JP2020062294A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of executing a performance that suggests a set value according to intention of a player and executing a performance with a lot of interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: setting means capable of setting a value to any of a plurality of types of set values with different degrees of advantage for a player on the basis of operation of first operation means 62, 63 provided on the back side of a game board 2; setting suggestion performance control means for executing a setting suggestion performance for suggesting the set value; and privilege right imparting means for imparting a privilege right to enable the setting suggestion performance, according to satisfaction of a predetermined condition. The setting suggestion performance control means executes the setting suggestion performance according to the operation of second operation means 15 provided on the front side of the game board 2, on the condition that the privilege right is imparted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be set to any of a plurality of types of settings having different degrees of advantage for a player.

  A gaming machine typified by a conventional pachinko machine is provided with a plurality of types of setting values having different jackpot probabilities, and a technology having a setting function that allows a gaming facility to set an arbitrary setting value is known. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In addition, this type of gaming machine is basically configured so that the set value is not known to the player, but which set value is set is of great interest to the player. There is also a technology that improves the interest by suggesting a set value.
The suggestion of such a set value is executed when a certain condition is satisfied, for example, a configuration executed in relation to the effect accompanying the hit determination of whether it is a big hit or a game ball has passed a predetermined gate. A configuration executed at that time is used (for example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP, 2003-205160, A JP-A-2000-312748 (FIGS. 14 and 23)

By the way, in the configuration that suggests the set value when some condition is satisfied, as in Patent Document 2, when the condition is satisfied, the suggestion of the set value is executed regardless of the player's intention. Become. Moreover, even if the conditions were satisfied, the situation of suggesting the set value did not change, and it was lacking in interest.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an entertainment with a lot of interest by making an effect that suggests a set value in accordance with a player's intention.

The gaming machine of the invention according to claim 1,
Setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player based on the operation of the first operating means provided on the back side of the game board,
A starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
Random number extraction means for extracting a random number for win / fail judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening,
A win / loss determination means that determines whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player based on the win / loss determination random number value and the set value,
In a gaming machine equipped with
Setting suggestion effect control means for carrying out setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting value,
A privilege right granting means for granting a privilege right to enable the setting suggestion effect according to the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The setting suggestion effect control means performs the setting suggestion effect according to the operation of the second operation means provided on the front side of the game board, on condition that the privilege is granted. And

  For example, the gaming machine does not perform the hit determination whether or not to shift to the big hit game which is a game advantageous to the player in the hit determination means, and the setting means is set as the determination probability that the hit determination means determines the big hit. It is desirable that the probability be changed to a different probability based on the operation of the first operation means.

  According to this invention, the right to execute the setting suggestion effect is given when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the operation of the player is required to execute the setting suggestion effect, so that the setting is performed regardless of the intention of the player. It is possible to prevent the suggestive performance from being executed. Therefore, since the effect suggesting the set value is performed based on the player's intention, it is possible to realize the gaming machine capable of performing the interesting effect desired by the player.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The privilege right is added each time the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of accumulated privilege rights is stored as a privilege right value in the privilege right storage means, while the setting suggestion effect is executed. It is characterized in that it is subtracted from the privilege right numerical value stored in the privilege right storage means.

  According to the present invention, the privilege right can be accumulated even in the case where the set value suggestion effect is not implemented by the player's intention. In addition, according to the size of the privilege right numerical value stored in the privilege right storage means, effects having different contents, for example, effects having different degrees of specifying the set value can be implemented, so that the privilege right of the player can be obtained. It is possible to increase interest in saving money, realize a wide variety of productions, and realize a highly interesting gaming machine.

A gaming machine according to a third aspect of the invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The privilege right granting means grants the privilege right in accordance with the duration of the game.

  For example, it is desirable that the privilege granting means adds the privilege every time the number of times the special symbol changes in accordance with the winning / non-winning judgment reaches a predetermined number (for example, a multiple of 100). In addition, the appearance of the predetermined reach effect that was carried out during the change of the special symbol is added every time the predetermined number of times is reached, added every time the number of shot balls reaches the predetermined number of balls, the number of prize balls is the predetermined number of balls. It is also conceivable to add every time the value reaches.

  According to this invention, the magnitude of the privilege right numerical value changes according to the length of the duration of the game. Therefore, by providing a configuration in which effects having different contents can be performed according to the magnitude of the privilege right numerical value, It is possible to realize highly interesting gaming machines with a wide variety of variations.

A gaming machine according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The privilege right granting means grants the privilege right according to the result of the game.

  For example, the privilege granting means is preferably configured to add the privilege each time a big hit game occurs.

  According to this invention, since the magnitude of the privilege right numerical value changes according to the result of the game, a variety of effects can be provided by making it possible to perform an effect having different contents depending on the value of the privilege right numerical value. With this, a highly interesting gaming machine can be realized.

A gaming machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects,
The setting suggestion effect control means includes, as the setting suggestion effect, plural kinds of effects corresponding to a plurality of kinds of privilege right numerical values and different in degree of specifying the setting value, and the setting value and the privilege right storage means. According to the privilege right numerical value stored in, any one of the setting suggestion effects is performed.

  For example, in a plurality of types of setting suggestion effects with different degrees of specifying setting values, there are 6 setting levels, 1 to 6 setting values exist, and when 6 is the most advantageous, it suggests that the setting value is an odd number. Effects, effects that suggest an even number, effects that suggest a setting value of 2 or more, effects that suggest a setting value of 5 or more, effects that suggest a setting value of 6, etc. It is possible to provide it. In this case, it is desirable to carry out an effect that suggests that the set value is 5 or more and an effect that suggests that the set value is 6 as the value of the privilege right stored in the privilege right storage means is larger.

  According to the present invention, for example, the larger the privilege right value is, the higher the degree of specifying the setting value can be performed, so that the player's interest in accumulating the privilege right can be increased. The interestingness of is further increased.

It is a front view of a game machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board used for the game machine. It is a rear view of the game machine. It is an electric block diagram of the game machine. It is a block diagram inside the MPU of the main controller of the game machine. It is an outline block diagram inside a random number generation circuit of the game machine. It is an outline block diagram explaining composition and a function of a power supply board (power supply device) of the game machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the set value of the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game specification of the said gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "start-up processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "interruption (INT) processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "illegal monitoring processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "special figure starting entrance confirmation processing" performed by the main control unit. 7 is a first flowchart showing the control contents of a "special figure validity determination process" executed by the main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said "special figure success / failure determination processing." It is the 3rd flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special figure propriety judging processing." It is a 4th flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special figure right-and-off judgment processing." It is the 1st flow chart which shows the contents of control of "special game processing" performed with the above-mentioned main controller. It is the 2nd flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special game processing." It is the 3rd flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special game processing." It is the 4th flow chart which shows the contents of control of the above-mentioned "special game processing." 6 is a first flowchart showing the control contents of an “initial setting process” executed by the main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said "initial setting process." It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "setting state confirmation processing" performed by the main control unit. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "LED output processing" performed by the main control device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition and transition condition performed by the said main control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing regarding the setting suggestion production implemented with the said game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "privilege right grant processing A" performed by the sub control device of the game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "setting suggestion production execution processing" performed by the sub control device. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "setting suggestion production contents determination processing" performed by the sub-control device. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode of setting suggestion production implemented with the production design display device of the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the said setting suggestion production. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display mode of the said setting suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows the contents of control of "privilege right grant processing B" performed by the sub-control device.

[First Embodiment]
A pachinko machine 1 as a game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, it is determined whether or not the game ball shifts to the big hit game which is advantageous for the player to win the prize ball due to the fact that the game ball enters the starting opening arranged on the game board. It If the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the special symbol showing the result of the hit determination is fixedly displayed as a big hit symbol, and the game has a basic game property of shifting to a big hit game. Then, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the probability of winning, which is a big hit in the determination of win / loss when operated by the gaming facility, can be set by selecting an arbitrary probability from a plurality of types of probabilities.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. A front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) are openably and closably provided on the outer frame 10 via hinges 101 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18, and a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by a counterclockwise operation.
Behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

  Speakers 112 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, respectively, and a game sound is output by these speakers, thereby improving the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame side decorative lamp 113 which emits light in accordance with a game state, and LEDs which notify a game abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed on the lower half portion of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the firing device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, so that the game balls supplied from the upper plate 12 are directed toward the game board 2. Is fired. Also, prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive overflowing prize balls from the upper plate 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game facility by operating the ball removing lever.

  This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to it. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball lending switch 171, a settlement switch 172, and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. At the center of the upper plate 12, a player-operable effect button 15 and a jog dial 16 are provided so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

The game board 2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is provided with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is attached to the center of the game area 20. At the center of the center case 200, an LCD panel of an effect symbol display device 21 (entire illustration is omitted) is arranged. Further, the center case 200 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, similarly to the known ones.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 in the game area 20, a game ball can be passed, and a public figure operation gate 22 is provided in which a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general drawing) is drawn when passing. .
At the position directly below the center of the center case 200, a game ball can be entered at any time, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is judged as to whether or not it is due to the entry. A starting port 23 is provided. Furthermore, the tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as "genuine accessory") is formed in the position directly below it, and whether or not the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "second special symbol") is judged due to the entry of the ball is executed. The second special figure starting port 24 is installed. In addition, the second special map starting port 24 can enter (win) a prize only when the ordinary electric accessory is opened. The ordinary electric utility article is configured to be opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time when the lottery of the above-mentioned public drawing is successful.

  Immediately below the second special figure starting port 24, a special winning opening 25 is provided which can be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate of a special electric auditors product and which is open to big hit games.

  A plurality of (four) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally below the left side of the center case 200 and to the left of the first special figure starting opening 23 to the special winning opening 25. An outlet 203 is provided at the bottom of the board immediately below the special winning opening 25.

  At the lower right corner of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, a first special figure display device 28A, a second special figure display device 28B, a first special figure reservation number display device 281, a second special figure reservation number display. A device 282, a public figure display device 29, and a public figure hold number display device 291 are provided.

  FIG. 3 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1. On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, an inner frame 30 to which the game board 2 is detachably attached is housed. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball downflow passage is formed in the inner frame 30, a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball is won in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 through the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow passage to the upper plate. It is paid out to 12. In addition, the payout unit 33 for paying out the award balls pays out the ball to be paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main controller 40, a payout controller 41, a sub integrated controller 42, a performance symbol controller 43, a launch controller 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main controller 40, the sub integrated controller 42, and the effect symbol controller 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout controller 41, the launch controller 44, and the power board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the firing control device 44 is not shown in FIG. 3, it is provided on the back side of the payout control device 41 so as to overlap with it.

  An external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal board 38 sends a signal indicating a game state and a game result to a hall computer (not shown). Incidentally, conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer, the board (terminal for outputting the signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and the frame side (outer frame 10, front) Two types of terminals (for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer) are used, but in the present embodiment, the game state and the game are played through one external connection terminal board 38. A signal indicating the result is transmitted to the hall computer.

  The main controller 40 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a performance display device 61. The performance display device 61 is arranged at a position invisible to the player during the game. The performance display device 61 displays the calculated game performance. The performance display device 61 is configured by arranging four 7-segment LED displays side by side, and is configured to be able to display simple four-digit characters and numbers.

  In addition, in the performance display device 61 of the present embodiment, the game performance is displayed, and at the same time, the setting value of the winning probability that is a big hit is changed and the step setting value (hereinafter, simply “setting” or “setting value”) is confirmed. , "Setting information", etc. Further, in the present embodiment, more specifically, so-called values indicating the set value 1 to the set value 6 may be referred to.) Is also configured to be displayed. ing.

  The main controller 40 includes a setting key switch 62 below the performance display device 61. The setting key switch 62 has a well-known configuration in which the setting key switch 62 can be switched to the ON state from the OFF state shown by inserting the setting key, for example, by rotating it 90 degrees clockwise. In this embodiment, as will be described later in detail, at least by turning on the setting key switch 62, a transition to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is possible, and when the setting change or the setting confirmation is finished, It is configured to turn off.

The main controller 40 also includes a RAM clear switch 63 below the setting key switch 62 for clearing the RAM (RWM). The RAM clear switch 63 is a switch for executing the RAM clear by pressing the RAM clear switch 63 and turning on the power switch 65 arranged on the power board 45 to turn on the power.
The RAM clear switch 63 of this embodiment also has a function as an operating means for changing the step setting value to an arbitrary value when changing the setting. The function of the RAM clear switch 63 will be described in detail later.

FIG. 4 shows an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. In the figure, switches such as the RAM clear switch 63 are abbreviated as “SW”. In the description below, the switches are also referred to as SW. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, and a performance symbol control device 43 as a sub control device, centering on a main control device 40 that controls the progress of a game. Each of the main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 includes an MPU (CPU), a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like, and these control devices are all The MPU starts a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine installed in the ROM due to an interrupt signal of a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and executes various controls. The main controller 40 is also equipped with a random number counter for extracting various random numbers. The main controller 40 of the present embodiment employs a so-called hard random number as a random number to be generated and used. The configuration will be described later in detail.
The firing control device 44 is not provided with MPU, ROM, RAM or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 44 may be provided with an MPU, ROM, RAM or the like.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a backup power supply and holds at least the contents of the RAMs provided in the main controller 40 and the payout controller 41. The pachinko machine 1 does not retain the contents of the RAM provided in the sub integrated control device 42.
The power supply of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 converts electric power supplied from an external AC power supply by the power supply board 45 to generate a DC voltage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 supplies electric power to each part constituting the pachinko machine 1 by operating the power supply SW 65 arranged on the power supply board 45. The pachinko machine 1 generates a backup power supply (also referred to as a backup power supply) by a backup power supply generation circuit (also referred to as a backup power supply circuit) including a capacitor and the like. The backup power supply stores electric power of DC voltage in the capacitor while the power is being supplied from the AC power supply, and supplies power to the main control device 40 and the like (for example, RAM of the main control device 40) at the time of power failure. Thereby, even after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents of the RAM of the main control device 40 immediately before the power supply is stopped for a certain period of time (for example, the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting). The total number of prize balls to be paid out by winning the prize in the mouth 24, the big winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1) is held.
On the other hand, the backup power supply generated by the power supply board 45 of this embodiment is not supplied to the sub integrated control device 42. Therefore, after the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the memory retained in the RAM of the sub integrated control device 42 is cleared.

The backup power supply may be provided in the main control device 40 or in a device other than the power supply board 45. Further, the power supply board 45 outputs a power failure signal (also referred to as a power failure detection signal) to the main control device 40 when the power supply from the AC power source is stopped, and also supplies power from the AC power source. If so, a supply signal is output to main controller 40.
The power supply board 45 including the backup power supply will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 7.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear SW 63 (which is arranged in the main controller 40 in the illustrated example) is pressed, the area except a part of the RAM area is cleared, and The RAM will be initialized.
Of the data stored in the RAM of the main controller 40, the following predetermined data will not be cleared even if the power is turned on with the RAM clear SW 63 pressed. It is desirable to store in the storage area of the RAM. For example, data necessary for determining whether or not a predetermined calculation execution condition for calculating game performance described below is satisfied, data for calculating game performance in a predetermined performance evaluation period for calculating game performance, And the data etc. which calculated the game performance of the pachinko machine 1 are not cleared.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the step setting values (so-called values indicating the setting values 1 to 6) are also configured not to be erased by the RAM clear. Specifically, the RAM clearing process is configured so that, of the RAM areas erased by the RAM clearing, the area related to the step setting value is not targeted for erasing.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the gaming facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Further, in the main controller 40, a glass frame opening SW 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531, the inner frame The detection signal of the open SW 502 is input. Further, the main controller 40 has a first special figure starting port SW 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and a second special figure starting port detecting a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. The detection signal of SW504 and the universal figure operation SW505 which detects the ball entering the universal figure operation gate 22 is input. Furthermore, the main controller 40 is supplied with detection signals such as a general winning opening SW 506 for detecting a ball entering a plurality of general winning openings 27 and a count SW 507 for detecting a ball entering a large winning opening 25.

  The main controller 40 operates according to a program installed therein to generate various commands relating to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like. And the main control device 40 outputs the command toward the sub integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43 via the payout control device 41 and the production relay terminal board 532. In addition, the main controller 40 displays the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281, and the second special figure reservation number display via the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. The display control of the device 282, the general figure display device 29, the general figure reservation number display device 291 and the like is performed.

Further, the main controller 40 is connected to a special winning opening solenoid 508 and a general electric accessory solenoid 509 via a game board relay terminal plate 531. Then, the main controller 40 controls the special winning opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory to open the special winning opening 25. Further, the main controller 40 controls the universal utility article solenoid 509 to operate the universal utility article to open and close the second special figure starting port 24.
The output signal from the main control device 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a control signal such as a symbol variation and a big hit of a special drawing is sent to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40 is provided with a RAM clear SW 63 for erasing the information stored in the RAM. The RAM clear SW 63 may be provided on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45. The performance display device 61 is provided in the main controller 40 and is controlled by the main controller 40.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with the setting key SW62, which is used in the main control device 40 when changing the setting or confirming the setting as described above.

Two-way communication is possible between the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41.
The detection signal of the out-of-ball SW 520 that detects that the ball tank has become empty is input to the payout control device 41 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534. Further, to the payout control device 41, detection signals such as a payout SW522 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out and a full SW523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray has become full are input. In addition, the payout motor 521 is operated in response to a command sent from the main controller 40 to pay out the game balls.

  When the signal indicating that the lower tray 13 is full is input by the full SW 523 and when the signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the out-of-ball SW 520, the payout control device 41 is input. The payout motor 521 is stopped to stop the prize ball payout operation. The out-of-ball SW 520 and the full SW 523 are configured to continue outputting signals until the state is eliminated, and the payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 due to the fact that the signals are no longer output. To restart.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR via a CR unit terminal plate 535 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The settlement display device 173 is connected with a ball lending SW 171 for requesting a rental of gaming balls and a settlement SW 172 for requesting a settlement. Then, the payout control device 41 operates the payout motor 521 in response to the loan request signal from the CR unit CR, and pays out the rental ball. When the operation signal of the lending request by the ball lending SW 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit CR issues a lending request to the dispensing control device 41, and the dispensing control device 41 operates the dispensing motor 521. Activate and pay out the ball. The paid-out lent balls are detected by the payout SW 522, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 41.
On the other hand, when the operation signal of the settlement request by the settlement SW 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, the CR unit CR performs the settlement according to the settlement request, and the balance display of the prepaid card is displayed on the settlement display device 173. Is done. The balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

Further, the payout control device 41 transmits information about prize balls, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38, and also to the firing control device 44. A firing stop signal is transmitted to the device.
The pachinko machine 1 is configured to pay out game balls. In recent years, a game machine (enclosed type game machine) that collects the game balls that have been shot inside the game machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls the player has as data using a storage medium such as an IC card Machine or a management game machine), and the pachinko machine 1 may be configured as an enclosed game machine.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 for stopping the firing and a touch SW 525 for detecting that the player is in contact (operation) with the firing handle 14. The firing control device responds to a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (reflecting the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524. The launch motor 526 is controlled to launch and stop the game ball.

The sub integrated control device 42 includes a volume control SW. The sub integrated control device 42 receives the operation signals of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output a sound, and controls various LEDs and various lamps 113 such as turning on and off. Furthermore, the command of the display mode of the effect for displaying characters or the like and the display mode of the pseudo effect symbol of the special figure is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 43.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the attached unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 according to the command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

Here, the contents of an MPU (Micro Processing Unit) in the main control device 40 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the inside of the MPU of the main controller 40. The MPU is a microminiaturized processing device including at least the MPU of the main controller 40. A CPU 400, a built-in ROM 401, a built-in RAM 402, a random number circuit 403, a counter circuit 404, a timer circuit 405, and an external bus interface 406 are configured in the MPU, and are connected to each other via an internal bus 407.
In this embodiment, in order to execute each processing to be described later, in the internal ROM 401, the first special symbol variation pattern 401a, the first special symbol symbol data 401b, the first special symbol determination table 401c, the second special symbol The fluctuation pattern 401d for the symbol, the symbol data 401e for the second special symbol, and the determination table 401f for the second special symbol are respectively written.

  In the built-in RAM 402, the first special symbol reserved storage area 402a, the second special symbol reserved storage area 402b, the probability variation counter 402c, the time reduction counter 402d are set to be stored in their respective dedicated storage areas. There is. Further, the timer circuit 405 has a variable time timer 405a therein. The first and second special figure starting port switches 503 and 504 mentioned above are connected to the internal bus 407 through the external bus interface 406, and execute the required processing in relation to the internal ROM 401, the internal RAM 402, and the like. Then, the required output is performed from the external bus interface 406 to the sub integrated control device 42 or the like via the internal bus 407. Although not shown in FIG. 5, the first and second special figure display devices 28A and 28B, the first and second special figure reservation number display devices 281, 282, the general figure display device 29, and the general figure reservation number. The display device 291 is also connected to the external bus interface 406, and output is made to them.

In the first special symbol reserved storage area 402a and the second special symbol reserved storage area 402b of the present embodiment, hardware random numbers (also referred to as hard random numbers) generated by the random number circuit 403 are stored. To be done.
More specifically, due to the winning in the first special figure starting port 23, the first special figure extraction random number reserved storage process (process S202) of the "special diagram starting entry confirmation process" (see FIG. 13) described later. ), The extracted hardware random number is stored in the reserved storage area for the first special symbol 402a, and due to the winning of the second special symbol starting opening 24, the same "special symbol starting entrance confirmation process" (Fig. 13), in the second special figure extraction random number reservation storage process (process S212), it is configured to store the extracted hardware random number in the second special symbol reservation storage area 402b.

  An outline of the random number circuit 403 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic block diagram of the inside of the random number generation circuit. The random number circuit 403 is provided with a random number generation circuit 4030 therein, and is activated at substantially the same time as the pachinko machine 1 (more specifically, the MPU of the main control device 40) is energized, and the timer circuit 405 (see FIG. 5) is activated. The random number value is updated at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK). The random number circuit 403 includes random number value registers 4031 to 34033, and the hard random number generated by the random number generation circuit 4030 is stored in any of these random number value registers 4031 to 34033. The register to be stored is specified by setting the corresponding value in the random value fetch register 4034 in advance. Specifically, when it is desired to store the random number value in the first random number value register 4031, 1 is set in the random number value fetch register 4034, and when it is desired to be stored in the second random number value register 4032, 2 is set in the random number value fetch register 4034. If it is desired to set and store in the third random value register 4033, set 3 in the random value fetch register 4034. The random number latch flag register 4035 indicates whether or not the random number value is stored in each of the random number value registers 4031 to 4033. When the random number value is stored in the random number value registers 4031 to 4033, the corresponding flag is set. Set to 1. Therefore, by referring to the random number latch flag register 4035, it is possible to know which random number value register is in use (stores the random number value). This flag is reset to 0 when the stored random number value is read.

  The random number generated by the random number generation circuit 4030 of the present embodiment is a “hit determination random number” used in the lottery of the normal symbol display device, that is, the lottery of whether or not to hit the ordinary symbol, in the normal symbol display device. "Random number for public figure determination" used to select the hit symbol, "Random number for jackpot determination" used in the lottery of the special symbol display device, that is, whether or not to make a big hit of the special symbol, big hit symbol of the special symbol display device And the random number for 6 kinds of accessory operation, "random number for special figure determination 1" and "random number for special figure determination 2" used for selection of outlier symbol, and used for selection of variation pattern of special symbol display device There are three types of "random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination", and "random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination 2", and "random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern determination" used to select the fluctuation pattern of the ordinary symbol display device. Random numbers provided for the game, Obtain. The random number generated by the random number generation circuit 4030 of the present embodiment is of the type described above, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be configured with another type of random number.

The configuration of the power supply board (power supply device) 45 of the pachinko machine 1 will be further described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram illustrating the configuration and function of the power supply board 45 of this embodiment.
The power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit 451, a power failure detection circuit 452, a backup power supply circuit 457, a power receiving circuit 458, and a power supply SW65.

  The power supply circuit 451 generates and supplies an operating power supply for each control device, actuator, etc. based on the main power supply AC24V supplied via the power receiving circuit 458. Further, the power receiving circuit 458 is connected to a power source SW65 configured to switch the supply of the main power source AC24V from the power receiving circuit 458 to the power source circuit 451 to conductive or non-conductive.

  The backup power supply circuit 457 charges DC5V generated by the power supply circuit 451 and supplies it to the backup target as backup power supply (DC5V). The power failure detection circuit 452 sets the power failure detection signal to the high level (ON) to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 when the voltage (24V) of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage. When the voltage of the main power supply rises above a predetermined voltage, the power failure detection signal is set to low level (OFF).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the power failure detection signal is transmitted to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, but the configuration is not necessarily required. The main control device 40 may be transmitted only to the main control device 40, and the main control device 40 may transmit the power failure command to the payout control device 41, or the reverse configuration may be considered.

  An outline of the playability of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball enters the universal figure actuation gate 22, the universal figure display device 29 starts displaying variable display, and if the winning state is reached according to the aspect of the universal figure stopped after a predetermined time. It is possible to enter the ball into the second special figure starting port 24 by driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 509. Incidentally, in the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is 0.2 seconds (1 time) in the normal time, and 2 seconds (1 time) in the time saving state (open extension state) advantageous to the player. Moreover, the second special figure starting port 24 is a structure in which the game ball cannot enter unless the ordinary electric accessory is driven.

  Due to the game ball entering the first special figure starting port 23, a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the winning / non-defective judgment of the first special figure are extracted and stored as a predetermined number as a reserved memory of the first special figure. Then, a win / fail judgment is made based on the random number stored in the reserved memory, and accordingly, the first special figure starts changing in the first special figure display device 28A, and stops after a predetermined time. In addition, due to the fact that the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, a plurality of types of random numbers relating to the success / failure determination of the second special figure are extracted, and a predetermined number is stored as a reserved memory of the second special figure. It Then, a win / fail judgment is made based on the random number stored in the reserved memory, and accordingly, the second special drawing display device 28B starts variably displaying the second special drawing and stops after a predetermined time.

  It should be noted that the success / failure determination of the first special figure and the second special figure are prioritized in the success / failure determination of the second special figure regardless of the order of the balls entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special figure, after the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no reserved memory of the second special figure, the reserved memory of the first special figure Make a judgment.

  The variable display and the finalized display of the first special diagram and the second special diagram are only displayed small in the corners of the game area 20, so that the first effect on the effect symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20. The pseudo effect display using the pseudo effect pattern corresponding to the special drawing or the second special drawing is performed. Then, the player is informed of the result of the win / no decision by the pseudo effect display. The pseudo effect display is executed under the control of the sub integrated control device 42. For example, in the pseudo effect display, when three pseudo effect symbols are changed and the three symbols are stopped at the same symbol, it is a big hit. As the pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is implemented, and the expectation of the player is increased depending on whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

  The pachinko machine 1 is a big hit game (special game) which is expected to increase winning of prize balls if it is a big hit (winning) according to the confirmed display mode of the first special map or the second special map. Is executed. In the big hit game, the special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and it becomes possible to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 25. As the big hit game, for example, a 4R regular big hit game that performs 4 rounds of a round game that opens the special winning opening 25, an 8R probability variation big hit game that performs 8 rounds, and a 10R probability variation jackpot game that performs 10 rounds. Any one game is selected.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a stochastic machine. Specifically, the game by the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed and a jackpot gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is opened. Furthermore, the gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed is roughly classified into a normal probability gaming state and a high probability that is advantageous to the player as compared with the normal probability gaming state (the probability of being a big hit is high and the big hit is easy). There is a gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a probability variation gaming state). For example, after the 4R normal big hit game is over, the normal probability game state is entered, and after the 8R certainty variation big hit game or the 10R certainty variation big hit game is over, the high probability game state is entered.

  The first special map and the second special map are provided with a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. Probability variation game state is set to be transferable after the big hit game with probability variation pattern, normal probability game state, probability variation game state, if any of the game state is a big hit with probability variation pattern, after the big hit game, probability variation game Transition to the state. Similarly, the normal probability game state is set to be transferable after the big hit game with non-stochastic fluctuation symbols is set, and in the normal probability game state and the probability variation game state, if any of the gaming states is a big hit with non-stochastic fluctuation symbols, a big hit After the game is over, the normal probability game state is entered.

  Also, if the pachinko machine 1 makes a big hit with a probability change pattern, it shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit game ends, and the change time of the first special map, the second special map, and the general map (the result is displayed from the start of fluctuation). Time is shortened, and the time when the extension function of the general electric utility is activated becomes short. When the variation times of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the general figure are shortened, the number of times that the variable display is performed within a fixed time is increased.

In the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first and second special maps is shortened, and the time of the general drawing displayed on the public drawing display device 29 is shortened. The general display is confirmed and displayed many times within the time. Therefore, the number of times a general figure is hit within a certain period of time is increased, and the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened is also increased. Further, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (general electric utility product) is set to be long (opening extension function), a large number of game balls can be easily won. As described above, since it is easy for a large number of game balls to win the prize, the number of times of the variable display of the second special figure is further increased, and the prize ball obtained by the winning of the second special figure starting port 24 allows the player to hold a ball. It becomes difficult to reduce, and an advantageous game can be played.
Incidentally, when the game is shifted to the normal game state after the big hit game is finished, the time may be shortened for a predetermined number of times.

  The pachinko machine 1 performs the random number extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 based on this random number. Prior to the hit determination, a look-ahead determination is performed to check whether there is a possibility of a big hit or reach. Then, depending on the result of the look-ahead determination, for example, when there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach, a look-ahead effect indicating that effect is performed using the hold display of the effect symbol display device 21.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration capable of implementing a setting suggestion effect that suggests the currently set setting value. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 gives a setting suggestion effect every time the number of fluctuations of the first special map or the second special map reaches a predetermined number, for example, a multiple of 100, after the player starts the game. The privilege right that can be implemented is given to the player. Then, the pachinko machine 1 displays an effect that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation under the condition that the privilege is granted, and the player performs a suggested operation by performing a predetermined operation at his / her own will. I am trying to do it.
In addition, the privilege right granted each time the number of fluctuations of the first special diagram or the second special diagram reaches a multiple of 100 is stored, and unless the player desires the set value suggesting effect (if not performed). It is stocked up to the prescribed number.
Further, as the setting suggestive effect, a plurality of kinds of effects having different degrees of specifying the setting value are provided, and one of the plurality of kinds of effects is selected depending on the currently set value and the stocked privilege right numerical value. The setting suggestion production is carried out.
For example, the effect display and the setting suggestion effect for prompting the player to perform a predetermined operation are performed in the end effect of the big hit game.

Next, basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 9.
The pachinko machine 1 selects a set value from a plurality of types of different setting values 1 to 6 in which a plurality of types of settings with different degrees of advantage for the player, that is, a winning probability that a big hit game occurs. 5), the setting can be changed to the winning probability assigned to the selected setting value. In this case, it is possible to select one of the "set value 1" having the lowest jackpot probability and the "set value 6" having the highest jackpot probability.

FIG. 8 shows the winning probabilities of the jackpots assigned to the set values.
For the "set value 1", in the normal probability game state, the win / fail judgment is made based on the win / fail judgment normal table 1. In the normal table 1, the number of winning values to be won is 205. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random numbers for jackpot determination is set to "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/319.
In addition, the "setting value 1", in the high-probability game state, the win / loss determination is performed based on the win / loss determination probability variation table 1. In the probability variation table 1, the number of winning values to be won is 1025. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random number for jackpot determination is "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is about 1/64.

In the "probability setting", in the normal probability game state, the win / fail judgment is made based on the win / loss judgment normal table 2. In the normal table 2, the number of winning values to be won is 215. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random number for jackpot determination is set to "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/304.
Also, for the "set value 2", in the high-probability game state, the win / loss determination is made based on the win / loss determination probability variation table 2. In the probability variation table 2, the number of winning values to be won is 1075. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random number for jackpot determination is set to "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/61.

For the "set value 3", in the normal probability game state, the win / fail judgment is made based on the win / loss judgment normal table 3. In the normal table 3, the number of winning values to be won is 225. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random numbers for jackpot determination is "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is about 1/291.
Also, for the "set value 3", in the high-probability game state, the win / loss determination is performed based on the win / loss determination probability variation table 3. In the probability variation table 3, the number of winning values to be won is 1125. On the other hand, the numerical range of the big hit determination random number is "0 to 65535", and the big hit winning probability is about 1/58.

In the normal probability game state, the "set value 4" is used to determine whether or not to win based on the win / loss judgment normal table 4. In the normal table 4, the number of winning values to be won is 235. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random number for jackpot determination is set to "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/278.
In addition, the “setting value 4” is determined in the high-probability game state, based on the probability determination probability variation table 4. In the probability variation table 4, the number of winning values to be won is 1175. On the other hand, the numerical range of the big hit determination random number is "0 to 65535", and the big hit winning probability is about 1/56.

For the "set value 5", in the normal probability game state, the win / fail judgment is made based on the win / loss judgment normal table 5. In the normal table 5, the number of winning values to be won is 245. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random number for jackpot determination is set to "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/268.
Further, in the "set value 5", in the high-probability game state, the win / loss determination is performed based on the win / loss determination probability variation table 5. In the probability variation table 5, the number of winning values to be won is 1225. On the other hand, the numerical range of the big hit determination random number is set to "0 to 65535", and the big hit winning probability is set to about 1/53.

In the normal probability game state, the "setting value 6" is used to determine whether or not to win based on the win / loss judgment normal table 6. In the normal table 6, the number of winning values to be won is 255. On the other hand, the numerical range of the big hit determination random number is "0 to 65535", and the big hit winning probability is about 1/256.
In addition, the "setting value 6", in the high-probability game state, the win / loss determination is performed based on the win / loss determination probability variation table 6. In the probability variation table 6, the number of winning values to be won is 1275. On the other hand, the numerical range of the random number for jackpot determination is set to "0 to 65535", and the jackpot winning probability is set to about 1/51.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the jackpot probability at high probability is about 5 times the jackpot probability at normal probability at each set value. Not limited to this, it is desirable that the jackpot probability at the time of high probability is about 5 to 10 times the jackpot probability at the normal probability.
The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability is changed by changing the winning / losing determination table in which the number of winning values to be won is different according to the set value. Not limited to this, the number range of the random number for jackpot determination is changed according to each setting value, and the winning probability is changed by performing the winning / losing determination using a single winning / missing determination table common to each setting value. But it's okay.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation input probability of shifting to the high-probability game state (probability variation game state) after the big hit game is set to 60%.

  Next, the number of prize balls will be described. When one game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, three game balls are set to be paid out as prize balls. Further, when one game ball enters each of the general winning openings 27, 10 game balls are set to be paid out as prize balls. The prize balls of the general winning openings 27 may be different from each other. When one game ball enters the special winning opening 25, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls. Further, the default winning number of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to 4, and the default winning number of the special winning port 25 is set to 10.

  The probability of winning in the universal figure is explained. The winning probability of a normal public figure is set to 1/6. On the other hand, the probability of winning in the universal extension is set to 5/6. The normal opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to once for 0.2 seconds and once for 2 seconds for opening extension.

The contents of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game will be described.
There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special map. One is a 10R big hit game, which shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit game ends, and also shifts to the time saving state. The number of probabilistic changes is 10,000, and the number of reductions in working hours is 10,000. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special map, the 10R big hit game is executed, and there is a 30% probability of shifting to the probability variation game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is finished.
The other is the 8R big hit game, which shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit game ends, and also shifts to the time saving state. The number of probabilistic changes is 10,000, and the number of reductions in working hours is 10,000. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 8R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probability variation game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is 30%.
The other is a 4R big hit game, in which the time saving state is given 100 times after the big hit game is over. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special figure, the 4R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the time saving state after the big hit game is 40%.

There are three types of jackpot games that are executed when the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special map. One is a 10R big hit game, which shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit game ends, and also shifts to the time saving state. The number of probabilistic changes is 10,000, and the number of reductions in working hours is 10,000. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special map, the 10R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the probability variation game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is 40%.
The other is the 8R big hit game, which shifts to the probability variation game state after the big hit game ends, and also shifts to the time saving state. The number of probabilistic changes is 10,000, and the number of reductions in working hours is 10,000. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special figure, the 8R big hit game is executed, and there is a 20% probability of shifting to the probability variation game state and the time saving state after the big hit game is over.
The other is a 4R big hit game, in which the time saving state is given 100 times after the big hit game is over. When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed in the second special map, the 4R big hit game is executed, and the probability of shifting to the time saving state after the big hit game is 40%.

The pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of the big hit can be changed, for example, by an employee of the gaming facility from six kinds of step setting values to any step setting values.
Further, it is also provided with a configuration capable of confirming to which the current stage set value is set.
Furthermore, when changing or confirming the step set value, a step set value display means for visually displaying the current step set value is provided. In the pachinko machine 1, the performance display device 61 for displaying the game performance is also used as the display means of the stage set value. A display device dedicated to the step setting value may be provided as the step setting value display means.

Furthermore, when the step setting value is changed to an arbitrary value, the RAM clear SW 63 also serves as an operation means for changing the step setting value each time the operation is performed. Note that a dedicated operating means may be provided as an operating means for changing the step setting value.
As described above, the pachinko machine 1 includes a plurality of types of stage setting values, and changes to any stage setting value among the plurality of types of stage setting values, and confirms the current stage setting value. Then, it is possible to visually confirm the current step setting value.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the step setting value is an appropriate value in the processing S108 of the “starting processing” (FIG. 10) and the processing S603 of the “setting state confirmation processing” (FIG. 24) described later. Is equipped with. In such a process, the following judgment values and the like are set in advance in order to refer to the judgment.
That is, as the judgment value, the step setting value is 1, that is, 0 for the setting value 1, 1 for the setting value 2, 2 for the setting value 3, 3 for the setting value 4, and 5 for the setting value 5. 4 and 5 are set for the set value 6. Further, 6 is set as the "maximum set value". As a result, if the judgment value (0 to 5) corresponding to any of the originally set setting values 1 to 6 is set, it is less than 6 which is the "step setting maximum value". To be judged.
On the other hand, if some judgment value of 6 or more is set, there is a risk that an unscheduled stage setting value is set due to some misconduct or that data is destroyed due to some cause. Is present, it is the basis for determining “RWM abnormality”. With such a configuration, the pachinko machine 1 monitors whether or not an appropriate step setting value is set. As will be described later, the determination value corresponding to the step setting value is stored (set) in the “step setting value storage area”. The “stage setting value storage area” is a storage area that is not erased even by the RWM clear process.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26 described later, has at least a “RWM clear” state, a “backup restore” state, a “setting confirmation” state, a “setting change” state, and a “game stop”. The configuration is such that a state transition to a state, a power-on state, and a power-off (also referred to as power-off) state is possible.
The set state flag is a flag indicating a state in which the pachinko machine 1 makes a transition, and a different flag value is set in the set state flag depending on each state in which the pachinko machine 1 makes a transition. That is, 0 is set in the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state, 1 is set in the "setting confirmation" state, 2 is set in the "setting change" state, and 3 is set in the "game stop" state. In addition, when the setting state flag is 0, it means one of the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state, that is, the state where the normal game is possible.

  It should be noted that the "normal game possible state" is a state in which the player can execute a normal game, and the game state of the pachinko machine 1 is "non-time saving state and normal probability game state", Regardless of whether it is a "time saving state and normal probability game state", a "high probability game state", or the like, it means a state in which a player can execute a game using the pachinko machine. This "normal game possible state" may be referred to as the "normal game executable state".

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 has functions of changing, confirming, and displaying such so-called settings, and also has a transition function to a state such as a “setting confirmation” state or a “setting change” state. How the pachinko machine 1 specifically realizes such a function will be executed later by referring to FIGS. 10, 11, and 22 to 26, that is, by the main control device 40. The program processing will be described in detail below.
First, the basic control processing and the performance display function related to the normal game (normal game executable state) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 10 to 21.

The "startup process" of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the main control device 40 starts this process "start-up process", and in step S100, the main control device 40 first sets the stack pointer to the stack address, and proceeds to process S101. To do.
In process S101, main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register, and proceeds to process S102. The interrupt vector address is for designating a start address of a program of “interrupt (INT) processing” described later in the address space (memory space).
Main controller 40 sets the internal register in process S102, and proceeds to process S103.
The process S100 to the process S102 executed by the main control device 40 is a CPU initialization process that is first executed by the main control device 40 as preparation for subsequent processes when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

The main controller 40 reads the input port register in process S103, and proceeds to process S104.
In process S104, main controller 40 determines whether or not the power failure detection signal is OFF (output is stopped) based on the value of the input port register previously read. If the determination is affirmative (process S104: yes), the process proceeds to process S105. If a negative determination is made (process S104: no), the process proceeds to process S103.
The read process of the input port register of the process S103 is repeatedly executed until a positive determination is made in the process S104. The power failure detection signal is considered to be ON when the voltage of the main power supply drops below a predetermined voltage during power failure, and is considered to be OFF when it rises above a predetermined voltage (see FIG. 7). ) Is the signal generated. That is, in the process S104, the fact that the power failure detection signal 111 is OFF means that the voltage has risen after the power is turned on and is in a stable state.
When a positive determination is made in process S104 (process S104: yes), main controller 40 permits writing to RWM (also referred to as RAM) in process S105, and proceeds to process S106.

The main control device 40 acquires the checksum in step S106, and proceeds to step S107.
In process S107, main controller 40 determines whether or not the checksum acquired in process S106 is abnormal. If the check result is affirmative (process S107: yes), the process proceeds to process S112. If a negative determination is made (process S107: no), the process proceeds to process S108.

In process S108, main controller 40 determines whether or not the currently set stage setting value is less than the "stage setting maximum value". If the determination is affirmative (process S108: yes), the process proceeds to process S109. If a negative determination is made (process S108: no), the process proceeds to process S112.
In this processing S108, whether the set step setting value is not an abnormal value, that is, whether an unauthorized step setting value has been set by a fraudulent person trying to obtain an unreasonable gain, for example. , Is determined.

In process S109, main controller 40 determines whether or not the backup flag is set. If the determination is affirmative (process S109: yes), the process proceeds to process S110, and if the determination is negative (process S109: yes). No), and proceeds to process S112.
In this processing S109, whether or not the backup flag indicating that the backup of the data related to the state of the pachinko machine 1 has been set at the time of the previous power failure, that is, the backup of the information at the time of the power failure can be performed without any problem. It is judged whether or not it is broken.
As will be described later in detail in the power interruption detection signal monitoring process (process S151) of the “interrupt (INT) process” (FIG. 11), the power is cut off when the setting state flag is 3, that is, in the “game stop” state. The backup flag is not set and the checksum is neither calculated nor saved only when Therefore, when the state before the power interruption is the "game stopped" state, a negative determination (determination as RWM abnormality) is made in either this processing S109 or the above processing S107, and the processing shifts to processing S112.

In process S110, main controller 40 sets the value of the setting state flag in the general-purpose register, and proceeds to process S111.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the process S107, the process S108, and the process S109 are not determined to be "RWM abnormal", the data related to the setting state flag is stored. For example, when the state before the power interruption is the “setting change” state, the information related to the setting state flag indicating this is set in the general-purpose register, so that the RWM clear process (process S113) described later is performed. Without being affected by the above, it is possible to determine in the initial setting process (process S120) to be executed later that the setting change state was before the power interruption. That is, even if the power is cut off in the setting change state and the RWM clear SW 63 is turned on when the power is turned on again, the information related to the setting state flag indicating the “setting change” state is maintained. It is configured so that it is possible to reliably return to the “setting change” state.

In process S112, main controller 40 sets the result indicating "RWM abnormality" in the general-purpose register, and proceeds to process S113.
In the pachinko machine 1, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal, the set step setting value is not less than the “step setting maximum value”, or the backup flag is not set. When it occurs, it is processed as an “RWM abnormality”.

In process S111, main controller 40 determines whether or not RWM clear SW 63 is ON, and if the determination is affirmative (process S111: yes), the process proceeds to process S113. If a negative determination is made (process S111: no), the process proceeds to process S120.
The present process S111 is a process to be performed when it is determined that there is no RWM abnormality in any of the determination processes of process S107, process S108, and process S109 described above. Therefore, even if it is determined that there is no abnormality in the three types of determination processes, if the RWM clear SW 63 is in the ON state, the RWM clear process is performed in the next process S113, and the process proceeds to process S120. Further, if the RWM clear SW 63 is in the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S120 without performing the RWM clear process.

In process S113, main controller 40 executes an RWM clear process for clearing and initializing RWM to 0, and proceeds to process S120.
In the pachinko machine 1, in the RWM clear processing, as described above, the RWM area excluding the area related to the step setting value is cleared. As a result, even if the RWM clear process is executed, the step set value that is changed to a new value in the setting change process (process S602) of the “setting state confirmation process” (FIG. 24) described later is deleted. Instead, the changed set value is maintained. However, at least in the "initial setting process" (FIGS. 22 and 23) and the "setting state confirmation process" (FIG. 24) described later, the setting state flag set before the power failure is erased.
However, when the value of the setting state flag is set in the general-purpose register in the process S110 before the RWM clear process (process S113), it is held so that it can be referred to later. The general-purpose register for setting the value of the setting state flag in the process S110 is a register that can be confirmed later without erasing the set result even when the RWM clear process (process S113) is executed. A process S501 of an "initial setting process" (FIG. 22) described later makes a determination by referring to the result set in the general-purpose register in the process S110.
Further, the general-purpose register for setting the result indicating “RWM abnormality” in the process S112 is not erased even if the RWM clear process (process S113) is executed, and the result is set later. It is a register that can be confirmed. A process S500 of an “initial setting process” (FIG. 22) described later makes a determination by referring to the result set in the process S112 in the general-purpose register.
As described above, in this embodiment, even if the RWM clearing process (process S113) is executed, the area related to the step setting value, the general-purpose register in which the value of the setting state flag is set, and the result of “RWM abnormality” are set. The general-purpose register is maintained without being erased.

Further, when it is determined that the "RWM abnormality" is caused in any of the process S107, the process S108, or the process S109 when the power is turned on this time, the RWM is initialized by the RWM clear process (process S113). The cause determined to be “RWM abnormality” is immediately resolved. However, the result of the “RWM abnormality” set in the general-purpose register is maintained after the RWM clear processing.
Therefore, if a negative determination is made in either process S520 or process S521 in the "initial setting process" (FIG. 23) described later, 3 is set in the setting state flag. If the power is cut while the setting status flag is set to 3, the backup flag is not set as described above. As a result, if the "start-up process" is started again when the power is turned on next time, even if it is determined that the "RWM abnormality" is not found in the processing S107 and the processing S108, the processing S109 is always determined to be the "RWM abnormality". Is configured. That is, when it is once determined that the "RWM is abnormal", in this embodiment, unless the power is turned on in a state where the transition condition (4) described later (see FIG. 26) is satisfied, the "game stop" state (setting state flag) It has the characteristic that it is impossible to get out of the state where 3 is set to 3).

When the RWM clear process (process S113) is executed, the process proceeds to the initial setting process (process S120) with the value of the setting state flag set before the power interruption being erased. If the negative determination is made in step S111, that is, the RWM clear SW 63 is not turned on, the RWM clear processing (step S113) is not executed. The processing shifts to the initial setting processing (processing S120) while being maintained.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, since the value of the setting state flag is set in the general-purpose register in the process S110, the value set in the general-purpose register is referred regardless of whether the RWM clear process (process S113) is executed. Then, it is possible to confirm the value of the setting state flag that was set before the power failure.

The main controller 40 executes the initial setting process in step S120, and proceeds to step S121.
The initial setting process is a transition (transition) from the state before power failure (particularly the "game stopped" state at power failure) and the input value at power-on (status of setting key SW62 and RWM clear SW63) This is a process of setting whether to perform. In the pachinko machine 1, any one of a "setting change" state, a "setting confirmation" state, a "game stop" state, a "RWM clear" state, and a "backup recovery" state can be entered when the power is turned on. (See FIG. 26 described later). The "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state are both "normal game executable state" in which a normal game is possible. The initialization process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

Main controller 40 sets the timer interrupt register in step S121, and proceeds to step S122.
In this process S121, the corresponding timer interrupt register is set in preparation for the execution of the "interrupt (INT) process" thereafter.
The main control device 40 prohibits the timer interrupt in process S122, and proceeds to process S123.

In process S123, main controller 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is 0, and if the determination is affirmative (process S123: yes), the process proceeds to process S124. If a negative determination is made (process S123: no), the process proceeds to process S127.
Therefore, when the setting state flag is not 0, that is, in the “setting confirmation” state, the “setting change” state, and the “game stop” state, the processing of subsequent processing S124 to processing S126 is not performed. That is, the performance display aggregation / division processing in step S125 is executed only in the normal game-enabled state (normal game executable state) such as the "RWM clear" state and the "backup restored" state, and the "setting confirmation" state, " This is a process that is not executed in the "setting change" state and the "game stop" state.

The main controller 40 executes the saving process of the corresponding register in the process S124, the performance display aggregation / division process in the process S125, the restore process of the register in the process S126, and the process S127. Transition.
The performance display aggregation / division process is a process of aggregating data and calculating a result in order to display the performance of the pachinko machine 1 on the performance display device 61.

The main control device 40 permits the timer interrupt in process S127, and proceeds to process S122. Main controller 40 performs the loop processing of processing S122 to processing S127. Every time a predetermined interrupt cycle (for example, 4 ms) generated based on the system clock occurs before the timer interrupt is enabled in the process S127 and the timer interrupt is disabled in the process S122, an “interrupt ( "INT) processing" is executed. When the "interrupt (INT) process" is completed, RETI (Return from Interrupt) is executed and the process waits until the timer interrupt is prohibited in step S122.
The above is the "start-up process" of this embodiment.

The "interrupt (INT) processing" of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, the “interrupt (INT) process” is a process that is executed until the timer interrupt is permitted in the process S127 of the “startup process” (FIG. 10) and the timer interrupt is prohibited in the process S122. Is.
When the main control device 40 starts this process "interrupt (INT) process", first, in process S150, various timers and watchdog timers (WDT) are set, and the process proceeds to process S151.
In this processing S150, setting of various timers and clearing and restarting of the watchdog timer are executed.

The main controller 40 executes a power failure detection signal monitoring process in process S151, and proceeds to process S152.
In the present processing S151, the power failure detection circuit 452 (see FIG. 7) monitors whether or not the power failure detection signal is turned on (output) on condition that the voltage of the main power supply has dropped to a predetermined voltage or less at the time of power failure. Monitor the occurrence of power outages. In addition, when the occurrence of a power failure is detected in the process S151, a process at the time of power interruption (not shown) is executed.
That is, if the game is stopped (setting state flag is 3), access to the built-in RWM is prohibited to prepare for power down. If it is not in the “game stopped” state, a backup flag is set, a checksum is calculated and stored, access to the built-in RWM is prohibited, and the power is shut down.
That is, as described above, when the power is cut off, it is confirmed whether or not the setting state flag is 3, that is, whether or not it is in the "game stop" state. If the setting status flag is not 3, the backup flag is set. However, when the setting state flag is 3, the backup flag is not set, and the checksum calculation and storage are not executed.
Also, if it is in the "setting change" state (setting state flag is 2), as described above, it is not in the "game stop" state, so the backup flag is set, the checksum is calculated and saved, and the built-in Prepare for power down by prohibiting RWM access. At this time, the flag value 2 of the setting state flag is also saved and maintained, and when the power is turned on again, the flag value is referred to in the general-purpose register in step S110 of the "startup process" (FIG. 10). It is possible to set.

In process S152, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating a "state capable of normal game (normal game executable state)", and if the determination is affirmative (process S152: yes). , And proceeds to processing S155. If a negative determination is made (process S152: no), the process proceeds to process S153.
In this process S152, whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting process (process S120) of the above-mentioned "startup process" (FIG. 10) is 0, that is, in the "RWM clear" state or the "backup recovery" state It is determined whether or not any of the above states.

The main control device 40 executes the timer updating process in step S155, and proceeds to step S156.
In this process S155, various timers are updated.

The main control device 40 executes the input determination process in process S156, and proceeds to process S157.
In this processing S156, input data is input from the input port, and the monitoring processing of the starting opening switch and the count switch and the abnormal winning award monitoring processing are executed.
That is, confirmation of entry of the first special map starting opening 23, confirmation of entry of the second special drawing starting opening 24, confirmation of entry of the big winning opening 25, confirmation of passage of the game ball of the universal figure operation gate 22, general winning Confirmation of the entrance of the mouth 27 and input processing of each switch connected to the main control device 40 are executed.
Further, the “fraud monitoring process” (FIG. 12) described later is one module of the process S156. The “illegal monitoring process” (FIG. 12) is a process for monitoring whether or not the general winning hole 27 is fraudulent. This process S156 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the general winning opening 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 10) that has been determined in advance. If the number is large, it is determined to be fraudulent, and this is a notification process. The "illegal monitoring process" will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  The input determination process and the “illegal monitoring process” are not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment as described above, and may be configured as follows. That is, in the input determination process, the confirmation of the entry of the second special figure starting port 24 and the confirmation of the entry of the special winning opening 25 are performed, and in the “illegal monitoring process” which is one module of the input determination process The special character starting port 24 and the special winning opening 25 may be configured to be monitored as to whether or not they are fraudulent. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of prizes to the second special map starting opening 24 and the special winning opening 25 outside the valid period of winning is more than a predetermined number, and if there is more, it is determined to be illegal. The process may be performed to notify that effect. This is because, assuming that the normal and special electric auditors have a unique validity period for winning the prize, the prize will be delayed even after the validity period is extremely rare. There is a case. In addition, there are cases where fraudulent persons generate a large number of winnings by fraudulent means even after the validity period ends. It is possible to monitor whether or not fraud has been made by limiting the number to a predetermined number (for example, one) after the expiration of the effective period, and if a prize exceeding this limit is regarded as an illegal prize. It is possible to adopt it.

The main control device 40 executes the special figure special electric power process in step S157, and proceeds to step S158.
In this processing S157, the state of the special symbol and the special electric auditors product is updated. In order to control the special figure and the special electric power, the entrance detection processing to the first special figure starting opening SW503 and the second special drawing starting opening SW504 is performed, the display control processing of the special symbol, and the special electric accessory related to the big hit game. The control process and so on are executed.
In addition, the "special figure start entrance confirmation processing" (Fig. 13), "special figure validity determination processing" (Figs. 14 to 17), and "special game processing" (Figs. 18 to 21), which will be described later, are It is a processing module.
In the "special figure starting entry confirmation process" (Fig. 13) described later, when the game ball wins the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24, "big hit determination random number", "special figure determination" A plurality of random numbers such as "random number 1", "special figure determination random number 2", "special figure variation pattern determination random number 1" and "special figure variation pattern determination random number 2" are acquired. However, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first special figure based on the entry of the first special figure starting port 23 and the reserved storage of the second special figure based on the entry of the second special figure starting port 24 are each up to four. Even if a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 when the reserved memory is full, only the prize balls are paid out, and the reserved memory is stored. It is not configured.

The main control device 40 executes the universal figure universal communication process in step S158, and proceeds to step S159.
In the present processing S158, the state of the ordinary symbol and the ordinary electric auditors is updated. In order to control the universal figure and the universal electric power, the ball detection processing to the universal figure operation SW 505 is performed, the display control processing of the normal symbol, the control processing of the ordinary electric auditors related to the winning game, and the like are executed.
When the general figure operation gate 22 is won, a plurality of random numbers such as “a hit determination random number”, “a general figure determination random number”, and “a general figure variation pattern determination random number” are acquired.

The main control device 40 executes the game state setting process in process S159, and proceeds to process S160.
In this processing S159, the game state is updated. The game state is updated by executing a clearing process such as the normal power operating state or the special power operating state.

The main control device 40 executes the prize ball command transmission process in process S160, and proceeds to process S161.
In this processing S160, a prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 41 for prize balls generated based on the entrance into various winning openings.

The main control device 40 executes an error monitoring process in process S161 and proceeds to process S162.
In this processing S161, each error such as a radio wave error and a vibration error is monitored.

The main control device 40 executes the information output process in process S162, and proceeds to process S163.
In this processing S162, the output to the external terminal board is performed by executing the creation processing of various information and the information data output processing.

Main controller 40 executes the solenoid output process in step S163, and proceeds to step S164.
In this process S163, the process of creating solenoid data and the process of outputting information data are executed to output to the solenoid. In accordance with the progress of the game, the main control device 40 executes output processing for the special winning opening solenoid 508, the general electric officer solenoid 509, etc., respectively.
Further, when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 1, a process of outputting a security signal from the external connection terminal board 38 is also executed in step S163 in this embodiment so as to notify that the error is occurring.

Main controller 40 saves the corresponding register in process S164, executes the out-of-region process in process S165, restores the register in process S166, and proceeds to process S167.
In step S165, out-of-region processing is performed as control processing of the performance display device 61 and output processing of test shooting test data. That is, based on the result calculated in the performance display aggregation / division processing (processing S125) of the “startup processing” (FIG. 10), data for display control using the performance display device 61 and test shooting test data are stored in the RWM. Perform processing to create outside the area.

The main control device 40 executes the segment data setting process in process S167, and proceeds to process S168.
In this process S167, the LED data setting table is acquired, and the segment data creation process for performing the light emission control for each common of the LEDs (the display area of the 8-bit unit related to the LED segment) is performed. That is, the segment data to be output in the LED output process (process S168) described later by moving the data created outside the RWM region in the above-described region outside process (process S165) into the RWM region. Set.

The main control device 40 determines whether or not the setting state flag is a value indicating the "game stopped" state in the process S153 to which a negative determination is made in the process S152, and if the determination is affirmative (process S153). : Yes), and the process moves to S168. If a negative determination is made (process S153: no), the process proceeds to process S154.
In this processing S153, it is determined whether or not the setting state flag set in the initial setting processing (processing S120) of the above-mentioned “startup processing” (FIG. 10) is 3. If the setting state flag is 3, the process S154 is not executed and the process immediately proceeds to the process S168. If the setting state flag is not 3, that is, 1 or 2, the process S154 is followed by the process S168. .

The main control device 40 executes the setting state confirmation process in process S154, and proceeds to process S168.
This process S154 is a process for confirming the setting and changing the setting. That is, at the time of changing the setting or confirming the setting, based on the input value (the detection signal related to the setting key SW62 or the RWM clear SW63), the step setting value is changed, or the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state are changed. Performs processing related to termination.
The “setting state confirmation processing” will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

The main control device 40 executes the LED output process in process S168, and proceeds to process S169.
In this processing S168, information for light emission control relating to the performance display device 61, various LEDs, etc. is output.
That is, the performance display using the performance display device 61 or information for light emission control regarding the step setting value, and the first special figure display collectively provided on the lower right side of the front side of the game board 2 (see FIG. 2). Device 28A, 1st special figure reservation number display device 281, 2nd special figure display device 28B, 2nd special figure reservation number display device 282, public figure display device 29, public figure reservation number display device 291 etc. LED light emission Outputs information for control.

In process S169, main controller 40 permits the interrupt, terminates the interrupt process, and returns to process S122 of the "startup process".
The above is the "interrupt (INT) process" of the present embodiment.

Here, the “illegal monitoring process”, which is one module of the input determination process (process S156) in the “interrupt (INT) process” described above, will be described with reference to FIG. In the “fraud monitoring process”, first, in step S180, it is determined whether or not a fraud due to an abnormal winning frequency has been performed. It should be noted that the fraud due to an abnormal winning frequency means that the number of game balls entering the general winning opening 27 within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) is larger than a predetermined number (for example, 10) determined in advance. is there. If it is not correct (process S180: yes), the injustice notification process is performed in process S181, the injustice notification command transmission process (process S182) is subsequently performed, and this process ends.
When it is determined in the process of the process S180 that the injustice has not been performed (process S180: no), the "injustion monitoring process" is ended and the process returns to the input determination process in the "interrupt (INT) process". .

  The prescribed number in the “illegal monitoring process” is the total number of game balls that have entered the four general winning openings 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number may be provided for each general winning opening 27.

In the fraud notification process (process S181), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud command indicating that the winning frequency is abnormal to the payout control device 41. The payout control device 41 which has received the illegal command turns on the LED of the abnormality display device 49 (see FIG. 4).
In the fraud notification command transmission process (step S182), the main control device 40 transmits a fraud notification command to the sub integrated control device 42. The sub integrated control device 42, which has received the injustice notification command, displays the number of game balls detected by the general winning opening SW 506 within a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) on the screen of the effect symbol display device 21 (for example, 10). Number of pieces), a warning display indicating that a fraudulent prize frequency fraud has been made is displayed, and an error notification is given by the frame side decorative lamp 113 of the front frame 11.
The "illegal monitoring process" is not limited to the configuration of this embodiment. That is, it is not to monitor the abnormality of winning in the general winning opening, but it is determined whether fraud occurs by judging whether or not the winning of the ordinary electric prize or the special electric prize beyond the valid period of winning exceeds a predetermined number. The configuration may be such that the monitoring is performed.

Next, as a module of the special drawing special electric power processing (processing S157) in the “interruption (INT) processing” (FIG. 11), the following are the “special drawing starting entrance confirmation processing”, the “special drawing validity determination processing”, and the “special drawing”. The "gaming process" will be described.
The "special figure starting entry confirmation process" shown in FIG. 13 includes various random numbers and the like used for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24. The random number of is stored in the main controller 40 as a reserved storage. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 to the sub integrated control device 42. In the pachinko machine 1, the number of holding storages that can be stored due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the number of holding storages that can be stored due to entering the second special figure starting port 24 are There are four each.

  In the "special figure start entrance confirmation process", first, it is determined whether or not the entry into the first special figure start opening 23 is detected by the first special figure start opening SW503 in step S200. If a negative determination is made (process S200: no), the process proceeds to process S210. If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S200), it is determined in step S201 whether or not the number of reserved storages of the first special figure stored in the main control device 40 is full). If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S201), the process proceeds to step S205.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S201 (process S201: no), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S202. Various kinds of extracted random numbers are stored as a special storage memory, and 1 is added to a storage memory counter indicating the number of storage memory.

Next, in step S203, the setting value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After the reference, in step S204, a look-ahead determination table for executing a look-ahead determination as to whether the random number extracted according to the set value is a big hit or reach is selected.
In this case, it is desirable that the prefetch determination table be selected from six types of tables corresponding to the set values according to the set values. The pre-reading determination table is not limited to this, and may be a table having fewer types of setting values. Furthermore, one type of table may be used regardless of the set value.

Next, in step S205, the prefetch determination process of the first special figure is executed based on the selected prefetch determination table. In this processing S205, it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the first special figure related to the pending storage newly stored is a specific value (a big hit value, a reach value, or the like) before the hit determination described later.
Next, the holding number instruction command indicating the value of the holding storage counter added in the process S206 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43.

Next, in process S210, it is determined whether or not a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 has been detected by the second special figure starting port SW504. If a negative determination is made (process S210: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special map special power process in the "interrupt (INT) process".
When the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S210), it is determined in step S211 whether or not the number of pending storages of the second special figure stored in the main control device 40 is full. If the determination is affirmative (process S211: yes), the process returns.

  If the determination in the process S211 is negative (process S211: no), in the process S212, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the second special figure are extracted, Various kinds of extracted random numbers are stored as a special storage memory, and 1 is added to a storage memory counter indicating the number of storage memory.

Next, in the process S213, the set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to. After the reference, in step S214, a look-ahead determination table for performing a look-ahead determination as to whether the random number extracted according to the set value is a big hit or reach is selected.
In this case, it is desirable that the prefetch determination table be selected from six types of tables corresponding to the set values according to the set values. The pre-reading determination table is not limited to this, and may be a table having fewer types of setting values. Furthermore, one type of table may be used regardless of the set value.

Subsequently, in step S215, the prefetch determination process of the second special figure is executed based on the selected prefetch determination table. In this processing S215, it is determined whether or not the numerical value of the random number for hit determination of the second special figure relating to the pending storage newly stored is a specific value (a big hit or a reach value, etc.) before the later-described hit determination. To do.
Next, the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the hold storage counter added in the process S216 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43. Then return.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the "special figure hit / miss determination processing", first, in step S300, it is determined whether or not the special electric auditors' product is inactive, and it is determined whether or not a big hit game is being performed. If the determination is negative (process S300: no), the process moves to the "special game process" (see FIG. 15).
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S300), it is determined in process S301 whether the first special map or the second special map is in a fluctuation stop state. If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S301), it is determined at step S302 whether the confirmed symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not displayed.

  If an affirmative decision is made in the process S302 (process S302: yes), it is decided in the process S303 whether or not there is a pending storage of the second special figure. If the determination is affirmative (process S303: yes), the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is subtracted in process S304, and the shift process of reserved memories is performed. Due to the shift processing, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the second special figure is the object of the hit / fail judgment.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S303 (process S303: no), it is determined in the process S305 whether or not there is the pending storage of the first special view. If the determination is affirmative (process S305: yes), the number of reserved storages of the first special figure is subtracted in process S306, and a shift process of reserved storages is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure is the object of the hit / fail judgment.

After the process S304 or the process S306, in a process S310 shown in FIG. 15, a set value for setting the current jackpot winning probability is referred to.
After the reference, in step S311, a win / loss determination table for performing a win / loss determination of whether or not the random number extracted according to the set value is a big hit is set. For example, if the setting value is 1, the normal table 1 and the probability variation table 1 are set. Similarly, if the setting value is 2, the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2 are set. If the setting value is 3, the normal table 3 and the probability variation table 3 are set. If the setting value is 4, the normal table 4 and the probability variation table 4 are set. If the setting value is 5, the normal table 5 and the probability variation table 5 are set, and if the setting value is 6, the normal table 6 and the probability variation table 6 are set.

  Next, in process S312, the probability variation flag is checked to determine whether the current game state is the probability variation game state of the special figure. If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S312), the determination table is compared with the probability determination table at the time of probability variation and the jackpot determination random number of the pending storage that is the target of the determination at step S313. For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 2 and the probability variation table 2, the determination is performed based on the probability variation table 2.

  If a negative determination is made in the process S312 (process S312: no), a determination is made by comparing the normal probability hit / miss determination table with the jackpot determination random number of the pending storage that is the target of the hit / miss determination. For example, if the tables set in the process S311 are the normal table 6 and the probability variation table 6, the determination is performed based on the normal table 6.

Subsequently, in process S315, it is determined whether or not the win / fail judgment of the process S313 or the process S314 is a big hit.
If the determination is affirmative (process S315: yes), in process S316, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot determination random number of the pending storage that is the target of the hit determination.
Subsequently, in step S317, a variation pattern such as the variation time of the big hit symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the pending storage, which is the target of the hit determination.

  After the fluctuation pattern is determined, a big hit setting process is performed in step S318. In this processing, the contents of the big hit game such as whether the number of rounds of the big hit game is 10R, 8R or 4R is set based on the determined big hit pattern. Also, after the jackpot game is over, the game state is set to the probability variation game state or the time saving function is activated, and the limit number of the limiter function is set when transitioning to the probability variation game state. Further, the time of the big hit start effect of the big hit game executed on the effect symbol display device 21, the time of the big hit end effect, etc. are set.

Subsequently, in step S319, a process of transmitting the information of the pending storage after the execution of the hit determination (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the pending storage after the execution of the hit determination) to the sub integrated control device 42 is performed.
In the subsequent process S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42, and the "special game process ". The variation start command and the symbol designating command include a variation pattern of the special figure, a determination result of the success / failure determination of the special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the variation time is specified in advance by the variation pattern, it is not essential.

If a negative determination is made in the process S315 (process S315: no), there is a loss, so a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost pattern of the special figure is determined in the process S321. Next, in process S322, a loss setting process is performed.
After that, the process S319 and the process S320 are executed, and the process moves to the "special game process".

If a negative determination is made in the process S301 shown in FIG. 14 (process S301: no), as shown in FIG. 16, it is confirmed whether or not the symbol variation time has elapsed in the process S330. If the determination is negative (process S330: no), the process proceeds to the "special game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S330: yes), in the confirmed symbol display process of process S331, control for ending the variable display of the special symbols on the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed. After that, the processing shifts to "special game processing".

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 shown in FIG. 14 (process S302: no), the process proceeds to the process S340 of FIG. 17, and it is determined whether the definite symbol display time has elapsed (ended). If a negative determination is made (process S340: no), the process moves to the "special game process".
On the other hand, if the determination is affirmative (process S340: yes), the control for terminating the fixed symbol display of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B by the process of ending the fixed symbol display of the process S341. Then, the command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special drawing.

In a succeeding process S342, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that makes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S342: yes), it is determined in process S343 whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation gaming state is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S343: no), the process proceeds to process S345.
If the determination is affirmative (process S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" in process S344.
Subsequently, in step S345, it is determined whether the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S345: no), the process proceeds to process S347.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S345), the time saving flag is reset to "0" at step S346. By these processes, the gaming state regarding the probability variation state and the time saving state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequently, in step S347, the operation of the condition device is started. The condition device is a device that is required to operate the accessory continuous operation device in the big hit game because the condition determination device is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed to operate to establish the start condition of the big hit game. Is. Further, in the process S348, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started, and in the process S349, the big hit start effect process is performed and the process shifts to the "special game process". Further, by this processing, a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

If a negative determination is made in the process S342 (process S342: no), it is determined in the process S350 whether the probability variation flag is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S350: no), the process proceeds to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S350), the probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability variation is subtracted in step S351, and it is determined whether the probability variation counter after the subtraction is "0". If a negative determination is made (process S351: no), the process proceeds to process S353.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S351), the probability variation flag is reset to "0" at step S352.

Next, in step S353, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If the determination is negative (process S353: no), the process proceeds to process S356.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S353), the time saving counter that counts the time saving duration is subtracted in step S354, and it is determined whether the time saving counter after the subtraction is "0". If a negative determination is made (process S354: no), the process proceeds to process S356.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S354), the time saving flag is reset to "0" at step S355.
In the state designation command transmission process of the subsequent process S356, the state designation command including the information of the probability variation flag and the time saving flag indicating the game state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. After that, the process moves to the "special game process".

In the "special game process" shown in FIG. 18, first, in process S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation. If a negative determination is made (process S400: no), the process returns to the special map special electric power process in the “interrupt (INT) process” (FIG. 11), and this process ends. If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S400), it is determined in process S401 whether the special winning opening 25 is open.
If the determination in the process S401 is negative (process S401: no), it is determined in the process S402 whether or not it is during the big hit game interval. If the determination is negative (process S402: no), it is determined in process S403 whether or not the special figure big hit end effect is being performed. If the determination is negative (process S403: no), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect time has elapsed in process S404. If a negative determination is made (process S404: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in process S404), the special winning opening 25 in the first round is opened in the special winning opening opening process in step S405. Then return.

  If the affirmative determination is made in the process S401 (process S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not 10 prizes have been won in the special winning opening 25 (specified prize number) (process S410), or It is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 25 has ended (processing S411), and if any of the affirmative determinations is made (processing S410 or processing S411: yes), the special winning opening 25 is closed in processing S412. Then, the big hit interval process of process S413 is performed and it returns. If an affirmative determination is made in the processes S410 and S411 (process S410 and process S411: no), the process returns.

If the affirmative judgment is made in the process S402 shown in FIG. 18 (process S402: yes), it is judged in the process S420 whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (process S420: no), the process returns.
If an affirmative determination (process S420: yes), in the process S421 the final round (eg, 4R big hit game the fourth round, 8R big hit game the eighth round, 10R big hit game the first. 10 rounds) is determined. If the determination is affirmative (process S421: yes), the process of the big hit end effect of process S422 is executed, the big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect design control device 43 in this process, and the big hit game is ended. And then return.
On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process S421 (process S421: no), the special winning opening 25 of the next round is opened by the opening processing of the special winning opening 25 of process S423, and the process returns.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S403 shown in FIG. 18 (process S403: yes), it is determined in the process S430 whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. If a negative determination is made (process S430: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S430), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped in step S431, and then the operation of the condition device is executed in step S432.

Subsequently, in process S433, it is determined whether the probability variation setting flag is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S433: no), the process proceeds to process S436.
If the determination is affirmative (process S433: yes), the number of repetitions of the probability variation gaming state (10000 times) is set in process S434, and the probability variation flag is set to "1" in process S435. With this, the probability variation game state is given after the big hit game ends. In addition, the probability variation setting flag is reset to "0" in this process.

Next, in step S436, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is "1". If a negative determination is made (process S436: no), the process proceeds to process S439.
If the determination is affirmative (process S436: yes), the number of times the time saving state is repeated (probability change time: 10000 times, non-probability change time 100 times) is set in process S437, and subsequently, in process S438, the time saving flag is set to "1". To do. As a result, a time saving state is given after the big hit game is over. Further, in this processing, the time saving flag is reset to "0".
After that, in processing S439, the processing of the special hit big hit end command transmission is executed, by this processing the big hit end command is sent to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect design control device 43, the big hit game ends and returns.

  Next, as other functions that the pachinko machine 1 has, there are so-called functions for changing, confirming, displaying, etc. relating to the setting of the winning probability of a big hit, and a function for transitioning to a "setting confirmation" state or a "setting change" state. Various functions will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 26.

The “initial setting process” of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The "initial setting process" is one module executed in the process S120 of the above-mentioned "start-up process" (see FIG. 10), and as described above, the state before the power interruption (especially when the power is cut off is "game"). In order to set which state (transition) the input value (state of setting key SW62 and RWM clear SW63) when the power is turned on is set to "stop" state or "setting change" state). Processing.

When the main control device 40 starts this process “initial setting process”, first, in process S500, it is determined whether or not the RWM is abnormal when the power is turned on this time, and if the determination is affirmative (process S500: yes), If the determination is negative (processing S500: no), the process proceeds to step S520 (see FIG. 23), and the process proceeds to step S501.
In this processing S500, when it is determined in the processing S112 of the above-mentioned “startup processing” (see FIG. 10) that the “RWM is abnormal”, the determination is performed by referring to the general-purpose register that sets the result. That is, when the power is turned on, it is determined whether any of the process S107, the process S108, or the process S109 has been determined to be “RWM abnormality”.

  It should be noted that the main control device 40 refers to the general-purpose register that sets the result in the process S500 when it is determined to be the "RWM abnormality" in the process S112 of the "start process" (see FIG. 10). After that, the set result is reset. In other words, the result set in the general-purpose register in step S112 is maintained only until the step S500 of the "initialization process" in the same interrupt is executed, and otherwise the reset state ("RWM error" is always present. It means that it was not "). Therefore, if the process S112 is not executed, a negative determination is made in the determination process of the process S500.

In process S501, main controller 40 determines whether or not the state before the power failure was the “setting change” state. If the determination is affirmative (process S501: yes), the process proceeds to process S505, and a negative determination is made. If there is (process S501: no), the process proceeds to process S502.
In this processing S501, the determination is performed by referring to the general-purpose register that sets the value of the setting state flag in the processing S110 of the above-mentioned "startup processing" (see FIG. 10). The data stored in the general-purpose register is stored in the general-purpose register because it is not erased and is maintained even if the RWM is initialized by the RWM clear process of step S113 in the "start-up process". By determining the data that has been set, it is possible to determine whether or not the value of the setting state flag before the power failure is 2. If the determination is affirmative, since the setting state flag has already been set to 2, the process directly proceeds to step S505 without passing through step S504.
In this processing S501, it is determined whether a transition condition (5) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 26).
With such a configuration, when the power is cut off during the “setting change” state, that is, when the setting key SW62 is turned off, the power is cut off before ending the “setting change” state, When is input, the state changes to the "setting change" state again. As a result, regardless of the state (ON / OFF) of the RWM clear SW 63 when the power is turned on, the "normal game" such as the "RWM clear" state or the "backup recovery" state can be obtained by forcibly transitioning to the "setting change" state. To a state (normal game executable state) ".

  The main control device 40 refers to the general-purpose register that sets the flag value of the setting state flag in the process S110 of the "starting process" (see FIG. 10) in this process S501, and then sets the set flag value. Reset. That is, the flag value set in the general-purpose register in the process S110 is maintained only until the process S501 of the "initial setting process" in the same interrupt is executed, and otherwise the reset state (whichever The flag value is not set). However, unless any of the processing S107, the processing S108, or the processing S109 of the “startup processing” (see FIG. 10) is determined to be the “RWM abnormality”, any one of the setting state flags 0 to 3 is set. . Even in the reset state, in such a case, the result of “RWM abnormality” is set in the process S112, the positive determination is made in the process S500, and the process does not shift to the process S501. The above problem does not occur.

  In process S502, main controller 40 determines whether or not RWM clear SW 63 is ON, and if the determination is affirmative (process S502: yes), the process proceeds to process S503. If a negative determination is made (process S502: no), the process proceeds to process S506.

In process S503, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW62 is ON, and if the determination is affirmative (process S503: yes), the process proceeds to process S504. If the determination is negative (process S503: no), the process proceeds to process S509.
In this processing S503, it is determined which of the transition conditions (2) or (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 26).

The main controller 40 sets 2 in the setting state flag in process S504, executes the setting change notification process in process S505, and ends this process.
The setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub integrated control device 42 in order to execute a notification indicating a transition to the “setting change” state.

Main controller 40 sets 0 in the setting state flag in process S509, executes RWM clear notification process in process S510, and ends this process.
The RWM clear notification process executes a notification that a transition to the “RWM clear” state is made, and that the RWM clear process (process S113) of the “start process” (FIG. 10) has already been completed. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

In process S506, main controller 40 determines whether or not setting key SW62 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (process S506: yes), the process proceeds to process S507, and if the determination is negative (process S506: no). ), And proceeds to step S511.
In this processing S506, it is determined which of the transition conditions (1) or (3) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 26).

Main controller 40 sets 1 in the setting state flag in process S507, executes the setting confirmation notification process in subsequent process S508, and ends this process.
The setting confirmation notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub integrated control device 42 in order to execute a notification indicating a transition to the “setting confirmation” state.

The main control device 40 sets the setting state flag to 0 in step S511, executes the backup restoration notification process in step S512, and ends this process.
In the backup recovery notification process, a predetermined command is issued in order to notify that the backup has been restored to the state before backup and that the backup has been completed. This is a process of transmitting to 42.

The main controller 40 determines whether or not the RWM clear SW 63 is ON in the process S520 shown in FIG. 23, which shifts to the positive determination (process S500: yes) in the process S500. If the determination is affirmative (process S520: yes), the process proceeds to process S521, and if the determination is negative (process S520: no), the process proceeds to process S524.
In this process S520, it is determined whether or not there is a possibility of satisfying the transition condition (4) described later (see FIG. 26).
Incidentally, this processing S520 is not limited to the case where it is determined that the RWM is abnormal for the first time when the power is turned on this time. Therefore, even when it is determined that the RWM is abnormal even when the power is turned on this time, it is a process to be transferred (process S109 of “start process” (FIG. 10) and “interrupt (INT) process” ( 11) See the power failure detection signal monitoring process (process S151)).

In process S521, main controller 40 determines whether setting key SW62 is ON. If the determination is affirmative (process S521: yes), the process proceeds to process S522, and if the determination is negative (process S521: no), the process proceeds to process S524.
In this process S521, it is determined whether or not a transition condition (4) described later is satisfied (see FIG. 26). If both processes S520 and S521 have positive determinations, the transition condition (4) is satisfied.

The main control device 40 sets the setting state flag to 2 in process S522, executes the setting change notification process in process S523, and ends this process.
The setting change notification process is a process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub integrated control device 42 in order to execute the notification of the transition to the “setting change” state, similar to the process S505.

The main controller 40 sets 3 in the setting state flag in step S524, which shifts when a negative determination is made in step S520 or step S521, that is, when the transition condition (4) is not satisfied, and shifts to step S525. To do.
In this processing S524, if 3 is already set in the setting state flag, this processing is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be reset.

The main control device 40 executes the game stop promotion process in process S525, and ends this process.
In the game stop promotion process, a predetermined command is sub-integrated in order to notify the player that the RWM is abnormal and to prompt the player to stop the game immediately and to prompt the employee of the gaming facility to take appropriate measures. This is a process of transmitting to the control device 42.

With such a configuration, the “initial setting process” of the present embodiment is, for example, an “RWM abnormality” in one of the processes S107 to S109 in the “starting process” (see FIG. 10) before the power interruption. If it is determined that the RWM clear processing is performed by shifting to the processing S113 through the processing S112, 3 is set to the setting state flag in the processing S524 of the "initial setting processing" and "game stop" is performed. The state is transitioned to and the game stop promotion processing is performed. When the power is cut off by the promotion facility employee by the promotion, the backup flag and the checksum calculation result are not set when the power is cut off because the setting state flag is 3 as described above. After that, when the power is turned on, even if it is determined that the checksum calculation result is not abnormal, since the backup flag is not set, a negative determination is made in step S109, and a RWM abnormality is found in step S112. Is set in the general-purpose register, a positive determination is made by referring to the result in processing S500 of the subsequent “initial setting processing”, and the process proceeds to processing S520. If the current power-on is executed in a state in which neither the RWM clear SW 63 nor the setting key SW 62 is ON, that is, if the transition condition (4) (see FIG. 26) is not satisfied, the subsequent process S520 or process is performed. A negative determination is made in S521, and the process again moves to S524.
In this way, unless the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on, it is impossible to escape from the "game stopped" state (setting state flag = 3 state). That is, the loop of transition conditions (7), (8), and (9) cannot be exited.
Once the loop is entered, the loop cannot be exited even if the transition condition (1), (2), or (3) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, since the transition conditions (1) and (3) are both OFF for the RWM clear SW 63, a negative determination is made in step S520 and the process proceeds to step S524. For transition condition (2), the setting key SW62 is OFF. Therefore, a negative determination is made in process S521, and the process proceeds to process S524. Therefore, in order to exit the loop, the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 are ON) needs to be satisfied when the power is turned on.

  As described above, the "initial setting process" of the present embodiment is configured to be inevitable from the "game stopped" state (setting state flag = 3 state) if the transition condition (4) is not satisfied when the power is turned on. Thus, the following effects are produced. More specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is shipped from the factory after passing a predetermined inspection before shipping. Even if the game information at the time of the inspection is stored in the RWM, the information is generally volatilized after shipping before being installed in the hall. The instruction manual provided in the hall along with the delivery of the pachinko machine 1 satisfies the transition condition (4) when the installed pachinko machine 1 is first turned on (the RWM clear SW63 and the setting key SW62. Both are turned on) It is recommended to turn on the power and transition to the “change setting” state.

  However, if the transition condition (4) is not satisfied when the power is turned on without following this procedure, it is “RWM abnormality” in any of the processes S107 to S109 in the “startup process” (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the loop of the transition conditions (7), (8), and (9) described above is entered. In order to get out of the loop and put the pachinko machine 1 in an operable state, the hall employee turns on the power while satisfying the transition condition (4), and then, through the “setting change” state, “RWM clear”. It is necessary to transit to the state. As a result, it is unknown whether the stored information of the RWM is surely retained when the power is turned on for the first time after shipment, or when the power is turned on again without being turned on for a long time due to the movement of the installation place or the like. Even in such a state, the employee in the hall always shifts to the state in which the game can be played, with the guarantee that the employee changes or confirms the set value in the “change setting” state. Therefore, the hall can operate the pachinko machine 1 on the basis of the stage set value which is surely managed by itself.

  Also, the "initial setting process" of the present embodiment has such a configuration that, for example, when an electric power interruption occurs in the "setting change" state (setting state flag is 2), "interrupt (INT) process" (Fig. In 11) the power failure detection signal monitoring process (process S151), the backup flag is set. After that, when the power is turned on and it is determined in steps S107 and S108 that it is not the "RWM abnormality", the backup flag is set in the subsequent step S109, and if a positive determination is made, the power is cut in step S110. The flag value (2 in this case) of the previous setting state flag is set in the general-purpose register. The information set in the general-purpose register is maintained regardless of whether the RWM clear SW 63 is in the ON state or the OFF state when the power is turned on this time (regardless of whether to execute the RWM clear process of the process S113). The process proceeds to the initial setting process (process S120). In the process S500 of the "initial setting process" (FIG. 22), the result indicating "RWM abnormality" is not set in the general-purpose register, so a negative determination is made, and in the process S501, the general-purpose register is in the "setting change" state before the power failure. Since the flag value indicating that it was set is set, an affirmative determination is made, and the setting change notification process (process S505) is executed. In this way, when power failure occurs in the "setting change" state, it is configured to make a transition again to the "setting change" state unless the "RWM error" occurs after power-on. Unless the setting key SW62 is changed from ON to OFF (transition condition (6)) to make a transition to the “RWM clear” state, the loop of the transition conditions (5), (8), and (9) cannot be exited. Has become.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 initializes each state by setting any value in the setting state flag in the "initial setting process" each time the power is turned on.
The above is the “initial setting process” of the present embodiment.

The “setting state confirmation processing” of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The “setting state confirmation processing” is one module executed in the processing S154 of the “interrupt (INT) processing” described above.
When starting this process “setting state confirmation process”, the main control device 40 first determines in step S600 whether the setting state flag is 2, and if the determination is affirmative (step S600: yes), the process proceeds to step S601. Transition. If a negative determination is made (process S600: no), the process proceeds to process S611.
This processing S600 is shifted only when the setting state flag is 1 or 2 by the processing S152 and the processing S153 of the "interrupt (INT) processing" described above. Therefore, in this processing S600, it is determined whether the setting state flag is 2 ("setting change" state) or 1 ("setting confirmation" state).
Although not shown, in the negative determination (process S600: no), the main control device 40 displays display data for displaying the current step set value on the performance display device 61 until the process proceeds to process S611. Performs (segment data) setting processing.

The main control device 40 determines whether or not the detection signal of the setting key SW62 is received in the process S601 to which the process shifts when it is in the "setting change" state, and if the determination is affirmative (process S601: yes), the process The process moves to S602. If a negative determination is made (process S601: no), the process proceeds to process S606.
In this processing S601, it is determined whether or not a detection signal related to the RWM clear SW 63 provided also as the setting key SW 62 is generated.

The main control device 40 executes the setting change process in process S602, and proceeds to process S603. In this processing S602, every time the detection signal of the setting key SW62 is received in the processing S601, the processing is changed to a new step setting value and is fixed.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, as described above, the information related to the current stage setting value is not deleted even if the RWM clearing process (process S113) of the “starting process” (FIG. 10) is executed. It is stored and saved in an area (step set value storage area) specific to the step set value in the area.
In this processing S602, when the detection signal related to the setting key SW62 (also used as the RWM clear SW63) is generated in the state where the setting state flag is 2, the current step setting value stored in the step setting value storage area described above. Is rewritten to a new step setting value. As for the stage set value, when the present condition is any of the set value 1 to the set value 5, the stage set value having a jackpot lottery probability higher by one stage is rewritten as a new stage set value. Is rewritten as a new stage setting value with the setting value 1 having the lowest jackpot lottery probability. Therefore, in the present embodiment, each time the RWM clear SW 63 is pressed, the level is increased by one step up to the set value 6, and when the RWM clear SW 63 is pressed at the set value 6, the level is lowered to the set value 1. The present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, the level may be lowered step by step up to the set value 1, and when the set value 1 is pressed down, the loop may be increased to the set value 6.
By this processing S602, main controller 40 updates the display data (segment data) for displaying a new step setting value on performance display device 61 every time RWM clear SW 63 is pressed.

In process S603, main controller 40 determines whether or not the newly set (stored) stage set value in the stage set value storage area is less than the “stage set maximum value”, and if the determination is affirmative ( Process S603: yes), and the process proceeds to process S605. If a negative determination is made (process S603: no), the process proceeds to process S604.
In this process S603, the same process as the process S108 of the above-mentioned “startup process” (FIG. 10) is performed. That is, it is monitored whether or not a proper step setting value is set.

In process S604, main controller 40 executes a process of rewriting the step setting value to 0 to make it the lowest setting, and proceeds to process S605. In the present process S604, if a negative determination is made in the process S603, the current stage set value is rewritten and changed to the stage set value with the smallest gain, and the process of confirming this is performed.
In this process S604, as a result of rewriting the stage set value in the stage set value storage area, when it is determined in process S603 that an unplanned inappropriate stage set value is set, the probability of the jackpot is the lowest. The process of rewriting to 0 which is the step setting value corresponding to the setting value 1 is performed. Thus, for example, even if a fraudulent person tries to obtain an unreasonable gain and sets some unscheduled stage setting value, the fraudulent activity can be rewritten to the setting with the smallest gain in this processing S604, so that the fraudulent activity can be performed beforehand. It can be prevented. In addition, since the fraudulent activity is prevented in advance and the scheduled regular step setting value is rewritten, the pachinko machine 1 can be played. In other words, even if the pachinko machine 1 is harmed by illegally rewriting the set value, it is possible to prevent the fraudulent activity without lowering the operation rate.
Also in this processing S604, the display data (segment data) for displaying a new step setting value on the performance display device 61 is updated.

The main control device 40 executes the step setting value update command transmission processing in step S605, and proceeds to step S606.
In the present process S605, a process of transmitting to the sub integrated control device 42 a step setting value update command indicating the contents of the step setting value newly rewritten and updated in step S602 or step S604.
Upon receiving the command, the sub integrated control device 42 stores the data indicating the updated step setting value in a predetermined step setting value buffer, and refers to the stored data, so-called "setting suggestion effect". ], Etc., it is possible to implement a wide variety of effects depending on the step setting value.

In process S606, main controller 40 determines whether or not a detection signal indicating that setting key SW62 has been switched from ON to OFF has been received. If the determination is affirmative (process S606: yes), the process proceeds to process S607. If the determination is negative (process S606: no), this process ends.
In this process S606, it is determined whether or not the setting change is completed by the employee or the like of the game facility turning the setting key SW62 from ON to OFF.
In the present embodiment, the confirmation of the new step setting value has already been completed in the above-described processing S602 and processing S604. This processing S606 is processing for simply determining whether or not to end the setting change state based on whether or not the setting key SW62 is turned off. In addition, without being limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, a new step setting value changed in the processing S602 and the processing S604 is a predetermined value provided separately from the step setting value storage area. In addition to the processing of storing the value in the step setting value buffer and maintaining it in an unconfirmed state, and ending the “setting change” status based on the setting key SW62 being turned off in this processing S606, A configuration may be adopted in which a new step setting value stored in the step setting value buffer is referred to, and the step setting value in the step setting value storage area is determined by the step setting value.

  When the main control device 40 obtains a positive determination in process S606 (when the setting key SW62 is switched from ON to OFF and the setting change state ends), the process proceeds to process S607. In this process S607, 1 is set in the change time keeping flag. Here, the change time maintaining flag is a flag indicating that the “display of the set value” is maintained after the “setting change” state is completed, and the “set value is maintained” while the flag is set to 1. Maintain the display of.

  When the change display maintaining flag is set to 1 in this way, the process proceeds to step S608, and the change display maintaining counter is set to the count value corresponding to the sustain period (for example, 3 s). Here, the change display maintenance counter keeps the display of the "new stage set value" changed in the process if the current stage set value, for example, the process S602 or the process S604 is performed (maintenance). This is a counter for measuring the period), and is subtracted in the processing S654 of the “LED output processing” (FIG. 25) described later. Incidentally, in process S608, if the execution cycle of the "LED output process" (FIG. 25) is 4 ms, "750" is set as the count value.

After step S608, the process moves to step S609. In this process S609, the setting state flag is set by replacing 2 with 0, and in process S610, the RWM clear notification process is executed, and this process ends.
In these two processes, the same processes as the processes S509 and S510 of the above-mentioned “initial setting process” (FIG. 22) are performed. The RWM clear notification process executes a notification that a transition to the “RWM clear” state is made, and that the RWM clear process (process S113) in the “startup process” (FIG. 10) has already been completed. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

Main controller 40 shifts to a negative determination in process S600, that is, the process is in the “setting confirmation” state. In process S611, has the detection signal indicating that the setting key SW62 has been switched from ON to OFF? If it is determined to be affirmative (Yes at step S611), the process proceeds to step S612. If a negative determination is made (process S611: no), this process ends.
In this processing S611, it is determined whether or not the confirmation of the setting is completed by the employee or the like of the game facility turning the setting key SW62 from ON to OFF.

In step S612, the setting state flag is set by replacing 1 with 0, and in step S613, a backup restoration notification process is executed, and this process ends.
In these two processes, the same processes as the processes S511 and S512 of the "initial setting process" (FIG. 22) described above are performed. The backup recovery notification process is for performing a notification that the backup has been returned to the "backup recovery" state and that the backup to the state before the power failure in the "startup process" (Fig. 10) has already been completed. , A process of transmitting a predetermined command to the sub integrated control device 42.

  As described above, the “setting state confirmation process” is a process executed when the setting state flag is 1 or 2, that is, in the “setting confirmation” state or the “setting change” state. When the "setting state confirmation process" is executed, that is, while the setting state flag is set to 1 or 2, the main control device 40 performs the "LED output process" (FIG. 25) described later to perform performance display device 61. Displays the current step set value.

Here, regarding the example of the display mode of the step setting value using the performance display device 61, the performance display device 61 is configured as a 4-digit display device in which each digit is a 7-segment display device. As the original performance display function, the identification display section (upper 2 digits) indicates the type of performance, and the performance display section (lower 2 digits) indicates the calculation result (performance). When the step setting value is displayed on the performance display device 61, “−−” is always displayed in the upper two digits regardless of the type of the step setting value. Also, the lower two digits are displayed as "-6" when the step setting value is "setting value 6", for example. Similarly, "-5" to "-1" are displayed also in the case of "set value 5" to "set value 1" which are other step set values.
It should be noted that even if the same step setting value is displayed in the "setting confirmation" state or the "setting change" state, it is possible to recognize which state the current state is by providing different display modes. That is, in the “setting confirmation” state, for example, “−−− 6” is a lighting state (for example, a red lighting state), and in the “setting change” state, “−−− 6” is a blinking state (for example, Flashing red). As a result, it becomes easy to distinguish between the two states, that is, the lighting state or the blinking state. In addition, in the “setting confirmation” state, the lighting state is set to facilitate the confirmation of the setting.

  In any of the states, the display mode ends when the setting key SW62 switches from ON to OFF. That is, when the setting state flag is changed from 1 to 0, the operation is immediately ended, and when the setting state flag is changed from 2 to 0, a predetermined display maintaining period elapses or an operation of ending the display maintaining is performed. End at that point.

In the present embodiment, the display data (segment data) to be executed is updated or set until a negative determination is made (processing S600: no) in the processing S600 and the processing shifts to the processing S611, or in the processing S602 and the processing S604. The process to be performed is the same as the segment data setting process (process S167) in the “interrupt (INT) process”.
The above is the “setting state confirmation processing” of the present embodiment.

The "LED output process" of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The “LED output process” is one module executed in the process S168 of the “interrupt (INT) process” (FIG. 11) described above.
When the main control device 40 starts this process "LED output process", first, in process S650, it is determined whether the setting state flag is 1 or 2, and if the determination is affirmative (process S650: yes), the process proceeds to process S651. Transition. If a negative determination is made (process S650: no), the process proceeds to process S652.
In step S650, it is determined whether the current state is either the "setting change" state or the "setting confirmation" state.

  The main control device 40 determines whether or not the value of the change display maintaining flag is 1 in the process S652 which is performed when the current state is neither the “setting change” state nor the “setting confirmation” state. To do. When a negative determination is made (processing S652: no), the processing directly proceeds to processing S659, and when an affirmative determination is made (processing S652: yes), the processing proceeds to processing S653 and subsequent processing and then processing S659.

  In the process S653, the performance display device 61 displays the change result (the "new stage setting value changed in the process S602 or the process S604") in the "setting change" state. It is displayed in a display mode different from the inside. Here, a specific example of the "different display mode" shown in the process S653 is illustrated below. For example, (1) When the set value is “blinking displayed” in the “setting change” state, the set value is “lighted” during the “display maintenance period” (change display maintenance flag = 1) (hereinafter, referred to as “display”). (1 mode), (2) mode in which display colors are different between the “setting change” state and the “display maintaining period” (for example, one is displayed in red and the other is displayed in blue, hereinafter referred to as second mode), ( 3) A mode in which the first mode and the second mode are simultaneously provided can be exemplified.

In this way, the display mode of the set value is made different between the "setting change" state and the "display maintenance period", and it is noticeable that the step set value can be changed in the "setting change" state. By displaying (for example, blinking in red), caution can be called and the work of setting change can be surely performed. Moreover, since the display is turned on in a different display mode (for example, blue) during the display maintaining period, the set value that has been confirmed can be reliably shown to the worker (employee of the gaming facility). In addition, by turning on the light during the "display maintaining period", quick confirmation can be facilitated and the display of the setting value to be concealed can be ended as early as possible.
It should be noted that the display modes of the set values are all different between the "setting confirmation" state, the "setting change" state, and the "display maintenance period". It is more desirable to make it easy to grasp at a glance. For example, if the setting value is displayed in red in the "Setting confirmation" state and the setting value is blinking in red in the "Setting change" state, the setting value is displayed in blue during the "display maintenance period" or When it is displayed blinking in blue, it is easy to grasp at a glance which case it is. In this case, it is useful for the employees of the gaming facility to manage (maintain, etc.) a large number of pachinko machines.

Main controller 40 executes process S654 following process S653. This process S654 is a process of subtracting the change display maintenance counter. That is, in this process S654, the value of the change display maintaining counter is decremented by "1" for each execution cycle of the "LED output process" (for example, every 4 ms).
When the process proceeds to process S655 subsequent to process S654 and determines whether the count value of the change display maintenance counter has become “0”, that is, whether the “display maintenance period” has ended, and an affirmative determination is made. (Processing S655: yes), a process of resetting the change display maintaining counter (process S657) and a process of setting the value of the change display maintaining flag to “0” (process S658) are performed, and then the process proceeds to process S659. .

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in process S655 (process S655: no), it is determined in process S656 whether the RWM clear SW 63 is ON. Then, when a negative determination is made in the process S656 (process S656: no), the process proceeds to the process S660. That is, if the "display maintaining period" has not ended and the RWM clear SW 63 is ON (that is, if the operation means is not operated), the process directly proceeds to step S660.
On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in process S656 (process S656: yes), the process moves to process S659 through process S657 and process S658, and then to process S660.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the process S658 of the “LED output process”, as an opportunity to set the change display maintenance flag to 0, in addition to the positive determination of the process S655 (expiration of the maintenance period), a positive determination of the process S656 (RWM). The clear SW 63 is turned on, that is, the operation means is operated. That is, when the count value of the change display maintaining counter becomes 0 or the RWM clear SW 63 is turned ON, whichever occurs first, the change display maintaining flag is cleared to 0 with this as a trigger.

  As described above, if the negative determination is made in the process S652 or the process S658 is executed, the process proceeds to the process S659. Then, in step S659, the performance display device 61 executes a performance display process for displaying the performance of the pachinko machine 1, and the process proceeds to step S660.

  The main control device 40 shifts to the case where the current state is either the “setting change” state or the “setting confirmation” state. In step S651, the performance display device 61 sets the current stage setting of the pachinko machine 1. A process for displaying a value is executed, and the process proceeds to process S660.

  In process S660, the main control device 40, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281, the second special figure reservation number display device 282, the public figure display device. The process for emitting light from various LEDs such as the display unit 29 and the number-of-universal-drawings reservation display device 291 is executed, and this process is ended.

The "LED output process" of this embodiment has a configuration capable of executing different processes depending on the value of the current setting state flag as described above, but is not limited to this. That is, it may be simply configured as a process for performing light emission display based on the set segment data. In that case, it is preferable that the segment data indicates which LED common is to emit light in what display mode. As a result, the performance display device 61 and various LEDs can emit light regardless of the value of the current setting state flag.
The above is the “LED output processing” of this embodiment.

In the present embodiment, a unique state transition is possible by the control processing of FIGS. 10, 11, and 22 to 24 described above. The state transitions and transition conditions of this embodiment will be systematically described with reference to FIG.
First, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of kinds of stepwise set values (so-called settings) having different lottery probabilities for each jackpot, specifically, set values 1 to 6 It has a "setting change" state in which the step setting value can be changed and a "setting confirmation" state in which it can be confirmed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the pachinko machine 1 has at least a "game stop" state, a "RWM clear" state, and a "backup" in addition to the "setting change" state and the "setting confirmation" state. It is configured to be able to transit to the "return" state.

The outline of each of these various states will be described individually.
The “setting change” state is a state in which, for example, an employee of the gaming facility can change the current stage set value to another stage set value regarding the stage set value.
The "setting confirmation" state is also a state in which, for example, an employee of a gaming facility can visually confirm which stage setting value the current stage setting value is set with respect to the stage setting value.
In the "game stop" state, when it is determined that the RWM is abnormal when the power is turned on, it is possible to prompt the player to stop the game and to notify the employee of the game facility of appropriate measures. It is in a state.
The "RWM clear" state is a "state in which a normal game is possible (normal game executable state)" informing that the RWM clear processing for erasing the information stored in the RWM at power-on is performed.
The "backup recovery" state notifies that the process of restoring the state of the gaming machine that was backed up before power failure when the power is turned on is performed, and "normal game is possible (normal game executable state)" Is.
Incidentally, the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state are the same states as those provided in the conventional gaming machine, and constitute "a state in which a normal game is possible".

  The transitions between the various states have a certain regularity, as shown in FIGS. That is, when a specific transition condition is satisfied from a certain state, it is possible to transit only to a predetermined state. Hereinafter, each transition will be described with specific reference to the control processes of FIGS. 10, 11, and 22 to 24 described above.

First, in the transition condition (4) "the state in which both the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 are ON", the power is turned on (the power SW 65 shown in FIGS. 3 and 7 is switched from OFF to ON). If it does, it transits to the “setting change” state.
This transition is affirmatively determined in the process S111 of the "start process" (FIG. 10), and after the process of the process S113, the process S504 of the "initial setting process" (FIG. 22) is executed, or the "initial setting process" is also performed. (FIG. 23), the process S522 is performed.
A process S504 is a process of shifting to the "setting change" state when there is no RWM abnormality at the time of power-on this time and both the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW62 are ON, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.
In the process S522, if the RWM is abnormal at the time of turning on the power this time (specifically, since the game is stopped before the power is cut off, the backup flag and the calculated value of the checksum are not set. This is a process of transitioning to the “setting change” state when the RWM abnormality occurs when the power is turned on this time) and both the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 are ON. ), (8) and (9) are the only processes that exit the loop.

In addition, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (5), which is “not an RWM abnormality and the state before power interruption is the“ setting change ”state”, the state is changed to the “setting change” state. .
This transition is performed during execution of the “setting state confirmation process” (FIG. 24) after the process S605 and before the affirmative determination is made in the process S606, that is, before the setting key SW62 is switched from ON to OFF. The disconnection occurs, the power is turned on, and it is determined that the RWM is not abnormal in the processing S107, the processing S108, and the processing S109 of the "startup processing" (FIG. 10), and then in the processing S110, the value of the setting state flag 2) is set in the general-purpose register, and if the determination in step S111 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S113, and if the determination is negative, the process directly proceeds to "initial setting process" in process S120. In the “initial setting process”, the value referred to in the determination in the process S500 is the value of the general-purpose register set in the process S112 of the “startup process” (FIG. 10), and the determination in the process S501. The value referred to at this time is the value of the general-purpose register set in the processing S110 of the “startup processing” (FIG. 10), and both are stored in the register that is not erased even if the RWM clear processing is executed. It is a maintained value. By referring to these values, the process S500 makes a negative determination and the process S501 makes an affirmative determination, and since the setting state flag is already set to 2, the setting change notification process of the process S505 is executed without going through the process S504. It can be realized by executing it. By setting the value referred to in the process S501 in a general-purpose register that is not affected by the RWM clear process, the power SW65 is turned on while the RWM clear SW63 is still turned on when the power is turned on, and an affirmative determination is made in the process S111. Therefore, even if the RWM clearing process of the process S113 is executed, the value of the setting state flag (2 in this case) is maintained until it is referred to in the process S501 of the “initial setting process”. As a result, when the power is turned off again in the "setting change" state and the power is turned on again, if there is no abnormality in the RWM, the state is always changed to the "setting change" state again. For this reason, if the setting is not completed in the "setting change" state and the power is turned on again, the "normal game is possible (normal game executable state)", that is, the "RWM clear" state or This is a process that makes it impossible to transition to the "backup recovery" state. That is, in the state where the "setting change" state is not completed, it is a control process that disables the "normal game".

In addition, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (3) “state in which the RWM clear SW 63 is OFF and the setting key SW 62 is ON”, the state transits to the “setting confirmation” state.
This transition can be realized by performing a negative determination in the process S111 of the “start process” (FIG. 10) and executing the process S507 of the “initial setting process” (FIG. 22).

Furthermore, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (7), "RWM abnormality is determined, and at least one of the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 is not ON", the "game Transition to the "stop" state. Specifically, the state in which "at least one of the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 is not ON" is a state in which "the state in which both the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 are both ON is not satisfied". Therefore, in short, the transition condition (4) (both the RWM clear SW 63 and the setting key SW 62 are both ON) is not satisfied.
The transition is determined to be an RWM abnormality in any of the processing S107, the processing S108, or the processing S109 of the “startup processing” (FIG. 10), the processing of the processing S112 and the processing S111 is performed, and the “initial setting processing” ( This can be realized by executing the process S524 of FIG. 23). Alternatively, after the execution of the process S524, the power is cut off (the calculated value of the backup flag and the checksum is not set because it is in the "game stopped" state), and then the power is turned on without satisfying the transition condition (4). In this case, a negative determination is made in the processing S109 of the “startup processing” (FIG. 10), a negative determination is made in the processing S522 or the processing S521 of the “initial setting processing” (FIG. 23), and the processing S524 is executed again. Is made possible by

  In this way, the "setting change" state, the "setting confirmation" state, and the "game stop" state are states that can be transitioned only when the power is turned on and only when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. These three types of states cannot be transitioned from states other than the power-on state.

In this embodiment, in addition to these three types of states, when the power is turned on, a transition is made to the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state.
That is, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (2) “state in which the RWM clear SW 63 is ON and the setting key SW 62 is OFF”, the state transitions to the “RWM clear” state.
This transition can be realized by an affirmative determination in the process S111 of the "start process" (FIG. 10), and by executing the process S509 of the "initial setting process" (FIG. 22) after the process of the process S111. . The process S509 is a process for shifting to the “RWM clear” state when there is no RWM abnormality at the time of power-on this time, the RWM clear SW 63 is ON, and the setting key SW 62 is OFF, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.

Further, when the power is turned on under the transition condition (1) “state where the RWM clear SW 63 is OFF and the setting key SW 62 is OFF”, the state transitions to the “backup recovery” state.
This transition can be realized by performing a negative determination in the process S111 of the “start process” (FIG. 10) and executing the process S511 of the “initial setting process” (FIG. 22). The process S511 is a process for shifting to the "backup recovery" state when there is no RWM abnormality at the current power-on, the RWM clear SW 63 is OFF, and the setting key SW 62 is OFF, that is, when there is no particular abnormality.

In this embodiment, only the "RWM clear" state transits from the "setting change" state, and the "backup recovery" state transits only from the "setting confirmation" state.
That is, in the “setting change” state, the transition condition (6) “when the setting key SW 62 changes from the ON state to the OFF state” is entered, and the state is changed to the “RWM clear” state. That is, when the setting key SW62 is turned off to end the "setting change" state, the state transits to the "RWM clear" state.
The transition can be realized by performing negative determination on both the processing S152 and the processing S153 of the “interruption (INT) processing” (FIG. 11) and executing the processing S609 of the “setting state confirmation processing” (FIG. 24). Has become.

Also, in the "setting confirmation" state, the same transition condition (6) as "when the setting key SW62 changes from the ON state to the OFF state" is entered, and the state is changed to the "backup recovery" state. That is, when the setting confirmation is completed by turning off the setting key SW62, the state is changed to the “backup recovery” state.
This transition can be realized by performing negative determination on both the processing S152 and the processing S153 of the “interrupt (INT) processing” (FIG. 11) and executing the processing S612 of the “setting state confirmation processing” (FIG. 24). Has become.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition to the “RWM clear” state is limited to the case where the transition condition (2) or (4) is satisfied at the time of power-on. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW62, when the RWM clear SW63 is ON, the state shifts to the "RWM clear" state.
In the case of affirmative determination in the process S502 of the "initial setting process" (Fig. 22), the transition directly transits to the "RWM clear" state by executing the process S509, or similarly, the "initial setting process". In the case of affirmative determination in the process S502 of (FIG. 22), the process S504 is executed to temporarily go through the “setting change” state, and then the process S609 of the “setting state confirmation process” (FIG. 24) is executed. Then, it can be realized by either indirectly transiting to the “RWM clear” state.

Further, the transition to the “backup recovery” state is limited to the case where the transition condition (1) or (3) is satisfied when the power is turned on. That is, regardless of the state of the setting key SW62, if the RWM clear SW 63 is OFF, the state returns to the "backup recovery" state.
In the case of negative determination in the process S502 of the "initial setting process" (FIG. 22), the transition directly shifts to the "backup recovery" state by executing the process S511, or similarly, the "initial setting process". In the case of a negative determination in the process S502 of (FIG. 22), the process S507 is executed to temporarily go through the “setting confirmation” state, and then the process S612 of the “setting state confirmation process” (FIG. 24) is executed. Then, it can be realized by either indirectly transiting to the "backup recovery" state.

In this embodiment, the states that can be changed from the "game stopped" state are limited to the power-off (power-off) state.
That is, when the game is stopped by the player in the "game stopped" state and the employee of the game facility or the like transition condition (8), "power SW65 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state", the power is shut off. Transition to the state.
Further, also in the "RWM clear" state and the "backup recovery" state, when the transition condition (8) "the power supply SW65 has changed from the ON state to the OFF state", the power supply is turned off. In any state, when the power SW 65 is turned off, in the power failure detection signal monitoring processing of the processing S151 of the “interruption (INT) processing” (FIG. 11), the power failure detection signal described above is detected based on the detection of the power failure detection signal. Execute the process.
Further, also in the “setting change” state and the “setting confirmation” state, the same transition condition (8) “when the power SW 65 changes from the ON state to the OFF state” is entered, and the power is cut off. The state before the setting key SW62 is turned off (the setting change state is ended) in the "setting change" state, and the state before the setting key SW62 is turned off (the setting confirmation state is ended) in the "setting check" state, In any of the states, when the power SW 65 is turned off, in the power failure detection signal monitoring processing of the processing S151 of the "interruption (INT) processing" (FIG. 11), the power failure detection signal is detected based on the detection of the power failure detection signal. The process of is executed.
Then, during the power-off state, the transition condition (9) transitions to the power-on state when “the power SW 65 has changed from the OFF state to the ON state”.

However, within the transition condition (8), only when the power interruption occurs during the "game stop" state, as described above, the backup flag and the checksum calculation value are not set and the power is turned on. Then, the RWM abnormality is determined again. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned off through the transition conditions (7) to (8) once, even if the power is turned on by the transition condition (9), the above transition condition (4) As long as the above condition is not satisfied and the state is changed to the “setting change” state, it is impossible to exit the loop of the transition conditions (7), (8) and (9) and transit to another state. Therefore, again, the transitionable state from the loop is limited to the “setting change” state which is the transitionable state when the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on.
As described above, the transition forming the loop is determined as the RWM abnormality in any of the processing S107, the processing S108, or the processing S109 of the “start processing” (FIG. 10), and the processing of the processing S112 and the processing S111 is performed. After the setting state flag is set to 3 by performing the process S524 of the “initial setting process” (FIG. 23), when the power is turned off and the power is turned on again, the “start process” (FIG. 10). If the transition condition (4) is not satisfied in step S109, the process S520 or step S521 becomes a negative determination in the “initial setting process” (FIG. 23), and the process S524 is executed again. The above loop is realized.
On the other hand, when the transition condition (4) is satisfied when the power is turned on again after the power is cut off, a negative determination is made in the process S109 of the “startup process” (FIG. 10), and the process S112 and the process S111 are performed. After executing, the process shifts to the “initial setting process”. Then, the process S520 and the process S521 are affirmatively determined in the “initial setting process” (FIG. 23), and the process S522 is executed, whereby the loop can be exited.
The above is the configuration relating to the state transitions and transition conditions of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.
Note that, in FIG. 26A, the "normal game possible state (normal game executable state)" is described as "normal game state".

Next, a function related to the setting suggestion effect of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the setting suggestion effect can be performed at the end effect of the big hit game.
The pachinko machine 1 requires the player to be given the privilege to execute the setting suggestion effect. Furthermore, the setting suggestion effect is performed according to the player's intention. For example, the setting suggestion effect displays an operation display (operation effect) that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation when the privilege condition is satisfied. In response to this, the player performs a predetermined operation to suggest the setting.

  The condition that the privilege is granted is, for example, a condition that the longer the duration of the game played by the player is more easily granted, and the first special diagram and the second special diagram after the player starts the game. Is given every time the number of times of fluctuations reaches a multiple of 100. The privilege right is accumulated (stock) each time it is granted and is stored as a privilege right numerical value (stock number). In the pachinko machine 1, the maximum stock number of privilege is “8”.

  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of effects as setting suggestive effects, and any one effect is selected and implemented. Each of the plurality of types of effects has a different effect content indicating the degree to which the setting value is specified. The setting suggestion effect has a configuration in which the selection rate (implementation probability) of effect contents differs depending on the number of stocks of privilege rights and the current setting value.

Based on FIG. 27, the selection ratio according to the type of setting suggestive effect, the number of stocks of privilege, and the set value will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 can perform the setting suggestion effect when the stock of the privilege is "1, 2, 4, 8".

The types of setting suggestive effects are "normal effect", "odd suggestive effect", "even suggestive effect", "setting 2 or more suggestive effect", "setting 3 or more suggestive effect", "high setting suggestive effect", and "setting 5". There are eight types including the above-mentioned suggestion effect and the “setting 6 confirmation effect”.
The “normal effect” is an effect that does not include a setting suggestion element, and is the same as the end effect of the jackpot game in which the setting suggestion effect is not performed.
The "odd suggestion effect" is an effect that suggests any one of "setting value 1", "setting value 3", and "setting value 5".
The "even number suggestion effect" is an effect that suggests any one of "setting value 2", "setting value 4", and "setting value 6".
The “setting 2 or more suggestive effect” is an effect that suggests any one of “setting value 2”, “setting value 3”, “setting value 4”, “setting value 5”, and “setting value 6”. .
The “setting 3 or more suggestive effect” is an effect that suggests any one of “setting value 3”, “setting value 4”, “setting value 5”, and “setting value 6”.
The “high setting suggestion effect” is an effect that suggests any one of “setting value 4”, “setting value 5”, and “setting value 6”.
The “setting 5 or more suggestive effect” is an effect that suggests that the setting value is 5 or the setting value is 6.
The “setting 6 finalized effect” is an effect that suggests that the value is “set value 6”.

The selection rate (implementation rate) of each effect differs depending on the stock number and set value of the privilege. For example, in the setting suggestion effect in which the privilege is "1 stock", the "normal effect" is selected with a probability of 90% regardless of "setting value 1" to "setting value 6". . Note that the probability does not necessarily have to be fixed for all set values.
The “odd suggestion effect” is selected with a probability of 10% when the setting value is 1, a probability of 4% when the setting value is 3, and a probability of 2% when the setting value is 5.
The "even suggestive effect" is selected with a probability of 5% when the "setting value is 2" and with a probability of 2.5% when the setting value is "4" or "setting value 4".
"Setting 2 or more suggestive effect" is 5% probability when "setting value 2", 3% probability when "setting value 3", 2.5% probability when "setting value 4", When "set value 5" or "set value 6", both are selected with a probability of 2%.
"Setting 3 or more suggestive effect" is 3% probability when "setting value 3", 2.5% probability when "setting value 4", and "setting value 5" or "setting value 6". Both are selected with a probability of 2%.
The "high setting suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 2.5% when the "setting value is 4" and with a probability of 2% when the value is "setting value 5" or "setting value 6".
"Setting value 5 or more suggestive effect" is selected with a probability of 2% when the setting value is 5, and with a probability of 1% when the setting value is 6.
The “setting 6 confirmation suggestion effect” is selected with a probability of 0.5% when the setting value is 6.

In the setting suggestion effect that is executed with the privilege of “2 stock”, the “normal effect” is selected with a probability of 80% regardless of whether it is “setting value 1” to “setting value 6”. Note that the probability does not necessarily have to be fixed for all set values.
The "odd suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 20% when the "set value 1", an 8% probability when the "set value 3", and a 4% probability when the "set value 5".
The "even suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 10% when the value is "set value 2" and with a probability of 5% when the value is "set value 4" or "set value 6".
"Setting 2 or more suggestive effect" is 10% probability when "setting value 2", 6% probability when "setting value 3", 5% probability when "setting value 4", "setting value" When the value is 5 or the set value is 6, both are selected with a probability of 4%.
The "setting 3 or more suggestive effect" has a probability of 6% when the value is "set value 3", a probability of 5% when the value is "set value 4", and a probability of 5% when "set value 5" or "set value 6". It is selected with a probability of 4%.
The "high setting suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 5% when the value is "setting value 4" and with a probability of 4% when the value is "setting value 5" or "setting value 6".
"Setting value 5 or more suggestive effect" is selected with a probability of 4% when the value is "set value 5" and a probability of 2% when the value is "set value 6".
The “setting 6 confirmation suggestion effect” is selected with a probability of 1% when the setting value is 6.

In the setting suggestion effect that is executed when the privilege is “4 stock”, the “normal effect” is selected with a probability of 60% regardless of any of “setting value 1” to “setting value 6”. Note that the probability does not necessarily have to be fixed for all set values.
The "odd suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 40% when the "set value 1", a probability of 16% when the "set value 3", and a probability of 8% when the "set value 5".
The “even suggestion effect” is selected with a probability of 20% when the setting value is 2, and with a probability of 10% when the setting value is 4 or the setting value is 6.
"Setting 2 or more suggestive effect" is 20% probability when "setting value 2", 12% probability when "setting value 3", 10% probability when "setting value 4", "setting value" In the case of "value 5" or "setting value 6", both are selected with a probability of 8%.
The “setting 3 or more suggestive effect” has a probability of 12% when the value is “set value 3”, a probability of 10% when the value is “set value 4”, and a probability of 10% when the value is “set value 5”. It is selected with a probability of 8%.
The “high setting suggestion effect” is selected with a probability of 10% when the value is “setting value 4” and with a probability of 8% when the value is “setting value 5” or “setting value 6”.
“Setting value 5 or more suggestive effect” is selected with a probability of 8% when the setting value is 5 and with a probability of 4% when the setting value is 6.
"Setting 6 confirmation suggestive effect" is selected with a probability of 2% when "setting value 6".

In the setting suggestion effect in which the privilege is “8 stock”, the “normal effect” is selected with a probability of 30% regardless of whether it is “setting value 1” to “setting value 6”. Note that the probability does not necessarily have to be fixed for all set values.
The "odd suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 70% when the "set value 1", a probability of 32% when the "set value 3", and a probability of 14% when the "set value 5".
"Even number suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 35% when "setting value 2" and with a probability of 17.5% when "setting value 4" or "setting value 6".
"Setting 2 or more suggestive effect" is 35% probability when "setting value 2", 19% probability when "setting value 3", 17.5% probability when "setting value 4", In the case of "set value 5" or "set value 6", both are selected with a probability of 14%.
“Setting 3 or higher suggestive effect” is 19% probability when “setting value 3”, 17.5% probability when “setting value 4”, and “setting value 5” or “setting value 6”. Both are selected with a probability of 14%.
The “high setting suggestive effect” is selected with a probability of 17.5% when the value is “setting value 4” and with a probability of 14% when the value is “setting value 5” or “setting value 6”.
“Setting value 5 or more suggestive effect” is selected with a probability of 14% when the setting value is 5 and a probability of 7% when the setting value is 6.
The "setting 6 confirmation suggestion effect" is selected with a probability of 3.5% when "setting value 6".

  As described above, in the setting suggesting effect, the higher the degree of being able to specify the setting value such as “high setting suggesting effect” to “setting value 6 confirming suggesting effect”, the higher the number of stocks of privilege rights, the higher the probability of being selected. It is set.

  The “privilege right granting process A” shown in FIG. 28 is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42, determines whether or not to grant the privilege right, grants the privilege right, and stores it (stock). Is a process for performing.

In the “privilege right granting process A”, first, in process S700, it is determined whether or not a command (see FIG. 15, process S320) for instructing the start of variation of the first special diagram or the second special diagram is received from the main control device 40. To do. If a negative determination is made (process S700: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
If the determination is affirmative (process S700: yes), in process S701, the number of fluctuations of the first special diagram and the second special diagram since the player started the game is counted.

Next, in step S702, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure is a multiple of 100. If a negative determination is made (process S702: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes in step S702), it is determined in step S703 whether the stock number of privilege rights is less than the maximum stock number "8". If a negative determination is made (process S703: no), the process returns.

  If an affirmative decision is made in step S703 (step S703: yes), a privilege is granted in step S704 and the number of stocks is added (+1). Subsequently, in step S705, the stock number of privilege rights is stored.

  In the "privilege right granting process A", the privilege right is accumulated corresponding to the longer the duration of the game after the player starts the game. That is, if the duration of the game is long, the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure increases. In this process “privilege right granting process A”, the privilege right is granted every 100 times of change, so when the number of changes reaches 300, the stock number of privilege right becomes “3”, and the maximum of 8 stocks. Accumulated up to.

The “setting suggestion effect implementation process” shown in FIG. 29 is a process of implementing the setting suggestion effect depending on the presence or absence of the privilege. The “setting suggestion production execution process” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
In the "setting suggestion effect implementation process", first, in step S800, it is determined whether the operation standby flag is "0". The operation standby flag is a flag that is set by performing an operation display that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation in order to inquire whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect, and indicates a state in which the player waits for an operation. .

If a negative determination is made in the process S800 (process S800: no), the process proceeds to process S805.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S800), it is determined at step S801 whether or not the jackpot game end effect has been started in response to an instruction from the main control device (see FIG. 20, step S422). If a negative determination is made (process S801: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

If an affirmative judgment is made in the process S801 (process S801: yes), it is judged in the process S802 whether there is a stock of privilege rights. If a negative determination is made (process S802: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (Yes at step S802), an operation display is displayed to ask the player whether or not to perform the setting suggestion effect at step S803. As a result, a command for instructing operation display is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and by the control of the effect symbol control device 43, an operation display is performed in the effect symbol display device 21 during the big hit game end effect. .
Next, in step S804, the operation standby flag is set to "1".

In the process S805, it is determined whether or not the player has performed an operation indicating the intention to perform the setting suggestion effect. If the determination is affirmative (process S805: yes), the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined in process S806. The process of determining the effect contents of the setting suggestion effect will be described later.
In the subsequent process S807, a process for implementing the setting suggestion effect whose content is determined is performed. As a result, a command for instructing the execution of the setting suggesting effect is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect design control device 43, and the effect of the effect design control device 43 is controlled to effect the setting suggesting effect on the effect design display device 21.

In the subsequent process S808, the stock number of the privilege is updated. According to this, the value of the privilege right used by the execution of the setting suggestion effect is subtracted from the stored stock number, and the result of the subtraction is stored as the new stock number.
Next, in step S809, the operation standby flag is set to "0" and reset. Then return.

If the result of the process S805 is negative (process S805: no), it is determined in process S810 whether or not the operation display end time has come. If a negative determination is made (process S810: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (process S810: yes), the process of ending the operation display is performed in process S811. As a result, a command instructing the end of the operation display is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect design control device 43, and the operation display is ended on the effect design display device 21 under the control of the effect design control device 43.
Then, in step S809, the operation standby flag is set to "0" and reset. Then return. That is, if there is no operation by the player in the process S805, the setting suggestion effect is not executed.

  Next, the “setting suggestion effect content determination processing” executed in the processing S806 will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, in the present process “setting suggestion effect content determination process”, first, the number of stocks of privilege rights is confirmed in process S850. Subsequently, the set value is confirmed in process S851.

  Then, in a process S852, a lottery for determining the effect contents according to the stock number and the set value of the confirmed privilege is executed. In this case, for example, if the stock number confirmed in the process S850 is "3", the effect contents are drawn according to the "2 stock" and the set value confirmed in the process S851, and the stock number is "5, 6". , 7 ”, the effect contents are drawn in accordance with“ 4 stock ”.

In the lottery for determining the effect contents, for example, one random number value is extracted from the 200 numerical value range of “0 to 199”, and the extracted random number value is provided and set according to the combination of the stock number and the set value. The effect contents are determined in comparison with the judgment table. That is, in the determination table corresponding to the combination of "1 stock" and "setting value 1", referring to FIG. 27, if the random number value is any of "0 to 179" which corresponds to 90% of the numerical range, "normal effect" If the random number value is any one of “180 to 199” that corresponds to 10% of the numerical range, it is determined as “odd suggestion production”.
For example, in the determination table corresponding to the combination of “2 stock” and “setting value 4”, if the random number value is any one of “0 to 159” corresponding to 80% of the numerical range, it is determined as “normal effect” and random. If the numerical value is any of "160 to 169", which corresponds to 5% of the numerical value range, it is determined as "even suggestion effect". Further, if the random number value is any one of "170 to 179" which corresponds to 5% of the numerical range, it is determined as "setting 2 or more suggestive effect", and any one of "180 to 189" that the random number value corresponds to 5% of the numerical range. In that case, “setting 3 or more suggestive effect” is determined. Further, if the random number value is any one of "190 to 199", which corresponds to 5% of the numerical range, "high setting suggestion effect" is determined.
For example, in the determination table corresponding to the combination of “4 stock” and “setting value 6”, if the random number value is any one of “0 to 119” corresponding to 60% of the numerical range, it is determined as “normal production”, and random. If the numerical value is any of "120 to 139", which corresponds to 10% of the numerical value range, it is determined as "even suggestion effect". Further, if the random number value is any of "140 to 155" corresponding to 8% of the numerical range, it is determined as "setting 2 or more suggestive effect", and any one of "156 to 171" corresponding to the random number value of 8% of the numerical range. In that case, “setting 3 or more suggestive effect” is determined. Furthermore, if the random number value is any of "172 to 187" corresponding to 8% of the numerical range, it is determined as "high setting suggestive effect", and the random number value is "188 to 195" corresponding to 4% of the numerical range. If there is, it is determined to be "setting 5 or more suggestive effect". Furthermore, if the random number value is any of "196 to 199", which corresponds to 2% of the numerical range, "setting 6 confirmation suggestion effect" is determined.

As shown in FIG. 30, after the lottery process of the process S853, the effect content of the setting suggestion effect is determined based on the lottery result in the process S853.
After that, the process returns to the process S806 (FIG. 29).

  In the "setting suggestion production execution process" and the "setting suggestion production content determination process", when the big hit game occurs, for example, it is determined whether or not the privilege right is given in the big hit game end production, and the privilege right is given. If so, the setting suggestion effect process can be performed.

Then, an operation display prompting the user to operate the effect button 15 is displayed to confirm the player's intention such as whether or not the player desires to carry out the setting suggestion effect. Then, if the player operates the effect button 15, setting suggestion effect is executed.
In this case, the setting suggestion effect is configured to be executed according to the stock number of the privilege right being "1, 2, 4, 8", and if the stock number of the privilege right is "3", it is changed to "2 stock". A corresponding setting suggestion effect is implemented. If the number of stocks of privilege is "5, 6, 7", the setting suggestion effect corresponding to "4 stocks" is implemented.

Further, the stock number of privilege rights is updated in accordance with the execution of the setting suggestion effect. For example, when the set suggestion effect of "1 stock" is executed with the stock number "1" and when the set suggestion effect of "2 stock" is performed with the stock number "2", the privilege right The stock number is updated to "0". In addition, when the number of stocks is “3” and the setting suggestion effect of “2 stock” is performed, and when the setting suggestion effect of the number of stocks is “5” and “4 stock” is performed, the privilege right is given. The stock number of is updated and the remaining stock number becomes "1". Further, when the number of stocks is “6” and the setting suggestion effect of “4 stocks” is executed, the stock number of the privilege is updated and the remaining stock number becomes “2”. Furthermore, when the number of stocks is “7” and the setting suggestion effect of “4 stocks” is performed, the stock number of the privilege is updated and the remaining stock number becomes “3”.
After that, when the privilege right is granted by the "privilege right granting process A", it is added to the remaining stock number.

Next, based on FIG. 31 to FIG. 33, a typical display example of the setting suggestion effect executed in the effect symbol display device 21 will be described.
FIG. 31A shows a representative example of an operation display that prompts the player to perform a setting suggestion effect in the big hit game end effect. In the big hit game end effect, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 displays a round display 700 showing the final round of the big hit game and a bear Tatsukichi 701 which is the character of the pachinko machine 1. Then, the operation display 711 is executed on condition that the privilege is granted. The operation display 711 is preferably, for example, an image for pressing the effect button 15.

  Even if an operation is performed by the player, when the "normal effect" is selected, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 shows a round display 700 indicating the final round. , Tatsukichi 701 of bear is displayed. The "normal effect" refers to the case where the privilege is not granted and the setting suggestion effect is not executed, the case where the setting suggestion effect is not executed without the player responding to the operation display, and the "normal effect" in the setting suggestion effect. It is desirable to display the same effect when "" is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), in the "odd number suggestion production" of the setting suggestion production, the odd number suggestion display 713 suggesting that "the set value is an odd number" is displayed on the display screen of the production design display device 21, and the other of the pachinko machine 1. The karateka 702, which is the character of, is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in the “even suggestion production” of the setting suggestion production, similarly to the “odd suggestion production”, an even suggestion display suggesting that “the set value is an even number” is displayed on the display screen of the production design display device 21. 714 and the karateka 702 are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the “setting 2 or more suggesting production” of the setting suggesting production, the setting 2 or more suggesting display 715 suggesting “setting value 2 or more” on the display screen of the production pattern display device 21 and karate. The house 702 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (c), in the “setting 3 or more suggestive effect” of the setting suggestive effect, “set value 3 or more” is displayed on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 as in the “setting 2 or more suggestive effect”. Suggestion setting 3 or more suggestion display 716 and karateya 702 are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the "high setting suggestion effect" of the setting suggestion effect, a high setting suggestion display 717 that suggests "high setting" on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 and a karateka with a different posture 703 is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), in the setting suggestion production “setting 5 or more suggestion production”, similar to “high setting suggestion production”, “set value 5 or more” is suggested on the display screen of the production pattern display device 21. Setting 5 or more suggestion display 718 and karateya 703 are displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 33C, in the setting suggestion effect setting 6 confirmation suggestion effect, a setting 6 demarcation suggestion display 719 suggesting “setting value 6 is confirmed” on the display screen of the effect pattern display device 21 and a karateka 703. Is displayed.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is supposed to perform the setting suggestion effect at the time of the big hit game end effect, but the operation display for prompting the operation is not limited to the big hit end effect, and it may be performed by the big hit game start effect and the round game effect. In this case, when the player's operation is performed according to the operation display, between the operation and the execution of the setting suggestion effect, the effect indicating the expectation that the setting suggestion effect other than the normal effect is executed is performed. Good.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is one of a plurality of kinds of set values with different degrees of advantage for the player based on the operation of the first operation means [62, 63] provided on the back side of the game board [2]. The determination means based on the setting means [FIG. 24: processing S602] that can be set to, the starting opening [23, 24] into which the game ball can enter, and the entering of the game ball into the starting opening [23, 24] A random number extracting means for extracting a random number value for processing [FIG. 12: process S202, process S212], and whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player is judged based on the random number for judgment and the set value. In the gaming machine provided with the hit / miss determination means [FIG. 15: processing S315], setting suggestion effect control means [FIG. 29: processing S807] for performing setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value, and according to the establishment of the predetermined condition. And grant a privilege right to enable setting suggestion production The copyright giving means [FIG. 28: processing S704] is provided, and the setting suggestion production control means [FIG. 29: processing S807] is provided on the front side of the game board [2] on condition that the privilege is granted. The configuration suggestive effect is executed according to the operation of the second operation means [15] provided in the.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the privilege right is added every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of accumulated privilege rights is stored as a privilege right value in the privilege right storage means [FIG. 28: processing S705]. , A configuration for subtracting from the privilege right numerical value stored in the privilege right storage means [FIG. 28: processing S705] by executing the setting suggestion effect [FIG. 29: processing S809].

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the privilege granting means (FIG. 28: processing S704) grants the privilege according to the duration of the game.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the setting suggestion effect control means [FIG. 29: processing S807] corresponds to a plurality of types of privilege right numerical values as setting suggestion effects, and provides a plurality of kinds of effects having different degrees of specifying the setting value. The configuration is such that any setting suggestion effect is executed according to the set value and the privilege right numerical value stored in the privilege right storage means [FIG. 28: Process S705].

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the predetermined condition is satisfied because the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a multiple of 100, the right to execute the setting suggestive effect is given. Then, in order to carry out the setting suggestion effect, an operation display (operation effect) is performed, and the player carries out the setting suggestion effect by responding to the operation display. That is, the setting suggesting effect requires a player's operation, and thus the setting suggesting effect can be prevented from being executed regardless of the player's intention. In addition, since the effect that suggests the set value is performed based on the player's intention, it is possible to perform the interesting effect desired by the player.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 1, the privilege right can be accumulated even when the set value suggestion effect is not implemented by the player's intention. In addition, the setting suggestion effect is provided with a plurality of kinds of effects having different degrees of specifying the setting value, and one of the effects is performed by lottery. Furthermore, in the setting suggestion effect, the more the number of privilege rights accumulated, the higher the probability that an effect having a higher degree of specifying the setting value will be implemented. Furthermore, the value of the privilege value changes depending on the length of the duration of the game. Therefore, the player is more interested in accumulating privilege rights and interest in the effect contents such as what kind of setting suggestion effect is to be implemented, and the variation of the effect is rich and the game can be highly interesting. .
Further, since the pachinko machine 1 is configured to perform the operation display and the setting suggestion effect in the end effect of the big hit game, the player can enjoy the operation and the setting suggestion effect corresponding to the operation display with a margin.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the maximum number of stocks of privilege rights is "8", so the privilege rights granted are "8 stocks", and when a big hit occurs, regardless of the intention of the player. Alternatively, the setting suggestion effect may be performed even if the player does not perform a predetermined operation. In this case, the operation display may not be performed.

  In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the privilege is granted, "1" is added to the stock number every time the number of fluctuations of the first special diagram and the second special diagram reaches a multiple of 100. Not limited to, for example, the duration of the game, such as adding "1" when the number of fluctuations reaches 100 times, "2" when reaching 200 times, and "3" when reaching 300 times. The number of stocks to be added may be increased by increasing. On the contrary, the number of initial privilege granted may be increased and the number of stocks added may be decreased by lengthening the duration of the game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the condition for granting the privilege is that the number of times of reach variation of the first special diagram and the second special diagram is a condition, and the privilege is given every time the number of reach variation reaches a predetermined number. May be added. Further, when granting the privilege, the numerical value to be added to the stock number may be changed according to the type of reach variation. For example, "1" may be added for normal reach variation, and "2" may be added for spar reach variation.
Furthermore, as a condition for granting the privilege, the number of shot balls is added every time it reaches a predetermined number of balls, and the safe number of balls (the number of balls winning all or a specific winning hole) reaches a predetermined number of balls. Each time, the number of out balls (the number of balls entering the out mouth) reaches a predetermined number of balls, the number of prize balls (the total number of prize balls obtained by winning all prize holes, It is also possible to add each time the total number of prize balls obtained by winning the prize holes placed in the right game area and the total number of prize balls obtained by winning the prize holes) reach a predetermined number. To be

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is configured such that the selection rate of effect contents is different according to the number of stocks of the privilege, and the higher the number of stocks, the higher the degree of specifying the setting value. Will be more likely. Therefore, the player wants to store the privilege and implement the setting suggesting effect with a high degree of specifying the setting value. As described above, when estimating the set value, it is possible to estimate the set value from a plurality of times of setting suggestion effects, in addition to aiming at the setting suggestion effect having a high degree of specifying the setting value once. For example, when the "odd number suggestion effect" is executed in the first effect and the "high setting suggestion effect" is executed in the second effect, the set value can be determined to be "5".

Therefore, in the second embodiment, the number of stocks to be used by the player can be selected from the stocks of the privilege privilege stored so that the setting value can be easily estimated from a plurality of setting suggestion effects. Then, it is conceivable to carry out the setting suggestion effect depending on the selected stock number. For example, if the stock of privilege rights is 4 stocks, 1 stock is used first to perform the setting suggestion effect for the first time, and then 1 stock from the remaining 3 stocks is used to perform the setting suggestion effect for the second time. It is conceivable that the third set suggestion effect is performed using the remaining 1 stock.
In this case, on the operation display, it is necessary for the player to select the number of stocks to be used.

  As described above, according to the second embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the effect of preventing the setting suggesting performance from being executed irrespective of the player's intention and the rich entertainment effect desired by the player are implemented. In addition to the effect that can be realized, the privilege right of the player can be accumulated and the interest in the setting suggestion production can be increased to realize an interesting game, the implementation rate of the setting suggestion production can be increased, and thus, depending on the player. The fun of estimating the set value can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment.
With the configuration in which the number of stocks to be used by the player can be selected from the stock of the privilege right stored when the setting suggestion effect is performed as in the second embodiment, it is interesting by increasing the frequency of performing the setting suggestion effect. Increase.

  Therefore, in the third embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be performed for each round game of the big hit game. That is, in the round game of the big hit game, the operation display for executing the setting suggestion effect and the number of stocks to be used are selected. Then, according to the operation of the player, the setting suggestion effect is performed during the round game.

  According to the third embodiment, the same effects as those of the second embodiment are achieved, and since the round game is executed a plurality of times during the big hit game, the frequency of performing the setting suggestion effect is increased and the set value is estimated more. The interestingness to do increases.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. The basic configuration of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment.
In the fourth example, the privilege is given according to the game result. Specifically, it is a configuration that is given when a big hit occurs in the hit determination of the first special drawing or the second special drawing.

  In this embodiment, the privilege is granted and stocked by the "privilege right granting process B" shown in FIG. The “privilege right granting process B” is a program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.

In the “privilege right granting process B”, first, in process S750, it is determined whether or not a command (see process S320 in FIG. 15) for instructing the start of variation of the first special diagram or the second special diagram is received from the main control device 40. To do. If a negative determination is made (process S750: no), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the main program process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
If the determination is affirmative (process S750: yes), in process S751, it is determined whether or not the command instructing the fluctuation start is a fluctuation that results in a big hit. If a negative determination is made (process S751: no), the process returns.

  If an affirmative determination is made at S751 (Yes at S751), it is determined at S752 whether the number of stocks of privilege is less than “8” which is the maximum stock. If a negative determination is made (process S752: no), the process returns.

  If an affirmative judgment is made in the process S752 (process S752: yes), the privilege right is granted in the process S753, and the number of stocks thereof is added (+1). Subsequently, in the processing S754, the number of stocks of the privilege is stored.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the privilege granting means [FIG. 28: Process S704] is configured to grant the privilege according to the result of the game.
According to the fourth embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained, and depending on the determination result (game result) of the first special diagram or the second special diagram, the privilege right at an early stage from the start of the game. Can be obtained, and the setting value can be estimated by performing the setting suggestion effect at an early stage.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the privilege is granted, it is not limited to the configuration in which "1" is added to the stock number each time the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, and it is not limited to the type of big hit. The value to be added may be changed. For example, in the jackpot where the 4R jackpot game is carried out, "1" is not added, in the jackpot where the 8R jackpot game is carried out, "2" is not added, and in the jackpot where the 10R jackpot game is carried out, " 3 ”may be added. On the contrary, the number of imparted points may be reduced at the 10R big hit, and may be increased at the 4R jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, similarly to the second embodiment, the number of stocks used by the player from the stock of the privilege privilege stored so that the setting value can be easily guessed from a plurality of setting suggestion effects. May be selected.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, similarly to the third embodiment, the setting suggestion effect may be performed for each round game of the big hit game. That is, in the round game of the big hit game, the operation display for executing the setting suggestion effect and the number of stocks to be used are selected. Then, according to the operation of the player, the setting suggestion effect is performed during the round game.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in granting the privilege right, the condition of granting the privilege right of the first embodiment and the condition of granting the privilege right of the fourth embodiment may be combined.
It should be noted that it is conceivable that the stock of the granted privilege is reset when the player performs a settlement operation on the pachinko machine or when the power of the pachinko machine is cut off.
In addition, the present invention collects the launched game balls inside the game machine, launches them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls the player has as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied to.

  1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 15: Performance button (second operating means), 23: First special figure starting port (starting port), 24: Second special figure starting port (starting port), 40: Main Control device (setting device, random number extraction device, winning / judgment judging device, ordinary symbol winning / judgment judging device), 42: sub integrated control device (setting suggestion effect controlling device, privilege right granting device, privilege right storing device), 62: setting key switch (First operating means), 63: RAM clear switch (first operating means)

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Setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player based on the operation of the first operating means provided on the back side of the game board,
A starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
Random number extraction means for extracting the random number for win / fail judgment based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening,
A win / loss determination means that determines whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player based on the win / loss determination random number value and the set value,
In a gaming machine equipped with
Setting suggestion effect control means for carrying out setting suggestion effect suggesting the setting value,
A privilege right granting means for granting a privilege right to enable the setting suggestion effect according to the establishment of a predetermined condition,
The setting suggestion effect control means carries out the setting suggestion effect according to the operation of the second operation means provided on the front side of the game board, on condition that the privilege is granted. And a gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The privilege right is added every time the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of the accumulated privilege rights is stored as a privilege right value in the privilege right storage means, while the setting suggestion effect is executed. A gaming machine that is subtracted from the privilege right numerical value stored in the privilege right storage means. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
A gaming machine characterized in that the privilege granting means grants the privilege according to the duration of the game. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the privilege granting means grants the privilege according to the result of the game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The setting suggestion effect control means includes, as the setting suggestion effect, a plurality of kinds of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of privilege right numerical values and different in degree of specifying the setting value, and the setting value and the privilege right storage means. A gaming machine, wherein any one of the setting suggestion effects is performed according to the privilege right numerical value stored in.

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