things can be illustrated as an effect using the above-mentioned hold display. For example, the variation information display 198 of the variation information display unit 195 shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B is temporarily deleted, and the variation information display unit 195 is expected to have, for example, “color change?”. Character information (character state transition suggestion information) that suggests that the degree is increased is displayed. After such display of the state transition suggestion information, the change information display 198 in the change information display unit 195 may change to something that represents a high degree of expectation, such as red or rainbow color, for example. To do.

  It is also possible to display a display such as “color change?” As one symbol of a roulette eye or one symbol of a rotating drum (reel). For example, information display such as “no change”, “color change?”, “Red”, “rainbow” is adopted as the roulette eye or the design of the rotating drum, and the fluctuation information display unit 195 uses the roulette or rotation. Displays the drum object. Then, in the variation information display section 195, the display of “no change”, “color change?”, “Red”, “rainbow” sequentially changes, and the subsequent variation information display in a manner corresponding to the stopped information. It is conceivable that 198 is performed. It is also possible to display roulette or rotating drum objects without deleting the variation information display 198.

  Further, as another aspect of the effect using the hold display, when the hold change is performed in the hold number display section 197 in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the hold change or the hold change is immediately after. For example, it may be possible to actively notify the occurrence by displaying hold change information such as “hold change”, “red hold”, “rainbow hold”, and the like. Here, such hold change information may be displayed in the center of the display area 194 in the effect display device 60, or may be displayed in the vicinity of the hold display that changes hold in the hold number display section 197. .

Furthermore, it is possible to perform a pre-reading effect that suggests whether or not a hold change is made, for example, before one or a plurality of fluctuations before the hold change is performed, not just before the hold change. As a pre-reading effect that suggests whether or not a change in hold is made, other images (such as “hold change”, “red hold”, “rainbow hold” described above, etc.), a predetermined character image, etc. ) May be combined.
<< Other productions >>

  Further, as other effects, it is possible to employ an operation button 22 that can be operated other than the pressing operation. And as operation other than pressing operation, touch operation by a touch panel and twisting operation which a player grasps and turns can be illustrated. Moreover, it is possible to employ | adopt the operation button apparatus which can perform two or more of these various operation modes. When an operation button device capable of performing a plurality of modes of operation is adopted, it is conceivable to guide the operation mode to be executed by the player as the guide display related to the button operation as described above. .

  As another effect, for example, a two-dimensional code can be displayed during the change effect. In this case, the player takes out a mobile terminal such as a smartphone during the variation effect, reads the two-dimensional code using the camera function of the mobile terminal, accesses a predetermined external server, and plays the game or model. It is conceivable that various types of information can be acquired.

Here, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading effect as described above is an effect using the effect symbol 190, an effect accompanied by a change in hold, an effect using movable effect members (93, 94, etc.), and an effect using the operation buttons 22. Etc. may be performed in combination.
<Various commands transmitted from the main board to the sub main board>

  Next, various commands transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 will be described. Examples of command transmission timing include: during initial screen display, during customer waiting demo (standby demo), when special symbol changes start, when special symbols are confirmed, when special symbols are confirmed, when jackpot start demos are performed, There are times when the jackpot is open, the jackpot is closed, the winning demonstration is over, and the jackpot is ended. Among these, the initial screen display is a period from when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on until the customer waiting demonstration starts and enters a steady state. In addition, command transmission is performed in any case at the time of start winning, at the time of power failure recovery, and at the time of error detection. Furthermore, command transmission is executed even when the RWM is cleared.

  Among these, the command at the time of RWM clear is a command for initializing the production control (sub-main CPU), and the customer waiting demonstration command sets the production display device 60 and the game effect lamp for the customer waiting demonstration, It is for erasing sound.

  As a command at the time of starting the symbol variation of the special symbol, the number of symbols 1 stored, the number of symbols 2 stored, the communication inspection 1, the communication inspection 2, the number of productions A to Z, the production selection state 0 to 2, the variation additional information, the design 1 ( There are commands for design 2) production pattern, design 1 (design 2) character production. The command for the number of symbols 1 stored and the number of symbols 2 stored for symbol indicates the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol and the number of stored symbols of the second special symbol, and is transmitted as one command. The communication check 1 command and the communication check 2 command are for confirming whether or not normal communication is being performed. The various commands of the production times A to Z indicate the number of games in the above-mentioned specific game state (the number of remaining games is acceptable) and the number of productions related to the production according to the limited frequency table. The command indicates the type of data that serves as a reference for selection of the variation pattern table in determining the variation pattern in order to select an effect according to the variation pattern selected in the specific game state or the limited frequency game. The change additional information command indicates what kind of effect pattern is added when a predetermined effect time is added to the determined change pattern to change, and an element (effect Information for adding a component) is shown. The symbol 1 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol. Is. The symbol 1 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol, and the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol. is there.

  As a command for determining a special symbol, there are a symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and a symbol 2 effect pattern stop command. The symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command are for stopping the effect symbol 190 based on the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively.

  The commands for determining the symbol of the special symbol are: Fluctuation time reduction count 0 (low probability, non-entry easy state), Fluctuation time reduction counts A to Z (low probability, easy entry state), Fluctuation time reduction count There are commands for 0 (high probability, non-entry easy state), fluctuation time reduction times A to Z (high probability, easy entry state), and launch position designation commands. These are for transmitting a command relating to the gaming state at that time, and are used for the production mode display and the short-time display. In this embodiment, since it is a specification that generates the probability variation function and the easy entry state 100 times after every jackpot, the command to be transmitted is not different depending on whether or not the probability variation function is activated, but the high probability gaming state Then, the probability variation number may be transmitted, and the variation time shortening number may be transmitted in the low probability gaming state.

  As the command for the big hit start demonstration, there are a symbol one big hit start demonstration, a symbol two big hit start demonstration, and a command for specifying a launch position. The symbol 1 jackpot start demo command and the symbol 2 jackpot start demo command are for displaying a start demo based on the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The firing position designation command is used for notifying the firing position when the player places a game ball between the left and right flow paths of the center ornament 64 by so-called left-handed or right-handed. is there.

  The commands for opening the jackpot medium / large prize winning opening include a symbol 1 big hit demo 1-16, a symbol 2 big hit demo 1-16, and a launch position designation command. These are for displaying effects based on the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As a command at the time of closing the jackpot, the winning prize closing command is available. This is for displaying the special prize closing effect.

  As the command for the big hit end demo, there are an end demo per symbol 1 command and an end demo per symbol 2 command. These are for displaying a winning end demonstration effect based on the winning symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As a command at the time of starting winning a prize, there are a command of winning notice (per notice notice effect), symbol notice (per symbol notice effect), change notice (pattern notice effect), symbol 1 memory number, symbol 2 memory number. Each command of the advance notice, the symbol notice, and the change notice is a command (prefetch command) related to the prefetch effect described above by the prior information notifying unit 157. The winning advance notice command is used to transmit a random number range of pass / fail random numbers, and includes information on pass / fail according to the lottery probability. The symbol advance command is for transmitting a random number range of symbol random numbers, and includes information related to the hit type. Furthermore, the change notice command is for transmitting a random number range of the change pattern, and can be used to specify the type of change pattern group (no reach, normal reach, super reach, etc.). The command for the number of stored symbols 1 and the number of stored symbols 2 is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In this embodiment, as a result of the lottery determination, information such as the presence / absence of a pre-reading effect and a period is transmitted to the sub-main board 301 by each command of hitting notice, symbol notice, and change notice.

  As the command at the time of power interruption return, communication inspection 1, communication inspection 2, game state A to E for power interruption recovery, production times A to Z, production selection states 0 to 2, design 1 character production, design 2 character production, There are commands for the power failure return state, special symbol 1 state upon power interruption return, special symbol 2 state upon power interruption return, launch position designation, errors a to d, symbol 1 memory count, symbol 2 memory count.

  The commands of the communication inspection 1 and the communication inspection 2 are for confirming whether or not normal communication is being performed. The commands for the game states A to E for power interruption return are for transmitting different commands depending on the game state at the time of power interruption. The commands of the production times A to Z indicate the number of productions according to the above-described limited frequency table, and the commands of the production selection states 0 to 2 indicate the types of production according to the limited frequency table. is there. The symbol 1 character effect and the symbol 2 character effect command are for transmitting commands corresponding to the symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The power interruption return state command is used to transmit a different command depending on whether or not a hit is being made. Commands for special symbol 1 state at power interruption return and special symbol 2 state at power interruption return are sent according to the status of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, such as waiting, changing, and hitting. Is for. The launch position designation command is for designating an appropriate launch position according to the situation as described above. Errors a to d are for transmitting the presence and type of error. The command for the number of stored symbols 1 and the number of stored symbols 2 is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.
<Main control processing of main board>

  Next, main control processing in the main board 102 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Prior to the description, the terms “special electric accessory”, “condition device”, and “substantial action continuous operation device” used below will be described. Each of these represents a conceptual device in the control process of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and among these, the “special electric accessory” activates the grand prize opening 91 (the opening operation of the big prize opening 91 Control). The “condition device” is activated when a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the “actual accessory continuous actuating device” is to operate a special electric accessory continuously several times. It is something that can be done.

The main control processes of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described here are the control start process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the game progress interrupt process shown in FIG. 13, and the power-off process shown in FIG. Is executed in the main board 102.
<Control start processing>

The control start process shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 is a control process that is started after a security check using the manufacturing code of the CPU 501 is performed by turning on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and this control start process will be described later. After executing the necessary settings (S1 to S4) when the power is turned on, the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the power-off information flag (power-off confirmation information) in the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) Corresponding to the value and the addition result (checksum data) of the RWM area, processing at the time of power-off recovery (S9 to S17), processing at initialization of the RWM (S24 to S26), time setting for game progress interruption The process (S27), the circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)) and the like are executed.
<< Settings required at power-on >>

  As necessary settings at power-on, stack pointer setting (S1), interrupt mode setting (S2), and access permission to RWM 503 are set (S3), and then the internal registers are initialized ( S4).

Among these, in the process of setting the stack pointer (S1), in order to secure the stack area, the stack pointer is set as the initial value of the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is set at a specific address. Next, in the interrupt mode setting (S2), a mode of a predetermined number is set, and in the access permission setting (S3) of the RWM, access permission data is set in a predetermined register to permit access to the RWM. To do. As a result, the maskable interrupt is set to a specific interrupt mode and the CPU built-in RWM is permitted to access. Further, in the setting of the internal register (S4), various corresponding setting values such as a game progress interrupt use setting value and a clock source selection value are set using the internal register initial setting table. The interrupt in the main board 102 will be described later.
<< Confirmation of RWM clear switch operation status >>

  In the confirmation process (S5) of the operation state of the initialization switch 544, the state of the output signal of the initialization switch 544 input via the input port is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch has been pressed (turned on). If it has not been pressed (S5: NO), the value of the power-off information flag during the power interruption status determination process (S6 to S8) to be described later The process proceeds to the determination process (S6). On the other hand, if the initialization switch 544 has been pressed (S5: YES), the RWM initialization process (S24 to S26) is performed.

Here, it is determined that the initialization switch 544 has been operated when the RWM clear switch bit of the corresponding input port is determined to be on for five consecutive times. In addition, the determination of whether or not the initialization switch 544 has been pressed is performed only once at this time, and is not performed thereafter.
<< Situation confirmation process at power interruption >>

  In the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) when the initialization switch 544 is not operated, the value of the power interruption information flag is read, and whether the read value matches predetermined power interruption normal data. It is determined whether or not (S6). The power-off normal data is stored when the power-off process is normally performed when a power-off (power-off) that turns off the power occurs.

  If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (S6: YES), checksum data is calculated (S7). In the checksum data calculation process, although not shown, an initial value is set as the checksum data, a predetermined calculation is performed on the checksum data, and the checksum data after the calculation is 0. A determination is made as to whether or not.

If the checksum data is not 0 (S8: NO), that is, if the resumption preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the RWM head high is set above the reference value of the relative address. The process proceeds to the initialization process (after S24). On the other hand, when the checksum data is 0 (S8: YES), the process proceeds to power-off recovery processing (S9 to S17) described later.
<< Processing at power-off recovery >>

  In the process at the time of power-off recovery, the value of the stack pointer buffer is set in the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is restored to the value stored at the time of power-off (S9). Furthermore, in order to inspect the communication line between the main board 102 and the sub board 104, a request to send an effect control command to the sub board 104 is made (S10, S11), a decoration lamp (game effect lamp) and a sound effect (sound) A request is made to transmit an effect control command for returning the effect of (effect) to the state before the occurrence of power-off or reset processing to the sub-board 104 (S10, S11). In addition, in order to make a request for a command corresponding to the number of suspended balls in the special symbol display device, a symbol memory count command request process is executed (S12).

  Further, the solenoid is returned to the output state before the occurrence of power interruption (S13). Specifically, the open / closed state of the second start winning opening 63 and the big winning opening 91 is returned to the state before the power is turned off.

  Thereafter, the process proceeds to the subsequent special symbol setting process (S14), and information on the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol display device (70, 71) is set. Next, the power recovery setting (S15), the data storage process (S16), and the detection setting (S17) for abnormality of the communication line with the payout control board are executed.

  Subsequently, in the process of starting the game progress interrupt process, in order to start the game progress interrupt, the address of the PTC0 counter setting register is set, and the count value of a predetermined size (corresponding to about 4 ms here) is set to the PTC0 counter. It is set in the register (S18). As a result, a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms.

  Then, processing for restoring various registers other than the flag register is executed (S19), and processing for determining whether or not the state when the power interruption has occurred is interrupt enabled (S20) is executed. If the interrupt is prohibited when the power is turned off (S20: NO), the flag register is restored (S21), and the control process is turned off based on the restart index information set in the stack pointer. Return to processing of the address to be returned before occurrence. On the other hand, if the interrupt is permitted when the power is turned off (S20: YES), the flag register is restored (S22), the interrupt permission is set (S23), and then set to the stack pointer. Based on the restart index information, the control process is returned to the process to be returned before the occurrence of the power interruption.

Here, the flag register is restored separately from the other registers. The flag register stores game state information such as probability change, and the control processing is turned off as much as possible to restore the information. This is because it is performed immediately before returning before the occurrence of.
<< Process when RWM is initialized >>

  In the RWM initialization process (S24 to S28), after clearing the RWM area (S24), initial setting of the RWM (S25), initialization of the effect display (effect display device 60) (S26), and Time setting for game progress interruption (S27) is performed. Among these, in the process of clearing the RWM area (S24) to initial setting of the RWM (S25), clear data (00H) is set in all areas of the RWM, and the clear data is stored as the reference value of the relative address. Is incremented by one. Further, bit 7 of the reference value is inspected, and the inspection result is determined. If the inspection result is 0 in the inspection result determination process, the process returns to the process of storing the clear data in the reference value, and the address of the initialization data setting table is set. Thereby, the initial value of RWM is set. Note that the clearing of the RWM area is not limited to that performed for all areas. For example, only a part of the area where specific information is stored or only an area excluding an unused area is cleared. Also good.

  Note that “H” described at the end of the numerical value, such as “00H” that is the value of the clear data described above, indicates that the numerical value is expressed in hexadecimal. Further, in this embodiment, a numerical value representing a hexadecimal number is attached with a symbol “H”, a numerical value representing a binary number is attached with a symbol “B”, and a symbol indicating such a notation is added. It is assumed that the numerical values not shown are expressed in decimal numbers.

In the initialization of the effect display (S26), the command display request for the initialization of the effect display device 60 (in contrast to the reset, a transition to the initial state before the game progress), error status and illegal prize ball monitoring information is made. Therefore, the command request data setting process is executed with the address of the production initial command setting table as an argument.
<< Timing setting process for game progress interruption >>

In the time setting process for game progress interrupt (S27), in order to start the game progress interrupt, a count value of a predetermined size is set in the corresponding counter setting register, and a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms, for example. .
<< Circulation process >>

  After the time setting for game progress interruption (S27), preparation for recursion (restart) of a predetermined timer which is an interrupt processing time monitoring means and update of random number related values used for generating initial values of various random numbers are performed. Circulation processing (S32 (S28 to S31)) is executed. In this circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)), in order to manage gaming machines, interrupts are first prohibited (S28). Further, in preparation for recurring the interrupt processing time monitoring means, a predetermined value as the first recursion information is set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means clear register (S29). The first recursive information is a predetermined value such as 55H.

  Then, an initial value random number update process is executed (S30), and the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. Thereafter, after permitting the interrupt (S31), the process returns to the interrupt prohibition (S28) again, and the subsequent processes (S28 to S31) are sequentially repeated to circulate the control process.

Each time the interrupt permission (S28) is executed, the above-described game progress interrupt becomes possible, and the game progress interrupt process is repeated every predetermined period (here, 4ms period) based on the period information set in S27. .
<< Initial value random number update process >>

In the initial value random number update process (S30), since the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated, the random number is updated from the initial value random number update table. The number of times is acquired, and the initial random number is updated for the number of times of update.
<Game progress interrupt processing>

  Next, the game progress interrupt process repeated at a cycle of 4 ms based on the period information set in the process of time setting for game progress interrupt (S27) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the game progress interrupt processing, setting of interrupt operation conditions (S41, S42), recursion of the interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), interrupt permission ( S71) is performed in order to return to the process before the game progress interruption occurs.

  Specifically, in the interrupt operation condition setting process (S41, S42), in order to clear the interrupt flag, the interrupt operation condition setting value is stored in the game progress interrupt control register (S41), and the interrupt operation condition setting is performed. The value is set in the control register corresponding to the predetermined input terminal (S42). Thereafter, the second recursion information is set (S43), and the second recursion information is further set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means register (S44).

  In the management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), the following processing is executed in order to manage gaming machines.

  First, an input process (S45) is executed to monitor the input of a specific signal. What is monitored here is the various switches attached to the game board surface that are input to the input / output port 505 (see FIG. 4), the pan full switch, the open signal, the magnetic detection signal, the radio wave. They are a detection signal, a glass non-detection signal, and a disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal.

  Subsequently, various random number update processing (S46) is executed to update the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number. Further, an initial value update type random number update process (S47) is executed to update the random numbers per ordinary symbol, the symbol random numbers per special symbol, and the soft random numbers per special symbol. Next, an initial value random number update process (S48) is executed to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol. Further, in order to update the 2-byte timer, a timer subtraction process (S49) is executed, and in order to set an effective period of the second start winning opening 63, an effective period setting process (S50) of the second start opening is executed. .

  Furthermore, in order to perform the process related to the validity period of the special winning opening 91, the special winning opening effective period setting process (S51) is executed. Also, a winning monitoring process (S52) is executed to store the number of times a prize ball is paid out, create an output request for external information for the board, and send a command to be sent to the sub board 104. Subsequently, in order to control the payout control board 103, a prize ball control process (S53) is executed.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate (operating port 68a, 68b), the normal symbol operating gate monitoring process (S54) is executed to store the random number related to the normal symbol, and the normal symbol display device or In order to perform the process related to the normal symbol electric accessory, the normal symbol control process (S55) is executed. Furthermore, in order to monitor the start of normal symbol fluctuation, a normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring process (S56) is executed. In addition, in order to monitor the winnings of the first starting winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63 of the game ball, the starting port monitoring control process (S57) is executed, and the first special symbol display unit 70 or the second special symbol is executed. In order to perform the process which concerns on the display part 71, a special symbol control process (S58) is performed. Subsequently, in order to perform the process related to the special electric accessory, the special electric accessory control process (S59) is executed, and the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is monitored. A start monitoring control process (S60) is executed.

  Next, anomaly detection processing (S61) is performed to monitor magnetism, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame open / closed status monitoring, and paired glass monitoring Then, in order to detect an abnormality in the incoming ball passage time, an incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62) is executed. In addition, in order to make a display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device, a game state display process (S63). ) And a handle state signal inspection process (S64) is executed in order to monitor the touch state (including the operation amount state) of the firing handle 20. In addition, special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device (70, 71) display of the number of active reserve balls, normal symbol display device display of the number of active reserve balls, game state display, special electric accessory LED output processing (S65) is executed in order to display the number of times of continuous operation and error display.

  Subsequently, in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, a firing control signal output process (S66) is executed, and a signal to be output from the input / output port 505 to the test apparatus (test equipment) is generated and output. Therefore, the test signal output process (S67) is executed. Further, in order to output the output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the special prize opening opening solenoid, the solenoid output process (S68) is executed, and the effect control command transmission process (S69) is performed in order to transmit the effect control command. In order to output signals from the input / output port 505 to external terminals (various external output terminals of the external relay terminal board 46 (see FIG. 2)), external information output processing (S70) is executed.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission (S71) is executed, and the control process returns to the return (RET). Then, using the remaining time until the next game interrupt is executed, the above-described circulation process (S32 (S28 to S31)) of the control start process is executed.
<Input processing>

  The input process (S45) is a control module related to switch input. In this input process (S45), each switch (board switch) attached to the game board surface, a disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, an open signal, In order to monitor the input of various signals such as radio wave detection signals and touch status signals, the number of inspections, input port address, level mask data, level address, and rising mask data are obtained from the input information table, and switch inputs are counted for the number of inspections. Do.

  In obtaining the number of inspections, the input port address, the level mask data, the level address, and the rising mask data, the contents indicated by the address of the input information table (input information table +0) are used as the number of inspections, and the input port address from the input information table +1 Level mask data, level address, and rising mask data are acquired for the number of inspections. The number of inspections described here refers to the output of various signals to be monitored, such as the output signal of each switch attached to the game board 50 and the radio wave detection device signal, which are input to the input / output port 505 described above. This is the number of switches to be used.

  In switch input, after the level data of the acquired input port is created, if the acquired rising mask data is other than 0, the rising data is created. In creating the level data, the state of the bit indicated by the acquired level mask data is read continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) at intervals of a predetermined period (for example, 5 μs) from the acquired input port, and 5 times. Are stored in the acquired level address as the current level data. The upper address (level upper address) of the level data is the RWM head upper address (0F0H). Further, the previous level data is stored as a bit that has not been matched even once in five readings.

In creating rise data, in order to create rise data of the bit indicated by the obtained rise mask data, the exclusive OR of the current and previous level data is calculated, and the result of the exclusive OR and the current level data Calculate logical product. Further, the logical product of the generated rising data and the acquired rising mask data is calculated, and the result of this logical product is stored in the area of the address added to the acquired address of the level address.
<Various random number update processing>

In the various random number update processing (S46), the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number are updated. In the update of the normal symbol variation pattern random number, the normal symbol variation pattern random number is incremented by 1 and set to 0 when exceeding the maximum value (232 in this case), the lower address of the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the normal symbol variation pattern random number maximum The RWM update process is executed with the value +1 (here, 223) as an argument. In updating the variation pattern random number, a predetermined value (3511 in this case) is subtracted from the value of the variation pattern random number in order to update the variation pattern random number. If the subtraction result is less than 0, the variation pattern random number maximum value + 1 (here, 50000) is added to the subtraction result. The calculated result is stored in a fluctuation pattern random number. The random number updated in this process is called a soft random number because it is updated during the processing of the program.
<Initial value update type random number update process>

  In the initial value update type random number update process (S47), the number of random numbers to be updated from the initial value update type random number update table in order to update the random number per normal symbol, the design random number per special symbol, and the soft random number per special symbol. The initial value update type random number is acquired, the initial value update type random number address and the initial value work address are updated.

  In the acquisition of the number of random numbers to be updated, the maximum random number value, the initial value update type random number address, and the initial value work address, the data address (0D30H) in the first column of the left column of the initial value update type random number update table ) Is the number of random numbers to be updated (number of random numbers), the maximum number of random numbers, the address of the initial value update type random number from the second column on the left column of the initial value update type random number update table, as many times as the number of random numbers, And the address of the initial value work is obtained sequentially and repeatedly.

In updating the initial value update type random number, the initial value update type random number is acquired from the acquired initial value update type random number address (lower order) and the address obtained from the address (upper order) of a predetermined RWM work area. Update the random number by one. When the maximum value is exceeded, the value is set to 0, and the 2-byte soft random number update process is executed with the address where the maximum value of the initial value update random number in the initial value update random number update table is described as an argument. As a result of execution, if the updated initial value update type random number value matches the contents of the acquired initial value work random number, the initial value of the initial value update type random number is updated two lines below the acquired initial value work address. The initial value random number indicated by the address (0D37H), the address three lines below (0D38H) is set as a new initial value, and stored in the acquired initial value update type random number address and the acquired initial value work address.
<Initial value random number update processing>

For the initial value random number update process, the same program module as the initial value random number update process executed in the control start process is used, but the update period of the random number related value is the period of the game progress interruption (here 4 ms). This is different from the case where it is executed during the control start process.
<Timer subtraction processing>

  In the timer subtraction process (S49), since the 2-byte timer is updated, as shown in FIG. 15, the head address “102FH” of the 2-byte timer update table is used as the base address (the RWM address referenced by the main CPU 501 in the process). Is set (S101). Here, FIG. 40 shows the above-described 2-byte timer update table, and the addresses of the 2-byte timer update table are “102FH to 1039H”. Further, the contents of the base address are loaded as the number of 2-byte timers (S102), and the RWM upper address (0F0H) is set as the 2-byte timer upper address (S103).

  Subsequently, the base address is incremented by 1 (S104), and the content of the base address is loaded as a 2-byte timer lower address (S105). Further, the content of the 2-byte timer address is decremented by 1, and if the subtraction result is negative, 0 is stored in the 2-byte timer address, and if the subtraction result is positive, the subtraction result is stored in the 2-byte timer address ( S106). Then, it is determined whether or not the result of decrementing the 2-byte timer number by 1 is 0 (S107). If it is not 0 (S107: YES), the process returns to S104. If the result of subtracting the number of 2-byte timers by -1 in S107 is 0 (S107: NO), the process ends.

  To explain this timer subtraction process more functionally, the data in the RWM storage area corresponding to the timer to be updated in the table (here, 2-byte timer update table) of the corresponding address (here, “102FH”) Is updated (decremented), and when the result of decrement becomes 0 or less, 0 is reset (S106). As shown in FIG. 40, the data structure of the above-described 2-byte timer update table includes the number of timer data to be updated (here, “0AH = 10” of “2-byte timer number”), specific timer data (here In this case, the RWM lower address of the special figure game timer, the normal symbol timer address, the special electric game timer,. In the timer subtraction process, the process is repeated for the number of timer data.

  The upper address of the RWM storage area of each timer is a fixed value (here, “F0H”. For example, in the case of a special figure game timer, the fixed value “F0H” and the lower address “1DH”) are combined. Thus, “F01DH” is the address of the RWM area in which the value of the special figure game timer to be updated is stored.

Here, for the numerical value of “total area” in the table, for example, in this 2-byte timer update table, “11” of “total area” stores the data count data and address data. This corresponds to the total number of 10 areas.
<Starting port 2 effective period setting process>

  The aforementioned start port 2 effective period setting process (S50) is a process for setting the effective period related to the start port 2 (here, the second start winning port 63). In the starting port 2 effective period setting process (S50), as shown in FIG. 16, in order to set the effective period of the second starting winning prize port 63, the starting port 2 effective period data (1) is set as determination data. (S111). Further, the value of the normal symbol status is loaded into a predetermined RWM area (S112), and it is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the status (3) during the operation of the normal electric accessory (S113).

  Here, the above-described normal symbol status means a state defined for management related to the normal symbol. As shown in the address “F011H” in FIG. 39, the normal symbol status includes a normal symbol change standby state, a normal symbol change state, a normal symbol stop symbol display state, and a normal electric accessory operating state. There are five statuses: a state and a state in which a normal electric accessory operation end demonstration is in progress. These statuses are assigned predetermined data (00H to 04H) for control.

  In addition, in FIG. 39 (a), the state (05H) in preparation for opening the ordinary electric accessory is described in parentheses, but this is a modification in accordance with this embodiment in preparation for opening the ordinary electric accessory. With respect to the state, an example in which a status for preparing an ordinary electric accessory opening preparation is separately provided is shown with reference to FIG. 39A according to the present embodiment. The state in which the ordinary electric accessory is being prepared for opening and the status in which the ordinary electric accessory is being prepared for opening will be described later. Further, in FIG. 39 (b), in response to the above-described modified example in which the ordinary electric accessory release preparing status (05H) is provided, the normal symbol branching processing table (0326H) indicates “ordinary electric accessory releasing preparation process”. Is addressed in parenthesis in the same manner with the aid of FIG.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 39 (b), the total area of the normal symbol branch processing table (0326H) is shown in two upper and lower stages, and the numerical value in the lower stage is written in parentheses as “(10)” in the above-described modification. This indicates the total number of areas. The reason why the total number of areas is increased from “8” to “(10)” by adding “ordinary electric appliance opening preparation processing address” is that each address is composed of 2 bytes. ing. In addition, in FIG. 39B, data of “ordinary electric utility object release preparation process address” according to the modification is indicated by “XXXXH” indicating that an arbitrary numerical value is expressed in hexadecimal.

  In the following, each normal symbol status is combined with the decimal notation of the assigned data, and the normal symbol variation waiting status (0), the normal symbol variation status (1), the normal symbol stop symbol display status ( 2) It may be expressed as a status (3) during operation of the ordinary electric accessory and a status (4) during demonstration of completion of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory. In the following description, the state in which the ordinary electric accessory is being prepared may be referred to as a state (5) in which the ordinary electric accessory is being prepared for convenience of explanation and illustration. In the case of explaining a modified example in which a status is provided, the status being prepared for opening may be referred to as a status “05H) in preparation for releasing an ordinary electric accessory.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16, when the loaded value does not coincide with the status (3) during operation of the ordinary electric accessory (S113: NO), the value of the start port 2 effective extension timer (RWM address F01BH) Is loaded, and it is determined whether or not the loaded value is other than 0 in order to confirm whether or not there is an extended effective period for treating the game ball remaining in the start port 2 as valid (S115). If the loaded value is not 0 in S115 (S115: NO), the start port 2 invalid period data (0) is set in the determination data (S116), and the determination data is set as the start port 2 effective period flag. (In the RWM area) (S117).

  Further, when the loaded value matches the status (3) during operation of the ordinary electric accessory in S113 (S113: YES), or when the loaded value is other than 0 in S115 (S115: YES), the process of storing the determination data in S117 in the start port 2 effective period flag is performed without performing the process in between. Subsequently, the determination data is stored in the normal electric accessory operating flag (S118), and the process is terminated.

  The start port 2 effective period setting process (S50) will be described more functionally. The start port 2 effective period setting process (S50) is an electric chew (a second start port related to the above-described ordinary electric accessory). This is a process related to the valid winning determination period of the start winning opening 63). The effective period of the electric chew is a period obtained by adding the remaining time of the extension timer to the period during which the ordinary electric accessory is in operation.

  In addition, the start port 2 effective period setting process (S50) is for turning off the test signal when the state of the gaming machine is in preparation for the operation of the normal electric accessory with respect to the output of the test signal (FIG. 37) described later. Does not include processing. This is because the start port 2 effective period setting process (S50) only sets the effective period. In addition, the control mode using the information during the preparation for the operation of the ordinary electric accessory will be described later (FIGS. 48A and 48B).

As the processing contents of the start port 2 effective period setting process (S50), the value set in the RWM as the flag related to the effective period (here, the start port 2 effective period flag) is first set to the effective value (here, the start port 2 effective). The period data (1)) is used, and this value is set in the register as determination (result) data (S111). When the effective period is set (S113: YES, S115: YES), the determination (result) data is set as it is in the RWM that stores the effective period flag (here, the start port 2 effective period flag) (S117). ). If the valid period is not satisfied (S115: NO), the determination (result) data held in the register is updated to invalid data (S116), and the determination data is set in the valid period flag storage area of the RWM (S116). S117). Further, by the process of storing the determination data in the normal electric instrument operating flag in S118, the normal electric operation in-progress signal (ordinary electric instrument) of the test signal is excluded except in a case where the normal electric instrument is being opened. Operating signal) is output.
<Big prize opening period setting process>

  In the above-described winning prize opening valid period setting process (S51), as shown in FIG. 17, the winning prize opening validity period data (1) is set as determination data (S121), and the winning prize opening validity extension timer (RWM address) is set. F047H) is loaded (S122). Furthermore, in order to check the remaining time of the extension timer that manages the extension period of the effective period, taking into account the remaining ball inside the big winning opening after the last unit game of the big hit, the loaded value is other than 0 (S123: NO), the value of the special electric game status is loaded into a predetermined RWM area (S124).

  Here, the above-mentioned special electric game status means a state defined for management related to the above-mentioned special electric accessory. As shown in “F045H” in FIG. 39, the special electric game status includes a waiting state, a state where a special prize opening is being prepared, a special electric accessory is operating, a state where the special prize opening is closed, a big hit There are nine statuses: a state in the end demo, a state in the small hit start demo, a state in which the small hit special electric power is in operation, a state in which the small hit is closed, and a state in the small hit end demo. These statuses are assigned predetermined data (00H to 08H) for control.

  In the following, each special electric game status is combined with a decimal notation of the assigned data, and a winning waiting status (0), a status indicating that a special prize opening is being opened (1), a status in which a special electric accessory is operating (2 ), Closing status of the big prize opening (3), status during the big hit end demo (4), status during the small hit start demo (5), status during the special operation of the small hit (6), status during the small hit closing (7), It may be described as status (8) during the small hit end demo.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the loaded value does not match the winning wait status (0) (S125). If they match (S125: NO), the winning prize invalid period data (0) is included in the determination data. Is set (S126). Further, the determination data is stored in the special winning opening validity period flag (S127), and the process is terminated.

  In S123, when the loaded value is other than 0 (S123: YES), or when the loaded value does not match the hit waiting status (0) (when the big hit is being made) (S125: (YES), without performing the process in between, the process proceeds to S127, and the determination data is stored in the special winning opening valid period flag.

  To explain this big winning opening effective period setting process more functionally, the big winning opening effective period setting process determines whether or not the big winning opening valid period flag (whether or not winning to the big winning opening is regarded as an effective winning). This is a process for setting a flag for determination. In addition, this prize winning port valid period setting process does not include a process for turning off the test signal in the case of a status indicating that the prize winning opening is being prepared (to be described later) with respect to the output of the test signal described later. The period is set.

  Further, as processing contents, first, valid data (1) is held (set) as a flag (S121). In this embodiment, this setting is performed for the register, and storage in the RWM area is not performed at this stage. Next, after S122, the value of the extension timer is confirmed (S123), and if it is not 0 (S123: YES), the register data (valid data) is stored in the RWM area for storing the valid period flag of the big prize opening. ) Is stored (stored) (S127).

Next, when the value of the extension timer is 0 in S123 (S123: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric game status is 0 (waiting for winning), in other words, whether or not it is a big hit. (S125). When the big hit is being made (S125: YES), the register data (valid data) is stored in the RWM area in which the valid period flag of the big prize opening is stored (S127). In S125, if the game is not a big hit (S125: NO), the register data is changed to invalid data (0) (S126), and then the RWM for storing the valid period flag of the big prize opening is stored. Store in the area (S127).
<Winning monitoring process>

  In the above-described winning monitoring process (S52), as shown in FIG. 18, the address of the winning monitoring table (FIG. 42) (here, “1102H” which is the first address) is set as the base address 1 (S131), and the inspection is performed. The contents of base address 1 are loaded as the number of times (S132). Further, the number of inspections is saved (S133), and the base address 1 is incremented by 1 (S134). Further, the contents of the base address 1 are loaded as the switch rising edge lower address (S135), and the base address 1 is incremented by 1 (S136).

  Subsequently, the contents of the switch rising edge address are loaded (S137), and the logical product of the loaded value and the contents of the base address 1 is calculated (S138). Further, the base address 1 is incremented by +1, the contents of the base address 1 are loaded as EVENT data, the base address 1 is incremented by 1, and the contents of the base address 1 are loaded as MODE data (S139). Also, the base address 1 is incremented by 1 (S140), and the content of the base address 1 is loaded as the RWM lower address 1 (S141).

  Further, the base address 1 is incremented by 1 (S142), and it is determined whether the logical product result is 0 (S143). If the logical product result is not 0 (S143: NO), the base address is determined. 1 is saved (S144). Further, the contents of the base address 1 are loaded as an address calculation value (S145), and it is determined whether or not the address calculation value matches the data without invalid period (00H) (S146). If the calculated address and the invalid periodless data (00H) do not match in S146 (S146: NO), byte data acquisition processing (S147) is executed.

  Then, the contents of the address indicated by the 1-byte data are loaded (S148), and it is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the invalid period data (00H) (S149). In S149, if the calculated address and the invalid period data (00H) match (S149: NO), MODE data is incremented by 1 (S150), and base address 2 is incremented by 1 (S151). Further, the contents of the base address 2 are loaded into the EVENT data (S152), the address of the abnormality sensor detection timer is set as the RWM address (S153), and signal output request processing (S154) is performed.

  In S146, the calculated address value and the invalid periodless data (00H) match (S146: YES), or in S149, the calculated address value and the invalid period data (00H) match. (S149: YES), without performing the process, the process proceeds to S155 shown in FIG. 19, and the RWM lower address 1 is set as the prize ball determination data. Further, it is determined whether or not the winning ball determination data is 0 (S156). If the winning ball determination data is not 0 (S156: NO), the content of the RWM address 1 is loaded as the winning ball number data. (S157).

  Then, the winning ball number data is incremented by 1 (S158), and it is determined whether or not the addition result is 0 (S159). If the addition result is not 0 (S159: NO), the addition result is set to RWM address 1. (S160). Further, command request setting processing (S161) is performed, base address 1 is restored (S162), and the number of inspections is restored (S163). If the winning ball determination data is 0 in S156 (S156: YES) or if the addition result is 0 in S159 (S159: YES), the above process is not performed. The command request setting process of S161 is performed.

  Subsequent to S163, it is determined whether or not the result of decrementing the number of inspections by -1 is other than 0 (S164). If the result of decrementing the number of inspections by -1 is 0 (S164: NO), the process is performed. If it is not 0 (S164: YES), the process proceeds to S133 (FIG. 18).

  If the result of the logical product is 0 in S143 shown in FIG. 18 (S143: YES), the process proceeds to S163 without performing the intervening process. Further, after the signal output request process (S154) shown in FIG. 18, the process proceeds to S161 (FIG. 19), and a command request setting process and subsequent processes (S162 and subsequent processes) are performed.

  This winning monitoring process will be described more functionally. In the winning monitoring process, various board switches that use the above-described winning monitoring table ("1102H to 1138H" in FIG. 42) to detect winnings on the game board. And determining that there is a valid winning and passing from the rising data generated using the detection state in the panel switch acquired in the input process (S45), storing the winning number or passing number for each switch, This is processing for setting command data for notifying the sub-main board 301 that a prize has been won.

  Here, the winning monitoring table (1102H˜) includes, for one winning switch signal, a lower address in which the rising edge (rising data) is stored, and data for determining that the data at the address is ON (determination) Value), second command data for sub-transmission (EVENT), first command data for sub-transmission (MODE), award ball number counter address of the corresponding switch (however, if the winning switch signal is a gate, the address of no-ball data) )), There is no invalid period data (however, the data of the validity judgment table only for the switch of the big prize opening and the electric Chu) is arranged for the type of switch.

  The above-described rising data is data stored when the output signal of any panel switch is switched from OFF to ON. In the winning monitoring table of FIG. 42, as a board switch, an out ball count switch, a gate 1 switch, a large winning opening 1 switch 2, a large winning opening 1 switch 1, a starting opening 2 switch, a starting opening 1 switch, a normal symbol operation. One mouth switch is mentioned.

  Among these, as the gate 1 switch, the left passage detection device 69a and the right passage detection device 69b shown in FIG. 3 can be applied as the normal symbol operating port 1 switch. In addition, for example, the right operation port 68b (see FIGS. 1 and 3) may not be a so-called gate type (passing type) but may be a type for collecting game balls. In addition, the above-described downstream winning prize detection device 78b and upstream winning prize detection device 78a can be applied to the aforementioned winning prize 1 switch 2 and winning prize 1 switch 1. Further, in order to provide a single switch with a plurality of functions, it is also conceivable that the value of the rising edge address and the switch bit data (determination value) are made common to different switches in the winning prize monitoring table (FIG. 42). For example, by making the rising edge of the normal symbol operating port 1 and the normal winning port 1 and the switch bit data the same data, the normal winning port has a function for starting the variation of the normal symbol related to the operation of the ordinary electric accessory. It becomes possible.

  Further, the start port 2 switch and the start port 1 switch in the winning monitoring table of FIG. 42 are the second start winning detection device 75 and the first start winning detection device 74 in FIG. 1 and FIG. Similarly, the out ball count switch in the winning monitoring table of FIG. 42 is not shown in FIG. 3, but detects a game ball that has entered the out port 58 as described above.

  Furthermore, the above-mentioned normal symbol operating port 1 switch is provided with two types associated with different effects, and the number of panel switches includes an out ball count switch, a gate 1 switch, a big winning port 1 switch 2, a large There are a total of 8 (8 types): 1 winning port 1 switch, 2 starting port switches, 1 starting port switch, and 1 normal symbol operating port switch (2). The rising data relating to the above-described various panel switches is 1-byte data represented by 8 bits assigned to each of the 8 switches.

  Then, the logical product of the above-described rising data and 8-bit data indicating the state of each board switch is calculated according to the order (from the top to the bottom) defined in the winning monitoring table (FIG. 42) (S138). Such). The 8-bit data indicating the state of each panel switch is 8-bit data in which the value of bits other than the bit corresponding to the corresponding switch is 0 and only the bit corresponding to the corresponding switch can be 1.

  In S139, when the winning is a valid winning (when a valid winning is detected), a command to be transmitted to the sub-main board 301 is read and set in the register (S139). Further, it is determined whether or not the result of the logical product operation is 0 (S143), and when the operation result is 0 (S143: YES), since no winning has occurred, In the process, the process of setting the command as a command transmission to the sub is not performed, and it is determined that there is no winning related to the corresponding switch data, and the process proceeds to the determination of the next switch as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 (S163). ). In the case of the process related to the last determination target switch, the process ends after the determination related to the number of inspections (S164).

  Further, when the result of the logical product operation is not 0 (S143: NO), it is determined whether or not it is a valid period winning (S146). Here, since the validity period is not determined for those for which the validity period or the like is not defined, such as the general prize for the general prize opening 72 described above, no invalid period data (00H) is used for the prize monitoring. It is stored in a table, and this invalid periodless data (00H) is used.

  On the other hand, with respect to the grand prize winning port 91, the electric chew (second start winning port 63), etc., the validity using the respective validity period determination tables (“1139H”, “113BH”, “113DH” in FIG. 43). The calculated address value for performing the period determining process is stored in the winning monitoring table (FIG. 42) (the calculated address value of the big winning opening 1 effective period determining table B in the bottom column in the number of examinations 3 to 5), The effective winning determination is performed using each of the effective period determination tables “the calculated address of the big winning opening 1 effective period determination table A”, “the calculated address of the starting opening 2 effective period determination table”).

  Here, in the valid period determination table such as a big prize opening, when there is an RWM lower address storing the valid period flag and the value of the corresponding RWM address is valid data (1), it is determined that the prize is valid. Is done. In addition, in the effective period determination table, invalid production data to be transmitted to the sub when invalid winning is set.

Further, the output of the outer end signal is set (S154), the command transmission to the sub (S161), the value of the counter storage area for payout is updated (S155 to S160), and the switch to be processed next is determined. (S164). It should be noted that the outer end signal related to the output setting of the outer end signal (S154) is a signal (security signal) when winning is detected during the invalid period (S149: NO). In the command transmission to the sub (S161), the command held in the register in S139 is set.
<Prize ball control processing>

The prize ball control process (S53) is for paying out a prize ball when a prize is received during a valid period such as the big prize winning port 91, the electric Chu (second starting prize winning hole 63), the general winning prize opening 72, and the like. This is a process for payout, which is performed separately from the prize monitoring in the above-described prize monitoring process (S52). In this prize ball control process (S53), in order to control the payout control board 103, monitoring of data reception from the payout control board 103, a command transmission request to the payout control board 103, and a command to the payout control board 103 are performed. Inspect the data received from the transmission and payout control board 103 in order. In monitoring data reception from the payout control board 103, data reception monitoring processing is executed. In a command transmission request to the payout control board 103, payout command request processing is executed. In command transmission to the payout control board 103 and reception data inspection from the payout control board 103, payout command control processing is executed.
<Normal symbol operation gate monitoring process>

In the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S54), the game ball is monitored for passing through the normal symbol operation gate (in this case, the operation ports 68a and 68b). Renew the number of symbol operation hold balls (ordinary symbol hold number). As a result of the update, when it is confirmed that the game ball has passed when the value of the number of normal symbol operation reserved balls is less than the maximum number of 4, the random number related to the normal symbol is stored.
<Normal symbol control processing>

  In the above normal symbol control process (S55), as shown in FIG. 20, the value of the normal symbol status is loaded (S171), and whether or not the loaded value matches the normal symbol variation waiting status (0)? Is determined (S172). If the loaded value matches the normal symbol change waiting status (0) (S172: YES), the process ends. If not (S172: NO), the normal symbol timer is set as a 2-byte data address. Is set (S173).

  Further, the address-2 of the normal symbol branch processing table (“0326H” in FIG. 39B) is set (S174), 2-byte data selection processing is performed (S175), and 2-byte data selection processing (S175) is selected. The process based on the status value related to the normal symbol is executed (S176). As processing (submodule) based on the value of the status related to the normal symbol, as will be described later, the normal symbol changing processing (FIG. 21), the normal symbol stop symbol display processing (FIG. 22), and the normal electric actor is in operation. There is a process (FIG. 23) and a normal electric utility operation end demonstration process (FIG. 24). In S174 to S176, the value obtained by doubling the value of the normal symbol status (for example, “1” if the normal symbol is changing) is added to the value set in S174 (if the normal symbol is changing, the value is “ 0326H ”), 2-byte data is acquired as selection data by acquiring 1-byte data of the address after the addition and the subsequent address (if normal symbol variation is in progress, 03H and 2EH in FIG. (Acquired as the address of the processing program of the migration destination)

  That is, the normal symbol control process (S55) is a process for managing from the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol to the end of the operation of the ordinary power (ordinary electric accessory). Further, in the normal symbol control process (S55), when the normal symbol status is not in the standby state (0) (S172: NO), the normal symbol control process (S173: FIG. 21 to FIG. 24) is shifted to the process according to the status. Here, the management of the fluctuation start not performed in the normal symbol control process (S55) is performed in the normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S56) described later.

  Further, the relationship between the normal symbol control process (S55) and other predetermined processes will be described. As for the normal symbol control process (S55), a control process related to a special symbol (here, a special symbol control process (S58) described later). Unlike the control), the variation control of the symbol and the control of the electric accessory are performed by the control module (ordinary symbol control process (S55)) and the lower-level control module (control after the sub control module) called by the control module. Are processed in a control module group including a module).

  On the other hand, in the control process related to the special symbol, the variation control of the symbol is performed by the special symbol control process (S58), and the control of the electric utility is performed by the control module in the same hierarchy as the special symbol control process (S58). Yes, it is performed by the special electric accessory control process (S59) which is not called in the special symbol control process (S58). These special symbol control processing (S58) and special electric accessory control processing (S59) will be described later.

The normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S54) described above is a control module that manages normal symbols in the same way as the normal symbol control process (S55). The normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S54) and the normal symbol control process (S55) have different uses.
<< Normal symbol variation processing >>

  Of the various processes (S176 in FIG. 20, FIGS. 21 to 24) that can be selected in the normal symbol control process described above, in the normal symbol changing process (FIG. 21), the lower address of the normal symbol display timer is set ( S181), display number switching processing is performed (S182). Further, a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S183), and it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (S184). In S184, if the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (S184: YES), the process is terminated. If it is not 0 (if it is 0) (S184: NO) Then, the value of the normal symbol combination number is loaded as the normal symbol combination data (S185).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the common symbol combination data matches the normal symbol “symbol 1” number data (0) (that is, whether or not the current variation display is “winning” or “out of”). If it does not match (S186: NO), the common symbol combination data is incremented by 1 as the data for displaying the “win” symbol (S187), and the common symbol combination data is set to the normal symbol display number. Store (S188). When the common symbol combination data matches the normal symbol “symbol 1” number data (0) in S186 (S186: YES), the process proceeds to S188 without performing S187. Furthermore, the address of the normal symbol stop symbol display state setting table (“10CBH” in FIG. 41) is set (S189), data storage processing is performed (S190), and the processing is terminated.

This normal symbol variation process will be described more functionally. The normal symbol variation process is performed during normal symbol variation until the variation time timer reaches 0 and when it becomes zero. The processing is performed. Then, in order to show the variable display, display switching processing such as blinking is performed (S182), whether or not the variable time has ended is determined by determining whether or not the timer (normal symbol timer) has become zero (S184), If the timer is not 0 (S184: YES), the process ends. When the timer reaches 0 (S184: NO), a stop symbol (win or miss) is set (S185 to S188), and “normal symbol stop symbol is displayed” is displayed in the RWM area of the normal symbol status. The value “02H” is set, and the fixed display time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol timer (S189, S190).
<< Normal symbol stop symbol display processing >>

  Of the various processes that can be selected in the normal symbol control process described above (S176 in FIG. 20, FIGS. 21 to 24), in the normal symbol stop symbol display process (FIG. 22), the value of the normal symbol determination flag is loaded. (S201), it is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the normal symbol data (55H) (S202). Further, if the loaded value does not match the normal symbol data (55H) (S202: NO), a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S203), and whether or not the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 is determined. A determination is made (S204).

  In S204, when the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (S204: YES), the process is finished, and when it is not 0 (when it is 0) (S204: NO), the symbol of the normal symbol is shifted. It is determined that the display time has elapsed, and the contents of the normal symbol determination flag are cleared to 0 (S205). Then, the normal symbol variation waiting status (0) is stored in the normal symbol status (S206), and the process is terminated.

  If the loaded value matches the normal symbol data (55H) in S202 (S202: YES), a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S207), and whether the normal symbol timer value is 0 or not. (S208). In S208, if the value of the normal symbol timer is not 0 (S208: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol timer is 3 or more (S209).

  In S209, when the value of the normal symbol timer is 3 or more (S209: YES), the process is finished, and when it is not 3 or more (S209: NO), the normal electric accessory is operated continuously. In addition, in order to distinguish the operation of each ordinary electric accessory from the test terminal, the contents of the ordinary electric accessory operating flag are cleared to 0 so that the normal electric accessory operating signal is temporarily output (S210). Finish the process.

  If the value of the normal symbol timer is 0 in S208 (S208: YES), it is determined that the fixed symbol display time has ended, and the content of the normal symbol determination flag is cleared to 0 (S211). . Further, the status (3) during operation of the ordinary electric accessory is stored in the ordinary symbol status (S212), and the contents of the ordinary electric accessory pointer are cleared to 0 (S213). Then, the probability variation function inspection process is performed (S214), the result obtained by doubling the common figure variation operation data as an offset is set (S215), and the value of the normal symbol combination number is added to the offset (S216).

  Subsequently, the offset is decremented by -1 (S217), and the offset is stored in the ordinary power operation content buffer (S218). Further, a normal electric operation data setting control process is performed (S219), the normal electric accessory 1 operating data (1) is stored in the normal electric accessory operating flag (S220), and the process ends.

  If the normal symbol stop symbol display process is described more functionally, the normal symbol stop symbol display process determines whether the stop symbol is a hit or a loss (S202). NO), the symbol fixed time elapse is managed (S204), and after the symbol fixed time has elapsed, the normal symbol status is updated to the normal symbol variation waiting status (0) (S205, S206).

  Further, in this normal symbol stop symbol display processing, when the remaining timer during the symbol stop display becomes 2 or less (S209: NO), the test signal normal power operation signal (ordinary electric utility component operation signal) ) Is set as output data (S210). This data set is performed by clearing 0 because the off data is 0. In the case of continuous operation of the ordinary electric accessory (when the ordinary electric accessory is newly activated during the extension of the effective period of the starting port (in this example, the second start winning port 63) related to the ordinary electric accessory). Since the in-operation signal on data (1) is set, the in-operation signal on data (1) is cleared by this data set.

  Further, when the timer during the stop display of the winning symbol becomes 0 (S202: YES, S208: YES), the status shifts to the normal operation status (S211 and the subsequent steps), and the RWM of the data related to fluctuations Data (a result determination result indicated by the normal symbol determination flag) is cleared (S211).

  Further, the status (3) during normal electric accessory operation is set in the normal symbol status (RWM area) (S212), and the operation pattern of the normal electric accessory is set (S219). The determination of whether or not it is in the (support) state is performed by a probability variation test (probability variation function test process in S214). In addition, although the data indicating that the normal electric accessory is in operation (in this case, the data indicating that the normal electric accessory 1 is in operation) is set to 1 indicating ON (S220), This is determination data (flag data) for turning on the “in-operation signal”.

In addition, the process of said S208-S220 is a process which concerns on generation | occurrence | production of the state (5) in preparation for opening of the above-mentioned normal electric accessory release. Then, even if the processing related to the occurrence of the state (5) in preparation for opening the ordinary electric accessory is designated as another module (another control module), a name such as processing in preparation for opening the ordinary electric accessory is assigned to the module. Good. More specifically, as described above, as a modified example, the status (05H) for preparing an ordinary electric accessory release is provided, and at the timing when the normal symbol timer becomes less than 3 in the normal symbol stop symbol display processing (S209: NO), “05H” may be stored in the normal symbol status, and the normal electric utility opening preparation process having the contents configured in S208 and S210 to S220 may be executed from the next interruption process.
<< Processing during operation of normal electric utility >>

  Of the various processes (S176 in FIG. 20, FIGS. 21 to 24) that can be selected in the above-described normal symbol control process, the normal electric accessory operating process (FIG. 23) is the normal electric accessory operating process. It is. Then, in the processing during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, as shown in FIG. 23, the maximum number of ordinary electric winnings (here, 9) is set as the maximum winning number data, and the ordinary electric accessory winning is set as the winning counter lower address. The lower address of the counter is set (S231).

  Further, the start port 2 switch bit data (00001000B) is set as the switch bit data, and the lower address of the panel switch rising edge is set as the switch rising edge lower address (S231). Then, after performing the winning counter updating process (S233), it is determined whether or not the winning number is equal to or greater than the maximum winning number (S234).

  If the number of winnings is not greater than or equal to the maximum number of winnings in S234 (S234: NO), a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S235). Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (S236). When the value of the normal symbol timer is not 0 (when it is 0) (S236: NO), A normal operation data setting control process for setting data related to the object is performed (S237).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether there is setting data (S238). If there is no setting data (S238: NO), the normal electric accessory operation end demonstration state setting table ("10D2H" in FIG. 41) is set. Is set (S239), and data storage processing (S240) is performed. Then, the contents of the ordinary electric accessory winning counter are cleared to 0 (S241), and the process is terminated. If the number of winnings is greater than or equal to the maximum number of winnings in S234 (S234: YES), the process proceeds to S239 without performing the process in between.

  In S236, when the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (S236: YES), or when there is setting data in S238 (S238: YES), the processing during normal electric accessory operation is finished. To return to the original process.

  The processing during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is more functionally explained. In the processing during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the process for determining the end condition relating to the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the operation relating to the ordinary electric accessory is performed. Performs processing for transition to the end demo state. The processing for determining the end condition related to the operation of the ordinary electric accessory includes determination of whether or not the number of winnings has reached a specified number (S234), whether the opening time has ended (timer = 0) It is determined whether or not (S236). If the value of the normal symbol timer is not 0 and the operation termination condition is not satisfied (S236: NO), the process is terminated.

  Further, the normal electric accessory operation end demo state setting table ("10D2H" in FIG. 41) is used to shift to the normal electric accessory operation end demo state (FIG. 24) (S239 to S241). At that time, set the off data of the electric chew solenoid (first item), set the time data to the end demo time timer (normal symbol timer) (second item), “normal electric actor operation to normal symbol status A four-item data set including a set of values indicating the “end status” (third item) and a set of extension periods (about 3000 ms) to the electric-chu effective period extension timer (fourth item) is performed.

  In other words, by executing the data storage process of S240 using the normal electric accessory operation end demonstration state setting table (10D2H) of S239, the data (fourth item) of the extension period (about 3000 ms) is executed. Data) is set. Note that the value of the extension period (approximately 3000 ms) is a value that can be counted by performing one count for 750 times for each 4 ms game progress interrupt process.

  Further, the RWM area for the above-mentioned extended period data (extended timer data) is composed of two areas, an upper data storage area and a lower data storage area. Then, 1-byte data is set in each area to create 2-byte data. From the maximum of about 1020 ms obtained by the product of the maximum value of 1 byte (255) and the period of game progress interrupt processing (about 4 ms) In this example, a value corresponding to 3000 ms is required to ensure a sufficient time as an extension period of the validity determination for the remaining ball of the ordinary electric accessory (second start winning opening 63) in this example. Is remembered.

  The data storage process (S240) described above is performed for the set destination address (data setting address) over the number of times corresponding to the number of set bytes (06H) in the table (ordinary electric accessory operation end demo state setting table (10D2H)). ) Is specified, and the process of storing the next data (setting data) in the table at the corresponding address is repeated. As shown in FIG. 41, address lower data is stored in the table, and the upper address is a fixed value (here, “F0H”).

Here, in order to set the data of the above four items, the table (ordinary electric accessory operation end demo state setting table (10D2H)) includes “ordinary electric accessory solenoid control address (lower order)”, “ There are six data (six types) such as "Normal symbol timer address + 0 (lower)" and "Normal symbol timer address + 1 (lower)". This is the normal symbol timer (second item). This is because the extension timer (fourth item) becomes data requiring 2 bytes (2 bytes data). In S241, the winning counter for determining the end condition is cleared.
<< Processing during normal electric utility operation end demonstration >>

Of the various types of processing (S176 in FIG. 20 and FIGS. 21 to 24) that can be selected in the normal symbol control processing described above, the normal electric utility operation end demonstration process (FIG. 24) performs a 2-byte data determination process. (S246), it is determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (S247). In S247, when the value of the normal symbol timer is other than 0 (when the demo time has not ended) (S247: YES), the process ends, and when it is not other than 0 (0, the demo time has ended). (S247: NO), the normal symbol variation waiting status (0) is stored in the normal symbol status (S248), and the process is terminated.
<Normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring process>

In the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S56 in FIG. 13), a value (01H in this case) indicating the normal symbol variation display status is set in the normal symbol status. In other words, in the normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring process (S56), although not shown, it is determined whether or not the normal figure is in a state where the fluctuation can be started. The random number according to the figure is used to determine the success or failure pattern and change the normal symbol status to “Fluctuating”. Here, examples of situations in which the normal map cannot be changed include a case in which the normal map is changing, a case in which a normal power operation is being performed, and a case in which a big hit is being made.
<Start-up port monitoring control processing>

In the starting port monitoring control process (S57), the game ball starting port 1 (first starting winning port 62) winning and starting port 2 (second starting winning port 63) winning are monitored. In this start port monitoring control process (S57), it is a process for managing the occurrence of the hold related to the special symbol, separately from the winning monitoring related to the payout of the prize ball. Processing related to transmission of a prefetch command is performed. Note that the monitoring of winnings related to the payout of prize balls is performed in the winning monitoring process (FIGS. 18 and 19) as described above.
<Special symbol control processing>

  In the special symbol control process (S58), as shown in FIG. 25, the special electric game status value is loaded (S251), and the loaded value is other than 0, that is, the special game (big hit, small hit) is being executed. It is determined whether or not (S252). In S252, when the loaded value is other than 0 (when the special game is being played) (S252: YES), the process is finished, and when it is not other than 0 (when it is 0 indicating that the special game is not being played). (S252: NO), the address of the special figure 1 game status is set (S253).

  Subsequently, the address (“1167H” in FIG. 43) of the special figure 1 control table is set (S254), and the special figure 2 game status value is loaded (S255). Further, it is determined whether or not the loaded value is 0, that is, whether or not the special figure 2 game is being executed (S256). If it is not 0 (when the game according to special figure 2 is being executed). (S256: NO), the address of the special figure 2 game status is set (S257). Then, the address of the special figure 2 control table ("1172H" in FIG. 43) is set (S258), the special symbol control general-purpose process is performed (S259), and the process ends. This special symbol control general-purpose process (S259) will be described later.

  The special figure 2 game status address and the special figure 2 control table address set in S257 and S258 are the same as the set contents in S253 and S254 (the special figure 1 game status address and the special figure 1 control table). This is done by overwriting the address. If the loaded value is 0 in S256 (when the game is not in the game shown in FIG. 2) (S256: YES), the special symbol to be processed this time is not shown in FIG. Therefore, the process proceeds to the special symbol control general-purpose process in S259.

  In the above-described special symbol control general-purpose processing (S259), as shown in FIG. 26, the content of RWM base address + RWM offset 0 (0) (value of RWM storage area for storing special figure 1 game status or special figure 2 game status) ) Is loaded (S271), and it is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the special symbol variation waiting status (0) (S272). If the loaded value matches the special symbol variation standby status (0) (S272: YES), it is determined that no game related to any special symbol is being executed, and the process is terminated. (S272: NO), the address of the special figure game timer is set as a 2-byte data address (S273).

  Furthermore, the address-2 of the special symbol branch processing table (“0314H” in FIG. 39B) is set (S274), and the 2-byte value from the address obtained by adding the double value of the special symbol status as the offset value and the following address is 2 bytes A 2-byte data selection process for acquiring data is performed (S275), and the process based on the status value related to the special symbol is executed by shifting to the process selected in the 2-byte data selection process (S275) (S276). As processing (submodule) based on the status value related to the special symbol, as will be described later, special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 27), special symbol variation processing (FIG. 28), special symbol stop symbol display processing ( FIG. 29).

That is, the special symbol control general-purpose process (S259) is performed when the special symbol 1 (2) game status is in the special symbol fluctuation waiting state for both the special 1 (special diagram 1) and the special 2 (special diagram 2). Finishes the process without performing the process such as the variable display or the stop symbol display. Further, when a game with any of the special symbols is being executed, the process proceeds to processing according to the value of the special symbol status (special game 1 game status or special game 2 game status). Whether to shift to special 1 or special 2 has already been determined in the special symbol control process (FIG. 25), which is a higher module.
<< Special symbol variation start processing >>

  Of the various types of processing (S276 in FIG. 26, FIGS. 27 to 29) that can be selected in the special symbol control general-purpose processing described above, in the special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 27), the address of the variation pattern selection state is set ( S281), the value of the special symbol determination flag is loaded as the hit determination data (S282). Further, it is determined whether or not the hit determination data matches the special symbol big hit data (55H) (S283). If the hit determination data does not match (if out of place) (S283: YES), the contents of the variation pattern selection state are displayed. Load (S300).

  Subsequently, the loaded value is multiplied by 5 (S301), and the addition result of the content of RWM base address + RWM offset 5 (5) is set (S302). Further, the contents of the data base address + table offset 9 (9) are loaded as the table data address (S303), and byte data acquisition processing is performed (S304). Also, the addition result of the base address and 1-byte data is set as the lottery table address (S305), and the value of the variation pattern determination area is loaded as random number data (S306).

  Further, a lottery table acquisition process (S307), a selection number acquisition process (S308), a variable addition time information determination process (S309), and a variable time determination process (S310) are performed in this order. Further, the contents of data base address + table offset 5 (5) are loaded as table data addresses (S311), and data storage processing is performed (S312). Then, the contents of the fluctuation pattern determination area are cleared to 0 (S313), the contents of the fluctuation pattern 2 determination area are cleared to 0 (S314), and the process ends.

  If the hit determination data matches the special symbol big hit data (55H) in S283 (S283: NO), the contents of the variation pattern selection state are loaded (S284). Further, the loaded value is multiplied by the number of winning symbol offsets (7) (S285), and the multiplication result is set as an offset addition value (S285).

  Subsequently, the address of the symbol offset table 1 is set (S287), the value of the group determination number is loaded (S288), and byte data acquisition processing is performed (S289). Further, the addition result of 1-byte data and the offset addition value is set as an offset (S290), and the address of the hit variation control table is set (S291). Then, the process proceeds to S304, and byte data acquisition processing is performed.

  This special symbol variation start process will be described more functionally. In the special symbol variation start process, the variation pattern selection state is grasped. At this time, the address of the storage area is set in the register. The “variation pattern selection state” here can be determined based on data corresponding to, for example, during a limited frequency (while the above-described limited frequency pattern effect is being executed), a short time (on / off of a short time flag), or the like. Is. Further, the variation pattern table used for the lottery is selected (S307), and the variation time is determined. The variation time here is determined by lottery of variation pattern lottery and variation addition (variation addition time information) (S309, S310).

  Further, using the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) changing state setting table ("117DH" and "1184H" in FIG. 44), the initial value (here, 25 for LED switching time (for lighting / flashing switching)). ) Is stored, and the display data at the start of the change is stored in the RWM storage area for the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) display number, and the special figure changing status is displayed in the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) game status. Set a value to indicate. Here, more precisely, regarding the set of initial values relating to the LED switching time, the calculation of “25-1” is performed, and the data of the calculation result “24” is set.

Further, the display data at the start of the change is stored in the RWM storage area for the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) display number, and the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) game status is a value indicating "special symbol changing status" Set. Then, the data of the contents used for the variation pattern lottery is cleared (S313, S314).
<< Special symbol variation processing >>

  Of the various types of processing (S276 in FIG. 26, FIGS. 27 to 29) that can be selected in the special symbol control general-purpose processing described above, in the special symbol variation processing (FIG. 28), the data base address + table offset is used as the RWM lower address. The contents of 1 (1) (value stored in the address of the special symbol display timer) are loaded (S321), and display number switching processing is performed (S322). Further, a 2-byte data determination process (S323) is performed to determine whether or not the value of the special figure game timer is other than 0 (S324). In S324, if the value of the special symbol timer (special symbol display timer) is other than 0 (S324: YES), the process is terminated. If the value is not 0 (if 0), (S324: NO), the contents of RWM base address + RWM offset 1 (1) are loaded (S325).

  Subsequently, the loaded value is incremented by 1 (S326), and the addition result is stored in the RWM base address + RWM offset 4 (4) (S327). Further, the contents of the data base address + table offset 7 (7) are loaded as table addresses (S328), and command request data setting processing is performed (S329). Then, an address (“118BH” in FIG. 44) of the special figure stop symbol display state setting table is set (S330), and data storage processing is performed (S331). Further, the content of the RWM base address + RWM offset 0 (0) is incremented by 1 (S332), and the process ends.

  If this special symbol variation process is described more functionally, in the special symbol variation start process, in the upper part (S321 to 323), the variation ends by checking whether the data of the special symbol game timer is 0 or not. (S324) and blinking (lighting) pattern switching control (S322). Here, the above-mentioned special figure game timer is obtained at the time of the special symbol control process (FIG. 25).

Further, in the lower part of the special symbol changing process (S325 to S329 performed when the special game timer becomes 0), processing for command transmission indicating symbol stop is performed on the sub main board 301. Further, the special figure stop symbol display state setting table (data table common to special 1 and special 2 (common data table)) is called (S330), and the symbol fixed time is set in the special figure game timer. In addition, timer area clearing (setting of clear data) according to the special figure is performed. Then, the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) game status is incremented by "+1" (S332) to a value indicating "special figure stop symbol display status". In this example, the time set as the symbol fixed time is constant data (C8H, 00H) set in the first item and the second item of the special symbol stop symbol display state setting table. In addition, in order to provide a period for performing an effect separately in the game stop period, a value that varies depending on the game state and the stop symbol may be set. When the fixed time is used as a variable, the fixed time is determined in advance at the timing when the big hit is determined or at the end of the change before the specific game state (probability game state or short-time game state) becomes the final change. Must be set in a storage area for managing
<< Special symbol stop processing during symbol display >>

  Of the various types of processing (S276 in FIG. 26, FIGS. 27 to 29) that can be selected in the special symbol control general-purpose processing described above, the special symbol stop symbol display processing (FIG. 29) performs a 2-byte data determination process ( S341), it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game timer is other than 0, that is, whether or not the symbol fixing time has elapsed (S342). In S342, when the value of the special figure game timer is other than 0 (S342: YES), the process is finished, and when it is not 0 (when it is 0) (S342: NO), as hit determination data The value of the special symbol determination flag is loaded (S343).

  Subsequently, the content of the special symbol determination flag is cleared to 0 (S344), and it is determined whether or not the hit determination data matches the special symbol big hit data (55H) (S345). In this S345, when the hit determination data does not match the special symbol big hit data (55H) (in the case of losing) (S345: NO), the time reduction number subtraction process (S346), the winning easy state number subtraction process (S347), A variation pattern selection state update process (S348) and a game state command transmission process (S349) are sequentially performed.

  Further, the special symbol variation waiting status (0) is stored in the RWM base address + RWM offset 0 (0) ("00H" is stored in the special figure 1 game status or the special figure 2 game status) (S350), and is stored as MODE data. The result of ANDing the MODE (launch position) data (9CH) and 7FH is set, and the lower address of the distinction status flag is set as EVENT data (S351). Then, a command request setting process is performed (S352), and the process ends.

  When the hit determination data matches the special symbol big hit data (55H) (in the case of big hit) in S345 (S345: YES), the special symbol change waiting status (0) is set to RWM base address + RWM offset 0 (0 ) Store. Further, the content of data base address + table offset 0 (0) is loaded as hit flag data (S354), and hit flag data is stored in the hit flag (S355).

  Subsequently, the address of the external information output request control table (“142EH” in FIG. 45) is set (S356), and table acquisition processing by gaming state is performed (S357). Further, the value of the group determination number is loaded (S358), and byte data acquisition processing is performed (S359). Then, 1 byte data is stored in the hit information flag (S360), and the address of the probability variation counter is set as the RWM address (S361).

  Further, the number of clear bytes (10) is set (S362), and RWM clear processing is performed (S363). Further, the variation pattern selection state 0 data (0) is stored in the variation pattern selection state, and the effect selection state 0-0 data (0) is stored in the effect state (S364). Then, the contents of the variation pattern selection state count are cleared to 0 (S365), and a hit start demonstration setting process is performed (S366).

  Further, the contents of the probability variation times command buffer 1 and the contents of the probability variation times command buffer 2 are cleared to 0 (S367), and the contents of the easy winning times command buffer 1 and the easy winning times command buffer 2 are cleared to 0 (S368). ) Finish the process.

  If the special symbol stop symbol display process is described more functionally, in the special symbol stop symbol display process, it is determined whether or not the symbol fixed time has ended (S342) ( S345). Regarding this S345, the determination data is cleared after being stored in the register. In S345, when the time is off (S345: NO), the remaining short number of times is updated (S346), and the electric support number is updated (S347).

  Further, the change pattern selection state is updated (S348), and a command for causing the sub-main board 301 to grasp the game state (lottery probability, remaining short time, etc.) is transmitted (S349). Also, the value shown in the “special symbol variation waiting” status is set in the RWM area for storing the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) game status (S350), and “right-handed” “left-handed” according to the gaming state. A command for grasping the gaming state is transmitted to the sub (S352).

In the above S345, at the time of winning (S345: YES), a value indicating “special symbol variation waiting status” is set in the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) game status (S353), and a winning flag is set (S354). The winning type (1-byte data) is acquired according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit change and the big hit symbol type (group judgment number) (S359, etc.), and stored in the storage area for storing the hit information flag (S360). . Further, the probability variation counter is cleared and the electric support count is cleared, and the probability variation function and the electric chew support function are set to OFF during execution of the big hit game (S363), and the variation pattern selection state is set as shown in S365. Is cleared (set to 0), and the process proceeds to the hit start demonstration setting process (S366).
<< Hit start demo setting process >>

  In the above hit start demonstration setting process (S366 in FIG. 29), as shown in FIG. 30, the value of the big prize opening number buffer is loaded as the final round data (S381), and the contents of the big prize opening number buffer are stored. 0 is cleared (S382). Further, the final round data is stored in the maximum winning opening maximum number of times of winning (S383), the address of the special operation setting table (“1192H” in FIG. 44) is set (S384), and data storage processing is performed (S385).

  Subsequently, the value of the start demo time buffer 1 is loaded (S386), and the loaded value is stored in the special electric game timer (S387). Further, the clear data (0000H) is set (S388), and the clear data is stored in the start demonstration time buffer 1 (S389). Also, the result of logical product of MODE (start demo per symbol) data (81H) and 7FH is set as MODE data, and the lower address of the demo event buffer is set as EVENT data (S390).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 determination bit (BIT0) of the content of the hit flag is 1 (S391). If it is not 1 (S391: NO), MODE data is incremented by 1 (S392). Also, command request setting processing is performed (S393), the result of logical product of MODE (launch position) data (9CH) and 7FH is set in MODE data, and the lower address of the classification status flag is set in EVENT data (S394). ). Then, a command request setting process is performed (S395), and the process ends. If the special figure 1 determination bit (BIT0) of the hit flag content is 1 in S391 (S391: YES), the process proceeds to the command request setting process in S393 without performing S392.

  The winning start demonstration setting process (S366) will be described more functionally. In the winning start demonstration setting process, the number of occurrence of the big winning big winning opening (number of rounds) is set (S381 to S383). At this time, the previous data is deleted (S382).

  Furthermore, using the special electric operation setting table (“1192H” in FIG. 44), a value (here, 3) indicating “the status of closing the big prize opening” is stored in the special electric game status storage area of the RWM (S384). . In S384, an initial value “0” is set in the special winning opening opening counter (counter that manages the number of rounds), and “right-handed” designation data is set in the hit state flag (storage area). In this example, based on the special electric operation setting table, as the state of the big hit start demo period, the same big prize opening closing status is set for the special electric game status as during the unit game during the big hit (between rounds) However, for this, the operation signal of the special electric accessory (FIG. 46) is output when the special electric accessory is shifted to the status of being operated through the state where the special winning opening is being prepared. There is an object to prevent complication of processing due to provision of the status in addition to the closing of the special winning opening as the status before the setting is made and the state before preparation for opening the special winning opening is completed.

Furthermore, the big hit start demo time is set in the special electric game timer (S387), but this big hit start demo time can vary depending on the big hit symbol and the game state when the big hit. Then, a command for executing the big hit start demonstration is transmitted to the sub (S395).
<Special electric accessory control processing>

  In the special electric accessory control process (S59), as shown in FIG. 31, the special electric game status value is loaded from the RWM (S401), and it is determined whether or not the loaded value coincides with the winning wait status (0). (S402). Then, if the loaded value matches the winning waiting status (0) (if the jackpot is hit) (S402: YES), the process is finished. If the loaded value does not match (if the jackpot is hit) (S402: NO) ) The special electric game timer address is set as a 2-byte data address (S403).

Further, the address-2 of the special electric accessory branch processing table (“0996H” in FIG. 39B) is set (S404), and the double value of the special electric game status value is added to “0994H” as an offset value. Acquired by performing a 2-byte data selection process related to the data stored in the address and the subsequent address (S405), based on the status value related to the special electric accessory selected in the 2-byte data selection process (S405) The process is executed by shifting to the acquired address (S406). As processing (submodule) based on the value of the status relating to the special electric accessory, as will be described later, processing for preparing for opening a special prize opening (FIG. 32), processing during operation of the special electric accessory (FIG. 33), and winning a prize There are a mouth closing process (FIG. 34) and a hit end demonstration process (FIG. 36).
<< Processing in preparation for opening the grand prize opening >>

  Of the various types of processing (S406 in FIG. 31, FIGS. 32 to 34, and FIG. 36) that can be selected in the above-described special electric accessory control processing, in the big opening opening preparation process (FIG. 32), 2-byte data determination Processing is performed (S411), and it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric game timer is other than 0 (S412). In S412, if the value of the special electric game timer is other than 0 (S412: YES), the process is terminated. If it is not 0 (if 0) (S412: NO), The special electric accessory operating status (2) is stored in the special electric game status (S413).

  Subsequently, the content of the special electric accessory pointer is cleared to 0 (S414), and the content of the special electric accessory prize counter is cleared to 0 (S415). Further, the value of the special winning opening opening time flag is loaded (S416), and the address −1 of the special operation setting setting control table (“1267H” in FIG. 44) is set (S417). Then, byte data acquisition processing is performed (S418), and 1-byte data is added to the base address 1 (S419).

  Further, the value of the winning prize opening opening counter is loaded (S420), 1-byte comparison data acquisition processing (S421), and byte data acquisition processing (S422) are sequentially performed. Further, 1-byte data is stored in the special electricity operation content buffer (S423), and the base address 2 is incremented by 1 (S424). Then, the contents of the base address 2 are loaded (S425), and the loaded value is stored in the big prize closing time buffer (S426).

  Subsequently, the special electric accessory 1 type data (01H) is stored in the big prize opening flag (S427), and special electric operation data setting control processing is performed (S428). Further, the value of the hit flag is loaded (S429), and the loaded value is decremented by 1 (S430). Further, the result obtained by ANDing MODE (medium demo per symbol 1) data (85H) and 7FH is added to the subtraction result (S431), and the addition result is set as MODE data (S432). Then, the lower address of the special winning opening release counter is set as EVENT data (S433).

  Further, command request setting processing is performed (S434), the result of logical AND of MODE (launch position) data (9CH) and 7FH is set in MODE data, and the lower address of the classification status flag is set in EVENT data (S435). ). Further, command request setting processing is performed (S436), and the value of the big prize winning flag is loaded (S437). Then, the loaded value is stored in the special electric accessory operating flag (S438), and the process ends.

  The processing for preparing for opening of the big prize opening will be described more functionally. In the processing for preparing for opening of the big prize opening, the special electric game status is a value (in this case, 1) indicating “Preparation for opening of the big prize opening”. It is a process to move to the case. In this special winning opening opening preparation process, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the special electric game timer is 0 (S412). If it is not 0 (S412: YES), the process ends. Then, the process for preparing for opening the special winning opening is executed in two game progress interruption processes (within 8 msec).

  During the period when the special winning opening opening preparation process is being executed, the special electric accessory operating signal that informs the outside that the special electric accessory is operating from the test terminal is turned off (the special winning opening closing process). When off data is set at the time of transition from (FIG. 34), and on data is set at the time of setting to shift to the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 33), when the special electric accessory is continuously operated The number of operations of the special electric accessory can be accurately identified (a state in which the number of times of turning on matches the jackpot game to be executed). In addition, since the special electric accessory operating signal is output off only for a short period of time between two interrupts, the special winning opening 91 is valid (during the period when it is determined that there is a valid entry). In addition, the period during which it is determined that the special electric accessory is not operating is reduced to an unlimited extent, and the off period can be generally identified for different external devices. The falling and rising of the signal during the operation of the electric accessory may not be sufficiently identified). It should be noted that the period during which the process for preparing for opening a special prize opening is performed can be changed to 3 interrupts or more or 1 interrupt as necessary.

  If the value of the timer is 0 in S412 (S412: NO), a value (in this case, 2) indicating “special electric accessory operating status” is stored in the special electric game status storage area (S413). Further, the information related to the operation of the special electric (end condition such as the winning counter) is reset (S414, S415), and the process for setting the operation pattern of the special electric accessory (opening mode of the big winning opening) is performed (S416). ~ S428).

  The process for setting the operation pattern of the special electric accessory described above (S416 to S428) is a process for calling and setting the release pattern in the current round of the jackpot game being executed. And, as an operation pattern of the long opening of the special electric accessory, for example, a long opening of 28 seconds, a short opening of 0.7 seconds (opening that can enter about 1 ball), 0.7 seconds opening, 2 Each operation pattern can be exemplified by second closing, 25 seconds opening followed by a short opening followed by a long opening, and 0.7 seconds opening three times, and each opening between two short opening times 2 seconds closing. In addition, the operation | movement pattern quoted here and the open time and closing time of each operation pattern are illustrations, and it is possible to employ | adopt various opening patterns besides these.

Subsequently, a command indicating the number of the next round is transmitted to the sub (S434), and a command for designating right-handed is transmitted to the sub (S436). Further, the value of the special prize opening flag (RWM area) is also stored in the special electric accessory operating flag (S438). The information stored in the special electric accessory operating flag can be used to set the ON output of the special electric accessory operating signal in a test signal output process (FIG. 37) described later.
<< Treatment during operation of special electric utility >>

  Of the various types of processing (S406 in FIG. 31, FIGS. 32 to 34, and FIG. 36) that can be selected in the above-described special electric accessory control process, in the special electric accessory operating process (FIG. 33), the maximum winning number data Is set as the maximum number of winnings (10) of the special electric accessory 1 and the lower address of the special electric accessory winning counter is set as the lower address of the winning counter (S441). Further, the winning prize 1 switch 1 bit data (00000001B) is set as the switch bit data, and the lower address of the rising edge of the panel switch 2 is set as the switch rising edge lower address (S442).

  Subsequently, a winning counter update process is performed (S443), and it is determined whether or not the winning number is equal to or greater than the maximum winning number (S444). In S444, if the number of winnings is not equal to or greater than the maximum winning number (S444: NO), the special electric accessory 1 maximum winning number (10) is set in the maximum winning number data, and the special electric accessory is set in the winning counter lower address. The lower address of the winning counter is set (S445). In addition, the winning bit 1 switch 2 bit data (00000100B) is set in the switch bit data, and the lower address of the rising edge of the panel switch 2 is set in the switch rising edge lower address (S446). Here, the special winning opening 1 according to the present embodiment has two sensors upstream and downstream in the interior, and two switches may be detected by the same interrupt. The prize counter is updated by checking the presence or absence of detection separately for each sensor.

  Furthermore, a winning counter update process is performed (S447), and it is determined whether or not the winning number is equal to or greater than the maximum winning number (S448). If the number of winnings is not greater than or equal to the maximum number of winnings in S448 (S448: NO), a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S449). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric game timer is other than 0 (S450). If it is other than 0 (S450: YES), the process is finished. Also, in S450, if the value of the special electric game timer is not other than 0 (if it is 0) (S450: NO), the special electric operation data setting control process (opening and closing multiple times in one unit game) When performing, the setting regarding each opening and closing is performed (S451).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is setting data, that is, whether or not all the releases for one unit game have been completed (S452). If there is (S452: YES), the process is terminated. If there is no setting data in S452 (S452: NO), the winning prize 1 solenoid control address -1 is set as the base address (S453). Here, in S444 or S448, if the number of winnings is equal to or greater than the maximum number of winnings (S444: YES, S448: YES), the process is terminated.

  Further, the value of the special winning prize flag is loaded as flag data (S455), and the solenoid non-operation setting value (00H) is stored in the base address + flag data (S455). Also, the value of the special winning opening closing time buffer is loaded (S456), and the loaded value is stored in the special electric game timer (S457). Then, the status (3) during closing of the special prize opening is stored in the special electric game status (S458), and the content of the special electric winning prize winning counter is cleared to 0 (S459).

  Subsequently, the contents of the winning prize closing time buffer are cleared to 0 (S460), the result of ANDing MODE (big winning prize closing effect) data (BEH) and 7FH is set as MODE data, and the winning prize is set as EVENT data. The lower address of the mouth opening counter is set (S461). Then, a command request setting process is performed (S462), and the process ends.

  More specifically, the process during the operation of the special electric agent is described in terms of a value (2 in this case) in which the special electric game operation is performed when the special electric game status indicates “the special electric object in operation”. This is a process that shifts to a certain case, that is, a process that is in progress of a so-called round (unit game). In this special electric agent operating process, as shown in FIG. 33, the round end condition is determined in the process on the left side in the figure.

  That is, the winning prize counter is monitored and the winning counter is updated to determine whether or not the maximum winning number is reached (S441 to S447). As shown in FIG. 33, the determination of whether or not the maximum number of winnings has been reached is repeated twice (S444, S448). As described above, two switches (sensors) for one big winning opening. This is because there is provided. In this way, by providing sensors at two locations for one big winning opening and performing winning detection in parallel by both sensors, winning balls can be detected earlier. Then, it is determined whether or not the opening time has expired (operation termination condition whether or not the value of the special electric game timer is 0) (S450).

Further, after the above-described operation end condition is satisfied (S452: NO), a setting for turning off the special electric accessory solenoid is executed. In other words, the closing time (between rounds and after the last round) is set in the special electric game timer (S457), and "the special prize closing status (03H)" is stored in the special electric game status (S458). Further, the winning counter is cleared (S459) and the closing time buffer is cleared (S450). Here, the above-described closing time buffer is an area that stores a value to be set next as the closing time. Then, processing for transmitting a round end command to the sub is performed (S462).
<< Processing during closing of the big prize opening >>

  Of the various types of processing (S406 in FIG. 31, FIGS. 32 to 34, and FIG. 36) that can be selected in the above-described special electric accessory control process, in the big winning opening closing process (FIG. 34), the big winning opening is fully opened. The address of the number of times is set (S471), and the contents of the maximum number of times of winning the prize winning opening are loaded as the specified number of times (S472). Further, the address of the special winning opening release counter is set (S473), and the content of the special winning opening release counter is loaded as the special winning opening release count data (S474). In addition, it is determined whether or not the data for the number of times of winning a prize opening is less than the specified number of times that is the end determination value of the continuous operation of the special electric accessory in this big hit game (S475). If this is the case (S475: NO), a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S476).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric game timer is other than 0 (S477), and when it is other than 0 (S477: YES), the process ends. In S477, if the value of the special electric game timer is not 0 (if it is 0) (S477: NO), a hit end demonstration setting process is performed (S478). Then, the big winning opening effective extension time (1250≈5000 ms) +1 is set as the timer data (S479), the timer data is stored in the big winning opening effective extension timer (S480), and the process ends.

  In S475, if the winning prize opening number data is less than the prescribed number (S475: YES), a 2-byte data determination process is performed (S481), and whether or not the special electric game timer value is 3 or more. A determination is made (S482). In S482, when the value of the special electric game timer is 3 or more (S482: YES), the process is finished, and when it is not 3 or more (S482: NO), the content of the big prize opening release counter is incremented by 1 ( S483). Further, the status (1) in preparation for opening the big prize opening is stored in the special electric game status (S484), the content of the special electric-worker operating flag is cleared to 0 (S485), and the process ends.

  The process for closing the special prize opening will be described more functionally. In the special prize opening closing process, it is confirmed whether or not the special electric game status after the final round is in the state of “closing the special prize opening” (S475). ) During the final round (S475: NO), it is determined whether the value of the special electric game timer has become 0 (whether the closing time has elapsed) (S477). Then, at the elapse of time (S477: NO), a hit end demonstration is set (S478). The hit end demo setting process for setting the hit end demo will be described later (FIG. 35).

  Further, the data of the big prize opening extension timer (1250≈5000 ms) is set in the storage area of the effective extension time of the RWM (S479). That is, between rounds other than the final round (S475: YES, S477: NO), processing is performed in the case where the special electric game status is "status of closing big prize opening" (S480).

Further, in S475, when the winning prize opening number data is less than the specified number (S475: YES) and the special electric game timer is 3 or more (S482: YES), the process is ended. Furthermore, if the special electric game timer is 2 or less in S482 (S482: NO), the special winning opening release counter is incremented (+1) (S483), and the number of execution rounds is updated. In addition, “special electric game opening flag” which is data used for setting the test signal output to turn off the test signal is set in the special electric game status (S484). 0 is cleared (S485). Here, it is assumed that S482 determines that “special electric game timer ≠ 0?”, And when the special electric game timer becomes 0, the state shifts to the status indicating that the special prize opening is being prepared, and “2” is set in the special electric game timer. It is good also as a structure to set.
<<Don't finish demo setting process >>

  In the winning end demonstration setting process (S478 in FIG. 34) executed in the above-described winning prize closing process, as shown in FIG. 35, first, MODE (end demo per symbol 1) data (89H) and The result of the logical product of 7FH is set, and the lower address of the end demo event buffer 1 is set as EVENT data (S491). Further, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 determination bit (BIT0) of the content of the winning flag is 1, that is, whether or not the current winning game is due to the special symbol stop of the special figure 2 (S492). If the hit game according to FIG. 1 is not executed (S492: NO), the MODE data is incremented by one (S493) in order to notify the sub-main board that the hit game shown in FIG.

  Then, EVENT data is incremented by 1 (S494), and the value of the demo event buffer is loaded (S495). If the special figure 1 determination bit (BIT0) of the content of the hit flag is 1 in S492 (S492: YES), the process proceeds to S495 without performing the process in between.

  Subsequently, the loaded value is stored in the EVENT data (S496), and the contents of the demo event buffer are cleared to 0 (S497). Further, command request setting processing is performed (S498), and the value of the end demo time buffer 1 is loaded (S499). The loaded value is stored in the special electric game timer (S500), and clear data (0000H) is set (S501). The clear data is stored in the end demo time buffer 1 (S502), the hit end demo status (4) is stored in the special electric game status (S503), and the process ends.

To explain the hit end demo setting process more functionally, the hit end demo setting process sends a command for executing the big hit end demo after the big hit according to the winning symbol (and game state) to the sub. Processing (S491 to S498), setting processing for the special electric game timer of the hit end demo time (S500), and update processing of the special electric game status to the hit end demo status.
<< Processing during a winning end demonstration >>

  Of the various processes (S406 in FIG. 31, FIGS. 32 to 34, and 36) that can be selected in the above-described special electric accessory control process, the two-byte data determination process is performed in the hit completion demonstration process (FIG. 36). (S511), it is determined whether or not the value of the special electric game timer is other than 0 (S512). In S512, when the value of the special electric game timer is other than 0 (S512: YES), the process is finished. When the value is not 0 (when it is 0) (S512: NO), the value of the hit flag is set. Load (S513).

  Further, it is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the special figure 1 big hit data (01H) (S514). If not (S514: NO), the loaded value becomes the special figure 2 big hit data (02H). ) Is determined (S515). If the loaded value matches the special figure 2 big hit data (02H) at S515 (S515: NO), the variable time shortening function setting process (S516) and the winning easy state setting process (S517) are sequentially performed. If the loaded value matches the special figure 1 big hit data (01H) at S514 (S514: YES), the determination at S515 is not performed, and the processing after S516 is performed. Note that, in S515, a small hit corresponds to a case where it is not a big hit of Special Figure 2.

  Subsequently, the value of the probability variation determination flag is loaded (S518), and the content of the probability variation determination flag is cleared to 0 (S519). Further, the loaded value is stored in the special symbol mode flag (S520), and it is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the probability variation function operation data (01H) (S521). If the loaded value does not match the probability variation function operation data (01H) in S521 (S521: NO), the probability variation function operation frequency data (10000B) is set (S522), and the probability variation function operation frequency data. Is stored in the probability variation counter (S523).

  Further, a selection state pattern setting process is performed (S524), and the contents of the group determination number are cleared to 0 (S525). If the loaded value matches the special figure 2 big hit data (02H) in S515 (S515: YES), or if the loaded value matches the probability variation function operation data (01H) (S515) (S521: YES), the process is not performed, and the process proceeds to S524.

  Subsequently, the contents of the special winning opening opening time flag are cleared to 0 (S526), the contents of the winning flag are cleared to 0 (S527), and the contents of the special operation content buffer are cleared to 0 (S528). Further, the contents of the special winning prize flag are cleared to 0 (S529), the address of the variation waiting state setting table (“12AEH” in FIG. 45) at the time of winning is set (S530), and data storage processing is performed (S531).

  In addition, the contents of the special winning opening opening counter and the contents of the maximum winning opening maximum number of times are cleared to 0 (S532), the content of the winning information flag is cleared to 0 (S533), and the contents of the special electric accessory operating flag are set to 0. Clear (S534). Further, the address of the end demonstration effect end command setting table (“1092H” in FIG. 40) is set (S535), command request data setting processing is performed (S536), and the processing is ended.

  The process during the hit end demonstration will be described more functionally. The process during the hit end demo is a process that shifts when the special electric game status is “status during hit end demo”. However, since the transition is made also by the end demonstration at the time of a small hit, there is a case where the value of the hit flag is other than the special one or special big hit.

  Then, in the process during the hit end demo, it is determined whether or not the end demo time has elapsed based on whether or not the special electric game timer has reached 0 (S512). Or after a small hit (S514, S515). Further, in the case of a big hit, setting of time reduction / electric support, setting of presence / absence of operation of probability change, setting of data related to variation pattern selection state (setting of data related to transition to limited frequency effect pattern) is performed (S516 to S523). . Note that the selection state pattern setting process is executed even in the case of a small hit, and the tendency for determining the variation time can be changed not only based on the big hit but also based on the occurrence of the small hit.

Further, various data of the RWM used for the big hit game execution is cleared (S525 to S529), and in the data storage process (S531) based on the winning end variation waiting state setting table ("12AEH" in FIG. 45), the special electric game status Is set to “Waiting status (00H)”. Further, a command to be transmitted to the sub main board 301 at the end of the hit end demonstration is set (S536).
<Special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control processing>

  In the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S60), the fluctuation start of special symbol 1 (first special symbol) and special symbol 2 (second special symbol) is monitored. In both of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2, the address of the special figure game status (the special figure 1 game status or the special figure 2 game status) and the special figure fluctuation start monitoring table (the special figure 1 fluctuation start shown in the lower part of FIG. 44) The special symbol fluctuation start monitoring process is executed with the address ("12A6H" or "12AAH") of the monitoring table or special figure 2 fluctuation start monitoring table) as an argument.

  In this special symbol variation start monitoring control process, although not shown, it is determined whether or not the variation start condition of the special symbol is satisfied. The change pattern (variation time) is determined by the control module (sub-sub control module) used through the special symbol control general-purpose processing (FIG. 26) in the special symbol control processing (S58 of FIG. 13, FIG. 25) described above. ) Is performed in the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 27).

In the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring process (not shown), which is a sub-control module of the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process, a process of updating the special figure 1 (or special figure 2) game status to the fluctuation starting status. It is carried out. In the special symbol variation start monitoring process (not shown), a special symbol 1 (or special symbol 2) game status is incremented and changed to “special symbol variation start status”. Here, the above “special symbol variation start status” is a status for executing the “special symbol variation start processing” in the “special symbol control processing” of the next interrupt.
<Abnormality detection processing>

  In the abnormality detection process (S61 in FIG. 13), the monitoring of magnetism, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame / back set (here, set base 31) In order to perform monitoring or the like, an error judgment value is created based on inputs from various sensors. After that, the error state inspection, the storage of the error state, and the display request of the error state effect of the gaming machine to the effect control board (here, the sub main board 301) are sequentially performed. If it is determined in the error state inspection that there is no change in the error state, the storage of the error state and the display of the error state effect of the gaming machine on the effect control board are not performed.

In creating the error judgment value, in order to create the error judgment value, the magnetic detection signal inspection, the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal inspection, the radio wave detection signal inspection, and the open signal inspection are sequentially performed. However, the inspection data used for these inspections is a value obtained by logically ANDing the result of exclusive OR of the value of the received signal level and the value of the error flag with the communication abnormality mask data. In the error state inspection, the error flag comparison value is compared with the error flag value to check the error state, and if they match, it is determined that there is no change in the error state. The comparison value of the error flag is a value reflecting bit 0 of the communication line abnormality determination value in bit 0 of the error determination value created in creating the error determination value. In storing the error state, the error flag comparison value created in the error state inspection is stored in the error flag. In the display request of the error state effect of the gaming machine to the effect control board, the command request setting process is executed using the MODE (error A) data and the error flag comparison value created in the error state inspection as arguments.
<Incoming ball transit time abnormality detection processing>

  In the incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62), in order to detect the incoming ball passage time abnormality, the continuous on time of each switch (each winning detection device) level is monitored. If it is determined that there has been, the setting of an abnormal entry time, a command transmission request, and a security output request to be output to an external terminal are created in order. However, when it is determined that the continuous on time is not abnormal in the monitoring of the continuous on time at each switch level, a security output request to be output to the external terminal is not created.

In monitoring the continuous on-time of each switch level, the continuous on-time of each switch level is monitored. Therefore, the contents indicated by the address of the continuous switch table are used as the number of inspections, and the winning holes and operations on the game board are the number of inspections The switch bit data of the sensor provided in the mouth is sequentially acquired. The timer address corresponding to each acquired switch bit data is acquired, the switch-level on-time is measured, and when it is determined that the continuous on-time is abnormal, each switch can be identified to indicate which switch is abnormal on the production control board. The EVENT data stored at the address corresponding to the switch bit data is acquired. If it is determined that the continuous on-time is not abnormal, EVENT (error B0) data (00H) is set. In addition, when the value of the acquired EVENT data and the ball passing time abnormality flag (described later) is different, it is determined that there has been a change from the previous time. In setting the ball passing time abnormality, the EVENT data is stored in the ball passing time abnormality flag. In the command transmission request, the command request setting process is executed with MODE (error B) data (9EH) and EVENT data as arguments. In creating the security output request to be output to the external terminal, the signal output request process is executed with the address +1 of the abnormality sensor detection timer as an argument.
<Game state display processing>

In the game state display process (S63), the display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device is issued. In order to perform the display data creation of the number of times that the special electric accessory is operated continuously, the display data creation of the error state, the creation of the display data of the number of suspension balls of the normal symbol display device, and the operation suspension ball of the special symbol display device Create number display data. More specifically, the “display data creation” referred to here is a process of storing a table offset value for creating display data in each RWM work area in the LED output process (S65) described later. Represents. Then, in this gaming state display process (S63), a display number switching process for switching the lighting pattern after confirming the value of a predetermined timer is executed. More specifically, this display number switching process is executed as a sub-control module of the game state display process (S63). For example, an indicator lamp (main control display) managed by the main board 102 every 100 msec (25 interrupts). This is a process of switching display data for switching (flashing, etc.) the lighting pattern of each indicator lamp of the device 53.
<Handle state signal inspection process>

  In the handle state signal inspection process (S64), in order to monitor the touch state of the firing handle 20, the handle state is inspected, and if it is determined that the handle state has changed as a result of the inspection, the handle state monitoring timer is subtracted. , Handle state update, handle state monitoring timer setting, and handle state effect command transmission request. As a result of the inspection, if it is determined that there is no change in the handle state, a handle state monitoring timer is set. In the subtraction of the handle state monitoring timer, when it is determined that the handle timer is being subtracted, the subsequent processing relating to the handle state is not performed.

  In checking the handle state, in order to check the handle state, the value of the received signal level and the value of the handle state flag are checked. When the bit indicating the value of the received signal level is 0 and the value of the handle state flag is 00H, it is determined that there is no change in the handle state, and when the value of the handle state flag is 01H, it is determined that the handle state is changed. To do. Further, when the bit indicating the value of the received signal level is 1 and the value of the handle state flag is 00H, it is determined that there is a change in the handle state, and when the value of the handle state flag is 01H, it is determined that there is no change in the handle state. To do.

  In the subtraction of the handle state monitoring timer, the value of the handle state monitoring timer is decremented by 1 to subtract the handle state monitoring timer. If the result of subtraction is other than 0, it is determined that the timer is being subtracted. In updating the handle state, in order to update the handle state, a value corresponding to the value of the handle state flag is stored in the handle state flag. When the value of the handle state flag is 00H, the value stored in the handle state flag is 01H, and when the value of the handle state flag is 01H, the value stored in the handle state flag is 00H.

In setting the handle state monitoring timer, in order to set the handle state monitoring timer, the handle state monitoring time is stored in the handle state monitoring timer. In the command transmission request of the handle state effect, in order to make a command transmission request of the handle state effect, the result of ANDing MODE (handle state information) data and 7FH which is a predetermined value, and the lower address of the handle state flag The command request setting process is executed using as an argument.
<LED output processing>

  In the LED output process (S65), special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device operation hold ball number display, normal symbol display device operation hold ball number display, gaming state display, special electric drive In order to display the number of times an accessory is operated continuously, to display the operating state of the special electric accessory storage when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, to display a right-handed or left-handed display, and to display an error Display initialization and display data output are sequentially performed.

To summarize the contents of this LED output processing (S65), in the above-described display initialization, clear data is output to the segment output port in order to initialize the display. Further, in the display data output described above, in order to output the display data, after the digit corresponding to the data to be displayed is output, the LED segment data to be displayed is output.
<Launch control signal output processing>

  In the firing control signal output process (S66), in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, setting of the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 103 and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality and After obtaining the output data for prohibiting / permitting firing, a signal for prohibiting / permitting firing is output. In the acquisition of the prohibition / permission setting and the prohibition / permission of emission corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 103 and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality, a flag reflecting the bit setting request is created and the output data To get.

When creating a flag that reflects a bit setting request, if the error flag communication error bit or error flag disconnection short-circuit power supply error bit is on, the bit clear request is reflected in the flag, otherwise the bit set request It is reflected in the flag. In the acquisition of output data, a bit data setting process is executed with a flag reflecting a bit setting request, a buffer address such as a digit, and a firing permission signal bit data as arguments. As a result of execution, the acquired bit data is used as output data. In outputting the prohibition / permission signal, the acquired output data is output to an output port such as a digit in order to output a prohibition / permission signal.
<Test signal output processing>

  In the test signal output process (S67), a signal to be output to the test apparatus is created and output to the corresponding output port. That is, in the test signal output processing (S67), as shown in FIG. 37, the address (“10A6H” in FIG. 40) of the test signal data table 2 is set (S541), and output data creation processing is performed (S542). . Further, the output data is saved as the test signal 2 data (S543), and the address of the test signal data table 1 (“1099H” in FIG. 40) is set (S544). Further, output data creation processing is performed (S545), and the output data is saved as test signal 1 data (S546). Then, the address of the test signal data table 3 (“10B0H” in FIG. 41) is set (S547), and output data creation processing is performed (S548).

  Further, test terminal error output mask data (00011111B) is set as error determination data (S549), and error inspection processing is performed (S550). Further, the value of the normal symbol combination number is loaded as the test data 5 (S551), and it is determined whether or not there is no error detection as a result of the inspection in S550 (S552). If there is an error detected in S552 (S552: NO), the gaming machine error status signal bit (BIT5) of the test data 5 is set (S553), and the value of the status flag is 0. It is determined whether or not (S554).

  If an error is detected in S552 (S552: YES), the determination of the hit state flag in S554 is performed without performing the process in S553. Furthermore, when the value of the hit state flag is not 0 in S554 (S554: NO), the firing position designation signal 1 bit (BIT2) of the test data 5 is set (S555), and the test data 5 is used as the test signal. Output to the output port 5 (0ECH) (S556). If the value of the split state flag is 0 in S554 (S554: YES), the test data 5 is output in S556 without performing the process in S555.

  Subsequently, the test signal 1 data is restored (S557), and the test signal 1 data is output to the test signal output port 1 (0E8H) (S558). Further, the test signal 2 data is restored (S559), and the test signal 2 data is output to the test signal output port 2 (0E9H) (S560). Also, output data is set as the test signal 3 data (S561), and the test signal 3 data is output to the test signal output port 3 (0EAH) (S562). Then, the value of FIG. 1 is loaded as test signal 6 data (S563), and the test signal 6 data is output to the test signal output port 6 (0EDH). Also, the special signal number 2 is loaded as the test signal 7 data (S566), the test signal 7 data is output to the test signal output port 7 (0EEH) (S566), and the process is terminated.

  This test signal output process will be described more functionally. In the test signal output process, the test signal data tables 1, 2, and 3 (“1099H”, “10A6H” in FIG. 40, “10B0H” in FIG. 41) are used. This is a process of creating data to be output as a test signal and setting it as an output port. Then, an operating signal of the ordinary electric accessory (a signal indicating that the opening game of the ordinary electric accessory attached to the second start winning opening 63 is being executed) and an operating signal of the special electric accessory (large winning opening) The test signal data table relating to a signal indicating that a special game with the release of the game is being executed is the test signal data table 3 (addresses “10B0H” to “10BFH”).

  The test signal data table 3 has, as the table structure, the number of confirmation data (number of inspections) for generating output data (herein referred to as “data 1”) and the RWM address (in this case, data to be inspected). Lower order data (referred to herein as “data 2”. The upper data of the RWM address used in combination with this data 2 is a fixed value of “F0”), and the RWM address with data 2 as the lower data A determination value (referred to herein as “data 3”) for data stored in the data, and data (herein referred to as “data 4”) to be output as a test signal when the data 2 matches the data 3 described above. I have. Further, in the test signal data table 3, the above-described data 2 to 4 are repeatedly arranged by the number corresponding to the number of inspections.

In the test signal output process, the presence / absence of the output of each determination target data is confirmed by the number of inspections, and when the data 2 and the data 3 match, the output data being generated and the data 4 are ORed. Then, final output data is generated and set to the test signal output port.
<< Output data creation process >>

  In the output data creation process (S542, S545, S548) executed in the test signal output process (FIG. 37), as shown in FIG. 38, (0 = 00000000B) is set as output data (S571) The number of times is loaded (S572). Here, the test signal data table 3 (“10B0H” in FIG. 41) will be described as an example. However, in the case of the test signal data table 3, the base address is “10B0H” and the number of inspections is 5 (= 05H). .

  Further, although the specified address is incremented by 1 (S573), the specified address becomes the address (10B1H) of “ordinary symbol status address (lower order)”. Also, the content of the base address (“ordinary symbol status (lower)” = 11H) is loaded as the RWM lower address, the base address is +1, and the content of the base address (“ordinary symbol changing status” = 01H) as determination data. ) And the base address is incremented by one (S574).

  Further, in S574, the value “01H” of “normal symbol changing status” is called from the test signal data table 3 as a determination value, and the base address is incremented by one. Here, the base address is normally the position of the symbol 1 changing signal bit data (10B3H).

  Furthermore, the contents of the RWM address (here, the data stored in the lower address “11H” and the upper address F0H (fixed) of the normal symbol status loaded in S574, that is, the data stored in “F011H”) are loaded. (S575) It is determined whether or not the loaded value matches the determination data (576). Here, the normal symbol status stored in the RWM is compared with the determination value to determine whether or not they match. (S576). If they match (S576: NO), the table data at the current specified address (ordinary symbol 1 changing signal bit data “08H (= 00001000B)”) is logically ORed with the output data (S577). . Here, the output data is “00001000B” which is a calculation result of “00000000” + “00001000”.

  Subsequently, the number of inspections is decremented by -1 (S578). Here, "4" is obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of inspections "5". Further, it is determined whether or not the subtraction result is 0 (S579). If the subtraction result is not 0 (S579: YES), the process returns to S573. If the calculation result is 0 in S579 (S579: YES), the process ends. In the above example, since the subtraction result is 4, the process returns to S573, and the base address becomes “10B4H” (ordinary symbol status lower order) by the calculation of base address + 1 (S573).

  Such a process is repeated until the calculation result becomes 0 in S579. If the value loaded from the RWM storage area does not match the determination value stored in the table in S576 (S576: YES), the process proceeds to S578 without performing the process in S577.

  Furthermore, for the five determination targets shown in the test signal data table 3 (10B0H) of FIG. 41, the bit data of the table is used as output data for the data whose RWM storage area matches the determination value of the table. Output data is generated by ORing and adding (S577).

As shown in the test signal data table 3 (10B0H) of FIG. 41, the output bit data is 08H (= 00001000B) for the normal symbol 1 changing signal bit and 04H (= 00000100B) for the normal symbol 1 per normal symbol. ), Signal bit data per normal symbol is 04H (= 00000100B), signal bit data during operation of normal electric accessory 1 is 10H (= 00010000B), signal bit data during operation of special electric accessory 1 is 01H (= 00000001B) Become. Among these, the signal bit data per normal symbol (04H) and the signal bit data per normal symbol (04H) are the same, although they are in different gaming states, but have the same judgment value because they output the same signal. A value is output.
<Solenoid output processing>

In the solenoid output process (S68), the output data of the normal electric accessory solenoid and the large winning opening opening solenoid is output (open / close output). Output data is acquired and output data is output. When acquiring the output data of the normal electric accessory solenoid and the output data of the large opening opening solenoid, the solenoid operation flag and solenoid operation timer are acquired, the output data is acquired, and the solenoid operation timer is updated in order. Do. In the output data output, the logical output result of the obtained output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the output data of the special prize opening opening solenoid is output to the solenoid output port.
<Direction control command transmission processing>

  In the effect control command transmission process (S69), the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the effect control board is inspected, and when it is determined that there is a transmission request, the requested command data is acquired and the used command buffer is cleared. Then, MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, MODE data is output, MODE data is held, EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, and EVENT data is output sequentially. The transmission timing of the command data is defined by the effect data strobe, and a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) after the on time (here, 2 μs or more) of the effect data strobe signal is the effect data holding time.

  In the inspection of the command transmission request, the value of the command request writing position (area) is compared with the value of the command request reading position (area), and if the values do not match, it is determined that there is a command transmission request. To obtain the requested command data, add the calculated value of the address stored in the command request reading position and the logical product of the position correction bit data and the address of the command buffer. Is command data. After obtaining the calculated address value stored at the command request reading position, the command request reading position is incremented by 1 in order to update the contents of the command data reading position. In clearing the command buffer, the command buffer in which the acquired command data is stored is cleared to 0 in order to clear the command buffer.

In acquiring MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, the upper order of the acquired command data is set as MODE data. In outputting the MODE data, after the acquired MODE data is output to the effect command output port, a strobe output process is executed to output the effect data strobe. In holding the MODE data, a wait is performed for a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) in order to hold the MODE data. In the acquisition of EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, the acquired command data lower order is defined as EVENT data. In outputting EVENT data, after the acquired EVENT data is output to the same effect command output port as described above, strobe output processing is executed in order to output the effect data strobe.
<External information output processing>

  In the external information output process (S70), a signal to be output to the external output terminal of the external relay terminal board 46 is created, and the created signal is output. The configuration of the external information output port includes external information 1 to external information 6 and security, and the remaining one bit is unused. In creating external information 1, external information 3 to external information 6, output data creation processing (FIG. 38) is executed with the address of the external information data table (“10F2H” in FIG. 41) as an argument. If the value of the hit flag is special figure 1 small hit data, and if the probability variation function inspection process is executed and the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device is not activated as a result of the execution, the external information 3 bit is turned on. create.

In creating the external information 2, in order to create the external information 2, a predetermined bit of the start port information timer is inspected. As a result of the inspection, the external information is matched with ON / OFF of the predetermined bit of the start port information timer. Create 2 on / off. In creating security, error check processing is executed using external information error output mask data as an argument. If an error is detected as a result of execution, the security bit of output data is turned on. Otherwise, the output data security bit is turned off. In outputting the created signal, the created external information 1 to external information 6 and security are output to the external information output port.
<Other control processing modes on the main board>
<< Control Mode Related to Command Transmission Timing >>

In the present embodiment, the effect control command output from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 is temporarily stored in the command buffer in response to a command request before transmission. The command buffer is obtained by causing a plurality of buffers to function as a ring buffer. In the control processing for command transmission (in this case, the production control command transmission processing (S69)), the command buffer is executed once in the order stored in the command buffer. In the game progress interruption process, one command (a set of MODE data and EVENT data) is taken out from the command buffer and transmitted. It is also possible to adopt a method in which a command set with a high priority is transmitted first. In various control processes, when a command that needs to be transmitted is generated, it is possible to transmit the command as needed. When such a method is adopted, during one game progress interruption process, for example, an effect command is transmitted collectively in one control processing module such as an effect control command transmission process (S69). Instead, each time a command needs to be transmitted, command transmission is performed sequentially within each control processing module. For this reason, it is difficult for a situation in which command transmission is carried over to the next game progress interrupt process. For example, there is no delay in the command at the time of starting winning and the command transmission at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, and quick command processing is possible.
<< Power-off process >>

Next, a power-off process that is executed when a power-off occurs will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the power-off process, the data of all the used registers is saved in the RWM (S81), and the interrupt enable / disable state before the power-off is saved (S82). Further, it is determined whether or not the power-on normal information is stored in the RWM (S83). If not stored (S83: NO), the power-off abnormality information is stored in the RWM (S84). The process proceeds to the RWM access prohibition process (S88). On the other hand, if it is stored (S83: YES), the value of the stack pointer is stored in the stack pointer buffer (S85), the information about normal power interruption is stored in the RWM (S86), and the RWM checksum is calculated The checksum data is saved (S87). Then, access to the RWM is prohibited (S88), and the CPU 501 is waited for resetting while looping the control process.
<< Control mode related to variation pattern lottery >>

  Next, various aspects related to the variation pattern lottery will be described. Any one of the variation pattern determination modes described here may be selected and applied in one pachinko gaming machine 10 or may be used in combination as appropriate. And when using a some aspect together, it is possible to use an aspect properly, for example based on elements, such as a success / failure result.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the determination of the variation pattern uses the result of success / failure, the number of reserved balls, a special symbol (in some cases, a symbol group), and the variation pattern selection state as decision factors. The variation pattern corresponding to the combination of these determinants is selected. Then, with the determination of the variation pattern, the variation time associated with the variation pattern is determined. Regarding the determination of the variation pattern, the determined result is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301.

  Further, when determining the variation pattern and the variation time, it is possible to determine an additional variation time (determination of variation additional information). By setting a variable additional information command as a command at the start of special symbol variation, an effect such as a notice is added later during the variation time previously determined in relation to factors such as gaming state and winning symbol can do. When determining the total variation time in this manner, it is possible to create various variation patterns while reducing the number of variation patterns provided in advance as follows. By using the fluctuation additional information (fluctuation addition pattern), it is possible to connect the fluctuation addition information obtained by, for example, random number drawing to a relatively small number of basic fluctuation patterns and form a fluctuation pattern afterwards. . As a result, a new variation pattern can be formed by a combination of variation patterns, so that a variety of variation patterns (variation times) can be achieved without excessively providing the number of variation patterns provided in advance with respect to the number of types of effects. Can be created. Note that the random value related to the variation additional information can also be transmitted as a pre-reading effect command from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 when the start winning is generated. To further illustrate an example of using the variable additional information, as a combination of the production symbols 190, once the “66” that is a non-probable variation symbol is displayed, the result of whether or not to promote to “777” is displayed. After the effect (re-lottery effect) and the off symbol “787” are displayed, the effect of changing the middle symbol from “8” to “7” and displaying “777” (reverse effect, revival effect) is changed. It may be performed when additional information is set.

In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the number of reserved balls as an element, and the variation pattern table referred to may vary depending on the number of reserved balls. The variation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0-4. When the number of holds is large, it is easy to determine a short fluctuation time that does not form a reach, so that more new holds can be generated, while when the number of holds is small, reach etc. are formed It is possible to prevent the change from being stopped as easily as possible. When the result of the state success / failure determination is a big hit, it is conceivable to determine the variation time regardless of the number of holdings in order to enhance the process up to the big hit.
<< Control mode related to design designation >>

In this embodiment, the numerical range of the design random number is set to “0 to 999” (2 byte data). In the lottery of symbols, the symbol determination table to be used is determined based on the value of the upper byte of the code indicating the symbol random number, and then the symbol is determined from the determined symbol determination table based on the value of the lower byte of the symbol random number. Is also possible. In this way, the table determination can be configured by comparing 1-byte data, and the capacity of the memory and program can be reduced. A winning symbol (which may be a symbol group), which is a symbol lottery result, may be assigned to game information such as the number of rounds at the time of a big hit or the number of short times after a big hit. Furthermore, information (game state designation information) that conveys the game state to a command that conveys a symbol or the like from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 (for example, each command of the symbol 1 effect pattern and the symbol 2 effect pattern in this embodiment). ) Can also be added.
<Relationship between the operating status of the special prize opening and the operating signal>

  Next, the relationship between the operating state and the operating signal related to the special winning opening 91 (the above-described special electric accessory 1) will be described. First, the operation signal related to the special winning opening 91 (the special winning opening operating signal) is processed for output by the above-described test signal output processing (S67), and is output from the pachinko machine 10 as a test signal. This signal is output to the outside. This special winning opening operating signal indicates the on / off state of the special electric accessory 1 operating signal bit data. Hereinafter, the special winning opening operating signal is referred to as “special electric accessory 1 operating signal”.

  46 (a) to 46 (d) show a relationship between the special winning opening 91 and the special electric accessory 1 operating signal in the present embodiment by a time chart. 46 (a) to 46 (d), “Special Electric” shown at the top indicates changes in the progress status of the special game when a big hit or a small hit occurs in chronological order from the left. For example, in the “special electricity” chart in FIG. 46A, “waiting for winning” shown at the left end represents a situation before a big hit or a small hit occurs (waiting for winning). Furthermore, the “start demonstration” shown on the right side of “waiting for winning” represents a situation in which a big hit or a small hit occurs and the effect of the start demonstration related to the special game is executed.

  Also, “1R” shown on the right side of “Start Demo” indicates the first round that is the first unit game as a special game in the big hit game. Further, “1R” is followed by “2R” to “4R”. In FIGS. 46A and 46B, the illustration of “2R” to “4R” is omitted except for a part. .

  Further, in FIGS. 46B to 46D, “5R” indicates that the unit game of the fifth round is being performed, and “7R” indicates that the unit game of the seventh round has been performed. It represents that the situation is. In addition, “final R” represents a situation in which a unit game of the final round number among the total round numbers determined according to the type of jackpot is being played. In FIG. 46, the case of big hit is shown, but in the case of small hit, “1R” is treated as “final R”.

  Further, in FIG. 46D, “End Demo” shown on the right side of “Final R” represents a situation in which the effect of the end demo related to the special game is executed in accordance with the end of the big hit or the small hit. ing. FIG. 46 (d) shows that after the “end demo” situation, the “waiting for hit” state is entered again. It should be noted that the relationship between the time intervals (lateral lengths) in the time chart in the drawing is not accurate and is determined for convenience in order to facilitate illustration and explanation.

  Subsequently, the “special electric game status” shown in the next stage (second stage from the top) of FIGS. 46A to 46D is the special electric game status (special electric game status) corresponding to each situation of the “special electric” in the uppermost stage. ) Value. That is, when the status of the “special electricity” at the top is not a big hit situation, the value of the special electric game status described above is the above-described hit waiting status (0). Then, at the left end in FIG. 46 (a) and the right end portion in FIG. 46 (d), the status of waiting for waiting (0) is indicated as “waiting for winning (0)”.

  Furthermore, when a big hit occurs and “Special Electric” enters the “Start Demo” state, the value of the special electric game status is the status (3) during closing of the big prize opening. 46 (a) to 46 (d), the status of the status (3) during closing of the big prize opening is indicated as “closed (3)”. After the status of closing the big prize opening except “final R”, the value of the special electric game status is the status (1) in preparation for opening the big prize opening. In FIGS. 46A to 46D, “Preparing (1)” indicates that the status of the grand prize opening opening preparation status (1) is present. In the figure, for places where there is not enough space for character notation, the special electric game status value is indicated by a number in parentheses, for example, “Preparing (1)” is set to (1). Show.

  When “1R” is started for “special electric”, the special electric game status value is “2” during the operation of the special electric accessory, and in FIG. 46 (a), the special electric accessory is activated. The state of the middle status (2) is indicated as “in operation (2)”. Further, at the final stage of “1R”, the special electric game status becomes “closed (3)”, and then, immediately before the “2R” unit game, the special electric game status becomes “preparing for opening (1)”.

  This period of preparation for opening (1) is determined based on the number of game progress interruptions. In the present embodiment, the period of preparation for opening (1) is ended when it is determined that two game progress interruption processes are executed, as described above. For this reason, the period during the preparation for opening (1) is about 8 ms corresponding to two game progress interruption processes (here, 4 ms).

  As for the “2R” and subsequent items related to the big hit game, as shown in the “5R” in FIG. 46B and the “7R” in FIG. 46C, the special electric game status is in operation (2). After that, after closing (3) at the end of the round, it becomes preparations for opening (1). When the operation state of “Special Electric” is “Final R”, the special electric game status changes from operating (2) to closed (3) as shown in the figure, but in other rounds, (1) is not in preparation for opening. Here, in the case of “final R”, the reason for not shifting to the preparation for opening is that the processing is different depending on whether or not it is after “final R” in the process of closing the big prize opening shown in FIG. Due to

  Furthermore, when the operation state of “Special Electric” is “End Demo”, the special electric game status is “4” during the end demo as shown in FIG. Also, the special electric game status is “waiting for winning” (0) when the operating state of “special electric” shifts to “waiting for winning”.

  Subsequently, the “big prize opening” shown in the next stage (third stage from the top) in FIG. 46 associates the open / closed state of the above-described big prize opening 91 with the above-mentioned “special electricity” and “special electric game status”. Show. In the “big prize opening” chart, the open state of the big prize opening 91 is shown by the rising edge of the chart, and the closed state is shown by the falling edge of the chart.

  In the situation where the situation related to “Special Electric” is the final stage of the “Start Demo”, “Special Electric Game Status” changes from being prepared for opening (1) to operating (2), and the 1R game of jackpot game is started. When winning, the special winning opening 91 is opened. Further, when “Special Electric Game Status” changes to closing (3) at the end of the 1R, the status of “Large Winner” becomes “Closed” as shown by the falling edge of the chart.

  Then, at the end of the 1R, from when “Special Electric Game Status” changes to being closed (3) until a predetermined time (in this case, 3000 ms) elapses (specifically, the value of the Special Electric Game Timer is “ When “2” is reached, “Special Electric Game Status” changes to (1) in preparation for opening. Furthermore, when the period of preparation for opening (1) (about 8 ms) elapses, the “special electric game status” changes to operating (2), and the special winning opening 91 starts to open the 2R.

  Here, the period from when “Special Electric Game Status” changes to closing (3), to opening preparation (1), and until opening preparation (1) ends (the above-mentioned 3000 ms for the first round) Can be referred to as “a period during which the big prize opening is closed” or the like.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D, the special winning opening 91 may be continuously opened a plurality of times during one round. For example, in the case of “5R”, the “big prize opening” is being opened at the start timing of the 5R (the timing of preparation for opening the 4R (1) is completed), and the chart falls after opening for a predetermined period. As shown in FIG. Then, after closing for a predetermined period, the “big prize opening” is again open or closed.

  While the special winning opening 91 is opened a plurality of times (continuous operation), the “Special Electric Game Status” remains in operation (2). Then, at the timing when the final “opening” (here, the second opening at the 5R) is finished or a winning as an end condition occurs, “Special Electric Game Status” is closed (3).

  Also, in the example shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D, “Special Electric Game Status” is closed (3) in a specific round, and after opening preparation (1), the operation related to the next round ( The period until 2) (the above-mentioned closing period of the big prize opening) is not uniform but depends on the number of rounds.

  For example, during the transition from “1R” to “2R” shown in FIG. 46 (a), the closing period for the special prize opening is set to 3000 ms. For example, from “5R” to “6R” shown in FIG. 46 (b). As shown in the figure, the period during which the big prize opening is closed at the time of transition is 2500 ms. Furthermore, as shown in the drawing, the period during which the big prize opening is closed when shifting from “7R” to “8R” is 600 ms. In the present embodiment, the minimum value during the closing period of the big prize opening is 600 ms. This is because the game ball that entered the big prize opening during the operation of the special electric accessory (when the big prize opening 91 is opened) is used. In order not to be treated as an effective sphere for the next round, the theoretical value (depending on the structure of the big prize winning opening 91) until it is detected as an effective sphere for that round is set within a range that can be sufficiently accommodated.

  The processing performed by the CPU 501 of the main board 102 during the closing period of the special winning opening includes processing for determining whether or not there is a round (next round) following the current round. For this reason, the period during which the big prize opening is closed can be referred to as, for example, a “next round determination period” or an “inter-round big prize closing period”.

  In the example of FIG. 46 (d), in “Final R”, the period from when “Special Electric Game Status” is closed (3) to when it is in the final demonstration (4) is the same as in the other rounds. The CPU 501 of the main board 102 determines whether there is a next round (FIG. 34). In the example of FIG. 46D, the “period during which the big prize opening is closed” in the “final R” is 600 ms. With regard to this “final R”, the period during which “Special Electric Game Status” is in preparation for opening (1) is not included in the period during which the big prize opening is closed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the time for determining whether or not there is a next round is secured by providing a period during which the big prize opening is closed in “final R”, but FIG. ), Since the extension period (5000 ms) of the valid period is set when shifting from the status (3) during closing of the big prize opening to the status (4) during the jackpot end demonstration, this “final R” It is possible to omit the period during which the big prize opening is closed. Note that “Omitted” during the closing period of the special prize opening is set to “0” (or “1”) in the special electric game timer when shifting to the closing prize winning status (3) after “Last R”. This means that in the next interruption process after the status of closing the big prize opening is set, the process shifts to the status (4) during the jackpot end demonstration, and there is no processing at all.

  46 (a) to 46 (d), the next stage (the fourth stage from the top) is the “big prize opening validity period”. The validity period of the big prize opening 91 (for entering the big prize opening) The period during which prize balls are awarded to the player) is shown. The effective period of the special winning opening 91 is set by the above-mentioned special winning opening effective period setting process (S51) or the like. In the special winning opening effective period setting process (S51), the effective period is set when either (a) special electric game status ≠ 0 or (ii) special winning opening effective extension timer> 0 is satisfied. In FIGS. 46A to 46D, the period in which the chart of the “big prize opening validity period” is rising is the validity period of the big prize opening 91, and the period in which the chart falls is as follows. It is a non-valid period of the big prize winning opening 91 (it can also be referred to as an “invalid period”).

  In the example of FIG. 46, the effective period of the big prize opening 91 continues from the start of the “start demo” as shown in FIG. 46 (a) until the start of the “end demo” shown in FIG. 46 (d). doing. Further, in the example of FIG. 46 (d), at the time of “final R”, the status does not shift to the status of preparation (1), and “special electric game status” is in the closing demonstration (3) following the closing (3) ( 4).

  Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 46, the effective period of the special winning opening 91 continues until a predetermined period (5000 ms of the above-described special winning opening effective extension time) elapses after the “end demo” starts. The valid extension period of the special winning opening 91 may end during the “end demonstration”. In this case, the “waiting for winning” after the completion of the “end demonstration” is started and the validity of the special winning opening is started. The period may end.

  That is, the above-mentioned “end demo” is executed for a predetermined time according to the effect to be performed on the sub-main board 301 in accordance with factors such as the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state. The time during which the aforementioned “Special Electric Game Status” is in the end demonstration (4) corresponds to the time required for the “end demo”. The “end demo” time is not uniform, and there are a plurality of types. For example, there are a time of 5 seconds (5000 ms) or more and a time of less than 5 seconds, depending on the type of jackpot symbol.

  Then, two types of timers are used for managing the validity period of the special winning opening after the start of the “end demo”. The first of these is a timer (timer for special electric game status management) used for measuring the time of “end demo”. The second is a timer for managing the effective extension period (5000 ms in this case) related to the above-described special winning opening 91 (a special winning opening effective extension timer shown in S479 and S480 in FIG. 34).

  The RWM areas related to these timers are secured separately for different addresses on the RWM. Then, when the value of the above-mentioned special electric game status management timer becomes 0, for example, the “end demo” ends, and the “special electric game status” waits for winning (0). In addition, the timing of the special winning opening effective extension timer is started simultaneously with the special electric game status management timer.

  Further, when the special electric game status management timer becomes 0 and the period of the end demonstration (4) is over, the “special electric game status” is controlled to wait for hit (0). When the game state changes from “end demo” to “waiting for winning”, the main board 102 finishes the “end demo”, and the valid period setting condition (a) of the big prize opening valid period setting process ends. If the value of the 5000 ms grand prize opening valid extension timer is not 0, even if the “end demo” is over (even if “special electric game status” is waiting (0)), the big prize opening valid period setting In order to satisfy the effective period setting condition (A) in the processing, the effective period related to the entrance detection is set. Even if a winning (residual ball winning) is detected after the “end demo”, it is treated as a valid winning.

  Although not shown in the figure, if the timer value for special electric game status management is not 0 even after the lapse of 5000 ms by the special winning opening effective extension timer, the value of the special electric game status management timer is not shown. Until the value becomes 0, the main board 102 performs the control as the “end demo” state. In such a situation, since the “special electric game status” is not waiting (0), the big prize detection device 78 (78a, 78b) at the big prize opening 91 is effective in the big prize opening validity period setting process. It is effective to satisfy the period setting condition (a).

  That is, after the execution of “final R”, the big winning detection device 78 (78a, 78b) at the big winning opening 91 is valid after the effective extension period (5000 ms in this case) has passed. Is the period until the special extension game status is in progress (4), or the period until the effective extension period (5000 ms in this case) has passed, It is when “Special Electric Game Status” is waiting for winning (0).

  Subsequently, the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal” shown in the next stage (fifth stage from the top) in FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (d) is during operation of the special electric accessory related to the special winning opening 91. The state of the signal is shown. The period during which the chart of “special electric accessory 1 in operation signal” is rising is shown as a period for notifying an external device (such as a test device) that the special electric accessory is in operation. The period of falling indicates that the special electric accessory is not operating and is not operating.

  In the example of FIG. 46 (a), during the “start demonstration”, the period of preparation for opening (1) related to “special electric game status” ends, and “1R” is started at the timing when “1R” is started. The “in-operation signal” is set to rise. As for the period of the next round from “2R” to “final R” thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 46 (a) to (c), preparations for opening related to “Special Electric Game Status” are being made (1). At the timing when each round is started and each round is started, the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal” rises. Here, the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal” is based on the data stored in the special electric accessory operating flag in the process of S438 in the special prize opening opening preparation process shown in FIG. In this test signal output process, it is output as on-data.

  Here, the round immediately before the “final R” described above is, for example, when the final round is represented as NR (“N” is a natural number of 1 or more) that means the Nth round (N−1). ) R. In addition, for the round immediately before “1R” to “final R” ((N−1) R), when “Special Electric Game Status” is in preparation for opening (1), The “medium signal” falls. Further, in the situation other than “final R”, the setting for turning off the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal” is set in the special electric accessory operating flag in S485 in the big prize opening closing process of FIG. The contents clear process is applicable.

  That is, the state of the “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” is changed by the processing of the change timing of the “special electric game status”. The “special electric game 1 in-operation signal” indicates that the “special electric game status” is changed after the “special electric game status” is changed to the special electric agent operation status (2) for the first time during execution of the special game. It stands up when it is not in preparation for opening (1), and it falls when “Special Electric Game Status” is in preparation for opening (1). For this reason, by checking the status of the “Special Electric Appliance 1 Acting Signal” and the number of ON outputs, it is determined whether or not the status of the “Large Winner” is in a round and what unit game of the round is It is possible to determine whether it is being executed.

As for “final R”, as described above, “special electric game status” is not in preparation for opening (1), and “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” is displayed during the period of “final R”, and The rising state is maintained even after the “final R” is completed. However, when the “Special Electric Game Status” is in the end demonstration (4) and the period of the end demonstration (4) is over, the “Special Electric Charging Agent 1 Operation Signal” is turned off. Then, after the “final R”, the setting related to turning off the “special electric instrument 1 in-operation signal” is turned off (cleared to 0) in S534 of the process for ending the demonstration shown in FIG. ) Is based on.
<Effects of the invention related to the big prize opening>

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs the process related to the special winning opening, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal (see FIGS. 46 (a) to (d)) related to the special winning opening 91 is pachinko. The special electric accessory 1 operating signal output externally to the outside of the gaming machine 10 can be used when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is tested.

  Furthermore, the opening / closing management relating to the special winning a prize opening 91 is performed using the information on the special electric game status, and with the start of “1R”, the special electric game status information indicates the open state of the special winning prize outlet 91 at the time of the big hit. If the status (2) during the operation of the special electric accessory that designates is reached, the opening / closing operation control of the special prize opening is executed in accordance with the control of the special electric game status. On the other hand, the “big prize opening valid period” is effective when the special electric game status is not 0 (waiting for winning). The “big prize opening valid period” continues for the valid extension period even after the “final R” is finished and the “end demo” is finished. In this way, the validity determination period of the special winning opening is made during the execution of the special game and the extended period, so that the invalid period due to the clogging of the ball in the special winning opening is more than the case where the invalid period is provided for each round. It is possible to reduce the risk of a situation that is disadvantageous to the player, that is, the detection of the entrance switch.

  In addition, when the special electric game status information (2) for designating the open state of the big winning opening 91 at the time of a big hit becomes special (2) with the start of “1R”, the special electric game 1 is in operation. Keep the signal on. Then, during the period (8 ms, etc.) during which the special electric game status information is in the status (1) for preparing for winning a prize opening that designates the opening preparation status of the prize winning opening 91 at the time of a big hit, immediately before the end of each round. As long as the special electric accessory 1 is operating, the signal is turned off.

  Therefore, it is possible to maximize the period during which the special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal is on, depending on the length of the period in which the status (1) is in preparation for opening the special winning opening. Then, by extending the period during which the special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal is on as long as possible, when a prize is detected at the special winning opening 91, the special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal is Risk of being turned off, that is, in an external device such as a test device, it is misunderstood that a prize has been generated even if the special electric accessory is not operating, or the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening has been performed normally. It is possible to suppress misrecognition. And, by executing the special electric accessory 1 operation signal in the state immediately before the opening of the grand prize opening (the last timing between rounds), the risk of detecting the remaining game balls in the big prize opening is reduced, and the pachinko The test equipment externally connected to the gaming machine 10 can prevent the winning at the big winning opening 91 from being unexpectedly handled as having entered the ball during the invalid period.

  Here, FIGS. 47 (a) to (d) are special electric accessories when the special electric game status is not provided with the preparation (1) as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 46 (a) to (d). 1 Indicates an operating signal or the like. 47 (a) to (d), "Special Electric", "Special Electric Game Status", "Large Prize Exit", "Large Prize Exit Validity Period", and "Special Electric Appliance 1 Active Signal" 46 is substantially the same as that in FIGS. 46A to 46D, but during the operation (1) in the example in FIG. 47, the status (2) during operation of the special electric accessory in the embodiment shown in FIG. The closed state (2) corresponds to the status (3) during closing of the big prize opening in the embodiment shown in FIG.

  The example of FIG. 47 shows the situation from “1R” to “end demo” for “Special Electric”, and “Special Electric Game Status” in each round is in operation (1) and closed ( 2), in operation (1), closed (2), and so on. The “big prize opening” is “1R” in FIG. 47 (a), “7R” in FIG. 47 (c), and “R” in FIG. ) And closed (2). Further, the “big prize opening” is opened twice during the operation of “Special Electric Game Status” (1) and closed during the closing (2) in “5R” of FIG. 47B.

  Specifically, for “1R” in FIG. 47 (a), the period of operation (1) in “Special Electric Game Status” is 2800 ms as shown in the “Large Winner” and is closed (2) Is 3000 ms (= 2992 ms + 8 ms). Of these, the last 8 ms during closing (2) is provided as an opening preparation period. However, in the example of FIG. 47, “Special Electric Game Status” in preparation (1) as shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D is not provided for “Special Electric Game Status”. The "Special Electric Game Status" is not changed during the "Mouth" closing period.

  In addition, for “5R” in FIG. 47 (b), the opening / closing mode of the “big prize opening” during the period (2604 ms in this case) in which “Special Electric Game Status” is in operation (1) is an extremely short opening of 52 ms. There is a 2500 ms closure in between. Further, for “7R” in FIG. 47 (c) and “final R” in FIG. 47 (d), the period during which “Special Electric Game Status” is in operation (1) and “Large Winner” Here, the open / close period coincides with 52 ms.

  In the examples of FIGS. 47A to 47D, the “big prize opening valid period” is changed from “2” to “closed” (3) for “Special Electric Game Status” in any round. Later, the validity period ends after the extra prize opening extension period (here, 592 ms) has elapsed. As described above, the effective extension period (592 ms in this case) of the “big prize opening” that continues even after the period of operation (1) in “Special Electric Game Status” ends is, for example, “effective extension period during round” Can be referred to.

  And the effective extension period during this round is common to each round, and each round is performed using the grand prize winning port 91 which is one structure. This is because it is necessary to make the medium effective extension period common to all the rounds in order to obtain authorization for the pachinko gaming machine 10. In addition, the effective extension period during the round is determined based on the shortest period (3) in the closed period (in this example, between “7R” and “8R” (600 ms)). In order to temporarily turn off the operating signal of the special electric accessory between the rounds, the effective extension period during the round is set shorter by 8 ms from the time between the shortest rounds.

  Furthermore, in the jackpot game, the shortest opening of the “big prize opening” is 700 ms of the second opening of “5R” and the opening of “7R” and “final R”. Since the effective extension period during the round after the opening is 592 ms, the opening period of the “big prize opening” is relatively long, for example, 2800 ms of “1R”, or short as in other rounds. Even if it is set, the effective extension period during the round is 592 ms.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 47A to 47D, the “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” rises while the “big prize opening valid period” is in a valid state, It falls while the “award opening period” is not in a valid state. For this reason, the period during which the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal” is falling is longer than that of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (d). The period during which the game ball is detected as invalid and the external device such as the test apparatus being recognized as having been detected in the invalid period (the period during which the risk can be a risk) also increases.

  In addition, since the effective extension period during the round is uniform during the round, the period that can be the above-mentioned risk becomes longer as the period maintained during closing (3) is longer. In the example of “1R”, it is 2408 ms (2400 ms + 8 ms). In the example of “5R”, it is 1908 ms (1900 ms + 8 ms). The period that can be the risk described above is 2408 ms (2400 ms + 8 ms) in the example of “7R”, and 1908 ms (1900 ms + 8 ms) in the example of “final R”.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (d), a process for generating a “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” is performed without setting the value (1) in preparation for the “special electric game status”. In this case, when the falling period of the “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” becomes long and a winning to the big winning opening 91 is detected, the “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” is turned off. In such a situation, the risk of being erroneously recognized that the gaming machine is not operating normally increases by being detected by the sensor in the special winning opening.

  However, as shown in FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (d), a value of (1) being prepared is set in the “special electric game status”, and the “special electric role” is set based on the “special electric game status” in the preparation (1). By generating the “object 1 in-operation signal”, the falling period of the “special electric agent 1 in-operation signal” can be shortened as much as possible to a period of 2 interrupts (8 ms). The period during which the special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal is on can be extended as much as possible. When a prize is detected at the special winning opening 91, the special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal is turned off. Can reduce the risk. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the winning at the special winning opening 91 from being unexpectedly treated as invalid by the test equipment externally connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition to the operational effects of the invention according to the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the period in which the “special electric game status” is being prepared (1) corresponds to two periods of the game progress interruption process. That is, 8 (= 4 × 2) ms. For this reason, it is possible to easily manage the period during which the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal” is off by the game progress interruption process.

  Furthermore, since the period during which the “special electric agent 1 in-operation signal” is off is set for a plurality of cycles of the game progress interruption process, for example, when the off period is set to 4 ms that is a single cycle. Compared with this, it is possible to provide versatility for various test equipment and external equipment.

  In other words, it is conceivable that a test on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is performed by a plurality of engines or the like, but depending on the characteristics of the test equipment to be used, the detection performance during the period when the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is off ( It can be assumed that the resolution) exceeds 4 ms. In such a case, the test equipment cannot identify the change in the “special electric machine 1 in-operation signal”, and may not be able to detect a round change break in the jackpot game.

  However, as in this embodiment, the period during which the special electric accessory 1 operation signal is turned off is set to a plurality of cycles of the game progress interruption process, so that the period during which the signal is turned off is set as short as possible. However, the detection period can be set, and the range of test equipment that can be handled can be widened, so that versatility for the test equipment can be provided.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 46A to 46D, a period other than the period in which the “special electric game status” is in a waiting state (0) is set to “ Processing is performed as an effective period related to the “effective period”. For this reason, all other periods excluding the waiting for winning (0) can be set as the winning validity period of the grand prize winning opening 91, and the winning prize effective period of the big winning opening 91 is set as long as possible. You can manage winning prizes.

  And, it is possible to treat the entry to the big winning opening 91 at the time of the big hit as an effective entry without losing, and the player is disadvantageous based on the winning detection in the invalid period due to the clogging of the ball in the big winning opening. In addition, the test results of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are prevented from being adversely affected by the relationship between the timing of entering the grand prize winning opening 91 and the “special electric accessory 1 operating signal”. Is possible.

Further, in this way, the winning effect including the period immediately after the opening of the big winning opening 91 (immediately after closing) in the “final R” of the big hit (effective extension period of 5000 ms in the example of FIG. 46D) is valid. It becomes possible to be a period. Then, after the big hit final R is completed, it is possible to detect the game ball (residual ball). As a result, it is possible to secure a valid period related to the “big prize opening” without being influenced only by the period of the “end demo”, and even after the “last R” even if the “end demo” is an extremely short jackpot. It is possible to handle the detection of the entrance to the big prize winning opening 91 as an effective entry without losing.
<Countermeasures against fraud due to the extension of the term of validity of the prize winning opening>
<< First aspect related to fraud countermeasures >>

  Next, countermeasures against fraud associated with the extension of the valid period of the special prize opening as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D, the period in which the “big winning opening valid period” is in the valid state (the period in which the ball can be detected) is the “start demonstration” related to the big hit game. From the start of FIG. 46 (FIG. 46 (a)), it continues until the end of “end demo” after “final R” or further “waiting for hit” (FIG. 46 (d)). For this reason, it is possible to detect the game ball without omission as much as possible, but it is not impossible to think that the period during which fraud can be performed is expanded by such an increase in the detectable period.

  For this reason, it is desirable to take some fraud countermeasures, but various aspects can be considered as fraud countermeasures as described below. First, as a countermeasure against fraud, it is conceivable to detect fraud in the sub-main board 301 based on a command from the main board 102 and to take a fraud countermeasure on the sub-main board 301 side.

  For example, as a first mode of countermeasures against fraud by the sub-main board 301, a command (effective pitch command) relating to effective entry to the big prize opening is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. Further, the sub main board 301 performs a predetermined calculation on the basis of the reception of the received effective pitching command to determine the presence / absence of an abnormality, and performs notification according to the determination result.

  Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main board 102 sends a command (general winning notification command) for notifying the winning to the general winning opening 72 described above in addition to transmitting an effective winning ball command relating to the big winning opening 91. To the sub-main board 301. Further, in the sub main board 301, a predetermined threshold value relating to the number of prize balls paid out is set.

  Further, the CPU 521 of the sub main board 301 receives the number of winning balls to be paid out during the special game period generated based on the valid winning command related to the big winning opening 91 and the general winning notification command related to the general winning opening 72 ( The number of effective payouts) is calculated, and the calculation result is compared with the above-described threshold value. And when the relationship of the calculated | required number of payout> threshold value is satisfy | filled, it determines with it being abnormal and alert | reports that the abnormality generate | occur | produced. Here, for example, the above threshold value is set to a value (for example, 3000 or 3600) corresponding to the number exceeding the number of prize balls that can be normally acquired in one big hit game including “1R” to “final R”. Is possible. Here, it can be said that the above-mentioned threshold differs depending on the type of winning symbol (or the type of big hit or the total number of rounds).

In such a first mode, for example, the number of winning ball payouts for a 1-count winning to the big winning opening 91 is 15, the total winning number to the big winning opening 91 is x, and 1 to the general winning opening 72. The above threshold value can be expressed as 15x + 3y, where the number of prize balls to be paid out for each prize (one count prize) is 3, and the total number of prizes to the general prize opening 72 during the big hit game is y. It can be said that it is a thing. Also, the number of prize balls paid out per count at the big winning opening 91 (15 in the above example) and the number of prize balls paid out per count at the general prize opening 72 (3 in the above example) They can also be represented by symbols such as n1, n2, etc.
<< Second aspect of fraud countermeasures >>

  In addition to this, it is possible to consider a mode in which the effective pitching command related to the big winning opening 91 is used in another period during the big hit game. For example, as the second mode, it can be considered that the CPU 521 of the sub-main board 301 determines an abnormality using the effective entry command received during the big hit round.

More specifically, in the sub-main board 301, the effective winning entry 91 is valid for the period from the completion of opening related to a predetermined round to the closing state until the opening related to the next round is performed. The number of effective prize balls based on the command is calculated. Then, a predetermined threshold value relating to abnormality determination is determined, and abnormality determination and notification are performed when the relationship of the calculated number of payouts> threshold value is established. It can be said that the threshold in this case does not depend on the type of winning symbol (or the type of big hit or the total number of rounds). It is also possible to make such a determination only during a predetermined round (for example, when 2R is closed to when 3R is opened). Note that the timing designated as a specific round may be different depending on the symbol that triggered the special game.
<< Third aspect related to fraud countermeasures >>

  In the second aspect described above, whether or not there is an abnormality is determined when the special winning opening 91 is closed. However, if only the closed state is closed, an illegal winning is generated only when the special winning opening 91 is opened. If there is an act that causes it, it will be difficult to detect anomalies. For this reason, as a third aspect, it is conceivable to detect an abnormality in a period spanning three or more rounds and detect an abnormality not only during opening or closing.

For example, in 2R to 5R, it is possible to perform the above-described calculation of the first mode and the calculation of the second mode, and determine abnormality when the relationship of the calculated payout number> threshold value is satisfied. . The threshold in this case can be said to be based on the type of winning symbol (or the type of big hit or the total number of rounds). Note that this third mode can also be applied to a period including the start demonstration time and the end demonstration time.
<< Fourth aspect related to fraud countermeasures >>

  Furthermore, in the first to third aspects described above, it is necessary to receive a command from the main board 102. However, it is conceivable that the communication line used for transmission / reception of the command is crafted and acts illegally. As a fourth mode assuming such an illegal act, for example, the CPU 521 of the sub-main board 301 determines whether or not the command reception order is normal based on the received command, and indicates that the order is not normal. It can be considered that it is determined to be abnormal when it is determined.

  Specifically, using commands that include information such as the start or end of a big hit game, or the number of rounds, the transmission order of these actually received commands matches the normal original transmission order. If it does not match, it is determined as abnormal. Among these commands, among the above-mentioned commands at the time of opening the jackpot medium / large prize opening, symbol 1 (or symbol 2) jackpot demonstration 1-16, command for specifying the launch position, command at closing the jackpot medium / large prize opening Can be a command for closing a winning prize opening, a command for ending a big hit, and a command for ending a demo for one symbol, a command for ending a demo for two symbols, and the like.

Note that the command reception order may not be normal due to a possible cause, not due to fraudulent behavior. For example, the command reception order may be abnormal for a predetermined number of times (for example, two or more times). If it is detected, it may be determined as abnormal and notified. Also, the notification mode is changed according to the number of times of abnormality detection. For example, when the number of times of abnormality detection increases, the volume of the notification is changed stepwise, or the notification mode is changed to an emphasized mode. Is also possible.
<< Fifth aspect related to fraud countermeasures >>

  Further, as a fifth aspect, it is possible to perform abnormality determination based on timer management. For example, if a command indicating that a win has been detected cannot be received after a predetermined valid period (valid period after receiving a release command) has elapsed after receiving a command when the jackpot is open Is determined. In addition, at the end of the round excluding the final round, a command indicating that a winning has been detected even if a predetermined valid period (valid period after receiving the closing command) has elapsed since the command at the time of closing the jackpot medium / large prize opening was received It is also possible to determine that there is an abnormality when it cannot be received.

In the fifth aspect, the above-described valid period after receiving the open command and the valid period after receiving the close command may be the same value. Further, the effective period after receiving the opening command and the effective period after receiving the closing command may be used in combination.
<< Other aspects of fraud countermeasures >>

Further, it is possible to assume that the game ball is not intentionally launched and that the game ball is not intentionally launched. In such a case as well, it is considered that the command cannot be received within the above-mentioned various effective periods. Therefore, it is possible to determine the above-mentioned various effective periods in stages and to detect whether the effective period has elapsed after receiving an open command or a closed command in multiple stages. In this case, in the initial stage of the effective period, an image for calling attention related to right-handed or left-handed hitting (distinguished attention-calling image) is performed, and the number of detections reaches a predetermined number In addition, it may be determined that there is an abnormality and notify. In this case, it is also possible to clear the timer for each detection and start counting the effective period again.
<Relationship between the operating state of the second start winning opening and the operating signal>

  Next, the relationship between the operating state and the operating signal related to the second start winning opening 63 (the above-described ordinary electric accessory) will be described. First, the operating signal (ordinary electric accessory operating signal) related to the second start winning opening 63 is processed for output by the above-described test signal output processing (S67), and the pachinko gaming machine is used as the test signal. 10 is a signal output to the outside of the machine. Then, this normal electric accessory operating signal is sent to the start port 2 in the above-described normal symbol stop symbol display processing (S220 in FIG. 22) and normal electric accessory operation end demonstration processing (S248 in FIG. 24). The ON / OFF state is indicated by the data stored in the normal electric accessory operating flag in the RWM storage area by the effective period setting process (S118 in FIG. 16). In other words, the normal electric accessory operating signal is output when the normal electric accessory is operating and during the end demonstration, or during the effective extension period of the start port 2.

  FIG. 48A shows a relationship between the second start winning opening 63 and the normal electric accessory operating signal in the present embodiment in a time chart. In FIG. 48A, the “normal symbol status” shown at the top indicates the value of the normal symbol status corresponding to each status of the normal symbol and the ordinary electric accessory.

  That is, when the normal symbol does not change, the value of the normal symbol status is the above-described normal symbol change standby status (0). In addition, the value of the normal symbol status is the above-described normal symbol changing status (1) while the normal symbol is changing, and the normal symbol stop status is displayed (2) while the normal symbol is stopped. ing.

  Further, during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the value of the ordinary symbol status is the above-described status (3) during the operation of the ordinary electric accessory. Moreover, during the operation end demonstration of the ordinary electric accessory, the value of the normal symbol status is the status (4) during the operation end demonstration of the ordinary electric accessory. It is in preparation for opening an ordinary electric accessory (5). Note that, as in the above-described modified example, a status (05H) for preparing an ordinary electric accessory release is provided, and, for example, the processing transition from S210 to S220 of the normal symbol stop symbol display processing (FIG. 22) is performed in another module (ordinary It may be executed as a process for preparing an accessory release).

  In the following, the normal symbol change standby status (0), the normal symbol change status (1), the normal symbol stop symbol display status (2), the normal electric accessory operating status (3), and the normal electric accessory During operation end demonstration status (4) and normal electric accessory release preparation (5), waiting (0), changing (1), stopping (2), operating (3), and end demonstration ( 4) Sometimes referred to as in preparation (5). As described above, during preparation for opening the normal electric accessory (5), it does not indicate the value assigned to the status, but for convenience, the symbol “(5)” is added to the normal symbol status time chart. This is different from the meanings of (0) to (4) which are other notations, but a modified status (5 = 05H) is provided as a modification, and other status (0 ) To (4) may be handled. Also, in the figure, for places where there is not enough space for character notation, for example, “Preparing (5)” is set to (5), and numerical values indicating the status and status values are enclosed in parentheses. It is indicated by the number.

  Subsequently, the “ordinary symbol” shown in the next stage (second from the top) of FIG. 48 (a) shows the situation in which the above-mentioned ordinary symbol fluctuates at the rising edge of the chart, and the fluctuation has stopped. The situation is shown by the falling edge of the chart. Furthermore, the “electrical chew” shown in the next stage (third stage from the top) of FIG. 48A shows the situation where the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning prize port 63 is operating at the rising edge of the chart. The inactive (non-operating) situation is indicated by the falling edge of the chart.

  In addition, in the “ordinary electric accessory valid period” shown in the next stage (fourth from the top) in FIG. 48A, the winning for the ordinary electric accessory (second start winning opening 63) is valid. Is shown at the rising edge of the chart, and the situation where the winning with respect to the ordinary electric accessory (second start winning opening 63) is invalid is shown at the falling edge of the chart. Furthermore, the “normal electric accessory operating signal” shown in the next stage (fifth stage from the top) of FIG. 48 (a) indicates that the above-described normal electric accessory operating signal is on. This is indicated by the falling edge of the chart.

  In the example of FIG. 48 (a), the value of “normal symbol status” is fluctuating (1), stopped (2), in preparation (5), in operation (3), and in an end demonstration (4). , Changing (1), stopping (2), in operation (3), during the end demonstration (4). Along with this, the “ordinary symbol” stops for 500 ms after a fluctuation of 520 ms. The fluctuation of 520 ms and the stop of 500 ms indicate the fluctuation time and the stop time in the specific game state that is in the easy entry state. The variation time and stop time in most cases during the specific gaming state are shared by 520 ms and 500 ms, respectively.

  During the fluctuation period (1) (here, 520 ms), factors such as whether or not a lottery (ordinary drawing lottery) related to a normal symbol has been won, or which fluctuation pattern of a plurality has been selected It varies depending on the situation. Further, at the end of the above-described stop (2) period (here, 500 ms), the control state changes to being prepared (5).

  Regarding the control of this ordinary electric accessory, the period of preparation (5) is determined based on the number of game progress interruptions. In this embodiment, during the period of preparation (5), the game progress interruption process (4 ms in this case) is performed twice as in the case of the grand prize opening opening preparation status (1) related to the grand prize opening 91. It is about 8 ms corresponding to, and ends when it is determined that the game progress interrupt process is executed twice. Note that the period of control during preparation (5) is determined based on the determination value of S209 in the normal symbol stop symbol display processing shown in FIG.

  Further, when the lottery related to the normal symbol is won, as shown in FIG. 48A, the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3), and the “electric chew” is opened. Along with this, the normal electric utility becomes effective (refer to “Normal electric accessory effective period”), and the “normal electric accessory active signal” is turned on in conjunction with the normal electric accessory being effective. It becomes. Then, when the “electric chew” release period based on the winning release pattern ends, the “ordinary symbol status” becomes the end demonstration (4). Here, in the example of FIG. 48A, the case where the “electric chew” performs the opening operation once for a predetermined period is shown.

  The period of the end demonstration (4) after the operation (3) is 100 ms as shown on the time chart of “Den Chu”. This 100 ms end demo period is shared during the specific gaming state. In the example of FIG. 48 (a), the start condition relating to the subsequent game ball has already been established, and after the end demo (4), it is in a standby state (0) without going through the stopped (2) period. ), “Normal design change status” is changing (1). In the example of FIG. 48 (a), the changing (1) period at this time is also 520 ms, which is the same as the previous time, and the subsequent stopping (2) period is also 500 ms.

  In addition, the result of the regular symbol lottery at this time is also a win, and after the state related to the normal symbol is in preparation (5), the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3). After that, “Normal Symbol Status” is in the end demonstration (4).

  Further, as described above, the “electrical chew” in FIG. 48A starts to operate when the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3), and thereafter, during the period of operation (3). It is designed to maintain an open state. In addition, the “Den Chu” is closed at the end of the period of operation (3) (the end of the opening time or the entry of a specified number of game balls), and inactive in cases other than the operation (3) The state is to be maintained.

  Further, the “normal electric tool valid period” in FIG. 48 (a) becomes valid when the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3), and the “normal symbol status” ends during this valid period. Even after changing to (4) during the demonstration, it continues for a predetermined period (here, 3000 ms). In this way, the effective period in the “ordinary electric utility period” is extended not only during the operation (3) but also during the end demonstration (4), and the extension period is set to 3000 ms. This is to make it possible to detect the ball entering the second start winning port 63 as long as possible as in the case of the “final R” at the large winning port 91 described above.

  Then, such an extension period is provided, and the length of the extension period is changed from the end demo (4) in the specific gaming state (1), stopped (2) and the total period (1120 ms = 100 ms + 520 ms + 500 ms). The long period (3000 ms). Although not described in detail, in the case of not a specific gaming state (ordinary symbol time-short function operating state), the total period of normal symbol change (1) and stop (2) from the extension period (3000ms) Is set to be longer.

  Further, as described above, the “ordinary electric accessory operating signal” in FIG. 48A is turned on with the start of the effective period of the “ordinary electric accessory effective period”, and the “normal electric accessory effective period” Is turned off with the expiration of the validity period. Note that during a specific game, a new electric accessory is likely to be activated before the validity period of the first activated electric accessory expires. It is possible to control to turn off the signal for operating the normal electric accessory during a predetermined period before the operation.

  Subsequently, a processing mode in the case where the second start winning opening 63 operates continuously a plurality of times will be described with reference to FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 48B, when “normal symbol status” is in operation (3), “electric chew” is in an open state three times in succession. In this case, the “ordinary electric accessory effective period” becomes an effective state when the “ordinary symbol status” is in operation (3), and after the operation (3) period ends, a predetermined extension period. The effective state is maintained for (3000 ms).

  Here, in FIG. 48B, the “ordinary electric accessory effective period” is divided into two time charts, and the normal electric accessory effective period when the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3) is expressed as “ It is indicated as “Effective period of normal electric component (in operation)”, and the normal electric component effective period in the extended period is “Normal electric component effective period (timer)” in the sense that the timer is managed. Show. Further, in the example of FIG. 48 (b), the state related to the normal symbol is in preparation (5) during the extended period of 3000 ms of the “normal electric component effective period”, and the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3). It has become.

  In the example of FIG. 48 (b), the “normal electric accessory operating signal” is turned off during the period when the state related to the normal symbol is in preparation (5), and immediately after that, the “normal symbol status” is displayed. It turns on when it is in operation (3). Furthermore, at this time, “Electric Chu” is to be continuously opened three times in the same manner as in the previous operation (3), and immediately before “Normal Symbol Status” is in operation (3). The state related to the normal symbol is in preparation (5).

Further, the “normal symbol status” is in operation (3), and thereafter the “normal symbol status” is changed to the end demonstration (4) and the standby (0). While the “ordinary symbol status” is on standby (0), 3000 ms of the “ordinary electric accessory valid period (timer)” ends, and the on state has been turned on from the start of the period of operation (3). The “normal electric accessory operating signal” was turned off.
<Effects of the invention relating to the second starting prize opening>

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 that performs the process related to the second start winning opening, the normal electric player operating signal (see FIG. 48 (a)) related to the second starting winning opening 63 is the pachinko game. The machine 10 is externally output to the outside of the machine 10, and the externally-operated normal electric accessory operating signal can be used when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is tested.

  Furthermore, the management of the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 63 is performed using the information on the normal symbol status, and the information on the normal symbol status is used to open the second starting winning port 63 at the time of hitting related to the normal symbol. When the status (3) for operating the normal electric accessory specifying the state is reached, the normal electric accessory operating signal is turned on to maintain the second start winning port 63 including the effective extension period during the effective period. Further, the period in which the state related to the normal symbol is in the open preparation state (5) of the second start winning port 63 at the time of hitting related to the normal symbol is a case where the second start winning port 63 is valid. Also normally turn off the signal during operation of the electric accessory.

  Therefore, the normal electric accessory operating signal is turned off for a short period of time during the period designated in the case of preparation for opening of the normal electric accessory (5), so that the second start winning opening 63 is activated next time. Even when it is extended to a period overlapping with the start of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the number of times the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has started can be accurately notified to the external device. In addition, by making the period during which the normal electric accessory operating signal is on as long as possible in the period in which the second start winning opening 63 is valid, winning in the effective period of the second starting winning opening 63 is achieved. When the is detected, it is possible to suppress the risk that the normal electric accessory operating signal is off. Then, with the test equipment externally connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10, a winning ball at the second starting winning hole 63 is unexpectedly detected in the invalid period, or the second starting winning hole 63 operates normally. It is possible to prevent the player from being treated as having not received a prize (for example, because the entrance of the second start winning prize opening has been left abnormal and has been left open, so that a prize is generated during the non-operation period of the ordinary electric accessory).

  The operational effects of the invention are the same as in the case of the big prize opening 91 shown in FIGS. 46 (a) to 46 (d), but the second starting prize opening 63 has a different situation from the big prize opening 91. . That is, in the case of the big winning opening 91, opening and closing is performed based on a predetermined number of rounds, but in the case of the second starting winning opening 63, the presence / absence of the subsequent opening and closing and the opening timing are determined by drawing or the like. For this reason, in the case of the big winning opening 91, as an extension period (5000 ms) of the “big winning opening effective period” shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D, it does not overlap with the start timing of the subsequent round in advance. In addition, the maximum time can be determined.

  On the other hand, in the case of the second start winning opening 63, the timing of the subsequent opening cannot be determined in advance, and during the extension period (3000 ms in this case) of the “normal electric utility effective period” There may be a case where the next opening is performed (see FIGS. 48A and 48B). In particular, in the specific gaming state where the entry into the game is facilitated such as during a short time or during electric support, the second start winning opening 63 is repeatedly opened at short intervals. It is difficult to determine when to turn off the “signal” and when to turn it on thereafter, and the control of the “normally-operated-power-operating signal” that uses the status (5) in preparation for opening the ordinary-powered accessory is more effective. Become.

In addition, instead of being in the state of preparing for the opening of the ordinary electric accessory (5), an extension period of the “ordinary electric accessory effective period” is provided, and the extension period is surely terminated before the next opening. In this case, in order to specify the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory, the extension period is the total period (for example, the period following the above-described end demo (4), which is changing (1) and stopped (2) (for example, It can be considered that it can only be set as long as about 1120 ms-normal electric accessory operating signal output off period). However, in this embodiment, since the period (5) for preparing the ordinary electric accessory opening is provided, the extension period is set to a long time such as 3000 ms, and the time during which the “ordinary electric accessory operating signal” is turned off is set. It is possible to make it as short as possible.
<Second Example of Control Related to Operating State and Operating Signal of Grand Prize Winner>

  Next, a description will be given of a second embodiment of the control relating to the operating state of the special winning opening and the operating signal. In the above-described embodiment (FIGS. 46A to 46D, etc.), the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the type having only one big winning opening has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, For example, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko game machine of a type having a plurality of (for example, two) special winning openings (special electric accessories).

  49 (a) to 49 (c) show the relationship between the operating status of the big prize opening and the operating signal in the pachinko gaming machine having two big prize openings (big prize opening 1, big prize opening 2). ing. 49 (a) to 49 (c) relate to a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a big prize opening device of a type that alternately uses two big prize openings during a special game associated with one big hit. It is a time chart.

  Here, there are cases where the two big winning mouths used together in one special game are collectively referred to as “double attacker”. In addition, as an example of the arrangement of the two big winning openings, an area on the right side of the game area 52 can be cited.

  49 (a) to 49 (c), the meanings of the terms "special electric" and "special electric game status" are substantially the same as those in FIGS. 46 (a) to (d) according to the first embodiment. As for the open / closed state of the big prize opening, the time charts of “big prize opening 1” and “large prize opening 2” are shown in the figure corresponding to each of the two big prize openings opening and closing alternately. (3rd and 4th stages in each figure). In addition, the time chart of the “Large Winner 1 Valid Period” and the “Large Winner 2 Valid Period” is shown for each of the two large winning openings.

  Further, in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (c), the time chart of “special electric accessory 1 active signal” and “special electric accessory 2 active signal” is also shown for the special electric accessory operating signal. Has been. Here, in this embodiment, since the special electric combination 1 and the special electric combination 2 which are different special electric combinations are operated, the in-operation signal is also “special” corresponding to each special electric combination. Two signals, “Electric power accessory 1 operating signal” and “Special electric accessory 2 operating signal” are output.

  In the example of FIG. 49A, in the situation where the “1R” “special electric game status” is in operation (2), the special winning opening 1 continues to be opened. The period (opening period) during which “1R” is in operation (2) is 28000 ms, and when the opening period ends, “big prize opening 1” is closed. Then, when the total period of closing (3) and preparing (1) (3000 ms in this case) has elapsed, “Special Electric Game Status” becomes active (2) and “2R” is started.

  Here, during the period of preparation (1) immediately before “2R”, as in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 46A to 46D) related to the operating state of the special winning opening and the operating signal, It is about 8 ms corresponding to two game progress interruption processes (here, 4 ms). The length of the period of preparation (1) is common to other rounds.

  In the above-described “2R”, the special winning opening 2 is operated, and is opened twice (short opening) during the operation (2). Then, the total of the subsequent closed (3) period and preparing (1) period is 2500 ms as shown on the time chart of “Large Winner 2”.

  As shown in FIG. 49 (a), regarding the “big winning opening 1 valid period”, when the “start demonstration” preceding the start of “1R” starts, the big winning opening 1 becomes valid. In addition, regarding the “big prize opening 2 valid period”, when the “start demonstration” starts, the big prize opening 2 becomes valid. The “Large Winning Port 1 Valid Period” and the “Large Winning Port 2 Valid Period” are not only “1R” but also “2R” and after.

  Also, regarding the “special electric agent 1 in-operation signal” and the “special electric agent 2 in-operation signal”, the “special electric agent 1 in-operation signal” is the start of operation (2) related to “1R”. It is turned on with it, and turned off with the end of closing (3) related to “1R”. Then, in “2R” in which “Large Winner 2” is in the operating state, “Special Electric Appliance 1 In-Activity Signal” continues to be off, and with the start of “3R” in operation (2) Turn on.

  Further, the “special electric accessory 2 in-operation signal” is off during “1R”, and is on when the operation (2) related to “2R” starts. Furthermore, the “special electric accessory 2 in-operation signal” is turned off when the closing (3) related to “2R” is ended, and is turned off in “3R” in which “big prize opening 1” is activated. The state is continued.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), in “7R”, “big prize opening 1” performs a short opening once, and then the total period of closing (3) and preparing (1) Is 600 ms. At this time, the “big prize opening 2” is in an inactive state, but both the “large prize opening 1 effective period” and the “large prize opening 2 effective period” are in an effective state.

  The “special electric accessory 1 in-operation signal” is turned on with the start of operation (2) related to “7R”, and turned off with the end of the close (3) related to “7R”. ing. In addition, the “special electric accessory 2 in-operation signal” is turned off when the closing (3) related to “6R” is ended, and is turned on when the operating (2) related to “8R” is started. ing.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), in the “final R”, the “big prize opening 2” performs one short opening, and the period during the subsequent closing (3) is 600 ms. . At this time, “Big prize opening 1” is in an inactive state, and both “Big prize opening 1 validity period” and “Large prize opening 2 validity period” are both predetermined extensions starting from the start of the end demonstration (4). It continues until the end of the period (here 5000 ms).

  Here, in FIG. 49 (c), the end timing of the “end demo” and the end timing of the extension period are made to coincide with each other, but the “big winning opening 1 effective period” and the “large winning opening 2 effective period” In some cases, the process ends during the “end demo”. In contrast to this, after the “end demonstration” ends, “waiting for winning” is started, and then the “big winning opening 1 effective period” and the “large winning opening 2 effective period” may end. This is the same as in the first embodiment (FIGS. 46A to 46D) related to the management of the validity period of the above-described winning prize opening.

  Also in the second embodiment, the time required for the “end demo” is not uniform. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, a timer (for special electric game status management) used for measuring the time of the “end demo” is used. And a timer for managing the effective extension period (5000 ms in this case) related to the big winning opening, and the effective period of the big winning opening using two timers is managed.

  Here, in the second embodiment relating to the operating state and operating signal of the big prize opening, timers corresponding to each of the “big prize opening 1 effective period” and the “large prize opening 2 effective period” (for example, the big prize opening, for example). It is possible to provide an RWM area for managing the effective period. In addition, the timer or the RWM area can be shared for the “big winning opening 1 effective period” and the “large winning opening 2 effective period”. That is, in the example of FIGS. 49A to 49C, since the processing is performed so that the “big winning opening 1 effective period” and the “large winning opening 2 effective period” coincide with each other, One or both of them can be shared.

  Further, in FIG. 49 (c), the “special electric appliance 1 in-operation signal” is the start timing of (1) being prepared in the round immediately before (final R) (the above-mentioned (N-1) R). Turn off. Further, the “special electric accessory 2 in-operation signal” is turned on at the start timing of operation (2) related to “final R”, and is turned off when the end demonstration is over.

  According to the second embodiment relating to the operating state and operating signal of such a big winning opening, in the pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of big winning openings, the effective period of the big winning opening (here, “big winning opening 1 It is possible to lengthen the period during which the “valid period” or “large winning opening 2 valid period”) is valid. Furthermore, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the “special electric agent 1 operating signal” or the “special electric agent 2 operating signal” is on.

  And from these things, when the winning in each of the two big winning mouths is detected, it is possible to suppress the risk that the operating signal of the big winning mouth is off. Furthermore, the test equipment externally connected to the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be treated as if the special winning combination is unexpectedly inactive and invalid during the period when the special winning combination should be treated as invalid. Can be prevented.

  The present invention is not limited to the various embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above-described embodiment (FIGS. 46A to 46D), regarding the special prize winning port 91, “Special Electric Game Status” is provided with a special prize opening opening preparation status (1), and the special winning prize opening preparation status is provided. Although the management of the signal during operation of the special electric accessory 1 is performed using (1), the present invention is not limited to this, and the signal during operation of the special electric accessory 1 may be managed by timer management.

  More specifically, when the time counted by the timer for closing (3) becomes a predetermined value, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is turned off in the special winning opening closing process, and the predetermined time After the elapse of time, it is possible to return the special electric accessory 1 operating signal to the on state and make necessary settings when shifting to the operating (2) state. Further, in this case, the period during which the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is turned off is, for example, 8 ms (when the above-mentioned predetermined value is “2”), for a period of a plurality of game progress interruption processes. A corresponding period can be considered. By doing in this way, it is possible to detect on / off related to the signal during operation of the special electric accessory 1 without being affected by the characteristics of the test equipment.

  Furthermore, the signal output cannot be normally performed due to the influence of noise or the like by setting the period during which the special electric accessory 1 operation signal is turned off to a period corresponding to the cycle of a plurality of game progress interruption processes as described above. Even if an error occurs due to some cause, for example, it is impossible to detect the signal OFF period in one game progress interrupt process, the signal ON / OFF can be detected more reliably. .

  In addition, the generation of the operating signal by the timer management as described above can be performed by opening / closing management (see FIGS. 48A and 48B) related to the second start winning opening 63 or a variable winning that can open and close a plurality of large winning openings. The present invention can also be applied to open / close management related to other types of variable winning devices such as device open / close management (see FIGS. 49A to 49C).

  In addition, in the example related to the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIGS. 48A and 48B, a start demonstration period for performing the start demonstration is not provided before the ordinary electric accessory operates. You may make it provide start demonstration time similarly to an electrically-driven accessory. And, for example, the total period (1120 ms in the above example) following the changing (1) and stopping (2) period from the end demo (4) described above, the total period including the start demo (1120 ms + α, or The opening period may be set as 1120 ms including the start demonstration).

10 Pachinko machines, 50 game boards, 52 game areas, 53 main control display devices,
60, production display device, 62 first start winning opening, 63 second starting winning opening, 91 large winning opening,
102 main board, 104 sub board, 113 first success / failure judging means,
117 second win / fail judgment means, 120 special game control means, 197 hold number display section,
301 sub-main board, 302 sub-sub board, 501 CPU of main board,
521 CPU of the sub main board.

Claims (2)

Main control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for receiving a control command from the main control means and performing processing according to the control command;
A game area is provided in the game area to detect a game ball, and a starting point that triggers a big hit lottery,
It is provided in the game area, it is possible to detect a game ball, and when it is a big hit in the big hit lottery, it has a big winning opening that can be opened multiple times,
The start opening includes at least an opening / closing start opening that performs an opening / closing operation when hitting an open lottery,
The main control means includes
The jackpot lottery is performed using a random number value acquired based on the detection of the game ball at the start opening, a special symbol for indicating the result of the jackpot lottery is stopped after the variable display, and the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot If it is, after the stop display of the special symbol, to execute a jackpot game that causes the big winning opening to open,
Even if a game ball is detected at the starting port, if the start condition for the variable display related to the special symbol is not satisfied, the special symbol holding memory information including the random number value is stored in a predetermined number. Machine,
The main control means includes
It has a function of a normal electric accessory that controls the opening operation of the opening / closing start port,
Storing operation state designation information for designating the operation state of the ordinary electric combination in a predetermined operation state designation information storage area;
When the operating state designation information is a value that designates a state that causes the opening / closing start port to perform an opening operation, the opening / closing start port is set to an open state, and a value that designates a state that causes the opening / closing start port to perform a closing operation. The open / close start port is closed,
The opening / closing start port effective period during which the game ball can be detected at the opening / closing start port is a period in which the operation state designation information is a value that specifies a state in which the opening / closing start port performs an opening operation, and the operation A pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that the state designation information is a total period including a predetermined extension period after the period in which the period designating value is a value that designates a state for causing the opening / closing start port to perform an opening operation. The main control means includes
In a situation where the operation state designation information becomes predetermined information, a process for outputting an operation state signal indicating the operation state of the opening / closing start port is performed outside the machine, and the operation state signal is valid for the opening / closing start port The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is output in conjunction with a period.

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