JP2020141759A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of reducing a processing load.SOLUTION: A game machine includes main control means for executing a processing related to progress of a game, based on ball entry of a game ball into a plurality of ball entry components disposed on a game board, and performance control means for executing a processing related to a performance of the game, based on the processing by the main control means. The performance control means has a constitution for executing prescribed error determination, based on a content of a prescribed command transmitted from the main control means based on ball entry of the game ball into a ball entry component.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing error determination.

Conventionally, in a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine, in order to deal with illegal games of some players, it is known that the main control circuit side executes various error determination processes related to the progress of the game. ..

JP-A-2017-148405

However, the above-mentioned gaming machine has a drawback that the processing load becomes large because the error determination is executed on the main control circuit side.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of reducing a processing load.

As a configuration of the present invention for solving the above problems, a main control means for executing a process related to the progress of a game based on the entry of a game ball into a plurality of entry parts arranged on a game board, and a main control means. A game machine including an effect control means for executing a process related to a game effect based on a process by the control means, and the effect control means is a main control means triggered by the entry of the game ball into a ball entry component. Based on the content of the predetermined command sent from, the predetermined error judgment is executed. Further, the effect control means may be configured to execute an error determination regarding the number of prize balls of the game ball based on the information regarding the number of prize balls included in the predetermined command.
It should be noted that the outline of the above invention does not enumerate all the necessary features of the present invention, and individual configurations constituting the feature group may also be an invention.

According to the gaming machine according to each of the above configurations, the processing load on the main control circuit side can be reduced.

It is a schematic perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a control block diagram of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of the hold storage area. It is a figure which shows the outline of the special figure hit / fail judgment table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the special figure type determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state setting table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the normal figure hit / fail judgment table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the outline of the opening / closing body operation table. It is a schematic diagram which shows the change of a game state, playability and the like. It is a schematic diagram which shows the setting of a game state. It is a flow chart which shows the CPU initialization processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the evacuation processing when the power of the main control circuit is turned off. It is a flow chart which shows the timer interrupt processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the switch management process of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st start port passage processing of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the process of passing through the 2nd start port of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol random number acquisition processing of a main control circuit. Special figure It is a figure explaining a game management phase. It is a flow diagram which shows the special figure game management process of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the special symbol change waiting process of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the processing during special symbol change of a main control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the processing after the special symbol stop of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the processing before opening the big prize opening of a main control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the opening / closing switching process of a big winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows the big prize opening opening control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the big prize opening closure effective processing. It is a flow chart which shows the big hit game end weight processing. It is a flow figure which shows the small hit game end weight processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect symbol S. It is a figure which shows the flow from the fluctuation start of the effect symbol S to the stop display. It is a flow chart which shows the sub CPU initialization processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the subtimer interrupt processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow diagram which shows the variation pattern command reception processing of an effect control circuit. It is a figure which shows the outline of the variation effect pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows the time schedule management process of an effect control circuit. It is a flow figure which shows the out-ball count processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow figure which shows the base abnormality error determination processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the winning frequency abnormality error determination processing of an effect control circuit. It is a flow chart which shows the big prize opening excess prize error determination processing.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are means for solving the invention. Is not always required.

[About the overall configuration of the game machine]
The pachinko machine 1 as an example of the game machine has a vertically rectangular machine frame 2 installed in the island equipment of the game hall and a main body frame 3 which is openably and closably attached to one side of the machine frame 2 by a hinge mechanism. And the game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3, a glass window 4A which is pivotally attached to the front of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and provided below the glass window 4A and the glass window 4A arranged in the central portion. The main configuration includes a panel frame 4 having a saucer 6, a handle unit 7 projecting forward from one lower side of the panel frame 4, and speaker units 8 arranged on both upper sides of the panel frame 4. In a state where the panel frame 4 is closed to the main body frame 3, the player seated in front of the pachinko machine 1 is housed in the main body frame 3 through the glass window 4A arranged in the panel frame 4. It is possible to visually recognize the game area 31 of the game board 30.

At the center of the saucer 6, an operation mechanism 9 as an operation means that can be operated by the player is arranged. The operation mechanism 9 is composed of a circular push button 9A that can be pressed by the player and a dial 9B that can be rotated by the player around the push button 9A. The operation mechanism 9 is connected to the effect control circuit 200 described later, and the signals output from the push button 9A and the dial 9B are input to the effect control circuit 200 side. The effect control circuit 200 controls the display and operation of the main display device 80 according to, for example, the input timing of the push button 9A. In addition to this, the saucer 6 is provided with a ball lending button, a return button, and the like, and the number of balls that can be rented recorded on a recording medium such as an IC card inserted into a CR unit (not shown) by operating these buttons. The operation of lending the game ball corresponding to the above, or the operation of returning the recording medium is executed.

[About the composition of the game board]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 housed in the main body frame 3 is formed with a game area 31 partitioned by an outer guide rail 27 and an inner guide rail 28 in a substantially circular shape. The game area 31 is a space formed between the front surface of the game board 30 and the rear surface of the glass window 4A, and is an area in which a game ball launched by a launching mechanism (not shown) can flow down. In addition to this, a large number of nails are arranged on the game board 30, and the game ball launched by the launching mechanism (not shown) by the operation of the handle unit 7 of the player is irregular due to the large number of nails and the windmill. It flows down in the game area 31 while being guided by. The game area 31 is roughly divided into a left-handed area EL and a right-handed area ER with the line CL as a boundary, and by adjusting the strength of launching the game ball by the operation of the handle unit 7, any of the game balls can be obtained. You can choose whether to let it flow down the area.
Further, the game ball flowing down the left-handed area EL and the right-handed area ER cannot pass through or enter the game component arranged in the other area due to the structure of the board surface, and is divided into independent areas. There is.

On the board surface of the game board 30, a first start winning part 60, a second starting winning part 62, a large winning part 64, a general winning gate 68, and a general winning part (not shown) are arranged. A game ball enters or passes through a part, and switches built into each part (first start port detection switch SW1, second start port detection switch SW2, big prize opening detection switch SW3, specific area detection switch SW4, normal When detected by the gate detection switch SW5 and the general winning opening detection switch SW6), a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to each winning component are paid out and a predetermined process is executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, when the game ball enters either the first starting prize component 60 or the second starting winning component 62, the prize ball is paid out and the large prize component 64 is opened to open the game. Various types of lottery, including a lottery regarding whether or not a special game (big hit game, small hit game) that fosters an advantageous state for the person can be executed, a lottery for determining the mode of the special game, or the game state after the special game. The lottery is executed by the main control circuit 100. That is, the entry of the game ball into the first start winning component 60 and the second start winning component 62 is an opportunity to receive the above-mentioned various lottery.

The first start winning component 60 is a winning component arranged in the left-handed region EL, is located at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game board 30, and has a ball entry port 60a having an upper opening. The second starting winning component 62 is a winning component disposed above the right-handed region ER, and includes a ball entry port 62b having a side opening and an opening / closing body 62a that closes or opens the winning opening. The opening / closing body 62a is composed of a blade-shaped member that can be in a closed state and an open state, and when the blade-shaped member is in a closed state in which the blade-shaped member is upright in the vertical direction, a wall portion 63 close to the upper edge portion of the ball entry port 62b. Due to the positional relationship with, the ball is prevented from entering the ball entry port 62b. On the other hand, in the open state in which the blade-shaped member is laid down in the left-right direction, a space is formed between the blade-shaped member and the wall portion 63 so that the game ball can flow down, and the ball can enter the ball entry port 62b. The opening / closing operation of the opening / closing body 62a is realized by driving the solenoid SOL1 described later. Further, the opening operation of the opening / closing body 62a is a lottery regarding whether or not the opening operation is executed by the main control circuit 100, triggered by the passage of the game ball through the normal drawing passing gate 68 arranged on the right side of the game area 31. It is executed when the result of is a hit. The normal drawing passage gate 68 is a gate-shaped game component having a vertical opening located upstream of the second start winning component 62 in the right-handed area ER, and only a game ball flowing down the right-handed area ER can pass through. It has become.

A large prize component 64 is arranged below the second start prize component 62 in the right-handed region ER. The grand prize component 64 has a horizontally long rectangular entry port 64a with an upper opening and an opening / closing body 66 that closes or opens the entry opening 64a. The opening / closing body 66 is a member capable of advancing / retreating in the front-rear direction of the game board 30 by driving a solenoid SOL2 described later, and the ball entry port 64a is closed in a state of protruding forward of the game board 30 to close the game board. The ball entry port 64a is opened in a state of being immersed behind 30. When the game ball reaches the big prize component 64 when the ball entry port 64a is closed, the game ball passes over the opening / closing body 66 and is guided to the downstream side via the slope. Further, in the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66, a predetermined lottery result regarding whether or not to execute a special game executed when the game ball enters the first start winning part 60 or the second starting winning part 62 is a "big hit". Or, it is executed when it becomes a "small hit". Further, although not shown, a distribution mechanism and a specific area (V area) are provided inside the large winning part 64, and a game in which the ball is entered by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66 during the small hit game. When the ball is distributed to the specific area side by the distribution mechanism and passes through the specific area, it is detected by the specific area detection switch SW4 arranged in the specific area, and a special game (passing through the specific area) is detected. The big hit game via the small hit game) is continuously executed. Further, the game ball that has not passed through the specific area is detected by the big prize component discharge detection switch SW8. The distribution rate to the specific area is set to a distribution rate at which at least one game ball can reach the specific area, and when the small hit game is acquired, the big hit game via the small hit game is set. It is a setting that the acquisition of is almost confirmed. However, for example, when the launch of the game ball is stopped during the small hit game, this is not the case, and the game ball may not be distributed to the specific area, but may be distributed to other areas and discharged.

An out port 69 is opened at the bottom of the game board 30. The out port 69 is an outlet for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the plurality of winning parts, and the game balls that have flowed down to the out port 69 pass through the back side of the game board 30. It is discharged to the outside of the machine. Although not shown, the game board 30 is also provided with other out ports, and the game balls are discharged from the out ports as well. The game ball that has entered the out port 69 and the game ball that has entered each of the above-mentioned winning parts are guided downward by a gutter arranged on the back surface of the game board 30, and an out ball detection switch (not shown) is shown. It is detected individually by SW7. That is, all the game balls launched into the game area 31 of the game board 30 are detected by the out-ball detection switch SW7.

Next, various display devices mounted on the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a main display device 80 having a substantially rectangular display screen D1 is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game board 30. The main display device 80 is a display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and an image related to the effect symbol S, which will be described later, and a pseudo-variation effect displayed along with the variation display of the effect symbol S are displayed on the display screen D1. , A variety of types of images are displayed, such as still images and moving images expressing reach effects, look-ahead effects, and images displayed during a special game. Then, the player enjoys the game while visually recognizing the pseudo-variation effect, the reach effect, and the look-ahead effect, which are mainly expressed according to the change of the effect symbol S displayed on the display screen D1. The image display control for the main display device 80 is executed by the effect control circuit 200 described later.

On the outside of the game area 31 of the game board 30, the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, the second special symbol hold display device 36B, and the normal symbol display A device 37 and a normal symbol hold display device 38 are provided. Each display device is controlled by the main control circuit 100 according to the progress of the game, and the game status is notified to the player by the change of the display.

[About the internal configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control means that controls the pachinko machine 1. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control circuit 100 that mainly controls basic operations related to the game in general, a payout control circuit 150 that mainly controls the payout operation, and a launch that mainly controls the launch operation of the game ball. It includes a control circuit 160 and an effect control circuit 200 that mainly controls the main display device 80 described above.

The main control circuit 100 includes a (main) CPU 100a, a (main) ROM 100b, and a (main) RAM 100c, and a program stored in the ROM 100b in advance corresponding to an input from each detection switch or timer described later by the CPU 100a is provided. It is read out, arithmetic processing is performed according to the program, and each of the above-mentioned devices connected to the main control circuit 100 is directly controlled, or various commands are given to the other payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200. Send. At this time, the RAM 100c functions as a work area during the calculation processing of the CPU 100a, and temporarily holds various data and commands necessary for the calculation.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control circuit 100 includes the first start port detection switch SW1 for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first start winning component 60, and the entry of the game ball into the second start winning component 62. A second start port detection switch SW2 for detecting a ball, a large winning opening detection switch SW3 for detecting the entry of a game ball into the large winning component 64, a specific area detection switch SW4 for detecting the passage of a game ball to a specific area, The normal figure gate detection switch SW5 that detects the passage of the game ball to the normal figure passing gate 68, the general winning opening detection switch SW6 that detects the entry of the game ball into the general winning parts (not shown), and the out that detects the out ball. The ball detection switch SW7 is connected, and the detection signal output from each detection switch is input to the main control circuit 100 side.

Further, the main control circuit 100 opens and closes the solenoid SOL1 for opening and closing the opening and closing body 62a provided in the second starting winning component 62 and the opening and closing body 66 provided in the large winning component 64. Solenoids for SOL2 are connected, and these solenoids are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100. Further, the main control circuit 100 includes a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, a normal symbol display device 37, and a normal symbol display device 37. The symbol hold display device 38 is connected, and these display devices are directly controlled by the main control circuit 100.

A payout control circuit 150 and an effect control circuit 200 are connected to the main control circuit 100. The payout control circuit 150 is a microcomputer provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM (not shown) like the main control circuit 100, and is communicably connected to the main control circuit 100. Further, an external information output terminal plate 151 is connected to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150. The external information output terminal plate 151 is provided on the host computer side where various information regarding the progress of the game output from the main control circuit 100 (CPU 100a) and the payout control circuit 150 (payout CPU) is provided at the pachinko machine 1 installation shop or the like. Send to.

A payout motor 152 for paying out prize balls to a player and a prize ball number counting switch 153 are connected to the payout control circuit 150. The payout control circuit 150 controls the payout motor 152 so that a predetermined number of prize balls is paid out based on the prize ball number information included in the payout command transmitted from the main control circuit 100. The prize balls paid out by driving the payout motor 152 are detected by the prize ball number counting switch 153, and the payout control circuit 150 side grasps whether or not an appropriate number of prize balls has been paid out. In addition, in the payout control circuit 150, the plate full tank detection switch 154 for detecting that the number of game balls exceeding the allowable number is stored in the saucer 6, and the doors of the panel frame 4 and the main body frame 3 are opened. Various switches such as the door open detection switch 155 that detects that the switch is connected are connected.

Further, the launch control circuit 160 includes a touch sensor 161 mounted in the handle unit 7, a launch volume 162, a ball feed motor 163 that feeds a game ball stored in a saucer 6 into a launch mechanism (not shown), and a launch mechanism. The ball launch motor 164 housed inside is connected. The launch control circuit 160 is a ball based on an input signal from the launch volume 162 that changes according to the amount of operation of the handle unit 7 by the player, subject to launch permission from the payout control circuit 150 and input from the touch sensor 161. The launch motor 164 is controlled to launch the game ball stored in the saucer 6 into the game area 31 by a predetermined launch force.

The effect control circuit 200 controls various effect displays and effect operations during the game progress and standby. The effect control circuit 200 includes a (sub) CPU 200a, a (sub) ROM 200b, and a (sub) RAM 200c, and communicates with the main control circuit 100 only from the main control circuit 100 to the effect control circuit 200 (one-way communication). ) Is connected so that it is possible. The effect control circuit 200 reads a program stored in advance in the ROM 200b based on various commands related to the effect transmitted from the main control circuit 100 and input signals from the internal timer, and performs arithmetic processing according to the program. , Display control of the image displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80 connected to the effect control circuit 200, sound output control for outputting sounds such as music and sound effects during the game from the speaker unit 8, or the game. Light emission control or the like for issuing light emitting bodies (for example, LEDs) arranged in various places such as the panel 30 and the panel frame 4 in various patterns is executed. At this time, the RAM 200c functions as a work area during the calculation processing of the CPU 200a, and temporarily holds various data, commands, and the like necessary for the calculation.
Further, the effect control circuit 200 is connected to the CPU 200a, receives various commands related to image display transmitted from the CPU 200a, and displays various images on the display screen D1 during VDP and the above image display processing. It is equipped with hardware necessary for various controls, such as a VRAM that temporarily stores various data and the like required for the above, a voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and the like. Further, the above-mentioned operation mechanism 9 that can be arbitrarily operated by the player is connected to the effect control circuit 200. For example, each of the above-mentioned controls is executed according to the operation timing of the operation mechanism 9, and the operation mechanism 9 is executed. It is possible to express a predetermined effect according to the operation timing of.

Although not shown, a power supply circuit is connected to each of the above-mentioned control circuits, and power is supplied from an external power source on the game installation store side by operating a power switch provided in the power supply circuit. , The external power source is generated as a power source necessary for the operation of each control circuit, and each control circuit is activated by supplying the generated power source to each control circuit. Further, the power supply circuit is equipped with a backup power supply such as a capacitor, and when the power is cut off, power is supplied from the backup power supply to the main control circuit 100 and the payout control circuit 150, and these two Various data and commands stored in the RAM of the control circuit are held. In addition, the power supply circuit is also equipped with a dedicated backup power supply for the effect control circuit 200, and in the event of a power failure, various data and commands stored in the RAM by supplying power from the dedicated backup power supply. A part of is stored in the backup RAM separately installed.

The flow of the game of the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration will be outlined below. When the game ball launched by the operation of the player's handle unit 7 and flowing down the game area 31 enters either the first start winning component 60 or the second start winning component 62 described above, the main control circuit 100 A lottery regarding whether or not a special game can be executed (hereinafter, also referred to as a special figure winning / failing lottery), a lottery for determining the type of special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special figure type determination lottery), based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition. Various lottery such as a lottery for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (hereinafter, also referred to as a special symbol variation pattern determination lottery) is executed. Then, in the above lottery, when the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is "hit", a special game is performed in which the opening / closing body 66 of the above-mentioned grand prize component 64 is opened to facilitate the entry of the game ball. Execute. The outline of each lottery will be described below.

First, when the game ball enters either the first start winning component 60 or the second starting winning component 62, the special figure winning / failing determination random number, the special figure type determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern referred to in the above special figure winning / failing lottery are used. Various random numbers such as a determined random number are acquired at the same time, and the acquired random numbers are stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. In the following description, the various random numbers obtained when the ball is entered into the first start winning component 60 are collectively referred to as special 1 hold, and the ball is entered into the second start winning component 62. The various random numbers obtained as may be collectively referred to as special 2 hold. Furthermore, special 1 hold and special 2 hold may be collectively referred to as start information.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of the reserved storage area. As shown in the figure, the reserved storage area includes a first special figure reserved storage area and a second special figure reserved storage area that can independently store the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, respectively. The first special figure reserved storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units), and the second special figure reserved storage area has two storage units (first and second storage units). ing. Then, when the game ball enters the first start winning component 60, the special 1 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the first special figure hold storage area, and a maximum of four special 1 hold can be stored (holdable). Is. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning component 62, the special 2 hold is stored in order from the first storage unit of the second special figure hold storage area, and a maximum of two special 2 hold can be stored (holdable). Is. In the example of the figure, two start information (special 1 hold) are held and stored in the first hold storage area, and one start information (special 2 hold) is held and stored in the second hold storage area. Shown.

[About the special drawing lottery]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure winning / failing determination table TB referred to in the special drawing winning / failing lottery. When the game ball enters any of the first start winning component 60 and the second start winning component 62, one special figure hit / miss determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in the figure, the special figure winning / failing determination table TB is referred to when the special figure winning / failing determination random number is acquired when the ball enters the first start winning component 60, that is, when the special figure 1 is held. The special figure hit / fail judgment table TB1 for the special figure 1 and the special figure hit / miss judgment random number are referred to when the ball is entered into the second start winning component 62, that is, when the special figure 2 is on hold. It is subdivided into the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB2.

Judgment results (“hit (big hit, small hit)” or “loss”) corresponding to the special figure hit / fail judgment random numbers from 0 to 65535 are defined in the special figure hit / miss judgment tables TB1 and TB2. For example, the probability that the determination result will be a "big hit" when the special figure hit / miss determination table TB1 for special 1 is referred to is about 1/319. On the other hand, the probability that the judgment result will be "big hit" when the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB2 for special 2 is referred to is the same as the probability in the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB1 for special 1, but it is called "small hit". The probability of becoming is set to about 1/6.7. That is, when paying attention to the probability of "small hit", the judgment result does not become "small hit" when the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB1 for special 1 is referred to, and the special figure hit / miss judgment table TB2 for special 2 is not obtained. When is referred to, the determination result becomes a "small hit" with an extremely high probability as compared with the probability of becoming a "big hit". Then, when the acquired special figure hit / miss judgment random number is a random number corresponding to "big hit" or "small hit", the judgment result is "big hit" or "small hit", and the random number corresponding to "loss". If, the determination result is determined to be a loss.

[About the special drawing type determination lottery]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of the special figure type determination table TB referred to in the special figure type determination lottery. As shown in the figure, the special figure type determination table TB is obtained when the special figure type determination random number is acquired when the ball enters the first start winning component 60, and the result of the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit. The special figure type determination table TB1 for special figure reference and the special figure type determination random number are acquired when the ball enters the second start winning part 62, and the result of the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery is a big hit or a small hit. It is subdivided into a special figure type determination table TB2 for special figure reference 2 and a special figure type determination table TB3 referred to when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is lost.

When the game ball enters any of the first start winning component 60 and the second start winning component 62, for example, one special figure type determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. As shown in the figure, in the special figure type determination tables TB1 and TB2, special symbol types corresponding to the special figure type determination random numbers from 0 to 99 are defined at a predetermined ratio (selection rate).
For example, if the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "big hit", the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 1 is referred to, and the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0, the special figure type is special. It is determined as symbol A, and if it is in the range of 1 to 69, the special symbol type is determined as special symbol B, and if it is in the range of 70 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as special symbol C. .. That is, the selection rate of the special symbols A to C when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry into the first starting winning component 60 is a "big hit" and the special symbol type determination table TB1 is referred to. It becomes 1%, 70%, and 29%.

Further, when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "big hit", the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 2 is referred to, and the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0 to 79, the special figure type is determined. Is determined as the special symbol D, and when it is in the range of 80 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol E. That is, the selection rate of the special symbols D; E when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry into the second start winning component 62 becomes a "big hit" and the special symbol type determination table TB2 is referred to is It becomes 80% and 20%. Further, when the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "small hit", the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 2 is referred to, and the acquired special figure type determination random number is 0 to 79, the special figure is a special figure. The type is determined as the special symbol F, and when it is in the range of 80 to 99, the special symbol type is determined as the special symbol G. That is, the selection rate of the special symbol F; G when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery triggered by the entry into the second start winning component 62 is a "small hit" and the special symbol type determination table TB2 is referred to. , 80%, 20%.

In addition, the special figure type determination table TB3 is referred to when the result of the special figure type determination random number is "missing", and is related to the range of the acquired special figure type determination random numbers and the trigger for acquiring the special figure type determination random numbers. The special symbol type is unconditionally determined to be the special symbol X (missing symbol X).

[About special games]
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outline of the special game control table TB that is referred to when the result of the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery is a “big hit” or a “small hit” and a special game advantageous to the player is executed. is there. Various data for controlling the special game are stored in the special game control table TB, and during the special game, the solenoid SOL2 that opens and closes the opening / closing body 66 of the grand prize component 64 with reference to the table. Drive controlled. As shown in the figure, various data are specified for each special figure type in the special game control table TB, and in the internal processing, the corresponding table is set at the start of the special game according to the special figure type. However, here, the control data corresponding to all the special figure types are shown in one table.

The special game (big hit game or small hit game) is composed of a plurality of round games in which the opening / closing body 66 is opened a predetermined number of times. In the special game control table TB, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times the special electric accessory is operated (the maximum number of round games executed during one special game), The number of times of switching the opening and closing of the special electric accessory (the number of times the opening and closing body 66 is opened in one round (R)), the solenoid energizing time (the energizing time of the solenoid SOL2 for each number of times the opening and closing body 66 is opened, that is, one opening and closing body 66 Opening time), specified number (maximum number of winnings to the big winning opening in one round game), interval time (opening and closing body 66 between round games), ending time (normal after the last round game is completed) The special game (waiting time until the special symbol variable display) is restarted) is stored in advance for each special symbol type as shown in the figure.

For example, when the big hit game as the first special game is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol A or the special symbol B, the opening / closing body 66 by energizing the solenoid SOL2 with the big prize component 64 as the control target. The round continues until either the condition that the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the ball entry port 64a or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entry port 64a is satisfied. Then, the round is repeated 5 times.
Further, when the big hit game is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol C, the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66 by energizing the solenoid SOL2 with the big prize component 64 as the control target. The round continues until either the condition of opening or nine game balls (count C = 9) entering the ball entry port 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 10 times. Further, when the special game (big hit game) is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol D (“big hit” in the special 2 hold), the big winning part 64 is controlled and the opening / closing body 66 is opened. The round continues until either the entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds or nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the entry opening 64a, and the round continues. Is repeated 9 times. Further, when the special symbol type is special symbol E (“big hit” with special 2 hold), when the big hit game is executed, the big winning part 64 is controlled and the opening / closing body 66 opens to open the ball entrance 64a. The round is continued until either the condition of opening for 29 seconds or the condition of nine game balls entering the ball entry port 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated three times.

Further, when the special symbol type is the special symbol F (“small hit” in the special 2 hold) and the small hit game as the second special game is executed, the opening / closing body is controlled by the large prize component 64. One round until either the condition that the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of 66 or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entry port 64a is satisfied. Continues. Further, when the game ball entered during the one round passes through the above-mentioned specific area provided in the large prize component 64, the small hit game is followed by the big hit game as the third special game. As shown in the figure, in the big hit game via the small hit game, the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66, or the entry is made, with the big prize component 64 as the control target. The round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball mouth 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated 9 times (10 in total with the small hit game). round). Further, when the small hit game is executed when the special symbol type is the special symbol G (“small hit” in the special 2 hold), the large winning part 64 is controlled and the ball is entered by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66. One round continues until either the condition that the mouth 64a is opened for 29 seconds or that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball entry port 64a is satisfied. Further, when the game ball entered during the one round passes through the above-mentioned specific area provided in the big prize component 64, the game shifts to the big hit game following the small hit game. As shown in the figure, in the big hit game via the small hit game, the ball entry port 64a is opened for 29 seconds by the opening operation of the opening / closing body 66, or the entry is made, with the big prize component 64 as the control target. The round continues until any of the conditions that nine game balls (count C = 9) enter the ball mouth 64a is satisfied, and the round is repeated three times (4 in total with the small hit game). round).

In this way, the number of round games (number of rounds) executed in the special game is set to be different according to the special figure type, and as the number of round games increases, the prize that the player can obtain. As the number of balls increases, it is of great concern to the player as to what number of rounds the special game will be started. Further, as described above, the special games in this example are the big hit game (first special game) and the small hit game (first special game), which are executed based on the stop mode of the special symbol being "big hit" or "small hit", respectively. There are a second special game) and a big hit game (third special game) that is executed based on the game ball passing through a specific area during the small hit game, and it is classified into a so-called type 1 type 2 mixer. To.

[About the special figure fluctuation pattern determination lottery]
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table TB referred to in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery. The variation pattern determination table TB is divided into a first half variation pattern determination table TB and a second half variation pattern determination table, and each first half variation pattern determination table TB and the second half variation pattern determination table are the current game state and the special figure winning / failing lottery. It is further subdivided according to the result.

8 (a) and 8 (b) are the first half fluctuation pattern determination tables referred to when the game state is "low probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "hit (big hit or small hit)". TB and the latter half fluctuation pattern table TB, and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table TB that are referred to when the game state is "low probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "missing". Examples are shown respectively. Further, FIGS. 8 (c) and 8 (d) are first half fluctuation patterns referred to when the game state is "high probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "hit (big hit or small hit)". The first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table, which are referred to when the game state is "high probability" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "missing", are the determination table TB and the second half fluctuation pattern table TB. Examples of TB are shown respectively.

When the game ball enters either the first start winning component 60 or the second starting winning component 62, for example, one first half variation pattern determination random number and the second half variation pattern determination random number are acquired from the range of 0 to 999, respectively, and the first half. One variation pattern (first half variation pattern, second half variation pattern) corresponding to each variation pattern determination random number is determined from the variation pattern determination table TB and the latter half variation pattern determination table TB, and the above-mentioned special features are based on the determined variation pattern. The result of the lottery will be notified.

In the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB shown in each figure, six types of first half fluctuation patterns of "pseudo 0" to "pseudo 5" are defined corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers in a predetermined range.
Further, in the latter half fluctuation pattern determination table TB shown in each figure, "SP development jackpot 1", "SP development jackpot 2", "normal loss 1", and "SP" correspond to the latter half fluctuation pattern determination random numbers in a predetermined range. The latter half fluctuation patterns such as "development loss 1", "special loss 1", and "special hit 1" are specified. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the gaming state has a low probability, and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB and the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB corresponding to the “loss” correspond to the number of reserved memories at the time of lottery. The ratio of each fluctuation pattern random number is set to be different.

The fluctuation time is set for each fluctuation pattern selected and extracted from each of the above tables. For example, the first half fluctuation patterns "pseudo 0" to "pseudo 5" that can be selected from the first half fluctuation pattern determination table TB are "0 seconds", "15 seconds", "30 seconds", "45 seconds", and "60 seconds", respectively. , "75 seconds" are associated with the fluctuation time. Further, various fluctuation times from "3 seconds" to "120 seconds" are associated with the latter half fluctuation pattern that can be selected from the latter half fluctuation pattern determination table TB.

As described above, in the special figure variation pattern determination lottery, the variation pattern determination table according to the current game state (low probability or high probability) and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is referred to, and the reserved storage is performed according to the type of the referenced table. The first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern are extracted with or without dependence on the number. When one first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern are determined from each fluctuation pattern determination table TB, the first half fluctuation pattern command and the second half fluctuation pattern command including the information corresponding to the determined first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern are produced. It is transmitted to the control circuit 200 side, and along with the variation display of the effect symbol S, various effects (variation effect) according to each variation pattern are displayed on the display screen D1 of the main display device 80. Further, as described above, the fluctuation time (seconds) is associated with each fluctuation pattern, and the total time of the fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation time corresponding to the second half fluctuation pattern is the first special symbol. The variation display time of the special symbol displayed on the display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the variation display of the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed on the main display device 80 in substantially synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. It is the total time of the time and the effect (for example, advance notice effect, reach effect) displayed along with the variable display of the effect symbol S.

Although the details will be described later, among the above fluctuation patterns, the fluctuation time associated with the first half fluctuation pattern (first half fluctuation time) is the production time for pseudo-continuous production (effect scale), which is one aspect of the fluctuation production. The fluctuation time (second half fluctuation time) associated with the latter half fluctuation pattern is used as the production time after the pseudo-continuous production. Further, in this example, in the comparison between the case where the gaming state has a low probability and the case where the gaming state has a high probability, the fluctuation time (first half fluctuation time + second half fluctuation) is higher in the high probability case than in the low probability case. The average of time) is set to be long. Specifically, when the gaming state is a high probability state, the first half fluctuation pattern of "15" seconds or more is always selected as the first half fluctuation pattern. Therefore, for example, when the gaming state has a low probability. The average fluctuation time of is about 13 seconds, whereas the average fluctuation time in the case of high probability is about 35 seconds. As a result, the variation time per special symbol in the high probability state set to a relatively short number of times is lengthened, and consideration is given to improving the interest of the game. Note that such a setting is the same regardless of the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold).

The main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B at the same time as the transmission of each of the fluctuation pattern commands, and starts the variation display of the special symbol on either display device. After that, the main control circuit 100 controls the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B based on the elapse of the fluctuation display time to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol and control the effect. A special figure stop designation command, which will be described later, is transmitted to the circuit 200 side to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol S which is variablely displayed on the display screen D1. The details of the processing related to these variable display will be described later.
As described above, the main control circuit 100 executes the above-mentioned special figure winning / failing lottery, special figure type determination lottery, and special figure variation pattern determination lottery at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol (when the start condition is satisfied). Depending on the final stop mode of the symbol and the effect symbol S, the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery related to the possibility of executing the special game is notified.
In addition, various lottery processes related to the execution of these special games may be collectively referred to as a special figure game. In general, the player recognizes the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery according to the stop mode of the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed on the display screen D1 in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, various lottery is executed triggered by entering any of the first start winning component 60 and the second start winning component 62, and the results of the various lottery are predetermined. When it is a result (“big hit” or “small hit”), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the predetermined result. Then, after the symbol is stopped, a special game (“big hit game” or “small hit game”) that is advantageous to the player is executed, and the game state after the special game is switched according to the situation at that time. is there. The details of the transition of the gaming state will be described later.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, a lottery regarding whether or not to execute a normal game in which the opening / closing body 62a provided in the second start winning component 62 is opened is independently of the various lottery related to the execution of the special game, etc. The lottery for winning or losing the game, the lottery for determining the time pattern of the game, is executed. Hereinafter, the outline of various lottery processes (general drawing games) regarding the possibility of executing a normal game will be described.

When the game ball passes through the normal map passing gate 68, a normal figure winning / failing determination random number referred to in the normal drawing winning / failing lottery described later is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the RAM 100c. Here, the reserved storage area has a normal figure storage area capable of storing the above-mentioned normal figure hit / miss determination random number, and the normal figure storage area has four storage units (first to fourth storage units). ing. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal map passing gate 68, the normal figure pass / fail determination random numbers are stored in order from the first storage unit. However, the number of normal figure hold storages (X3) that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage area is set to four, and the number of normal figure hold storages X3 does not increase beyond the upper limit.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the normal figure winning / failing determination table TB referred to in the normal drawing winning / failing lottery. When the game ball passes through the normal map passing gate 68, for example, one normal figure pass / fail determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. As shown in the figure, the judgment result (“hit” or “miss”) corresponding to the normal figure hit / miss judgment random numbers from 0 to 99 is defined in the normal figure hit / miss judgment table TB. The probability that the judgment result will be a hit when the normal figure hit / miss judgment table TB is referred to is 1 / 1.2. Then, if the acquired random number for determining whether the normal figure is correct or not is a random number corresponding to "hit", the determination result is a hit, and if it is a random number corresponding to "miss", the determination result is a loss.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the general map variation pattern determination table TB referred to in the general map variation pattern determination lottery. When the above-mentioned lottery for winning or losing the normal symbol is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined based on the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table TB is referred to when the gaming state has a low probability, and the low probability normal map variation pattern determination table TB1 is referred to when the gaming state has a high probability. It is subdivided into the high-probability general map fluctuation pattern determination table TB2, and a single fluctuation time is specified in each table. Then, according to the low-probability normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined to be "100 seconds", and according to the high-probability normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table TB2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined. It is determined to be "2.5 seconds". When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 37 is started over the determined fluctuation time, and after the fluctuation time elapses, the above-mentioned normal symbol is displayed. The display is stopped in a manner indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery.

Here, the ordinary symbol display device 37 is configured as a form in which a plurality of LED lamps are arranged, for example, and when the plurality of lamps blink during the variable display and the result of the above-mentioned normal figure winning / failing lottery is a hit. Is a state in which a specific LED lamp is lit and stopped among a plurality of lamps, and in the case of a loss, a state other than the above-mentioned specific lamp is lit. In the above description, an example in which a single fluctuation time is specified according to the game state is shown, but a plurality of fluctuation times are specified in each table, and a normal symbol that differs for each game state by a lottery with a predetermined random number. The fluctuation time of the above may be determined.

[About ordinary games]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the opening / closing body operation table TB referred to in a normal game executed when the result of the above-mentioned normal figure winning / failing lottery is a hit and the normal symbol is stopped in a mode indicating that the normal symbol is a hit. Is. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing body operating table TB defines the number of times the opening / closing body 62a is opened and the opening time per opening operation, which is referred to when the gaming state has a low probability. It is subdivided into a probability opening / closing body operating table TB1 and a high probability opening / closing body operating table TB2 which is referred to when the gaming state has a high probability. Then, when the gaming state has a low probability and the normal symbol stops in a manner indicating a hit, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and controlled by referring to the opening / closing body operation table TB1, and the second start winning component 62 The opening / closing body 62a is opened once for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, when the gaming state has a high probability and the normal symbol stops in a manner indicating a hit, the solenoid SOL1 is energized and controlled by referring to the opening / closing body operation table TB2, and the second start winning component 62. The opening / closing body 62a of the above is opened once for 1.8 seconds. The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is not limited to the above, and the opening / closing number of the opening / closing body 62a may be set to a plurality of times.

That is, when the game state is in the low probability state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is longer than in the case of the high probability state, and the opening time of the opening / closing body 62a is extremely short, so that the game ball is the first. 2 The probability of entering the starting prize component 62 is extremely low. On the other hand, when the game state is in the high probability state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is significantly shortened and the opening time of the opening / closing body 62a is significantly longer than in the low probability state. If the ball is continuously launched into the right-handed area ER, the game ball will enter the second starting winning component 62 with an extremely high probability.
And, as described above, the probability that the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery executed when the ball is entered into the second starting winning component 62 is a "small hit" is extremely high 1 / 6.7. , The high probability state can be said to be the most advantageous state for the player to acquire a special game. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, in the high probability state, the "small hit game" can be acquired with an extremely high probability, and the game ball is placed in a specific area during the small hit game. By reaching it, it is possible to acquire a big hit game via a small hit game with an extremely high probability.

[About game status and playability]
FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the playability of each gaming state in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state in this example is roughly classified into a low probability state and a high probability state. Hereinafter, the game method recommended in each game state and the transition of the game state will be described.

[Low probability state]
As shown in FIG. 12, when the game state is a low probability state, the interval until the opening operation of the second start winning component 62 is long and the game ball is executed only in a short time, so that the game ball is set to the right-handed area ER. Launching is extremely disadvantageous to the player, and it is recommended to launch the game ball into the left-handed area EL in the low probability state.

The game ball launched in the recommended left-handed area EL enters the first start winning component 60, and the special figure game for the special 1 hold is sequentially executed, and is set to about 1/319. When "big hit" is acquired, one of the special symbols is selected with the probability shown in FIG. 6, and when the selected special symbol type is determined to be special symbol A or B, the start is based on the special symbol A or B. The game state after the special game to be played shifts to a high probability state. On the other hand, when the special symbol C is selected, the gaming state after the special game started based on the special symbol C is maintained in a low probability state without shifting.

[High probability A state]
As shown in FIG. 12, when a special game based on the special symbol A or B is executed in the low probability state, the game state after the special game shifts to the high probability state. Then, as described above, in the high probability state, the interval until the opening operation of the second start winning component 62 is shortened, the opening time is significantly improved, and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "small hit". It is recommended to launch the game ball into the right-handed area ER because the probability of becoming

As shown in FIG. 12, the end conditions of the high probability state differ depending on the special symbol type selected in the low probability state, and after the special game is executed based on the special symbol A in the low probability state. The high probability state of is until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed 6 times, or "until the special figure game is confirmed 10 times (regardless of the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold)". Is stipulated. On the other hand, in the low probability state, the high probability state after the special game is executed based on the special symbol B is until the special symbol game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed once, or "(hold type (special 1 hold). , Special 2 hold)) Until the special figure game is confirmed 6 times. " Then, when the conditions set for each special figure type are satisfied, the state shifts (falls) from the high probability state to the low probability state.

On the other hand, if a big hit (mainly a big hit via a small hit) is obtained before the above condition is satisfied, the game state after the special game becomes a high probability state again, and the end condition is advantageous for the player. Until the special figure game based on the special 2 hold is confirmed 6 times, or "until the special figure game is confirmed 10 times (regardless of the hold type (special 1 hold, special 2 hold)", and then the conditions Until is established, it will be a chance to win special games in a row.

In this way, the high probability state is a game state that gives an opportunity of a special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 2 hold that improves the acquisition probability of the big hit game (big hit game via the small hit), and from the player's point of view. , Acquire a special game based on the special symbol A or B that triggers the transition to the high probability state in the low probability state, and pay attention to how to continuously acquire the big hit game via the small hit in the high probability state. It becomes.

The flow of the game shown in FIG. 12 is a principle that is assumed when the player continuously launches the game ball in the launch direction recommended in each game state. For example, the player plays the game ball. If the product is launched in a direction different from the recommended launch direction, or in a high probability state, the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery (big hit probability = 1/319) for the special 1 hold is "big hit". In such a case, the game may proceed by a route different from the one shown in the figure. FIG. 13 is a table showing the transition of the gaming state in consideration of these irregular events.

The row of the table defines the current gaming state, the column defines the type of hit, and each item at which each intersects defines the transition destination and end condition of the gaming state. For example, when the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 1 hold and the special figure type determination lottery are executed in the low probability state of the game state and a big hit based on the special symbol A is obtained, the game state after the special game is considered to be a high probability state. Become. On the other hand, when the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 1 hold and the special figure type determination lottery are executed in the high probability state of the game state and a big hit based on the special symbol A is obtained, the game state after the special game becomes the high probability state. Although it is stipulated to make a transition, since the probability that the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery based on the special 1 hold will be a "big hit" is 1/319, such a transition is irregular, so hatching It is indicated by. In addition, when the game state is a low probability state, when the player continues to hit right and the game ball enters the second start winning part 62, the special 2 is held as an opportunity to make a special based on the special symbols D to G. There is a possibility that the game will be executed, and in this case as well, the game state shifts to the high probability state, but such a transition is also irregular.
Hereinafter, the main processing by the main control circuit 100 in the pachinko machine 1 described above will be described with reference to a plurality of flowcharts.

[CPU initialization process of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an outline of a CPU initialization process executed by the CPU 100a of the main control circuit 100. When an external power supply is supplied to the power supply circuit, the power is supplied to the CPU 100a and a system reset is input, and the CPU 100a performs the following CPU initialization process (step S100).

(Step S100-1)
The CPU 100a reads the startup program from the ROM 100b as the initial setting process in response to the power-on, and also performs the setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The CPU 100a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter. The wait processing time is the start-up waiting time of the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200, and the payout control circuit 150 and the effect control circuit 200 are transmitted from the main control circuit 100 as the wait processing time elapses. You will be able to receive commands.

(Step S100-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. A power supply cutoff detection circuit is connected to the main control circuit 100, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, a power supply cutoff warning signal is output from the power supply detection circuit. If the power off warning signal is detected, the process is transferred to step S100-3, and if the power off warning signal is not detected, the process is transferred to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process is transferred to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The CPU 100a executes a process necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 100c.

(Step S100-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the RAM clear signal is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back of the pachinko machine 1, and when the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the operation of pressing the RAM clear button and controls the main control. A RAM clear signal is output to the circuit 100. Here, when the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is pressed, it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on. Then, when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is on, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and when it is determined that the RAM clear signal is not on, the process is transferred to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the RAM 100c when the power is turned on (at the time of resetting to clear the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-15)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a payout command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the RAM 100c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The CPU 100a executes a process necessary for calculating the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 does not match the checksum saved when the power is turned off. As a result, if it is determined that the two do not match, the process is transferred to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the two do not match (match), the process is transferred to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The CPU 100a performs an initialization process for clearing the data to be cleared in the RAM 100c when the power is restored (when the data before the power is turned off is maintained without clearing the RAM 100c).

(Step S100-25)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power return designation command) for transmitting to the effect control circuit 200 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-27)
The CPU 100a performs a transmission process (a process of storing in a transmission buffer) of a payout command (power return designation command) for transmitting to the payout control circuit 150 that the power has been restored from the power failure.

(Step S100-29)
When the power is turned on, the CPU 100a transmits a special figure type designation command indicating the special figure type, a special 1 hold designation command indicating the special 1 hold storage number, and a special 2 hold designation command indicating the special 2 hold storage number. Executes subcommand set processing (processing to be stored in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The CPU 100a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The CPU 100a performs a process for disabling interrupts. This process prohibits the interrupt process of receiving received data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown in detail) during the timer interrupt and the execution of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

(Step S100-35)
The CPU 100a updates the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number. The initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the special figure type determination random number. That is, when the special figure type determination random number goes around from the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number to the initial value update random number-1 for the special figure type determination random number by the update process of the special figure type determination random number described later, The special figure type determination random number is updated to the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number at that time.

(Step S100-37)
The CPU 100a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control circuit 150 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S100-39)
The CPU 100a performs a process for transmitting a subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S100-41)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S100-43)
The CPU 100a updates the variation pattern determination random number, and thereafter repeats the process from step S100-33 (hereinafter, for convenience, the process of repeating steps S100-33 to S100-43 is referred to as a main loop process).

Next, interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100 will be described. Here, save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and timer interrupt processing when the power is turned off will be described.

[Evacuation processing when the power of the main control circuit 100 is turned off (XINT interrupt processing)]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) when the power is turned off in the main control circuit 100. The CPU 100a monitors the power supply cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value (a power supply cutoff warning signal is input), the CPU 100a interrupts during the execution of the main loop process of the CPU initialization process described above to turn off the power supply. Execute time save processing. In this embodiment, the save process when the power is turned off is not interrupted during the timer interrupt process described later.

(Step S300-1)
When the power cutoff warning signal is input, the CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The CPU 300a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S300-5)
As a result of step S300-3, the CPU 100a shifts the process to step S300-11 when it is determined that the power off warning signal is detected, and when it is determined that the power off warning signal is not detected, the step The process is transferred to S300-7.

(Step S300-7)
The CPU 100a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt, and ends the power-off save process without performing a save process (power-off save process in steps S300-11 and subsequent steps).

(Step S300-11)
The CPU 100a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The CPU 100a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and saving the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The CPU 100a executes a RAM protection setting process necessary for prohibiting access to the RAM 100c.

(Step S300-17)
The CPU 100a sets a predetermined number of times of power failure detection signal detection to the counter value of the loop counter in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The CPU 100a checks the power off warning signal.

(Step S300-21)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the power supply cutoff warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power off warning signal has been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power off warning signal has not been detected, the process is transferred to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The CPU 100a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is not 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the process proceeds to the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above.

If the power is actually cut off, the pachinko machine 1 will stop operating while looping from step S300-17 to step S300-25.

[Timer interrupt processing of main control circuit 100]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating timer interrupt processing in the main control circuit 100. The main control circuit 100 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in this embodiment; may be 2 ms). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the following timer interrupt processing is executed by interrupting the main loop processing execution of the CPU initialization processing (step S100).

(Step S400-1)
The CPU 100a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The CPU 100a performs a process for permitting an interrupt. By this processing, interrupt processing for receiving received data (main command) from the payout control circuit 150 (not shown in detail) is permitted during the timer interrupt.

(Step S400-5)
The CPU 100a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and outputs the first special symbol display device 35A, the second special symbol display device 35B, the first special symbol hold display device 36A, and the second special symbol hold display. A dynamic port output process for lighting control of the device 36B, the normal symbol display device 37, and the normal symbol hold display device 38 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The CPU 100a reads various input port information and executes a port input process for accurately acquiring the latest switch state in various devices connected to the main control circuit 100.

(Step S400-9)
The CPU 100a performs a timer update process for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted each time the timer interrupt process of the main control circuit 100 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when it reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S400-11)
Similar to step S100-35, the CPU 100a executes an update process of the initial value update random number for the special figure type determination random number.

(Step S400-13)
The CPU 100a performs a process of updating the special figure type determination random number. Specifically, the random number counter is added and updated by 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, at that time. Special figure type Design random number initial value update Random numbers are updated based on the random number values.

In the present embodiment, the special figure hit / miss determination random number and the normal figure hit / fail determination random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator built in the main control circuit 100. The hardware random number generator updates each of the above random numbers according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence goes around, and changes the start value every time the system is reset. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure hit / fail judgment random number and the normal figure hit / fail judgment random number use the hardware random number updated by the hardware random number generator as the judgment random number, but the software random number is used for judgment. When used as a random number, the initial value can be changed by providing an initial value update random number in the same manner as the special figure type determination random number.

(Step S500)
Based on the process of step S400-7, the CPU 100a includes a first start port detection switch SW1, a second start port detection switch SW2, a large winning opening detection switch SW3, a specific area detection switch SW4, a general drawing gate detection switch SW5, and a general winning opening. A switch management process for determining whether or not a signal has been input from the detection switch SW6 and the out-ball detection switch SW7 is executed. The details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S600)
The CPU 100a executes the special figure game management process. The details of this process will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.

(Step S700)
The CPU 100a executes a normal map game management process for controlling the progress of the normal map game. Although detailed description is omitted, the module game management process is a module game control in which a module game management phase (not shown) described later is loaded and the module game management phase corresponding to the loaded module game management phase is loaded. It is a process of selecting a module, and various processes related to a normal map game are executed by calling a normal map game control module corresponding to a plurality of normal map game management phases described later.

(Step S400-15)
The CPU 100a executes an error management process for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination results. Here, as the errors determined in the processing, the illegal winning error 1 and the first are determined based on the input from the large winning opening detection switch SW3 at a time other than the opening operation of the large winning component 64. 2 It is executed based on the input from each switch, such as the illegal winning error 2 determined based on the input from the second start port detection switch SW2 at a time other than the opening operation of the start winning component 62. Judgment processing can be mentioned.

(Step S400-17)
The CPU 100a checks the inputs of the first starting port detection switch SW1, the second starting port detection switch SW2, the large winning opening detection switch SW3, and the general winning opening detection switch SW6, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter and the like. Execute the winning opening switch processing for.

(Step S400-19)
The CPU 100a creates a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17, and payout control management for transmitting the command to the payout control circuit 150. Execute the process.

(Step S400-21)
The CPU 100a executes an external information management process for setting (storing in an output port buffer) output data for external information to be output from the external information output terminal board 151 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
The CPU 100a includes a first special symbol display device 35A, a second special symbol display device 35B, a first special symbol hold display device 36A, a second special symbol hold display device 36B, a normal symbol display device 37, and a normal symbol hold display device 38. LED display setting processing for setting common data for lighting control of various display devices (LEDs) such as the above in the common output buffer (stored in the output port buffer) is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The CPU 100a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the solenoid SOL1 for opening and closing the opening and closing body 62a and the solenoid SOL2 for opening and closing the opening and closing body 66, and sets them in the output port buffer (stored in the output port buffer). Executes the output image composition process.

(Step S400-27)
The CPU 100a executes a port output process for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port (excluding those output in the dynamic port output process in step S400-5).

(Step S400-29)
The CPU 100a returns the register and ends the timer interrupt process. Among the timer interrupt processes described above, the switch management process in step S500 and the special figure game management process in step S600 will be described in detail below.

[Switch management process]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a switch management process (step S500) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S500-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the normal figure gate detection switch SW5 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the normal figure gate detection switch SW5 is input based on the passage of the game ball to the normal figure passage gate 68. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal is input, the process is transferred to step S510, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The CPU 100a executes the gate passing process based on the passing of the game ball to the normal drawing passing gate 68. Here, the gate passing process is performed on the condition that the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal figure is correct is acquired and the current number of stored normal figures is less than the upper limit that can be stored in the reserved storage area for the normal figure. Figure This is a process of storing a random number for determining whether or not the result is stored in any of the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. When the effect is controlled by the effect control circuit such as displaying the memorized state on the display screen D1, the normal figure hold designation command indicating the normal figure hold storage number X3 stored in the normal figure hold storage area is transmitted as a buffer. Set to (stored in the send buffer). Further, by executing the process, the corresponding portion of the hold display unit of the normal symbol hold display device 38 provided in plurality corresponding to the upper limit number of the normal figure hold storage number X3 is lit by the process of step S400-5. Further, in the gate passing process, a gate switch passing designation command indicating that the game ball has passed through the normal drawing passing gate 68 is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer).

(Step S500-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the first start port detection switch SW1 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the first start port detection switch SW1 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning component 60. To do. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal is input, the process is transferred to step S520, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-5.

(Step S520)
The CPU 100a executes the first starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting winning component 60. The details of the process of passing through the first starting port will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, in the first start port passage process, a first start port switch passage designation command indicating that the game ball has entered the first start winning component 60 is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). The first start port switch passing command includes identification information of the target winning part (first starting winning part 60) and information related to the corresponding number of prize balls (for example, three), and the command Is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200, so that the effect control circuit 200 side can grasp that the game ball has entered the first start prize component 60 and the number of the prize balls.

(Step S500-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the second start port detection switch SW2 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the second start port detection switch SW2 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning component 62. To do. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal is input, the process is transferred to step S530, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-7.

(Step S530)
The CPU 100a executes the second starting port passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning component 62. The details of the second starting port passing process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, in the second start port passage process, a second start port switch passage designation command indicating that the game ball has entered the second start winning component 62 is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). The second start opening switch passing command includes identification information of the target winning part (second starting winning part 62) and information related to the corresponding number of prize balls (for example, three), and the command Is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200, so that the effect control circuit 200 side can grasp that the game ball has entered the second start prize component 62 and the number of the prize balls.

(Step S500-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether the large winning opening detection switch SW3 is turned on, that is, whether the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch SW3 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the large winning component 64. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal from the large winning opening detection switch SW3 is input, the process is transferred to step S500-9, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-11.

(Step S500-9)
The CPU 100a adds 1 to the winning ball number counter of the large winning opening, and shifts the process to step S500-11. Further, the CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a command for designating the passage of the large winning opening switch, which indicates that the game ball has entered the large winning component 64. The special prize opening switch passage designation command includes identification information of the target prize-winning part (large prize-winning part 64) and information related to the corresponding number of prize balls (for example, 15), and the command directs the production. By being transmitted to the control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 200 side can grasp that the game ball has entered the large prize component 64 and the number of the prize balls.

(Step S500-11)
The CPU 100a detects whether the specific area detection switch SW4 arranged in the large prize component 64 is turned on, that is, the game ball that has entered the large prize component 64 reaches the specific area and is detected by the specific area detection switch SW4. Determine if a signal has been input. As a result of the determination, when the detection signal from the specific area detection switch SW4 is input, the process is transferred to step S500-13, and when there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-15.

(Step S500-13)
The CPU 100a turns on the specific area flag and shifts the processing. Further, in the process, a specific area switch passage designation command indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). By transmitting the command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side can grasp that the game ball has passed the specific area.

(Step S500-15)
In the CPU 100a, the general winning detection switch SW6 arranged in the general winning component is turned on, that is, the detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch SW6 is input based on the entry of the game ball into the general winning component. Is determined. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal from the general winning opening detection switch SW6 is input, the process is transferred to step S500-17, and if there is no input, the process is transferred to step S500-19.

(Step S500-17)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a general winning opening switch passage designation command indicating that the game ball has entered the general winning component. By transmitting the command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side can grasp the target general prize-winning parts and the number of prize balls (for example, 1 or 3). In addition, since a plurality of general prize parts are arranged and a general prize opening detection switch SW6 is individually provided corresponding to each general prize part, the general prize parts targeted for winning and their prize balls are provided. The number can be determined. In addition, the number of prize balls may not be the same among a plurality of generally winning parts.

(Step S500-19)
The CPU 100a determines whether the out-ball detection switch SW7 arranged on the back surface of the game board 30 is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the out-ball detection switch SW7 is input, the process is moved to step S500-21, and if there is no input, the switch management process is terminated.
(Step S500-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an out-ball switch passage designation command indicating that the game ball has been discharged to the outside of the machine. By transmitting the command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side can grasp the number of ejected game balls.

As described above, when the game ball is detected by any of the switches, information regarding the detection and the number of prize balls, if any, is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side as a command. Then, in the present invention, the effect control circuit 200 side executes a specific error determination triggered by the reception of these commands.

[Processing through the first starting port]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a first starting port passing process (step S520) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S520-1)
The CPU 100a sets "00H" as a special symbol identification value. Here, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether the hold type is special 1 hold or special 2 hold, and the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 hold and special symbol identification. The value (01H) indicates special 2 hold.

(Step S520-3)
The CPU 100a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 100a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first start port passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start port passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the explanation of the second start port passage process.

[Processing through the second starting port]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a second starting port passing process (step S530) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S530-1)
The CPU 100a sets "01H" as a special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The CPU 100a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later and ends the process.

[Special symbol random number acquisition process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the first start port passage process (step S520) and the second start port passage process (step S530) described above.

(Step S535-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The CPU 100a loads the target special symbol reserved ball number. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number of stored balls is loaded. If the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball count counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number of stored balls is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure hit / miss determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether the number of target special symbol hold balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or higher than the upper limit value (4 or more for special 1 hold, 2 or more for special 2 hold). As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the special symbol random number acquisition process is terminated, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter (special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter or special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter) to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
Among the storage units of the special figure reservation storage area, the CPU 100a is a target storage unit for saving the acquired special figure hit / miss determination random number (special 1 hold is the first to fourth storage units, special 2 hold is 1st storage unit, 2nd storage unit) is calculated.

(Step S535-13)
The CPU 100a acquires the special figure hit / fail determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the special figure type determination random number updated in step S400-13, and the variation pattern determination random number updated in step S100-43. It is stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S540)
The CPU 100a executes the acquisition pre-determination process based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The pre-judgment process at the time of acquisition will be omitted.

(Step S535-15)
The CPU 100a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535-17)
The CPU 100a sets the special figure hold designation command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the counter value loaded in step S535-15, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). Here, the special figure 1 hold designation command is set based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold ball count counter (special 1 hold memory number), and the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter (special 2 hold memory number). Set the special figure 2 hold designation command based on.

When the special figure 1 hold designation command or the special figure 2 hold designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 is displayed on a part of the display screen D1 described later, for example, according to the effect mode. Control is performed to increase the number of 1-hold storage and the number of predetermined hold display icons indicating the number of special 2 hold storage, so that the player can visually recognize the current number of special 1 hold and special 2 hold. Further, by executing the process, a plurality of first special symbol hold display devices 36A and second special symbols provided corresponding to the upper limit number of the special 1 hold storage number and the special 2 hold storage number by the process of step S400-5 are provided. The corresponding portion of the hold display unit of the hold display device 36B lights up.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a special figure game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, various lottery processes (special drawing games) relating to the possibility of a special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first start winning component 60 and the second start winning component 62, and the general case Various lottery processes (general drawing games) relating to the propriety of the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the figure passing gate 68 proceed in parallel. Then, the special figure game is executed stepwise and repeatedly every time the ball is entered into any of the above-mentioned start winning parts, but the main control circuit 100 manages each process related to the special figure game. It is managed by phase.

As shown in FIG. 21, a plurality of special figure game control modules for executing and controlling the special figure game are stored in the ROM 100b, and the special figure game management phase is associated with each of these special figure game control modules. Has been done. Specifically, when the special figure game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol change waiting process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "01H". Is called a module for executing "special symbol changing processing", and when the special symbol game management phase is "02H", a module for executing "special symbol post-stop processing" is called. , When the special figure game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "pre-processing for opening the large winning opening" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "04H", " The module for executing the "large winning opening opening control process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "large winning opening closing effective processing" is called. When the special figure game management phase is "06H", the module for executing the "big hit game end wait process" is called, and when the special figure game management phase is "07H", the "small hit" is called. The module for executing the "game end wait process" is called.

[Special figure game management process]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure game management process (step S600) in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S600-1)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The CPU 100a selects the special figure game control module corresponding to the special figure game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The CPU 100a loads the special figure game timer that manages the control time related to the special figure game and shifts the processing.

(Step S600-7)
The CPU 100a calls the special figure game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the process, and ends the special figure game management process.

[Special symbol change waiting process]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol change waiting process in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol change waiting process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, that is, the special 2 hold memory number is "1" or more. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the special 2 reserved memory number is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the special 2 reserved memory number is not "1" or more, the step is performed. The process is transferred to S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold ball number counter, that is, the special 1 hold memory number is "1" or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 reserved memory number is "1" or more, the process is shifted to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 1 reserved memory number is not "1" or more, step S610 Move the process to -5.

As is clear from the processes of steps S610-1 and S610-3, when the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold are stored at the same time in this example, the special 2 hold is always preferentially digested.

(Step S610-5)
The CPU 100a executes a customer wait setting process for setting a customer wait command in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and ends the special symbol change wait process. When the customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP and displays it based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the reception of the customer waiting command. On the screen D1, a demo effect display indicating that the customer is waiting is displayed.

(Step S610-7)
The CPU 100a subtracts "1" from the counter value of the target special symbol hold ball count counter corresponding to the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold, and the special 1 hold decrease indicating that the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is subtracted by "1". The designated command or the special 2 hold decrement designation command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer), and the special 2 hold or the special 2 hold stored in the first storage section and the second storage section of the second special figure hold storage area. , The special 1 hold stored in the 1st to 4th storage units of the 1st special figure hold storage area is block-transferred to a storage unit having a smaller order.
Specifically, the RAM 100c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and when it is determined in step S610-1 that the number of special 2 reserved storages is "1" or more, the first is 2 The special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit and the second storage unit of the special figure reservation storage area is transferred to the 0th storage unit and the first storage unit, and the second storage unit is cleared.
Further, in step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special 1 reserved storages is "1" or more, it is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reserved storage area. The special 1 hold is transferred to the 0th storage unit to the 3rd storage unit, and the 4th storage unit is cleared.
In addition, the game status confirmation specification command is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer) based on the information of the probability status flag. The probability state flag will be described later.

When the special 1 hold reduction designation command or the special 2 hold reduction designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side is provided with information regarding the number of special 1 hold storage or the special 2 hold storage number after the reduction. Is transmitted. The effect control circuit 200 has a predetermined hold display icon increased based on the above-mentioned special figure 1 hold designation command or special figure 2 hold designation command based on the reception of the special 1 hold reduction designation command or the special 2 hold reduction designation command. A command for reducing the number of special 1 is transmitted to the VDP so that the player can visually recognize the reduced number of special 1 hold memory and special 2 hold memory on the display screen D1. Further, by executing the process, the corresponding portion of the hold display unit of either the first special symbol hold display device 36A or the second special symbol hold display device 36B is turned off by the process of step S400-5. Further, when the game state confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, information related to the current game state is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side every time the special symbol starts to fluctuate.

(Step S610-9)
Based on the hold type, the CPU 100a refers to the special figure hit / fail determination table TB1 for special 1 or the special figure hit / fail determination table TB2 for special 2 corresponding thereto, and transfers the special figure hit / fail random number to the 0th storage unit. The special figure winning / failing lottery process is performed based on the above, and the data (special drawing winning / failing judgment data) related to the lottery result (“big hit”, “small hit”, “missing”) is stored.

(Step S610-11)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure type determination lottery process for determining the special figure type. Here, if the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is a "big hit" based on the special 1 hold, the special figure type determination table TB1 for special 1 is referred to and transferred to the 0th storage unit. The special figure type corresponding to the specified special figure type determination random number is extracted, and the data (special figure type data) related to the extracted special figure type is stored. If the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is "big hit" or "small hit" based on the special 2 hold, the special figure type determination table TB2 for special 2 is referred to, and the 0th The special figure type corresponding to the special figure type determination random number transferred to the storage unit is extracted, and the data (special figure type data) related to the extracted special figure type is stored.
On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is "missing", the special symbol type related to the special symbol X (missing symbol X) is extracted from the special symbol type determination table TB3, and the special symbol is extracted. Store the special figure type data related to X.
After storing the special figure type data, the special figure type specification command corresponding to the special figure type data is set in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). That is, by transmitting the special figure type designation command, the information regarding the special figure type extracted each time the special figure type determination lottery process is transmitted is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S610-13)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol type extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S610-14)
The CPU 100a executes a special figure variation pattern determination lottery for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the normal symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the state is a low probability state or a high probability state is loaded, and various fluctuation pattern determination tables TB illustrated in FIG. 8 are referred to, and the first from the referenced table. 0 Fluctuation pattern determination transferred to the storage unit The first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern corresponding to the random numbers are extracted and determined. The CPU 100a sets a fluctuation pattern command including a fluctuation pattern identification number and a fluctuation time corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern extracted and determined from one of the fluctuation pattern determination tables TB table in the transmission buffer (stored in the transmission buffer). To do.
By transmitting the variation pattern command to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 side determines a more specific content of the variation effect according to the content of the variation pattern command, and the content of the determined variation effect. By transmitting a command including information about to the VDP, various fluctuation effects are displayed on the display screen D1 together with the variation display of the effect symbol S.

(Step S610-15)
The CPU 100a loads the total value of the fluctuation times corresponding to the first half fluctuation pattern and the second half fluctuation pattern extracted in step S610-14, and sets them in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery in step S610-9 is a "hit"("bighit" or "small hit"), and if it is a "hit", the step S. The special symbol type data stored in S610-11 is loaded, the type of the special symbol is confirmed, and the probability state flag is confirmed to confirm the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). Then, the game state after the end of the special game is set according to the table (game state setting table TB) shown in FIG. In addition, when the game state becomes a high probability state, a high probability number (end condition) is set. Specifically, a predetermined counter value is saved in the probability state preliminary flag and the high probability count cut preliminary counter. The high-probability number-cutting reserve counter is composed of a high-probability special figure number-cutting spare counter and a high-probability special 2 hold number-cutting spare counter. When shifting to, "10" and "6" are set as the counter values of the respective counters.

(Step S610-19)
The CPU 100a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B in order to start the variable display of the special symbol. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter is provided separately with a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 35A and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 35B. Here, the counter value is set in the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "01H" and ends the special symbol change waiting process. By executing the series of special symbol change waiting processes, the change display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B, and the change display of the special symbol is performed. The variable display of the effect symbol S is started on the display screen D1 substantially in synchronization.

[Processing during special symbol change]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating processing during special symbol change in the main control circuit 100. The special symbol changing process is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The CPU 100a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. The counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is set so as to make one round in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol fluctuation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, it is set. The counter value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The CPU 100a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process is transferred to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process is transferred to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each segment of the 7-segments constituting the first special symbol display device 35A and the second special symbol display device 35B. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, the current timer value is used. "1" Updates the timer value to the subtracted value.

(Step S620-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the process is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the process is concerned. Ends processing during special symbol change.

(Step S620-13)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, each segment constituting the 7-segment is sequentially turned on at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The CPU 100a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B.

(Step S620-19)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbol has been stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 35A or the second special symbol display device 35B. When the special symbol stop designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, and the effect symbol S that is changing on the display screen D1 is stopped by the special symbol. Stop display in almost synchronization with the display.

(Step S620-21)
The CPU 100a sets the special symbol change stop time (fixed time), which is the time for stopping and displaying the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the processing during the special symbol change.

[Post-processing after stopping special symbols]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the post-stop processing of the special symbol in the main control circuit 100. This special symbol post-stop processing is executed when the special symbol game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing after stopping the special symbol is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The CPU 100a confirms the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The CPU 100a determines whether the result of the special drawing winning / failing lottery is a "hit"("bighit" or "small hit"). As a result, if it is determined that it is a "hit", the process is transferred to step S630-19, and if it is determined that it is not a "hit", the process is transferred to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The CPU 100a executes the number-cutting management process. Here, the normal symbol probability state flag for identifying whether the game state is the low probability state or the high probability state is loaded, and the current game state is the low probability state or the high probability state. Check if. Then, when the gaming state is a high probability state, the counter value of the high probability number cut counter is updated. Here, the high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter is composed of a high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter and a high-accuracy special 2 hold number-cutting counter, and the counter value of the high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter is regardless of the holding type. It is updated to the value subtracted by "1", and the counter value of the high-accuracy special 2 hold count cut counter is updated to the value subtracted by "1" only when the fluctuation corresponds to the special 2 hold.
Then, as a result of updating the high-probability special figure count-cut counter and the high-probability special 2 hold count-cut counter, if any of the counter values becomes "0", the probability state flag is set to a value indicating a low probability state ( Set to "0"). As a result, in the high-probability state, the game state shifts to the low-probability state when the fluctuation of the special symbol is fixed a predetermined number of times without winning the "hit" or when the fluctuation based on the special 2 hold is fixed a predetermined number of times. Will be done. When the game state is shifted in step S630-7, the CPU 100a sets a game state change designation command in the transmission buffer for transmitting the game state after the shift to the effect control circuit 200 ( Store in the send buffer). As a result, the change in the gaming state is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-9)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a command for confirming the game state at the time of confirming the special symbol, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is confirmed.

(Step S630-11)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number-of-numbers command for transmitting the high-accuracy number of times updated in step S630-7 to the effect control circuit 200 in the transmission buffer. That is, each time the special symbol is determined by the processes of step S630-9 and step S630-11, the game state at that time and the high probability number of times are transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S630-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "00H" and ends the post-processing after stopping the special symbol. As a result, when the special figure game management process based on the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is completed and the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is started. Processing will be performed.

(Step S630-15)
The CPU 100a sets any data (special symbol A to special symbol G) specified in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 7 according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-17)
The CPU 100a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-15, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the special figure type = number of rounds) is set as the counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter.

The maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the special game (big hit game or small hit game) to be started from now on. On the other hand, the RAM 100c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation counter at the start of each round game, the current round The number of games is managed. Here, with the start of the special game, the process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-19)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S630-15, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game to the effect control circuit 200 in the transmission buffer. When the opening designation command is transmitted, the effect control circuit 200 side transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, for example, a predetermined command for notifying the player that the special game is to be started prior to the start of the special game. The opening effect of is displayed.

(Step S630-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special symbol game management phase to "03H" and ends the post-processing after stopping the special symbol.

[Pre-processing for opening the big prize opening]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the pre-opening process of the large winning opening in the main control circuit 100. This large winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "03H".

(Step S650-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value (opening time) set in step S630-19 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value is not "0", the pre-opening process for the large winning opening is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value is "0", the process is moved to step S650-3. ..

(Step S650-3)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S650-5)
The CPU 100a indicates a large winning opening opening designation command (specifically, a round (1R, 2R ...) To be executed for transmitting the opening start of the opening / closing body 66 (start of the round game) to the effect control circuit 200. Command) is set in the send buffer (stored in the send buffer). When the grand prize opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, the effect control circuit 200 transmits a predetermined command to the VDP, and displays, for example, a display regarding the current number of rounds on the display screen D1.

(Step S651)
The CPU 100a executes a large winning opening opening / closing switching process. This large winning opening opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S650-7)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "04H" and ends the pre-opening process of the large winning opening.

[Large winning opening opening / closing switching process]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control circuit 100.

(Step S651-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count (the number of opening / closing of the large winning opening during one round game) (this implementation). In the form, it is determined whether it is "1".). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is moved to step S651-3.

(Step S651-3)
The CPU 100a refers to the data of the special game control table TB, and based on the counter value of the special electric accessory open / close switching count counter, the solenoid control data for controlling the energization of the solenoid SOL2, and the energization time or energization of the solenoid SOL2. Extract the timer data which is the stop time.

(Step S651-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S651-3, the CPU 100a either starts energization of the solenoid SOL2 or executes a large winning opening solenoid energization control process for stopping the energization of the solenoid SOL2. By executing this large winning opening solenoid energization control process, the energization start or energization stop of the solenoid SOL2 is controlled in the steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S651-7)
The CPU 100a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S651-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the opening / closing body 66 once.

(Step S651-9)
The CPU 100a determines whether the energization start state of the solenoid SOL2 is performed, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the solenoid SOL2 is performed in step S651-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization start state is established, the process is moved to step S651-11, and if it is determined that the energization start state is not present, the large winning opening opening / closing switching process is terminated.

(Step S651-11)
The CPU 100a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

[Large winning opening control process]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening opening control process in the main control circuit 100. This large winning opening opening control process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "04H".

(Step S660-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S651-7 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process shifts to step S660-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S660 Move the process to -3.

(Step S660-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching number. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is transferred to step S651.

(Step S651)
If it is determined in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening / closing switching count, the CPU 100a executes the process of step S651. ..

(Step S660-5)
In the CPU 100a, the counter value of the large winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has not reached the specified number, that is, the number of large winning openings is the same as the maximum number of winning balls in one round. Determine if the game ball has entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the large winning opening opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process is moved to step S660-7.

(Step S660-7)
The CPU 100a executes the large winning opening closing process necessary for stopping the energization of the solenoid SOL2 and closing the large winning opening. As a result, the opening / closing body 66 is closed, and the large winning opening is closed.

(Step S660-9)
The CPU 100a saves the winning opening closing effective time (1.5 seconds) in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a command for designating the closing of the winning opening, which indicates that the winning opening has been closed, in the transmission buffer, and ends the large winning opening opening control process.

[Valid processing to close the winning opening]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control circuit 100. This large winning opening closing effective process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "05H".

(Step S670-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the large winning opening closing valid processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times is completed. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation count counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation count counter, the process is transferred to step S670-9, and when it is determined that they do not match. The process is transferred to step S670-5.

(Step S670-5)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "03H".

(Step S670-7)
The CPU 100a saves the special game opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the large winning opening closing valid process.

(Step S670-9)
The CPU 100a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S670-11)
The CPU 100a determines whether the current special game is a big hit game, shifts the process to step S670-13 if it is a big hit game, and moves to step S670-15 if it is not a big hit game (it is a small hit game). Move the process.

(Step S670-13)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "06H".

(Step S670-15)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "07H".

(Step S670-17)
The CPU 100a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer (stores it in the transmission buffer), and ends the special winning opening closing valid processing. In the jackpot game, when the ending designation command is transmitted, the effect control circuit 200 side transmits a predetermined command to the VDP to notify the player that the special game has been completed. The ending effect is displayed on the display screen D1.

[Big hit game end wait processing]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot game end wait process in the main control circuit 100. This jackpot game end wait process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "06H".

(Step S680-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S670-9 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the jackpot game end wait process is terminated, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step The process is transferred to S680-3.

(Step S680-3)
The CPU 100a executes a game state setting process for setting a game state after the end of the special game. Specifically, the probability state preliminary flag saved in step S610-17 is loaded, and the data related to the game state is saved in the probability state flag. Further, the CPU 100a loads the high-accuracy number-cutting spare counter saved in step S610-17, and sets the high-accuracy number of times to the high-accuracy number-cutting counters (high-accuracy special figure number-cutting counter and high-accuracy special 2 hold count-cutting). Save to the counter).

(Step S680-5)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the special game in the transmission buffer.

(Step S680-7)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number-of-numbers command corresponding to the high-accuracy number of times saved in step S680-3.

(Step S680-9)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "00H" and ends the jackpot game end wait process. As a result, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted after the end of the special game.

[Small hit game end wait processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the small hit game end wait process in the main control circuit 100. This small hit game end wait process is executed when the special figure game management phase is "07H".

(Step S690-1)
The CPU 100a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S670-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the small hit game end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the small hit game end wait process is terminated. The process is transferred to step S690-3.

(Step S690-3)
The CPU 100a determines whether the number of game balls entered in the large prize component 64 and the number of game balls discharged from the large prize component 64 match, and if they match, the process is performed in step S690-5. If they do not match, the small hit game end wait process is terminated. The determination is executed based on whether or not the total number of balls entered by the large winning opening detection switch SW3 matches the number of game balls detected by the specific area detection switch SW4 and the large winning component discharge detection switch SW8. To.

(Step S690-5)
The CPU 100a resets the count values of the various counters and shifts the processing.

(Step S690-7)
The CPU 100a determines whether or not the specific area flag is on, and if it is on, shifts the process to step S690-9, and if it is not on, shifts the process to step S690-19. The specific area flag is a flag that is set on (“1”) based on the fact that the game ball reaches the specific area during the small hit game in step S500-13 described above.

(Step S690-9)
The CPU 100a sets the data (big hit game via small hit game) specified in the special game control table TB shown in FIG. 7.

(Step S690-11)
The CPU 100a performs a process of setting the maximum number of operations of the special electric accessory. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S690-9, a predetermined number is set as the counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter.

(Step S690-13)
The CPU 100a refers to the data set in step S690-9, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S690-15)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the special game (big hit game via the small hit game) to the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S690-17)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "03H" and ends the small hit game end process.

(Step S690-19)
The CPU 100a executes the number-cutting management process based on the fact that the specific area flag is not turned on, in other words, the game ball does not reach the specific area during the small hit game. As described above, the number-cutting management process is a process of updating the counter value of the high-probability number-cutting counter when the game state is a high-probability state, and the probability state flag is set to a low-probability state according to the update result. This is the process of setting the indicated value.

(Step S690-21)
The CPU 100a sets (stores in the transmission buffer) the number-of-numbers command for transmitting the high-accuracy number of times updated in step S690-19 to the effect control circuit 200. That is, by the processing of step S690-19 and step S690-21, the high accuracy number after the small hit game is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side.

(Step S690-23)
The CPU 100a updates the special figure game management phase to "00H" and ends the small hit game end process.

As described above, when the game ball reaches the specific area during the small hit game and the specific area flag is turned on, the process from steps S690-9 to S690-15 relates to the big hit game via the small hit game. Various data are set, and the big hit game via the small hit game is started following the small hit game. On the other hand, although it is a rare event, when the game ball does not reach the specific area during the small hit game, the number-cutting management process is executed in the same manner as when the special symbol stops in the mode indicated by the loss. There is a possibility that the gaming state shifts (falls) from the high probability state to the low probability state.

Although the main control processing by the main control circuit 100 has been described above, the effect control circuit 200 side executes the effect determination process based on the reception of the variation pattern command or the like transmitted from the main control circuit 100, and the variation pattern. In addition to displaying various variable effects according to the type of command, the effect control circuit 200 in this example determines a specific error based on the reception of each command regarding the entry of the game ball transmitted from the main control circuit 100. Execute the relevant process. Hereinafter, the main processing of the effect control circuit 200 will be described.

[About the production design]
First, an example of the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol will be outlined. The effect display screen in the present embodiment has a normal effect mode displayed when the game state is in the low probability state and a special effect mode displayed when the game state is in the high probability state. Different backgrounds and effects symbols are displayed on the display screen D1 depending on the difference in the effect mode.

FIG. 32A is a front view schematically showing the display screen D1 in the normal effect mode. In the fluctuation areas AL, AC, and AR of the display screen D1 located above, the effect symbol S that is variablely displayed in synchronization with the above-mentioned variable display of the special symbol is displayed. The effect symbol S is variablely displayed (scrolled) in the vertical direction, for example, in each of the variable areas AL, AC, and AR.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the effect symbol S is, for example, an image in which consecutive numerical notations 1 to 8 and predetermined characters corresponding to each numerical notation are combined (effect symbol "1" to effect symbol ". It is composed of "8"). The effect symbol "8" including the numerical notation and the effect symbol "1" are set as continuous symbols.

The display screen D1 in the normal effect mode is provided with a hold display icon display area EI. The hold display icon display area EI is a first icon display area EIA in which a hold display icon indicating the number of stored special 1 holds is arranged, and a second icon display in which a hold display icon indicating the number of stored special 2 holds is arranged. The area EIB is divided in the left-right direction. The hold display icon P can be displayed in each area so as to correspond to the maximum number of special 1 hold and special 2 hold (special 1 hold = 4, special 2 hold = 2), and the first icon display area. In the EIA, the hold display icons P are arranged from the right side to the left side as the special 1 hold increases, and in the second icon display area EIB, the icons P are arranged from the left side to the right side based on the memory of the special 2 hold. To. In the normal production mode, since the game state is in a low probability state, the chance of storing the special 2 hold is extremely small, and in principle, the icon P is not displayed in the second icon display area EIB. , The second icon display area EIB may not be provided. Hold display icon In the center of the display area EI, the change target icon display area EIC representing the hold display icon P corresponding to the special 1 hold or special 2 hold that is the target of the special drawing lottery (variation) is rectangular. Set as an area. In the illustrated example, since three hold display icons P are displayed in the first icon display area EIA and one hold display icon P is displayed in the second icon display area EIB, the undigested special 1 hold is displayed. It means that three holds are stored and one special 2 hold is held. Further, as shown by the arrow, when the special drawing lottery based on the start information (special 1 hold or special 2 hold) is executed, the target hold display icon P moves to the variable target icon display area EIC. Is displayed, and the variable display of the effect symbol S is started substantially in synchronization with the timing of the movement display.

In this way, in the normal effect mode, the hold display icon P, which is the target of the special symbol lottery, is subject to change every time the effect symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in substantially synchronization with the change and stop of the special symbol starts to change. Since the icon display area is shifted to the EIC side and the subsequent hold display icons P are displayed so as to be displaced one by one, until the fluctuation start and fluctuation stop of the effect symbol S which is substantially synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special symbol. The configuration is such that the player can appropriately grasp one cycle.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a basic flow of the effect from the start of the variable display to the stop display of the effect symbol S. In this example, the first half fluctuation pattern is "pseudo 0", and the second half fluctuation pattern is "reachless production" which is one system of fluctuation production executed when the fluctuation pattern command related to the above-mentioned "normal loss 1" is received. Is taken as an example. As shown in FIG. 33A, when the variable display of the effect symbol S is started on the display screen D1, the effect symbol S scrolls downward with a predetermined time difference in the order of the variable regions AL, AR, and AC. It is displayed and leads to invisible high-speed fluctuation after a predetermined time. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the effect symbol S corresponding to the variation area AL is stopped and displayed in advance in the predetermined time lapse from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol S, and then in the variation area AR. The corresponding effect symbol S is stopped and displayed, and finally, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable region AC is stopped and displayed. Further, in the "reachless effect", the effect symbol S corresponding to the variable region AL; AR does not form a so-called reach in which the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol S is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating "loss". It becomes. As shown in FIG. 32A, the mode showing the hit is a mode in which all the effect symbols S are stopped at the same symbol in, for example, the variable region AL; AC; AR, and the mode showing the loss is this. It is a stop mode other than. The effect control circuit 200 will be described on the premise of the above.

[CPU initialization process of effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the sub CPU initialization process (step S1000) of the effect control circuit 200.

(Step S1000-1)
When the power is turned on, the CPU 200a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the ROM 200b, and also initializes and sets the flags stored in the RAM 200c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the CPU 200a performs a process of updating the effect determination random numbers (in this example, the first half variation effect pattern determination random number, the second half variation effect pattern determination random number, etc.) related to the effect determination, and thereafter, until the interrupt process is performed. The process of step S1000-3 is repeated.

[Subtimer interrupt processing of effect control circuit 200]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating the subtimer interrupt process (step S1100) of the effect control circuit 200. The effect control circuit 200 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, when the clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the CPU 200a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub-timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The CPU 200a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The CPU 200a performs a process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1100-5)
The CPU 200a updates various timer counters used in the effect control circuit 200. Here, the various timer counters are subtracted by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the effect control circuit 200 is performed, and the subtraction is stopped when the value reaches 0, unless otherwise specified.

(Step S1200)
The CPU 200a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 200c and performs various processes according to the received command. In the effect control circuit 200, when the various commands described above are transmitted from the main control circuit 100, command reception interrupt processing (not shown) is performed, and the commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100 are stored in the reception buffer. Will be done. Here, the command stored in the receive buffer is analyzed by the command reception interrupt process.

(Step S1300)
The CPU 200a clocks the elapsed time of the variation effect, refers to the timetable set for each variation effect, and executes a process corresponding to the corresponding time stored in the timetable during the variation effect effect. Perform management processing. Details of this time schedule management process will be described later.

(Step S1100-7)
The CPU 200a displays commands (internal commands) set in the transmission buffer of the RAM 200c and various data and signals. VDP for display control of the above image on the display screen D1, voice synthesis LSI for voice control, and LED lighting. It is transmitted and output to a control board for control.

(Step S1100-9)
The CPU 200a returns the register and ends the subtimer interrupt process.

[Variation pattern command reception processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern command reception process (step S1230) executed when the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command are received in the command analysis process of step S1200 of FIG. 35. As described above, each variation pattern command is set in step S610-14 in the main control circuit 100, and then transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 by the subcommand transmission process in step S100-39.

(Step S1230-1)
Upon receiving the first half variation pattern command and the second half variation pattern command, the first half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) and the second half variation effect pattern determination random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3 are acquired, respectively. At the same time, the variation effect pattern determination table TB according to the variation pattern number is referred to, and a specific variation effect is determined from the variation effect pattern table and the process is transferred.

FIG. 37 is a schematic view showing an example of the variation effect pattern determination table TB. As shown in the figure, the variation effect pattern determination table TB is the first half variation effect pattern determination table TB and the second half variation effect determination so as to correspond to the first half variation pattern and the second half variation pattern determined on the main control circuit 100 side. Distinguished from table TB. In each variation effect pattern determination table TB, one variation effect number is defined for the range of variation pattern determination random numbers (first half variation effect pattern determination random number, second half variation effect pattern determination random number) from 0 to 249. .. As shown in the remarks column, each variation effect number is associated with the specific content of the variation effect, and the content of the variation effect developed on the display screen D1 due to the difference in the variation effect number (for example, appearance). Characters to play, development, etc.) will be different.

The first half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 37 (a) is a table that is referred to when the first half variation pattern is “pseudo 0”, and when the first half variation effect determination table TB is referred to, the first half variation effect is produced. Regardless of the range of the pattern determination random number, "no pseudo-variation" is selected as the first half variation effect.

Further, the first half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 37 (b) is referred to when the first half variation pattern is "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" and the result of the special figure winning / failing lottery is "missing". This is an example of a table. As described above, the first half fluctuation pattern from "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" is the fluctuation time (first half fluctuation) of "15 seconds", "30 seconds", "45 seconds", "60 seconds", and "75 seconds". Time), and if "15 seconds" is the basic time block (time cycle), the first half fluctuation patterns from "pseudo 1" to "pseudo 5" are time blocks of 1 to 5 blocks, respectively. Consists of. Then, in determining the first half variation effect, the content (pattern) of the pseudo variation is determined for each block corresponding to the first half variation pattern.

The latter half variation effect determination table TB shown in FIG. 37 (c) is a latter half variation effect pattern determination table TB corresponding to the latter half variation pattern “normal loss 1”, “gase pseudo loss 1”, and “SP development jackpot 1”, respectively. .. Similar to the first half variation effect determination table TB, the second half variation effect pattern determination table TB defines one or more variation effect numbers for the range of the variation pattern determination random numbers from 0 to 249. Then, due to the difference in the variation effect number, the content of the variation effect developed on the display screen D1 is different.

(Step S1230-3)
The CPU 200a sets the variation effect execution command in the transmission buffer (stores it in the transmission buffer) based on the variation effect number (first half variation effect number, second half variation effect number) determined in step S1230-1 and transfers the process. .. When the variable effect execution command is transmitted as an internal command to the VDP, the image display control for displaying the variable effect is started by the VDP.

(Step S1230-5)
The CPU 200a sets the data of the time table in which the display time and display time of the image corresponding to the variation effect are defined, and transfers the processing.

(Step S1230-7)
The CPU 200a resets the variation time timing timer in order to time the execution time of the variation effect, and ends the variation pattern command reception process. The variable time timing timer reset here is added with a counter value each time the timer interrupt process is performed in the time schedule management process of step S1300, whereby the execution time of the variable effect is timed and specified in the timetable. A predetermined control process is executed at each time.

[Time schedule management process]
FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating the time schedule management process (step S1300). As described above, the variation effect execution command is set in the transmission buffer by the CPU 200a, and the command is transmitted as an internal command to the VDP that controls the display screen D1, so that the variation display of the effect symbol S is displayed on the display screen D1. As soon as it is started, various fluctuation effects are displayed along with the fluctuation display. The time schedule management process manages the time of various effects expressed during the execution of the variable effect.

(Step S1300-1)
First, the CPU 200a adds the counter value of the fluctuation time timing timer to update the execution time of the fluctuation effect. As described above, the counter value of the variable time timing timer is reset every time in step S1230-7.

(Step S1400)
The CPU 200a refers to the timetable, sets various internal commands in the transmission buffer according to the execution time of the current effect, and displays the main display on the display screen D1 so that the predetermined effect is performed at a predetermined time. The device 80 is controlled to end the time schedule management process.

[About various error judgment processing]
Hereinafter, various error determination processes by the effect control circuit 200 will be described. The error determination process is executed triggered by a command related to ball entry from the main control circuit 100.

[Out ball count processing]
FIG. 39 is a flow chart showing an out-ball count process (step S1500) executed when an out-ball switch passage designation command is received in the command analysis process of step S1200 of FIG. 35. The out-ball count process is a process that is a prerequisite for the base error error determination process described later.

(Step S1500-1)
Based on the reception of the out-ball switch passage designation command, the CPU 200a determines whether the current game state is in the big hit game, and if the big hit game is in progress, ends the out-ball count process and ends the big hit game. If not, the process is moved to step S1500-3.

(Step S1500-3)
The CPU 200a updates (+1) the value of the out number counter and shifts the processing.

(Step S1500-5)
The CPU 200a determines whether the value of the updated out number counter has reached "100 (pieces)", shifts the process to step S1500-7 when it reaches it, and performs the out ball count process when it does not reach it. finish.

(Step S1500-7)
The CPU 200a clears the out number counter and the base abnormality determination counter described later, and ends the out ball counting process.

As described above, the effect control circuit 200 integrates and stores the number of out balls when the out ball switch passage designation command is received, and clears this when the predetermined number is reached.

[Base error error judgment processing]
FIG. 40 shows, among the command analysis processes of step S1200 of FIG. 35, a first start port switch pass command, a second start port switch pass command, a large prize opening switch pass designation command, and a general prize, which include information on the number of prize balls. It is a flow diagram explaining the base abnormality error determination process (step S1510) which is executed when any one of the mouth switch passage designation commands is received.

(Step S1510-1)
Based on receiving any of the above commands, the CPU 200a determines whether the current game state is in the big hit game, and if the big hit game is in progress, ends the base abnormality error determination process, and the big hit game. If not, the process is moved to step S1510-3.

(Step S1510-3)
The CPU 200a updates the value of the base abnormality determination counter and shifts the processing. The update of the counter is executed based on the number of prize balls included in each command.

(Step S1510-5)
The CPU 200a executes the base abnormality determination process based on the updated value of the base abnormality determination counter, and shifts the process. Here, the base abnormality determination process is executed by comparing the value of the base abnormality determination counter with the threshold value set in advance for each gaming state. For example, the threshold value when the gaming state is a low probability state is set to "40", and when the value of the base abnormality determination counter exceeds the threshold value, an error determination is made. Further, the threshold value when the gaming state is the high probability state is set to "100" which is larger than the low probability state, and when the value of the base abnormality determination counter exceeds the threshold value, an error is determined. .. In this way, the base abnormality error determination process is a process of monitoring and determining the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to a predetermined number of outs (100 in this example), and the base becomes excessive. In this case, it is conceivable that some kind of abnormality has occurred, such as a ball being caught on the upstream side of a specific winning part.

(Step S1510-7)
As a result of the above determination, the CPU 200a determines whether the value of the base abnormality determination counter exceeds the threshold value, shifts the process to step S1510-9 if it exceeds the threshold value, and ends the base abnormality error determination process if it does not exceed the threshold value. ..

(Step S1510-9)
Based on the occurrence of the base error, the CPU 200a executes the abnormality notification process and ends the base error error determination process. Here, the abnormality notification processing includes, for example, control of blinking the LEDs arranged on the game board 30 and the panel frame 4 with a predetermined color, and a voice message such as "a base abnormality has been detected" along with a warning sound. This is a process that includes not only the control for notifying the player but also the store where the game machine is installed to recognize that a base abnormality has occurred.
Even if the configuration is such that the value of the base abnormality determination counter is calculated from the difference between the number of prize balls and the number of outs during a specific period, and the occurrence of the base abnormality is determined based on the difference exceeding the threshold value. good.

[Winning frequency abnormality error judgment processing]
Next, as another example of the error determination process, the winning frequency abnormality error determination process will be described. FIG. 41 shows a gate switch passage designation command, a first start port switch passage command, a second start port switch passage command, a large winning opening switch passage designation command, and a general winning opening switch passage in the command analysis process of step S1200 of FIG. It is a flow diagram explaining the winning frequency abnormality error determination process (step S1520) which is executed when any one of the designated commands is received.

(Step S1520-1)
The CPU 200a updates (+1) the value of any of the winning frequency abnormality determination counters 1 to 5 associated with each of the plurality of commands (ball entry parts), and shifts the processing. The values of these winning frequency abnormality determination counters are cleared by updating the internal timer (not shown), for example, every 60 seconds.

(Step S1520-3)
The CPU 200a executes the winning frequency abnormality determination processing based on the value of the winning frequency abnormality determination counter after the update, and shifts the processing. Here, in the winning frequency abnormality determination processing, the winning frequency abnormality determination counters 1 to 5 are taken into consideration in consideration of the value of the winning frequency abnormality determination counter after the above update, the arrangement location of the game board 30, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like. It is executed by comparison with a preset threshold value for each. Then, when the value of the winning frequency abnormality determination counter exceeds the threshold value, an error determination is made. In this way, the winning frequency abnormality error determination process is a process of monitoring and determining the number of times the ball has been entered (winning frequency) for the winning component at a predetermined time interval (60 seconds in this example), for example, a specific winning ball. If the frequency of ball entry to the component is excessive, it is possible that the ball is entangled on the upstream side of the ball entry component, or a thread goto (lifting goto) is generated by an illegal player.

(Step S1520-5)
As a result of the above determination, the CPU 200a determines whether the value of the winning frequency abnormality determination counter exceeds the threshold value, and if it exceeds the threshold value, shifts the process to step S1520-7, and if it does not exceed the winning frequency abnormality error determination process. finish.

(Step S1520-7)
The CPU 200a executes the abnormality notification process based on the occurrence of the winning frequency error, and ends the base error error determination process. The abnormality notification process is substantially the same as the above-mentioned case, but includes, for example, a control for notifying a message such as "a winning frequency abnormality has been detected" by voice together with a warning sound.

[Large winning opening excess winning error judgment processing]
Next, as another example of the error determination process, the large winning opening excess winning error determination process will be described. FIG. 42 is a flow chart illustrating a large winning opening excess winning abnormality error determination process (step S1530) executed when a large winning opening switch passage designation command is received in the command analysis process of step S1200 of FIG. 35. ..

(Step S1530-1)
The CPU 200a determines whether the special game being executed is a small hit game based on the reception of the above-mentioned large winning opening switch passage designation command, and if it is a small hit game, shifts the process to step S1530-3. If it is not a small hit game (a big hit game or a big hit game via a small hit), the process is moved to step S1530-9.

(Step S1530-3)
The CPU 200a updates (+1) the value of the counter for determining the excess winning of the large winning opening for small hits, and shifts the processing.

(Step S1530-5)
The CPU 200a executes the large winning opening excess winning determination processing and shifts the processing based on the value of the small hit large winning opening excess winning determination counter after the update. Here, in the large winning opening excess winning determination process, the value of the large winning opening excess winning determination counter for small hits after the above update and the specified number (“9” in this example) in which the large winning opening 64 is closed are used. It is executed by comparison with a preset threshold value (for example, "11") in consideration. Then, when the value of the counter for determining the excess winning opening for small hits exceeds the threshold value, an error determination is made.

(Step S1530-7)
As a result of the above determination, the CPU 200a determines whether the value of the counter for determining the excess winning opening for small hits exceeds the threshold value, and if it exceeds the threshold value, shifts the process to step S1530-17, and if it does not exceed the threshold value, the large winning prize End the over-mouth winning error determination process.

(Step S1530-9)
The CPU 200a determines whether the state of the series of big hit games is in the large winning opening closing effective processing, and if it is in the large winning opening closing effective processing, shifts the processing to step S1230-11, and moves the processing to the big winning opening closing effective processing. If it is not inside, the processing for determining the excess winning opening of the large winning opening is terminated.

(Step S1530-11)
The CPU 200a updates (+1) the value of the counter for determining the excess winning opening for the jackpot, and shifts the processing.

(Step S1530-13)
The CPU 200a executes the big winning opening excess winning determination processing and shifts the processing based on the value of the large winning opening excess winning determination counter after the update. The large winning opening excess winning determination process is executed by comparing the value of the large winning large winning opening excess winning determination counter after the update with a preset threshold value (for example, "2"). Then, when the value of the counter for determining the excess winning opening for the jackpot exceeds the threshold value, an error is determined. As described above, the large winning opening excess winning error determination process is a process of monitoring and determining the number of balls entered from the opening operation to the closing operation of the large winning component 64 in the small hit game, and in the large hit game. Is a process of monitoring and determining the number of balls entered from the closing operation of the large winning component 64 to the opening operation again. When the excessive winning is excessive, it is conceivable that, for example, the opening / closing body 66 is defectively opened / closed or fraudulent such as thread goto occurs. In this example, an error is determined when an excessive prize is generated even once. However, for example, an error is determined when an excessive prize exceeding the above threshold value occurs between a plurality of rounds. good.

(Step S1530-15)
As a result of the above determination, the CPU 200a determines whether the value of the jackpot over-winning determination counter exceeds the threshold value, and if it exceeds the threshold value, shifts the process to step S1530-17, and if it does not exceed the threshold value, the jackpot The excess winning error determination process ends.

(Step S1530-17)
The CPU 200a executes the abnormality notification process based on the occurrence of the large winning opening excess winning, and ends the large winning opening excessive winning error process. The abnormality notification process is substantially the same as the above-mentioned case, but includes, for example, a control for notifying a message such as "excessive winning has been detected" by voice together with a warning sound.

As described above, the effect control circuit 200 according to this example enters the game ball based on the content of the command transmitted when the game ball passes through the plurality of game parts arranged on the game board 30. It is possible to judge various errors related to and prize balls. In addition to the above, for example, the total number of game balls entered in the large prize component 64 and the total number of game balls discharged from the large prize component 64 do not match the large prize opening discharge ball shortage error (main control circuit 100). Abnormal discharge of the large prize opening when there is an input from the specific area detection switch SW4 or the large prize component discharge detection switch SW8 even though it is not detected in step S690-3) or the large prize opening detection switch SW3. It is also possible to determine errors and the like.

Further, if these error determinations are also executed in the main control circuit 100, the main control circuit 100 and the effect control circuit 200 can be double-checked, and the main control can be performed even if a command transmission omission occurs due to some factor. The occurrence of an error can be properly detected on the circuit 100 side.

In addition, when the above various errors occur, information such as the type of error, the date and time of occurrence, the number of times, etc. are stored in a specific storage area (backup RAM, etc.) so that the store where the game machine is installed can check it on a monitor or the like. Is also good.
Although the present invention has been described above based on the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and it is possible to make various changes and improvements by combining the embodiments. Obvious in the trader. Further, it is clear from the description of the scope of claims that such various modified and improved forms can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

That is, in addition to the above-mentioned errors, for example, on the main control circuit 100 side, a checksum abnormality error (step S100-21), a radio wave error based on the detection of a specific radio wave, and disconnection of various switches (sensors) are detected. It is possible to determine a board switch error or the like. Further, on the payout control circuit 150 side, an excess prize ball error when the input from the prize ball count switch 153 exceeds a predetermined threshold even though it is not during the payout operation, and an input from the prize ball count switch 153. It is possible to determine a ball clogging error or the like when the time continues for a predetermined time or longer.
Then, when these errors occur, a command indicating the occurrence of each error is transmitted to the effect control circuit 200 side, and the effect control circuit 200 sends the error occurrence information (error type, occurrence date and time, etc.) to the backup RAM. Memorize the number of times, etc.). Further, the generated information may be displayed on the main display device 80 by a predetermined operation when the power is turned on. In addition, a control circuit that makes a judgment according to the importance of the error is appropriately selected, and the occurrence of the error is output as external information only when an error of high importance occurs, while an error of low importance, for example, an effect. For the error determined on the control circuit 200 side, the external information may not be output. In addition, among the errors determined in the main control circuit 100 or the payout control circuit 150, which are of high importance, the subsequent game cannot proceed for a specific error (special symbol, lottery for ordinary symbol, cannot be changed). It may be set, and other errors or errors determined on the effect control circuit 200 side may be continuously set so that the game can be played.

In the above embodiment, the CPU 100a that executes the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) of FIG. 20 constitutes the start information acquisition means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special drawing winning / failing lottery process (step S610-9) of FIG. 23 constitutes the winning / failing lottery means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure type determination lottery process (step S610-11) of the figure constitutes the special figure type determination means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the special figure variation pattern determination lottery process (step S610-14) of the figure constitutes the symbol variation means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the processes of FIGS. 26 to 31 constitutes a special game execution means. Further, the CPU 100a that executes the number-cutting management process (step S630-7) of FIG. 25, the game state setting process (step S680-3) of FIG. 30, and the number-cutting management process (step S690-19) of FIG. 31 is in the gaming state. Configure the setting means. Further, an effect control circuit that executes a control process related to the effect and a process related to the error determination on the display screen D1 as the display unit based on various commands constitutes the effect control means. In particular, the CPU 200a that executes the out-ball counting process (step S1500) of FIG. 39 constitutes the out-ball counting means, and the CPU 200a that executes the base abnormality error determining process (step S1510) of FIG. 40 constitutes the base abnormality error determining means. Then, the CPU 200a that executes the winning frequency abnormality error determination process (step S1520) of FIG. 41 constitutes the winning frequency abnormality error determination means, and the CPU 200a that executes the large winning opening excess winning error determination process (step S1530) of FIG. 42 It constitutes a means for determining an excess prize winning error.

1 Pachinko machine, 9 Operation mechanism, 9A push button, 30 game board,
35A 1st special symbol display device, 35B 2nd special symbol display device,
60 1st start prize parts, 62 2nd start prize parts, 64 big prize parts,
68 General figure passing gate, 80 Main display device, 100 Main control circuit,
100a main CPU, 100b main ROM, 100c main RAM,
150 payout control circuit, 200 production control circuit, 200a sub CPU,
200b sub ROM, 200c sub RAM, D1 display screen

Claims (2)

A main control means for executing processing related to the progress of the game based on the entry of the game ball into a plurality of entry parts arranged on the game board.
A gaming machine including an effect control means for executing a process related to a game effect based on the process by the main control means.
The effect control means is characterized in that a predetermined error determination is executed based on the content of a predetermined command transmitted from the main control means when the game ball enters the ball entry component. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means executes an error determination regarding the number of prize balls of the game ball based on the information regarding the number of prize balls included in the predetermined command.

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