JP2020078699A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine favorable for improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine executes a jackpot lottery for generating a non-probability variation jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, and a concealed probability variation jackpot, at a momentum of the entry into a start winning port, and variably displays a performance pattern on a performance pattern display device. When the pachinko machine determines to generate the non-probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot, it stop displays the performance pattern at a non-probability variation pattern or a probability variation pattern, generates the non-probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot, and outputs a time-reduction jackpot signal. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine determines to generate a JUB jackpot, it stop displays the performance pattern at a sudden probability pattern hard to be distinguished from a failure pattern, generates the JUB jackpot, and outputs the time-reduction jackpot signal in retard.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

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

  In this type of gaming machine, there is a model in which a plurality of types of jackpots are set in order to improve the taste of the game. As a type of jackpot, for example, the jackpot design is stopped and displayed to generate a jackpot, and then the jackpot lottery winning probability is higher than in the normal state and the probability variation jackpot that shifts to a shortened state and the jackpot design are stopped and displayed. And then generate a jackpot, then the non-probability variation jackpot that shifts to the normal state, and a sudden display that is indistinguishable and an abrupt design that is indistinguishable from the symbol are stopped and displayed, and a jackpot is generated for an extremely short time. There is a sudden jackpot to move. When a sudden big hit occurs, it is possible to give the player the unexpectedness as if the player suddenly transitioned to the positive change state without becoming a big hit.

JP, 2008-302145, A

  However, with the diversification of game contents as illustrated above, the conventional jackpot signal output method has a problem that the taste of the game machine may be lowered.

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

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state upon the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means,
When the winning by the lottery by the lottery means, the winning means in which the game ball is in an open state capable of entering,
When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and when the predetermined number of game balls do not enter, the prize winning means is A first prize state generating means for generating a prize state in which a long opening operation that is opened for a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times;
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a content other than the predetermined content, and a short release that is opened for a shorter time than the predetermined time A special prize state in which the operation is executed a plurality of times, and a predetermined high-probability game state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state without causing the winning means to perform the long opening operation after the special prize state. A second prize state generating means for generating;
A prize status signal output means for outputting a predetermined prize status signal,
A state transition display means for performing a predetermined display corresponding to the transition to a predetermined game state with the high probability state,
When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. 2 When it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output after the short opening operation has been executed a predetermined number of times or just before the execution of the short opening operation of the predetermined number of times is completed.
The state transition display means may display the predetermined display after the start of a prize state in which the short opening operation is performed a plurality of times.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered, as compared with the related art.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the management system of a pachinko machine. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is expanded with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 facing each other. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where the pachinko machine 10 is unfolded with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 facing each other. FIG. 6 is a front view of the back pack unit 15. It is a front view of the game board 81. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control system 300. FIG. It is drawing for explaining the display screen of effect symbol display device 91. It is a figure which shows a jackpot type. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a counter buffer and a reserved ball storage area of a RAM (Random Access Memory) 314. It is a figure which shows the kind of command. It is a figure which shows a part of data structure of the distribution structure table 404. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the fluctuation pattern table 406. 7 is a flowchart showing NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) interrupt processing executed by main controller 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by main controller 162. It is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by the main controller 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by main controller 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by main controller 162. It is a flowchart showing a symbol control process executed by the main control unit 162. 7 is a flowchart showing a fluctuation start process executed by main controller 162. It is a flow chart which shows the special winning opening opening and closing processing executed by the main controller 162. It is a flow chart which shows the special winning opening opening and closing processing executed by the main controller 162. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a voice lamp control device 143. 7 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the voice lamp control device 143. 7 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the voice lamp control device 143. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a display control device 302. FIG. It is a figure which shows a part of data structure of the distribution structure table 408. It is the figure which shows the data structure of production data table 410. 7 is a flowchart showing a command interrupt process executed by the display control device 302. 7 is a flowchart showing a V interrupt process executed by the display control device 302. 6 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the display control device 302. It is a front view of the calling lamp apparatus 500. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of a call lamp device 500. It is a time chart which shows the jackpot production corresponding to a non-probability variation jackpot and a probability variation jackpot. It is the figure which shows the screen of production design display 91. It is a time chart showing a jackpot production corresponding to a JUB jackpot. It is a time chart showing a jackpot production corresponding to a sudden jackpot. It is a time chart which shows a big hit production corresponding to an indeterminate big hit. It is a time chart showing a small hit production. 7 is a flowchart showing an external output process executed by main controller 162. It is a flow chart which shows the special winning opening opening and closing processing executed by the main controller 162.

First, other means for solving the above problems will be described, and then the embodiments will be described.
[Invention 1] In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of Invention 1 is
A lottery means for performing a lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state upon the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means,
When it is determined that the first prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first prize state generating means is configured to generate the first prize state. ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the second special prize that causes the second special prize state to be stopped by displaying the identification information with contents other than the predetermined contents State generating means,
And a prize status signal output means for outputting a prize status signal indicating occurrence of the prize status,
When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. When it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output later than the timing of outputting the prize state signal when the first prize state is generated.

  With such a configuration, when the predetermined condition is met, the lottery means performs the lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, and the identification information changing means displays the identification information on the display means. Is changed and displayed.

  When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state generating means causes the identification information to be stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first prize state is generated. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal.

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

  Here, as the establishment of the predetermined condition, in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball is won in the starting winning opening, and in the case of a pachi-slot machine, for example, an operation lever for instructing the game start is operated. Is included.

Further, the special prize state refers to a game state in which a game value that is advantageous to the player is given, and in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a non-probable variation jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, JUB (Jump Up Bonus).
) Big hits, sudden big hits, latent big hits, and small hits are included. In the case of a pachi-slot machine, for example, big bonuses, challenge times, and small wins are included.

  Further, the identification information means characters, figures, patterns, images, codes, symbols, colors and other visually identifiable information, acoustic and other information identifiable by the five senses other than visual sense, or a combination thereof.

  Further, the change display of the identification information includes, for example, sequentially changing and displaying the identification information, such as LED display, and displaying the identification information while changing the identification information. Therefore, a change is not necessarily a change.

  Further, either the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content or the timing at which the prize state is generated may be earlier, or may be simultaneous. If the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed is earlier, the expectation for the prize state can be improved. On the other hand, if the timing of generating the prize state is earlier, the unexpectedness can be improved.

[Invention 2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Invention 1,
The second special prize state generation means is a special prize state in which a player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. It is characterized in that it is generated as the second prize state.

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

[Invention 3] Furthermore, a gaming machine according to Invention 3 is the gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 1 and 2,
Further, a second prize state generation display means for displaying on the display means that the second prize state has occurred,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal after the occurrence of the second award state is displayed on the second award state generation display means.

  With such a configuration, the second special prize state occurrence display means displays the occurrence of the second special prize state on the display means. When it is determined to generate the second prize state, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after the occurrence of the second prize state is displayed.

[Invention 4] Furthermore, a gaming machine according to Invention 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 1 to 3,
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that allows the game ball to be won is opened.
And a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball is won in the winning opening,
The first prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generation means may perform a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round, and then execute the long opening round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the first prize state generation means executes the long open round. At this time, when a game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball payout means pays out the game ball.

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

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

[Invention 5] Further, the gaming machine of Invention 5 is the gaming machine of Invention 4,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal after or just before the end of the short opening round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second prize state is to be generated, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after or just before the end of the short opening round.

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the prize state signal for a predetermined time after the prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the prize status signal output means is realized by an interrupt process, the prize status signal is constantly output, and thus the calling lamp device or the like can easily detect the prize status signal.

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, in the case where the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration is simplified.

[Invention 8] Furthermore, a gaming machine according to Invention 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of Inventions 1 to 7,
Furthermore, a storage means is provided,
The first prize state generating means and the second prize state generating means store prize state signal data for designating the output of the prize state signal in the storage means when the prize state occurs.
When the prize state signal output means determines to generate the first prize state, the prize state signal is output as soon as the prize state signal data is stored in the storage means, and the second prize state signal is output. When it is determined that the prize state signal is generated, the prize state signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed since the prize state signal data was stored in the storage means.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the second prize state generation means stores the prize state signal data in the storage means when the second prize state occurs. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the prize state signal data was stored in the storage means.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of Invention 1, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second prize state is generated. Since the prize state signal is output with a delay, in the second prize state, the output of the prize state signal can be distinguished from the first prize state, and the taste of the game can be reduced compared to the conventional case. It is possible to obtain the effect that the property can be reduced.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 2, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a content other than the predetermined content, and a special prize state in which the player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, the lottery means performs lottery When a high-probability state in which the winning probability of is higher than the normal state occurs, the prize state signal is output with a delay, so that it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will be reduced.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 3, since the player can expect that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, the taste of the game decreases. The effect that the possibility can be further reduced is obtained.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 4, when it is determined that the second prize state is to be generated, the second prize state generation means executes the short opening round, but the short opening round becomes the long opening round. On the other hand, since the opening time of the winning opening is short, the player cannot immediately recognize that the special prize state has occurred even by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that it is possible to give a surprise as if the second special prize state suddenly shifts.

  Furthermore, according to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect, the player can immediately recognize that the second prize state has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like, or at the operation of the winning opening. Can not. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 6, since the prize status signal is constantly output even when the prize status signal output means is realized by the interrupt process, the prize is given to the calling lamp device or the like. The effect that the state signal can be easily detected is obtained.

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 7, when the prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt processing, the signal holding means is not necessary, and therefore, the structure is simplified. ..

  Further, according to the gaming machine of the invention 8, since it is only necessary to store the prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first prize state or the second prize state, the first prize state generating means and the second prize state. The effect that the configuration of the state generating means is simplified can be obtained.

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

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

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

  Above each pachinko machine 10, a call lamp device 500 for calling an employee of a pachinko hall is installed. In addition to the calling function, the call lamp device 500 displays the number of big hits, the number of high-probability states (henceforth the probability change state) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the normal state, the number of symbol variations, and other game information. Have the function to

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

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

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

Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is deployed with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 facing each other. Note that, in FIG. 3, for convenience, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is deployed with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 facing each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10, and a gaming machine main portion 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 forward. Is configured. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the gaming machine main section 12 includes a main body frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the main body frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the main body frame 13. And is configured. A main body frame 13 of the gaming machine main portion 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. In detail, the main body frame 13 can be rotated forward in a front view with the left side being the rotation axis side and the right side being the rotation and rotation side.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the main body frame 13, and the front door frame 14 can be turned forward in a front view with the left side being the turning axis side and the right side being the turning side. Has been done. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the main body frame 13, and in a front view, the back pack unit 15 is rotated backward with the left side being the rotation axis side and the right side being the rotation rotation side. It is possible.

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

  Around the window portion 21, as shown in FIG. 2, light emitting means such as various lamps is provided. For example, an annular illumination portion 23 including a light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the periphery of the window portion 21. In the annular illumination portion 23, lighting or blinking is performed according to a change in the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, an error display lamp section 24 that is turned on at the time of a predetermined error is provided at the center of the annular illumination section 23 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10. Further, on the left and right sides thereof, there is provided a prize ball lamp section 25 which is turned on while paying out the prize balls. In addition, a speaker unit 26 that outputs a sound effect or the like according to the game state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 25.

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

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the window portion 21, the upper plate 33, and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14. In a conventional pachinko machine, at least the window section and the lower plate are provided as separate units, and the window section is independently rotatable with respect to the lower plate. , There was a boundary between the above units. In this case, it is assumed that a fraudulent act is performed by inserting a fraudulent jig or the like from the boundary. In addition, a fraud suppressing structure can be provided at the boundary between the units in order to suppress such fraud, but this causes complication of the configuration. Furthermore, it is not preferable in terms of design that a boundary is formed on the front surface of the pachinko machine. On the other hand, as described above, the window 21, the upper plate 33, and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14, so that a boundary is created between the window 21 and the lower plate 34. However, the inconvenience is suppressed.

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

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

  On the right side of the lower bulging portion 32, a game ball launching handle 41 is provided so as to project to the front side. By operating the game ball launching handle 41, a game ball is launched from a game ball launching device (described below: 110).

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

  The back pack unit 15 has a back pack 201 as shown in FIG.

  The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that projects rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. Is configured.

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

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

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

The main body frame opening switch 217 outputs a main body frame opening signal to the main controller (described later: 162) when the main body frame 13 is in the open state, and opens the main body frame when the main body frame 13 is in the closed state. Stop signal output. Specifically, a LOW level signal is output when the body frame 13 is open, and a HIGH level signal is output when the body frame 13 is closed.
The configuration is not limited to this, and a HIGH level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is open, and a LOW level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is closed. .. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the body frame 13 is open.

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

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

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

  The ball non-detection sensor 223a outputs an electric signal to the payout control device 242. Specifically, a LOW level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and a HIGH level signal is output when the game ball is detected. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a HIGH level signal may be output when a game ball is not detected, and a LOW level signal may be output when a game ball is detected. In addition, the electric signal may be output only when the game ball is being detected.

  The payout control device 242 determines whether or not the tank 221 is in the non-sphere state based on the detection result of the non-sphere detection sensor 223a. Specifically, when the non-detection state of the game sphere in the non-sphere detection sensor 223a continues until a predetermined period elapses, it is determined that the tank 221 is in the non-sphere state. When the payout control device 242 determines that the tank 221 is in the non-ball state, the payout of the game balls by the payout device 224 is stopped. This prevents the dispensing device 224 from continuing to operate even though the tank 221 is in the ball-free state. The suspension of the payout operation is released when the ball non-state of the tank 221 is released and the game ball is detected by the ball non-detection sensor 223a. Further, when the payout control device 242 determines that the tank 221 is in the ball-free state, the notification process corresponding to it is executed. It should be noted that it is determined that there is no ball even when the ball is clogged in the tank 221 and the game ball does not flow to the payout device 224 side.

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

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

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

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

  The control device assembly unit 204 is configured to have a horizontally long mounting base 241. A payout control device 242, a power supply/launch control device 243, and a ball lending connection terminal plate 249 are mounted on the mounting base 241. In the payout control device 242, the power supply/launch control device 243, and the ball lending connection terminal plate 249, the payout control device 242 and the ball lending connection terminal plate 249 are behind the pachinko machine 10, and the power source/launch control device 243 is the pachinko machine. They are arranged in front of and behind each other so as to be in front of 10.

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

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

  The power and firing control device 243 is provided with a RAM erase switch 247. The pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, and holds the state at the time of power failure even if a power failure should occur, and at the time of recovery from the power failure, it becomes possible to return to the state at the time of power failure. ing. Therefore, for example, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure, such as when the game hall is closed, the state before the power is shut off is stored and retained. However, when the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 247 is pressed, the data in the RAM is saved. It is supposed to be initialized.

  The ball lending connection terminal board 249 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y, the payout control device 242, and the ball lending operation device 36, and mainly takes in a command of a ball lending operation by a player and sends it to the payout control device 242. It is what is output.

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

  On the front surface of the game board 81, an inner rail 101 formed by bending a band-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is provided upright. Similarly, on the outer side of the inner rail 101, an outer rail 102 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is provided. The inner rail 101 and the outer rail 102 are arranged with a space through which a game ball can pass. Between the lower right tip of the inner rail 101 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 102, there is provided a resin arc member 103 formed by providing an arc on the inner surface side. The arc member 103 is fixed by being driven into the base plate 81a. By surrounding the front outer periphery of the game board 81 by the rails 101 and 102 and by surrounding the front and rear by the base plate 81a and the glass 22, a game area is formed on the front surface of the game board 81 according to the behavior of the game balls. To be done. The game area is a substantially circular area which is formed on the front surface of the game board 81 by being divided by the rails 101 and 102 and the arc member 103.

  The rails 101 and 102 are for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device (described below: 110) to the upper part of the game board 81. A return ball prevention member 104 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 101 to prevent the game ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 81 from returning backward on the guide rail constituted by the rails 101 and 102. To be done. At the tip of the outer rail 102, a return rubber 105 is attached at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball, and the game ball fired with a momentum higher than a predetermined amount hits the return rubber 105, and the momentum is damped while the game area is attenuated. Is bounced back to the center of.

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

  The LED 93a indicates the current game state of the pachinko machine 10 by a lighting state, indicates whether the effect symbol is changing or not by a lighting state, and determines whether the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol or a detached symbol by a lighting state. The number of reserved balls is indicated by a lighting state. The LEDs 93a are configured so that the light emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and the combination of the light emission colors can notify various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. .

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

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

  The effect symbol display device 91 variably displays effect symbols upon the winning of the start winning opening 84. On the effect symbol display device 91, three symbol rows of left, middle and right are displayed side by side in the lateral direction. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of effect symbols, and the variable display is performed by vertically scrolling these effect symbols for each symbol row. The effect symbol display device 91 is composed of, for example, a variable display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix display device, and a drum that is variably displayed by rotation of a motor, instead of the LCD. Good.

  When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 84 while the effect symbol is changing on the effect symbol display device 91, the number of times of winning is held up to four times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also displayed on the holding lamp 96. Four holding lamps 96 are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are provided symmetrically above the effect symbol display device 91.

  The normal symbol display device 94 variably displays the normal symbol upon the passage of the through gate 85. The normal symbol display device 94 is configured to have a normal symbol display portion 94a and a holding lamp 95. In the normal symbol display device 94, in the display section 94a, the variable symbol "○" and the symbol "x" are alternately lit so that the variable display is performed. When the variable display is stopped by a predetermined symbol (for example, a symbol "○"), the movable pieces (electric tulips) provided on both sides of the start winning opening 84 are opened for a predetermined time, and the starting winning opening 84 is displayed. It is easier to win the prize.

  When the game ball passes through the through gate 85 while the normal symbol is fluctuating on the normal symbol display device 94, the number of passages is reserved up to 4 times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also displayed on the holding lamp 95. Four holding lamps 95 are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are provided symmetrically below the effect symbol display device 91.

  Below the variable display unit 86, a starting winning opening 84 through which a game ball can be won is provided. When a game ball wins the starting winning opening 84, the starting winning opening sensor 154 is turned on, and the main controller (described later: 162) uses this as a trigger to perform a jackpot lottery. Also, when a game ball wins the start winning hole 84, five game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A variable winning device 83 is provided below the starting winning opening 84. At the center of the variable winning device 83, a horizontally-long rectangular large winning opening 83a is provided. As a result of the jackpot lottery, when it becomes a jackpot, after a predetermined time (variable time) has passed, the LED 93a is turned on to indicate that it is a jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, so that the jackpot is won. Is notified. After that, a big hit occurs. When it becomes a big hit, the big winning opening 83a which is normally closed is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 30 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won). When a game ball wins the big winning opening 83a, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

The variable winning device 83 is specifically configured to have a horizontally-long rectangular opening/closing plate that covers the special winning opening 83a and a solenoid for opening/closing the front side with the lower side of the opening/closing plate as an axis. There is. The special winning opening 83a is normally in a closed state where the game ball cannot win or is hard to win. On the other hand, at the time of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to incline the opening/closing plate to the lower side of the front surface to temporarily form an open state in which the game ball easily wins the special winning opening 83a. It operates so as to alternately repeat the state of.

  Further, on the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 84, a plurality of general winning openings 82 in which game balls can be won are provided. When the game balls are won in the general winning opening 82, 5 to 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering a certificate or an identification label are provided in the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 81, and the certificate or the like affixed to the adhesive space K1 is a front door frame. It can be seen through 14 small windows.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, the control system 300 includes a main control device 162, a payout control device 242, a voice lamp control device 143, a display control device 302 for performing display control of the effect symbol display device 91, a power supply and a firing. And a control device 243.

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

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

  The RAM 314 is a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 310, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 310, and the like, and a work area in which the values of various flags, counters, I/O, etc. are stored. Area) and. The RAM 314 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply and the firing control device 243 even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off, and all data stored in the RAM 314 is backed up. .

  When the power is cut off (including when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure. The same applies to the following), the values of I/O and the like are stored in the RAM 314. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including the time when the power is turned on for eliminating the power failure. The same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was turned off based on the information stored in the RAM 314. Writing to the RAM 314 is executed when the power is cut off by the main process (FIG. 18), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 314 is executed in the startup process when the power is turned on (FIG. 17). The power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 243c to the NMI terminal of the MPU 310 when the power is cut off. When the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 310, the NMI interrupt processing is performed as a power failure process. The inclusion process (FIG. 14) is executed.

  In the input port 316, the winning hole sensors 152a to 152c that detect the game balls that have won the general winning holes 82, the count sensor 153 that detects the game balls that have won the variable winning device 83, and the start winning hole 84 are won. A start winning opening sensor 154 for detecting a game ball, a gate sensor 155 for detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 85, a launch controller 243b, a RAM erasing switch circuit 243d, a payout controller 242, etc. are connected. Has been done.

  The payout control device 242, the voice lamp control device 143, the special symbol display device 93, the normal symbol display device 94, the firing control unit 243b, the solenoid of the variable winning device 83, etc. are connected to the output port 318. ing. Through the output port 318, the MPU 310 transmits various commands for performing game effect control or game ball payout control to the voice lamp controller 143 and the payout controller 242, respectively. The communication with the voice lamp control device 143 is one way from the main control device 162 to the voice lamp control device 143. On the other hand, communication with the payout control device 242 is bidirectional.

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

  The voice lamp control device 143 is connected to a main control device 162, a voice output device 362, a lamp display device 364, a display control device 302, and operation buttons 35. Further, the display control device 302 is connected to the effect symbol display device 91.

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

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

  The game ball launch device 110 is connected to the launch control unit 243b. The firing control unit 243b controls the game ball launching device 110 so that the game ball is launched at a launch strength according to the amount of rotation of the game ball launching handle 41 when the main controller 162 instructs the game ball launching. Control. Specifically, when a touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the game ball firing handle 41, and a firing stop switch (not shown) for stopping the firing is not operated, The solenoid is excited in correspondence with the amount of rotation of the game ball launching handle 41, and the game ball is launched with a launch strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launching handle 41.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is roughly divided into upper and lower parts. The lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner, and the other upper 1/3 is the sub display area Ds that displays the announcement effect or the character.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, which are left, center, and right. In each of the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 are displayed. In each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, effect symbols of "0" to "9" are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, the main symbols are arranged in ascending or descending order of the numbers, and each symbol column Z1 to Z3 is cyclically scrolled from the top to the bottom for variable display. In the left symbol column Z1, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in descending order. In the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols are arranged so as to appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, a maximum of three effect symbols can be displayed for each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is the effective line L1, and in each variable display, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol column Z1, the right symbol column Z3, and the middle symbol column Z2. If the big hit symbols are arranged on the activated line L1 when the effect symbols are stopped, a big hit moving image is displayed as a big hit.

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

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 8B, a total of nine effect symbols are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 are covered and the display screen is invisible. When one or both of the left and right doors are opened in the middle of the variable display, a moving image is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3 to inform the player that it is easier to shift to the jackpot than usual. To be done. In the central notice area Ds2, usually, a predetermined character (in this embodiment, a boy with a hachimaki) performs a predetermined action, sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character A notice production is performed by appearing. The display screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle, but the effect is achieved by displaying effect symbols, characters, etc. in a larger size across the respective display areas Dm and Ds. You can also do it.

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

  In the pachinko machine 10, as shown in FIG. 9, as the big hit types among the game types, five are defined: a non-probable variation jackpot, a probability variation jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot and a latent jackpot. A small hit is also defined as a hit type.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if it becomes a non-probability variation jackpot, while turning on the LED 93a in the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a non-probability variation jackpot, the non-probability variation symbol among the jackpot symbols in the effect symbol display device 91. It is stopped and displayed, and then controlled so that an uncertain variation jackpot occurs. The non-probability variation pattern is, for example, in the effect symbol display device 91, a main symbol is a combination of even-numbered grids such as “222”, “444”, and “666”. Further, in one round, the round in which the special winning opening 83a is opened for a long time (for example, 29 [s]) (hereinafter referred to as a long open round) continues for a maximum of 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a while the special winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time has elapsed. After the jackpot production is finished, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is controlled to be in a normal state lower than the probability variation state, and the time reduction state in which the variation time of the production symbol is shorter than the normal state is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Control to continue.

  In the time saving state, the opening time of the electric tulip of the start winning port 84 is longer than that in the normal state (for example, in the normal state, 0.2 [s] is opened, but in the time saving state, 2 [s] Or, the electric tulip is opened more times than in the normal state (for example, one opening is performed in the normal state, but three times are opened in the time saving state). In the time saving state, the probability of winning the electric tulip becomes higher than in the normal state, or the variation time of the normal symbol becomes shorter than in the normal state. Note that a combination of these may be used. For example, the winning probability that the electric tulip opens may be higher than in the normal state, and the opening time of the electric tulip of the starting winning opening 84 may be longer than in the normal state. In this way, in the time saving state, the chances of winning at the starting winning port 84 are increased, so that it is possible to suppress the digestion of the game ball.

As a result of the jackpot lottery, if it is a probability jackpot, while turning on the LED 93a in the special symbol display device 93 so as to indicate that it is a probability jackpot, the production symbol display device 91 stop display of the jackpot symbols among the jackpot symbols. , And then control so that the probability variation jackpot will occur. The probability variation symbol is, for example, in the effect symbol display device 91, the main symbol is a combination composed of odd-numbered grids such as “111”, “333”, and “555”. Also, the long open round will continue up to 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a while the special winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time has elapsed. After the jackpot performance is finished, the probability change state is controlled and the time saving state is controlled until the next jackpot.

  In the case of a non-probability-variable jackpot or a probability-variable jackpot, the external terminal board 213 outputs a jackpot signal with a time saving from the start of the jackpot production to the end of the jackpot production. The time reduction jackpot signal is output from one of the output terminals of the external terminal board 213. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of big hits is added and displayed, so that the player can recognize that the big hit has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if it becomes a JUB jackpot, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is a JUB jackpot, and the abrupt symbol of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , And then control so that a JUB jackpot will occur. The abrupt design is a combination that is indistinguishable from the outlying design such as "341". When a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed after the start of the big hit effect, the effect pattern display device 91 displays that the big hit has occurred. Further, in one round, a round in which the special winning opening 83a is opened for a short time (for example, 60 [ms]) (hereinafter referred to as a short opening round) continues 15 times, and then a long opening round continues for a maximum of 14 times. When nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a while the special winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time has elapsed. After the jackpot performance is finished, the probability change state is controlled and the time saving state is controlled until the next jackpot.

  In the case of a JUB jackpot, from the start of the jackpot effect until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed (for example, 25 [s]), the jackpot signal with time saving is not output from the external terminal board 213, and then the jackpot effect is generated. Until the end, a jackpot signal with time saving is output from the external terminal board 213. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the JUB jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. Can not. As a result, the player can have the expectation that a JUB jackpot will be generated until a predetermined time elapses even if the abrupt design is stopped and displayed, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will decrease. it can. Although it is possible to understand that the JUB jackpot is hit depending on the lighting mode of the LED 93a, it is difficult to understand at a glance because the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, when it becomes a sudden jackpot, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 so as to indicate that it is a sudden jackpot, and the sudden symbol of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , And then control so that a sudden big hit occurs. When a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has elapsed after the start of the big hit effect, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the probability change state is achieved. In addition, 15 short open rounds will continue. If nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a while the special winning opening 83a is open, one round is finished even before the opening time has elapsed. After the jackpot performance is finished, the probability change state is controlled and the time saving state is controlled until the next jackpot.

In the case of a sudden jackpot, until the transition to the probability changing state is displayed from the start of the jackpot production (for example, 25 [s]), the jackpot signal with time saving is not output from the external terminal board 213, and then the jackpot is hit. The external terminal board 213 outputs a jackpot signal with time saving until the end of the effect. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the transition to the probability changing state is displayed, so that the player can see the display of the calling lamp device 500 and know that the sudden jackpot has occurred. I can't. As a result, the player can have the expectation that a sudden jackpot will occur until the predetermined time elapses even after the sudden symbol has been stopped and displayed, and thus the possibility of reducing the taste of the game can be reduced. it can. The LED 93
It is not impossible to understand that the abrupt jackpot is a big hit depending on the lighting mode of a, but it is difficult to understand at a glance because the lighting modes of the LED 93a are complicated and diverse.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, when it becomes a latent probability jackpot, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 so as to indicate that it is a latent jackpot, and at the effect symbol display device 91, the sudden symbol of the jackpot symbol is stopped. It is displayed and then controlled so that a latent jackpot is generated. Also, the short opening round will continue 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a while the special winning opening 83a is open, one round ends even before the opening time has elapsed. After the jackpot performance is finished, the probability change state is controlled, and only in the case of the time saving state, the time saving state is controlled until the next jackpot. In the latent likelihood jackpot, the opening time of the special winning opening 83a in one round is also extremely short, and the period of one round (opening time) is short. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the unexpectedness as if the player suddenly transitioned to the probability changing state without being a big hit. Furthermore, it becomes easy for a game store to make a balance between the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the operation.

  In the case of the latent probability jackpot, the jackpot signal with time saving is not output from the external terminal board 213. However, in the time saving state, the jackpot signal with time saving is output from the external terminal board 213 from the start of the big hit effect to the end of the big hit effect. Therefore, since the number of jackpots does not change in the calling lamp device 500 except in a time saving state, the player can see that the latent jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. I can't. As a result, the player can have the expectation that a latent large jackpot will be generated when the abrupt design is stopped and displayed, and thus the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced can be reduced. It should be noted that it is possible to understand that the probability of a big hit is a big hit by the lighting mode of the LED 93a, but it is difficult to understand at a glance because the lighting mode of the LED 93a is complicated and diverse.

  As a result of the big hit lottery, if it becomes a small hit, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 so as to indicate that it is a small hit, and the affirmative symbol of the big hit symbols is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. , After that, control so that a small hit occurs. Further, the operation of opening the special winning opening 83a for a short time (for example, 60 [ms]) continues 15 times. When nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a while the special winning opening 83a is open, the small hit production is finished. After completion of the small hit production, control is performed so as to maintain the original state. For example, the probability variation state and the time saving state are maintained, and the normal state and the non-time saving state are maintained in the normal state and the non-time saving state.

  In the case of a small hit, the jackpot signal with time saving is not output from the external terminal board 213. Therefore, since the number of big hits does not change in the call lamp device 500, the player cannot recognize that a small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. As a result, the player cannot distinguish from the latent likelihood jackpot when the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, and can expect that the latent likelihood jackpot will occur, which reduces the taste of the game. The possibility can be reduced. Although it is possible to understand that the LED 93a is a small hit depending on the lighting mode, it is difficult to grasp at a glance because the lighting modes of the LED 93a are complicated and diverse.

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

As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the reach is lost, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 so as to indicate that the reach is lost. Along with this, the left symbol and the right symbol out of the three effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same symbol and the player is expected to win the jackpot (hereinafter referred to as reach effect). And, by stopping and displaying the middle symbol with a symbol different from the right symbol, the reach-off symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, and then controlled to be removed.

  As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the non-reach is out, the LED 93a is turned on by the special symbol display device 93 to indicate that it is out, and the non-reach out symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 without the reach effect. Stop is displayed, and then it is controlled so that it will come off.

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

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

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

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within the same numerical range (“0” to “738”) as the jackpot random number counter C1. Each time it is updated, “1” is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value (“738”), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value is set to "0". The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated at a cycle different from that of the jackpot random number counter C1. As a result, the jackpot random number counter C1 can be irregularly updated, so that the possibility of illegal acts can be reduced.

The jackpot type random number counter C2 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “99”. Each time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("99"), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the jackpot type random number counter C2, the initial value is set to "0". The value of the random number that is the non-probability-variable jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the non-probability-variable jackpot type value) is, for example, "0" to "34". The value of the random number that is the probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot type value) is, for example, "35" to "74". The random number value for the JUB jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the JUB jackpot type value) is, for example, "75" to "79". The value of the random number that becomes the sudden jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the sudden jackpot type value) is, for example, “80” to “89”. The value of the random number that becomes the latent likelihood jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the latent likelihood jackpot type value) is, for example, "90" to "99". In this way, since there are five types of jackpots, the effect symbols stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 correspond to the five types of jackpots, the mode corresponding to the jackpots, and one corresponding to the deviation. Any one of a total of seven types of modes and types of modes will be selected.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “1998”. Each time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("1998"), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the reach random number counter C3, the initial value is set to "0". The value of the random number for performing the reach effect when it comes off (hereinafter referred to as the reach value) is, for example, "1887" to "1998".

  The fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is configured as a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “210”, for example. Each time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("210"), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, the initial value is set to "0".

  The normal lottery random number counter C4 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “250”. Each time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("250"), it returns to the initial value. In the case of the ordinary lottery random number counter C4, the initial value is set to the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 when the maximum value is reached. The number of random number values to be won is, for example, 149, and the values are “5” to “153”.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value within the same numerical value range (“0” to “250”) as the normal lottery random number counter C4. Each time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("250"), it returns to the initial value. In the case of the second initial value random number counter CINI2, the initial value is set to "0". The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated at a cycle different from that of the normal lottery random number counter C4. As a result, the regular random selection random number counter C4 can be irregularly updated, so that the possibility of illegal acts can be reduced.

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

  A reserve ball storage area is provided in the RAM 314. The reserved ball storage area includes one execution area and four reserved areas. In one reserved area, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS are stored at the timing when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 84. Specifically, when the random number counter value is not stored in any of the holding areas, it is stored in the first holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first holding area, it is stored in the second holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first and second holding areas, it is stored in the third holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first to third holding areas, it is stored in the fourth holding area. If the random number counter values are stored in all the reserved areas, they are not stored in any of the reserved areas.

The random number counter value in the holding area is shifted to the execution area side each time the jackpot lottery is performed. Specifically, the random number counter value in the first holding area is shifted to the execution area, and then
The random number counter value of the second holding area is shifted to the first holding area. Next, the random number counter value of the third holding area is shifted to the second holding area, and then the random number counter value of the fourth holding area is shifted to the third holding area.

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

  The fluctuation pattern command includes a command for designating one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern corresponds to the game type. For example, the variation pattern 3 corresponds to a game state that is out after performing a normal reach production which is a normal reach production, and the variation pattern 8 is an uncertain variation jackpot after performing a super reach production that is more flashy than the normal reach production. It corresponds to the game state. In addition, the variation pattern 10 corresponds to a gaming state in which a probabilistic jackpot is achieved after performing a special reach production that is more flashy than the super reach production, and a variation pattern 12 is in a gaming state in which a sudden jackpot is achieved after performing a special variation display. It corresponds. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 together with the stop type command when the variation of the effect symbol is started.

  The stop type command is a command for designating an outlier design as a stop design of a production design, a command for designating a non-probable variation design as a stop design of a production design, and a probabilistic design design as a stop design of a production design. And a command for designating an abrupt design as a stop design of the effect design. These do not specify the specific contents of the stop symbol, but merely specify the type of the stop symbol. That is, since the main control device 162 determines only the type of the stop symbol and the display control device 302 determines the specific content of the stop symbol, the processing load of the main control device 162 can be reduced. The stop type command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 immediately after the variation pattern command is transmitted.

  The confirmation command is a command for designating the confirmation of the stop display of the effect design. The confirmation command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 at the end of the fluctuation of the effect design.

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

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

  The round start command is a command for designating the start of a round in the jackpot production. The round start command is transmitted to the audio lamp controller 143 at the start of the round.

  The round end command is a command for designating the end of the round in the jackpot production. The round end command is transmitted to the audio lamp controller 143 at the end of the round.

  In addition, as the command types, there are a payout initialization command, a payout return command, a prize ball command, a power off command, and various other commands. The commands in FIG. 11 are merely typical commands.

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

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

The fluctuation pattern table is provided for each of the big hit and the big hit.
There are a plurality of variation pattern tables corresponding to jackpots for each jackpot type.

  A plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to non-probability-variable jackpots (hereinafter referred to as non-probability-variable jackpot fluctuation pattern tables) are provided for each of the number of reserved balls. The non-certain variation jackpot variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the reach random number counter C3. The non-probability variation jackpot variation pattern table shares a part of the variation pattern table corresponding to the probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table). Therefore, there is no dedicated fluctuation pattern table that corresponds only to the uncertain variation jackpot. As a result, since it is not possible to distinguish between the probability variation jackpot and the non-determination variation jackpot from the variation pattern, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will be lowered even during the non-determination variation jackpot. Since the non-probable variation big hit variation pattern table is referred (after-mentioned: S606, S704) after the number of reserved balls is subtracted, the range of the number of reserved balls is "0" to "3". There is. Further, in FIG. 12, the range in which the number of reserved balls is “0” to “3” is collectively shown for convenience, but in reality, an uncertain variation jackpot variation pattern table is provided for each number of reserved balls. Hereinafter, the same applies to other fluctuation pattern tables.

  The fluctuation pattern command determined by the non-probability variation jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to the game type other than the probability variation jackpot. Therefore, in the display control device 302, it is possible to identify the probability variation jackpot or the non-determination variation jackpot from the variation pattern command.

  Plural probability variation jackpot fluctuation pattern tables are provided for each number of reserved balls. The probability variation jackpot variation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the reach random number counter C3. The variation pattern command determined by the dedicated variation pattern table corresponding only to the probability variation jackpot variation pattern table does not match the variation pattern command determined by the variation pattern table corresponding to another game type. Therefore, the display control device 302 can specify the probability variation jackpot from the variation pattern command.

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables corresponding to deviations (hereinafter referred to as deviation fluctuation pattern tables) are provided for each number of reserved balls. The deviation pattern table corresponding to each number of reserved balls is further provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the reach random number counter C3. Here, the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the out-of-reach and the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the non-out-of-reach are provided separately. For example, in the example of FIG. 12, the outlier variation pattern table corresponding to the values of the reach random number counter C3 of “0” to “1886” corresponds to the variation pattern table corresponding to non-reach out, and other outlier variation pattern tables. Corresponds to the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the out-of-reach. In the example of FIG. 12, the number of reserved balls is only shown in the range of “0” to “1”, but the range of “2” to “3” is also set for each predetermined numerical range of the reach random number counter C3. Is provided with a deviation pattern table.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The NMI interrupt process is a process which is started by interrupting the control being executed when the power failure signal SG1 is input from the NMI terminal, and when executed by the MPU 310, as shown in FIG. Move to.

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

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

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

  In step S200, the states of various sensors and switches such as the ball detection sensors 152 to 155 other than the RAM deletion switch 247 are read, the states of the switches and the like are determined, and the detection information indicating the detection results of the switches and the like is stored in the RAM 314. Yes Switch read processing is executed.

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

Next, in step S204, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary lottery random number counter C4 are updated. Specifically, "1" is added to each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the ordinary lottery random number counter C4, and when the maximum value is exceeded, each is set to an initial value. To do. Then, the updated values are stored in the counter buffer.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S206, the start winning process for determining the winning of the starting winning opening 84 is executed, and the series of processes is ended and the original process is restored.

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

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

In step S300, it is determined based on the detection information of the RAM 314 whether or not the game ball has won the start winning opening 84, and if it is determined that the game ball has won the start winning opening 84 (YES),
Control goes to step S302.

In step S302, it is determined whether or not the value N of the reserved sphere number counter is less than "4", and when it is determined that N is less than "4" (YES), the process proceeds to step S304 to hold. "1" is added to the value N of the sphere number counter, and the process proceeds to step S306.

  In step S306, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type random number counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation pattern random number counter CS are stored in the reserved sphere storage area. Specifically, when the random number counter value is not stored in any of the holding areas, the random number counter value is stored in the first holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first holding area, the random number counter value is stored in the second holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first and second holding areas, the random number counter value is stored in the third holding area. When the random number counter value is stored in the first to third holding areas, the random number counter value is stored in the fourth holding area.

When the process of step S306 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S302 that the value N of the reserved ball number counter is equal to or greater than "4" (NO), and when it is determined in step S300 that no game ball has won in the starting winning opening 84 ( NO) ends the series of processes and returns to the original process.

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

  The startup process is a process that is started when the power is turned on, and when the startup process is executed by the MPU 310, the process proceeds to step S400 as shown in FIG.

  In step S400, initialization is performed when the power is turned on. In the initial setting, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value.

Next, the process proceeds to step S402 and waits until the payout control device 242, the voice lamp control device 143, and the display control device 302 are in an operable state. If it is determined that the predetermined time has passed (YES),
The process moves to step S404.

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

In step S408, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is turned on, and if it is determined that the power failure flag is turned on (YES), it is determined that power shutoff has occurred, and step S4
In step 10, the RAM judgment value is calculated. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value or a hash value of data in the stack area and work area of the RAM 314.

Next, in step S412, the validity of the backup is determined by determining whether the calculated RAM determination value is normal, and the RAM determination value is normal (that is, the calculated RAM determination value is If it is determined that the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off is the same) (YES), the process proceeds to step S414. Here, instead of the RAM determination value, the RAM 31
The validity of the backup may be determined by whether or not the keywords written in the predetermined area 4 are correctly stored.

  In step S414, the power failure flag is turned off, the process proceeds to step S416, and a payout return command for designating the return of the payout control device 242 to the state at the time of power shutoff is transmitted to the payout control device 242, and step S418. Move to, set interrupt permission, and move to main processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S412 that the RAM determination value is not normal (that is, the calculated RAM determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power was cut off) (NO), the data in the backed up RAM 314 is destroyed. Since there is a high possibility that this has been done, the process moves to step S420.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S500, an external output process for transmitting the command set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 to the external terminal board 213, the payout control device 242, the power supply and firing control device 243 or the voice lamp control device 143 is executed. Specifically, based on the detection information of the RAM 314, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the starting winning opening 84, and when it is determined that there is a winning, a prize ball command for designating the payout of the prize ball is issued to the payout control device 242. Send to. When the game ball is launched, a launch command for designating the launch of the game ball is transmitted to the power supply and launch control device 243. In addition, a variation pattern command, a stop type command, a confirmation command, an opening command, an ending command, a round start command, a round end command, etc. are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143.

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

  Next, the process proceeds to step S504, the award ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 242 are read, and the process proceeds to step S506 to perform a variable display of the effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 91. Is executed, and the process proceeds to step S508.

  In step S508, when a big hit has occurred, a special winning opening opening/closing process of opening or closing the special winning opening 83a is executed. In the special winning opening/closing process, when the round is started in the big hit, the special winning opening 83a is opened and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29 seconds have passed or 9 gaming balls have been won). If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 83a is closed. This opening and closing are repeatedly executed up to the maximum number of rounds.

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

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

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

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

  Next, in step S520, the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is updated. Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, and when it exceeds the maximum value, it is set to "0". Then, the updated value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is stored in the counter buffer.

  When the process of step S520 ends, the process proceeds to step S514. Since the time required for the processes of steps S500 to S512 changes depending on the game state, the number of times the random number updating process of steps S518 and S520 is executed also changes depending on the game state. Therefore, the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation pattern random number counter CS can be irregularly updated, so that the possibility of misconduct can be reduced.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S516 that the predetermined time has elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step S500.

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

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

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

  Then, the process proceeds to step S528, the access to the RAM 314 is prohibited, and the endless loop is continued until the power is completely cut off.

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

  The symbol control process is a process of performing variable display of the effect symbols on the effect symbol display device 91, and when executed in step S506, the process proceeds to step S600 as shown in FIG.

In step S600, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently occurring, and if it is determined that a big hit is not present (YES), the process proceeds to step S602. The big hit is included during the big hit performance on the effect symbol display device 91 and a predetermined time after the end of the big hit performance.

Next, in step S602, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device 93 is currently performing variable display. If it is determined that the variable display is not currently in progress (YES), the process proceeds to step S604, and the holding ball is held. It is determined whether or not the value N of the number counter is larger than "0", and when it is determined that the value N is larger than "0" (YES), the process proceeds to step S606.

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

  Next, the process proceeds to step S610, a fluctuation start process for starting variable display on the special symbol display device 93 is executed, and a series of processes is ended to return to the original process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that the value N of the reserved ball number counter is equal to or less than "0" (NO), the series of processes is ended and the original process is restored.

  On the other hand, in step S602, when it is determined that the special symbol display device 93 is currently displaying the variation (NO), the process proceeds to step S612, and the variation time has elapsed for the variable display of the special symbol display device 93. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (YES), the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, the display of the special symbol display device 93 is updated. Specifically, among the LEDs 93a, until the variation time elapses after the variation starts, for example, when the currently lit LED 93a is red, the red LED 93a is turned off and the green LED 93a is turned on. The display mode to be turned on is set. When the currently lit LED 93a is green, the display mode is set to turn off the green LED 93a and turn on the blue LED 93a. If the LED 93a that is currently lit is blue, the display mode is set to turn off the blue LED 93a and turn on the red LED 93a. Note that the process of step S614 is executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 [ms]), but if the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed for each execution, the change in the lighting color of the LED 93a cannot be visually recognized by the player. .. Therefore, in order to allow the player to visually recognize the change in the lighting color of the LED 93a, the process of step S614 adds "1" to the value of the counter (not shown) for each execution, and the counter value is a predetermined value (for example, When it exceeds "100"), the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed, and the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed at a cycle (for example, 4 [ms] x 100 = 0.4 [s]) visible to the player. Is preferably performed. The counter value returns to "0" when the lighting color of the LED 93a is changed.

When the processing of step S614 ends, the series of processing ends and the original processing is restored.
On the other hand, in step S612, when it is determined that the variable time has elapsed for the variable display of the special symbol display device 93 (NO), the process proceeds to step S616, and the stop display of the special symbol display device 93 is set. In the jackpot lottery, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and if it is a jackpot, the jackpot type and the stop symbol at the jackpot based on the value of the jackpot type random number counter C2 Determine the type of. In the process of step S616, the stop display of the special symbol display device 93 is set so that the display mode corresponds to the determined type of the stop symbol at the time of the big hit. For example, if the probability is a non-probability variation jackpot, the green LED 93a is turned on, if it is a probability variation jackpot, the red LED 93a is turned on, and if it is out, the blue LED 93a is illuminated. It should be noted that the display of each LED 93a is turned off when the next variable display is started, but may be turned on only for a few seconds after the change is stopped.

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

When the processing of step S618 ends, the series of processing ends and the original processing is restored.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S600 that the jackpot is currently in progress (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is restored.

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

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

In step S700, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is acquired, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot by comparing the acquired random number counter value with the jackpot value. If it is a big hit (YES), step S
Move to 702.

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

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

Next, the process proceeds to step S706, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area is acquired, and from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value in the read fluctuation pattern table 406. The fluctuation pattern number is read, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Moreover, the variation time is determined for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93, and the variation time until the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, the respective values of the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area are acquired, and the normal reach and super reach are obtained based on the acquired values of the reach random number counter C3. , A rough change time such as a special reach is determined, and based on the value of the obtained change pattern random number counter CS, a change time (in other words, a change) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Determine the number of symbols). The variation time can be set by using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS, and can be set only by the value of the reach random number counter C3, or the reach random number. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined depending on the value of the reach random number counter C3, the game state, etc., each time.

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

In step S710, it is determined whether or not the jackpot signal data for saving time is set in the command buffer, and it is determined that the jackpot signal data for saving time is set (YES).
Shifts to step S712 and clears the time saving and jackpot signal data set in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the output of the jackpot signal with time saving is stopped.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the process proceeds to step S724, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area is acquired, and from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value in the read fluctuation pattern table 406. The fluctuation pattern number is read, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of small hit specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Moreover, the variation time is determined for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93, and the variation time until the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, the respective values of the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area are acquired, and the normal reach and super reach are obtained based on the acquired values of the reach random number counter C3. , A rough change time such as a special reach is determined, and based on the value of the obtained change pattern random number counter CS, a change time (in other words, a change) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Determine the number of symbols). The variation time can be set by using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS, and can be set only by the value of the reach random number counter C3, or the reach random number. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined depending on the value of the reach random number counter C3, the game state, etc., each time.

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

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

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

  Next, the process proceeds to step S732, the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area is acquired, and from the record of the rank of the acquired random number counter value in the read fluctuation pattern table 406. The fluctuation pattern number is read, and the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation specified by the read fluctuation pattern number is determined. Moreover, the variation time is determined for the variation display of the special symbol display device 93, and the variation time until the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91 is determined. Specifically, the respective values of the reach random number counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS stored in the execution area of the reserved sphere storage area are acquired, and the normal reach and super reach are obtained based on the acquired values of the reach random number counter C3. , A rough change time such as a special reach is determined, and based on the value of the obtained change pattern random number counter CS, a change time (in other words, a change) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Determine the number of symbols). The variation time can be set by using only the value of the reach random number counter C3 without using the value of the variation pattern random number counter CS, and can be set only by the value of the reach random number counter C3, or the reach random number. Whether to set each value of the counter C3 and the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS can be appropriately determined depending on the value of the reach random number counter C3, the game state, etc., each time.

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

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

  The special winning opening opening/closing process is a process of opening or closing the special winning opening 83a when a big hit occurs, and when executed in step S508, the process proceeds to step S800 as shown in FIG. ..

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

In step S802, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot effect, and if it is determined to be the timing to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, a jackpot effect start process of storing an opening command corresponding to the non-probability-variable jackpot or the probability-variable jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

  Next, in step S806, the jackpot signal data with time saving is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output processing of step S500, the external terminal board 213 outputs a high-speed signal with a time saving jackpot. At this time, the latch circuit (not shown) of the main controller 162 outputs the high-speed jackpot signal until the main level signal is output until the high-speed jackpot signal data of the command buffer is cleared. The jackpot signal with time saving is latched only for the execution cycle of processing (for example, 4 [ms]). As a result, the HIGH level signal is constantly output, so that the calling lamp device 500 can easily detect the jackpot signal with time saving. The same applies to the case of outputting the jackpot signal with time saving in the external output processing in step S500.

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

  In step S838, round start processing for storing the round start command in the command buffer is executed. However, if it is a small hit, the round start command is not set. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the round start command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

When the process of step S838 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S836 that it is not the timing to start the round (NO), the process proceeds to step S840, it is determined whether or not the round is continuing, and it is determined that the round is continuing. In the case (YES), the process proceeds to step S842.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S840 that the round is not ongoing (NO), the process proceeds to step S844, it is determined whether it is the timing to end the round, and it is determined to be the timing to end the round. If yes (YES), the process moves to step S846.

  In step S846, "1" is added to the number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S848, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds, and if it is determined that the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number (YES), The process moves to step S850.

  In step S850, a hit effect end process of storing an ending command corresponding to the non-probability-variable jackpot, the probability-variable jackpot, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, the latent jackpot or the jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the ending command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

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

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

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, if it is determined in step S800 that it is not the non-probability-variable jackpot or the probability-variable jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S808.

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

In step S810, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot effect, and if it is determined to be the timing to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S812.

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

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

  In step S816, the jackpot signal data with time saving is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output processing of step S500, the external terminal board 213 outputs a high-speed signal with a time saving jackpot.

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

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, if it is determined in step S808 that there is no JUB jackpot or sudden jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S818.

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

In step S820, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to start the jackpot effect, and if it is determined to be the timing to start the jackpot effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S822.

  In step S822, a jackpot effect start process of storing an opening command corresponding to the latent likelihood jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

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

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

  In step S828, the jackpot signal data with time saving is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output processing of step S500, the external terminal board 213 outputs a high-speed signal with a time saving jackpot.

When the processing of step S828 ends, a series of processing ends and the original processing is restored.
On the other hand, in step S826, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the jackpot effect was started (NO), and when it is determined in step S824 that the time saving state is not set (NO), both are shown in FIG. As shown, the process moves to step S836.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 21, if it is determined in step S818 that it is not the latent likelihood jackpot (NO), the process proceeds to step S830.

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

In step S832, it is determined whether it is the timing to start the small hit effect, and if it is determined that it is the timing to start the small hit effect (YES), the process proceeds to step S834.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 354 is a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 350, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 350, and the like, and a work area in which the values of various flags, counters, I/O, etc. are stored. Area) and.

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

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

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

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

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

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

First, the startup process will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a startup process executed by the voice lamp control device 143.

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

  In step S1100, initialization is performed when the power is turned on. In the initial setting, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value.

Next, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the startup process of this time is started during the execution of the power-off process (described below: S1230) due to an instantaneous voltage drop. When it is determined whether the power-off processing flag that indicates whether the power is being shut off is OFF, and it is determined that the power-off processing flag is OFF (YES)
Determines that the power is not shut off during the power-off process, and proceeds to step S1104. If the power-off processing flag is off, the startup processing this time is started after the power is completely cut off, or the power-off processing is completed after a momentary power failure has occurred. Or the MPU 350 is reset only by the influence of noise or the like (without receiving the power-off command from the main controller 162).

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

  If the startup process this time is started after the power is completely cut off, the RAM destruction check data is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 354 (all the data in the RAM 354 is cleared by the power cutoff). Therefore, it is determined that the data in the RAM 354 has been destroyed.

  On the other hand, when the startup process this time is started after the momentary power failure occurs and after the execution of the power-off process is completed, or when only the MPU 350 is reset due to the influence of noise or the like. Since the RAM destruction check data is stored in the specific area of the RAM 354, it is determined that the data in the RAM 354 has not been destroyed.

When it is determined in step S1104 that the data in the RAM 354 has been destroyed (YES)
Moves to step S1106 and inspects all areas of the RAM 354. As an inspection method, first, “FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to determine whether or not it is “FFh”. If “FFh”, it means that the RAM 354 is normal. judge. Such writing and determination for each byte is performed in the order of “55h”, “AAh”, and “00h” after “FFh”. By this inspection, all areas of the RAM 354 are cleared to "0".

Next, the process proceeds to step S1108, and it is determined whether or not the RAM 354 is normal as the inspection result of step S1106. If it is determined that the RAM 354 is normal (YES), the process proceeds to step S1110 and the RAM is destroyed. Check data (for example, “55AAh”) is written in a specific area of the RAM 354, and the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1112, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff flag indicating whether or not the power cutoff process has been executed is turned on. The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process is executed. Therefore, the process of step S1112 with the power-off flag being on is that the startup process of this time causes a momentary power failure. This is the case after the power is turned off and is started after the power-off process is executed.

If it is determined in step S1112 that the power-off flag is on (YES), it is determined that the power-off process has been executed, the process proceeds to step S1114, and each process of the audio lamp control device 143 is initialized. To do so, the work area of the RAM 354 is cleared to "0". Here, the work area of the RAM 354 refers to an area other than an area for storing commands and the like received from the main controller 162. The power-off flag is also turned off by the process of step S1114.

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1112 that the power-off flag is not turned on (NO), it is determined that the power-off process is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S1116. The processing of step S1112 with the power-off flag turned off is performed through the processing of steps S1106 to S1110 because the current startup processing is started after the power is completely cut off, for example. Then, the process of step S1112 is performed, or only the MPU 350 is reset due to the influence of noise or the like (without receiving the power-off command from the main control unit 162) and started. In this case, the process of step S1114 is not executed. If the process of step S1112 is reached via the processes of steps S1106 to S1110, the process of step S1106 has already cleared all the areas of the RAM 354. If the startup processing is started by resetting only the MPU 350 due to the influence of noise or the like, the work area of the RAM 354 is maintained without being cleared to control the voice lamp control device 143. This is because it is possible to continue.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1102 that the power-off processing in progress flag is not turned off (NO), it is determined that power-off is being performed during the power-off processing, and the process proceeds to step S1106. If the power-off processing flag is on, this startup processing is started after a momentary power failure has occurred and the MPU 350 has been reset while the power-off processing is being executed. .. In this case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 354 is not always correct. Therefore, since the control of the voice lamp control device 143 cannot be continued, the process moves to step S1106 to clear all the areas of the RAM 354.

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

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

In step S1200, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 [ms]) has elapsed since the main processing was executed. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (YES), step S12
Move to 02. In step S1200, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed in steps S1202 to S1214 relating to display, and a cycle (1[1[
This is because it is preferable that the fluctuation control process of step S1216 and the command reception process of step S1218 be executed in a short cycle. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of reception of commands from the main control unit 162.

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

  Then, the process proceeds to step S1204, and power-on notification processing is executed. The power-on notification process is a process of notifying that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 [s]) when the power is turned on, and the notification is performed by the voice output device 362 or the lamp display device 364. To do. Further, a command for designating display of power supply on the effect symbol display device 91 may be transmitted to the display control device 302. Note that the notification by the power-on notification processing is not performed unless the power is turned on.

  Next, in step S1206, when a demo command is received from the main control device 162 (to be described later: S1218), the received demo command is transmitted to the display control device 302 so that the demonstration symbol display device 91 waits for a customer. A customer waiting demo production process for starting production is executed. In the customer waiting demonstration effect process, the voice output device 362 and the lamp display device 364 are controlled based on the received demo command. The demo command is transmitted when the number of reserved balls is "0" and the variable display of the effect symbol is finished on the effect symbol display device 91. The customer waiting demo production is directed so that it will be naturally introduced to the customer waiting demo production based on the current screen state without suddenly changing the screen state of the stop pattern, background, characters, effects, etc. in that case. The content is set. As a result, even if the customer waiting demonstration effect is started during the game, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player feels uncomfortable.

  Next, in step S1208, it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 has been pressed. If it is determined that the operation button 35 has been pressed, the effect symbol display device 91 causes the button effect accompanying the operation button 35 being pressed. Perform the operation button monitoring process. In the operation button monitoring process, for example, when the notice character appears at the start of the variable display, the operation button 35 is pressed to display the expected jackpot value by the variable display this time, or the operation button 35 is displayed during the reach production. By pressing the button, you can change the performance to improve the expectation of the jackpot. The operation button 35 can also be used as a button for determining one reach effect of the plurality of reach effects. If the pachinko machine 10 is not provided with the operation button 35, the process of step S1208 is omitted.

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

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

  Next, in step S1214, when a fluctuation pattern command is received from the main controller 162 (to be described later: S1218), it is synchronized with the time required for fluctuation display of the effect design display device 91 based on the received fluctuation pattern command. The liquid crystal production execution management process for setting the time is executed. Based on this set time, the effect time of the processing of steps S1210 and S1212 is set.

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

  Then, the process proceeds to step S1218, a command is received from the main control unit 162, the received command is determined, and a command receiving process for performing necessary processes such as setting a flag is executed.

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

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

  In step S1224, the error display lamp unit 24 notifies the RAM 354 of the abnormality, and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off. The audio output device 362 may output audio to notify the abnormality of the RAM 354.

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

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

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

  Next, proceeding to step S1230, the power-off processing in progress flag is turned off, and the infinite loop is continued until the power is completely cut off.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1200 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (NO), the process proceeds to step S1216.

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the number of prize balls paid out in one big hit are different, a model having exactly the same design configuration as the design pattern display device 91 is displayed. Therefore, the display control device 302 is made into a common component to reduce the cost.

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

  The work RAM 374 includes a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 370 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 370 are stored, and a work area in which various flags, counters, values of I/O, etc. are stored. And a work area).

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

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

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

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

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

  The production data table corresponding to the JUB jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the JUB jackpot production data table) is a "copper" stage that gives the player the expectation of imparting a gaming value to the player, and a player value higher than the copper stage is given to the player. It is provided in correspondence with each of the three types of stages, the “Silver” stage that holds the expectation that the player will hold the game, and the “Gold” stage that holds the expectation that the player will be given a higher gaming value than the silver stage. The JUB jackpot effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the stage random number counter. The larger the numerical value range assigned to one effect data table, the higher the possibility that the effect data table is selected. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio becomes higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “gold” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. Therefore, in the case of a JUB jackpot, the "gold" stage is the easiest to select.

  The production data table corresponding to the sudden jackpot production data (hereinafter referred to as the sudden jackpot production data table) is similarly provided corresponding to each of the three types of stages of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage. Has been. The sudden jackpot performance data table is provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio becomes higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “gold” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. So, if you get a sudden jackpot, the "gold" stage is the easiest to choose.

  Similarly, the performance data table corresponding to the latent accuracy jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the latent accuracy jackpot performance data table) corresponds to each of the three types of stages of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage. Are provided. Then, the latent likelihood jackpot effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio increases in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “silver” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “gold” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “copper” stage. So, if you get a big hit, the "silver" stage is the easiest choice.

Similarly, the effect data table corresponding to the small hit (hereinafter referred to as the small hit effect data table) is provided corresponding to each of the three types of stages of the “gold” stage, the “silver” stage, and the “copper” stage. Has been. The small hit effect data table is provided for each predetermined numerical value range of the stage random number counter. In the example of FIG. 27, the selection ratio becomes higher in the order of the effect data table 1 corresponding to the “copper” stage, the effect data table 2 corresponding to the “silver” stage, and the effect data table 3 corresponding to the “gold” stage. So, in the case of a small hit, the "copper" stage is the easiest choice.

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

Next, the data structure of the effect data table will be described.
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a data structure of the effect data table 410.

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

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

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

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

  The command interrupt process is a process executed in a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 [ms]), and when executed in the MPU 370, the process proceeds to step S1300 as shown in FIG. The command interrupt process may be configured as a process that is started when a command strobe signal is received, instead of the timer interrupt.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the processing of step S1302 ends, the series of processing ends and the original processing is restored.

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

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

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

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

In step S1404, it is determined whether the new command read in step S1402 is an opening command. If it is determined that the new command is an opening command (YES), the process proceeds to step S1406.

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

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

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

  In step S1416, the stage random number counter is updated. Specifically, "1" is added to the value of the stage random number counter, and when it exceeds the maximum value, it is set to "0". Then, the updated value of the stage random number counter is stored in the counter buffer.

  When the process of step S1416 ends, the series of processes ends and the original process is restored.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1400 that there is no new command (NO), the series of processes is terminated and the original process is resumed.

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

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

  In step S1500, initialization is performed when the power is turned on. In the initial setting, the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  External terminal board 213, the big hit signal which becomes the high level at the time of big hit production, the special design decision signal which shows the decision of the special design, the big winning signal with time saving, the big hit and the small which become high level at the time of big hit production or small hit production The hit signal, the starting opening winning signal that becomes high level when the game ball enters the starting winning opening 84, and the winning ball signal that becomes high level when paying out the winning ball are output. From the viewpoint of preventing fraud, it is preferable that the pachinko machine 10 does not receive a signal from the outside, so the external terminal board 213 is configured by a photocoupler or the like so as to perform one-way communication. The signal input section 510 inputs the signals output from the external terminal board 213, respectively.

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

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
First, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 162 executes the main control process, and the game is ready. The player can play the game ball loaded in the pachinko machine 10 by renting it and operating the game ball launching handle 41 to launch the game ball to the game area of the game board 81.

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

  When it becomes a big hit, through steps S702 to S706, the big hit type, the type of the stop symbol of the effect design at the time of the big hit, and the variation pattern at the time of the big hit are determined. Then, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern at the time of jackpot, and after the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol. After the effect symbols are stopped and displayed, any one of non-probability-variable jackpot, probability-variable jackpot, JUB jackpot, sudden jackpot, and latent jackpot is generated.

(1) Uncertain Variation Big Jackpot Next, a case where an uncertain variation jackpot occurs will be described.
FIG. 34 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a non-probability-variable jackpot and a probability-variable jackpot.

  When it comes to an uncertain strange jackpot, the main control unit 162, as shown in FIG. 34, first, through steps S702 to S706, S714, and S716, the variation pattern command and the stop type command corresponding to the uncertain strange jackpot are the voice lamp controller. It is transmitted to the display control device 302 via 143.

When the display control device 302 receives the variation pattern command, the effect data table corresponding to the received variation pattern command is read out and set in the table buffer through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is developed, and based on the effect data thus developed, the variable display of the effect symbols is performed in the fluctuation pattern at the time of the uncertain variation jackpot.

  In the display control device 302, when the stop type command is received, the stop symbol table corresponding to the received stop type command is read out through steps S1420, S1412 to S1416, and the non-probable change is made based on the read stop symbol table. The symbol is determined as a stop symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined non-probability variation symbol.

  Main controller 162 transmits a confirmation command to display controller 302 when a predetermined variation time elapses after the variation pattern command and the stop type command are transmitted.

  In the display control device 302, when the confirmation command is received, the effect data table for confirmation display is read out and set in the table buffer through steps S1420 and S1412 to S1416. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is developed, and the effect symbols are confirmed and displayed based on the effect data thus developed.

  In the main controller 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 [s]) has elapsed after the transmission of the confirmation command, the opening command 1 corresponding to the uncertain variation jackpot is transmitted to the display controller 302 through step S804. .. In addition, almost simultaneously with this, through step S806, a jackpot signal with time saving is output. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of big hits is added and displayed, so that the player can recognize that the big hit has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500.

  In the display control device 302, when the opening command 1 is received, the addresses of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the uncertain variation jackpot are acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1408 and S1410, and the effect is generated based on the acquired addresses. The data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is developed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the uncertain variation jackpot is started based on the effect data thus developed.

  During the big hit performance, the long open round is continued up to 15 times until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The main controller 162 transmits a round start command at the start of the round and a round end command at the end of the round through steps S838 and S852.

  When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the jackpot performance process is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  Further, during the big hit production, the special winning opening 83a is opened in a predetermined opening and closing pattern, and when a game ball is won in the special winning opening 83a, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each game ball.

  Then, when the final round ends, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command 1 corresponding to the uncertain variation jackpot through step S850.

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

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

(2) Probable variation big hit Next, the case where the probability variation big jackpot occurs is demonstrated.
When the probability-varying jackpot occurs, as shown in FIG. 34, the same operation as when the non-probability-varying jackpot occurs is performed. The jackpot signal with time saving is output almost at the same time as the transmission of the opening command 2 corresponding to the probability variation jackpot, and stops almost at the same time as the transmission of the first variation pattern command after the completion of the jackpot effect. The difference is that after the jackpot performance is finished, it shifts to the probability change state.

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

FIG. 36 is a time chart showing a jackpot effect corresponding to a JUB jackpot.
When it becomes a JUB jackpot, main controller 162 sends a variation pattern command and a stop type command corresponding to the JUB jackpot to display controller 302, and when a predetermined variation time passes from that, a confirmation command is sent to display controller 302. Sent.

  In the display control device 302, when the variation pattern command is received, as shown in FIG. 35A, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the variation pattern at the time of the JUB big hit. Further, when the stop type command is received, as shown in FIG. 35(b), the effect design is stopped and displayed with the abrupt design. Then, when the confirmation command is received, confirmation display of the effect design is performed.

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

  In the display control device 302, when the opening command 3 is received, the addresses of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the JUB jackpot are acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and the effect data is acquired based on the acquired addresses. The table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is expanded, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the JUB jackpot is started based on the expanded effect data.

  When the jackpot production is started, as shown in FIG. 35(c), the "gold" stage, the "silver" stage, and the "copper" stage are selected. The characters and the characters “copper” are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect design display device 91, and the characters are displayed in blinking. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect design display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. Then, since the current game type is JUB jackpot, through the effect that the screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is broken, as shown in FIG. 35(e), the fact that a jackpot has occurred is indicated on the effect symbol display device 91. Is displayed. During this period, it is approximately 25 [s].

When the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, main controller 162 outputs a jackpot signal with time saving through step S816. That is, in the JUB jackpot, the jackpot signal with time saving is output after 25 [s] has elapsed after the opening command 3 was transmitted. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, so that the player can recognize that the JUB jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. Can not. As a result, the player can have the expectation that a JUB jackpot will be generated until a predetermined time elapses even if the abrupt design is stopped and displayed, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered. it can.

  On the other hand, during the big hit production, first, the short opening round is repeated 15 times. The main controller 162 sends a round start command at the start of the short opening round and a round end command at the end of the short opening round.

  Then, the long opening round is continued until the predetermined condition is satisfied with 14 times as the upper limit. The main controller 162 transmits a round start command at the start of the round and a round end command at the end of the round through steps S838 and S852.

  When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the jackpot performance process is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  Then, when the final round is finished, main controller 162 transmits ending command 3 corresponding to the JUB jackpot through step S850.

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

  In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) has elapsed after the ending command 3 was transmitted, if the number of reserved balls is “1” or more, a variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal with time saving is stopped through step S712. In addition, the state changes to the probability change state.

(4) Sudden Prompt Big Hit Next, a case in which the probable sudden hit is generated will be described. The operation of transmitting and receiving the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command is the same as when the JUB jackpot occurs. Therefore, the operation of transmitting and receiving the opening command 4 corresponding to the sudden jackpot will be described.

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

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

  When the jackpot effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35(c), the characters “gold”, “silver” and “copper” are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect pattern display device 91, respectively. The characters are displayed blinking. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect design display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is a sudden jackpot, through the effect that the screen of the effect symbol display device 91 is broken, as shown in FIG. Displayed in. During this period, it is approximately 25 [s].

  When the transition to the probability variation state is displayed, main controller 162 outputs a jackpot signal with time saving through step S816. That is, in the sudden jackpot, the jackpot signal with time saving is output 25 seconds after the opening command 4 is transmitted. Therefore, in the calling lamp device 500, the number of jackpots does not change until the transition to the probability changing state is displayed, so that the player can see the display of the calling lamp device 500 and know that the sudden jackpot has occurred. I can't. As a result, the player can have the expectation that a sudden jackpot will occur until the predetermined time elapses even after the sudden symbol has been stopped and displayed, and thus the possibility of reducing the taste of the game can be reduced. it can.

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

  When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the jackpot performance process is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  Then, when the final round ends, the main control device 162 transmits the ending command 4 corresponding to the sudden jackpot through step S850.

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

  In the main control device 162, when a predetermined time (for example, 6 [s]) has elapsed after the ending command 4 was transmitted, if the number of reserved balls is “1” or more, a variation pattern command is transmitted. At this time, the output of the jackpot signal with time saving is stopped through step S712. In addition, the state changes to the probability change state.

(5) Latent Probable Jackpot Next, a case where the latent chance jackpot occurs will be described. The operation of transmitting and receiving the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command is the same as when the JUB jackpot occurs. Therefore, the operation of sending and receiving the opening command 5 corresponding to the latent likelihood jackpot will be described.

FIG. 38 is a time chart showing a big hit production corresponding to a latent big hit.
As shown in FIG. 38, the main controller 162 transmits the opening command 5 to the display controller 302 through step S822.

  In the display control device 302, when the opening command 5 is received, the addresses of the effect data table 410 corresponding to the latent likelihood jackpot are acquired from the distribution structure table 408 through steps S1418 and S1410, and the effect is generated based on the acquired addresses. The data table 410 is read and set in the table buffer. Then, the effect data in the effect data table is developed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the latent probability jackpot is started based on the expanded effect data.

When the jackpot effect is started, as shown in FIG. 35(c), the characters “gold”, “silver” and “copper” are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect pattern display device 91, respectively. The characters are displayed blinking. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect design display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is the latent likelihood jackpot, the player enters the round without any specific display.

  In the latent jackpot, the jackpot signal with time saving is not output. Therefore, since the number of jackpots does not change in the calling lamp device 500, the player cannot recognize that a latent jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. As a result, the player can have the expectation that a latent large jackpot will be generated when the abrupt design is stopped and displayed, and thus the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced can be reduced.

  However, in the case of the time saving state, the time saving and jackpot signal is output after 25 [s] has elapsed after transmitting the opening command 5 through step S828. In this case, the same operation as the sudden jackpot is performed.

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

  When the display control device 302 receives the round start command and the round end command, the jackpot performance process is executed based on the received round start command and round end command.

  Then, when the final round ends, main controller 162 transmits ending command 5 corresponding to the latent likelihood jackpot through step S850.

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

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

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

  Next, a case where a small hit occurs will be described. The operation of transmitting and receiving the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the confirmation command is the same as when the JUB jackpot occurs. Therefore, the operation of transmitting and receiving the opening command “small” corresponding to the jackpot will be described.

FIG. 39 is a time chart showing a small hit production.
As shown in FIG. 39, the main controller 162 transmits the opening command “small” to the display controller 302 through step S834.

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

When the small hit production is started, as shown in FIG. 35(c), the characters “gold”, “silver” and “copper” are displayed in large size on the screen of the effect pattern display device 91, respectively. Each character blinks. Then, for example, when the “gold” stage is selected, the effect symbol display device 91 displays that the “gold” stage has been selected, as shown in FIG. After that, since the current game type is a small hit, the small hit effect is entered without a specific display.

  In the case of small hits, the big hit signal with time reduction is not output. Therefore, since the number of big hits does not change in the call lamp device 500, the player cannot recognize that a small hit has occurred by looking at the display of the call lamp device 500. As a result, the player cannot distinguish from the latent likelihood jackpot when the sudden symbol is stopped and displayed, and can expect that the latent likelihood jackpot will occur, which reduces the taste of the game. The possibility can be reduced.

  On the other hand, during the small hit production, the short opening is continued up to 15 times. When the final opening is completed, main controller 162 transmits an ending command "small" corresponding to the small hit through step S850.

  In the display control device 302, when the ending command "small" is received, the small hitting effect is ended based on the received ending command "small" through step S1420.

In the main control device 162, a predetermined time (for example, 6[
[s]) elapses, the state returns to the original state. For example, the probability variation state and the time saving state are maintained in the probability variation state and the time saving state, and the normal state and the non time saving state are maintained in the normal state and the non-time saving state.

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

  When it comes off, through steps S728 to S732, the type of the stop symbol of the effect symbol at the time of the detachment and the variation pattern at the time of the detachment are determined. Then, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern at the time of disengagement, and after the predetermined variation time has elapsed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed as the alien symbol.

  [Effects] In this way, in the present embodiment, the winning symbol to the starting winning port 84 is used as an opportunity to perform a jackpot lottery for generating a non-probable variation jackpot, a probability variation jackpot or a latent probability jackpot, and the effect symbol display device 91. When the production design is variably displayed, and it is determined that a non-probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is generated, the production design is stopped and displayed with a non-probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot, and a non-probability variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot is generated, and a jackpot with a time saving When it is determined that the signal is output and the latent likelihood jackpot is generated, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed by the sudden symbol which is indistinguishable and the latent symbol jackpot is generated, and the jackpot signal with time saving is not output.

  In the conventional gaming machine, in the case of a sudden big hit, the aim is to give unexpectedness as if it suddenly transitioned to the probability changing state without being a big hit, but for the calling lamp device 500, a sudden hit. Since a jackpot signal with a time saving is output when a jackpot occurs, the player can know that a sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500, and the problem of a decrease in the taste of the game is raised. there were.

In addition, conventionally, for example, as another game type, when the aggression symbol is stopped and displayed, a very short time hit is generated, and then a small hit that does not change the game state is set, the player sees the aggression symbol. It is not possible to distinguish whether it is a sudden big hit or a small hit, and I have the hope that a sudden big hit will occur. However, to the calling lamp device 500, since a jackpot signal with a time saving is output when a sudden jackpot is generated, the player can see from the display of the calling lamp device 500 that a sudden jackpot or a small hit has occurred. There is a problem that the player can grasp the game and the taste of the game decreases.

  Further, conventionally, for example, when displaying that the abrupt jackpot has occurred after the abrupt jackpot has occurred, the player does not know whether the abrupt jackpot has occurred or not until the display is displayed, and the abrupt jackpot occurs. Hold the expectation of doing. However, since the jackpot signal with a shorter time is output to the calling lamp device 500 when the sudden jackpot is generated, the player can see the sudden jackpot if the player sees the display of the calling lamp device 500 even before the display. There is a problem in that it is possible to understand what has occurred and the taste of the game is reduced.

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the non-probable variation big hit or the probability variation big jackpot is generated, the jackpot signal with a time saving is output, whereas when it is determined that the latent probability jackpot is generated. Since the jackpot signal with time saving is not output, the player cannot recognize that a latent jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. In addition, when the small hit is set, the player cannot grasp the occurrence of the latent big hit or the small hit by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will be lower than in the conventional case.

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

  As a result, the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a sudden design that is indistinguishable from the missed symbol, and when a probability variation state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal state occurs, the jackpot signal with a time saving is not output, It is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste is lowered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the latent probability jackpot is to be generated in the time shortening state, the jackpot signal with a time saving is output.

  As a result, even when it is determined that the latent probability big hit is to be generated, when the time is short, the time saving big hit signal is output, so that it is possible to grasp that the calling lamp device 500 has the time short.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the latent probability jackpot is generated in the time saving state, the time saving is delayed after the timing of outputting the jackpot signal when an uncertain variation jackpot or a probability variation jackpot occurs. It outputs a jackpot signal.

  As a result, when it is determined that the latent accurate jackpot is to be generated in the time saving state, the jackpot signal with a time saving is output with a delay, so that the player sees the display of the calling lamp device 500 and It is not possible to immediately grasp that a big hit has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will decrease.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the JUB jackpot is to be generated, the effect design is stopped and displayed by the abrupt design that is indistinguishable from the out-of-place design, the JUB jackpot is generated, and the non-certain variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot is generated. Sometimes the jackpot signal with a time saving is output later than the timing of outputting the jackpot signal with a time saving.

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

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

  With this, the effect design is stopped and displayed with a sudden design that is indistinguishable from the missed design, and when a jackpot effect and a probability change state following this occur, the jackpot signal with a time saving is output with a delay, so the game's intent Can be further reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the JUB jackpot is to be generated, the fact that the jackpot has been generated is displayed on the effect symbol display device 91, and after the occurrence of the jackpot is displayed, the jackpot signal with a time saving is output.

  As a result, the player can hold the expectation that the JUB jackpot will be generated until the jackpot occurrence is displayed, so that it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that a sudden jackpot is generated, the effect design is stopped and displayed with a sudden symbol that is indistinguishable and a sudden jackpot is generated, and an indeterminate jackpot or a sudden jackpot is generated. Sometimes the jackpot signal with a time saving is output later than the timing of outputting the jackpot signal with a time saving.

  As a result, when it is determined that a non-probable variable jackpot or a probable variable jackpot is generated, a jackpot signal with time saving is output, whereas when it is determined that a sudden jackpot is generated, a jackpot signal with time shortening is output with a delay. Therefore, the player cannot immediately understand that the sudden jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. Further, when the small hit is set, the player cannot immediately understand that the sudden big hit or the small hit has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. Further, in the case of displaying the transition to the probability changing state after the occurrence of the sudden jackpot, the player cannot immediately understand that the sudden jackpot has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device 500. Further, if the output timing of the jackpot signal with time saving is later than the display, the player can have the expectation that the sudden jackpot will occur until it is displayed that the sudden jackpot has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered.

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

  As a result, the effect design is stopped and displayed with a sudden design that is indistinguishable from the outlying design, and when a probability variation state occurs, the jackpot signal with a shortened working hour is output with a delay, which may further reduce the taste of the game. It can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to generate a sudden jackpot, the effect symbol display device 91 displays the transition to the probability variation state, and outputs the time saving jackpot signal after displaying the transition to the probability variation state. To do.

  As a result, the player can hold the expectation that a sudden jackpot will occur until the transition to the probability-changed state is displayed, and thus the possibility of the game being played can be further reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 91 corresponds to the display means of the invention 1 or 3, the latch circuit of the main control device 162 corresponds to the signal holding means of the invention 6, and the payout control device 242 is the invention. 4 corresponds to the game ball payout means, and steps S202, S204, S306, and S518 correspond to the lottery means of the invention 1 or 2. Further, steps S702 to S706, S714 and S716 correspond to the first prize state generating means of the invention 1 or 4, or the second prize state generating means of the invention 1, 2 or 4, and steps S806, S814 and S816 are The invention corresponds to the prize state signal output means of the inventions 1, 3, 5 to 7.

  Further, in the present embodiment, steps S1418, S1410 to S1414 correspond to the second special prize state occurrence display means of invention 3, and steps S1420, S1412, S1414 correspond to the identification information changing means of invention 1, and The probability variation jackpot or the probability variation jackpot corresponds to the first special prize state of Invention 1 or 4. The JUB jackpot corresponds to the second prize state of inventions 1 to 4, the production symbol corresponds to the identification information of invention 1, and the jackpot signal with a time saving is the prize state signal of inventions 1, 3, 5 to 7. It corresponds to.

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

  The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the external output processing in step S500 controls whether or not to output the jackpot signal with time saving. Note that only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described below, and the overlapping parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

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

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

In step S900, it is determined whether or not the jackpot signal data with time saving is set in the command buffer, and it is determined that the jackpot signal data with time saving is set (YES).
Moves to step S902.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot based on the hit type information, and it is determined that it is a JUB jackpot or a sudden jackpot (YES).
Moves to step S904.

In step S904, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has passed since the time saving jackpot signal data was set in the command buffer, and when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed (YES) Moves to step S906 and outputs the jackpot signal with time saving to the external terminal board 2
It outputs from 13 and it transfers to step S908.

  In step S908, another output process of transmitting the command set in the command buffer of the RAM 314 to the payout control device 242, the power supply and firing control device 243 or the voice lamp control device 143 is executed, and the series of processes is ended. To return to the original processing.

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

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

  In step S912, it is determined whether or not the time saving state is present. When it is determined that the time saving state is present (YES), the process proceeds to step S914.

In step S914, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]) has passed since the time reduction jackpot signal data was set in the command buffer, and when it is determined that the predetermined time has passed (YES) Moves to step S916 and outputs the jackpot signal with time saving to the external terminal board 2
It outputs from 13 and it transfers to step S908.

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

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

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

  When the special winning opening opening/closing process is executed in step S508, the process proceeds to step S854 as shown in FIG.

In step S854, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a small hit based on the hit type information, and if it is a big hit or a small hit (YES), the step S856.
Move to.

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

In step S858, a hit effect start process of storing an opening command corresponding to the non-probability-varying jackpot, the probability-varying jackpot, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, the latent jackpot or the jackpot in the command buffer is executed. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the opening command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 143 via the output port 318.

  When the process of step S858 ends, the process shifts to step S860, and the jackpot signal data with time saving is stored in the command buffer. As a result, in the external output process of step S500, the external terminal board 213 outputs the time reduction jackpot signal that becomes the HIGH level signal at a timing corresponding to the non-probable-variable jackpot, the probability-variable jackpot, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, the latent jackpot or the jackpot. Is output from.

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S836 that it is not the timing to start the round (NO), the process proceeds to step S840, it is determined whether or not the round is continuing, and it is determined that the round is continuing. In the case (YES), the process proceeds to step S842 to end the series of processes and return to the original process.

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

In step S846, "1" is added to the number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S848, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds, and when it is determined that the number of rounds exceeds the maximum number of rounds (YES), Then, the process proceeds to step S850 to end the series of processes and return to the original process.

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

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

  [Effects] In this way, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the JUB jackpot or the sudden jackpot is generated, the jackpot with time reduction is hit after a predetermined time has elapsed since the jackpot signal data with time saving was set in the command buffer. Output a signal. Further, when it is determined that the latent likelihood jackpot is to be generated, the jackpot signal with a time saving is output after a lapse of a predetermined time after the jackpot signal with a saving time is set in the command buffer only in the time saving state. Further, when it is determined that the non-probability-variable jackpot or the probability-variable jackpot is generated, the jackpot signal with time saving is immediately output when the jackpot signal data with time saving is set in the command buffer.

  As a result, in the big winning opening and closing process, regardless of whether the jackpot is a non-probable jackpot, a probable jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot or a jackpot, the jackpot signal data with the time saving is started at the timing of the jackpot performance or the jackpot performance. Since it only needs to be stored in the command buffer, the special winning opening/closing process is simplified.

In the present embodiment, the RAM 314 corresponds to the storage means of the eighth invention, and the time saving/big hit signal data corresponds to the prize state signal data of the eighth invention.

  In the first and second embodiments, when the latent likelihood jackpot is the time saving state, the jackpot signal with a time saving is delayed and output for a predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to configure so that the data is output almost simultaneously with the transmission of 5 in FIG.

  In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the JUB jackpot and the sudden jackpot output the jackpot signal with time saving with a delay of a predetermined time, and the jackpot jackpot and the jackpot do not output the jackpot signal with time saving. Although it is configured, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the JUB jackpot and the sudden jackpot, it outputs a jackpot signal with a time saving from the time of transmitting the opening commands 3 and 4 to the time of transmitting the ending commands 3 and 4, and in the latent jackpot and the jackpot, It can also be configured to output a jackpot signal with a time saving from the time when the opening commands 3 and 4 are transmitted to a predetermined time (for example, 25 [s]).

  As a result, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot, the latent jackpot, and the jackpot are all output a time saving jackpot signal from the opening command until a predetermined time elapses. Cannot be distinguished.

  Further, although the call lamp device 500 is connected to the pachinko machine 10 and the hall computer 530 in the first and second embodiments, the present invention is not limited to this, and the call lamp device 500 and the hall computer 530 are connected to each other. The device 500 may be connected to the hall computer 530.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, in the time saving state, the variation time of the effect symbol is shorter than that in the normal state, and the winning opportunities to the start winning port 84 are controlled to be greater than those in the normal state. However, not limited to this, the variation time of the effect symbol does not change from the normal state, and it is also possible to perform control so that only the winning opportunity to the starting winning opening 84 is higher than the normal state. In short, in the time-saving state, at least suppressing the digestion of the game balls may be realized.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the stop type command is configured as a command for designating a deviation symbol, a non-probability variation symbol, a probability variation symbol, or an abrupt probability symbol, but is not limited to this, and the deviation, the jackpot type It can also be configured as a command for designating a symbol corresponding to a small hit. In this case, the stop type command, a command for specifying the stop symbol at the time of disengagement, a command for specifying the stop symbol for the non-probability variation jackpot, and a command for specifying the stop symbol for the probability variation jackpot, JUB command to specify the stop symbol at the time of jackpot, command to specify the stop symbol at the time of sudden jackpot, command to specify the stop symbol at the time of latent hit jackpot, stop symbol at the time of small hit Command to specify.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the process of clearing the jackpot signal data with time saving (steps S710 and S712) is provided after the process of step S708, but the process is not limited to this, and the process of step S850 is not limited thereto. Can also be provided next to.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the latch circuit (not shown) of the main controller 162 outputs the HIGH level signal until the command buffer big hit signal data in the command buffer is cleared. Although the time saving jackpot signal is latched for the main processing execution cycle after the time saving jackpot signal is output, the present invention is not limited to this, and a latch circuit is not provided, and the HIGH level is set for each main processing execution cycle. It is also possible to configure so that the signal is output for a predetermined time (time shorter than the execution cycle). This eliminates the need for providing a latch circuit, which simplifies the configuration.

  In addition, in the first and second embodiments, it is assumed that nine game balls are won in the special winning opening 83a as the ending condition of the long opening round, the ending condition of the short opening round and the ending condition of the small hit production. However, not limited to this, the number of game balls as the end condition of the long open round, the number of game balls as the end condition of the short open round, and the number of game balls as the end condition of the small hit production may be different from each other.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the call lamp device 500 is provided separately from the pachinko machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the call lamp device 500 may be incorporated in the pachinko machine 10. ..

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the JUB jackpot, the sudden jackpot or the latent jackpot is configured to output the jackpot signal with time saving just before the end of the short opening round, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be configured to output a jackpot signal with time saving after the end of the opening round.

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

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

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the common variation pattern table 406 for the big hit and the outlier is not particularly provided, but it is also possible to provide the variation pattern table 406 for both the big hit and the outset.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, there are a plurality of values such as the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS, the value of the reach random number counter C3, the type of jackpot and the miss, the jackpot type, and the value N of the number of reserved balls. Although the variation pattern is determined based on the element, the variation pattern is not limited to this, and the variation pattern may be determined based on at least one of these elements.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the winning in the starting winning opening 84 is set to be held up to four times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of winnings is three times or less, or five times or more. It is also possible to set to hold until (for example, 8 times). Further, since the effect symbol display device 91 displays the holding ball symbols Rm1 to Rm4, the holding lamp 96 may not be provided. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, the holding lamp 96 does not have to perform lighting display.

  In addition, in the first and second embodiments, the passage of the through gate 85 is set to be held up to 4 times at maximum, but not limited to this, the number of times is 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, , 8 times). Further, since the special symbol display device 93 indicates the number of holding balls, the holding lamp 95 does not have to be provided, and the holding lamp 95 does not have to perform lighting display.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the variable display of the normal symbol is configured to be performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of the lamp on the display unit 94a, but it is not limited to this, and a special symbol display device It is also possible to configure to use 93 or the effect symbol display device 91. Similarly, the effect symbol display device 91 may perform the lighting display corresponding to the lighting of the hold lamp 95.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, when a big hit occurs, the normally-closed special winning opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening 83a, 15 game balls are provided. Is configured to be paid out as a prize ball, but the jackpot is not limited to this. A big winning opening that is opened and closed separately from the big winning opening 83a is provided in the game area, and when the jackpot is hit, the big winning opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins the big winning opening 83a It is also possible to configure a gaming state in which a separately provided special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time as a big hit.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the fluctuation pattern random number counter CS is used to determine the fluctuation pattern, but instead of this, three fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are used. Can be configured to determine the fluctuation pattern.

  The fluctuation type counter CS1 is configured as a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “198”, for example. Each time it is updated, "1" is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value ("198"), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the fluctuation type counter CS1, the initial value is set to "0".

  The fluctuation type counter CS2 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “240”. Each time it is updated, “1” is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value (“240”), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the fluctuation type counter CS2, the initial value is set to "0".

  Based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1, a rough fluctuation time of normal reach, super reach, special reach, etc. is determined. Further, based on the value of the variation type counter CS2, the variation time (in other words, the variation symbol number) until the final stop symbol (middle symbol) is stopped and displayed after the reach effect is determined. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 302 determines the reach type of the effect design and the mode of fine variation display. Therefore, by combining the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a variety of fluctuation patterns. Further, the variation display mode can be determined only by the variation type counter CS1, or the variation display mode can also be determined by the combination of the variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

  The fluctuation type counter CS3 is configured as, for example, a loop counter that can take any value in the numerical range of “0” to “162”. Each time it is updated, “1” is added to the current value, and when it exceeds the maximum value (“162”), it is returned to the initial value. In the case of the fluctuation type counter CS3, the initial value is set to "0".

In the effect symbol display device 91, in addition to the variable display of the effect symbol, a notice effect of sliding the effect symbol that is variably displayed or passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, an effect pattern in which the time required for the notice effect is added to the variation time, an effect pattern in which the variation time is subtracted to reduce the time in which the variation is displayed, or an effect pattern in which the variation time is not added or subtracted To be selected. As for the variation type counter CS3, as with the variation pattern table 406, a plurality of effect pattern tables having different ranges of random number counter values for selecting effect patterns are provided. Each effect pattern table is configured such that the selection ratio of each effect pattern differs depending on whether the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the probable change state or the normal state, the number of reserved balls, or the like.

  As the addition/subtraction value of the presentation time, for example, based on the value of the variation type counter CS3, when the variation display time is not changed, when the variation display time is added by 1 second, when the variation display time is added by 2 seconds, Four types of addition/subtraction values when the display time is subtracted by 1 second are determined. In addition, when the variation time is added or subtracted, the notice design in which the expected value of the jackpot is high is performed on the production symbol display device 91. Further, in the case of a big hit, the probability that the additional value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, so the player can expect a big hit by confirming the notice effect.

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

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

  In the probability variation state, since a big hit is likely to occur, the range of the random number counter value corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern is "10" to "238" and the wide variation pattern table 406 is set so that the reach effect is not selected more than necessary. Selected, making it easier to select non-reach outliers. In this variation pattern table 406, the range of the random number counter value corresponding to the variation pattern of out-of-reach becomes narrow as "0" to "9", and out-of-reach becomes difficult to be selected. Therefore, in the probability change state, it is difficult to select the reach effect, so that the number of times of variable display per unit time increases, and the big hit is likely to occur early.

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

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

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the audio lamp control device 143 is configured to control the display control device 302, but instead of this, the display control device 302 controls the audio lamp control device 143. It can also be configured to do so. Further, instead of the voice lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302, a single control device having both functions of the voice lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302 may be provided.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, main controller 162 sends a command to audio lamp controller 143 so that main controller 162 controls display controller 302 via audio lamp controller 143. Although the control is performed indirectly, the main control device 162 may directly control the display control device 302 by directly transmitting a command to the display control device 302.

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

  As a result, main controller 162 does not have to determine the variation pattern, and thus the processing load on main controller 162 can be reduced.

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

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like. For example, a pachinko machine in which an electric auditory product opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins in a specific area of a special device, a pachinko machine in which a right occurs when a game ball wins in a specific area of a special device, and becomes a jackpot. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine equipped with, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball, and other types of pachinko machines. Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine or the like in which the game balls are not lent through the ball lending device Y.

  The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is, for example, a well-known one in which the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where the coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. Is. Therefore, the basic concept of the slot machine is to include a display device that variably displays an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirms the identification information, and operates a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Fluctuating display of the identification information is started as a trigger, and triggered by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button), or after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed and displayed. When the combination of the identification information at the time of stop is a specific one, it is a slot machine for generating a special prize state that gives a predetermined game value to the player”. In this case, typical examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

Further, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated. The basic concept of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated is as follows: "A display device is provided for variably displaying an identification information sequence composed of a plurality of identification information and then the identification information is fixedly displayed. For example, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on the operation of a button, the variable display of the identification information is started with the operation of the starting operation means (for example, operation lever) as a trigger, and the stop operation means (for example, stop If the change display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed by the operation of the button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and the combination of the identification information at the time of the stop is a specific one, the player is notified. It becomes a gaming machine that generates a special prize state that gives a predetermined gaming value." In this case, the player is provided with a large amount of game balls in the lower tray.

  Further, in addition to the inventions described in the section “Means for Solving the Problems”, the following inventions can be adopted. Hereinafter, the operation, effect, and definition of terms will be described as necessary. Note that Inventions B and C can also be applied to Invention A. The invention C can also be applied to the invention B.

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, in the case of a sudden jackpot, the purpose is to give unexpectedness as if it suddenly transitioned to a probability changing state without being a jackpot, but for a calling lamp device, a sudden jackpot. Since the jackpot signal is output when the occurrence of, the player can know that the sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device, and there is a problem that the taste of the game is lowered.

  In addition, for example, as another game type, when the abrupt confirmation symbol is stopped and displayed, a very short time hit is generated, and then the second collision large jackpot in which the game state does not change is set, the player sees the abrupt confirmation symbol. It is not possible to distinguish whether it is the sudden jackpot or the second sudden jackpot, and I have the hope that a sudden jackpot will occur. However, since the jackpot signal is output to the calling lamp device when the sudden jackpot is generated, the player recognizes that the sudden jackpot or the second sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device. Therefore, there is a problem that the taste of the game is lowered.

  Further, for example, when displaying that the abrupt jackpot has occurred after the occurrence of the abrupt jackpot, the player does not know whether or not the abrupt jackpot has occurred until the display is displayed, and the abrupt jackpot may occur. Hold the expectations of. However, since a jackpot signal is output to the calling lamp device when a sudden jackpot is generated, the player can see that the sudden jackpot has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device even before the display. There is a problem that the player can grasp the game and the taste of the game decreases.

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

  When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state generating means causes the identification information to be stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first prize state is generated. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the second special prize state generation means stops and displays the identification information with contents other than the predetermined contents, and the second special prize is displayed. A condition occurs. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed with contents other than the predetermined contents, it is difficult to recognize that the prize state has occurred. The prize status signal output means does not output the prize status signal.

  As a result, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the prize state signal is not output. Cannot see that the second prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when the second collision jackpot is set as another game type, the player cannot recognize that the second prize state has occurred even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when displaying that the sudden big hit has occurred after the sudden big hit has occurred, the player cannot recognize that the second special prize state has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. .. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered, as compared with the related art.

  Here, as the establishment of the predetermined condition, in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, a game ball is won in the starting winning opening, and in the case of a pachi-slot machine, for example, an operation lever for instructing the game start is operated. Is included. The same applies to the gaming machines of Inventions B1 and C1 below.

  Further, the special prize state refers to a game state in which a game value that is advantageous to the player is given, and in the case of a pachinko machine, for example, an uncertain jackpot, a jackpot jackpot, a JUB jackpot, a sudden jackpot, a latent jackpot, and a jackpot. In the case of a pachislot machine, for example, a big bonus, a challenge time, and a small role are included. The same applies to the gaming machines of Inventions B1 and C1 below.

  Further, the identification information means characters, figures, patterns, images, codes, symbols, colors and other visually identifiable information, acoustic and other information identifiable by the five senses other than visual sense, or a combination thereof. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of the inventions B1 and C1.

  Further, the change display of the identification information includes, for example, sequentially changing and displaying the identification information, such as LED display, and displaying the identification information while changing the identification information. Therefore, a change is not necessarily a change. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of the inventions B1 and C1.

  Further, either the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content or the timing at which the prize state is generated may be earlier, or may be simultaneous. If the timing at which the identification information is stopped and displayed is earlier, the expectation for the prize state can be improved. On the other hand, if the timing of generating the prize state is earlier, the unexpectedness can be improved. The same applies to the gaming machines of Inventions B1 and C1 below.

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

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

  As a result, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a content other than the predetermined content, and when a high-probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the prize state signal is not output. It is possible to obtain the effect of further reducing the possibility of decrease in

[Invention A3] Further, the gaming machine of Invention A3 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions A1 and A2,
The first special prize state generation means sets the special prize state in which the player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, the first special prize state is a time saving state in which the change time of the identification information is shortened more than a predetermined time. As
The prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal when it is determined that the second prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the time saving state. To do.

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

  When it is determined that the second prize state is to be generated in the time saving state, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal.

  Thereby, even when it is determined that the second special prize state is generated, the special prize state signal is output in the case of the time saving state, so that it is possible to recognize that the calling lamp device or the like has generated the time saving state. The effect is obtained.

[Invention A4] Further, in the gaming machine of invention A4,
When it is determined that the special prize state signal output means generates the second special prize state based on the lottery result of the lottery means in the time saving state, the special prize state is generated when the first special prize state occurs. It is characterized in that the award state signal is output later than the timing of outputting the signal.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second prize state is generated in the time saving state, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal when the first prize state occurs. After that, the prize status signal is output.

  As a result, the player cannot immediately recognize that the second prize state has occurred even when looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect of reducing the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced.

[Invention A5] Further, the gaming machine of Invention A5 is the gaming machine of any one of Inventions A1 to A4.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that allows the game ball to be won is opened.
And a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball is won in the winning opening,
The first prize state generating means executes a long open round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generation means may perform a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the first prize state generation means executes the long open round. At this time, when a game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball payout means pays out the game ball.

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

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

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the prize state signal for a predetermined time after the prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the prize status signal output means is realized by an interrupt process, the prize status signal is constantly output, and thus the calling lamp device or the like can easily detect the prize status signal.

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, in the case where the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration is simplified.

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

  With such a configuration, when the predetermined condition is met, the lottery means performs the lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, and the identification information changing means displays the identification information on the display means. Is changed and displayed.

  When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state generating means causes the identification information to be stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first prize state is generated. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal.

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

  Accordingly, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output with a delay. The player cannot immediately understand that the second special prize state has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Also, for example, when the second collision jackpot is set as another game type, the player cannot immediately recognize that the second prize state has occurred even when looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when displaying that the sudden big hit has occurred after the sudden big hit has occurred, the player should immediately understand that the second special prize state has occurred, even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. I can't. Furthermore, if the output timing of the prize state signal is later than the display, the player can hold the expectation that the second prize state will occur until it is displayed that a sudden big hit has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered, as compared with the related art.

[Invention B2] Furthermore, the gaming machine of invention B2 is the same as the gaming machine of invention B1.
The second special prize state generation means is a special prize state in which a player is given a higher game value than the normal state, and subsequently, a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state. It is characterized in that it is generated as the second prize state.

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

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

[Invention B3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of invention B3 is the gaming machine of any one of inventions B1 and B2,
Further, a second prize state generation display means for displaying on the display means that the second prize state has occurred,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal after the occurrence of the second award state is displayed on the second award state generation display means.

  With such a configuration, the second special prize state occurrence display means displays the occurrence of the second special prize state on the display means. When it is determined to generate the second prize state, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after the occurrence of the second prize state is displayed.

  As a result, the player can hold the expectation that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, so that it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will decrease. The effect that can be obtained is obtained.

[Invention B4] Furthermore, the gaming machine of invention B4 is the gaming machine of any one of inventions B1 to B3.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is to be generated, a winning opening that allows the game ball to be won is opened.
And a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball is won in the winning opening,
The first prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generation means may perform a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round, and then execute the long opening round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the first prize state generation means executes the long open round. At this time, when a game ball wins the opened winning opening, the game ball payout means pays out the game ball.

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

[Invention B5] Further, in the gaming machine of invention B5, in the gaming machine of invention B4,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal after or just before the end of the short opening round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second prize state is to be generated, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after or just before the end of the short opening round.

  As a result, the player cannot immediately recognize that the second prize state has occurred, either by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like, or by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced.

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means holds the prize state signal for a predetermined time after the prize state signal is output. Therefore, even when the prize status signal output means is realized by an interrupt process, the prize status signal is constantly output, and thus the calling lamp device or the like can easily detect the prize status signal.

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, in the case where the special prize state signal output means is realized by the interrupt processing, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration is simplified.

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the second prize state generation means stores the prize state signal data in the storage means when the second prize state occurs. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the prize state signal data was stored in the storage means.

  Accordingly, since it is only necessary to store the prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first prize state or the second prize state, the configurations of the first prize state generating means and the second prize state generating means are simplified. The effect of becoming is obtained.

[Invention C1] On the other hand, the gaming machine of Invention C1 is
A lottery means for performing a lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state upon the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means,
When it is determined that the first prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first prize state generating means is configured to generate the first prize state. ,
When it is determined that the second special prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a content other than the predetermined content, and the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is the normal state. Second special prize state generation means for generating a higher probability state as the second special prize state,
And a prize status signal output means for outputting a prize status signal indicating occurrence of the prize status,
When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. When it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output later than the timing of outputting the prize state signal when the first prize state is generated.

  With such a configuration, when the predetermined condition is met, the lottery means performs the lottery for generating the first special prize state or the second special prize state, and the identification information changing means displays the identification information on the display means. Is changed and displayed.

  When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state generating means causes the identification information to be stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and the first prize state is generated. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal.

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

  Accordingly, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output, whereas when it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the prize state signal is output with a delay. The player cannot immediately recognize that the second special prize state has occurred by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when the second collision jackpot is set as another game type, the player cannot immediately recognize that the second prize state has occurred, even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. Further, for example, when displaying that the sudden big hit has occurred after the sudden big hit has occurred, the player should immediately understand that the second special prize state has occurred, even by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like. I can't. Furthermore, if the output timing of the prize state signal is later than the display, the player can hold the expectation that the second prize state will occur until it is displayed that a sudden big hit has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is possible to reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is lowered as compared with the conventional case.

  In addition, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a content other than the predetermined content, and when a high probability state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state occurs, the prize state signal is output with a delay, so the game The effect that it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the item will decrease.

[Invention C2] Further, in the gaming machine of invention C2, in the gaming machine of invention C1,
Further, a second prize state generation display means for displaying on the display means that the second prize state has occurred,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal after the occurrence of the second award state is displayed on the second award state generation display means.

  With such a configuration, the second special prize state occurrence display means displays the occurrence of the second special prize state on the display means. When it is determined to generate the second prize state, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after the occurrence of the second prize state is displayed.

  As a result, the player can hold the expectation that the second special prize state will occur until the occurrence of the second special prize state is displayed, so that it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game will decrease. The effect that can be obtained is obtained.

[Invention C3] Furthermore, the gaming machine of invention C3 is the gaming machine of any one of inventions C1 and C2,
Furthermore, when it is determined that the first special prize state or the second special prize state is generated, a winning opening that allows the game ball to be won and is opened.
And a game ball payout means for paying out the game ball when the game ball is won in the winning opening,
The first prize state generating means executes a long opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time in one round,
The second special prize state generation means may perform a short opening round in which the winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time in one round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the first prize state is generated, the first prize state generation means executes the long open round. At this time, when a game ball is won in the opened winning opening, the game ball is paid out by the game ball payout means.

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

[Invention C4] Further, in the gaming machine of invention C4, in the gaming machine of invention C3,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal after or just before the end of the short opening round.

  With such a configuration, when it is determined that the second prize state is to be generated, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after or just before the end of the short opening round.

  As a result, the player cannot immediately understand that the second prize state has occurred, either by looking at the display of the calling lamp device or the like or by looking at the operation of the winning opening. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the taste of the game is reduced.

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

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals, and the signal holding means outputs the prize state signal and holds the prize state signal for a predetermined time. Therefore, even when the prize status signal output means is realized by an interrupt process, the prize status signal is constantly output, and thus the calling lamp device or the like can easily detect the prize status signal.

[Invention C6] Furthermore, the gaming machine of invention C6 is the gaming machine of any one of inventions C1 to C4,
The award state signal output means outputs the award state signal at predetermined time intervals.

  With such a configuration, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal at predetermined time intervals. Therefore, in the case where the prize state signal output means is realized by an interrupt process, the signal holding means need not be provided, and the configuration is simplified.

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second prize state is generated, the second prize state generation means stores the prize state signal data in the storage means when the second prize state occurs. Then, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal after a predetermined time has elapsed since the prize state signal data was stored in the storage means.

  Accordingly, since it is only necessary to store the prize state signal data in the storage means at the timing of generating the first prize state or the second prize state, the configurations of the first prize state generating means and the second prize state generating means are simplified. The effect of becoming is obtained.

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24... Error display lamp part, 25... Award ball lamp part, 26... Speaker part, 31... Upper bulge part, 32... Lower bulge part, 33... Upper plate, 34... Lower plate, 35... Operation button, 36 ...Ball lending operation device, 37...Ball lending button, 38...Return button, 39...Frequency display section, 41...Game ball launching handle, 81...Game board, 81a...Base plate, 82...General winning opening, 83...Variable winning Device, 83a...Large winning opening, 84...Starting winning opening, 85...Through gate, 86...Variable display unit, 87...Out opening, 88...Nail, 91...Direction symbol display device, 92...Center frame, 93...Special symbol Display device, 93a... LED, 93b, 242a... 7 segment display device, 94... Ordinary symbol display device, 94a, 502... Display part, 95, 96... Reserved lamp, 101... Inner rail, 102... Outer rail,
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Claims (1)

A lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to generate the first special prize state or the second special prize state upon the establishment of a predetermined condition;
Identification information changing means for changing and displaying the identification information on the display means,
When the winning by the lottery by the lottery means, the winning means in which the game ball is in an open state capable of entering,
When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a predetermined content, and when the predetermined number of game balls do not enter, the prize winning means is A first prize state generating means for generating a prize state in which a long opening operation that is opened for a predetermined time is executed a plurality of times;
When it is determined that the second special prize state is to be generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the identification information is stopped and displayed with a content other than the predetermined content, and a short release that is opened for a shorter time than the predetermined time A special prize state in which the operation is executed a plurality of times, and a predetermined high-probability game state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means is higher than the normal state without causing the winning means to perform the long opening operation after the special prize state. A second prize state generating means for generating;
A prize status signal output means for outputting a predetermined prize status signal,
The state transition display means for performing a predetermined display corresponding to the transition to the predetermined high probability game state,
When it is determined that the first prize state is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the prize state signal output means outputs the prize state signal, and based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the first prize state signal is output. 2 When it is determined that the special prize state is to be generated, the special prize state signal is output after the short opening operation has been executed a predetermined number of times or just before the execution of the short opening operation of the predetermined number of times is completed.
The game machine characterized in that the state transition display means performs the predetermined display after the start of the prize state in which the short opening operation is executed a plurality of times.

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