JP2020039497A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of causing performance control means to grasp a progress content of a game without fail before and after the processing involved in the setting of setting values.SOLUTION: A game machine equipped with game control means for controlling the progress of a game, and performance control means for controlling the execution of a performance on the basis of the information on the progress of the game transmitted from the game control means is capable of setting any one of a plurality of stages of setting values whose degrees of advantage for a player are different. The game control means is set to transmit the information to the performance control means both at a predetermined time point before the processing related to the setting of the setting values is executed and at a predetermined time point after the processing is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of set values having different degrees of advantage for a player.

Conventionally, as a game machine of this type, when a game ball enters a start area (start winning opening) provided in a game area, a jackpot lottery that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, There is known a variable effect mode that determines the mode of a variable effect that notifies the result of a jackpot lottery and executes the variable effect in the determined mode.
As such a gaming machine, there is known a gaming machine which can set any one of a plurality of set values determined so that the jackpot lottery probability and the like described above are different in order to make the advantage different for the player. (See Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP 2017-109081 A Japanese Patent No. 3766329

In the gaming machine as described above, a game control means (main control board) for controlling the progress of the game, and an effect control means (sub-control board) connected so that the game control means can communicate in one direction. The game control means transmits information relating to the progress of the game (command relating to data relating to the progress of the game) to the effect control means, and the effect control means responds to the progress of the game based on the received information. Control the execution of the effect.
Here, when the process of changing the set value is executed, the jackpot lottery probability and the like may be different before and after the process is executed, and therefore, the progress of the game (the jackpot lottery result and the like). Accordingly, the effect control means also needs to change the content of the effect accompanying the progress of the game.
Therefore, in the above-described gaming machine, it is necessary to make the effect control means surely grasp the progress of the game and the like not only before the execution of the process of changing the set value but also after the execution of the process. Was.

  In view of the above, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of making the effect control means surely grasp the progress of the game before and after the processing related to the setting of the set value. Aim.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.
Hereinafter, the features of the present invention will be described using embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings. Note that the reference numerals and descriptions below show the reference numerals and names of components in the embodiment of the invention corresponding to the configuration of the present invention, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

  (1) The present invention comprises: game control means for controlling the progress of a game; and effect control means for controlling execution of an effect based on information relating to the progress of the game transmitted from the game control means. A game machine capable of setting any one of a plurality of set values having different degrees of advantage for the player, wherein the game control means performs a predetermined time before execution of a process related to the setting of the set value, and The information is set so as to be transmitted to the effect control means at both predetermined times after execution.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the information relating to the progress of the game (the command relating to the data relating to the progress of the game) is transmitted to the effect control means before and after the execution of the processing relating to the setting of the set value, respectively. Before and after the processing related to the setting of the set value, it is possible to make the effect control means surely grasp the progress of the game.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game control means may transmit information on a set value set together with the information.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that allows the effect control means to reliably grasp the progress of the game before and after the processing related to the setting of the set value.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is an appearance perspective view in the state where the front door of the pachinko machine was opened. It is a front schematic view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is the back side schematic diagram of the game board of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of a main control board of the pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit symbol random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach group determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach mode determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation pattern lottery table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation | variation time determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special electric auditors product operation table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the game state setting table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the hit determination random number determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd starting winning opening opening control table of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the control state set at the time of a power cut recovery of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the control state set at the time of a power cut recovery of a pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram related to mode setting. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a power cut-off evacuation process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a process at the time of power failure recovery in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the timer interruption processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of sensor detection in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a process at the time of gate detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 1st starting winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process at the time of the 2nd starting winning opening detection in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of a special winning opening detection in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of processing at the time of the general winning opening detection in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of processing at the time of an out mouth detection in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the special figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the special design change start processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows an outline of special design change stop processing in a main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the post-stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the special game control processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the special game end processing in the main control board of the pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the general figure related control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a normal symbol change start process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the process after a normal symbol stop in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a movable piece control process in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the specific state control processing in the main control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure showing an example of the mode of the fluctuating production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure showing an example of the mode of the fluctuating production of a pachinko machine. It is a figure showing an example of a mode of a setting suggestion effect of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation effect determination table of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the main processing in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flow chart which shows the outline of the timer interruption processing in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of a sub-command group reception process at the time of power failure recovery in the sub control board of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the command for change in the sub-control board of a pachinko machine.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(External configuration of pachinko machine P)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a pachinko machine P that uses a game ball as a game medium. Although not particularly shown, in a game arcade where the pachinko machines P are installed, a plurality of pachinko machines P are arranged side by side in a game machine installation area called an island, and a game for renting a game ball is provided. A ball rental device is installed adjacent to each pachinko machine P. Each pachinko machine P is connected to a corresponding game ball rental device R.
The game ball lending device R is capable of inserting a storage medium (card) in which value information required for inserting bills and lending game balls is stored. Then, after inserting a bill (or inserting a card) into the game ball lending device R and performing a predetermined operation on the pachinko machine P, the game ball lending device R can receive the game ball lending. I can do it.

  The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, a machine frame 1 having a rectangular frame fixed to an island and having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), A main body frame 2 having a hollow portion (not particularly shown), which is a rectangular frame body which is openably and closably attached to the machine frame 1 by a hinge mechanism (not shown); 2 is provided with a hinge mechanism (not particularly shown) so as to be openable and closable, and a front door 3 having an opening (not shown) formed in the front.

As shown in FIG. 2, a speaker as an audio output device 10 is provided at a lower left portion of the machine casing 1. A game board 11 for forming a game area 12 is accommodated in a hollow portion of the main body frame 2. Also, the front door 3 has a transparent plate 4 covering the opening, an upper plate 6 and a receiving tray 7 located below the transparent plate 4 and capable of receiving game balls, and a game ball mounted to the right of the receiving tray 7. An operation handle 5 for performing a firing operation, and a speaker as an audio output device 10 attached to each of the right and left upper sides of the transparent plate 4 are provided.
As shown in FIG. 1, a front door effect lamp DL for performing an effect by emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns is provided on the outer periphery of the front door 3, and an upper left portion of the outer periphery of the front door 3 is provided. Is provided with a state notification lamp EL that emits light in various colors to notify various states caused by establishment of a predetermined generation condition. Each of the front door effect lamp DL and the state notification lamp EL is configured by an LED capable of emitting light of a plurality of colors.

  In this pachinko machine P, when the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the machine frame 1 and the front door 3 is further closed, the transparent plate 4 is positioned in front of the game board 11 with a gap therebetween. Thereby, the game board 11 located behind can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 4.

  Further, to the upper plate 6, game balls lent by the game ball rental device R and prize balls paid out from the pachinko machine P are guided. The upper plate 6 can receive a predetermined amount of game balls. However, when the upper plate 6 is full of game balls, the game balls that are lent out or paid out thereafter are guided to the tray 7. It has become. Although not shown, a discharge hole for discharging the stored game balls and an opening / closing plate capable of opening and closing the discharge hole are provided on the bottom surface of the receiving tray 7. In a normal state, although the discharge hole is closed by the opening and closing plate, the opening and closing plate is also moved in the same direction by moving the opening and closing lever 8 (see FIG. 1) integrally attached to the opening and closing plate in the horizontal direction. The hole is opened. Thereby, the game ball can be dropped from the discharge hole and discharged out of the tray 7.

  The operation handle 5 is formed so that the player can perform a rotation operation in a predetermined direction. Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 5, the game ball received by the upper plate 6 is sent to a launching device (not particularly shown), and has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 5, A game ball is fired toward the game area 12 by the firing device. The game balls fired in this manner are guided by a pair of rails 13 a and 13 b fixed to the game board 11, rise, and reach the game area 12.

Here, the game area 12 is fixed to the game board 11 in a space formed between the game board 11 and the transparent plate 4 with the main body frame 2 and the front door 3 closed with respect to the machine frame 1. It is a portion that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the pair of rails 13a and 13b, and is a region where a game ball can flow down.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 12 includes a first game area 12a on the left side when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and a right area when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P. And the second game area 12b. These two game areas 12 have different ingress possibilities of game balls depending on the firing intensity of the firing device. Specifically, when the launching intensity of the launching device is less than the predetermined intensity (in such a degree that the game ball fired by the launching device does not reach the highest point of the game area 12), the gaming ball is placed in the first game area. Enter 12a. On the other hand, when the firing intensity of the launching device is equal to or higher than a predetermined intensity (the intensity at which the game ball fired by the firing device can reach the highest point of the game area 12), the game ball is placed in the second game area 12b. To enter.

  In the game area 12, as shown in FIG. 3, a windmill and a large number of nails for making the flowing direction of the game balls irregular, a general winning opening 14 into which the game balls can enter, A first starting winning opening 15 and a second starting winning opening 16 as regions, a gate 20 through which game balls can pass, an attacker device 17 which operates when predetermined conditions are satisfied, and guiding game balls out of the game region 12. An out port 19, an effect display device 21 as an effect device for effecting as the game progresses, and a character effect device YS are provided.

  The general winning opening 14 is provided at the lower left portion of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. When a game ball enters the general winning opening 14, a predetermined number (five in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. The number and positions of the general winning openings 14 are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning opening 15 is provided at a position slightly lower than the center of the game area 12. Game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15, and game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can hardly enter. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the second start winning opening 16 is provided at a position on the right side of the center of the game area 12 (that is, in the second game area 12b). Game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the second start winning opening 16, and game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can hardly enter.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second starting winning opening 16 is provided with a movable piece 16b (ordinary electric accessory) that can be opened and closed right and left. When the movable piece 16b is closed, the second starting winning opening 16 is in a closed state, and it is impossible or difficult to enter a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. On the other hand, when the movable piece 16b is opened, the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, and the movable piece 16b functions as a guide member for guiding the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 16. This facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 16.
The configuration of the movable piece 16b is not particularly limited. For example, a pair of blade members that rotate left and right around an axis perpendicular to the game board 11 to open and close the second start winning opening 16 are provided. It may be constituted by a lid member that rotates in the front-rear direction about a horizontal axis to open and close the second start winning opening 16 or slides up and down to open and close the second starting winning opening 16. You may comprise by a shutter member.
The installation positions of the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 are not particularly limited. For example, the first start winning opening 15 and the second start winning opening 16 may be set in any of the game areas 12 ( The game balls flowing down the first game area 12a and the second game area 12b) may be arranged at positions where the ball can easily enter.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, a jackpot lottery is performed, and a plurality of predetermined special symbols are set. , One of the special symbols is determined. Each special symbol is associated with the possibility of execution of a special game advantageous to the player, a game state set after the end of the special game, and the like. Depending on the type of the special symbol determined, the special game The game profit such as execution can be received.
The number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of game balls into the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16 is not particularly limited as long as it is one or more. Good. In addition, the number of prize balls is the same in the starting winning opening (the second starting winning opening 16) provided with the movable piece 16b and in the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening 15) not provided with the movable piece 16b. Or may be different. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of game balls into the first starting winning opening 15 is three, and the number of prize balls based on the entering of game balls into the second starting winning opening 16 is determined. The number of prize balls paid out is one.

  The gate 20 is provided above the second starting winning opening 16 as shown in FIG. When a game ball passes through the gate 20, a lottery of a normal symbol, which will be described later, is performed. When the result of the lottery is a hit, the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning opening 16 is opened for a predetermined time.

The attacker device 17 is provided below the second starting winning opening 16 as shown in FIG. The attacker device 17 includes a large winning opening 18 through which a game ball can enter, and an opening / closing door 18b that opens and closes the large winning opening 18. The opening / closing door 18b can be displaced between an open position for opening the special winning opening 18 and a closed position for closing the special winning opening 18.
In the normal state, the opening and closing door 18b is located at the closed position (that is, the opening and closing door 18b is closed) and the special winning opening 18 is closed. Although it is possible, when the above-mentioned special game is executed, the opening / closing door 18b is located at the open position (that is, the opening / closing door 18b is opened), the large winning opening 18 is opened, and the opening / closing door 18b is opened. By functioning as a saucer member for guiding the ball to the special winning opening 18, it becomes possible for game balls to enter the special winning opening 18.
When a game ball enters the special winning opening 18, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out.
Although not specifically shown, a special winning opening is provided in the special winning opening 18 for discharging the entered game ball to the outside of the special winning opening 18 (on the back side of the game board 11). ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the out opening 19 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 12, and is provided at any of the general winning opening 14, the first starting winning opening 15, the second starting winning opening 16, and the big winning opening 18. Also accept game balls that have not entered. Then, the game balls received in the out port 19 are guided to the back side of the game board 11 and collected.

The effect display device 21 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 12, as shown in FIG. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 21. The effect display device 21 is provided with a display unit 21a for displaying an image such as a moving image or a still image. The display unit 21a displays a background image and displays effect images (in particular, (Not shown) is fluctuated, and a fluctuating effect of notifying a player of a result of a jackpot lottery described later is performed in a stop display mode of each effect symbol.
The effect display device 21 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be, for example, a drum-type display device that performs various displays using a plurality of drums each having a design attached to the outer periphery.

  The accessory effect device YS is an effect device that performs an effect by moving in a predetermined manner. The accessory production device YS can be moved up and down by the drive motor M in a range from an initial position corresponding to the upper center of the game area 12 to a movable position corresponding to substantially the center of the game area 12. . The character effect production device YS normally stays at the initial position, and moves to the movable position at various timings (for example, at the time of execution of a predetermined effect).

  At a position in front of the upper plate 6, there is provided an effect operation device 9 which can be operated by a player to perform and switch effects which are executed during a game or a standby state. The effect operation device 9 includes an operation dial 9a that can be rotated and an operation button 9b that can be pressed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a first special symbol display device 30 is provided at the lower right of the game board 11 and outside the game area 12 as a device for displaying various situations regarding the game. , A second special symbol display device 31, a first special symbol reservation display device 38, a second special symbol reservation display device 39, an ordinary symbol display device 32, and an ordinary symbol reservation display device 33.

  As described above, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is electrically connected to the game ball lending device R, but performs operations on the game ball lending device R such as lending game balls and discharging cards. The pachinko machine P accepts it. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine P has a value information display device 35 for displaying value information (balance information) stored on the card, a ball lending button 36 that can be pressed, and a pressing operation. And a card return button 37 that can be used.

On the back side of the game board 11, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control board 100 for storing a set value and a control state of the pachinko machine P, which will be described later, and controlling a basic operation of the game of the pachinko machine P. Are mounted in a state of being housed in a transparent box-type main control board case 150, and a firing and payout control board 200 for controlling launching of game balls and payout of award balls is attached to a transparent box-shaped fire and payout control board case 250. A sub-control board 300 for controlling various effects is mounted in a housed state, and is mounted in a state where it is housed in a transparent box-shaped sub-control board case 350, and relays operations to the game ball rental device R. The game ball lending control board 400 is mounted in a state of being housed in a transparent box-shaped game ball lending control board case 450.

A power supply board 600 for supplying power to each board is provided on the back side of the game board 11, and a power switch 650 is provided on the power supply board 600.
The power switch 650 can be switched on or off. When the power switch 650 is turned on, power is supplied to each board from the power board 600, and when the power switch 650 is turned off, the power is transferred from the power board 600 to each board. The power supply to is stopped.
Note that in this specification, turning on the power switch 650 and supplying power is also referred to as “power on”, and turning off the power switch 650 and stopping power supply is referred to as “power is off”. Off ".

(Overview of main control board 100)
Hereinafter, the main control board 100 will be described in detail.
As described above, the main control board 100 stores the set values, the control state of the pachinko machine P, and controls the basic operation of the pachinko machine P.

  Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a plurality of stages from the set value 1 to the set value 6 are set as the setting relating to the payout, and the jackpot winning probability described later differs depending on the set value. It has become. For example, the setting value 6 is set so that the jackpot winning probability is higher than the setting value 1, and if the jackpot winning probability is high, the possibility that the prize ball can be acquired increases. Is changed, the payout amount of the prize ball assumed in the pachinko machine P changes. In addition, a jackpot determination random number determination table 110 that defines a jackpot winning probability, which will be described later, is provided for each of the set values 1 to 6, and is provided for each set value when the set value is changed. The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is changed entirely.

When the power is turned on, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment displays a game possible state in which a game can be executed, a setting confirmation state in which a set value can be confirmed, and a set value that is set. The game stays in one of four control states, a changeable setting change state, and a game stop state in which execution of a game, confirmation of a set value, and change of a set value are impossible. When the control state of the pachinko machine P is in the setting change state, the set value can be changed (switched) by performing a predetermined operation.
The storage and change of the set values, the control state set when the power is turned on, and the like will be described later in detail.

(Configuration of Main Control Board 100)
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 100 in this embodiment is a rectangular plate-shaped board, and is a single-sided board (single-layer board) provided with a wiring pattern on only one side. Note that the main control board 100 may employ a double-sided board (two-layer board) in which wiring patterns are provided on both sides.

  On the surface of the main control board 100, as shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip type main IC 104 integrally including a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103, a plurality of ICs, a main information display device 105, a connector 106, a setting switch 108, a RAM clear switch 109 and the like are provided.

(Main CPU 101, main ROM 102, main RAM 103)
The main CPU 101 is a device that performs various arithmetic processes. In addition, the main ROM 102 stores specification codes indicating the specifications of the pachinko machine P (types of the winning probability of the jackpot, how to determine the game state after the end of the special game, etc.), control programs required for the game, tables and the like (described later). (Read Only Memory) provided with a storage area for storing a large hit determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, and the like. The main RAM 103 is capable of storing the above-described set values, the control state of the pachinko machine P, various data relating to the progress of the game, and the like, and is used for temporarily storing data during arithmetic processing by the main CPU 101. This is a device (Read Write Memory) having a readable and writable storage area.
The main CPU 101 reads out control programs and tables stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on signals from various sensors and timers, which will be described later. The main CPU 101 controls various devices connected to the main CPU 101 and performs arithmetic processing. Processing such as command transmission to another board (such as the sub-control board 300) based on the processing result is performed.

  Although not particularly shown, the storage area of the main RAM 103 in the present embodiment is roughly classified into a predetermined start address (for example, F00H (alphanumeric characters with "H" at the end are expressed in hexadecimal notation. )) To a predetermined final address (for example, F200H) and a specific start address (for example, 16 bytes) which is more than a predetermined distance (for example, 16 bytes) from the final address of the relevant use area. F300H) to a specific final address (for example, F400H).

Although not particularly shown, in the use area, four areas of a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area are sequentially arranged from a predetermined start address to a predetermined end address. ing.
In the first area, a set value and a game machine state flag indicating a control state during a stay (a game possible state, a settable state, a setting change state, a game stop state) are stored. In the second area, a checksum of the main RAM 103 calculated when the power is turned off, and a backup for determining whether there is an abnormality in the backup processing of the main RAM 103 performed at the time when the power is turned off. The flag is stored. In the third area, information on an error that has occurred in the pachinko machine P is stored.
Further, in the fourth area, various data relating to the progress of the game (information of a special symbol that is changing, which will be described later, the launch position of the game ball (game area 12 for launching the game ball), the first special figure reservation number, the second The number of special figure reservations, the number of probable changes, the number of working hours, the execution phase data indicating the progress of the special figure game, the number of regular figure reservations, the general figure execution phase data indicating the progress of the general figure game, and the special symbol is not changing And the like). The data stored in the fourth area is not limited to these. For example, the data is set such that a special change pattern is determined when the number of changes after the end of the special game reaches a specific number. In the pachinko machine P, the information and the like of the above-mentioned specific number of times may be stored.

In the non-use area, data such as the number of shot balls or the number of paid out prize balls after the game is started in an initial state such as after shipment from a factory is stored. Specifically, the total number of prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the general prize port 14, the first start prize port 15, the second start prize port 16, and the special prize port 18 (hereinafter referred to as the total prize ball number) ), The total number of prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the grand prize opening 18 (hereinafter referred to as the total number of special electric auditorium prize balls), the first start prize opening 15, the second start prize opening 16, and the grand prize. The total number of prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the mouth 18 (hereinafter referred to as the total number of prize balls) is stored.
In the non-use area, information related to the game such as the payout rate, the special electric accessory ratio, and the accessory ratio is calculated based on the data such as the number of shot balls and the number of award balls. ing.
Here, the payout rate is a ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of launch balls, and is a value calculated by the total number of prize balls / the number of launch balls. The special electric auditors' ratio is the ratio of the special electric auditors' total prize balls to the total prize balls, and is a value calculated by the special electric auditors' total prize balls / total prize balls. In addition, the accessory ratio is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the total number of prize balls, and is a value calculated by the total number of prize balls for the official item / the total number of prize balls.

The data stored in the non-use area is not limited to these. For example, the total number of prize balls based on the entry of game balls into the general winning opening 14 and the like may be stored. .
Further, in the present specification, data such as the number of shot balls or the number of paid-out prize balls stored in the above-mentioned out-of-use area is also referred to as “game performance data”. Related information is also referred to as “game performance display information”.

(Main information display device 105)
The main information display device 105 is a device for displaying various information, and is composed of four 7-segment displays with decimal points arranged side by side. The main information display device 105 in the present embodiment does not include a processing device such as a CPU that independently performs arithmetic processing on received data, and performs only display based on data received from the main IC 104.
Specifically, during the setting confirmation state or the setting change state, the setting value stored in the use area (first area) of the main RAM 103 is displayed. Also, during the game available state, game performance display information stored in the non-use area of the main RAM 103 is displayed. Further, when an error occurs in the game stop state or the pachinko machine P, a code indicating the error is displayed.
Note that the main information display device 105 may be configured by a liquid crystal display, a dot matrix display, or the like, instead of a seven-segment display. The main information display device 105 may include another device as long as it does not include a device that independently processes data received from the main IC 104. For example, the main information display device 105 controls the operation of the main information display device 105. May be built in.

(Connector 106, setting switch 108, RAM clear switch 109)
The connectors 106 are used to connect various harnesses, cables, and the like, and a plurality of connectors 106 are provided on the surface of the main control board 100.
Further, the setting switch 108 is referred to for setting a control state (a game possible state, a setting confirmation state, a setting change state, a game stop state) when the power is turned on. The setting switch 108 is provided with an operation unit (not shown) having a keyhole, and is formed so that a rotation operation can be performed with a predetermined key inserted into the keyhole. In a normal state, the setting switch 108 is off, but when a rotation operation is performed, the setting switch 108 is turned on.
The RAM clear switch 109 is used for clearing various data stored in the main RAM 103 and changing a set value. The RAM clear switch 109 is provided with a push button 109a (see FIG. 5) that can be pressed. When the push button 109a is not pressed, the RAM clear switch 109 is off. However, when the press button 109a is pressed, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on.

In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the power is turned on from off (recovery from power interruption), the control state stayed before the power was turned off (immediately before the occurrence of power interruption), and the power was turned on. At the time (when power is restored), the setting switch 108 is turned on or off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on or off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a described later is turned on or off (that is, the body frame 2 is opened or closed), and the power supply is turned on. One of the control states is set depending on whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the backup processing of the main RAM 103 performed at the time when is turned off, and whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the main RAM 103.
Then, by operating the push button 109a (the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on) during the setting change state, the set value can be changed (switched). As described above, the setting value is stored in the use area of the main RAM 103. When the setting value is changed, the setting value stored in the use area of the main RAM 103 is changed. Becomes

The devices and electronic components provided on the surface of main control board 100 are not limited to those described above. For example, display of various information on main information display device 105 and switching of display contents are performed. May be provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, both the clearing of the data stored in the main RAM 103 and the change of the set value are performed by operating the RAM clear switch 109. It is not limited. For example, a setting change switch independent of the RAM clear switch 109 is provided, the RAM clear switch 109 is set to be used for clearing data stored in the main RAM 103, and the setting change switch is used for changing a set value. May be set.

(Configuration of control means of pachinko machine P)
Next, control means for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine P will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the above-mentioned control means includes a main control board 100, a firing and payout control board 200, a sub-control board 300, a game ball lending control board 400, and a power supply board 600.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 is connected to a launch / payout control board 200, a sub-control board 300, and a power supply board 600, and the launch / payout control board 200 is connected to a game ball lending control board 400. Is connected. Further, an external information terminal board 500 for outputting various information on the progress of the game to the outside of the pachinko machine P (for example, a hall computer in a game arcade) is connected to the main control board 100 and the firing and payout control board 200. Have been.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the launch and payout control board 200 controls both the launch of the game ball and the payout of the prize ball, but the board (fire control) that controls the launch of the game ball. A board for controlling payout of award balls (payout control board) may be separately provided.

As described above, the main control board 100 mainly controls the game played in the pachinko machine P. Specifically, the game ball enters the first start winning opening 15 or the second start winning opening 16. To control a special figure game that is started when the game ball is played and a general figure game that is started when a game ball passes through the gate 20.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 includes the main CPU 101, the main ROM 102, and the main RAM 103 as described above. Then, as described above, the main CPU 101 reads out a control program stored in the main ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing based on signals from detection sensors and timers, which will be described later, and various devices connected to the main CPU 101. Control and command transmission to another board based on the result of the arithmetic processing.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 has a general winning opening detection sensor a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 14, and a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15. A first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a for detecting that the ball has hit, a second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting winning opening 16, and a game ball for the special winning opening 18. A special winning opening detection sensor 18a for detecting that a game ball has entered, an out opening detection sensor 19a for detecting that a game ball has been received in the out opening 19, and a gate for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 20. A detection sensor 20a, a setting switch 108, a RAM clear switch 109, a magnetic detection sensor 70a for detecting magnetism directed to the game board 11, and a radio wave detection sensor for detecting a radio wave applied to the game board 11. And 1a, the vibration detecting sensor 72 for detecting vibration caused by abuse of such shakes the pachinko machine P, is connected.
Then, a detection signal output from each of these detection sensors and a signal indicating ON or OFF of each switch are input to the main control board 100.

Further, on the main control board 100, as a device to be controlled, a start winning opening solenoid 16c for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 and an opening / closing door 18b for the big winning opening 18 are opened / closed. The special winning opening solenoid 18c, the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the ordinary symbol display device 32, the first special symbol reservation display device 38, and the second special symbol reservation display device 39 And the normal symbol hold display device 33 and the main information display device 105 are connected.
When the solenoids are driven by the main control board 100, the opening and closing of the second start winning opening 16 and the big winning opening 18 is controlled, and the display control of each display device is performed. .

  Although not particularly shown, the firing / dispensing control board 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, like the main control board 100, and is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes, as devices for controlling the launch of a game ball, a touch sensor 5 a that detects that a player has touched the operation handle 5, and an operation of the operation handle 5. An operation volume 5b for detecting an angle (rotation angle), a firing stop switch 5c for stopping the firing of game balls, and a ball feed for sending game balls received by the upper plate 6 to a firing device (not shown). A solenoid 60 and a launch motor 61 for launching a game ball are connected. Further, control signals output from the touch sensor 5a, the operation volume 5b, and the firing stop switch 5c are input to the firing and payout control board 200.

  Then, when control signals from the touch sensor 5a and the operation volume 5b are input to the firing / dispensing control board 200, control for energizing the ball feed solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 to fire a game ball is performed. On the other hand, when a control signal from the firing stop switch 5c is input to the firing and payout control board 200, control is performed to stop energization of the ball feed solenoid 60 and the firing motor 61 to stop firing of the game ball.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the launch / payout control board 200 includes a game ball stored in a game ball storage unit (not shown) as a device for controlling the payout of the game ball. A payout motor 62 that pays out as a ball, a payout counting switch 63 that detects and counts the paid out game balls, and a fired ball detection sensor 64 that detects that the game balls are fired by the firing motor 61 are connected. ing. Then, when the launch / payout control board 200 receives the payout number command transmitted from the main control board 100, the launch / payout control board 200 pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) based on the payout number command. The payout motor 62 is controlled as described above. At this time, the number of paid out game balls is counted by the payout counting switch 63, and it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) have been paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the firing / dispensing control board 200 includes a main body frame opening detection sensor 2a for detecting an opening state of the main body frame 2, a front door opening detecting sensor 3a for detecting an opening state of the front door 3, and And a tray full sensor 7a for detecting the full state of the tray 7 is connected.

The main body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on when detecting that the main body frame 2 is open, and outputs a main body frame opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. The body frame opening detection signal is continuously output. Then, upon receiving the body frame opening detection signal, the firing / dispensing control board 200 transmits a body frame opening command to the main control board 100.
On the other hand, the main frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off when the main frame 2 is no longer detected to be open, and stops outputting the main frame opening detection signal. Then, when the input of the body frame opening detection signal stops, the firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the body frame 2 has been closed, and stops transmitting the body frame opening command to the main control board 100.

The front door opening detection sensor 3a is turned on when it detects that the front door 3 is open, and outputs a door opening detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. The open detection signal is output continuously. Then, when the door opening detection signal is input, the firing / dispensing control board 200 transmits a door opening command to the main control board 100.
On the other hand, when the front door opening detection sensor 3a does not detect that the front door 3 has been opened, it turns off and stops outputting the door opening detection signal. Then, when the input of the door opening detection signal stops, the firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the front door 3 is closed, and stops transmitting the door opening command to the main control board 100.

The tray full sensor 7a is provided at a predetermined position of the tray 7. When game balls to be paid out as prize balls in the saucer 7 are stored in a predetermined amount or more and become full, the stored game balls reach the above-described predetermined position.
The saucer full tank detection sensor 7a is turned on when detecting that the game ball has reached the above-described predetermined position, and outputs a saucer detection signal to the firing / dispensing control board 200. While it has reached the predetermined position, the tray detection signal is continuously output. Then, upon receiving the tray detection signal, the firing / dispensing control board 200 transmits a tray full command to the main control board 100.
On the other hand, the tray full sensor 7a is turned off when the game ball no longer detects that it has reached the predetermined position, and stops outputting the tray detection signal. Then, when the input of the tray detection signal stops, the firing / dispensing control board 200 determines that the full state of the tray 7 has been released, and stops the transmission of the tray full command to the main control board 100.

  Further, as described above, the launch and payout control board 200 is connected to the game ball lending control board 400 that relays the operation to the game ball lending device R. As shown in FIG. 6, a value information display device 35, a ball lending switch 36 a for detecting a pressing operation of the ball lending button 36, and a card return to the launching / paying control board 200 via a game ball lending control board 400. A card return switch 37a for detecting a pressing operation of the button 37 is connected.

When the ball lending button 36 is pressed, a detection signal output from the ball lending switch 36a is input to the launch / payout control board 200, and the launch / payout control board 200 sends a game ball to the game ball lending apparatus R. A lending request signal for requesting lending. When the game ball lending device R receives the lending request signal, the game ball lending device R performs a process of subtracting predetermined value information from the stored value information, and corresponds to the subtracted value information. Control for paying out the number of game balls to be played is performed.
When the card return button 37 is pressed, a detection signal output from the card return switch 37a is input to the firing / payout control board 200, and the firing / payout control board 200 Send a return request signal requesting the return of the card. Then, when the game ball lending device R receives the return request signal, the game ball lending device R controls to eject the card.

The sub-control board 300 controls an effect performed during a game, a standby state, or the like.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 300 includes a sub-CPU 301 for performing various arithmetic processing, a sub-ROM 302 for storing a control program for executing an effect, data and tables necessary for executing the effect, and And a sub RAM 303 used as a temporary storage area or the like at the time of processing, and are connected so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300.

Further, the sub CPU 301 reads out a control program stored in the sub ROM 302 based on a command transmitted from the main control board 100 or a signal from a timer, performs arithmetic processing, and performs image control for controlling image display. A board (not shown), an audio control board (not shown) for controlling an audio output, an illumination control board (not shown) for controlling lighting of various lamps, etc. ), Transmits a command for effect execution to an operation control board (not particularly shown) for controlling the movement of the character effect effect device YS.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the audio control board and the illumination control board are separately provided, but a single board (audio illumination control board) integrating the functions of these boards is provided. ) May be provided, and both the audio output and the lighting of the illumination may be controlled by the board.

  The effect display device 21 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via an image control board, and the sound output device 10 is connected to the sub-control board 300 via a sound control board. The sub-control board 300 includes a front door effect lamp DL, a state notification lamp EL, a rotation operation detection sensor 9c for detecting a rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, and an operation button 9b via an illumination control board. A pressing operation detection sensor 9d for detecting a pressing operation is connected. Further, a drive motor M is connected to the sub-control board 300 via an operation control board.

  Although not specifically shown, the image control board includes an image CPU, an image ROM, an image RAM, and the like. The image ROM of the image control board stores image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, based on the command transmitted from the sub control board 300, the image CPU controls the image display by the effect display device 21 by storing the image data read from the image ROM in the image RAM.

  Although not shown, the sound control board includes a sound chip (CPU), a sound ROM, a sound RAM, and the like. The sound ROM stores sound output from the sound output device 10 and sound data such as BGM. The sound output from the sound output device 10 is controlled by storing the sound data read from the sound ROM in the sound RAM based on the command transmitted from the sub-control board 300.

  The illumination control board controls lighting and extinguishing of the front door effect lamp DL and the state notification lamp EL based on a command from the sub-control board 300. In addition, the illumination control board is a rotation operation detection signal output from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c based on the rotation operation of the operation dial 9a, or a push operation output from the press operation detection sensor 9d based on the operation of pressing the operation button 9b. When the operation detection signal is input, a predetermined command is transmitted to sub-control board 300.

  The operation control board controls the driving of the drive motor M based on a command from the sub-control board 300. Then, when the drive motor M is driven, the special effect device YS moves up and down.

The power supply board 600 supplies power to each board via the main control board 100. The power supply board 600 is provided with a backup power supply (not shown).
Further, the main control board 100 is provided with a power cutoff detection circuit for detecting a voltage value of supplied power. The power failure detection circuit generates a power failure when the voltage value of the supplied power is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, when the power switch 650 is turned off or when an unexpected power failure occurs). And outputs a power interruption occurrence signal to the main control board 100, and when the voltage value becomes larger than a predetermined value (for example, when the power switch 650 is turned on or when power is restored from an unexpected power interruption). In this case, it is determined that the apparatus has recovered from the power failure, and the output of the power failure generation signal to the main control board 100 is stopped.

When detecting a power failure occurrence signal (power failure has occurred), the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103 and calculates and backs up a checksum of the main RAM 103 (used area and non-used area). In addition to setting flags, various data stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103 (setting values, gaming machine status flags indicating control status, checksums, backup flags, error information, various data related to the progress of the game, A backup process for retaining game performance data) is performed. When the power failure signal is no longer detected (recovered from the power failure), the checksum calculated at the time of the power failure and the checksum calculated at the time of the recovery from the power failure are compared. By checking the backup flag set at the time, it is determined whether or not the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of the power failure and the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of recovery from the power failure are inconsistent (that is, inconsistent). It is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the above-described backup process), and thereafter, various processes at the time of power-off recovery are executed.
The various processes at the time of power failure recovery will be described later in detail.

(Outline of Pachinko machine P game)
Next, a game in the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment will be described based on various tables stored in the main ROM 102.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P of this embodiment, the special figure game and the general figure game progress in parallel. The game state when these two games are advanced includes a game state of either a low-probability game state (so-called non-probable state) or a high-probability game state (so-called probable state), and a non-time-saving game state or a time-saving game state. Any one of the game states is set in combination with one of the game states.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal gaming state) combining a low-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state, or a gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as a normal gaming state) combining a high-probability gaming state and a time-saving gaming state. (Referred to as a highly accurate time-saving gaming state).

Here, the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery described later is set to a predetermined value. The high-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot by a jackpot lottery is set to a higher value than the low-probability gaming state. In other words, during the high-probability game state, it is easier to win the jackpot by the jackpot lottery than during the low-probability game state.
In addition, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 16b is difficult to open (that is, the second starting winning opening 16 is hard to be opened), and it is difficult for game balls to enter the second starting winning opening 16. In the time-saving game state, the movable piece 16b is easier to open than in the non-time-saving game state (that is, the second starting winning opening 16 is more likely to be in the open state), and a game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening 16. State.
Note that the normal game state is set immediately after the factory shipment or in the initial state after the reset.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball which is fired by a firing device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a jackpot is won. A lottery will be held. Then, when a jackpot is won by the jackpot lottery, a special game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 18 is executed, and further, after the special game ends Is set to a high-probability time-saving gaming state.

Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, game balls flowing down the first game area 12a can enter the first start winning opening 15. The game balls flowing down the second game area 12b can enter the large winning opening 18, pass through the gate 20, and enter the second starting winning opening 16. Then, during the normal game state, the player is caused to launch the game ball toward the first game area 12a (so-called left hit) so that the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, and the high ball is played. During the probability time saving game state and during the special game, the game ball is entered into the special winning opening 18 or the game ball passes through the gate 20 and enters the second starting winning opening 16 so that the player can enter the second winning opening 16. A game ball is launched toward the game area 12b (so-called right-handed).
Specifically, during the high-probability time-saving game state and during the special game, a display is provided on the effect display device 21 to instruct the player to launch a game ball toward the second game area 12b, and the normal game state is set. Is displayed on the effect display device 21 to instruct the player to launch a game ball toward the first game area 12a.

In addition, the jackpot lottery includes various random numbers acquired when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16 and the random numbers stored in the main ROM 102. This is performed based on various tables for determination.
Here, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number used for determining a jackpot, a winning symbol random number used for determining the type of a special symbol, and the above-described fluctuation effect as random numbers used for a jackpot lottery. (Hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern), a variation mode number, a reach group determination random number, a reach mode determination random number, and a variation pattern random number used for determining the variation pattern number.
Note that, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the above-described jackpot determination random number uses a hardware random number built in the main control board 100. The jackpot-determined random number is updated according to a certain rule. The random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed each time the system is reset.
Further, the random numbers used for determining the fluctuation effect pattern are not limited to the above three types. For example, in addition to these random numbers, other random numbers may be used, or any one of these random numbers may be used. Alternatively, a plurality of random numbers may be used.

Then, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, a random value is obtained for each of the above-mentioned random numbers, and each random value is stored in the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103. It has become.
The reserve storage area is a first reserve storage area for storing each random number value (hereinafter, referred to as a first special figure random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15, and The second starting storage port 16 stores a random number value (hereinafter, referred to as a second special figure random number) obtained by entering a game ball into the winning opening 16. Each of these reserved storage areas is composed of a total of four storage units from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit. Four sets of first special figure random numbers and a total of four second special figure random numbers are used. The set can be stored.

  Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, the first special figure random number is sequentially stored from the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Has become. For example, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 in a state where the first special figure random number is not stored in any of the storage units of the first reservation storage area, the game ball is acquired upon this. The first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit of the first hold storage area, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15, the game ball is acquired upon this. The first special figure random number is stored in the second storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the first hold storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this is deleted. The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the third storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Further, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit of the first hold storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this is deleted. The first special figure random number acquired at the opportunity is stored in the fourth storage unit of the first reserved storage area. Then, in the state where the first special figure random number is stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first hold storage area, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 15, this entry is performed. The first special figure random number relating to the sphere is not stored.

Similarly, when a game ball enters the second start winning opening 16, the second special figure random number is sequentially stored from the first storage unit in the second hold storage area. The specific storage process is the same as the storage of the first special figure random number described above, and thus the description is omitted.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of sets of the first special figure random numbers stored in the first reservation storage area (hereinafter referred to as the first special figure reservation number) is a first special figure reservation number counter ( The number of sets of the second special figure random number (hereinafter, referred to as a second special figure reservation number) stored in the second reservation storage area (not shown) is a second special figure reservation number counter ( (Not shown).
In the present specification, as described above, storing the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number in the holding storage area is also referred to as “hold” or “hold storage”. The figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number are also simply referred to as “reservation number”.

In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a jackpot determination random number determination table 110, a winning symbol random number determination table 111, a reach group determination random number determination table 112, a reach mode determination random number determination table 113, , A fluctuation pattern lottery table 114.
It should be noted that the tables relating to the jackpot lottery are not limited to these, and other tables may be provided as appropriate when it is necessary to make determinations and decisions based on random numbers.

The jackpot determination random number determination table 110 is for determining whether or not a jackpot has been determined, and is roughly divided into a low probability determination table referred to in the low probability game state and a high probability reference referred to in the high probability game state. A determination table.
As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7L, each of the low-probability determination table and the high-probability determination table is provided with six types according to the set value being set.
Specifically, the low-probability determination table includes a first low-probability determination table 110a referred to when the set value is “1”, and a second low-probability reference referred to when the set value is “2”. The judgment table 110b, the third low probability judgment table 110c referred to when the set value is “3”, the fourth low probability judgment table 110d referred to when the set value is “4”, and the set value “ A fifth low probability determination table 110e referred to when the set value is "5" and a sixth low probability determination table 110f referred to when the set value is "6" are provided.
The high-probability determination table includes a first high-probability determination table 110g that is referred to when the set value is “1”, a second high-probability determination table 110h that is referred to when the set value is “2”, and a setting. A third high probability determination table 110i referred to when the value is "3", a fourth high probability determination table 110j referred to when the set value is "4", and a case where the set value is "5" And a sixth high probability determination table 110l referred to when the set value is “6”.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one jackpot determination random number is obtained within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, according to the set value set in the pachinko machine P and the gaming state at the time of performing the jackpot lottery, one of the above-described jackpot determination random number determination tables 110 is selected, and the acquired jackpot determination random number is A jackpot lottery is performed based on the selected jackpot determination random number determination table 110.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, according to the first low probability determination table 110a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10205, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10206) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 39.7.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, according to the second low-probability determination table 110b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10208, it is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10,000, 10209) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the second low probability determination table 110b is approximately 1 / 315.1.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, according to the third low probability determination table 110c, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10212, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10213) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the third low probability determination table 110c is approximately 1 / 309.1.

  As shown in FIG. 7D, according to the fourth low probability determination table 110d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10215, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10216) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the fourth low probability determination table 110d is approximately 1 / 304.8.

  As shown in FIG. 7E, according to the fifth low-probability determination table 110e, if the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10219, it is determined to be a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10220) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the big hit in the fifth low probability determination table 110e is approximately 1 / 2999.2.

  As shown in FIG. 7F, according to the sixth low-probability determination table 110f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10223, it is determined to be a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 10224) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the sixth low probability determination table 110a is approximately 1 / 293.9.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (g), according to the first high probability determination table 110g, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 11024, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11025) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the first high probability determination table 110g is 1 / 64.0.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (h), according to the second high probability determination table 110h, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 11040, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10,000, 11041) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the second high probability determination table 110h is approximately 1 / 63.0.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (i), according to the third high probability determination table 110i, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11057, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11058) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Accordingly, the jackpot winning probability in the third high probability determination table 110i is approximately 1 / 62.0.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (j), according to the fourth high probability determination table 110j, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 11074, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11075) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the fourth high probability determination table 110j is approximately 1 / 61.0.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (k), according to the fifth high probability determination table 110k, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11092, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10000, 11093) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the winning probability of the jackpot in the fifth high probability determination table 110k is approximately 1 / 60.0.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (l), according to the sixth high probability determination table 110l, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 11110, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the other jackpot determination random numbers (0 to 10,000, 11111) ６５65535) is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the sixth high probability determination table 110l is approximately 1 / 59.0.

  As described above, when comparing the high-probability determination table and the low-probability determination table with the same set value, the high-probability determination table has a jackpot winning probability of approximately five times that of the low-probability determination table. It is set to be.

  The jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table is included in the jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table associated with the same setting value as the low probability determination table. Is set. That is, the jackpot determination random number determined to be a jackpot in the low probability determination table is also determined to be a jackpot in the high probability determination table associated with the same set value.

The winning symbol random number determination table 111 is for determining the type of the special symbol, and is referred to when a big hit is won by the first special symbol random number as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B. A first start winning opening determination table 111a, and a second starting winning opening determination table 111b referred to when a jackpot is won by the second special figure random number.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one winning symbol random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 199. Then, when the jackpot is won by the above-mentioned jackpot lottery, one of the first start winning port determination table 111a and the second start winning port determination table 111b is determined according to the starting winning port in which the game ball has entered. The symbol random number determination table 111 is selected, and the type of the special symbol is determined based on the acquired symbol random number and the selected symbol random number determination table 111.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, two types of special symbols (X1, X2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter, referred to as "big hit symbols") determined when the jackpot is won. Two kinds of special symbols (Y1, Y2) are provided as special symbols (hereinafter referred to as "losing symbols") determined in the case.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, according to the first starting winning opening determination table 111a, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 99, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 100 to 199. In this case, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the first start winning opening determination table 111a, the probability of determining the special symbol X1 and the probability of determining the special symbol X2 are both 50%.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, according to the second starting winning opening determination table 111b, when the winning symbol random number is 0 to 159, the special symbol X1 is determined, and the winning symbol random number is 160 to 199. Is determined, the special symbol X2 is determined. That is, in the second start winning opening determination table 111b, the probability of determining the special symbol X1 is 80%, and the probability of determining the special symbol X2 is 20%.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the same big hit symbol is determined in any of the hit symbol random number determination tables 111, but the present invention is not limited to this. , A different big hit symbol may be determined.

In the case where a loss has occurred due to the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number, the special symbol Y1 is determined as the loss symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number. Further, when a loss is made by the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number, the special symbol Y2 is determined as the loss symbol without performing the above-mentioned lottery based on the winning symbol random number.
That is, the winning symbol random number determination table 111 is referred to only when a big hit is won, and is not referred to when a losing occurs.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113, and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are tables used for determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number for determining a variation effect pattern.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the special symbol is determined by the jackpot lottery as described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number for determining the variation effect pattern are determined based on the result of the determination. At the same time, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number and a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern number are generated. Then, the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub control board 300, and the sub control board 300 performs a jackpot lottery based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. A specific mode of the variable effect for notifying the result (for example, an image displayed on the display unit 21a of the effect display device 21) is determined. The fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are commands used for determining the fluctuation time and the mode of the fluctuation effect.

The reach group determination random number determination table 112 is for determining the group to which the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 used for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number belongs. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, when determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table are used as a preceding stage. At 112, the type of the group is determined.
A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables 112 are provided for each game state, start winning port type, and number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number). Here, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (c), the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state and is based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16. Only the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss will be described in detail, and the description of the other reach group determination random number determination tables 112 will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach group determination random number is obtained within a numerical range of 0 to 10006. Then, in the case of a loss due to the above-described jackpot lottery, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is selected according to the gaming state, the type of the starting winning opening, and the number of holds at the time of performing the jackpot lottery. The type of the group is determined based on the obtained reach group determination random number and the selected reach group determination random number determination table 112.

Specifically, the gaming state is a non-time-saving gaming state, and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the first special figure random number acquired by entering the game ball into the first starting winning opening 15 is lost. When the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 or 1, the first determination table 112a is selected, and the first special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is two or more. In this case, the second determination table 112b is selected (see FIGS. 9A and 9B).
Also, when the gaming state is a non-time saving gaming state and the result of the jackpot lottery based on the second special figure random number acquired by entering the gaming ball into the second starting winning opening 16 is lost. If the second special figure reservation number at the time of the lottery is 0 to 3 (that is, whatever the second special figure reservation number is), the third determination table 112c is selected (FIG. 9). (C)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, according to the first determination table 112a, if the reach group determination random number is 0 to 3999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 4000 to 4000. If it is 8999, the "second group" is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000-9899, the "third group" is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006. "Fourth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, according to the second determination table 112b, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 5999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 6000 to 6000. If it is 8999, the "second group" is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9000-9899, the "third group" is determined. If the reach group determination random number is 9900-10006. "Fourth group" is determined.
Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, according to the third determination table 112c, when the reach group determination random number is 0 to 7999, the “first group” is determined, and the reach group determination random number is 8000 to 8000. If it is 10006, the “second group” is determined.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is determined without determining the type of the group. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table 112 is referred to only when the result of the lottery of the jackpot is a loss, and is not referred to when the result of the jackpot is a jackpot.

The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 determines a variation mode number used for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect mode, variation time), and a variation pattern lottery table 114 used for determining a variation pattern number described later. To decide.
The reach mode determination random number determination table 113 is roughly classified into a loss determination table which is referred to when the result of the jackpot is a loss and a jackpot which is referred to when the result of the jackpot is a jackpot. And a use determination table.

  Further, a plurality of loss determination tables are provided for each type of group determined as described above. Here, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, the first group determination table 113a which is referred to when the “first group” is determined, and when the “second group” is determined, Referenced second group determination table 113b, third group determination table 113c referenced when "third group" is determined, fourth group referenced when "fourth group" is determined The following describes the determination table 113d, and a description of other loss determination tables is omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one reach mode determination random number is acquired within a numerical range of 0 to 2038. Then, when the group is determined by the lottery of the group type described above, the loss determination table corresponding to the determined group type is selected, and the obtained reach mode determination random number and the selected loss determination are selected. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the table.

  Specifically, for example, when the “first group” is determined by the above-described group type lottery, the first group determination table 113a is selected, and when the “second group” is determined, the second group is determined. When the group determination table 113b is selected and the “third group” is determined, the third group determination table 113c is selected. When the “fourth group” is determined, the fourth group determination table 113d is determined. Is selected (see FIGS. 10A to 10D).

Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, according to the first group determination table 113a, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, regardless of the reach mode determination random number, ), "00H" (alphanumeric characters suffixed with "H" in hexadecimal notation; the same applies hereinafter) is determined, and the first variation table 114a is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. Is done.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, according to the second group determination table 113b, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1999, the fluctuation mode number “00H” is determined, and The second variation table 114b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 2000 to 2038, the variation mode number “01H” is determined, and the second variation table 114 b is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, according to the third group determination table 113c, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 2038 (that is, regardless of the reach mode determination random number, ), The fluctuation mode number “02H” is determined, and the third fluctuation table 114 c is selected as the fluctuation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, according to the fourth group determination table 113d, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1899, the fluctuation mode number of “03H” is determined, and The third variation table 114c is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1900 to 2038, the change mode number “04H” is determined, and the fourth change table 114 d is selected as the change pattern lottery table 114.

In addition, a plurality of jackpot determination tables are provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery (that is, at the time of the jackpot winning) and for the type of the jackpot symbol determined when the jackpot has been won.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the first big hit determination table 113e referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined in the non-time saving game state, and the special in the non-time saving game state. The second jackpot determination table 113f referred to when the symbol X2 is determined will be described, and the description of the other big jackpot determination tables will be omitted.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a special hit is won and a special symbol type is determined, the jackpot determination table corresponding to the determined special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery is selected. Is done. Then, similarly to the above-described determination based on the loss determination table, the variation mode number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the obtained reach mode determination random number and the selected jackpot determination table. .

  Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined by winning a jackpot in the non-time saving game state, the first jackpot determination table 113e is selected, and the special symbol X2 is determined by winning the jackpot in the non-time saving game state. In this case, the second jackpot determination table 113f is selected (see FIGS. 11A and 11B).

Then, as shown in FIG. 11A, according to the first jackpot determination table 113e, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 199, the variation mode number of “32H” is determined, and The thirtieth variation table 114e is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 200 to 1299, the variation mode number of “33H” is determined, and the 31st variation table 114f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1300 to 2038, the variation mode number “34H” is determined, and the 31st variation table 114 f is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, according to the second jackpot determination table 113f, when the reach mode determination random number is 0 to 1399, the variable mode number of “33H” is determined, The 32nd variation table 114g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114. When the reach mode determination random number is 1400 to 2038, the variation mode number of “34H” is determined, and the 32nd variation table 114g is selected as the variation pattern lottery table 114.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot determination table is provided for each gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, and for each type of the jackpot symbol. Thus, a jackpot determination table may be provided for each of the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery, the type of the winning prize port, and the type of the jackpot symbol.

The fluctuation pattern lottery table 114 is for determining a fluctuation pattern number used for determining a fluctuation effect pattern (a fluctuation effect mode, a fluctuation time), and is provided in a large number.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12G, the first fluctuation table 114a, the second fluctuation table 114b, the third fluctuation table 114c, which are determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, The fourth variation table 114d and the 30th variation table 114e, the 31st variation table 114f, and the 32nd table 114g determined when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot will be described. Is omitted.

In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, when a game ball enters the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16, one variation pattern random number is obtained within a numerical range of 0 to 249. Then, a variation pattern number is determined based on the acquired variation pattern random number and the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined together with the variation mode number described above.
For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, according to the first variation table 114a, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number “00H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to 124. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “01H” is determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 12D, according to the fourth variation table 114d, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 119, the variation pattern number “03H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “04H” is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 12E, according to the thirtieth variation table 114e, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 124, the variation pattern number of “30H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 125 to If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “31H” is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 12G, according to the 32nd variation table 114g, when the variation pattern random number is 0 to 199, a variation pattern number of “33H” is determined, and the variation pattern random number is 200 to 199. If it is 249, a variation pattern number of “34H” is determined.
Similarly, a predetermined variation pattern number is also determined by another variation pattern table 114 in accordance with a predetermined variation pattern random number (see FIG. 12).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, at the start of the fluctuation (that is, at the start of the fluctuation display of a special symbol described later (at the start of the fluctuation effect)), the above-described jackpot lottery is performed. At the same time, when the jackpot lottery is performed, as a result of the jackpot lottery, the change mode number and A variation pattern number is determined. As described above, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are for determining the variation effect pattern, and the variation effect mode and the variation time are determined by the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Here, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variable effect is divided into a first half and a second half. The first half of the fluctuating effect and the fluctuating time are determined by the fluctuating mode number, and the second half of the fluctuating effect is fluctuated by the fluctuating pattern number.

Next, a process of determining a fluctuation time of a fluctuation effect in a special figure game and control of a special game will be described.
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a fluctuating time determination table 115, a special electric auditors operation table 116, a game state setting table 117, and the like as tables for performing the above-described determination processing and special game control. I have.

The fluctuation time determination table 115 is for determining the fluctuation time.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as the fluctuation time determination table 115, a first fluctuation time determination table in which the fluctuation time of the first half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation mode number (hereinafter, referred to as the first fluctuation time) is defined. 115a, and a second fluctuation time determination table 115b in which the fluctuation time of the latter half of the fluctuation effect corresponding to each fluctuation pattern number (hereinafter, referred to as the latter fluctuation time) is provided (FIGS. 13A and 13A). b)).
When the variation mode number is determined, the corresponding first half variation time is determined based on the determined variation mode number and the first variation time determination table 115a. When the variation pattern number is determined, a corresponding second half variation time is determined based on the determined variation pattern number and the second variation time determination table 115b. Then, the total value of the first half fluctuation time and the second half fluctuation time determined in this way corresponds to the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect for reporting the result of the jackpot lottery.
For example, if the determined variation mode number is “03H” and the variation pattern number is “04H”, the first half variation time of “13 seconds” is determined corresponding to the variation mode number “03H”, and the variation is determined. The second half variation time of “60 seconds” is determined corresponding to the pattern number “04H”. Then, the total value of these “73 seconds (= 13 seconds + 60 seconds)” is the entire fluctuation time of the fluctuation effect.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number, and the determined variation pattern A variation pattern command corresponding to the number is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 300. Then, in the sub control board 300, the mode of the variation effect is determined based on the received variation mode command and variation pattern command. Specifically, the mode of the first half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the second half of the variable effect is determined based on the variable pattern command.
It should be noted that, regarding the mode of the fluctuation effect, the first half of the fluctuation effect is determined based on the fluctuation mode command, and the second half of the fluctuation effect is not determined based on the fluctuation pattern command. The mode of the first half part of the variable effect may be determined based on the variable mode command, and the mode of the second half of the variable effect may be determined based on the variable mode command.
Further, the variation effect may not be divided into the first half portion and the second half portion, but may be divided into more portions, and the mode of each portion may be determined based on the variation mode command or the variation pattern command. .
Further, the mode of the fluctuation effect may be determined based on not only the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command but also other commands. Alternatively, the determination may be made based on only one of the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command.

  In addition, based on the fluctuation time determined as described above, a fluctuation effect is performed in the effect display device 21, and a special effect is displayed on the special symbol display device (the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31). A symbol change display is performed. Specifically, when the starting winning prize port in which the game ball enters is the first starting prize port 15, the first special symbol display device 30 is blinked during the determined fluctuation time, and the game ball is entered. In the case where the started winning prize port that has been ballged is the second starting prize port 16, the second special symbol display device 31 is displayed blinking during the determined fluctuation time. Then, after the elapse of the fluctuation time, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The special electric auditors operation table 116 is for controlling a special game executed when a jackpot is won, and is referred to for operating the special winning opening solenoid 18c during execution of the special game. is there. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the special electric accessory operation table 116 includes a first operation table 116a referred to when the special symbol X1 is determined. And a second operation table 116b which is referred to when the special symbol X2 is determined.

Specifically, when the special symbol X1 is determined, a special game is executed with reference to the first operation table 116a as shown in FIG. According to the first operation table 116a, the process ends when either the special winning opening 18 is opened for 29.0 seconds or ten game balls enter the special winning opening 18 are satisfied. The round game is executed ten times. During the execution of each round game, the special winning opening 18 is opened only once, and the time during which the special winning opening 18 closes between each round game (that is, the interval time) is set to 2.0 seconds.
In this special game, the player can acquire a predetermined number of expected prize balls.

When the special symbol X2 is determined, as shown in FIG. 14B, a special game is executed with reference to the second operation table 116b. According to the second operation table 116b, the same round game as that of the first operation table 116a is executed four times. The number of opening and closing of the special winning opening 18 and the interval time during execution of each round game are set to the same contents as those of the first operation table 116a.
In this special game, the player can acquire a prize ball having an expected value smaller than that of the special game when the special symbol X1 is determined.

The game state setting table 117 is for setting a game state after the end of the special game when the special game is executed.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, regardless of whether the special symbol X1 or the special symbol X2 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is a high-probability time-short game state. Is set. In addition, the number of continuations of the high-probability game state (hereinafter, referred to as the high-accuracy number) and the number of continuations of the time-saving game state (hereinafter, the number of time-saving) are both set to 100 times. That is, after the end of the special game, the high-probability time-short game state continues until the result of the jackpot lottery is derived 100 times. In addition, when the jackpot is won during the continuation of the game state, the number of times of high accuracy and the number of times of saving are set again. Therefore, the high probability time saving game state is set after the end of the special game, and the game state is changed to the normal game state when all the 100 lottery results are lost without winning a jackpot during the continuation of this game state. Will be done.

  The game state after the end of the special game may be determined based on the type of the special symbol determined by the jackpot lottery. For example, when one of the special symbols X1 or X2 is determined, the game state after the end of the special game is set to the high-probability time-short game state, and when one of the other is determined, the normal game state or The game state may be set by combining the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state.

Next, a process related to a general-purpose game will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a game ball which is fired by a firing device (not shown) and flows down the game area 12 passes through the gate 20, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 is operated. An ordinary symbol lottery for determining whether or not to open the movable piece 16b is performed. Then, when the normal symbol is won by lottery, the movable piece 16b is opened, and the second starting winning opening 16 is opened, so that the game balls can easily enter the second starting winning opening 16.
The lottery of the ordinary symbols is based on a winning random number obtained when the game ball passes through the gate 20 and a winning random number determining table 118 stored in the main ROM 102 and used for determining the random number. And done.

Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, the above-mentioned hit-determined random number is obtained, and the random number value is stored in the ordinary figure holding storage area of the main RAM 103 with an upper limit of four. Specifically, this general-purpose drawing storage area is composed of a total of four storage units from a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, and is stored from the first storage unit in the order of passage through the gate 20. It has become. If the determined random number is already stored in some of the storage units, the determined random number is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number among the empty storage units. Then, when four hit determination random numbers are already stored in the general figure holding storage area, even if the game ball passes through the gate 20, the winning determination random number relating to the passage is not stored in the general figure holding storage area. .
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, a hardware random number built in the main control board 100 is used as the hit random number. The hit random number is updated according to a predetermined rule, and the random number sequence is automatically changed each time the random number sequence makes a round, and the start value is changed every time the system is reset.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the number of hit-determined random numbers (hereinafter, referred to as the number reserved for general figure) stored in the general figure reservation storage area is a general figure reserved number counter (not particularly shown). Is stored.
In the present specification, as described above, storing the determined random number in the general figure holding storage area is also referred to as “general figure holding”.

The win determination random number determination table 118 is for determining whether or not a win is made by lottery of a normal symbol, and is referred to in a non-time-saving game state as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and (b). A non-work time determination table 118a to be performed and a work time determination table 118b referred to in the work time saving game state are provided.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 20, one hit-determined random number is obtained within a numerical range of 0 to 65535. Then, if the gaming state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the non-hours-saving game state, the non-hours-saving determination table 118a is selected, and the non-hours-saving random number is determined based on the acquired hit random number and the selected non-hours-saving determination table 118a. A lottery of symbols is performed. If the gaming state at the time of performing the normal symbol lottery is the time reduction gaming state, the time reduction determination table 118b is selected, and the normal symbol lottery is performed based on the obtained hit determination random number and the selected time reduction determination table 118b. Is performed.

According to the non-saving time determination table 118a, the hit is determined to be a hit if the hit determination random number is 1, and a loss is determined to be a hit determination random number (0, 2-65535). Therefore, the probability of winning in the non-time saving determination table 118a is 1/65536.
Further, according to the time saving determination table 118b, the hit is determined when the hit random number is 1 to 65000, and the hit is determined when the hit random number (0, 65001 to 65535) is any other random number. Therefore, the probability of winning in the time saving determination table 118b is 65000/65536, that is, about 99/100.
In addition, when the winning is achieved by the lottery of the ordinary symbols, the winning symbol is determined, and when the winning is lost, the lost symbol is determined.

  In addition, the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment includes a normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119, a second start winning opening opening control table 120, and the like as tables relating to variation of the ordinary symbol and control of opening and closing of the movable piece 16b. ing.

The ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119 is for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol. The variation time of the ordinary symbol is associated with the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol. Then, as described above, when the lottery of the ordinary symbol is performed by the passing of the game ball through the gate 20, the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (that is, the variation time of the ordinary symbol) is determined based on the ordinary symbol variation pattern determination table 119. ) Is determined.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the gaming state is the non-hours-saving gaming state, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is determined to be 3 seconds. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined to be 0.6 seconds. Then, when the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is determined, the ordinary symbol display device 32 (see FIG. 3) blinks during the determined fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the winning symbol is determined by a lottery of the ordinary symbols, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is turned on. When the symbol is lost and the lost symbol is determined, the ordinary symbol display device 32 is activated. Turns off.

The second start winning port opening control table 120 is referred to for controlling the operation of the movable piece 16b provided in the second starting winning port 16.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the normal symbol display device 32 is turned on, the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16 opens and closes in a manner defined in the second starting winning opening opening control table 120. ing. Specifically, when the gaming state is the non-time-saving gaming state, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 0.2 seconds (= 0.2 seconds × 1 time) as shown in FIG. The movable piece 16b of the second start winning opening 16 is opened for 0.2 seconds. In the case where the gaming state is the time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning opening solenoid 16c is energized for 2.4 seconds (= 1.2 seconds × 2 times). The 16 movable pieces 16b are opened for a total of 2.4 seconds.

  As described above, the conditions for opening and closing the second start winning opening 16 are defined for the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, respectively. Game balls are easier to enter the second start winning opening 16 than in the time-saving gaming state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 20, the lottery of the ordinary symbols is performed one after another, and the second starting winning opening 16 is frequently opened. It is possible to obtain a jackpot lottery opportunity while suppressing the decrease in the number.

(Outline of various processes at power recovery)
As described above, when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on from off (recovery from a power failure), the control state and the power that were staying before the power was turned off (immediately before the power failure occurred) were turned on. At a point in time (when power is restored), the setting switch 108 is turned on or off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on or off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on or off (the body frame 2 is opened or closed), and the power is turned off. One of the control states is set in accordance with the presence or absence of an abnormality in the backup processing of the main RAM 103 performed at the point in time (hereinafter, referred to as a backup abnormality) and the occurrence of an abnormality in the main RAM 103 (hereinafter, referred to as a RAM abnormality). Is done.

(Occurrence and cancellation of backup error and RAM error)
Here, the occurrence and cancellation of the backup abnormality and the RAM abnormality will be described.
At the time of power failure recovery, if there is an inconsistency between the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of power failure occurrence and the data stored in the main RAM 103 at the time of power failure recovery, it is determined that a backup abnormality has occurred, and If no consistency has occurred, it is determined that no backup error has occurred.
This backup abnormality is likely to occur due to a temporary cause (for example, when reading or holding of data has failed due to a temporary abnormality in any device). Further, when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on by newly attaching the main ROM 102, the main RAM 103, and the like, the backup process has not been executed before this, so that the backup abnormality always occurs.
If a backup error occurs due to the above circumstances, turn the power off and on again to execute the backup process, or turn off the power while the RAM clear switch 109 is on (while the push button 109a is kept pressed). By turning it on, the backup abnormality that has occurred can be canceled.

If data cannot be read or written in the used area of the main RAM 103, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred.
In the pachinko machine P according to this embodiment, the determination of the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is made only in the used area, and if the data cannot be read or written in the non-used area, the RAM abnormality occurs. It is not determined that it has been done. Note that not only the used area but also both the used area and the non-used area may be determined as the occurrence of the RAM abnormality. When the setting is made in this way, if data cannot be read or written in at least one of the in-use area and out-of-use area, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred, and a process (described below) Time initialization processing, setting of a game stop state).
This RAM abnormality is highly likely to occur due to an abnormality in the hardware itself such as chip damage. Therefore, even if a measure such as turning on the power again or turning on the power while the RAM clear switch 109 is on is performed, it is unlikely that the generated RAM abnormality can be released. Will be canceled.

Then, if a backup error occurs at the time of power recovery, an abnormal time initialization process is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of the backup error is set. Further, when a RAM abnormality occurs at the time of power recovery, the abnormality initialization processing is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is set. When the backup abnormality and the RAM abnormality occur at the same time, an abnormal-time initialization process is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is set prior to the backup abnormality.
In addition, when the power is restored, or during a stay in the playable state, the set value stored in the used area of the main RAM 103 is an abnormal value (for example, a value smaller than “1” or a value larger than “6”). If so, an abnormal-time initialization process is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a setting value error (hereinafter, referred to as a setting value error) is set.
As will be described later, in the abnormal-time initialization process executed when the game stop state is set, all the data stored in the main RAM 103 (that is, all the data stored in the used area and the non-used area) are used. Specifically, the set value, the game state flag, the checksum, the backup flag, the error information, various data related to the progress of the game, and the game performance data are cleared.

Then, when the game stop state based on the occurrence of the backup abnormality is set, the setting change condition for setting the control state to the setting change state (specifically, the setting switch 108 is turned on) at the time of power recovery. (The RAM clear switch 109 is turned on and the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on), the setting change state is set. Thereafter, the setting switch 108 is turned off, thereby setting the game available state. On the other hand, when the setting change condition is not satisfied, the game stays in the game stop state.
When the game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality or the game stop state based on the occurrence of the set value abnormality is set, the state in which the RAM abnormality or the set value abnormality is released when the power is restored (RAM abnormality or setting) The setting change state is set by satisfying the setting change condition in a state where there is no abnormality in the value), and thereafter, the game switchable state is set by turning off the setting switch 108. On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality or the set value abnormality is not cleared at the time of power recovery, or when the setting change condition is not satisfied, the game remains in the game stop state.
Note that, when the game stop state based on the occurrence of the setting value abnormality is set, “1” is stored in the used area of the main RAM 103 as the default setting value after the setting change state is set. You may do so.

(Setting of control state at power recovery)
Hereinafter, the control state set at the time of restoration from power interruption will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.
(1) When the power switch is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the control immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption The state is set. In other words, the control state at the time of power failure recovery remains the control state that was staying immediately before the power failure occurred.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game-enabled state and the special game is being performed, the special game is restarted when the power interruption is restored.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in principle, the pachinko machine P stays in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state only while the setting switch 108 is on. In the above case, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state, the setting change state is set at the time of the power interruption recovery. Although the setting confirmation state is set sometimes, since the setting switch 108 is off, the game possible state is set (changed to the game possible state) immediately after the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is set. .

(2) When the power switch is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the control immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption The state is set.
Further, when the stay mode immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game mode and the special game is being performed, the special game is resumed when the power interruption is restored.
Further, in this case, when the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is set at the time of the recovery from the power failure, the gaming state is not set immediately thereafter.

(3) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the gaming state or the setting confirmation state, the normal initialization executed based on the fact that the RAM clear switch 109 is on when the power interruption is restored. A process is performed, and a game possible state is set. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state, the initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored, and the setting change state is set. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game stop state, the game stop state is set when the power interruption is restored.
Also, as will be described later, in the normal initialization processing executed based on the fact that the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the data stored in the second to fourth areas in the use area of the main RAM 103 (that is, the check The sum, backup flag, error information, and various data relating to the progress of the game) are cleared. Therefore, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the gaming state, when the hold is stored or when a special symbol or a normal symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the stored hold is cleared, The change display of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reset. When the special game is being performed, the special game is also reset.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state and the setting value is being changed, the setting value is not cleared in the above-described normal initialization processing, so the setting set after the power interruption is restored. Even in the change state, the setting value being changed (the setting value stored in the main RAM 103) immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is maintained as it is. Then, immediately after the setting change state is set, the game possible state is set. Thus, the setting change state ends, so that the setting value being changed is determined as described later.

(4) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the gaming state and the setting confirmation state, the normal initialization process is performed when the power interruption is restored, and the gaming state is set. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state, the normal initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored, and the setting change state is set. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game stop state, the game stop state is set when the power interruption is restored.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power interruption occurred was the gaming state, when the hold was stored or when the special symbol or the normal symbol was being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the stored hold was cleared, The change display of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reset. When the special game is being performed, the special game is also reset.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state and the setting value is being changed, the setting being changed immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption also occurs in the setting change state set after the power interruption is restored. The value is kept as is. Then, since the game available state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set and the setting change state is not ended, the set value being changed is not determined at this time.

(5) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. In this case, As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption when returning from the power interruption is returned. Is set.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game-enabled state and the special game is being performed, the special game is restarted when the power interruption is restored.
Also, the game available state is set immediately after the setting change state or the setting confirmation state is set.

(6) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the gaming state and the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is set when the power interruption is restored. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state, the setting change state is set when the power interruption is restored. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game stop state, the game stop state is set when the power interruption is restored.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game-enabled state and the special game is being performed, the setting confirmation state is set when the power interruption is restored, and then the special game is restarted when the setting switch 108 is turned off. Is done.
Further, the game-enabled state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set.

(7) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality has occurred, and no RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the gaming state and the setting confirmation state, the normal initialization process is performed when the power interruption is restored, and the gaming state is set. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state, the normal initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored, and the setting change state is set. When the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game stop state, the game stop state is set when the power interruption is restored.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power interruption occurred was the gaming state, when the hold was stored or when the special symbol or the normal symbol was being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the stored hold was cleared, The change display of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reset. When the special game is being performed, the special game is also reset.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state and the setting value is being changed, the setting being changed immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption also occurs in the setting change state set after the power interruption is restored. The value is kept as is. Then, immediately after the setting change state is set, the game possible state is set. As a result, the setting change state ends, and the set value being changed is determined.

(8) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality occurs, and no RAM abnormality occurs. As shown in FIG. 19, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is any of the game possible state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the normal initialization processing is executed when the power failure is restored, and the setting change state is set. Is set.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power interruption occurred was the gaming state, when the hold was stored or when the special symbol or the normal symbol was being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the stored hold was cleared, The change display of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reset. When the special game is being performed, the special game is also reset.
Further, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state and the setting value is being changed, the setting being changed immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption also occurs in the setting change state set after the power interruption is restored. The value is kept as is. Then, since the game available state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set and the setting change state is not ended, the set value being changed is not determined at this time.

(9) When the power failure is restored, a backup error has occurred and a RAM error has not occurred (except when the setting switch 108, the RAM clear switch 109, and the body frame opening detection sensor 2a are all on).
That is, when the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred. When the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, a backup error occurs, and no RAM error occurs, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, and the body frame opening detection is performed. If the sensor 2a is off, a backup error has occurred, and no RAM error has occurred, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is off, a backup error is generated, If no abnormality occurs, the setting switch 108 is turned off, If the AM clear switch 109 is off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is on, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred, the setting switch 108 is on, the RAM clear switch 109 is off, and the body frame opening detection sensor If 2a is on, a backup error has occurred, and a RAM error has not occurred, the setting switch 108 is off, the RAM clear switch 109 is on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is on, a backup error has occurred, and a RAM error has occurred. In any case, the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game ready state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, or the game stop state. Then, a game stop state based on the occurrence of a backup abnormality is set (see FIG. 19).

(10) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, a backup abnormality has occurred, and no RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 19, regardless of whether the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, or the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization process is executed when the power interruption is restored. , A setting change state is set.
In addition, when the control state immediately before the power interruption occurred was the gaming state, when the hold was stored or when the special symbol or the normal symbol was being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the stored hold was cleared, The change display of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reset. When the special game is being performed, the special game is also reset.
In this case, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, in this case (when a backup error has occurred at the time of power failure recovery), the set value is also cleared in the abnormal time initialization process executed at the time of power failure recovery. It has become to be. Therefore, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is the setting change state and the setting value is being changed, the setting value that is being changed immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption in the setting change state set after the power interruption is restored. (The setting value stored in the main RAM 103) is not maintained, and the setting value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed to a predetermined setting value (“1” in this embodiment) as an initial value. It should be noted that since the game changeable state is not set immediately after the setting change state is set and the setting change state is not ended, the set value is not determined at this time.

(11) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a RAM error has occurred when a backup error occurs at the time of power recovery and when a normal initialization process is performed at the time of power recovery. ing. For this reason, when the normal initialization process is not executed when the power is restored and the backup abnormality has not occurred, the fact that the RAM abnormality has occurred may not be detected (detected) in some cases. In this case, even if a RAM abnormality has occurred, it is determined that no RAM abnormality has occurred, and the control state at the time of power interruption recovery is set in the same manner as in the above (1).

(12) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
Further, in the case where the fact cannot be found despite the occurrence of the RAM abnormality, it is determined that no RAM abnormality has occurred even if the RAM abnormality has occurred. The setting of the control state at the time of recovery from power interruption is performed in the same manner as in the case of (2).

(13) When the power switch is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
In the case of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the determination of the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is made only in the used area, and when data cannot be read / written in the non-used area, It is not determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred. If it is not determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has not occurred, and a control state at the time of power interruption recovery is set in the same manner as in the above (3). .

(14) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
If it is not determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred as described above, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the control state upon power-off recovery is set in the same manner as in (4) above. Is performed.

(15) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
Further, in the case where the fact cannot be found despite the occurrence of the RAM abnormality, it is determined that no RAM abnormality has occurred even if the RAM abnormality has occurred. The setting of the control state at the time of recovery from power interruption is performed in the same manner as in the case of (2).

(16) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
Further, in the case where the fact cannot be found despite the occurrence of the RAM abnormality, it is determined that no RAM abnormality has occurred even if the RAM abnormality has occurred. The setting of the control state at the time of recovery from power interruption is performed in the same manner as in the case of (2).

(17) When the power switch is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
If it is not determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred as described above, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the control state at the time of power interruption recovery is set in the same manner as in the above (7). Is performed.

(18) When the power is restored, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, no backup abnormality has occurred, and a RAM abnormality has occurred. As shown in FIG. 20, when the control state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption is any of the game possible state, the setting change state, the setting confirmation state, and the game stop state, the abnormal-time initialization processing is performed when the power interruption is restored. This is executed, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality is set.
If it is not determined that a RAM abnormality has occurred as described above, it is determined that a RAM abnormality has not occurred, and the control state upon power-off recovery is set in the same manner as in the above (8). Is performed.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when a RAM abnormality occurs, the game stop state is set prior to the setting change state even when the setting change condition is satisfied. Become.

(19) In the case where a backup error has occurred and a RAM error has occurred at the time of power failure recovery. That is, at the time of power failure recovery, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, and the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned off. When the power is off, a backup error has occurred, and no RAM error has occurred, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is off, a backup error has occurred, and a RAM error has occurred. If no, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is off, a backup error has occurred, and if no RAM error has occurred, the setting switch 108 has been turned on. RAM clear switch 109 is on, body frame open detection sensor 2a is off, back If an up error has occurred and a RAM error has not occurred, the setting switch 108 is turned off, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, a backup error has occurred, and a RAM error has not occurred. If there is, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is turned on, a backup error has occurred, and if no RAM error has occurred, the setting switch 108 has been turned off and the RAM has been cleared. When the switch 109 is on, the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is on, the backup abnormality has occurred, and the RAM abnormality has not occurred, the setting switch 108 is on, the RAM clear switch 109 is on, and the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is on. ON, backup error occurred, RAM error did not occur In any case, even if the stay mode immediately before the occurrence of the power failure is any of the game possible mode, the setting confirmation mode, and the game stop mode, the abnormal time initialization process is executed when the power failure returns, and the occurrence of the backup abnormality occurs The game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is set prior to the game stop state based on the game stop state (see FIG. 20).

If the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set by executing the above-described processes (1) to (19), the setting stored in the main RAM 103 in the main information display device 105 is set. Displays the value. When the playable state is set, game performance display information based on game performance data stored in the main RAM 103 is displayed on the main information display device 105. When the game stop state is set, a code indicating that the game stop state is set is displayed on the main information display device 105.
In the case where the playable state is set immediately after the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set, the setting value is displayed for a moment on the main information display device 105, and the setting value is displayed along with the setting of the playable state. To display the game performance display information.

  Also, if the setting confirmation state or the setting change state is set based on the setting switch 108 being on, and then the setting switch 108 is turned off, the setting confirmation state or the setting change state being set can be played. The process of switching to the state is executed, and the game possible state is set. Then, by setting the playable state, the display of the main information display device 105 is also switched to the corresponding content.

Further, during the setting change state, each time the push button 109a is pressed and the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on, provided that the body frame opening detection sensor 2a detects that the body frame 2 has been opened. The setting values stored in the main RAM 103 are changed step by step. Specifically, the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed to a value that is incremented by one.
For example, when the setting value stored in the main RAM 103 is “2” and the pressing button 109 a is pressed while the main body frame 2 is open, the setting value stored in the main RAM 103 becomes “2”. It will be changed to "3". Each time the push button 109a is pressed while the body frame 2 is open, the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed from “4” → “5” → “6” to “6”. Is changed to "1" next to. Each time the set value stored in the main RAM 103 is changed, the display of the set value on the main information display device 105 is also changed.
When the setting switch 108 is turned off, the setting values stored in the main RAM 103 cannot be changed thereafter. That is, the set value stored in the main RAM 103 at this point is determined as a new set value.

(Normal initialization processing, abnormal-time initialization processing, clear processing)
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the game stop state is set based on the occurrence of the backup abnormality, the RAM abnormality, and the set value abnormality at the time of the recovery from the power failure, the abnormality initialization processing is executed. In this abnormal-time initialization process, as described above, all data stored in the main RAM 103 (all data stored in the used area and the non-used area, specifically, set values, game state flags, checksums, etc.) , Backup flag, error information, various data relating to the progress of the game, and game performance data).
When the RAM clear switch 109 is on at the time of power recovery and a control state other than the game stop state (a game possible state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state) is set, a normal initialization process is performed. Is executed. In the normal initialization process, as described above, the data (checksum, backup flag, error information, and various data related to the progress of the game) stored in the second to fourth areas in the use area of the main RAM 103 are stored. Cleared.
If the RAM clear switch 109 is off when the power is restored, a clear process for clearing a part of the main RAM 103 is executed. In this clearing process, data stored in the second area and the third area in the used area of the main RAM 103 (that is, information of a checksum, a backup flag, and an error) is cleared.

(Command transmission to sub-control board 300 at power-off recovery)
As described above, when the power is restored, any one of the normal initialization process, the abnormal-time initialization process, and the clear process is executed, and the game can be performed, the setting is changed, the setting is confirmed, or the game is stopped (backup). One of a game stop state based on the occurrence of an abnormality, a game stop state based on the occurrence of a set value abnormality, and a game stop state based on the occurrence of a RAM abnormality) is set.
Then, when the power is restored, the effect display device 21 and the audio output device 10 perform a display and an audio output indicating that the pachinko machine P is in the process of starting or performing the initial setting process. After that, when these processes are completed, various displays and audio outputs according to the set control state are started.

Specifically, for example, the player stays in the game-ready state immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption, and can perform the same game as that immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption without performing the normal initialization process or the abnormal-time initialization process when the power interruption returns. When the state is set, the number of suspensions immediately before the occurrence of the power interruption, the execution state of the variable effect (during the execution of the variable effect, non-execution, etc.), the execution state of the special game (the non-execution of the special game, the special game Since the game is restarted based on the number of times the game is being executed, the number of times of high accuracy, the number of times saved, etc., the effect display device 21 also displays these pieces of information.
Also, for example, if the game stays in the playable state immediately before the power failure occurs, but the normal initialization process is executed when the power failure returns, and the setting change state is set, the setting change state is displayed on the effect display device 21. Is displayed, and the sound output device 10 outputs a sound indicating the setting. When the setting change state ends and the game possible state is set, an initial screen when the game possible state is set is displayed on the effect display device 21, and a predetermined initial sound is output by the sound output device 10. Is output.
Further, for example, when a backup abnormality occurs at the time of restoration from power failure, the abnormality initialization processing is executed, and the game stop state is set, the effect display device 21 displays that the backup abnormality has occurred, The voice output device 10 outputs a predetermined warning sound.

Here, in order to prevent the processing at the occurrence of the power interruption from becoming complicated, the sub-control board 300 in the present embodiment is not provided with the power-off detection circuit. Is not executed. Therefore, the sub RAM 303 of the sub control board 300 does not store the data necessary for executing the above-described effects in the effect display device 21 or the sound output device 10 at the time of power recovery.
Therefore, the main CPU 101 of the main control board 100 in the present embodiment sends various commands including data necessary for executing the above-described effects to the sub-control board 300 in accordance with the control state set at the time of power-off recovery. To be sent.

Hereinafter, the command transmission to the sub-control board 300 at the time of recovery from power interruption will be described in more detail.
(1) When the Game Available State is Set at the Time of Returning from Power Loss In this case, when the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on at the time of returning from power interruption, the main CPU 101 sets the game available state and performs a normal initialization process. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 indicating that is executed. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 109 is turned off at the time of power-off recovery, the main CPU 101 issues a power-off recovery command indicating that the game-enabled state has been set and that the clearing process has been executed. Send to
Further, following the RAM clear command or the power-off reset command, the main CPU 101 issues a spec code command indicating the contents of the spec code stored in the main ROM 102 and the game stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the used area). The launch position command indicating the launch position of the ball (the game area 12 for launching the game ball) is stored in the main RAM 103 (fourth area of the use area) when the special symbol based on the first special figure random number is being changed. The first special symbol command indicating the information of the special symbol, and the special symbol based on the second special figure random number is being changed, and the special symbol stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the used area). The second special symbol command indicating the information of the special symbol, and the set value stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the used area) A fixed value command, a first special figure reserved number command indicating the first special figure reserved number stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the used area), and a first special figure reserved number command stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the used area). 2 A second special figure reservation number command indicating the number of special figure reservations, a time reduction number command indicating the number of reductions stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the use area), and stored in the main RAM 103 (a fourth area of the use area). The high-accuracy number command indicating the high-accuracy number, the execution phase data command indicating the execution phase data of the special figure game stored in the main RAM 103 (the fourth area of the use area), and the special symbol are changed. If there is no such command, a customer waiting command (hereinafter, these commands are collectively referred to as a group of sub-commands at power-off recovery) indicating that fact is transmitted to the sub-control board 300. .

When the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on at the time of power recovery and the normal initialization process is performed, as described above, the data stored in the second to fourth areas in the use area of the main RAM 103 is used. Is cleared. Therefore, each command of the above-mentioned sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery indicates the data content of the fourth area after being cleared by the normal initialization process.
On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 109 is off when the power is restored, and the clearing process is executed, the data is stored in the second area and the third area in the use area of the main RAM 103 as described above. The data is cleared, and the data stored in the fourth area is not cleared. Therefore, each command of the above-described sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery indicates the data content of the fourth area stored immediately before the power failure occurs.

Then, when the game is enabled and the game is started and the above-mentioned command is transmitted, the sub-control board 300 causes the received RAM clear command or power-off recovery command, and power-off recovery sub-command group to be received. Based on this, control of various displays on the effect display device 21 and execution of audio output by the audio output device 10 is performed.
Specifically, when the RAM clear command is received, the data relating to the progress of the game immediately before the power failure occurs is cleared, and the game status immediately before the power failure occurs is reset. After the display and the sound output related to the execution of the setting process are executed, the display of the initial screen and the output of the predetermined initial sound when the gaming state is set are started.
In addition, when the power failure recovery command is received, the data relating to the progress of the game immediately before the power failure occurs is not cleared, and the game status immediately before the power failure occurs is maintained. Is resumed. Then, based on each command of the sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery, the display and the sound output performed immediately before the power failure occurs are also restarted.

(2) When the setting change state is set at the time of restoration from power interruption In this case, when the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on at the time of restoration from power interruption, the main CPU 101 sets the setting change state and performs normal initialization processing. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 300, indicating that the command has been executed. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 109 is off at the time of power recovery, the main CPU 101 sends a setting change return command indicating that the setting change state has been set and the clearing process has been executed to the sub control board 300. Send to
Note that the case where the RAM clear switch 109 is on at the time of power failure recovery and the setting change state is set means that the control state other than the setting change state is staying just before the power failure recovery, This is a case where the state is switched to the state. When the RAM clear switch 109 is off at the time of power failure recovery and the setting change state is set, the setting change state is maintained immediately before the power failure recovery, and the state returns to the setting change state at the time of power failure recovery. Is the case.
Further, following the setting change start command or the setting change return command, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 a group of sub-commands at the time of power-off recovery similar to (1).
Then, when the setting change state is set and the above-mentioned command is transmitted, the sub-control board 300 generates a pachinko machine based on the received setting change start command or setting change return command, and the power interruption recovery subcommand group. After the display and audio output related to the execution of the start-up process and the initial setting process of the device P are executed, a display indicating that the setting change state is set and the audio output are executed.

Thereafter, when the setting switch 108 is turned off, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 a setting change state end command indicating that the setting change state is ended and the gaming state is set. Further, following the setting change state end command, the main CPU 101 transmits a power-off recovery sub-command group based on the data stored at this time.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the setting change state is set at the time of power-off recovery, a total of two times, at the time of power-off recovery (at the time of setting the setting change state) and at the end of the setting change state, The sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery based on the data stored at each time is transmitted.
At the end of the setting change state, if the same setting value as the setting value at the time of setting the setting change state is set (that is, if the setting value has not been changed), the power at the time of power failure recovery is restored. The content of each command of the sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery and the command of the sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery at the end of the setting change state are all the same. On the other hand, at the end of the setting change state, when a setting value different from the setting value at the time of setting the setting change state is set (that is, when the setting value is changed), the power failure recovery time The subcommand group at the time of power failure recovery and the subcommand group at the time of power failure recovery at the end of the setting change state have different contents of the set value command, and the contents of all other commands are the same.
Then, when the setting change state ends and the game-enabled state is set and the above-described command is transmitted, the sub-control board 300 executes the setting change state end command and the power-off recovery sub-command group based on the received command. The display of the initial screen and the output of the predetermined initial sound when the playable state is set are started.

(3) When the setting confirmation state is set at the time of restoration from power interruption In this case, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 a setting confirmation start command indicating that the setting confirmation state is set. Further, following the setting confirmation start command, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 a group of sub-commands at the time of power failure recovery similar to (1) and (2).
Then, when the setting confirmation state is set and the above-mentioned command is transmitted, the sub-control board 300 starts the pachinko machine P based on the received setting confirmation start command and the power-off recovery sub-command group. After the execution of the display and the audio output related to the execution of the initial setting process, the display and the audio output indicating that the setting confirmation state has been set are executed.

Thereafter, when the setting switch 108 is turned off, the main CPU 101 transmits to the sub-control board 300 a setting confirmation state end command indicating that the setting confirmation state is ended and the gaming state is set. Further, the main CPU 101 transmits, following the setting confirmation state end command, a power-off recovery sub-command group based on the data stored at this time.
That is, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, even when the setting confirmation state is set at the time of power-off recovery, the pachinko machine P also performs a total of two times at the time of power-off recovery (at the time of setting the setting confirmation state) and at the end of the setting confirmation state. The sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery based on the data stored at each time is transmitted. Note that the content of each command of the subcommand group at the time of restoration from power interruption and the command of the subcommand group at the time of termination of the setting confirmation state are the same.
Then, when the setting confirmation state ends and the game-enabled state is set and the above-described command is transmitted, the sub-control board 300 performs the setting confirmation state end command and the power-off recovery sub-command group based on the received command. The display of the initial screen and the output of the predetermined initial sound when the playable state is set are started.

(4) When the game stop state is set at the time of recovery from power interruption In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, when a backup error occurs, a RAM error occurs, or a set value error occurs. A game stop state is set.
When the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on at the time of power recovery and the game stop state based on the occurrence of the backup abnormality is set, the main CPU 101 transmits a first backup abnormality command to that effect to the sub control board 300. I do. On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 109 is off when the power is restored and the game stop state based on the occurrence of the backup abnormality is set, the main CPU 101 issues a second backup abnormality command to that effect to the sub control board. Send to 300.
Further, when the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on when the power is restored, and the game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is set, the main CPU 101 transmits a first RAM abnormality command to that effect to the sub-control board 300. . On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 109 is off at the time of power recovery and the game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality is set, the main CPU 101 sends a second RAM abnormality command to that effect to the sub-control board 300 Send to
Further, when the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on at the time of power recovery and the game stop state based on the occurrence of the set value abnormality is set, the main CPU 101 sends a first set value abnormality command indicating that to the effect to the sub control board 300. Send to On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 109 is off at the time of power recovery, and when the game stop state based on the occurrence of the setting value abnormality is set, the main CPU 101 sends a second setting value abnormality command to that effect to the secondary CPU. Transmit to control board 300.

Further, after the first backup abnormality command, the second backup abnormality command, the first RAM abnormality command, the second RAM abnormality command, the first set value abnormality command, or the second set value abnormality command, the main CPU 101 performs the same operation as (2). The sub-command group is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 when the power is restored.
Then, when the game stop state is set and the above-mentioned command is transmitted, the sub-control board 300 causes the received first backup abnormal command, second backup abnormal command, first RAM abnormal command, second RAM abnormal command, Based on the 1 set value abnormal command or the 2nd set value abnormal command and the sub-command group at the time of power failure recovery, the display and the voice output related to the execution processing of the pachinko machine P and the execution of the initial setting processing are executed, and then the game is stopped. An indication that the state has been set and audio output are executed.

As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the setting change state is set at the time of power failure recovery, the setting change state is set both at the time of power failure recovery and at the end of the setting change state. At the time (that is, before and after the processing related to the set value is executed), the command indicating the content of the data relating to the progress of the game and the command indicating the content of the set value stored at each time are sent to the sub-control board 300. It is to be sent.
Thereby, the sub-control board 300 can receive the information of the set values before and after the change (information on how many set values have been changed from what) to the sub-control board 300. It is possible to execute an appropriate effect according to the stored data relating to the progress of the game and the contents of the set values.

In addition, when the setting change state is set at the time of power recovery, regardless of whether the setting value has been changed, the above-described command is always transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at each of the above-described two points. It has become.
Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the setting change state ends, it is not necessary to perform the process of determining whether the setting value has been changed during the stay in the setting change state, and the processing is executed. It is not necessary to provide a control program for the main ROM 102, so that it is possible to prevent the main ROM 102 from running out of storage capacity.
When transmitting the above-mentioned sub-command group at the time of power-off recovery, each command included in the command group may be separately transmitted and then individually transmitted. All commands included in the group may be collectively used as one transmission unit and then transmitted collectively.

(Outline of processing in pachinko machine P)
Next, an outline of a process executed by the main control board 100 in accordance with the progress of the special figure game, the general figure game, and the special game will be described with reference to a flowchart.
First, the power cut evacuation processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the voltage of the supplied power falls below a predetermined value, the pachinko machine P interrupts the main process of the main control board 100 described later, and executes the power cut-off save process shown in the flowchart of FIG. .

In step 100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power failure occurrence signal has been detected. When it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal has not been detected, the power interruption saving processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process proceeds to step 101.
In step 101, the main CPU 101 executes a process of calculating a checksum of the used area and the non-used area in the main RAM 103, and stores the calculated checksum in the second area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, the main CPU 101 stores various types of data stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103 (setting values, a gaming machine status flag indicating a control status, a checksum, a backup flag, error information, and various data related to the progress of the game). , And a backup flag indicating the result of the backup processing is stored in the second area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the main CPU 101 prohibits access to the main RAM 103. By performing this process, storage of various data in the main RAM 103 and reading (loading) of various data from the main RAM 103 become impossible thereafter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.

In step 104, the main CPU 101 sets the power interruption monitoring time in a power interruption monitoring time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 105.
In step 105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a power failure occurrence signal has been detected. Then, when it is determined that the power interruption occurrence signal is detected, the process returns to step 104. On the other hand, when it is determined that the power interruption signal has not been detected, the process proceeds to the next step 106.

  In step 106, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the power interruption monitoring time set in step 104 described above has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time has elapsed, the power interruption evacuation processing is terminated, and the power interruption recovery processing described later is executed. Note that the power interruption monitoring time timer counter employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by one each time the above-described determination of the detection of the power interruption occurrence signal is performed. It is determined that the monitoring time has elapsed. When the power interruption occurs, the operation of the pachinko machine P is stopped during the loop from step 104 to step 106 described above.

Next, the main processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
When power is supplied from the power supply board 600 (recovery from power interruption), a system reset occurs in the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes a main process shown in a flowchart of FIG.

In step 110, the main CPU 101 executes a power-off recovery process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 111.
In step 111, the main CPU 101 prohibits interruption of other processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 112.

In step 112, the main CPU 101 updates the winning symbol random number initial value updating random number which is referred to when updating the winning symbol random number. The winning symbol random number updating random number is used to determine an initial value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the winning symbol random number is updated using the initial value updating random number for winning symbol random number at the time of starting the update as an initial value. After one round of the random number range, the update of the winning symbol random number is continued with the initial value updating random number for the winning symbol random number at that time as an initial value. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 113.
In step 113, the main CPU 101 analyzes various commands used to execute a special figure game or a general figure game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 114.

In step 114, the main CPU 101 transmits the command stored in the effect transmission data storage area to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.
In step 115, the main CPU 101 permits interruption of another process. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 116.

  In step 116, the main CPU 101 updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, which are random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern (hereinafter, referred to as variation effect random numbers). When the process of step 116 is completed, the processes of steps 111 to 116 are repeatedly executed until a timer interrupt process described later is performed.

Next, the above-described process at the time of power failure recovery in step 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 130, the main CPU 101 is required to execute various processes at the time of power-off recovery (when the power switch 650 is turned on or when it recovers from unexpected power-off), such as reading a boot program from the main ROM 102. Perform initial setting processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 131.
In step 131, the main CPU 101 calculates the checksum of the main RAM 103 at this time, and checks the calculated checksum and the checksum stored in the second area of the main RAM 103 (calculated immediately before the occurrence of power interruption in step 101). It is determined whether or not a backup error has occurred based on the checked checksum) and the backup flag stored in the second area. If it is determined that a backup error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 136. On the other hand, if it is determined that no backup error has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step 132.

In step 132, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 109 is on. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch 109 is ON, the process proceeds to step 136. On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM clear switch 109 is not on (that is, it is off), the process proceeds to the next step 133.
In step 133, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the control state during the stay is the gaming state, whether the setting switch 108 is on, and whether the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is on, that is, the gaming state ends and the setting confirmation state is reached. It is determined whether or not the condition for setting is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the condition is not satisfied (that is, the control state during stay is any of the setting confirmation state, the setting change state or the game stop state, the setting switch 108 is off, and the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is off. If it satisfies, the process proceeds to step 135. On the other hand, when it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 134.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming machine state flag indicating the control state during stay is stored in the first area in the use area of the main RAM 103. The control state during stay can be determined by referring to the state flag.

In step 134, the main CPU 101 sets a setting confirmation state, and stores a gaming machine state flag indicating this in the first area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 135.
In step 135, the main CPU 101 executes the abnormal-time initialization process when the game stop state is set, and when the setting change state is set or the setting confirmation state is set in step 134 described above. In this case, a clearing process is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step 144.

Further, when it is determined in step 131 that the backup abnormality has occurred, and when the process proceeds to step 136 in which the RAM clear switch 109 is determined to be on in step 132, the main CPU 101 determines whether the RAM abnormality and the setting have been performed. It is determined whether a value error has occurred. When it is determined that neither the RAM abnormality nor the set value abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to step 138. On the other hand, when it is determined that either the RAM abnormality or the set value abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step 137.
In step 137, the main CPU 101 sets the game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality when the RAM abnormality has occurred, and sets the game based on the occurrence of the set value abnormality when the abnormality has occurred in the set value. A stop state is set, and a gaming machine state flag indicating that the game stop state based on the occurrence of the RAM abnormality or the game stop state based on the occurrence of the set value abnormality is stored in the first area. Then, the process proceeds to step 143.

Further, in step 138, which proceeds when it is determined in step 136 that neither the RAM abnormality nor the set value abnormality has occurred, the main CPU 101 sets the setting change condition (that is, the setting switch 108 is turned on, the RAM clear switch 109 is turned on). Is ON, and the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is ON). When it is determined that the setting change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 140. On the other hand, when it is determined that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step 139.
In step 139, the main CPU 101 sets a setting change state, and stores a gaming machine state flag indicating this in the first area. Then, the process proceeds to step 143.

In step 140, which proceeds when it is determined in step 138 that the setting change condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 101 determines whether a backup abnormality has occurred. If it is determined that a backup error has occurred, the process proceeds to step 142. On the other hand, if it is determined that no backup error has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step 141.
In step 141, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming possible state and stores a gaming machine state flag indicating this in the first area. Then, the process proceeds to step 143.

In step 142, which proceeds when it is determined in step 140 that a backup abnormality has occurred, the main CPU 101 sets a game stop state based on the occurrence of the backup abnormality, and sets a gaming machine state flag indicating that. Is stored in the first area. Then, the process proceeds to step 143.
In step 143, the main CPU 101 executes an abnormal-time initialization process when the game stop state is set, and executes a normal initialization process when the game possible state or the setting change state is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 144.

  In step 144, the main CPU 101 sets a command to be transmitted to the sub-control board 300 when the power is restored in the effect transmission data storage area. Specifically, based on the set control state and the on / off state of the RAM clear switch 109, a RAM clear command, a power interruption return command, a setting change start command, a setting change return command, a setting check start command, a Any one of the 1 backup abnormal command, the 2nd backup abnormal command, the 1st RAM abnormal command, the 2nd RAM abnormal command, the 1st set value abnormal command, and the 2nd set value abnormal command is set. Set a subcommand group. The command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in step 114 described above. Then, the process at the time of power interruption recovery ends.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 will be described.
A clock pulse is generated at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds in the case of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 100, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

In step 200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the control state during stay is a gameable state. If it is determined that the game is not in the playable state, the process proceeds to step 212. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game can be played, the process proceeds to the next step 201.
In step 201, the main CPU 101 executes a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 202. Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when the timer counter becomes zero. It has become.

In step 202, the main CPU 101 updates the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding “1”, and when the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to “0”. Updates the random number from the value of the winning symbol random number initial value update random number at that time. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 203.
In step 203, the main CPU 101 includes the gate detection sensor 20a, the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, the big winning opening detection sensor 18a, the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, and the out opening detection sensor 19a. Then, it is determined whether or not an input has been made, and a sensor detection process for performing a predetermined process is executed based on the input. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 204.

In step 204, the main CPU 101 executes a special figure-related control process for controlling a special figure game and a special game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 205.
In step 205, the main CPU 101 executes a general-figure-related control process for performing control relating to the general-figure game. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 206.

In step 206, the main CPU 101 executes a state control process for controlling occurrence of various errors due to satisfaction of a predetermined occurrence condition. When a predetermined occurrence condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101 transmits an error command indicating that an error according to the occurrence condition has occurred to the sub-control board 300 or the external information terminal board 500. As a result, the state notification lamp EL, the front door effect lamp DL, the liquid crystal display device 21 and the like are notified that the above-mentioned error has occurred, and the hall computer is notified that the above-mentioned error has occurred. Becomes Then, the process proceeds to the next step 207.
In step 207, when detection signals from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a, the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a, the second starting winning opening detection sensor 16a, and the special winning opening detection sensor 18a are input to the main CPU 101, The main CPU 101 updates the prize ball counter provided corresponding to each detection signal, and transmits a payout number designation command corresponding to each detection signal to the launch / payout control board 200. Note that, when a payout ball is paid out by the launch / payout control board 200, a payout command is transmitted to the main control board 100 for each payout, and when the payout command is received, the main CPU 101 decrements the prize ball counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 208.

In step 208, the main CPU 101 determines a launch position for determining a play area (first play area 12a, second play area 12b) for launching a play ball according to a play state (normal play state, high-probability time-short play state). Execute control processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 209.
In step 209, the main CPU 101 starts the winning opening solenoid data for opening and closing the movable piece 16b of the second starting winning opening 16, the special winning opening solenoid data for controlling the opening and closing of the special winning opening 18, and various display devices ( Display data of the first special symbol display device 30, the second special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 32, the first special symbol reservation display device 38, the second special symbol reservation display device 39, and the normal symbol reservation display device 33) And so on. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 210.

In step 210, the main CPU 101 executes an output control process for outputting a port for outputting a signal of each data created in step 209 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 211.
In step 211, the main CPU 101 executes a performance display control process for displaying game performance display information on the main information display device 105. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 100 ends.

In step 212, which proceeds when it is determined in step 200 that the control state during stay is not the game-enabled state, the main CPU 101 determines whether the control state during stay is a game stop state. When it is determined that the game is in the game stop state, the process proceeds to step 209. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game is not in the game stop state, the process proceeds to the next step 213.
In step 213, the main CPU 101 executes a setting-related process. Then, the process proceeds to step 209.

Next, the sensor detection process in step 203 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 300, the main CPU 101 executes a gate detection process for performing a normal symbol lottery based on a game ball passing through the gate 20. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 301.
In step 301, the main CPU 101 executes a first start winning opening detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on a game ball having entered the first starting winning opening 15. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 302.

In step 302, the main CPU 101 executes a second start winning opening detection process for performing a jackpot lottery based on the game ball having entered the second starting winning opening 16. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 303.
In step 303, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening detection process for performing a predetermined process based on the game ball having entered the special winning opening 18. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 304.

In step 304, the main CPU 101 executes a general winning opening detection process for performing a predetermined process based on the game ball having entered the general winning opening 14. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 305.
In step 305, the main CPU 101 executes an out-opening detection process for performing a predetermined process based on the game ball being received in the out-opening 19. Then, the sensor detection process ends.

Next, the above-described gate detection processing in step 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 400, the main CPU 101 determines whether a detection signal has been input from the gate detection sensor 20a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has not been input, the processing at the time of gate detection ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 20a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 401.
In step 401, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the general-purpose reserved number counter (that is, the current general-purpose reserved number) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the gate detection process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value is less than 4, the process proceeds to the next step 402.

In step 402, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the ordinary drawing reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 403.
In step 403, the main CPU 101 obtains the hit determination random number and stores it in the ordinary figure holding storage area, and ends the gate detection process.

Next, the first start winning opening detection process in step 301 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting winning opening detection sensor 15a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has not been input, the first starting winning opening detection process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the first start winning opening detection sensor 15a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 501.
In step 501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the first special figure reservation number counter (that is, the first special figure reservation number at the present time) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the first start winning opening detection process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 502.

In step 502, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by "1". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 503.
In step 503, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the first hold storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 504.

In step 504, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in the above-mentioned step 201, and stores it in the storage unit of the first reserved storage area in which the big hit determining random number is stored in the above-mentioned step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 505.
In step 505, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102, and stores the reach group determination random number in the storage unit of the first hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 506.

In step 506, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102, and stores the reach mode determination random number in the storage unit of the first hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 503. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 507.
In step 507, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102, and stores the random number in the first reserved storage area storing the jackpot determination random number in step 503. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same first reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 508.

In step 508, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the first start winning opening ball counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 15 by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 509.
In step 509, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the first special figure random number is stored, and stores it in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the first start winning opening detection process is terminated.

Next, the process at the time of detecting the second start winning opening in step 302 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second winning opening detection sensor 16a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has not been input, the second start winning opening detection process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the second start winning opening detection sensor 16a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 601.
In step 601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the second special figure reservation number counter (that is, the second special figure reservation number at the present time) is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined that the value is not less than “4” (that is, “4”), the second start winning opening detection process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is less than “4”, the process proceeds to the next step 602.

In step 602, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 603.
In step 603, the main CPU 101 acquires the current jackpot determination random number and stores it in the storage unit of the second hold storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 604.

In step 604, the main CPU 101 acquires the winning symbol random number updated in step 201 described above, and stores the random number in the second reserved storage area in which the random number determined in step 603 is stored. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 605.
In step 605, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach group determination random number updated in step 102, and stores the reach group determination random number in the second holding storage area storing the jackpot determination random number in step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 606.

In step 606, the main CPU 101 acquires the reach mode determination random number updated in step 102, and stores the reach mode determination random number in the storage unit of the second hold storage area in which the jackpot determination random number is stored in step 603. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 607.
In step 607, the main CPU 101 acquires the variation pattern random number updated in step 102, and stores it in the storage unit of the second reserved storage area that stores the jackpot determination random number in step 603. As described above, the acquired jackpot determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, and variation pattern random number are all stored in the storage unit of the same second reservation storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 608.

In step 608, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the second start winning port entrance counter for counting the number of game balls entering the second start winning port 16 by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 609.
In step 609, the main CPU 101 generates a start winning command indicating that the second special figure random number is stored, stores the generated command in the transmission data storage area for effect, and ends the second start winning port detection process.

Next, the processing for detecting a special winning opening in step 303 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 610, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection sensor 18a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 18a has not been input, the special winning opening detection process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the special winning opening detection sensor 18a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 611.
In step 611, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the special winning opening ball counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 18 by one. Then, the special winning opening detection process ends.

Next, the processing for detecting a general winning opening in step 304 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 650, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a has not been input, the processing at the time of detecting the general winning opening is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the general winning opening detection sensor 14a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 651.
In step 651, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the general winning opening ball counter for counting the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 14 by one. Then, the general winning opening detection time process is terminated.

Next, the above-described processing at the time of detecting the out mouth in step 305 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 660, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the out-mouth detection sensor 19a. When it is determined that the detection signal from the out-mouth detection sensor 19a has not been input, the out-mouth detection process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection signal from the out-mouth detection sensor 19a has been input, the process proceeds to the next step 661.
In step 661, the main CPU 101 increments the value of the out-port entrance ball counter for counting the number of game balls received by the out-port 19 by one. Then, the processing at the time of detecting the out mouth is ended.

Next, the special figure-related control processing in step 204 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 700, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the execution phase data. The execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the special figure related control processing is to be executed. Specifically, the execution phase data includes data “00” indicating execution of a special symbol change start process described later, data “01” indicating execution of a special symbol change stop process described later, and post-stop processing described later. , Data "03" indicating execution of a special game control process described later, and data "04" indicating execution of a special game end process described later.
Then, based on the value of the execution phase data loaded in step 700 described above, the main CPU 101 starts a special symbol change start process (step 701), a special symbol change stop process (step 702), a post-stop process (step 703), Either the game control process (step 704) or the special game end process (step 705) is executed. Then, the special figure related control processing ends.

Next, the special symbol change start processing in step 701 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “00” indicating the execution of the special symbol variation start processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not “00”, the special symbol change start processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “00”, the process proceeds to the next step 801.
In step 801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the second reservation storage area, that is, whether the second special figure reservation number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the second special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to step 804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 802.

In step 802, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first special figure random number is stored in the storage unit of the first reservation storage area, that is, whether the first special figure reservation number counter is “1” or more. judge. If it is determined that the first special figure random number is not stored, the process proceeds to step 811. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure random number is stored, the process proceeds to the next step 803.
In step 803, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the first special figure reservation number counter by “1” and executes a shift process of the first reservation storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the first reservation storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the first reservation storage area is stored. -Shift each random number stored in the fourth storage unit to the storage unit with the smallest number. As a result, each random number stored in the first hold storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO), and is used in a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.

In step 804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 801 that the second special figure random number is stored, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the second special figure reservation number counter by “1” and sets Execute the shift processing of the reserved storage area. Specifically, each random number stored in the first storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the second storage unit of the second reserved storage area is stored. -Shift each random number stored in the fourth storage unit to the storage unit with the smallest number. As a result, each random number stored in the second hold storage area is so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) and is used in a jackpot determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to step 805.
In step 805, the main CPU 101 selects one of the jackpot determination random number determination table 110 corresponding to the set value stored in the main RAM 103 and the current game state, and stores the selected table in the above step 803 or step At 804, a jackpot determination process is performed to derive a jackpot lottery result based on the jackpot determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 806.

In step 806, the main CPU 101 executes a special symbol determination process for determining the type of the special symbol. Specifically, when the result of the lottery in the above-mentioned step 805 is a jackpot, the jackpot determination random number used for the determination of the lottery is based on which starting winning prize opening the game ball enters the winning prize opening ( That is, after confirming the first starting winning opening 15 or the second starting winning opening 16), the winning symbol random number determination table 111 corresponding thereto is selected, and the selected table and the above-mentioned step 803 or step At 804, the type of the special symbol is determined based on the winning symbol random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, if the result of the lottery in step 805 is a loss, the special jackpot determination random number used in the determination of the lottery is based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening 15. The symbol Y1 is determined, and the special symbol Y2 is determined if the jackpot determination random number used in the determination of the lottery is based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting winning opening 16. Then, data corresponding to the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area of the main RAM 103. In the special symbol determination process, the current gaming state, that is, the gaming state at the time when the special symbol is determined is stored in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 807.
In the special symbol change start process of the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, if both the first special figure random number and the second special figure random number are stored, the second special figure random number is given priority over the first special figure random number. Although the special figure random numbers are processed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the random numbers may be processed in the order in which they are stored in the hold storage area.

In step 807, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating the type of the special symbol determined in step 806 in the effect transmission data storage area. As a result, information on the determined special symbol type is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 at the start of the change. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 808.
In step 808, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation effect pattern is to be determined based on the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Execute pattern determination processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 809.

In step 809, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting the variable display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31. Accordingly, when the special symbol is fluctuated and displayed based on the first special figure random number, the first special symbol display device 30 starts blinking display, and the special symbol is displayed based on the second special figure random number. When the variable display is performed, the second special symbol display device 31 starts blinking display. Here, the blinking display means that "-" blinks at a predetermined interval in each display device.
Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the first special figure random number is stored in the first reservation storage area, the first special figure reservation display device 38 is arranged in such a manner that the first special figure reservation number can be recognized. Is displayed, and when the second special figure random number is stored in the second reservation storage area, the second special figure reservation display device 39 is displayed in such a manner that the second special figure reservation number can be recognized. ing. Then, when the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the first special figure random number, the first special figure reservation number is reduced by one at the same time as the start of the variation display, so that the first special figure reservation number is reduced by one. When the display control of the figure suspension display device 38 is performed and the above-mentioned special symbol variation display is performed based on the second special figure random number, the number of the second special figure suspension is reduced by one simultaneously with the start of the variation display. Is displayed, the display of the second special figure suspension display device 39 is controlled.
Then, the process proceeds to the next step 810.

In step 810, the main CPU 101 sets “01” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation stop process is executed in the special symbol related control process, and ends the special symbol variation start process.
Further, in step 811 which proceeds when it is determined in the above-mentioned step 802 that the first special figure random number is not stored in the first hold storage area, the main CPU 101 determines the effect display based on the fact that the variable display is not performed. The device 21 performs a demonstration determination process for performing a demonstration display. More specifically, the main CPU 101 measures the time during which the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner, and when the predetermined demonstration start time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses without performing the special symbol in the variable display. The demonstration command for displaying the demonstration screen on the effect display device 21 is stored in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the special fluctuation start processing ends.

Next, the variation effect pattern determination processing in step 808 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 900, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol determined in step 806 is a big hit symbol. If it is determined that the symbol is not a big hit symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 903. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a big hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 901.
In step 901, the main CPU 101 confirms the big hit symbol determined in step 806 described above and the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 902.

In step 902, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) based on the big hit symbol confirmed in step 901 and the gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to step 907.
Further, in step 903, which proceeds when it is determined that the symbol is not a jackpot symbol in the above-described step 900, the main CPU 101 determines the type of the start winning prize hole related to the determination of the lottery (that is, the jackpot determination random number used in the determination of the lottery is not used). Which starting winning prize port was acquired by entering the ball) and the current game state and the current number of reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number) Confirm. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 904.

In step 904, the main CPU 101 selects the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table 112 based on the type of the winning opening, the gaming state, and the number of holdings confirmed in step 903 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 905.
In step 905, the main CPU 101 determines the group based on the reach group determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or 804 and the reach group determination random number determination table 112 selected in step 904. Is determined, and the type of the group is stored in a predetermined processing area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 906.

In step 906, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (loss determination table) based on the type of the group determined in step 905 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 907.
In step 907, the main CPU 101 selects the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (big hit determination table) selected in step 902 described above, or the reach mode determination random number determination table 113 (losing mode determination) selected in step 906 described above. Determination table) and the variation mode number and variation pattern lottery table 114 are determined based on the reach mode determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804 described above. Is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 908.

In step 908, the main CPU 101 selects (acquires) the variation pattern lottery table 114 determined in step 907 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 909.
In step 909, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern lottery table 114 selected in step 908 and the variation pattern random number stored in the predetermined processing area in step 803 or step 804. Is determined, and the determined variation pattern number is stored in a predetermined temporary storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 910.

In step 910, the main CPU 101 determines the fluctuation time of the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation time determination table 115 and the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. Further, the main CPU 101 sets the determined fluctuation time in the fluctuation time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 911.
In step 911, the main CPU 101 generates a fluctuation mode command based on the fluctuation mode number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area, and generates a fluctuation pattern command based on the fluctuation pattern number stored in the predetermined temporary storage area. I do. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the generated variation mode command and variation pattern command in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the variable effect pattern determination processing ends.

Next, the special symbol change stop processing in step 702 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1000, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “01” indicating the execution of the special symbol fluctuation stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not “01”, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “01”, the process proceeds to the next step 1001.

In step 1001, the main CPU 101 determines whether the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation time timer counter in step 910 has elapsed. Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1002.
In step 1002, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the special symbol determined in step 806 on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and sets the special symbol. Execute stop display of. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1003.

In step 1003, the main CPU 101 stores a symbol determination command indicating that the special symbol has been determined in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1004.
In step 1004, the main CPU 101 sets a stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol in a stop display time timer counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1005.

  In step 1005, the main CPU 101 sets “02” in the execution phase data so that the post-stop processing is executed in the special figure-related control processing. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop processing ends.

Next, the post-stop processing in step 703 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1100, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “02” indicating execution of post-stop processing. If it is determined that the execution phase data is not “02”, the post-stop processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “02”, the process proceeds to the next step 1101.
In step 1101, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stop display time set in the stop display time timer counter in step 1004 has elapsed. If it is determined that the stop display time has not elapsed, the post-stop processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1102.

In step 1102, the main CPU 101 stores the current gaming state in the gaming state buffer. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1103.
In step 1103, the main CPU 101 executes a time saving number update process. Specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a time reduction game flag indicating that the current game state is the time reduction game state is on. When it is determined that the time saving game flag is turned on, the time saving number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. In this time saving number storage area, the remaining number of fluctuations until the time saving gaming state ends is stored. Then, the stored remaining number of changes is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” by updating the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the time saving game flag is also executed. When it is determined that the time reduction game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1104.

In step 1104, the main CPU 101 performs a high-precision count update process. Here, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a high-accuracy gaming flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state is on. When it is determined that the high-accuracy game flag is ON, the high-accuracy number storage area provided in the main RAM 103 is updated. The remaining number of times of change until the high-probability gaming state ends is stored in the high-accuracy-number storage area. Then, the stored remaining number of changes is decremented by "1". Further, when the remaining number of changes becomes “0” by updating the remaining number of changes, a process of turning off the high-accuracy game flag is also executed. When determining that the high-accuracy game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 101 does not perform any processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1105.
In step 1105, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a big hit symbol. When it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed is not a big hit symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1111. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed is the big hit symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1106.

In step 1106, the main CPU 101 sets a jackpot winning game state command for transmitting the jackpot winning gaming state to the sub-control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1107.
In step 1107, the main CPU 101 resets the current gaming state. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1108.

In step 1108, the main CPU 101 sets a time, which is a standby time set at the start of the special game, in the opening time timer counter, and transmits an opening command indicating that the opening process is started in the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1109.
In step 1109, the main CPU 101 sets the number of rounds in the main RAM 103 based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “10” as the number of rounds if the stopped big hit symbol is the special symbol X1, and sets the round number if the stopped big hit symbol is the special symbol X2. "4" is set as the number. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1110.

In step 1110, the main CPU 101 sets “03” in the execution phase data so that the special game control process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.
In step 1111, which proceeds when it is determined that the special symbol stopped and displayed in step 1105 is not a big hit symbol, the main CPU 101 confirms the current gaming state and produces a gaming state command indicating the gaming state. In the transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1112.

  In step 1112, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol variation start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the post-stop processing ends.

Next, the special game control processing in step 704 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “03” indicating the execution of the special game control process. When it is determined that the execution phase data is not “03”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “03”, the process proceeds to the next step 1201.
In step 1201, the main CPU 101 determines whether the opening time set in the opening time timer counter in step 1108 has elapsed. If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1202.

In step 1202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending process, which is a standby process performed after all round games have been completed, in the special game control process. If it is determined that the ending process is being performed, the process proceeds to step 1210. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending process is not being performed, the process proceeds to the next step 1203.
In step 1203, the main CPU 101 executes a special winning opening opening / closing control process for opening and closing the special winning opening 18 based on the special electric auditors product operation table 116 corresponding to the type of the big hit symbol stopped and displayed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1204.

In step 1204, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has been started based on the special winning opening opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. Then, when it is determined that it is not the time when the round game is started, the process proceeds to step 1206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game has started, the process proceeds to the next step 1205.
In step 1205, the main CPU 101 stores a round game start command indicating the start of the round game in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1206.
The round game start command is provided for each round game, so that the number of round games started can be transmitted to the sub-control board 300.

In step 1206, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round game has been completed based on the winning opening opening / closing control in step 1203 described above. If it is determined that the round game has not ended, the special game control processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round game has ended, the process proceeds to the next step 1207.
In step 1207, the main CPU 101 decrements the number of rounds stored in the main RAM 103 by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1208.

In step 1208, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the number of rounds decremented in step 1207 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of rounds is not “0”, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of rounds is “0”, the process proceeds to the next step 1209.
In step 1209, the main CPU 101 sets an ending time, which is a standby time set at the end of the special game, in an ending time timer counter, and sends an ending command indicating that ending processing is started to the effect transmission data storage area. Remember. Then, the special game control process ends.

In step 1210, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1202 that the ending process is being performed, the main CPU 101 determines whether the ending time set in the ending time timer counter in step 1209 has elapsed. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed, the special game control process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1211.
In step 1211, the main CPU 101 stores a special game end command indicating that the special game has ended in the effect transmission data storage area. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1212.

  In step 1212, the main CPU 101 sets “04” in the execution phase data so that the special game end processing is executed in the special figure related control processing. Then, the special game control process ends.

Next, the special game end processing in step 705 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1300, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution phase data is data “04” indicating execution of the special game end processing. Then, when it is determined that the execution phase data is not “04”, the special game end processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution phase data is “04”, the process proceeds to the next step 1301.
In step 1301, the main CPU 101 checks the jackpot symbol (stored in the storage area of the main RAM 103) that triggered the execution of the completed special game, and based on the gaming state setting table 117 corresponding to the above jackpot symbol. Set the game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets a high-accuracy game flag, a time-short game flag, a high-accuracy count, and a time-short count. In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the high-accuracy game flag and the time-saving game flag are both turned on, and the number of high-accuracy times and the number of times Are set to "100". Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1302.

In step 1302, the main CPU 101 sets a game state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area according to the game state set in step 1301 described above. The game state designation command includes information indicating that the high-accuracy game flag set in step 1301 described above is on, information indicating that the time-saving game flag is on, information on the number of high-accuracy times, and information on the number of time-saving times. include. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1303.
In step 1303, the main CPU 101 sets “00” in the execution phase data so that the special symbol change start process is executed in the special figure related control process. Then, the special game end processing ends.

Next, the ordinary figure-related control processing in step 205 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1400, the main CPU 101 loads the value of the ordinary figure execution phase data. The general-figure execution phase data indicates which of a plurality of functional modules (subroutines) constituting the general-figure-related control processing is to be executed. Specifically, the general symbol execution phase data includes data “10” indicating execution of a normal symbol change start process described later, data “11” indicating execution of a normal symbol change stop process described later, and a normal symbol described later. It has data "12" indicating the execution of the post-symbol stop processing, and data "13" indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing described later.
Then, based on the value of the ordinary symbol execution phase data loaded in step 1400, the main CPU 101 starts the ordinary symbol variation start process (step 1401), the ordinary symbol variation stop process (step 1402), and the ordinary symbol stop post-process (step 1401). 1403) or the movable piece control processing (step 1404). Then, the normal map-related control processing ends.

Next, the ordinary symbol change start processing in step 1401 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1500, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ordinary figure execution phase data is “10” indicating the execution of the ordinary symbol variation start processing. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “10”, the ordinary symbol variation start processing is ended. On the other hand, if the ordinary figure execution phase data is determined to be “10”, the process proceeds to the next step 1501.
In step 1501, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determined random number is stored in the general-purpose reserved storage area, that is, whether or not the general-purpose reserved number counter is equal to or greater than “1”. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary figure holding number counter is not equal to or more than “1” (that is, “0”), the ordinary symbol change start processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the general-purpose reserved number counter is equal to or more than “1”, the process proceeds to the next step 1502.

In step 1502, the main CPU 101 decrements the value of the ordinary drawing reservation number counter by “1”. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1503.
In step 1503, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process of the general-purpose reserved storage area. Specifically, the hit determination random number stored in the first storage unit is stored in a predetermined processing area provided in the main RAM 103, and the hit determination random numbers stored in the second to fourth storage units are stored. The determined random number is shifted to the storage unit having the smaller number. As a result, the hit-determined random numbers stored in the general-purpose hold storage area are so-called first-in first-out (FIFO) and are used in a winning determination process described later. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1504.

In step 1504, the main CPU 101 selects the hit determination random number determination table 118 (either the non-time reduction table 118 a or the time reduction table 118 b) corresponding to the current gaming state, and the selected table and the above-described step 1503. Then, based on the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area, a winning determination process for deriving the result of the normal symbol lottery is executed. Specifically, when the current gaming state is the non-time saving game state, the main CPU 101 refers to the non-time saving determination table 118a to determine the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the winning determination random number stored in the predetermined processing area is determined with reference to the time saving determining table 118b. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1505.
In step 1505, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the winning determination processing in step 1504 is a win. Then, if it is determined that the winning is not a hit (that is, a loss), the process proceeds to step 1507. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process proceeds to the next step 1506.

In step 1506, the main CPU 101 stores the winning symbol data in a predetermined ordinary figure storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to step 1508.
In step 1507, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1505 that the result of the winning determination process is not a hit, the main CPU 101 stores the lost symbol data in a predetermined general-purpose storage area of the main RAM 103. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1508.

In step 1508, the main CPU 101 confirms whether the current game state is set to the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state, and refers to the normal symbol variation pattern determination table 119 to determine the current game state. Is set in the ordinary symbol variation time timer counter in accordance with. More specifically, the main CPU 101 sets “3 seconds” in the general-purpose variation time counter when the current gaming state is the non-hours-saving gaming state, and sets "0.6 seconds" is set in the time counter. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1509.
In step 1509, the main CPU 101 sets variable display data for starting variable display of a normal symbol. As a result, the normal symbol display device 32 starts blinking display. Also, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the winning determination random number is stored in the ordinary figure holding storage area, the ordinary symbol holding display device 33 is displayed in such a manner that the number of ordinary figure holdings can be recognized. Has become. Then, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol is performed, the display of the ordinary symbol hold display device 33 is controlled at the same time as the start of the variable display so as to indicate that the number of reserved ordinary symbols decreases by one. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1510.

In step 1510, the main CPU 101 stores the current game state in the game state buffer as the game state at the start of the change. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1511.
In step 1511, the main CPU 101 sets “11” in the general figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol change stop processing is performed in the general figure related control processing. Then, the normal symbol change start process ends.

Next, the ordinary symbol change stop processing in step 1402 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1600, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ordinary figure execution phase data is the data “11” indicating the execution of the ordinary symbol variation stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is not “11”, the ordinary symbol fluctuation stop processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “11”, the process proceeds to the next step 1601.
In step 1601, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol set in the general-figure fluctuation time timer counter in step 1508 has elapsed. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1602.

In step 1602, the main CPU 101 sets stop display data for stopping and displaying the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 32, and executes the stationary display of the ordinary symbol. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1603.
In step 1603, the main CPU 101 sets a general-purpose stop display time timer counter for displaying a normal symbol in a stop-display state. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 1604.

  In step 1604, the main CPU 101 sets “12” in the general figure execution phase data so that the post-normal symbol stop processing is performed in the general figure related control processing. Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop processing ends.

Next, the above-mentioned ordinary symbol stop post-processing in step 1403 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1700, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ordinary figure execution phase data is data “12” indicating execution of the post-normal-symbol stop processing. Then, when it is determined that the ordinary symbol execution phase data is not “12”, the post-normal symbol stop processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “12”, the process proceeds to the next step 1701.
In step 1701, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the general-purpose stop display time set in the general-purpose stop display time timer counter in step 1603 has elapsed. When it is determined that the normal symbol stop display time has not elapsed, the post-normal symbol stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the general-purpose stop display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1702.

In step 1702, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the stopped and displayed ordinary symbol is a winning symbol. When it is determined that the stopped and displayed normal symbol is not a hit symbol (that is, a lost symbol), the process proceeds to step 1704. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a winning symbol, the process proceeds to the next step 1703.
In step 1703, the main CPU 101 sets “13” in the general-figure execution phase data so that the movable piece control processing is performed in the general-figure-related control processing. Then, the post-normal symbol stop processing is terminated.

  In step 1704, which proceeds when it is determined that the ordinary symbol stopped and displayed in step 1702 is not a winning symbol, the main CPU 101 executes the ordinary symbol variation start process in the ordinary symbol-related control process. "10" is set in the ordinary figure execution phase data. Then, the post-normal symbol stop processing ends.

Next, the movable piece control processing in step 1404 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
In step 1800, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the general-purpose execution phase data is data “13” indicating the execution of the movable piece control processing. Then, when it is determined that the general-purpose execution phase data is not “13”, the movable piece control processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ordinary figure execution phase data is “13”, the process proceeds to the next step 1801.
In step 1801, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the movable piece 16b is under control, that is, whether or not the start winning port solenoid 16c is energized. If it is determined that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the process proceeds to step 1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the movable piece 16b is not under operation control, the process proceeds to the next step 1802.

In step 1802, the main CPU 101 checks whether the game state at the start of the normal symbol change is the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1803.
In step 1803, the main CPU 101 refers to the second start winning opening opening control table 120 and, according to the gaming state confirmed in step 1802, sets energizing control data (opening data) of the starting winning opening solenoid 16 c as energizing data. Set the number of times (opening times) and energizing time (opening time). Then, the movable piece control processing ends.

In step 1804, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1801 that the movable piece 16b is under operation control, the main CPU 101 determines whether the energization time (opening time) set in step 1803 has elapsed. Is determined. Then, when it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has not elapsed, the movable piece control processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the energization time (opening time) has elapsed, the process proceeds to the next step 1805.
In step 1805, the main CPU 101 stops the operation of the movable piece 16b, that is, stops the energization of the start winning port solenoid 16c. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1806.

  In step 1806, the main CPU 101 sets “10” in the general figure execution phase data so that the normal symbol change start processing is executed in the general figure related control processing. Then, the movable piece control processing ends.

Next, the setting-related processing in step 213 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.
At step 1850, main CPU 101 determines whether or not the control state during stay is a setting change state. If it is determined that the state is not the setting change state, the process proceeds to step 1858. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting is changed, the process proceeds to the next step 1851.
In step 1851, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the setting switch 108 is off. If it is determined that the setting switch 108 is off, the process proceeds to step 1855. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting switch 108 is not off (that is, it is on), the process proceeds to the next step 1852.

In step 1852, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 109 is on. When it is determined that the RAM clear switch 109 is not on (that is, it is off), the process returns to step 1851. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch 109 is on, the process proceeds to the next step 1853.
In step 1853, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is ON (that is, whether or not the body frame 2 is open). If it is determined that the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is not on (that is, it is off), the process returns to step 1851. On the other hand, when it is determined that the body frame opening detection sensor 2a is ON, the process proceeds to the next step 1854.

In step 1854, the main CPU 101 changes the set value stored in the main RAM 103. Specifically, the setting value stored at the present time is changed to a setting value that is incremented by one. Then, the process returns to step 1851.
In step 1855, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1851 that the setting switch 108 is turned off, the main CPU 101 issues a setting change state end command indicating that the setting change state ends and the game-enabled state is set. Set in the production transmission data storage area. The command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in step 114 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1856.

In step 1856, the main CPU 101 sets a power-off recovery sub-command group to be transmitted to the sub-control board 300 when the power is returned. The command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in step 114 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 1857.
In step 1857, the main CPU 101 sets a gaming possible state and stores a gaming machine state flag indicating this in the first area. Then, the setting-related processing ends.

In step 1858, which proceeds when it is determined in step 1850 that the control state during stay is not the setting change state, the main CPU 101 determines whether the setting switch 108 is off. If it is determined that the setting switch 108 is not off, the process returns to step 1858. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting switch 108 is off, the process proceeds to the next step 1859.
In step 1859, the main CPU 101 sets a setting confirmation state end command indicating that the setting confirmation state ends and the game-enabled state is set in the effect transmission data storage area. The command set here is transmitted to the sub-control board 300 in step 114 described above. Then, the process proceeds to step 1856.

(Outline of production on pachinko machines P)
As described above, by executing various processes in the main control board 100, a special game, a general game, and a special game progress. During the progress of these games, various commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 300, and the sub-control board 300 receives the commands, so that the sub-control board 300 Is effected.
In the following, a description will be given of a variable effect that is executed during the variable display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the jackpot lottery.

(Summary of fluctuating effects)
The fluctuation effect performed by the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is a reach-less fluctuation in which a reach display by the effect symbols 50 (a display in which the two effect symbols 50 that are stopped and displayed first have the same symbol (aspect)) is not performed. The pattern is broadly divided into a pattern and a reach variation pattern in which a reach display based on the effect symbol 50 is made.
In this fluctuating effect, a fluctuating display of the effect symbol 50 (dummy symbol) is performed on the background image displayed on the effect display device 21. Then, the result of the jackpot lottery is notified to the player by the combination (stop display mode) of the effect symbols 50 stopped and displayed after the variable display.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 45 (a) and (b), with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of all the rendering symbols 50 is changed from the state in which all the rendering symbols 50 are stopped and displayed. Be started. Note that the downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol 50 is displayed to scroll downward from above.
Thereafter, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter, referred to as a first stop symbol) located on the left side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter, referred to as a second stop symbol) located on the right side, the effect symbol 50 (hereinafter, referred to as a third stop symbol) located in the center. ) (See FIGS. 45 (c) to (e)), but in the variation pattern without reach, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed in different symbols (particularly displayed. In the reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 45 (d)).

Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol (see FIG. 45 (e)). That is, when all the effect symbols 50 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot.
On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss, although not particularly shown, all the effect symbols 50 are not stopped and displayed in the same symbol. That is, by stopping and displaying at least one effect symbol 50 with a symbol different from the other effect symbols 50, it is notified that the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss.

  Further, the third stop symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31 almost simultaneously with the stop symbol being displayed. Thus, prior to the stop display of the effect symbol 50, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 30 or the second special symbol display device 31, and the result of the jackpot lottery is grasped by the type of the special symbol. To prevent them from getting lost.

  In addition, when the reach display is performed, a reach advanced effect in which a predetermined advanced effect image (for example, a moving image in which the effect design 50 is successively destroyed) is displayed on the effect display device 21 is executed. (See FIG. 46). Since such a reach development effect is set to be highly likely to be executed when a jackpot is won, the expectation of the player is increased.

Further, in the variation effect of the present embodiment, a setting suggestion effect that gives a predetermined suggestion regarding the set value that is set may be executed in accordance with the variation display of the effect symbol 50.
In the setting suggestion effect of the present embodiment, a predetermined suggestion image is displayed on the effect display device 21. By displaying the suggestion image, whether the set value set is an even number or an odd number is determined. It has been suggested.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed from the start of the variable effect to the time when the first stop symbol is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 47 (a) to (d)). And in the setting suggestion effect performed when an odd set value (that is, “1”, “3”, “5”) is set, the effect display device is provided above the effect symbol 50 during the variable display. A suggestion image that a shooting star is flowing from the left end to the right end of 21 is displayed (see FIG. 47 (c)). On the other hand, in the setting suggestion effect that is executed when an even-numbered setting value (that is, “2”, “4”, “6”) is set, above the effect symbol 50 during the variable display, A suggestion image that a shooting star flows from the right end to the left end of the effect display device 21 is displayed (see FIG. 47D).
Thereby, when a suggestion image that a shooting star flows from the left end to the right end of the effect display device 21 is displayed, it is possible to make the player recognize that the set value set is an odd number. When a suggestion image indicating that a shooting star flows from the right end to the left end of the effect display device 21 is displayed, the player can be made aware that the set value is an even number. Therefore, the interest of the player can be increased.

  In addition, in the fluctuating effect, in addition to the fluctuating display of the effect symbol 50, a cut-in image that is different from the effect symbol 50 is displayed, thereby increasing a sense of expectation for the jackpot winning, and a pressing operation of the operation button 9b. By performing a predetermined suggestion or notification by being performed, a button operation effect that raises the expectation for the jackpot is won, and the character effect device YS operates in a predetermined manner, thereby increasing the expectation for the jackpot winning. An operation effect or the like may be executable.

  In each of the above-described effects, not only the display of an image but also the output of a predetermined BGM or sound from the audio output device 10 (speaker) may be performed in addition to the display of the image. Lamp) in a predetermined lighting pattern or color.

(Determination of the mode of fluctuation production)
Next, a description will be given of how to determine the mode of the above-described fluctuation effect.
As shown in FIG. 48, the sub-ROM 302 of the sub-control board 300 stores a variable effect determination table 121 for determining the mode of the variable effect.
In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the variable effect determination table 121 includes a first table 121a, a second table 121b, a third table 121c, a fourth table 121d, a fifth table 121e, a sixth table 121f, and a seventh table. There are seven types of 121g.

  The first table 121a is a variable effect determination table 121 that is referred to when the set value is “1”. The second table 121b is a variable effect determination table 121 that is referred to when the set value is “2”. The third table 121c is a variable effect determination table 121 that is referred to when the set value is “3”. The fourth table 121d is a variable effect determination table 121 that is referred to when the set value is “4”. The fifth table 121e is a variable effect determination table 121 that is referred to when the set value is “5”. The sixth table 121f is a variable effect determination table 121 that is referred to when the set value is “6”. The seventh table 121g is a variable effect determination table 121 which is referred to when a later-described set value is “0”.

Then, upon receiving the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command, the sub CPU 301 of the sub-control board 300 selects the fluctuation effect determination table 121 according to the set value and acquires the fluctuation effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249. Then, based on the selected variation effect determination table 121, the acquired variation effect random number, and the variation mode number corresponding to the received variation mode command and the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command, the mode of the variation effect is determined. decide.
As described above, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the set value command indicating the set value (the set value stored in the first area in the use area of the main RAM 103) at the time of power failure recovery. Is transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Then, upon receiving the set value command, the sub CPU 301 of the sub control board 300 stores information of the set value corresponding to the received set value command in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 103. Thereby, the sub CPU 301 can grasp the set value set based on the information of the set value stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 103.

As shown in FIGS. 48A to 48F, according to the first table 121a, the second table 121b, the third table 121c, the fourth table 121d, the fifth table 121e, and the sixth table 121f, When the mode number is “00H” or “01H” and the variation pattern number is “00H” or “01H”, the variation pattern has no reach, and the setting suggestion effect is executed, or One of the modes in which the variation pattern is absent and the setting suggestion effect is not executed is determined.
When the variation mode number is “02H” or “03H” and the variation pattern number is “02H”, the reach variation pattern in which the reach development effect is not executed and the setting suggestion effect is executed Alternatively, any of the reach variation patterns in which the reach development effect is not executed and the setting suggestion effect is not executed is determined.
Further, when the fluctuation mode number is “04H” and the fluctuation pattern number is “03H” or “04H”, when the fluctuation mode number is “32H” and the fluctuation pattern number is “30H” or “31H”, When the variation mode number is “33H” or “34H” and the variation pattern number is “32H”, “33H” or “34H”, the reach variation pattern in which the reach development effect is executed is set and set. Either a mode in which the suggestion effect is executed or a reach variation pattern in which the reach development effect is executed and a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed is determined.

  As described above, in all of the first table 121a, the second table 121b, the third table 121c, the fourth table 121d, the fifth table 121e, and the sixth table 121f, the mode of the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is described. It can be determined. That is, even when the set value (set value) stored in the sub RAM 303 is any of “1” to “6”, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable effect.

(When a specific event related to the set value occurs)
Here, a system reset may occur only in the sub-control board 300 due to the occurrence of noise or the like, and when the system reset occurs, the data of the set values stored in the sub RAM 303 is cleared. Also, a case where malfunction occurs in the sub control board 300 due to generation of noise or the like, and the set value stored in the sub RAM 303 is rewritten to an abnormal value (for example, “7” or the like) exceeding a settable range. There is also.
As described above, when a specific event such as clearing of the set value stored in the sub RAM 303 or rewriting to an abnormal value occurs, the power is turned on / off (recovery from power interruption) and the setting is performed. This situation will continue until the set value that has been set is newly stored in the sub RAM 303.
In such a situation, the variable effect determination table 121 corresponding to the set value stored in the sub RAM 303 cannot be selected, and the mode of the variable effect cannot be determined. Then, when the above situation occurs, it is assumed that the set value is provisionally set to any one of “1” to “6”, and the variable effect determination according to the provisional set value is determined. It is conceivable to determine the mode of the variable effect based on the table 121. However, since the setting suggestion effect based on the provisional setting value can be executed in the variable effect, there is a possibility that the actually set value is not suggested, and the player may misunderstand the setting value. There is.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, when the above-described specific event occurs, in this case, the dedicated set value “0” is stored in the sub RAM 303 and the set value “0” is set. Based on the seventh table 121g, which is the variable effect determination table 121, the mode of the variable effect is determined.

Here, as shown in FIG. 48 (g), according to the seventh table 121g, when the variation mode number is “00H” or “01H” and the variation pattern number is “00H” or “01H” , And a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed is determined.
When the variation mode number is “02H” or “03H” and the variation pattern number is “02H”, the reach variation pattern in which the reach development effect is not executed and the setting suggestion effect is not executed It is determined.
Further, when the fluctuation mode number is “04H” and the fluctuation pattern number is “03H” or “04H”, when the fluctuation mode number is “32H” and the fluctuation pattern number is “30H” or “31H”, When the variation mode number is “33H” or “34H” and the variation pattern number is “32H”, “33H” or “34H”, the reach variation pattern in which the reach development effect is executed is set and set. A mode in which the suggestion effect is not executed is determined.

  As described above, in the seventh table 121g, the mode of the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is not determined, and the mode of the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed is always determined. That is, when the specific setting value is “0” when the specific event occurs, the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the variable effect.

  In the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, by performing the above-described control, even if the above-described specific event occurs, the pachinko machine P fluctuates without changing from the case where the specific event does not occur. The mode of the effect can be determined, and in this case, the setting suggestion effect is not executed, so that it is possible to appropriately prevent the player from misunderstanding the set value.

Next, a control process in the sub-control board 300 for executing the various processes as described above will be described.
First, the main processing of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 2000, in response to power-on, the main processing program is read from the sub-ROM 302, and initialization and setting of flags and the like stored in the sub-RAM 303 are executed. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2001.
In step 2001, the sub CPU 301 updates each effect random number (fluctuation effect random number), and thereafter repeatedly executes the process of step 2001 until an interrupt process is performed. Here, each production random number is updated asynchronously.

Next, the timer interrupt processing of the sub control board 300 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
The sub-control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds). Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 301 reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

In step 2100, the sub CPU 301 executes an update process of various timer counters used in the sub control board 300. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2101.
Note that the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment employs a subtraction timer, and the timer counter is decremented by one each time the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 is executed, and the subtraction is stopped when the timer counter becomes zero. It has become.
In step 2101, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 303 and executes various processes according to the received command. Specifically, in the sub control board 300, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 100, a command reception interrupt process is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 100 is stored in the reception buffer. Then, the sub CPU 301 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt processing. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2102.

In step 2102, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not to accept the operation of the staging operation device 9 in accordance with the progress of the fluctuating effect or the like being executed, and operates signals from the rotation operation detecting sensor 9c and the pressing operation detecting sensor 9d. It is determined whether or not is input. When an operation signal is input from the rotation operation detection sensor 9c or the pressing operation detection sensor 9d, if the operation of the effect operation device 9 is being received, it is displayed that the effect operation device 9 has been operated. The command is stored in the transmission buffer for transmission to various control boards such as a control board, a voice control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 2103.
In step 2103, the sub CPU 301 transmits various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 303 to various control boards such as an image control board, a sound control board, an illumination control board, and an operation control board. Then, the timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 300 ends.

Next, among the command analysis processes in step 2101 described above, the power-off recovery sub-command group reception process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the power-off recovery subcommand group is stored in the main control board 100 in step 144 of the power-off recovery processing or step 1856 of the setting-related processing, and then stored in the sub-control board 300 in step 114. Sent.
In step 2200, the sub CPU 301 stores the data corresponding to each command included in the received power-off recovery sub-command group in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Thereby, for example, information on the set value corresponding to the set value command is stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the sub-command group receiving process at the time of power interruption recovery ends.

Next, among the command analysis processes in step 2101 described above, a variation command reception process executed when a variation mode command and a variation pattern command are received will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command are stored on the main control board 100 in step 911 of the fluctuation effect pattern determination processing, and then transmitted to the sub control board 300 in step 114.
In step 2300, the sub CPU 301 determines whether the set value “0” is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. If it is determined that the set value “0” is stored, the process proceeds to step 2303. On the other hand, if it is determined that the set value “0” is not stored, the process proceeds to the next step 2301.
In step 2301, the sub CPU 301 determines whether a specific event has occurred with respect to the set value stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 (that is, whether the set value has been cleared or rewritten to an abnormal value). Is determined. If it is determined that a specific event does not occur, the process proceeds to step 2304. On the other hand, if it is determined that a specific event has occurred, the process proceeds to the next step 2302.

In step 2302, the sub CPU 301 stores the set value “0” in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 2303.
In step 2303, the sub CPU 301 selects the seventh table 121g, which is the variable effect determination table 121 corresponding to the stored set value “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step 2305.
In step 2304, which proceeds when it is determined in step 2301 that the specific event has not occurred, the sub CPU 301 sets the setting values (that is, “1” to “1”) stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303. The variation effect determination table 121 corresponding to any one of “6”) is selected. Specifically, when the set value is "1", the first table 121a is selected, and when the set value is "2", the second table 121b is selected, and the set value is "3". ", The third table 121c is selected. If the set value is" 4 ", the fourth table 121d is selected. If the set value is" 5 ", the fifth table 121c is selected. 121e is selected, and if the set value is "6", the sixth table 121f is selected. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 2305.

In step 2305, the sub-CU 301 acquires the variable effect random number updated in step 2001 described above. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 2306.
In step 2306, the sub CPU 301 receives the fluctuation effect random number acquired in step 2305, the fluctuation effect table 121 selected in step 2303 or step 2304, the fluctuation mode number corresponding to the received fluctuation mode command, and A variation effect mode is determined based on the variation pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command. Then, the process proceeds to the next Step 2307.
In step 2307, the sub CPU 301 sets a variable effect execution command corresponding to the variable effect mode determined in step 2306 in the transmission buffer. The variable effect execution command set here is transmitted to the various control boards in step 2103 described above, and the control to execute the variable effect based on the received variable effect execution command is performed by these control boards. It will be. Then, the variation command receiving process ends.

Next, a modified example of the above-described embodiment will be described.
In the setting suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment, it was configured to indicate whether the set value being set is an even number or an odd number. is not. For example, by setting a specific suggestion image to be displayed in a setting suggestion effect only when the set value is 4 to 6, when this specific suggestion image is displayed, It may be possible to indicate that the set value is 4 or more. Also, only when the set setting value is 2 to 6, by setting so that a specific suggestion image is displayed in the setting suggestion effect, when this specific suggestion image is displayed, It may be possible to indicate that the set value is 2 or more (that is, the set value is not 1).
Also in the case of setting in this way, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and the interest of the player in the setting suggestion effect can be enhanced.

In addition, the setting suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment is executed during the fluctuation effect, but is not limited to this. For example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed during a look-ahead effect that is an effect executable before the start of the variable effect based on the stored suspension. That is, a predetermined suggestion image may be displayed at a predetermined timing during the pre-reading effect. In addition, a setting suggestion effect may be executed during an opening effect executed at the start of the special game or an ending effect executed at the end of the special game. That is, a predetermined suggestion image may be displayed at a predetermined timing during the opening effect or the ending effect.
Even in the case of setting as described above, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and the interest of the player in the setting suggestion effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a specific event occurs in the set value stored in the predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, the mode of the variable effect is determined based on the variable effect determination table 121 in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed. Is determined so that the setting suggestion effect is not executed in the variable effect, but the control for preventing the setting suggestion effect from being executed in the above-described case is not limited to this.
For example, when a specific event occurs, one of the setting values “1” to “6” is provisionally set, and the fluctuation value is determined based on the fluctuation effect determination table 121 according to the provisional setting value. In addition to setting to determine the mode of the effect, when the mode of the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined, it may be determined again that the setting suggestion effect is not executed.
In addition, instead of determining the mode of the variable production at the start of the variable production, the control as described above is performed after setting so as to determine the mode of the variable production based on the reservation when the reservation is stored. You may. In the case of such a configuration, a process of re-determining the mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed may be performed after the mode of the variable effect is determined and before the variable effect based on the mode is executed.
Even in the case of setting in this way, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment is obtained, and it is not necessary to separately provide the variable effect determination table 121 for determining only the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed. Can reduce the amount of data stored in the storage device, and the load on hardware resources can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the content of the setting value stored in the first area of the use area of the main RAM 103 is transmitted to the sub-control board 303 only at the time of power recovery. It is not limited to this. For example, when the control state is a playable state, the set value stored in the first area is periodically (for example, every time a predetermined number of times (5 times, 10 times) of the variable effect is executed). By transmitting a set value command indicating the content to the sub-control board 300, the content of the set value may be periodically transmitted to the sub-control board 300. When a specific event occurs in the case where the setting is made in this manner, the setting suggestion effect as described above is performed between the time when the specific event occurs and the time when the content of the setting value is transmitted to the sub control board 300. (A control that determines the mode of the variable production based on the seventh table 121g, and a setting suggestion production that is performed when the mode of the variable production in which the setting proposal production is executed is determined. Control to re-determine a mode that is not executed) may be performed.
Even in the case of setting in this way, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained, and when a specific event occurs, suggestion of the set value is performed without performing the power-off recovery. Can be resumed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a set value is cleared by a system reset or rewritten to an abnormal value due to noise or the like, a specific event occurs (the set value stored in the sub RAM 303). (A specific event has occurred with respect to (i)), control is performed to prevent the setting suggestion effect from being executed, but the specific event is not limited to this.
For example, the set value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 because the set value command transmitted from the main control board 100 cannot be accurately received by the sub control board 300 or the command is missing. Even when not performed, it may be determined that a specific event has occurred (a specific event has occurred with respect to the storage of the set value in the storage area of the effect control unit). Also in this case, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed by setting the setting value “0” and determining the mode of the variable effect based on the seventh table 121g in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed. . In addition, a setting value of any one of “1” to “6” is provisionally set, and a setting is made so as to determine the mode of the variable effect based on the variable effect determination table 121 according to the provisional setting value. In addition, when the mode of the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is determined, the setting suggestion effect may not be executed by re-determining the mode in which the setting suggestion effect is not executed. When the above-described specific event occurs, “1” is stored as a default setting value in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, and after that, a setting value command is sent from the main control board 100. Until it is received, the state in which the default setting value “1” is stored may be maintained.
Further, even when a normal setting value is stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303, when a setting suggestion effect is executed, an abnormality such as a failure to select the variable effect determination table 121 occurs. It may be that an event has occurred (a specific event has occurred with respect to the processing based on the set value stored in the storage area of the effect control unit). In this case, similarly to the above, control for preventing the setting suggestion effect from being executed may be performed, and only notification that an abnormality has occurred may be performed.

In addition, when a set value is cleared by a system reset or rewritten to an abnormal value due to generation of noise (when a specific event occurs with respect to the set value stored in the sub RAM 303), or when the main control board 100 If the set value command is not stored in a predetermined storage area of the sub RAM 303 due to circumstances such as the sub control board 300 not being able to correctly receive the set value command transmitted from the sub control board 300 (storage of the set value in the storage area of the effect control means) (A specific event has occurred), a notification to that effect (a notification that the set value is not stored, a notification that the set value “0” is stored, and a set value stored in the sub RAM 303) May be notified for a predetermined time or more.
In the case described above, after that, until a set value command is received from the main control board 100, an effect other than the set value suggestion effect (for example, a predetermined reach effect, a predetermined notice image (when a predetermined character Notice), a cut-in effect in which a predetermined cut-in image is displayed, a background change effect in which the background image changes, and the reserved image being displayed changes to another reserved image. A control may be performed to prevent the execution of a pending change effect or a pre-reading effect that is started before a variable effect based on stored reservations is executed and is executed across a plurality of variable effects.

Further, in the seventh table 121g in the above-described embodiment, the mode of the variable effect in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is not determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the setting suggestion effect is executed. Some of the aspects of the variable effect may be determined.
For example, as an aspect of the fluctuation effect, the execution is performed regardless of which setting value is set, but the execution ratio is set to be different according to the setting value, and the execution frequency is set. A mode in which a setting suggestion effect that suggests a setting value is executed may be provided, and this mode may be determined in the seventh table 121g.
In addition, as an aspect of the fluctuation effect, the variable effect is executed only when a predetermined set value (for example, “4” or more, other than “1”, etc.) is set, and when executed, a predetermined set value is set. The first setting suggestion effect that determines that the first setting suggestion effect is executed, and the execution ratio when the predetermined setting value is set is high, and when the setting value other than the predetermined setting value is set, The execution ratio is set low, and when executed, a mode is provided in which a second setting suggestion effect that indicates that there is a high possibility that a predetermined set value is set is executed. The manner in which the first setting suggestion effect is executed is not determined, but the manner in which the second setting suggestion effect is executed may be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control state stayed just before the power failure occurred, the setting switch 108 turned on or off at the time of power failure recovery, the RAM clear switch 109 turned on or off, and the main frame opening detection sensor 2a The control state at the time of power failure recovery is set according to ON or OFF, whether or not a backup error has occurred, and whether or not a RAM error has occurred. Is not limited to these. For example, ON or OFF of another sensor such as the front door opening detection sensor 3a may be added as a determination condition. In addition, any one of the above-described determination conditions (for example, ON or OFF of the body frame opening detection sensor 2a) may be excluded.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the setting confirmation state and the setting change state are set only when the power is restored, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the power of the pachinko machine P is turned on, a setting confirmation state or a setting change state may be set by performing a predetermined operation.
Further, the above-described modifications can be combined with each other as far as possible.

  Note that the main control board 100 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a game control unit of the present invention. Further, the sub-control board 300 in the above-described embodiment corresponds to an effect control unit of the present invention. Further, various commands related to data relating to the progress of the game in the above-described embodiment correspond to information relating to the progress of the game of the present invention. Further, the pachinko machine P in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a gaming machine of the present invention. In addition, the end processing of the setting changeable state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to the processing related to the setting of the setting value of the present invention. In addition, the recovery from power interruption in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a predetermined point in time before execution of the processing related to setting of the set value of the present invention. Further, the end of the setting changeable state in the above-described embodiment corresponds to a predetermined point in time after execution of the setting value setting process of the present invention. Further, the set value command in the above-described embodiment corresponds to information on the set value of the present invention.

P Pachinko machine 21 Effect display device 100 Main control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
300 Sub-control board 301 Sub-CPU
302 Sub ROM
303 Sub RAM

Claims (2)

Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
Effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the information related to the progress of the game transmitted from the game control means,
A gaming machine capable of setting one of a plurality of set values having different degrees of advantage for a player,
The game control means,
The information is set to be transmitted to the effect control means at both a predetermined time before execution of the processing related to the setting of the setting value and a predetermined time after execution of the processing. Gaming machine. The game control means,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein information on the set value is transmitted together with the information.

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