JP2019037566A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of fully exhibiting a performance effect by a notice performance even if a winning probability of a random number lottery is changed by a setting change.SOLUTION: A game machine includes reservation display means that acquires random number information in satisfaction of a pattern start condition and reserving and storing a predetermined upper-limit number of reserved balls as a limit, performs a random number lottery based on the reserved and stored random number information and performs pattern variation for each satisfaction of a pattern variation start condition, executes a special game when a pattern becomes a specific mode after variation on the basis of winning of the random number lottery, and can execute reservation display according to the number of pieces of reserved and stored random number information. In the game machine, one of a plurality of settings having mutually different probabilities of winning a random number lottery is configured to be selectable, a holding change notice in which hold display is displayed in one of a plurality of kinds of display modes according to whether a pattern becomes a specific mode can be executed, and a jackpot reliability when hold display becomes a danger pattern (specific display mode) is made nearly identical in any of a plurality of settings.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, and a slot machine.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a random lottery is performed based on the fact that a predetermined condition such as a game ball winning a symbol starting means is established, and a profit state advantageous to the player is generated when the random lottery is won It is configured to let you. For example, in a pachinko machine, the winning probability (big hit probability) of random number lottery is fixedly set and displayed on a spec display portion such as the front side of the game board (Patent Document 1).

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In this way, with regard to pachinko machines, it was not allowed to install a so-called setting change function that can change the probability of winning a random number lottery (probability of jackpot) in multiple stages. As with slot machines, pachinko machines are in the direction of allowing setting change functions. However, when the setting change function is installed, if the setting is changed, the winning probability (big hit probability) of the random number lottery changes. For example, when performing the notice effect, the reliability also changes, and the effect of the effect is sufficiently obtained. There was a possibility that it could not be demonstrated.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently exert the effect of a notice effect even if the winning probability of random number lottery changes due to a setting change. To do.

The present invention acquires random number information when the symbol start condition is satisfied, stores the random number information with a predetermined upper limit reservation number as a limit, and stores the random number based on the stored random number information every time the symbol variation start condition is satisfied. The lottery is performed and the symbols are changed by the symbol display means 53 and 54. Based on the winning in the random number lottery, the special game advantageous to the player can be executed when the symbol becomes a specific mode after the variation. In the gaming machine comprising the hold display means 66 configured and capable of executing the hold display according to the number of the random number information stored on hold, one of a plurality of settings having different probability of winning in the random number lottery is selected. It is possible to execute a hold change notice to display the hold display in any of a plurality of types of display modes depending on whether or not the symbol is in the specific mode, and the hold display is The reliability which the symbol is the specific embodiments when a specific display mode of the serial plurality of types of display modes is obtained by substantially the same in both cases of the plurality of settings.
In addition, the present invention acquires random number information when the symbol start condition is satisfied and stores the random number information with a predetermined upper limit reservation number as a limit, and based on the stored random number information every time the symbol variation start condition is satisfied. Random lottery is performed and symbols are changed by the symbol display means 53, 54. Based on winning in the random lottery, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed when the symbols are in a specific mode after the variation. In the gaming machine comprising the hold display means 66 that can execute hold display according to the number of the random number information stored on hold, any of a plurality of settings having different probabilities of winning in the random number lottery It is configured to be selectable, and it is possible to execute a hold change notice that displays the hold display in any of a plurality of types of display modes depending on whether the symbol is in the specific mode, and the hold table When the symbol becomes a specific display mode among the plurality of types of display modes, the reliability with which the symbol becomes the specific mode is set to a predetermined value or more in any of the plurality of settings, and the hold display indicates the specific mode The reliability when the display mode other than the display mode is set is set to be less than the predetermined value in any of the plurality of settings.
In addition, when the hold display becomes a second specific display mode different from the specific display mode, the reliability with which the symbol becomes the specific mode may be varied for each of the plurality of settings.

  According to the present invention, even if the winning probability of the random number lottery changes due to the setting change, it is possible to sufficiently exhibit the effect of the notice effect.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game information display means of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (the first half) of the power-on process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (second half) of the power-on process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the power supply abnormality check process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special symbol management process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special symbol change start process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the jackpot determination process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the range in the range which the big hit judgment random number value of the same pachinko machine can take, the low likelihood hit, and the high probability hit. It is a figure which shows the jackpot judgment value table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the fluctuation pattern selection process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the deviation fluctuation pattern table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the jackpot fluctuation pattern table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table for setting errors of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the LED management process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the connection relation of the LED common port and LED data port of the same pachinko machine, game information display means, setting display means, and performance display means. It is a figure which shows the LED common output selection table and LED data output information table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement content of the production | presentation means at the time of the command reception of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding change notice selection table of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, appearance rate table, and reliability table regarding the pending change notice of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the normal notice effect selection table of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table regarding the SU notice of the same pachinko machine, an appearance rate table, and a reliability table. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, appearance rate table, and reliability table regarding the timer notice of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart (latter half) of the power activation process of the pachinko machine based on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting change process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the power supply abnormality check process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the setting confirmation process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement content of the production | presentation means at the time of the command reception of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special symbol change start process of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement content of the production | presentation means at the time of the command reception of the pachinko machine concerning the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement content of the production | presentation means at the time of the command reception of the pachinko machine concerning the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine concerning a 7th embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the connection relation of the LED common port and LED data port of the same pachinko machine, game information display means, setting display means, and performance display means. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the LED management process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the jackpot fluctuation pattern table of the pachinko machine based on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table for setting errors of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, appearance rate table, and reliability table regarding the pending change notice of the pachinko machine according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the scenario selection table, appearance rate table, and reliability table regarding the pending change notice of the pachinko machine according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the range in the range which the big hit judgment random number value of the pachinko machine concerning the 12th embodiment of the present invention can take, the low likelihood hit, and the high probability hit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the jackpot determination process of the pachinko machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 29 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is employed in a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, the gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotably attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 that is arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

  The front frame 3 includes a main body frame 6 and a glass door 7 disposed on the front side of the main body frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotably attached to the main body frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged at one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. Can be locked in the closed state. In addition, the 1st hinge 4 and the 2nd hinge 8 are arrange | positioned so that it may become the same axial center, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, a synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. Yes. The front cover member 9 projects forward of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the main body frame 6 is disposed on the upper side thereof. In the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged, for example, on the upper left side, and an outer frame lower hinge fitting 12 is arranged on the upper side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion.

  The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin and has a rectangular frame portion 13 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9 and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 13. The mounting part 14 and the lower mounting part 15 provided on the lower side in the frame part 13 are integrally provided, for example. A game board 16 is detachably mounted from the front side, for example, on the game board mounting part 14, and a launching means 17, a lower speaker 18, etc. are disposed on the front side of the lower mounting part 15. Further, the main body frame 6 includes a main body frame upper hinge fitting 19 constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge fitting 20 constituting the second hinge 8, for example, at the upper left, the first and second hinges 4, 8. The body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 constituting each of the above are disposed, for example, in the lower left part.

  The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the main body frame 6. The door base 22 is formed with a window hole 24a of the glass window 24 corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed in the game board 16, and a plurality of (here, four) windows around the window hole 24a. Production means such as the upper speaker 25 and the air blowing effect device 26 are arranged, and an upper decorative cover 27 that covers the upper speaker 25 and the like from the front side is mounted.

  In addition, on the lower front side of the door base 22, the upper plate 30 that stores the game balls paid out from the payout means 28 disposed on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 17, and the upper plate 30 are full. A lower plate 31 for storing surplus balls and the like, a firing handle 32 for operating the firing means 17, and the like, and a lower decorative cover 33 for substantially covering the upper plate 30, the lower plate 31 and the like from the front side. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 33 is formed, for example, in a forwardly bulging shape, and predetermined operation means such as an effect button 34 and a cross operation means 35 that can be pressed by the player are provided on the upper side thereof, for example.

  A glass unit 36 is detachably mounted on the back side of the door base 22 so as to substantially close the window hole 24a from the rear side, and is disposed along the edge on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side. The vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 37, the vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 38 arranged along the edge of the opening / closing end side, and the left / right lower side reinforcement arranged below the window hole 24a. The sheet metal 39 is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 22, the glass door upper hinge fitting 40 constituting the second hinge 8 is arranged, for example, at the upper left portion, and the glass door lower hinge fitting 41 is arranged at the lower left portion, for example.

  Further, for example, on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39, a ball feeding unit 42, a lower dish guide unit 43, and the like are mounted. The ball feeding unit 42 is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 30 one by one to the launching means 17 and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 17. The lower tray guide unit 43 guides the surplus balls when the upper tray 30 is full and the foul balls returned by the launching means 17 without reaching the game area 23 to the lower tray 31. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 42 on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side.

  A door opening switch 44 that can detect whether or not the front frame 3 is open with respect to the outer frame 2 is provided on the upper side of the main body frame 6, for example. For example, the door opening switch 44 is configured to be turned on when the front frame 3 is opened forward with respect to the outer frame 2 and turned off when the front frame 3 is closed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 16 includes a base plate 45 such as a plywood board, and a guide rail 46 that guides the game ball fired from the launching means 17 is annularly arranged on the front side of the base board 45. At the same time, in the game area 23 inside the guide rail 46, a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, the normal winning unit 49 and the like. A game information display means 50 is arranged outside the area 23, for example, on the lower side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game information display means 50 includes four LED groups composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60, and the total of 32 LEDs 60 are the normal symbol display means 51 and the normal reserved number display means 52. First special symbol display means 53, second special symbol display means 54, first special reserved number display means 55, second special reserved number display means 56, fluctuation shortening notification means 57, right-handed notification means 58, and round number notification A predetermined number is assigned to the means 59. That is, each of the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the first and second LED groups 50a and 50b constitute the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the third LED group 50c are two. They are divided into the first special reserved number display means 55, the second special reserved number display means 56, the normal reserved number display means 52, and the fluctuation shortening notification means 57, respectively, and the eight LEDs 60 belonging to the fourth LED group 50d. The two of them constitute the normal symbol display means 51, the other two constitute the right-handed notifying means 58, and the remaining four constitute the round number notifying means 59.

  On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49 of the game board 16, there are a normal symbol starting means 61, a first special symbol starting means 62, a second special symbol starting means 63, a big winning means 64, a plurality of normal winning means 65, and the like. Is provided. In addition to the liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, a movable effect means 67 including a movable body 67 a that can move on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 is disposed on the rear side of the base plate 45.

  The central display frame unit 47 constitutes a display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66 and is detachably mounted from the front side with respect to a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45 in the front-rear direction. . As shown in FIG. 3, the central display frame unit 47 is disposed outside the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and a front mounting plate 71 through which a game ball can pass through the front side, and liquid crystal display means 66. Between the left and right sides of the front side of the front side and the upper side of the front side of the front mounting plate 71. The stage 73 is provided. The game balls that have been launched by the launching means 17 and entered the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left-side downflow path 74a on the left side and the right-side downflow path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47. Or any one of them.

  The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 75 through which a game ball can flow into at least one side of the left flow path 74a side and the right flow path 74b side, for example, the left flow path 74a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 75 while flowing down the left flow path 74a freely rolls in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then a central drop portion 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 23. It falls to the front side from either of the other parts. Further, on the upper side of the stage 73, an intrusion prevention means 77 for preventing the invasion of the game ball to the rear side due to rebound or the like is provided.

  The start winning unit 48 is disposed below the central display frame unit 47 and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 49 is disposed below the central display frame unit 47 on the left side of the starting winning unit 48, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

  The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display means 51, and is constituted by a passage gate or the like through which a game ball can pass, and a passage detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball ( (Not shown). The normal symbol starting means 61 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47, and allows a game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b to pass through.

  The normal symbol display means 51 is for variably displaying the normal symbol, and is composed of, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 4, and the normal symbol start means 61 displays the game ball. Based on the detection, after the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol emit light in the normal variation light emission pattern, the hit determination disorder included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball When the numerical value matches a predetermined hit determination value, the variation is stopped in the hit mode (predetermined mode), and in other cases, the change is stopped. In addition, the two LEDs 60 constituting the normal symbol can display one or a plurality of hit modes and one or a plurality of off modes by a combination of their light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing), and are normally changing. In the light emission pattern, for example, two specific types of light emission modes are switched every predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects a game ball during the normal holding period including the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 and the normal profit state, the normal random number information obtained thereby is determined in advance. The stored upper limit number, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and each time the normal holding period ends, one is digested to change the normal symbol. The number of stored ordinary random number information (ordinary holding number) is notified to the player by the normal holding number display means 52 and the like. The normal number-of-holds display means 52 includes, for example, two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 4, and the light emission modes (for example, lighting / flashing / extinguishing) of these two LEDs 60. Depending on the combination, it is possible to display 5 to 4 normal holding numbers.

  The first special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 62 is for starting symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is constituted by a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means. Game ball detecting means (not shown). The first special symbol starting means 62 is provided, for example, in the start winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upward opening on the lower side corresponding to the central dropping portion 76 of the stage 73, and is a warp on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the presence of a route for winning a prize from the entrance 75 via the stage 73, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can win with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. Yes. When a game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning.

  The second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and an open state in which the game ball can be won by the operation of the opening / closing portion 78 and no winning is possible. It is composed of an open / close-type winning means that can change to a closed state (or more difficult to win than the open state), and includes a game ball detecting means (not shown) for detecting a winning game ball, and a normal symbol display means 51 When the normal symbol state occurs when the stop symbol after the change is a hit state, the opening / closing part 78 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  The second special symbol starting means 63 is disposed on the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, for example, and has flowed down the right flow path 74b. A ball can be awarded. The opening / closing part 78 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side, for example. In the closed state, the opening / closing part 78 is substantially flush with, for example, the front mounting plate 71 and allows the game ball to pass through the front side. In the open state, the front side of the front mounting plate 71 has a downwardly inclined shape so as to win the game ball backward. When a game ball wins the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning.

  The first special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 4, and the first special symbol display means 62 detects a game ball. (When the symbol starting condition is satisfied), when the eight special LEDs 60 constituting the first special symbol emit light in the special variation light emission pattern, the first special symbol starting means 62 detects the game ball. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the acquired first special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (when winning in the random number lottery), the first jackpot mode (specific mode), otherwise In some cases, the fluctuation is stopped in a first deviation mode (non-specific mode). When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first big hit mode, the first special profit state occurs.

  The second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 54 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. 4, and the second special symbol start means 63 detects a game ball. (When the symbol start condition is satisfied), when the eight special LEDs 60 constituting the second special symbol emit light in the special variation light emission pattern, the second special symbol starter 63 detects the game ball. When the jackpot determination random number value included in the acquired second special random number information matches the predetermined jackpot determination value (when winning in the random number lottery), the second jackpot mode (specific mode), otherwise In some cases, the variation is stopped in a second deviation mode (non-specific mode). When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second big hit mode, the second special profit state occurs.

  The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are configured by one or a plurality of first and second big hit modes and one or a plurality of first and first first and second jackpots depending on a combination of light emission modes (for example, lighting / extinguishing) of the eight LEDs 60. The second deviation mode can be displayed, and the special variation light emission pattern is configured to switch, for example, two specific types of light emission modes every predetermined time (for example, 128 ms).

  Also, the first and second special symbols are started during the special suspension period including the first special symbol display means 53 during the symbol variation, the second special symbol display means 54 during the symbol variation and the first and second special profit states. When the means 62, 63 detects a game ball, the first and second special random number information (random number information) acquired thereby is stored as a predetermined upper limit holding number, for example, up to four each. Is done. When the special reserved period is over and the reserved memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested to change the second special symbol, When only the special symbol-side reserved memory is 1 or more, one reserved memory of the first special symbol is digested and the first special symbol is changed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not both fluctuating, and there is a reserved memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side. Is designed to preferentially change the second special symbol.

  The number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved number) is notified to the player by the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56, the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like. The Here, the first and second special reserved number display means 55 and 56 are each composed of two LEDs 60 in the game information display means 50 as shown in FIG. ), It is possible to display five types of first and second special reserved numbers of 0 to 4.

  The big winning means 64 is an open / close winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 79 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and is provided in the central display frame unit 47, for example. A game ball that is disposed downstream of the special symbol starting means 63 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 62 and that has flowed down the right flow path 74b is less than the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path 74a. It is possible to win with a high probability. The big winning means 64 is the first and second special symbols that are generated when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are stopped in the first and second big hit modes after the fluctuation. In the profit state, the opening / closing plate 79 is opened to the front side according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the game ball dropped thereon is awarded to the inside. When a game ball wins the big winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as “big hit game (special game)”.

  There are three types of opening patterns of the big winning means 64 in the jackpot game of this embodiment: 4R, 6R, and 10R (FIG. 19). Each of the open patterns 4R, 6R, and 10R is configured to perform so-called out-rounds 4 times, 6 times, and 10 times, respectively. Here, the round with a payout is the time when the number of winnings to the big winning means 64 reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) has elapsed after the big winning means 64 is released. The big winning means 64 is set to be closed, and if the player hits the right winning means 64 on the right flow path 74b side and hits the right, the maximum number of game balls can be easily won and a large number of winning balls can be won. Can be acquired. In addition to the round with a ball, the winning pattern means 64 may be provided with an opening pattern having a round without a ball that opens for a very short time (for example, 0.2 seconds), or a round without a ball. Only an open pattern may be provided.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display 66 can display the effect symbol 80 in parallel with the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54, for example, in parallel with the first and second special symbol display. Various images such as the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing reserved image Z indicating the second special reserved number can be displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect symbol 80 is a combination of a symbol body portion 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and others, and a character and other decoration portion 80b attached to the symbol body portion 80a. For example, it can be varied in a plurality of columns in a predetermined direction (here, three columns in the left-right direction). For example, variation by vertical scroll or the like according to a predetermined variation pattern substantially simultaneously with the start of variation of the first and second special symbols. Is started, and the final stop is made substantially simultaneously with the stop of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols. In the production symbol 80, for example, the case where all the symbols are arranged in the same design is a jackpot production mode, and the others are off production modes. The first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes (specific modes). In this case, the effect symbol 80 is a jackpot effect mode (specific effect mode), and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes (non-specific mode), the effect symbol 80 is a loss effect mode. (Non-specific effect mode).

  Further, regarding the first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, and the changing pending image Z, the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 detect the first and first based on the detection of the game ball. 2 When the number of special reserved items increases, the first and second reserved images X1 to Y1 are additionally displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 When the first and second special reserved numbers decrease based on the start of a new change in the first and second special symbols, for example, the changing reserved image Z is deleted, and the first and second reserved images X1 to X1 are deleted. , Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue (for example, the right side of the screen), and the first and second held images X1 and Y1 that are pushed out are moved to a predetermined position, for example. The middle reserved image Z is changed. Thus, the liquid crystal display means 66 is an example of a hold display means capable of executing a hold display according to the number of first and second special random number information stored on hold.

  Further, a back cover 81 that covers the central display frame unit 47 and the like from the rear side as shown in FIG. 5 is mounted on the back side of the game board 16, and the main control board 82 a is stored on the back side of the back cover 81. The main board case 82, the production control board 83a and the production interface board 83b in which the production interface board 83b is stored, the liquid crystal board case 84 in which the liquid crystal control board 84a is stored, and the like are detachably mounted.

  In addition, an open / close cover 85 that covers the back side of the game board 16 is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3, and a game ball tank 86 a and a tank rail 86 b are on the left and right sides. The payout means 28 and the payout passage 87 are respectively installed, and when a game ball wins a winning opening such as the big winning means 64, or when a ball lending instruction is issued from an automatic ball lending machine (not shown), The game balls in the ball tank 86 a are paid out by the payout means 28 through the tank rail 86 b, and the game balls are guided to the upper plate 30 through the payout passage 87. The opening / closing cover 85 is disposed so as to cover a part of the upper side of the main board case 82 from the rear side, for example.

  Further, a substrate mounting base 88 is detachably attached to the lower part of the back side of the front frame 3. On the back side of the substrate mounting base 88, a power supply substrate case 89 storing a power supply substrate 89a and a payout control substrate 90a. Are respectively detachably mounted.

  FIG. 6A is a schematic block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 6 (a), the main control board 82a controls the game control operation. The game information display means 50, the normal symbol starting means 61, the first special symbol starting means 62, the second special symbol on the game board 16 are provided. The starting means 63, the big winning means 64, the normal winning means 65, and the like are connected via, for example, a relay board (not shown), and in the lower order, based on a control command from the main control board 82a, voice output, electrical decoration An effect control board 83a for effect control such as light emission and movable body drive, a liquid crystal control board 84a for controlling the liquid crystal display means 66 based on a control command from the effect control board 83a, and a control command from the main control board 82a A discharge control board 90a for controlling the discharge means 28, and a launch control board 91 for controlling the launch means 17 based on a launch control signal from the payout control board 90a. Sub-control means is connected.

  Further, operation means such as a RAM clear switch 92 and setting change operation means 93 and display means such as setting display means 94 and performance display means 95 are connected to the main control board 82a. As shown in FIG. 5, the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93 are both operable from the outside of the main board case 82, and the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 are both main boards. Each is mounted on the main control board 82a in a state visible from the outside of the case 82. Note that the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, the setting display means 94, and the performance display means 95 are desirably arranged at positions that are not covered by the opening / closing cover 85.

  The RAM clear switch 92 is operated when the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on, and can be pressed, for example, from the outside of the main board case 82. The setting change operation means 93 is operated when changing the setting, and can be switched ON / OFF by rotating from the outside of the main board case 82 using, for example, a dedicated key. . In this embodiment, by operating the setting change operation means 93 and the like, the jackpot probability, that is, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be the jackpot mode (probability of winning in the random lottery) is determined in a plurality of stages (here, The setting can be changed to 6 levels (1-6). Details of the setting change will be described later.

  The setting display means 94 displays setting information indicating which one of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. The setting display means 94 is composed of, for example, a one-digit 7-segment LED, and is visually recognized through a transparent main board case 82, for example. It is mounted on the main control board 82a in the main board case 82 so as to be possible. The setting display means 94 can display any one of the setting information “1” to “6” corresponding to the settings 1 to 6, for example, during the setting change period, for example, the setting information before confirmation is displayed. Can display the determined setting information.

  The performance display means 95 displays a so-called base value, and is composed of, for example, four-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d. The performance display means 95 is provided in the main board case 82 so as to be visible through the transparent main board case 82, for example. Is attached to the main control board 82a. The base value is an example of performance information obtained based on the game performance, and is calculated by, for example, “(the number of payouts in a low probability state ÷ the number of outs in a low probability state) × 100”. Note that the performance display means 95 of the present embodiment can switch and display two types of base values, the first base value and the second base value. The first base value is a base value in real time during the unit period from the predetermined point in time until the number of outs reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000), and the second base value is a cumulative value in the previous unit period. Is the base value of.

  As described above, the RAM clear switch 92, the setting change operation means 93, the setting display means 94, and the performance display means 95 are all arranged on the rear side of the gaming machine body 1, and are accessible to access them. Since it is necessary to lock and open the front frame 3, the player cannot operate the RAM clear switch 92 and the setting change operation means 93, and see the display contents of the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95. I can't.

  The effect control board 83a and the liquid crystal control board 84a are connected to an effect interface board 83b connected to the main control board 82a, control commands from the main control board 82a to the effect control board 83a, and liquid crystal control from the effect control board 83a. Both control commands to the board 84a are transmitted via the effect interface board 83b.

  In addition to the various effect means that are controlled by the effect control board 83a, such as the speakers 18, 25, the illumination means 96, the movable effect means 67, etc., the effect buttons 34, the cross operation means 35, etc. that can be operated by the player are provided. For example, the effect control board 83a is connected to the effect control board 83b. In addition, the electrical decoration means 96 is comprised by many LED (illustration omitted) arrange | positioned in the upper and lower decorative covers 27 and 33, the game board 16, etc. FIG.

  Subsequently, a power-on process (FIG. 7) executed in the main control board 82a when the power is turned on will be described. In this power-on process (FIG. 7), first, interrupts are disabled so that interrupt processes such as timer interrupts are not executed (S1), and various initial settings such as interrupt mode, stack pointer, WDT (Watch Dog Timer), and input / output ports are made. (S2), and the RAM clear switch signal is read (S3). This RAM clear switch signal is turned ON when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 92 is pressed.

  Then, the sub-board activation waiting time is set (S4), and the process of clearing the WDT (S5, S6) is repeated while subtracting the value by 1 until the sub-board activation waiting time becomes 0 (S7). Next, the power abnormality signal is read twice, and the process of determining whether or not the power abnormality signal matches (S8, S9) is repeated until it is determined that they match. If the power abnormality signal matches (S9: Yes), it is determined whether or not the power abnormality signal is ON (S10). If it is ON, the loop processing of S8 and S9 is executed again. To do.

  When the power abnormality signal is OFF in S10 (S10: No), the writing operation to the RAM is permitted (S11), and a standby screen display command (BA01H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S12). The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when this standby screen display command (BA01H) is received will be described later.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the power-on signal of the dispensing control board 90a is ON (S14) until the power-on signal is determined to be ON (S14: Yes) while clearing the WDT (S13). By repeating it, the activation check of the payout control board 90a is performed.

  Subsequently, the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 8, and a RAM abnormality is determined (S15). In the present embodiment, any one of the settings 1 to 6 can be selected, and the setting value work area on the RAM is, for example, any one of 0 to 5 depending on which of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. The set value data is stored. Therefore, in S15, when the set value data on the RAM is not within the range of 0 to 5, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal.

  If it is determined in S15 that the RAM is not abnormal (S15: No), it is determined whether or not a setting change start condition is satisfied (S16). In the present embodiment, it is determined that the setting change start condition is satisfied when the front frame 3 is opened and the setting change operation unit 93 is ON. Whether or not the front frame 3 is open can be determined based on a signal from the door opening switch 44.

  If the setting change start condition is satisfied (S16: Yes), the setting change flag indicating whether or not the setting change period is in effect is set to ON (during the setting change period) (S24), and the effect control board is set. A setting changing command (BA5AH) is transmitted to 83a (S25) and RAM clear processing is executed (S26). In the RAM clear process (S26), the RAM area related to the setting, that is, the setting value data and the setting changing flag are not cleared, and the other RAM areas are cleared. The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when the setting changing command (BA5AH) is received will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S15 that the RAM is abnormal (S15: Yes), the setting change process is forcibly started as shown in S21 to S26. That is, first, a setting change waiting command (BA07H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S21), and the determination as to whether or not the setting change start condition is satisfied (S23) satisfies the setting change start condition. Until it is determined (S23: Yes), that is, until the front frame 3 is opened and the setting change operation means 93 is turned on, the WDT is cleared (S22), and the process is repeated. And when it determines with satisfy | filling setting change start conditions (S23: Yes), the process of S24-S26 mentioned above is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of RAM abnormality, unless the setting change start condition is satisfied, that is, unless the hall person in charge opens the front frame 3 and turns on the setting change operation means 93, the next step Can not proceed to. The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when receiving the setting change wait command (BA07H) will be described later.

  If the RAM is not abnormal (S15: No) and the setting change start condition is not satisfied (S16: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch signal is ON (S17). If it is OFF (S17: No), it is determined whether or not the checksums match (S18). If the checksums match (S18: Yes), a backup recovery process (S19) for resuming the game is executed based on the backed up game information immediately before power-off. In this backup recovery process (S19), a power recovery command including a power failure recovery display command (BA03H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a. The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when the power failure recovery display command (BA03H) is received will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch signal is ON (S17: Yes), the RAM clear command (BA02H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S20) and the RAM clear process (S26) is executed. The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received will be described later. If the checksums do not match in S18 (S18: No), the same processing (S21 to S26) as in the case of RAM abnormality (S15: Yes) is executed.

  When the backup recovery process (S19) or the RAM clear process (S26) is completed, the current set value data (values 0 to 5 corresponding to any of the settings 1 to 6) is read from the RAM set value work area and set. Set in the value buffer (S27). At this time, since an appropriate value is not set as setting value data in the case of a RAM abnormality, a predetermined value (for example, 0) of 0 to 5 is set in the setting value buffer, for example.

  Then, the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) is set so that the timer interrupt is executed at a cycle of 4 ms, for example (S28), and the firing permission signal is turned on on condition that the setting change flag is not ON (S29: No). In addition to setting (S30), main loop processing (S31 to S36) is executed. As described above, when the setting change flag is ON (during the setting change period), the launch permission signal is not turned ON, and thus the launching means 17 cannot launch the game ball.

  In the main loop process, interrupts are prohibited (S31), various random numbers are updated (S32), all registers are saved in the stack area (S33), and the performance display aggregation division process (S34) is executed, and then all registers are stored. A series of processes of returning (S35) and permitting an interrupt (S36) are repeatedly executed. Thereby, for example, timer interrupt processing is called and executed at a cycle of 4 ms.

  Here, the performance display totaling division process (S34) calculates a base value (performance information) displayed on the performance display means 95, and is a unit from the predetermined time point until the out number reaches a predetermined number (for example, 60000). During the period, the “number of payouts in the low probability state” and the “number of outs in the low probability state” in the unit period are counted, and the first base value is calculated by dividing the former by the latter. As the second base value, the final first base value in the previous unit period is used as it is.

  Next, timer interrupt processing (FIG. 9) of the main control board 82a will be described. In this timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), first, a power supply abnormality check process (S41) is executed. In this power supply abnormality check process, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, first, a power supply abnormality signal transmitted from the power supply board 89a is read twice (S61). Then, it is determined whether or not the levels of the power supply abnormality signal read twice are coincident (S62). If the levels do not coincide (S62: No), the process returns to S61, and if they coincide (S62: YES). ) Determines whether or not the power supply abnormality signal is ON, that is, whether or not the level of the power supply abnormality signal is “H” level (S63).

  When the level of the power supply abnormality signal is not “H” level (ON) (S63: No), the backup flag is set to OFF (S64), and the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is cleared (S65), and the power supply abnormality is detected. End the check process.

  On the other hand, when the level of the power supply abnormality signal is the “H” level (ON) (S63: Yes), the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is incremented (+1) (S66) and the power supply abnormality confirmation counter after the increment is added. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of 2 has reached 2 (S67). If the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is less than 2 (S67: No), the power supply abnormality check process is terminated.

  If the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter reaches 2 in S67, it is determined that the power supply is abnormal, the setting changing flag is set to OFF (S68), and the data (game information) stored in the RAM is stored. Backup processing (S69 to S72) is performed. That is, the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is cleared (S69), the firing control signal is set to OFF (S70), and the backup flag is set to ON (S71). Then, a checksum is calculated by continuously performing 8-bit addition on the RAM work area, and the calculation result (SUM address) is stored as a checksum value in the SUM storage area of the RAM (S72).

  Thereafter, a power-off command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a or the like (S73), and the RAM protection is validated and the prohibited area is invalidated (S74). Thereby, data writing to the RAM is prohibited in the subsequent processing. In addition, the output data of all output ports is cleared (S75), the timer interrupt is prohibited by the setting process for the CTC (S76), and the infinite loop process is repeated while clearing the WDT. Wait for inactivity.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, when a power supply abnormality occurs during the setting change period, the setting change flag is switched OFF before the power is shut off to forcibly end the setting change period (S68). )

  When the above power supply abnormality check process (S41 in FIG. 9) ends, the setting change process (S42) is subsequently executed. In this setting change process, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not the setting changing flag is ON, that is, whether or not the setting changing period is in progress (S81), and the setting changing flag is ON. If so (S81: Yes), a security signal flag for outputting from the external output terminal that the setting is being changed is set (S82).

  Subsequently, processing (S83 to S88) for changing the value of the setting value buffer based on a predetermined setting changing operation is executed. That is, first, the value of the set value buffer is acquired in the register as the set work value (S83). At the start of the setting change period, the set value data at that time is stored in the set value buffer (S27 in FIG. 8). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change operation has been performed (S84). In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 92 is also used for a setting change operation. In S84, when the ON edge of the RAM clear switch 92 is detected, it is determined that the setting change operation has been performed. Yes.

  Then, on condition that it is determined that the setting change operation has been performed in S84 (S84: Yes), the setting value buffer update processing (S85 to S88) is executed. That is, the register setting work value is incremented (+1) (S85), and if the incremented setting work value is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S86: No), the setting work value is set to 0 (S87). ), The value of the set value buffer is updated with the new set work value (S88). Thereby, during the setting change period, the value of the setting value buffer is cyclically changed in the range of 0 to 5 according to the number of times the RAM clear switch 92 is pressed.

  Next, setting display data for designating setting information to be displayed on the setting display means 94 is created based on the value of the setting value buffer (S89). In this S89, since the setting display data is created based on the value of the setting value buffer, the value (for example, any one of 1 to 6) displayed on the setting display means 94 during the setting change period is the setting information at that time. Instead, it shows provisional setting information before confirmation.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a setting change end condition is satisfied (S90). In the present embodiment, when the OFF edge of the setting change operation unit 93 is detected, it is determined that the setting change end condition is satisfied (S90: Yes), and the setting change end processing of S91 to S95 is executed. That is, the setting display data is cleared (S91), the setting changing flag is set to OFF (not in the setting changing period) (S92), and the setting value data stored in the setting value work area is changed to the setting value. Update with the value of the buffer (S93). Thereby, the provisional setting value changed by operating the RAM clear switch 92 during the setting change period is determined. Then, a setting change completion command (BA09H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S94), the firing permission signal is set to ON, and the setting change process is terminated. If the setting change end condition is not satisfied in S90, the setting change end processing in S91 to S95 is not executed. Thus, when the setting change period ends, the launch permission signal is turned ON, and the launching means 17 is ready to launch a game ball. The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when the setting change completion command (BA09H) is received will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the setting change flag is not ON (during the setting change period) in S81 (S81: No), the setting display data is cleared (S96), and it is determined whether the setting error flag is ON (S96). S97). Here, the setting error flag indicates whether or not a setting error is occurring. When an abnormality relating to the setting occurs, that is, for example, the setting value data stored in the setting value work area is within a range of 0 to 5. If not, it is set to ON (S118 described later).

  If the setting error flag is not ON (setting error in progress) in S97 (S97: No), the setting stored in the setting value work area is set on the condition that the setting change operation means 93 is ON (S98: Yes). Setting display data is created based on the value data (S99), and the setting change process is terminated. As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting change period is not in effect, for example, when the person in charge of the game hall opens the front frame 3 and switches the setting change operation means 93 to ON, the setting display means 94 sets the current setting. Information (for example, “1” in the case of setting 1) can be displayed.

  When the setting error flag is ON (S97: Yes) and when the setting change operation means 93 is not ON (S98: No), S99 is not executed, and therefore the display by the setting display means 94 is not performed.

  When the above setting change processing (S42 in FIG. 9) is completed, the processing of S44 to S52 is executed on condition that the setting changing flag is not ON (during the setting change period) (S43: No). That is, an error management process (S44) for monitoring the occurrence of various errors, a timer management process (S45) for managing various timers used for game control, a random number update process (S46) for updating various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, An input management process (S47) for managing detection information by various sensors such as a game ball detection means provided in each winning means, and a prize ball for sending a payout control command to the payout control board 90a based on the input management process of S47. A prize ball management process (S48) for management is executed, followed by a normal symbol management process (S49), a normal electric accessory management process (S50), a special symbol management process (S51), and a special electric accessory management process (S52). ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the error management process (S44) is not executed during the setting change period, so that the error determination is not performed, and the error determination is possible after the setting change period ends. In addition, during the setting change period, it is impossible to fire (S29, S30 in FIG. 8, S95 in FIG. 11), but the input management process (S47) related to the winning of the game ball to each winning means is not performed and the setting is changed. Input management processing is also performed when the period is over and the camera is ready to fire.

  The normal symbol management process (S49) is for managing the variation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 51. Based on the fact that the normal symbol starter 61 detects the game ball, the normal random number information such as a hit determination random number value or the like. Is stored in a first-in first-out storage area with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4) as a limit, and the normal symbol display means 51 is in a state in which variable display is possible, and the normal reserved number On the condition that the hit determination random number value is extracted from the head of the normal random number information queue, and the hit determination random number value matches the predetermined hit determination value or not. In addition to making a judgment (hit judgment) of the deviation, the stop symbol and the fluctuation time after the fluctuation of the normal symbol are selected based on the hit judgment result, and the normal symbol display means 51 is selected. It is adapted to perform variations of that normal symbol.

  Further, the ordinary electric utility management process (S50) manages the ordinary profit state, and the stop symbol after the variation of the ordinary symbol display means 51 is determined to be the hit mode based on the hit determination result of S49 being hit. In this case, a normal profit state is generated in which the opening / closing part 78 of the second special symbol starting means 63 is changed to an open state according to a predetermined opening / closing pattern.

  The special symbol management process (S51) is a process for managing the variation of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. In this special symbol management process, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, first, a game ball wins either the first special symbol starter 62 or the second special symbol starter 63 between the time of the previous interruption and this time. It is determined whether or not (a game ball is detected) (S101, S103). When the first special symbol starting means 62 is won, the first start winning process (S102) is performed. When the second special symbol starting means 63 is awarded, the second start winning process (S102) is performed. S104) is executed.

  In the first and second start winning processes (S102, S104), for example, first and second special random number information including a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and other random number values are set to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, (4 each) is stored in the first-in first-out storage area as a limit, and a hold addition command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a based on the first and second special hold numbers after the increase. In the first and second start winning processes (S102, S104), for example, at the time of acquisition of the first and second special random number information acquired at the time of winning the game ball to the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, for example. In addition, it is possible to execute the pre-reading determination as to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value included in the first and second special random number information matches the jackpot determination value (whether or not the jackpot determination value). The result of this pre-reading determination is transmitted to the effect control board 83a or the like by a hold addition command, for example.

  Subsequently, a symbol variation status indicating a situation related to the variation of the first and second special symbols is determined (S105). If the symbol variation status is 00H or 01H (waiting for variation), a special symbol variation start process (S106) is performed. , 02H (during change), special symbol changing process (S107) is executed, and if 03H (during confirmation), special symbol check time process (S108) is executed.

  In the special symbol fluctuation start process (S106) executed when the symbol fluctuation status is 00H or 01H (waiting for fluctuation), for example, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the second special reserved number is zero. (S112) If the second special reserved number is not 0 (S112: No), the second special reserved number is decremented by 1 (S112a) and a hold subtraction command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S114). ).

  If the second special reserved number is 0 in S112 (S112: Yes), it is determined whether the first special reserved number is 0 (S113), and the first special reserved number is not 0. (S113: No), 1 is subtracted from the first special reserved number (S113a), and a hold subtract command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S114). By the above processing, the symbol variation of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the symbol variation of the first special symbol.

  If both the first and second special reserved numbers are 0 (S113: Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation status is 00H (S126). If it is not 00H (S126: No), the symbol is determined. The change status is changed to 00H (S127), and a customer waiting demo command (BA04H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S128), and the special symbol change start process is terminated. If the symbol variation status is 00H (S126: Yes), that is, if S127 and S128 have already been executed after the variation is on standby, S127 and S128 are skipped. Thus, the customer waiting demonstration command is transmitted when the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is completed and the first and second special reserved numbers are both 0 at that time. The processing (FIG. 24) on the side of the effect control board 83a when the customer waiting demonstration command (BA04H) is received will be described later.

  Subsequent to S114, a jackpot determination process (S117) is executed on condition that a setting error is not in progress. That is, it is first determined whether or not the setting error flag is ON (S115), the setting flag is not ON (S115: No), and the setting value data stored in the setting value work area is 0 to 5. The jackpot determination process (S117) is executed on the condition that it is within the range (S116: Yes). In other cases, that is, when the setting error flag is ON (S115: Yes), and the set value data is 0-5. If it is not within the range (S116: No), the jackpot determination process (S117) is skipped. When the set value data is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S116: No), it is determined that a setting error (abnormality related to the setting) is set, for example, the setting error flag is set to ON (S118) and the effect control board 83a. A RAM abnormality command is transmitted to (S119).

  The jackpot determination process (S117) is a jackpot determination / decision determination (jackpot determination) by random number lottery. By executing the process shown in FIG. 14, a queue of first special random number information or second special random number information is obtained. The top jackpot determination random number value is extracted from the table, and the jackpot determination / loss is determined according to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value.

  Here, the jackpot determination value is set to a predetermined range (for example, 10001 to 10217, or 10001 to 12184) in the range (for example, 0 to 65535) that the jackpot determination random number value can take as shown in FIG. If the jackpot determination random number is within the predetermined range, the jackpot is determined, and if it is not within the predetermined range, the jackpot determination random number is lost. The jackpot probability includes a low probability and a high probability. When the probability is high, the range (predetermined range) of the jackpot determination value is wider than when the probability is low. In the present embodiment, the lower limit value is common to the range of the jackpot determination value when the probability is low (for example, 10001 to 10217) and the range of the jackpot determination value when the probability is high (for example, 10001 to 12184), The upper limit is different. Therefore, the range of the jackpot determination value when the probability is low is included in the range of the jackpot determination value when the probability is high.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the jackpot probability can be changed in six steps (settings 1 to 6), the upper limit value among the lower limit value and the upper limit value of the jackpot determination value range differs depending on the settings 1 to 6. It is That is, as shown in the jackpot determination table of FIG. 16, a reference value (first information) is set for each of the lower limit value and the upper limit value (low probability and high probability) of the jackpot determination value range, and the reference upper limit value ( An added value (low probability and high probability) (difference value, second information) for low probability and high probability is set for each of the settings 1 to 6. Here, although 2 bytes are required to express the reference value, the added values corresponding to the low probability and the high probability (low accuracy difference value, high accuracy difference value) may be expressed in 1 byte. (In the case of the present embodiment, all the added values corresponding to the low probability can be expressed by 1 byte), and the lower limit value and the upper limit value (low probability and high probability) of the jackpot determination value range are left as it is for each setting 1-6. The storage capacity can be suppressed as compared with the case of storing values (2 bytes each).

  In the example of FIG. 16, the jackpot probabilities (low probabilities) for the settings 1 to 6 are about 1/300, 1/280, 1/260, 1/240, 1/220, 1/200, respectively, and the jackpot probability (High probability) is about 1/30, 1/28, 1/26, 1/24, 1/22, 1/20, respectively. In the example of FIG. 16, the addition value corresponding to setting 1 is 0 for both low accuracy and high accuracy, and the reference upper limit value is the upper limit value for setting 1 as it is. There is no need to remember about.

  The processing procedure of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 14) will be specifically described. First, the jackpot determination random number value is compared with a reference lower limit value (10000 in FIG. 16) of the jackpot determination value (S131). If it is below the reference lower limit value (S131: Yes), it becomes “out of” and the jackpot determination process is terminated as it is.

  If the jackpot determination random number value is larger than the reference lower limit value in S131 (S131: No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is in a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is high (S132). (S132: Yes), the high-accuracy reference upper limit value (12185 in FIG. 16) is added to the high-accuracy addition value corresponding to the set value (any one of settings 1 to 6) at that time to calculate the upper limit value. If it is not in the probability change state (S132: No), the low accuracy reference upper limit value (10218 in FIG. 16) is set to the low accuracy corresponding to the set value at that time (any one of settings 1 to 6). Is added to calculate the upper limit value (S133). As a result, for example, the upper limit value with low probability in setting 1 is 10218 (= 10218 + 0), and the upper limit value with high probability in setting 3 is 12521 (= 12185 + 336), for example.

  Then, the jackpot determination random number value is compared with the calculated upper limit value (S135). For example, if the jackpot determination random number value is equal to or less than the upper limit value (S135: Yes), the jackpot determination flag becomes “hit”, and the jackpot determination flag indicates “5AH” "" Is set and the jackpot determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination random number value is larger than the upper limit value (S135: No), it becomes “disconnected” and the jackpot determination process is terminated as it is.

  At this time, the value of the jackpot determination flag is cleared at the start of the jackpot game, for example, even in the case of the jackpot mode due to the previous symbol variation, so the jackpot determination flag in the case of this “out of game” is always “00H”. It has become. Here, since the jackpot determination process described above (S117 in FIG. 13) is not executed in the case of a setting error as described above, the jackpot determination flag in the case of a setting error is always “00H” (out).

  Returning to the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 13), the description will be continued. Subsequent to the processing of S115 to S119, a special stop symbol selection process (S120) for selecting a stop symbol after variation of the first and second special symbols, and a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of the effect symbol 80 (S121). ).

  In the variation pattern selection process (S121), for example, as shown in FIG. 17, it is first determined whether or not the setting error flag is ON (during setting error) (S141). If the setting error flag is not ON (S141: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit determination flag is 5AH (big hit) (S142). If the big hit determination flag is not 5AH, the deviation variation pattern table (FIG. 18). ) Is selected (S143), if it is 5AH, the jackpot variation pattern table (FIG. 19) is selected (S148).

  When the deviation variation pattern table (FIG. 18) is selected (S143), the type of deviation based on the symbol determination random number value included in the special random number information (for example, the first special random number information in the case of the first special symbol). Is selected (S144). In this embodiment, three types of deviations 1 to 3 are provided. In the deviation fluctuation pattern table (FIG. 18), when the deviation is 1, the selection rate of the fluctuation pattern is the special reserved number (for example, the first special symbol). In this case, it changes according to the first special reserve number) but does not change with the set value, and in the case of outliers 2 and 3, the variation pattern selection rate changes according to the set value but does not change with the special reserve number. It is like that. Of course, a deviation may be provided in which the selection rate of the variation pattern changes based on both the special reserved number and the set value.

  When the shift 1 is selected in S144 (S145: Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value is selected according to the number of special reservations (S146), and either of the shifts 2 and 3 is selected. In this case (S145: No), the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the type of deviation and the set value at that time (any one of settings 1 to 6) (S147). For example, when the first special symbol variation is selected as 1 and the first special reserved number after subtraction is 3, the normal variation pattern of 4s and the normal reach variation pattern are selected at a ratio of 190: 10. The

  The first special symbol shift variation pattern table shown in FIG. 18A has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of loss 1, the normal fluctuation pattern and the normal reach fluctuation pattern, which are in a deviation mode without going through reach, are selected, and the normal fluctuation pattern is selected with a shorter fluctuation time as the number of special reserved patterns increases. It has become so. In the case of deviations 2 and 3, only the super reach variation pattern is selected, and the selection rate of each variation pattern is set to the same value in settings 1 and 2, settings 3 and 4, and settings 5 and 6, respectively. . Further, in the case of the loss 2, the selection ratio of the super reach 4 is the highest in the settings 1 and 2 and the selection ratio of the super reach 1 is the lowest, while the super reach 1 is reversed in the settings 3 to 6. Is the highest, and the selectivity of Super Reach 4 is the lowest. Also, in the case of outage 3, only super reach 1 is selected in settings 1 and 2, only super reach 2 and 3 are set in settings 3 and 4, and only super reach 4 is selected in settings 5 and 6. Yes. Thereby, the player can predict the set value to some extent by the appearance tendency of the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80 corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol. Of course, it is also possible to provide a deviation in which the selection rates of the respective variation patterns are different in all of the settings 1 to 6.

  On the other hand, in the deviation variation pattern table of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 18B, only the normal variation pattern having the longest variation time (here 12 s) is selected regardless of the type of deviation, the number of special reservations, and the set value. It is targeted.

  When the jackpot variation pattern table (FIG. 19) is selected (S148), the jackpot based on the symbol determination random number value included in the special random number information (for example, the first special random number information in the case of the first special symbol). Is selected (S149). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, four types of jackpots are provided: normal 4R, normal 6R, probability variation 6R, and probability variation 10R. Then, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value is selected according to the type of jackpot selected in S149 and the set value (any one of settings 1 to 6) at that time (S150). For example, when the probability variation 10R is selected in the variation of the second special symbol, if the setting is 6, the super reach 1-4 variation pattern is selected at a ratio of 5: 70: 5: 120.

  The normal 4R and the normal 6R are jackpots that, for example, cause a short-time state after the jackpot game ends, and during the jackpot game, for example, four rounds and six rounds, respectively, are played.

  During the short-time state, for example, the variation time of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 is switched to a shortened variation time shorter than the normal variation time for the first and second special symbols, and the hit probability for the normal symbol From the normal probability (for example, 1/10) to the high probability (for example, 1 / 1.3), the variation time from the normal variation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), the second special symbol The opening / closing pattern of the starting means 63 is switched from a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening) to a special opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening). The short-time state starts when the jackpot game ends, and ends when, for example, the first and second special symbols fluctuate a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or until the next jackpot game has occurred.

  Further, the probability variation 6R and the probability variation 10R are jackpots that, for example, generate a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends, and during the jackpot game, for example, there are six rounds and ten rounds each with a ball. During the probability variation state, for example, in addition to the switching similar to the short-time state, the number (range) of jackpot determination values increases (see FIG. 15), so that the jackpot probability is switched from a low probability to a high probability. Yes. Note that the probability change state starts when the jackpot game ends, for example, ends when the next jackpot game occurs.

  The jackpot variation pattern table of the first special symbol shown in FIG. 19A has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of the normal 4R and the probability variation 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same in the settings 1 and 2, the settings 3 and 4, and the settings 5 and 6, respectively. Are all the same in the selection rates 1 to 6 of each variation pattern. In addition, the normal fluctuation big hit fluctuation pattern that becomes a big hit mode without going through reach is a selection target only in the case of any of the settings 1 and 2 in normal 4R and the normal 6R. In all cases, the selection ratio of the super reach 4 is the highest among the super reach 1 to 4, but in the case of the normal 4R and the probability variation 10R in which the selection ratio varies depending on the set value, the settings 5 and 6 In some cases, the selection ratio of super reach 2 is high following super reach 4, whereas in other cases, for example, settings 1 to 4, the selection ratio is higher in the order of super reach 1 to 4. Of course, you may provide the jackpot which changed the selection rate of each fluctuation pattern by all the settings 1-6.

  Further, the jackpot variation pattern table of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 19B has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of the normal 4R, the probability variation 6R, and the probability variation 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same in the settings 1 and 2, the settings 3 and 4, and the settings 5 and 6, respectively. Are all the same in the selection rates 1 to 6 of each variation pattern. In addition, the normal variation big hit variation pattern is a selection target only in the case of either the setting 1 or 2 in the normal 4R. In all cases, the selection ratio of the super reach 4 is the highest among the super reach 1 to 4, but in the case of the normal 4R, the probability variation 6R, and the probability variation 10R in which the selectivity varies depending on the set value, the setting 5 In the case of, 6, the selection rate of super reach 2 is high following super reach 4, whereas in other cases, for example, settings 1 to 4, the selection rate increases in the order of super reach 1 to 4. ing. Thereby, the player can predict the set value to some extent by the appearance tendency of the variation pattern of the effect symbol 80 corresponding to the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  If the setting error flag is ON (setting error is in progress) in S141 (S141: Yes), the setting error variation pattern table (FIG. 20) is selected (S151), and special random number information (for example, the first special symbol) is selected. In this case, the type of deviation is selected based on the symbol determination random number value included in the first special random number information) (S152). When the deviation 1 is selected in S152 (S153: Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number value is selected according to the number of special reservations (S154), and either of the deviations 2 and 3 is selected. In this case (S153: No), the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value is selected according to the type of deviation (S155). For example, when the first special symbol variation is selected as 1 and the first special reserved number after subtraction is 1, the normal variation pattern of 8 s is selected.

  In the setting error variation pattern table shown in FIG. 20, only the outlier 1 of the outages 1 to 3 is selected, and only the normal variation pattern is selected, and when the first special symbol fluctuates, it is special. The normal variation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected as the number of reserved is larger, and only the specific normal variation pattern (here, 12s with the longest variation time) is selected regardless of the number of special reserved when the second special symbol is varied. It has become. In this way, in the case of a setting error, only the normal variation pattern is selected as a selection target so that a so-called intense variation pattern or the like is not selected. For the same purpose, in the case of a setting error, it is desirable not to make a notice appear on the production control board 83a side.

  Returning to the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 13), the description will be continued. Following the variation pattern selection process (S121) described above, a variation pattern command corresponding to the selected variation pattern and a stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol selected in S120 are transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S122, Simultaneously with S123), the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started to change (S124), the symbol change status is changed to 02H (being changed) (S125), and the special symbol change start process is ended.

  In the special symbol management process of FIG. 12, when the special symbol variation start process (S106) is completed and the symbol variation status becomes 02H (variing), the special symbol varying processing (S107) is executed from the next interruption. In the special symbol changing process (S107), for example, based on the fact that the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in S121 has elapsed since the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the first and second special symbols. Is stopped, a change stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 83a, and the symbol change status is changed to 03H (during confirmation).

  When the special symbol changing process (S107) ends and the symbol fluctuation status becomes 03H (under confirmation), the special symbol confirmation time processing (S108) is executed from the next interruption. In this special symbol confirmation time processing (S108), for example, when a predetermined confirmation time (for example, 500 msec) has elapsed since the fluctuation stop of the first and second special symbols, the symbol variation status is set to 01H (waiting for variation). At the same time, various variables related to changes in the first and second special symbols are initialized, and when the stop symbol after the change becomes a jackpot, for example, initial values are set for various variables related to jackpot games, etc. Perform preparatory processing to start the jackpot game, such as setting.

  Returning to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the description will be continued. The special electric accessory management process (S52) executed following the special symbol management process (S51) described above manages the jackpot game, and the result of the jackpot determination (S117 in FIG. 13) is a jackpot. , A jackpot game (first, first game) that changes the big winning means 64 to an open state according to a predetermined opening pattern when the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 53, 54 becomes a big hit mode (specific mode). The second special profit state) is generated. The release pattern of the jackpot game in this embodiment is 4R, 6R, or 10R depending on the type of jackpot selected in S149 of FIG.

  When the above S44 to S52 are executed or when S44 to S52 are skipped because it is during the setting change period (S43: Yes), the external terminal process (S53) and the LED management process (S54) are subsequently performed. Execute. In the external terminal process (S53), a process for outputting various information from the external output terminal to an external device such as a hall computer is performed.

  The LED management process (S54) is to perform light emission management of the LEDs constituting the game information display means 50, the setting display means 94, the performance display means 95, and the like. In the present embodiment, the game information display means 50 and the performance display means 95 are driven by a dynamic lighting method, and the setting display means 94 are driven by a static lighting method.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the 1-byte dynamic lighting commons C0 to C7 can be output from the LED common port of the main control board 82a. Among these, the dynamic lighting commons C0 to C3 lines are displayed as game information display. Dynamic lighting common lines C4 to C7 are connected to the LED groups 50a to 50d of the means 50 to 7-segment display portions 95a to 95d of the performance display means 95, respectively.

  Further, 1-byte dynamic lighting data D10 to D17 and D20 to D27 can be output from the LED data ports 1 and 2 of the main control board 82a, respectively, and the dynamic lighting data D10 to D17 lines of the LED data port 1 are game information. The lines of the dynamic lighting data D20 to D27 of the LED data port 2 are connected to the 7-segment display sections 95a to 95d of the performance display means 95 to the LED groups 50a to 50d of the display means 50, respectively.

  Furthermore, 1-byte static lighting data D30 to D37 can be output from the LED data port 3 of the main control board 82a, and the lines of the static lighting data D30 to D37 are connected to the setting display means 94.

  In the LED management process (S54), as shown in FIG. 21, first, a clear signal is output to the LED common port and the LED data port to clear the port (S161), and the LED output counter is incremented (+1) (S162). ). Then, common data corresponding to the LED output counter value is selected from the LED common output selection table (FIG. 23A) (S163), and the common data is output to the LED common port (S164).

  In the LED common output selection table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23A, first common data for turning on common C0 and common C4 and second common for turning on common C1 and common C5. There are four types of common data: data, third common data for turning on common C2 and common C6, and fourth common data for turning on common C3 and common C7. Four common data are cyclically selected in that order according to an increase in the LED output counter.

  As a result, for each interrupt (for example, every 4 ms), the lighting target of the game information display means 50 sequentially changes in the order of LED groups 50a → 50b → 50c → 50d → 50a →. The object changes sequentially in the order of 7-segment display portion 95a → 95b → 95c → 95d → 95a →.

  Subsequently, with respect to the LED output counter, the value of the sixth bit when the lowest bit is set to the first bit is determined (S165), and two LED data output information tables A and B (FIG. 23B) according to the value. ) Is selected (S166a, 166b). Thus, the LED data output information table can be switched every 32 interruptions (128 ms).

  Here, the LED data output information tables A and B correspond to the LED data port 1 connected to the game information display means 50, and as shown in FIG. 23, the first to fourth common data respectively. 1st-4th LED data A0-A3, B0-B3 are provided. That is, the first LED data A0, B0 is LED data of the LED group 50a (first special symbol display means 53) of the game information display means 50 corresponding to the common C0, and the second LED data A1, B1 is common C1. LED data of the LED group 50b (second special symbol display means 54) of the corresponding game information display means 50, and the third LED data A2 and B2 are LED groups 50c (special of the game information display means 50 corresponding to the common C2). The fourth LED data A3 and B3 are LED data of the LED group 50d (ordinary symbol display means 51 etc.) of the game information display means 50 corresponding to the common C3.

  When one of the LED data output information tables A and B is selected (S166a, S166b), LED data corresponding to the value of the LED output counter is selected from the LED data output information table (S167), and the LED data is converted into LED data. The data is output to port 1 (S168).

  Through the above processing, the four LED groups 50a to 50d of the game information display means 50 can be lit while being sequentially switched every 4 ms, and two types of display modes can be switched every 128 ms in the same group.

  Further, the setting display data corresponding to the setting display means 94 is output to the LED data port 3 (S169), and the LED management process is terminated. This setting display data is created in S89 and S99 of the setting change process (FIG. 11). Thus, provisional setting information before confirmation is displayed during the setting change period on the setting display means 94, and after confirmation when the setting change operation means 93 is ON except during the setting change period. The setting information of is displayed.

  Returning to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 9), the description will be continued. When the LED management process (S54) described above is completed, the performance display update process (S56) is executed after saving the contents of all registers in the stack area (S55).

  This performance display update process (S56) is a process for updating the display of the performance display means 95 based on the first and second base values calculated in the performance display totaling division process (S34 in FIG. 8). As described above, in the present embodiment, drive control by the dynamic lighting method is performed for the performance display unit 95, and the 7-segment display units 95a to 95d corresponding to the common C4 to C7 are interrupted in S164 of the LED management process (FIG. 21). In this performance display update process (S56), the LED data corresponding to the selected 7-segment display unit is generated and output to the LED data port 2 (FIG. 22). Thus, since the performance display update process (S56) is executed even during the setting change period, the display by the performance display means 95 is performed regardless of whether or not it is during the setting change period.

  The four 7-segment display portions 95a to 95d of the performance display means 95 are, for example, an upper two-digit 7-segment display portions 95a and 95b, an identification display portion indicating the type of base value, and a lower two-digit 7-segment display portion 95c. 95d is a numerical value display section for displaying the numerical value of the base value. When the first base value is displayed, "bL." Is displayed on the identification display section, and when the second base value is displayed, the identification display is displayed. "B6." Is displayed in each part. Further, when the first and second base values are not calculated, for example, the identification display unit is blinked and “−−” or the like is displayed on the numerical display unit.

  Further, the performance display means 95 is always operated (lighted), and the first base value and the second base value are switched every predetermined time (for example, 5 s). For example, the performance is displayed only for a predetermined period such as when the door is opened. The display means 95 may be activated, or the first and second base values may be switched based on button operations or the like.

  When the above performance display update processing (S56) ends, the saved register contents are restored (S57), WDT is cleared (S58), and the timer interrupt processing ends.

  Next, the control operation of the effect control board 83a will be described. The effect control board 83a controls effects by various effect means such as the liquid crystal display means 66, the illumination means 96, the speakers 18, 25, and the movable effect means 67. As shown in FIG. Time control means 101, special reserved number display control means 102, pre-reading notice effect control means 103, symbol variation effect control means 104, normal notice effect control means 105, customer waiting effect control means 106, and the like are provided.

  The power-on control means 101 controls various rendering means such as the liquid crystal display means 66 based on receiving various control commands from the main control board 82a when the power is turned on.

  FIG. 24 shows the main control board when the power is initially turned on (when the RAM is cleared), when the setting is changed (other than the RAM error), when the setting is changed (RAM error), and when the power is restored (when the backup is restored). An example of the operation contents of the received command from 82a and the corresponding liquid crystal display means 66, illumination means 96, speakers 18, 25, and movable effect means 67 is shown. When power is initially turned on (at the time of RAM clear operation), when the standby screen display command (BA01H) is received (S12 in FIG. 7), character information such as “Please Wait” is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66. All the illumination means 96 are turned off, and no sound such as BGM is output from the speakers 18 and 25 (silence), and the movable effect means 67 performs an initial operation (initialization operation). When the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received thereafter (S20 in FIG. 8), the following RAM clear notification is performed. That is, a predetermined symbol form based on the effect symbol 80 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, for example, “7 · 3 · 1” (low accuracy screen), and all the illumination means 96 are lit, and the speakers 18 and 25 are predetermined. Although the RAM clear sound is output, the movable effect means 67 after the initial operation is maintained at the origin position, for example, (no change).

  When a setting other than a RAM error is changed, when a standby screen display command (BA01H) is received, the same processing as when the power is initially turned on (at the time of RAM clear operation) is performed, and then a command for changing setting (BA5AH) is issued. When received (S25 in FIG. 8), the liquid crystal display means 66 displays character information such as “setting change in progress” indicating that the setting change period is in progress, and changes the illumination means 96 to a predetermined setting change, for example. Light is emitted in the middle pattern, and a predetermined setting change sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25. However, the movable effect means 67 after the initial operation is maintained at the origin position, for example, (no change). ing. Then, when the setting change completion command (BA09H) is received (S94 in FIG. 11), in addition to the same processing as when the RAM clear command (BA02H) is received, for example, the setting change is completed in the liquid crystal display means 66, for example. Character information such as “setting changed” is displayed.

  As described above, when the setting change process (start of the setting change period) and the RAM clear process are executed, for example, the first notification performed at the end of the setting change process and the RAM clear process are executed without executing the setting change process. The RAM clear notification (second notification) to be performed in the case of having performed, for example, is that character information such as “setting changed” indicating that the former has completed the setting change on the liquid crystal display means 66 is displayed. The notification mode is different, and for example, other notification modes including the design mode of the effect design 80 displayed first on the liquid crystal display means 66 are common.

  When the setting is changed when the RAM is abnormal, the standby screen display command (BA01H), the setting changing command (BA5AH), and the setting change completion command (BA09H) are received. When the setting change waiting command (BA07H) is received (S21 in FIG. 8), the liquid crystal display means 66 is prompted to change the setting, such as “Please open the door and change the setting”. For example, the illumination means 96 is made to emit light in a predetermined setting change waiting pattern, and a predetermined setting change waiting sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25. Is, for example, maintained in a stopped state at the origin position (no change).

  When the power is turned off (when the backup is restored), when the standby screen display command (BA01H) is received, the same processing as when the power is initially turned on (RAM clear operation) is performed, and then the power failure recovery display command When (BA03H) is received (S19 in FIG. 8), the liquid crystal display means 66 displays character information such as “Restored from power failure, please resume game” to prompt the game to resume. For example, the lighting means 96 is kept completely off, the speakers 18 and 25 are kept muted, and the movable effect means 67 after the initial operation is kept stopped at the origin position (no change). It is like that.

  The special reserved number display control means 102 controls the display of the first and second special reserved numbers on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first special reserved number corresponding to the increase or decrease of the first and second special reserved numbers. Corresponding to the first reserved images X1 to X4 for the number (maximum 4), the second reserved images Y1 to Y4 for the second special reserved number (maximum 4), and the changing first and second special symbols The changing pending image Z is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66.

  In this embodiment, since the reserved memory of the second special symbol is preferentially digested over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, the second special symbol side is also given priority for the hold display, as shown in FIG. The second reserved images Y1 to Y4 are partially overlapped and displayed on the front side of the reserved images X1 to X4. When a hold addition command relating to the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, one of the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 is additionally displayed at the end of the queue. When the hold subtraction command relating to the first and second special hold numbers is received from the main control board 82a, the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 are directed one by one toward the front side of the queue. In addition to shifting, the pushed first and second held images X1, Y1 are moved to a predetermined position, for example, and changed to a changing hold image Z. In the present embodiment, the display color (display mode) of the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 and the changing hold image Z is set to, for example, “white” as a default, and a hold change notice described later is executed. Is changed in accordance with the scenario selected by the pre-reading notice effect control means 103.

  The prefetch notice effect control means 103 controls the prefetch notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is based on the pre-reading determination result by the main control board 82a, and whether or not the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second big hit modes and the big hit game is generated, etc. Based on the pre-reading determination result, for example, the “continuous notice” for performing the same aspect in multiple symbol variations up to the symbol variation corresponding to the special random number information subject to the pre-reading determination, There is a “hold change notice” that changes (changes) the display mode of the first and second hold images (hold display) X1 to Y1 based on the prefetch determination result. In this embodiment, it is assumed that “holding change notice” can be executed as a prefetch notice effect.

  When receiving the hold addition command from the main control board 82a, the prefetch notice effect control means 103 receives a prefetch determination result (here, a jackpot determination result and a variation pattern selection result) obtained from the hold addition command, and a set value (settings 1 to 1). 6) and whether or not the lottery regarding the hold change notice is executed (with / without lottery) based on the hold change notice selection table (FIG. 25). In the case of the pending change notice selection table shown in FIG. 25, for example, when the setting is 1 for the super reach 1 deviation variation pattern, “no lottery” is selected, and for example, when the setting is 6 for the super reach 4 big hit variation pattern, “with lottery” is selected. Is done. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, the pending change notice is performed only in the case of the super reach variation pattern. Therefore, in the case of a setting error (see FIG. 20) in which only the normal variation pattern is selected, there is always no lottery.

  In the example of FIG. 25, the selection result with / without lottery for super-reach 4 is a high setting (here, settings 5 and 6) and a lower setting (here, settings 1 to 4). As a result, the appearance rate of the pending change notice is lower in the case of the high setting than in the low setting.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice effect control unit 103 selects the lottery execution ("Yes" in FIG. 25), the pre-reading determination result (here, the jackpot determination result) and the set value (any one of the settings 1 to 6) Based on the scenario selection table (FIG. 26 (a)) regarding the pending change notice, one is selected from a plurality of pending change notice scenarios. Here, in the hold change notice of the present embodiment, the first and second hold images X1 to Y1 and the changing hold image Z are set to “white”, “blue”, “green”, “red”, “danger”. The first and second reserved images X1 to Y1 can be displayed in a predetermined display color (display mode) when winning the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63. After the display of ~ (hold display) is started, the display color is changed from “white” → “blue” → “green” → “red” → “danger pattern” at the timing when the number of special hold changes (up to 4 times) It can be changed in order. However, if the number of special reservations at the time of starting winning is less than 4, the display color corresponding to the case of subtraction 3 of reservation may be skipped. The “danger pattern” is, for example, a black pattern “Danger” arranged on a yellow background.

  The pending change notice scenario of the present embodiment includes 15 types of scenarios 1 to 15 shown in FIG. 26A, and the display color change patterns are different. Note that scenario 1 is basically the same as the case where the change notice is not executed because the default color “white” does not change from the start winning prize until the change.

  In addition, the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 26A is a table common to the settings 1 to 6, and only the distribution according to the prefetch determination result is set, so any of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. Regardless of whether or not the pre-reading determination result is out of order, for example, any one of scenarios 1 to 15 is selected at a distribution ratio of 8450: 500: 500:...: 10: 10, and the pre-reading determination result is a big hit. If there is, any one of scenarios 1 to 15 is selected at a distribution ratio of 0: 10: 40: 200:...: 1250: 1350.

  Even if the allocation ratios in the scenario selection table are common to the settings 1 to 6, the jackpot probability is about 1/300, 1/280, 1/260, 1/240, 1 in the settings 1-6. / 220 and 1/200 are all different, the appearance rate of each scenario differs for each setting 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 26 (b). Therefore, the jackpot in each scenario as shown in FIG. 26 (c). The reliability is also different for each setting 1-6. That is, in the same scenario, the higher the jackpot probability, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  As is clear from FIG. 26C, when the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 26A is used, the final display color is “blue” rather than “white” and “green” rather than “blue”. If “red” is higher than “green”, the “danger pattern” is more reliable than “red”, and the final display color is the same if the final display color is the same. The jackpot reliability is higher in the case where the final display color is not changed from the start winning prize than in the case where the color other than the color is changed to the final display color.

  In the example of FIG. 26C, the jackpot reliability when the final display color is “danger pattern” (specific display mode) is, for example, 29% (predetermined value) or more in any of the settings 1 to 6 On the other hand, the jackpot reliability when the final display color is other than “danger pattern” is less than 29% (predetermined value) in any of the settings 1 to 6.

  The symbol variation effect control means 104 performs display control of the effect symbol 80 and accompanying audio output, illumination light emission, and the like. When the variation pattern command is received from the main control board 82a, the designated variation pattern is displayed. On the basis of the variation pattern scenario corresponding to, and the notice effect scenario selected by the normal notice effect control means 105, the change of the effect symbol 80 and the accompanying voice output and light emission are started, and the change stop command is received. Sometimes, the change of the production symbol 80 is stopped by the stop symbol selected based on the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command, and the sound output and the light emission are accordingly stopped.

  The normal notice effect control means 105 controls the normal notice effect. The normal announcement effect is based on the jackpot determination result by the jackpot determination process (S117 in FIG. 13) on the main control board 82a side, and the stop symbol after the symbol variation is the first and second jackpot modes during the symbol variation. There are so-called “pseudo-ream”, “SU notice”, “timer notice”, “resurrection effect”, “premier notice”, and the like.

  Here, the “pseudo-ream” is an effect in which the effect design 80 is varied a plurality of times by the liquid crystal display means 66 while the first and second special symbols are varied once. The reliability is set to be high. In addition, the “SU notice” includes a plurality of stages (for example, SU1) of predetermined rendering steps including display of the rendering symbol 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 during the variation of the first and second special symbols, for example, depending on the jackpot reliability. ~ 5 stages of SU5) are executed up to a predetermined stage, and for example, the jackpot reliability is set to be higher as the stage of the stage is advanced. “Timer advance notice” is an effect of, for example, displaying a timer image at a predetermined timing on the liquid crystal display means 66 and measuring time (for example, countdown). For example, the longer the time is set, the higher the jackpot reliability is set. Has been. “Restoration effect” is an effect that revives from a state in which a loss or the like is displayed and becomes, for example, a jackpot mode, and “Premier notice” is an effect that the appearance rate is extremely low, and when it appears, for example, a probable jackpot is determined.

  When the normal notice effect control means 105 receives the variation pattern command from the main control board 82a, the information (here, the jackpot determination result and the variation pattern selection result) obtained from the variation pattern command and the set value (settings 1 to 6). Whether or not a lottery related to the normal notice effect is to be executed (with / without lottery) or the like is selected based on the normal notice effect selection table (FIG. 27). In the case of the normal notice effect selection table shown in FIG. 27, for example, in the case of setting 1 in the super reach 1 deviation variation pattern, in addition to no pseudo-continuity (number of pseudo-continuous times 0), SU notice, timer notice, resurrection notice, premier For the advance notice, no lottery is selected. For example, if the Super Reach 4 jackpot variation pattern is set to 6, there will be a lottery for the SU notice, the timer notice, and the Premier notice, in addition to the quasi-continuous 4 times, and the lottery for the revival notice. Is selected. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the normal announcement effect is performed only in the case of the super reach variation pattern. Therefore, in the case of a setting error (see FIG. 20) in which only the normal variation pattern is selected, there is always no lottery.

  In the example of FIG. 27, regarding the SU notice, the selection result with / without lottery for the out-of-order (here, super reach 2) is set to a high setting (here, settings 5 and 6) and lower than that (here, the setting) In the case of settings 1 to 4), the appearance rate of the SU notice is higher in the case of the high setting than in the low setting. In addition, regarding the timer notice, the selection result with / without lottery for the deviation (here, super reach 1 to 4) is set to a high setting (here, settings 5 and 6) and to a setting lower than that (settings 1 to 4 here). ), The appearance rate of the SU notice is higher in the case of the high reach than in the low setting. The appearance rate of SU notice is low.

  In addition, with regard to the premiere notice, the selection result with / without lottery for the jackpot (here Super Reach 2) is set to a high setting (here, settings 5 and 6) and lower than that (settings 1 to 4 here) The appearance rate of the premier notice is higher in the case of the high setting than in the low setting. In the normal notice effect selection table of FIG. 27, the lottery with / without lottery distribution is common to the settings 1 to 6, the lottery is made only in the case of 2 super reach wins, and the others are all without the lottery. However, in the jackpot variation pattern table (FIG. 19) on the main control board 82a side, the selection ratio of the super reach 2 jackpot variation pattern is set higher (here, settings 5 and 6) than when the selection rate is low (settings 1 to 4 here). ) Is higher, and as a result, the appearance rate of the revival effect is higher in the high setting than in the low setting.

  Further, when the lottery execution (“Yes” in FIG. 27) is selected for at least one of the plurality of normal notice effects, the normal notice effect control means 105 selects, for example, a jackpot determination result and a set value for the normal notice effect. One of a plurality of scenarios is selected based on (any of settings 1 to 6) and a scenario selection table (for example, FIG. 28, FIG. 29) regarding each normal notice effect.

  FIG. 28 (a) shows an example of the scenario selection table regarding the SU notice, and for the 15 types of scenarios including the so-called Gasse scenario 1, the distribution ratios in the case of outlier and the case of jackpot are set. Yes. For example, in scenarios 4-6, the final stage is SU3, but the process leading to SU3 is different. In scenario 4, the process steps up from SU1 to SU3 one step at a time. SU1 is skipped and stepped up to SU2 and SU3, and in scenario 6, SU1 and SU2 are skipped and stepped up to SU3.

  In addition, the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 28A is a table common to the settings 1 to 6, and only the distribution according to the jackpot determination result is set, so any of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. For example, if the jackpot determination result is out of place, any of scenarios 1 to 15 is selected with a distribution ratio of 2000: 1500: 500:...: 10: 10, and the jackpot determination result is a jackpot. If there is, any one of scenarios 1 to 15 is selected at a distribution ratio of 0: 10: 40: 200:...: 1250: 1350.

  It should be noted that even if the allocation ratio in the scenario selection table is common to the settings 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 28A, the jackpot probability is about 1/300, 1/280, 1/260 at the settings 1-6. , 1/240, 1/220, 1/200 are all different, so that the appearance rate of each scenario is different for each of the settings 1 to 6 as shown in FIG. 28 (b), and therefore shown in FIG. 28 (c). Thus, the jackpot reliability in each scenario is also different for each setting 1-6. That is, in the same scenario, the higher the jackpot probability, the higher the jackpot reliability.

  As is clear from FIG. 28 (c), when the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 28 (a) is used, the larger the final step, the higher the jackpot reliability, and the same final step. Therefore, the reliability of the jackpot reliability is higher when the final step is suddenly executed than when the final step is reached through several steps.

  FIG. 29 (a) shows an example of a scenario selection table relating to timer notice, and for both timer notice no and two timer notice scenarios 1 and 2, the distribution ratio is set in the case of outage and the case of jackpot. doing. In scenario 1, the timer time is set to 30 seconds (eg, countdown from “30:00” to “00:00”), and in scenario 2, the timer time is set to 60 seconds (eg, “60:00” to “00”). : Countdown to 0:00 ”).

  Also, the scenario selection table shown in FIG. 29A is set to a different allocation rate for each of the settings 1 to 6. In other words, the allocation ratios of no timer notice, scenario 1 and scenario 2 are 9000: 700: 300 in any of the settings 1 to 6 when the jackpot determination result is out of place, whereas the jackpot determination result is In the case of a big hit, the settings 1 to 3 are 1000: 2000: 7000, the settings 4 and 5 are 500: 500: 9000, and the settings 6 are 500: 9000: 500.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 29C, in the case of settings 1 to 5, scenario 2 having a longer timer timing time than scenario 1 has higher jackpot reliability, and scenario 2 has a jackpot reliability of The higher the setting is, the higher the value is. On the other hand, in the case of setting 6, scenario 1 has a significantly higher degree of jackpot reliability than scenario 2.

  The customer waiting effect control means 106 receives the customer waiting demonstration command (BA04H) from the main control board 82a (S128 in FIG. 13), and the symbol variation by the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 is started. As shown in FIG. 24, the display on the liquid crystal display means 66 is 180, for example, when receiving a customer waiting demo command other than when the power supply is restored (when the backup is restored), as shown in FIG. It continues until the demonstration display starts after a lapse of seconds, the illumination means 96 emits light in a predetermined customer waiting pattern, for example, and BGM output is continued from the speakers 18 and 25, for example, until fade-out occurs after 30 seconds. As for the means 67, for example, the state stopped at the origin position is maintained (no change).

  On the other hand, when a customer waiting demo command is received at the time of power-off recovery (at the time of backup recovery), the display on the liquid crystal display means 66 is, for example, a predetermined symbol form by the effect symbol 80, for example, RAM until the demonstration display is started after 180 seconds have elapsed. A low-accuracy screen such as “2, 3, 7”, which is different from that at the time of clearing or the like is displayed, and the illumination means 96 is made to emit light with a predetermined customer waiting pattern, for example, and fades out from the speakers 18 and 25 after 30 seconds, for example The BGM output is continued until the moving effect means 67 is stopped at the origin position (no change), for example. When the power is turned off (when the backup is restored), the design pattern of the effect symbol 80 that is displayed first is all “2 · 3 · 7”, for example, the same as when the customer waiting demo command is received.

  As described above, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment can execute a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player when winning by the jackpot determination (random lottery), and the jackpot determination determines the acquired jackpot determination. When the random number value is within a predetermined range, it is configured to be a big hit (winning), and the upper limit value of the predetermined range is represented by a reference value and an addition value (difference value) to the reference value. A reference value (first information) common to a plurality of settings and a different added value (difference value, second information) for each of the plurality of settings are stored as information for defining different predetermined ranges. Has been. The added value (difference value) includes 0. Further, the reference value (first information) is stored as 2 byte data, and a part of the added value (difference value, second information) is stored as 1 byte data.

  Further, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the jackpot probability can be switched between a low probability and a high probability that the predetermined range is larger than the low probability, and the added value (difference value, second information) is low. It includes a low probability addition value (low accuracy difference value) used in random number lottery at probability and a high accuracy addition value (high accuracy difference value) used in random lottery at high probability. It is stored as 1 byte data.

  In addition, when a setting error (abnormality related to setting) occurs, the first and second special symbols after change are forcibly set to a deviation mode (non-specific mode) without performing jackpot determination (random lottery). It is configured as follows.

  If the setting change start condition is satisfied, the setting changing flag indicating that the setting change period is in effect is set to ON. If the setting change end condition is satisfied, the setting changing flag is set to OFF. When the change period ends and the power is shut off during the setting change period, the setting changing flag is set to OFF immediately before that.

  When the setting change start condition is satisfied when the power is turned on, the setting change flag is set to ON to start the setting change period and execute the RAM clear process.

  In addition, during the setting change period, the launching unit 17 is disabled from firing and error determination is not performed, and after the setting change period is ended, firing is enabled and error determination is performed.

  During the setting change period, the setting value data indicating the currently selected setting is read from the setting value work to the setting value buffer. If there is a setting change operation, the setting value data of the setting value work is If the setting value data in the setting value buffer is changed as it is and the setting change end condition is satisfied, the setting change period ends and the setting value data in the setting value buffer is written to the setting value work to confirm the changed setting. It is supposed to let you.

  In addition, when the setting change start condition is satisfied when the power is turned on, the start of the setting change period and the RAM clear process are configured to be executable, and when the start of the setting change period and the RAM clear process are executed, the first When the RAM clear process is executed without starting the setting change period and the RAM clear process is executed at the start of the setting change period by executing the second notice different from the first notice. And the notification mode regarding the RAM clear differs depending on the case where the RAM clear process is executed without starting the setting change period.

  Further, the base value (performance information) is displayed by the performance display means 95 during the setting change period.

  30 to 34 exemplify the second embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment is partially changed so that the setting change process is executed in the power-on process before the timer interrupt process. A configured example is shown. Hereinafter, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described with a focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

  Since the power-on process of this embodiment is common to S1 about S1-S14 (FIG. 7), the process after S15 shown in FIG. 30 is demonstrated. In S15, it is determined whether or not the RAM is abnormal. If the RAM is not abnormal (S15: No), it is determined whether or not the backup flag is ON (S15a). Here, as shown in S71 of the power supply abnormality check process (FIG. 33), the backup flag is set to ON in the backup process when the power supply is abnormal, and is otherwise OFF. Therefore, when the backup is restored, it is determined in S15a that the backup flag is ON.

  If the backup flag is ON in S15a (S15a: Yes), it is determined whether the setting change start condition is satisfied (S16). In S16, for example, as in the first embodiment, it is determined that the setting change start condition is satisfied when the front frame 3 is opened and the setting change operation means 93 is ON.

  When the setting change start condition is satisfied (S16: Yes), a setting changing command (BA5AH) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S25), and any of the current set value data (settings 1 to 6) is transmitted. Is read from the setting value work area of the RAM and set in the register as the setting work value (S25a), and then the setting change process (S25b) Then, the RAM clear process (S26) is executed. In the RAM clear process (S26), the RAM area related to the setting, that is, the setting value data and the setting changing flag are not cleared, and the other RAM areas are cleared.

  In the setting change process (S25a), as shown in FIG. 31, first, the WDT is cleared (S171), and a security signal indicating that the setting change period is in effect is output from the external output terminal (S172), and the power supply board 89a. It is determined whether or not the power supply abnormality signal transmitted from is ON, that is, whether or not the level of the power supply abnormality signal is “H” level (S173), and if the power supply abnormality signal is ON (S173: Yes), the process returns to S171 without proceeding to the next S174.

  If the power abnormality signal is not ON in S173 (S173: No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined setting change operation has been performed (S174). In the present embodiment, for example, as in the first embodiment, when the ON edge of the RAM clear switch 92 is detected, it is determined that the setting change operation has been performed. Then, on the condition that it is determined in S174 that the setting change operation has been performed (S174: Yes), the setting work value update processing (S175 to S177) is executed. That is, the set work value is incremented (+1) (S175), and when the set work value after the increment is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S176: No), the set work value is set to 0 (S177).

  Subsequently, setting display data is output based on the setting work value (S178). As described above, the setting information (for example, any one of 1 to 6) displayed on the setting display unit 94 during the setting change period is provisional setting information during the setting change operation.

  The processes of S171 to S178 are repeatedly executed until the setting change end condition is satisfied (S179: Yes). In the present embodiment, for example, as in the first embodiment, when the OFF edge of the setting change operation unit 93 is detected, it is determined that the setting change end condition is satisfied. With the above processing, during the setting change period, the setting work value is cyclically changed in the range of 0 to 5 according to the number of times the RAM clear switch 92 is pressed.

  When the setting change end condition is satisfied during the setting change period (S179: Yes), the setting change period ends, and the setting value data stored in the setting value work area is updated with the setting work value of the register (S180). ). Thus, the provisional setting work value changed by the operation of the RAM clear switch 92 during the setting change period is determined as the setting value data. Then, the setting display data is cleared and the display of the setting display means 94 is ended (S181), and a setting change completion command (BA09H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S182), and the setting changing process is ended. To do.

  Returning to the power-on process in FIG. 30, the description will be continued. If it is determined in S15 that the RAM is abnormal (S15: Yes), the setting change process is forcibly executed as shown in S21 and thereafter. That is, first, a setting change waiting command (BA07H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S21), and the determination as to whether or not the setting change start condition is satisfied (S23) satisfies the setting change start condition. Until it is determined (S23: Yes), that is, until the front frame 3 is opened and the setting change operation means 93 is turned on, the WDT is cleared (S22), and the process is repeated. And when it determines with satisfy | filling setting change start conditions (S23: Yes), the process of S25, S25a, S25b, S26 mentioned above is performed. Thus, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in the case of a RAM abnormality, unless the setting change start condition is satisfied, that is, the person in charge of the hall opens the front frame 3 and sets the setting change operation means 93. Unless it is turned ON, it is impossible to proceed to the next step.

  If the setting change start condition is not satisfied in S16 (S16: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch signal is ON (S17). If the RAM clear switch signal is OFF (S17: No) ), It is determined whether the checksums match (S18). If the checksums match (S18: Yes), a backup recovery process (S19) for restarting the game is executed based on the backed up game information immediately before the power-off. In this backup recovery process (S19), a power recovery command including a power failure recovery display command (BA03H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch signal is ON (S17: Yes), the RAM clear command (BA02H) is transmitted to the effect control board 83a (S20) and the RAM clear process (S26) is executed. Also, when the backup flag is OFF at S15a (S15a: No), such as when the power is turned on for the first time, and when the checksums do not match at S18 (S18: No), the RAM is abnormal (S15: Yes) The process after S21 is executed as well.

  When the backup recovery process (S19) or the RAM clear process (S26) is completed, the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) is set so that the timer interrupt is executed at a cycle of 4 ms, for example (S28), and the emission permission signal is set to ON. At the same time (S30), main loop processing (S31 to S36) similar to that of the first embodiment (FIG. 8) is executed.

  Next, timer interrupt processing (FIG. 32) of this embodiment will be described. The timer interrupt process (FIG. 32) of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment (FIG. 9) in that a setting confirmation process (S41a) is substituted for S42 (setting change process) and S43 (setting change flag determination process). ). The power failure check process (S41) is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, as shown in FIG. 33, when the power failure is confirmed, the setting changing flag is turned OFF ( The difference is that S68) in FIG.

  The setting confirmation process (S41a) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 32) of the present embodiment displays setting information on the setting display means 94 when the setting change period is not in effect. As shown in FIG. The setting display data is cleared (S191), and it is determined whether or not the setting error flag is ON, that is, whether or not a setting error is occurring (S192).

  If the setting error flag is not ON (setting error in progress) in S192 (S192: No), the setting stored in the setting value work area is set on the condition that the setting change operation means 93 is ON (S193: Yes). Setting display data is created based on the value data (S194), and the invalid information timer is set to 30 s, for example (S195), and the setting confirmation process is terminated. When the setting error flag is ON (S192: Yes) and when the setting change operation means 93 is not ON (S193: No), S194 and S195 are not executed, and therefore the display by the setting display means 94 is not performed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting change period is not in effect, for example, when the person in charge of the game hall opens the front frame 3 and switches the setting change operation means 93 to ON, the setting display means 94 sets the current setting. Information (for example, “1” in the case of setting 1) can be displayed.

  When the fraudulent information timer is set in S195, a security signal is output from the external output terminal until the value of the fraudulent information timer becomes 0 by countdown, for example, but the setting change operation means 93 is turned on. During the setting confirmation period (S193: Yes), the invalid information timer is updated to 30 s, for example, for each interrupt (S195). Therefore, the security signal is output for another 30 s not only during the setting confirmation period but also after the end of the setting confirmation period. The

  FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 illustrate the third embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the first embodiment is partially changed and the error management process is executed even during the setting change period. . Hereinafter, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described with a focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

  The timer interrupt process of this embodiment is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. This timer interrupt process is different from the first embodiment (FIG. 9) in that the error management process (S44) is executed regardless of whether the setting change flag is ON (S43). Only. With this configuration, an error determination is performed even during the setting change period, so that a door opening error is notified even when the front frame 3 is opened for setting change. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 36, when a command for changing setting (BA5AH) is received, the liquid crystal display means 66 adds to the character information such as “setting is being changed” indicating that the setting is being changed. Character information such as “the door is open” indicating that a door opening error is occurring is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the first and second special symbols and effect symbols 80 are forcibly disengaged (non-specific mode, non-specific effect mode) even during a setting error. However, an error display (error notification) such as “RAM is abnormal.

  FIG. 37 illustrates the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The first to third embodiments are partly changed, and in the case of a setting error, the variation display of the effect symbol 80 on the liquid crystal display means 66 is not performed. An example configured as described above is shown. Hereinafter, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first to third embodiments.

  The special symbol variation start process of the present embodiment is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. This special symbol variation start process is different from the first to third embodiments (FIG. 13) in the transition destination in the case of a setting error (S116: No). That is, if the set value data is not within the range of 0 to 5 (S116: No), it is determined as a setting error, and for example, the setting error flag is set to ON (S118) and the effect control board 83a has a RAM error. Although the command is transmitted (S119), not only the jackpot determination process (S117) but also S120 to S123 related to the variation of the effect symbol 80 are skipped and the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started (S124). ), The symbol variation status is changed to 02H (during variation) (S125), and this special symbol variation start process is terminated. The same applies when it is determined in S115 that the setting error flag is ON.

  With this configuration, in the case of a setting error, the first and second special symbols are changed in a manner different from the first to third embodiments, but the liquid crystal display means 66 produces an effect. The change display of the symbol 80 is not performed, and for example, the state where the previous change stop symbol is displayed is maintained. Further, when the error management process is executed even during the setting change period as in the third embodiment, an error display (error notification) such as “Please call a clerk” is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66. Is called.

  FIG. 38 illustrates the fifth embodiment of the present invention. When the setting is changed by partially changing the first to fourth embodiments, the initial stage of the movable effect means 67 and the like after the setting change is completed. An example in which an operation (initialization) is performed is shown.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, as shown in FIG. 24, the initial operation (initialization) of the movable effect means 67 is executed when the standby screen display command (BA01H) is received. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the initial operation (initialization) of the movable rendering means 67 is performed. When the setting change is received, when the setting change completion command (BA09H) is received, the power is initially turned on (RAM clear operation). Is executed when a RAM clear command (BA02H) is received, and when a power failure recovery (backup recovery) is received, a power failure recovery display command (BA03H) is received.

  Thereby, it is possible to prevent the movable effect means 67 from operating when the front frame 3 is opened and the setting change operation is performed.

  FIG. 39 illustrates the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The first to fourth embodiments are partly changed, and when the power supply is restored (when the backup is restored) and when the RAM clear process is performed. The example which made the pattern aspect of the production | presentation symbol 80 displayed initially the same is shown.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the RAM clear process is executed even when the setting is changed (FIG. 8 and the like). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, when the RAM clear process is performed, that is, when the power is initially turned on (at the time of the RAM clear operation) and when the setting is changed, the first embodiment or the like (FIG. 24). As in the case of, the design pattern of the effect symbol 80 that is displayed first is “7 · 3 · 1”. Similarly, when the power supply is restored without the RAM clear process (when the backup is restored), The symbol pattern of the displayed effect symbol 80 is “7 · 3 · 1” (shown only when the customer waiting demo command is received in FIG. 39).

  In this way, regardless of whether or not the RAM clear process is executed, the design aspect of the effect design 80 displayed first may be the same.

  40 to 43 exemplify the seventh embodiment of the present invention, and an example in which the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 are configured by a common display means by partially changing the first embodiment. Show. Hereinafter, the configuration of the present embodiment will be described with a focus on the differences from the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, the main control board 82a is separately provided with the setting display means 94 provided with a 1-digit 7-segment LED and the performance display means 95 provided with 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 40, the independent setting display means 94 is not provided. For example, the performance display means 95 and the setting display means 94 are configured by 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d. .

  In the present embodiment, the game information display means 50 and the setting display means 94 / performance display means 95 are driven and controlled by the dynamic lighting method. As shown in FIG. 41, 1-byte dynamic lighting commons C0 to C7 can be output from the LED common port of the main control board 82a. Among these, the dynamic lighting commons C0 to C3 lines are displayed in the game information display. Lines of dynamic lighting commons C4 to C7 are connected to LED groups 50a to 50d of the means 50 to 7-segment display portions 95a to 95d of the setting display means 94 / performance display means 95, respectively.

  Further, 1-byte dynamic lighting data D10 to D17 and D20 to D27 can be output from the LED data ports 1 and 2 of the main control board 82a, respectively, and the dynamic lighting data D10 to D17 lines of the LED data port 1 are game information. Lines of dynamic lighting data D20 to D27 of the LED data port 2 are connected to LED groups 50a to 50d of the display means 50 to 7-segment display portions 95a to 95d of the setting display means 94 / performance display means 95, respectively.

  Further, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 42) of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment (FIG. 9) only in the contents of the LED management process (S54) and the point that S54a is newly provided.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the LED management processing (S54) of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment (FIG. 21) with respect to S161 to S168, and the subsequent processing, that is, during the setting change period or setting confirmation The difference is that setting display data is output not to the LED data port 3 but to the LED data port 2 (S169b) on the condition that it is during the period (S169a). When only a part of the 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d, for example, only the 7-segment LED 95d is used as the setting display means 94, the fourth common data (FIG. 23 (a)) is selected in S163. It is only necessary to configure S169a and S169b to be executed only in such a case.

  In the timer interrupt process (FIG. 42) of the present embodiment, after the LED management process (S54) described above, it is determined whether it is during the setting change period or the setting confirmation period (S54a). On the condition that it is neither the setting change period nor the setting confirmation period (S54a: No), the same performance display update process (S56) as in the first embodiment is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, during the setting change period or the setting confirmation period, the setting information is displayed by using at least a part of the 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d as the setting display means 94, and during other periods. The 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d are used as the performance display means 95 to display the base value.

  As described above, the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 may be configured by a common display means so that the display by both the display means 94 and 95 can be switched.

  FIG. 44 illustrates an eighth embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example in which the jackpot variation pattern table (FIG. 19) in the first to seventh embodiments is partially changed.

  The jackpot variation pattern table (first special symbol) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 44 (a) has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of the normal 4R and the probability variation 10R, the selection rate of each variation pattern is the same in the settings 1 to 3 and the settings 4 to 6, respectively, whereas in the case of the normal 6R and the probability variation 6R, each variation pattern Are all the same in the settings 1-6. Further, the normal variation jackpot variation pattern that becomes a jackpot mode without going through reach is a selection target only in the case of any of the settings 1 to 3 in normal 4R and in the case of normal 6R. In all cases, the selectivity is increased in the order of super reach 1 to 4.

  The jackpot variation pattern table (second special symbol) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 44B has the following characteristics. That is, in the case of the normal 4R, the probability variation 6R, and the probability variation 10R, the selection rates of the respective variation patterns are the same in the settings 1 to 3 and the settings 4 to 6, respectively. Are all the same in the settings 1-6. In addition, the normal variation big hit variation pattern is a selection target only in the case of any of the settings 1 to 3 in the normal 4R. In all cases, the selectivity is increased in the order of super reach 1 to 4.

  FIG. 45 illustrates the ninth embodiment of the present invention and shows an example in which the setting error variation pattern table (FIG. 20) in the first to eighth embodiments is partially changed. In the setting error variation pattern table of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 45, regardless of the first and second special symbols, or when any one of the deviations 1 to 3 is selected, the special reserved number after subtraction is concerned. Only the normal variation pattern having the longest variation time (here, 12 s) is selected. In this case, it is not necessary to select the type of loss.

  As described above, in the case of a setting error, a specific deviation fluctuation pattern, for example, a normal fluctuation pattern having the longest fluctuation time may be selected.

  FIG. 46 exemplifies the tenth embodiment of the present invention, partially changes the first to ninth embodiments, and a scenario in which the final display color in the pending change notice becomes a danger pattern (specific display mode) In this example, the jackpot reliability is substantially the same regardless of the set value. In addition, about the structure of the scenarios 1-15 in the pending | holding change notice of this embodiment, it is the same as that of the 1st-9th embodiment (FIG. 26).

  In this embodiment, regarding the pending change notice, for the scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), regardless of which of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. The appearance rates in the case of outliers and in the case of jackpot are all the same. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 46C, the jackpot reliability is all the same 29.481 regardless of which of the settings 1 to 6 is selected. %. Of course, the jackpot reliability may be substantially the same even if they are not completely the same. In this case, since the jackpot probabilities corresponding to the settings 1 to 6 are all different, the distribution ratio of each scenario in the scenario selection table is different for each of the settings 1 to 6, but in FIG. Numbers are omitted. In FIG. 46C, the same jackpot reliability is the same in all scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern, but the jackpot reliability may be different for each scenario.

  Although omitted in FIG. 46, at least a part of scenarios 1 to 10 in which the final display color is a display color (second specific display mode) different from the danger pattern (specific display mode) is the same as in the first embodiment. Similarly to FIG. 26, the jackpot reliability may be varied for each of the settings 1 to 6.

  FIG. 47 exemplifies the eleventh embodiment of the present invention. For a scenario in which the tenth embodiment is partly changed and the final display color in the pending change notice is a danger pattern, the case where a partly high setting is set. An example in which the reliability is higher than that in the case of a lower setting is shown.

  In the present embodiment, regarding the pending change notice, for the scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern, as shown in FIG. The appearance rate in the case of jackpot is different, so as shown in FIG. 47 (c), the jackpot reliability in the settings 1 to 5 is all the same 29,481%, whereas in the case of the setting 6 The jackpot reliability is 62.578%, which is significantly higher than that. Also in this case, as in the tenth embodiment, the jackpot probabilities corresponding to the settings 1 to 6 are all different. Therefore, the distribution ratio of each scenario in the scenario selection table is different for each of the settings 1 to 6, but FIG. In (a), specific numbers are omitted. In FIG. 47, the same jackpot reliability is the same in all scenarios 11 to 15 in which the final display color is a danger pattern, but the jackpot reliability may be different for each scenario.

  48 and 49 exemplify the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, and the first to eleventh embodiments are partially changed so that the first and second special symbols become small hits. An example is shown in which a winning game is executed.

  In the small hit game, for example, the big winning means 64 is released according to a predetermined opening pattern. In addition, even if a small hit game occurs, the game state such as the probability change state and the short time state does not change.

  Whether or not the first and second special symbols are in the small hit mode is determined by whether or not the big hit determination random number value matches a predetermined small hit determination value. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, the range of the jackpot determination value in the range that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number value (for example, 0 to 65535) is adjacent to the range of the jackpot determination value in the case of high-precision jackpot. Is provided.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the big hit probability (low probability and high probability) varies depending on the set value, but the small hit probability does not change. Accordingly, when the upper limit value in the case of the high probability hit is changed according to the set value, the range of the small hit determination value is shifted by the change.

  FIG. 49 shows a flowchart of the big hit determination process of the present embodiment. The jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 49 is different from the first to eleventh embodiments (FIG. 14) only in that the processes of S137 to S139 are added. When it is determined in S135 that the big hit determination random number value is larger than the upper limit value (S135: No), the range of the small hit determination value is increased by the highly accurate addition value (FIG. 16) corresponding to the set value. Shift (S137). In the example of FIG. 16, for example, the highly accurate addition value in setting 3 is 336, so the range of the small hit determination value (for example, 12185-P) is shifted upward by 336.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number value is within the range of the small hit determination value after the shift (S138). Is set, for example, A5H (S139), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, the range of the jackpot determination value is provided adjacent to the range of the jackpot determination value. However, the range of the jackpot determination value is provided independently from the range of the jackpot determination value for all set values. May be. In this case, the range of the small hit determination value is constant regardless of the set value.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the case of a setting error, both the first and second special symbol variations and the production symbol 80 variation are both performed (forcibly deviated) in the first embodiment, and the first and second special symbols in the fourth embodiment. Although it is configured to change the design (forcibly disengagement) but not to change the production symbol 80, in the case of a setting error, the first and second special symbols and the production symbol 80 are not changed together. May be.

  In the embodiment, among the addition values for defining the range of the jackpot determination value, the addition value in the case of a low probability is expressed by 1 byte, and the addition value in the case of a high probability is expressed by 2 bytes. The jackpot probability (low probability and high probability) for each setting may be set so that the added value in the case of the probability and the high probability falls within a range that can be expressed in 1 byte.

  In the embodiment, the lower limit value of the big hit determination value is set to 10,000. However, if this is set to 0, for example, it is not necessary to store the reference lower limit value, so that the storage capacity can be further reduced by 2 bytes.

  In the embodiment, the upper limit value of the jackpot determination value range is represented by a reference value common to each setting and an addition value (difference value) that is different for each setting, but the lower limit value of the jackpot determination value range is You may represent with the reference value common by each setting, and the subtraction value (difference value) which changes for every setting.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the configuration display period data is always output to the LED data port 3 by always executing the process of S169 in the LED management process. The setting display data may be output to the LED data port 3 only in either the middle or the setting confirmation period (S169). In this case, for example, if the setting change operation means 93 is ON, it may be determined that it is during the setting change period or the setting confirmation period.

  As in the seventh embodiment, the setting display means 94 and the performance display means 95 are configured by a common display means, and the display by both the display means 94 and 95 can be switched as follows. May be. In other words, the performance display means 95 is configured to switch and display the first base value and the second base value every predetermined time (for example, 5 s), and measures the predetermined time by updating the period counter. However, when the common display means is used as the setting display means 94 (that is, when setting information is displayed), the period counter may not be updated. . As a result, when the display of the common display means is switched from the setting display means 94 to the performance display means 95, the first base value or the first value from the state at the time when the previous display ends (when the updating of the cycle counter is interrupted) is performed. It is possible to resume the display of the two base values. Further, even when a common display unit is used as the setting display unit 94, the period counter may be continuously updated.

  When the setting display unit 94 and the performance display unit 95 are configured by a common display unit, the display area may be different depending on whether the setting display unit 94 and the performance display unit 95 are used. For example, when the common display means includes 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d, when using as the performance display means 95, all 4-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d are used, and when used as the setting display means 94, Of the four-digit 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95d, for example, only one-segment 7-segment LED 95d may be used. In this case, the 7-segment LEDs 95a to 95c that are not used may be not displayed (not lit), or predetermined display such as "---" or "000" may be performed.

  When the small hit game is configured to be executed as in the twelfth embodiment, the big hit probability and the small hit probability may be changed for each setting. In this case, if the range of the jackpot determination value and the range of the jackpot determination value are constant, and the range of the jackpot determination value is enlarged / reduced for each setting, the range of the jackpot determination value is reduced / reduced accordingly. You may comprise so that it may expand.

  In the first embodiment and the like, the initial operation (initialization) of the movable rendering means 67 is performed with the standby screen display command (BA01H) as an opportunity. You may comprise so that it may perform during a period, during a setting change completion, and during a customer waiting demonstration. That is, instead of shifting to the subsequent processing (setting change or the like) after the initial operation of the movable rendering means 67 is completed, it may be possible to shift to the subsequent processing even during execution of the initial motion. When it is possible to shift to the subsequent process even during the execution of the initial operation, various processes can be executed more smoothly, while the display of the liquid crystal display unit 66 and the like can be hidden by the initial operation of the movable effect unit 67. There is sex. When shifting to the subsequent processing after finishing the initial operation of the movable effect means 67, there is no problem that the display of the liquid crystal display means 66 and the like is concealed by the initial operation of the movable effect means 67. This is disadvantageous in that the process is executed smoothly.

  Further, when it is possible to shift to the subsequent processing even during the execution of the initial operation of the movable effect means 67, the initial operation may be completed during the setting change period. Further, when an abnormality of the movable effect means 67 is detected during the initial operation, the abnormality of the movable effect means 67 may be notified even during the setting change period. Further, only information indicating that there is an abnormality in the movable effect means 67 is stored, and the abnormality of the movable effect means 67 is notified at a predetermined time point, for example, at the time of shifting to waiting for a customer after completing the setting change. It may be configured.

  When the setting change is completed and the decoration means 96 is turned on together with the output of the RAM clear sound during the execution of the initial operation of the movable effect means 67, the movable effect means 67 during the initial operation is displayed as the decoration means. When it has 96, it is desirable to perform lighting control also for these electric decoration means 96.

  In addition, the execution timing of the initial operation may be different between when the RAM is cleared and when the setting is changed. For example, when the RAM is cleared, the initial operation is executed in response to the standby screen display command (BA01H). When the setting is changed, the setting change waiting command (BA07H), the setting changing command (BA5AH), the setting change completion command (BA09H), or the customer waiting. You may comprise so that initial operation may be performed triggered by a demo command (BA04H).

  In the embodiment, the lighting device 96 is configured to be fully lit when the RAM is cleared, while waiting for a setting change, during the setting change period, and during the setting change. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting varies depending on various processes. A pattern may be used. In the embodiment, the RAM clear sound is output when the RAM is cleared and when the setting change is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different sound notification patterns may be used.

  In the example of FIG. 36, when the door is open during the setting change period, it is possible to execute the display such as “the door is open”. You may comprise so that the alert | report by may not be performed. In addition, when the door is open during the customer waiting demonstration after the setting change is completed, it may be configured to perform notification by sound or lamp together with a display such as “the door is open”. .

  Also, since it is basically impossible to perform the setting change operation and the setting change completion operation with the door (front frame 3) closed, the door is still open at the timing when the setting change operation is completed. Since possibility is high, you may comprise so that alerting | reporting may not be performed about the door opening during a setting change period. In this case, when the door is once closed and then opened again, a notification regarding door opening may be executed. In addition, if the door is closed while waiting for a setting change, during the setting change period, or during the setting completion but the setting change has not been completed, a predetermined notification (“setting change has been completed. Not ”,“ door closed ”, etc.).

  You may comprise so that the test | inspection mode for test | inspecting the input of operation means, such as the production button 34, can be performed. In this case, for example, the inspection mode may be executable even when waiting for a setting change, during a setting change period, or during a setting change. Further, the inspection mode may not be executed until the customer waiting demonstration is in progress (the inspection mode is entered when the customer waiting demonstration starts).

  It may be configured such that the volume / light quantity can be adjusted by operating a predetermined operation means while waiting for a setting change, during a setting change period, or during a setting completion. Further, when a volume / light quantity change (adjustment) operation is performed, a volume / light quantity adjustment bar may be displayed on the display means such as the liquid crystal display means 66. Also, if the volume / light intensity adjustment bar is displayed, it may overlap with a display such as “Settings are being changed.” Change the volume / light intensity while waiting for a setting change, during a setting change period, or while the setting is being completed. While the operation is possible, the adjustment bar may not be displayed.

  Even when a volume / light quantity change operation is executed, the volume / light quantity value that has been changed for notifications related to setting changes that are executed while waiting for a setting change, during a setting change period, or during setting completion. You may comprise so that it may not be influenced by. For example, in the example of FIG. 24, the setting change sound is output from the speakers 18 and 25 during the setting change period, and the illumination means 96 is all lit, but the setting is being changed even if the volume is changed. The volume of the sound does not change, and even if the light amount is changed, the light amount of the lighting means 96 that is fully lit may not be changed. Of course, the notification regarding the setting change is not affected, and the volume / light quantity change process is effectively performed internally. After the setting change, various effects are performed with the changed volume / light quantity. Is called. Further, the volume / light quantity change operation may be disabled while waiting for the setting change, during the setting change period, or during the setting completion.

  In the example of FIG. 24, when the setting change is completed, the “731” standby screen is displayed while “setting changed” is displayed, but this is not restrictive. "May be executed for a predetermined time (for example, the background is black). Alternatively, the “731” standby screen may be displayed after “setting changed” is displayed for a predetermined time.

  After changing the settings, if the customer enters a waiting state, the volume / light quantity change (adjustment) operation and / or the menu screen display operation are valid from that point, while the volume / light quantity adjustment is possible. And / or display indicating that a menu screen display operation is possible may be configured to start after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

  For example, in the first embodiment, the error management process is not executed during the setting change so that the error determination is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the error determination is also performed during the setting change period. May be. Further, only a specific error may be determined during the setting change period. For example, during the setting change period, error judgment is performed for door opening, movable body error, random number circuit abnormality, radio wave / magnetism abnormality, etc., but game balls are fired such as out of ball, lower plate full, abnormal winning etc. It may be configured so that error determination is not performed for errors that cannot occur unless the error is performed. On the other hand, during the setting change period, error judgment is not performed for door opening, movable body error, random number circuit abnormality, radio wave / magnetism abnormality, etc., and ball breakage, lower plate full, abnormal winning etc. You may comprise so that determination may be performed.

  In the embodiment, the example in which the RAM clear switch 92 is used for the setting change operation has been described. However, operation means other than the RAM clear switch 92, such as the effect button 34, may be used for the setting change operation. Further, an operation means dedicated to the setting change operation may be provided. In this case, the setting change operation means 93 may have a setting change operation function in addition to the ON / OFF function related to the setting change.

  The setting change operation means 93 may be provided on a board different from the main control board 82a. For example, a setting change operation board may be provided separately, and the setting change operation means 93 may be provided thereon.

  In the embodiment, the configuration can be changed to six levels of settings 1 to 6, but the number of setting levels is arbitrary, and may be 2 to 5 levels or 7 or more levels.

  Further, the present invention can be similarly implemented in game machines other than ball game machines such as slot machines, in addition to various ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines.

1 gaming machine body 53 first special symbol display means (symbol display means)
54 Second special symbol display means (symbol display means)
66 Liquid crystal display means (image display means)
82a Main control board 92 RAM clear switch 93 Setting change operation means 94 Setting display means 95 Performance display means

Claims (3)

Random number information is acquired when the symbol start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit number of reserves is held and stored,
Every time the symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the random number lottery based on the stored random number information is performed and the symbol is changed by the symbol display means.
Based on winning in the random number lottery, configured to be able to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the symbol becomes a specific mode after the change,
In a gaming machine provided with a hold display means capable of executing a hold display according to the number of the random number information stored on hold,
The random number lottery is configured to be able to select any one of a plurality of settings having different probabilities of winning each other,
Depending on whether the symbol is the specific mode, it is possible to execute a hold change notice to display the hold display in any of a plurality of display modes,
When the hold display becomes a specific display mode among the plurality of types of display modes, the reliability with which the symbol becomes the specific mode is substantially the same in any of the plurality of settings. To play. Random number information is acquired when the symbol start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit number of reserves is held and stored,
Every time the symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the random number lottery based on the stored random number information is performed and the symbol is changed by the symbol display means.
Based on winning in the random number lottery, configured to be able to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the symbol becomes a specific mode after the change,
In a gaming machine provided with a hold display means capable of executing a hold display according to the number of the random number information stored on hold,
The random number lottery is configured to be able to select any one of a plurality of settings having different probabilities of winning each other,
Depending on whether the symbol is the specific mode, it is possible to execute a hold change notice to display the hold display in any of a plurality of display modes,
When the hold display becomes a specific display mode among the plurality of types of display modes, the reliability that the symbol is the specific mode is set to a predetermined value or more in any of the plurality of settings,
The gaming machine, wherein the reliability when the hold display becomes a display mode other than the specific display mode is less than the predetermined value in any of the plurality of settings. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reliability when the hold display becomes a second specific display mode different from the specific display mode is made different for each of the plurality of settings. .