JP2020156764A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of appropriately executing abnormality control without increasing input signals.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises control means that can execute abnormality control relating to abnormality based on a first composite signal by wired OR connection of a plurality of prescribed abnormality signals output from a plurality of interface means respectively, in which detection signals from respective detection means provided at a first member, are input, and a second composite signal by wired OR connection of a plurality of prescribed abnormality signals output from a plurality of interface means respectively, in which detection signals from respective detection means provided at a second member, are input. A condition under which the control means executes abnormality control based on the first composite signal is different from a condition of executing abnormality control based on the second composite signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11-10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

As a conventional game machine, sensors which are a plurality of types of detection means for detecting various abnormalities are provided, signals output from each sensor (detection means) are input to the control means, and the control means inputs the signals. There is a device that determines an abnormality based on the signal and notifies the abnormality (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2018-20021

However, in Patent Document 1, when the number of sensors (detection means) that detect an abnormality and output a signal increases, the input signal to the control means must be increased, and the control means must be increased. If the input signal of the above cannot be increased, there is a problem that the control means cannot execute the abnormality control corresponding to the increased abnormality signal.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing abnormal control corresponding to an input signal without increasing an input signal to a control means. And.

The game machine of means 1
It is possible to play a game, and a pachinko game of a gaming machine (for example, a feature portion 045SG) having a first member (for example, a board side member) and a second member (for example, a frame side member) different from the first member. Machine 1)
Each of the first member and the second member has a plurality of detection means (for example, six switches such as the first start port switch 22A and the count switch 23 of the panel side member, and the first out confirmation switch of the frame side member. 4 switches such as 045SG21 and 1st prize confirmation switch 045SG23) are provided.
A detection signal output from the detection means is input, and a predetermined abnormality (for example, disconnection (missing) or short circuit of the input side signal line) related to the input can be detected, and a predetermined abnormality signal based on the detection of the predetermined abnormality is possible. An interface means (for example, an interface integrated circuit 045SG30) capable of outputting (for example, an abnormality detection signal) and
Each of a plurality of interface means (for example, three interface integrated circuits 045SG30 to which six various switches provided on the panel side member are connected) to which a detection signal from each detection means provided on the first member is input. It is provided corresponding to the first composite signal output means (for example, each interface integrated circuit 045SG30) for generating the first composite signal (for example, B-IF signal) by the wired or connection of the plurality of predetermined abnormal signals output from the above. Wired or connection switch 045SG41) for three B-IF signals and
Each of a plurality of interface means (for example, two interface integrated circuits 045SG30 to which four various switches provided on the frame side member are connected) to which a detection signal from each detection means provided on the second member is input. It is provided corresponding to the second composite signal output means (for example, each interface integrated circuit 045SG30) that generates the second composite signal (for example, W-IF signal) by the wired or connection of the plurality of predetermined abnormal signals output from the above. Two W-IF signal wired or connection switches 045SG42) and
A control means (for example, game control) capable of executing abnormality control related to an abnormality based on the first composite signal and the second composite signal output from the first composite signal output means and the second composite signal output means. For microcomputer 100) and
With
The condition for the control means to execute the abnormality control based on the first composite signal is different from the condition for executing the abnormality control based on the second composite signal (for example, for the B-IF signal, the condition is different. When it is determined that the B-IF signal is in the detection (L) state by the main side error processing, the game is prohibited and the error specification command for notifying the board side interface error is transmitted. Regarding the IF signal, when it is determined that the W-IF signal is in the detection (L) state in the W-IF signal determination process before the game is enabled by the timer interrupt, the frame side interface without prohibiting the game. Executes anomaly control that sends an error specification command to notify an error)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, abnormality control can be appropriately executed without increasing the input signal to the control means.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine according to the means 1.
The condition is a first determination period (for example, a timer interrupt) that enables a game to determine whether or not to execute the abnormality control based on the first composite signal (for example, a B-IF signal). The second determination time (for example, before the timer interrupt is set), which is the time for determining whether or not to execute the abnormality control based on the condition of the timer interrupt during the period) and the second composite signal. Including the conditions (when the game is not enabled)
The feature is that the first judgment time and the second judgment time are different.
According to this feature, since an appropriate determination timing corresponding to each signal is included in the condition, abnormality control can be executed more appropriately.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine according to the means 2.
The first determination timing is a plurality of timings for each predetermined period after the game is enabled (for example, a plurality of times for each timer interrupt during the period during which the game is enabled by the timer interrupt). The second determination time is only once at a predetermined timing within the activation period from when the power is turned on until the game becomes possible (for example, 1 of the execution timing of 045SGS01 before the processing of S11 in which the timer interrupt is set. Only times)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, abnormality control can be executed more appropriately by including an appropriate time and number of times corresponding to each signal in the condition.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to the means 3.
The control means executes a control that disables the game in the abnormality control based on the first composite signal (for example, a B-IF signal) (for example, a portion that executes the processing of 045SGS40 in the main side error processing).
On the other hand, in the abnormality control based on the second composite signal (for example, W-IF signal), control that does not disable the game is executed (for example, in the W-IF signal determination process, the game prohibition flag is not set. The part that ends the process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to execute control that does not disable the game and control that disables the game, depending on the member, so that appropriate abnormality control corresponding to the member can be executed.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 1st special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko machine. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each big hit. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern determination table for detachment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning prize determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the random value value determination processing at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the cut-in effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the cut-in effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the cut-in effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio of the cut-in effect and the decision rate of an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio of the cut-in effect and the decision rate of an effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the production pattern of a cut-in effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio in the pattern CI-3 of a cut-in effect. It is a flowchart which shows the advance notice production decision processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution ratio of the advance notice effect and the determination rate of an effect pattern, and is explanatory drawing of the effect pattern of the advance notice effect. It is explanatory drawing of the notice production execution period for each variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the notice production execution period for each variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the notice production execution period for each variation pattern. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the advance notice effect in the variable display. It is a figure which shows the production mode of the cut-in effect in the variable display. It is a figure which shows the notification mode of the variable display result for every variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution decision ratio of the cut-in effect and the decision rate of the effect pattern in the modification 208SG-1. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a magnetic detector, a setting board and a main board. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a magnetic detector. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the structure of a magnetic detector. It is explanatory drawing explaining the function of the input / output terminal of a magnetic detector. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the control structure of a control part. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 136IW. It is a flowchart which shows the game control main processing in a feature part 136IW. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the detection of a magnetic change by a magnetic detector and various signals. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 149IW. It is a block diagram which shows the connection example of each detection means in a feature part 149IW and a main board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of bit allocation of the input port in the game control microcomputer. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the pachinko gaming machine in the feature part 045SG. It is a figure which shows the connection example of the radio wave sensor, the vibration sensor, and the interface integrated circuit in the feature part 045SG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the interface integrated circuit used in the feature part 045SG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of each signal in the feature part 045SG and the state of abnormality. It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection example of each switch provided on the panel side member in the feature part 045SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection example of each switch provided on the frame side member in the feature part 045SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the bit allocation of the input port in the game control microcomputer used in the feature part 045SG. It is a flow chart which shows the game control main processing in the feature part 045SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the process by the error (abnormality) determination in the feature part 045SG. It is a flow chart which shows the error processing on the main side in the feature part 045SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the process by the error (abnormality) determination in the feature part 045SG. It is a figure which shows the modification of the radio wave sensor, the vibration sensor, and the interface integrated circuit in the feature part 045SG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the state of each signal and the state of an abnormality in a modification. It is a figure which shows the connection example in the case where the vibration sensor is not mounted in the feature part 045SG. It is a figure which shows the modification of the connection of the radio wave sensor, the vibration sensor, and the interface integrated circuit in the feature part 045SG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the connection example of each switch provided on the panel side member in the modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of the bit allocation of the input port in the game control microcomputer.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and hit into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). In addition, the variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effects images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of on hold storage. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LED lights.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any device that changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip-type accessory.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations below the left and right of the game area), general winning openings 10 are provided, which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passage gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

A normal symbol display 25C is provided above the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is suspended, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are further provided around the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

A movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided at a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2.

At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, the game balls paid out as prize balls and the game balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The general map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (the start prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start winning cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and upper limit period of opening) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained or a jackpot type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big prize opening becomes open. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is a state in which a “big hit” is likely to occur in addition to improving the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number cut (time cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko game machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). It is not necessary that there is a "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The game state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probabilistic state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32 or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", a fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example," "is a predetermined small hit combination as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 ”etc.) Is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a look-ahead notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and then the variable display is restarted to make one variable display look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of variable display, the opening status of the big winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command to specify the occurrence of an error (error specification command), etc. included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications (including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing the effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing the program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and the effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CG ROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the output sound) to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating a lamp lighting / extinguishing mode) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the game machine has been initialized.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In accordance with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command that specifies the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes the random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of times jackpots have occurred) and start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning or the like) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (for details, see See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold memory, and the look-ahead determination is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when it is set as "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or an outlier symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various determinations based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination values to be compared with the random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit" or a "small hit". The process of deciding on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. The content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.) is specified, and it is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "off", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process for starting the execution of a round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening to be open based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for keeping the big winning opening in the open state and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like are used as the basis for the big winning opening. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set upper limit execution number, and a jackpot game state when the upper limit execution number is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit release preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to measure the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time. It includes processing to determine whether or not it is. When the big winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed elapses. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) are set. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is in the ON state (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the off state (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is in the ON state in step S73 (Step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the OFF state (Step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (Step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the lookahead advance notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of the variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effects signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illumination signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the small hit game state is terminated, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify that the big hit game state is terminated. Update to 7 ”and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as the game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player When a symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, if the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be a form of directly executing using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In addition, in this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a proportion of "0%" and the other may have a proportion of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature section 208SG)
Next, the gaming machine in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-32.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 208SG001a formed in a vertically long square frame shape and a gaming board (gauge) constituting the game board surface. It is composed of a board) 2 and a game machine frame (underframe) 208SG003 that supports and fixes the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 208SG003, between the door opening position where the glass door frame 208SG003a having a glass window opens the front surface of the game machine frame 208SG003 centering on the left side and the door closing position which closes the front surface. It is rotatably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 208SG003a, and when the glass door frame 208SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the game machine frame 208SG003 can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the game machine clerk or the like into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the game machine frame 208SG003 and the glass. The door frame 208SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 208SG002L is a game area in which the (left-handed) game ball launched relatively weakly by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 208SG002R is the left game area 208SG002L by the operation of the hitting operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a (right-handed) game ball launched more strongly than the game ball flowing down passes through the upper path 208SG002C of the image display device 5 and flows down.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 208SG002L, and in the right game area 208SG002R, a passing gate 41, a variable winning ball device 6B, and a general winning ball device 6B are arranged from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 208SG002R. A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 208SG002L can win a prize in the first starting winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 208SG002R is variable. It is possible to win a prize in the second starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10, and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7, and it is possible to pass through the passing gate 41.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 208SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 208SG002L cannot win the second start winning opening or the large winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 208SG002R cannot win the first starting winning opening. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main substrate 11 in the feature portion 208SG of the present embodiment is housed in the substrate case 208SG201 which is configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. It is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the state. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 208SG051 for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value change state, a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) described later in the set value change state, and the like are used. A setting changeover switch 208SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value, and an open sensor 208SG090 that detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 208SG003 are provided. The set value change state in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment is also a state in which a clerk of the game hall or the like can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state).

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the lock switch 208SG051 and the setting changeover switch 208SG052 is housed in the board case 208SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 208SG051 and the setting changeover switch 208SG052. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the board case 208SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the board case 208SG201.

Since the board case 208SG201 having the lock switch 208SG051 and the setting changeover switch 208SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine frame 208SG003 when the gaming machine frame 208SG003 is closed. It can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame 208SG003. Further, since the lock switch 208SG051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 208SG051. Further, the lock switch 208SG051 is also a switch capable of executing a switching operation of an on state and an off state, which will be described later, by a setting key. Although the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

Further, in the substrate case 208SG201, a display monitor 208SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged. The display monitor 208SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged on the upper part of the board case 208SG201. That is, the display monitor 208SG029 is arranged in front of the main board 11 in the board case 208SG201 when visually recognizing it. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized when the gaming machine frame 208SG003 is not opened, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized is the back surface side of the gaming board 2 when the gaming machine frame 208SG003 is opened. This is the front when visually recognized, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when the main board 11 is visually recognized and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 208SG, if the lock switch 208SG051 and the release sensor 208SG09 are in the ON state when the power is turned on, the set value is changed and the set setting value is displayed on the display monitor 208SG029. Is displayed in. At this time, by operating the setting changeover switch 208SG052, the numerical value (set value) displayed on the display monitor 208SG029 can be updated and displayed.

Then, by turning off the lock switch 208SG051 while any numerical value from 1 to 6 is displayed on the display monitor 208SG029, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 208SG029 is set as a new setting value. Will be done. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the CPU 103 sends a setting value designation command, which will be described later, to the effect control board 12 regardless of whether or not a new setting value is set (set). By doing so, the effect control CPU 120 can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the set value designation command.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the gaming area) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment. 1 First special symbol display device 208SG004A capable of variable display of 1 special figure, 2nd special symbol display device 208SG004B capable of executing variable display of 2nd special figure, 1st hold display capable of displaying 1st hold storage number Device 208SG025A, 2nd hold indicator 208SG025B capable of displaying the 2nd hold storage number, normal symbol display 208SG020 capable of executing variable display of the normal symbol, normal figure hold indicator 208SG025C capable of displaying the normal symbol hold storage number, In the game state where the round display 208SG131 that can display the number of rounds (big hit type) of the big hit game during the big hit game, the game ball such as the high base state (time saving state) or the big hit game state is launched toward the right game area 208SG002R. A game information display unit 208SG200 is provided in which a right-handed lamp 208SG 132 that lights up, a probability variation lamp 208SG 133 that lights up in the probability variation state, and a time reduction lamp 208SG 134 that lights up in the high base state (time reduction state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 208SG004A and the second special symbol display device 208SG004B are each composed of 8-segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 208SG004A and the second special symbol display device 208SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is out of place or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed by a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the first special symbol, the first special symbol display device 208SG004A has a variable display result with two types of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derived display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit in the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display device 208SG004B is variably displayed by two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. The results can be derived and displayed.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can be derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 208SG004A and the second special symbol display device 208SG004B are all different, but the first special symbol display device 208SG004A At least a part of the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed in the above and the jackpot symbol that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 208SG004B may overlap.

In the first hold indicator 208SG025A and the second hold indicator 208SG025B, LEDs of four segments are arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In these first hold indicator 208SG025A and second hold indicator 208SG025B, if the number of hold storage is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and each time the number of hold storage increases, it is the second from the left. The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left light up in sequence. Then, each time the variable display is executed, the LED on the hold display corresponding to the variable display is set in a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold memory. In part 208SG, the lights are turned off toward the left).

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure holding memory and the second special figure holding storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure holding storage is preferentially executed. It has become like. Therefore, for example, when there is one first special figure hold memory and two second special figure hold memories (only the LED at the left end of the first hold indicator 208SG025A is lit and the second hold is held. (When the two LEDs on the left of the display 208SG25B are lit), the first special figure hold is held after the second special figure hold memory becomes 0 by executing the variable display based on the second special figure hold memory. Variable display based on memory is executed.

Further, the round display 208SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). As the jackpot types in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, a total of three jackpot types are provided: a jackpot A which is a 5-round jackpot, a jackpot B which is a 10-round jackpot, and a jackpot C which is a 15-round jackpot. Therefore, which segment of the segments constituting the round display 208SG131 is lit differs depending on the jackpot type.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And LED control commands used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED are included.

The effect control board 12 in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment includes the first movable body 208SG321 and the second movable body 208SG322 that can operate between the origin position and the effect position during variable display and the like. The origin detection sensor 208SG331 that can detect that the 1 movable body 208SG321 is located at the origin position of the first movable body 208SG321 and the second movable body 208SG322 are located at the origin position of the second movable body 208SG322. The origin detection sensor 208SG332 capable of detecting this is connected to the origin detection sensor 208SG332.

FIG. 8-4 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the feature unit 208SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-4 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), the command 8001H is the first variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 208SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of the variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 208SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a fluctuation pattern specification command that specifies a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". ) Or, different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is set when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low base state, normal state) in which the time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is the game state (high base state) in which the time reduction control is performed. , Time saving state) is used as the second game state specification command.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormal) and the type of the error (abnormal) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, different EXT data are set according to the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Will be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 208SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 208SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to display the special figure hold storage number identifiable on the image display device 5 or the like. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (commands for designating a winning determination result) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" and the judgment result of the big hit type (probability change, non-probability change, or sudden change) as the judgment result at the time of winning. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is the variation pattern of "non-reach", "super reach", or "other" as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform, an I / O (Input / Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation that outputs various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the feature unit 208SG of this embodiment, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the fluctuation pattern on the main board 11 side. Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3 for determination, the random value MR4 for determining the display result of the general map, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

In the present embodiment, each random value MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each random value is not limited to this. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be different depending on the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-6 shows the fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol corresponds to the case of "non-reach" and the case of "reach", and is variable. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, 1 variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is a “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "off" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern"). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "out of reach" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "out of reach variation pattern"). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the missed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off”. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is called a big hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is called a small hit fluctuation pattern.

The jackpot fluctuation pattern and reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed, and a super reach in which a super reach effect such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach δ is executed. There is a fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and like the super reach, the normal reach α, the normal reach β, ... A plurality of normal reach fluctuation patterns may be provided. Further, the super reach variation pattern may be provided with 5 or more super reach variation patterns.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the feature portion 208SG of the present embodiment, the super reach fluctuation patterns, super reach α and super reach β, are shown. , Super reach γ, and super reach δ are set shorter. Further, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach production of the super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach δ in the feature portion 208SG of the present embodiment is executed, the super reach The special figure fluctuation pattern is set longer in the order of δ, super reach γ, super reach β, and super reach α.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the variable display result is set to be "big hit" in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, so that the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of a big hit.

However, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ, the variable display result is notified that the variable display result is a big hit after once notifying that the variable display result is out of order as the reach effect of the super reach γ. A variation pattern (PB1-5 shown in FIG. 8-6) for executing the revival effect is provided. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ that executes the revival effect is set to have a longer special figure fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ and a shorter special figure fluctuation time than the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ. However, it is an exceptionally high fluctuation pattern (100%) with the highest expectation of big hits.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are classified into, for example, non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, and the like. Rather than determining the variation patterns to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the variation patterns belonging to the determined type after determining them first, only the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, a random number value for determining the fluctuation pattern type is provided to determine these fluctuations. The type of the variation pattern may be determined first from the random value for determining the pattern type, and then the variation pattern to be executed may be determined from the variation patterns belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment illustrates a mode in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern, but the present invention illustrates this. The variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value, even if the variation pattern is the same. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 out of normal reach, if the set value is 1, the fluctuation pattern is out of normal reach, and if the set value is 2, a pseudo-continuous effect is performed. As a fluctuation pattern that is executed twice and becomes non-reach out of reach, when the set value is 3, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed three times to make a fluctuation pattern that is out of super reach.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and by using the RAM 102 as a work area, various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data and the like used for controlling the progress of the game in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-14, which are prepared by the CPU 103 for performing various determinations and determinations. Further, the ROM 101 contains table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table or the like that stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, and the second special figure display result determination shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. Table, jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), and jackpot fluctuation pattern determination A table, a small hit variation pattern determination table, an outlier variation pattern determination table, a general map display result determination table (not shown), a general map variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. More specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. In other words, as for the set value, 6 which is the largest value is the most disadvantageous value for the amusement park side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the more advantageous value for the amusement park side. Become.

8-7 to 8-10 are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as the display result determination table, individual display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

In FIG. 8-7 (A), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-7 (B) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-7 (C), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1253 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-7 (D) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1383 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-7 (E), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1272 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-7 (F) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1429 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-8 (A), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-8 (B) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1487 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33049 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-8 (C), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020-1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-8 (D) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). Display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020-1556 It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-8 (E), the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-8 (F) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1674 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-9 (A), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state) or the time saving state (low probability high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1237 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

FIG. 8-9 (B) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-9 (C), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the first special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1253 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-9 (D) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 2, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1383 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-9 (E), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1272 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-9 (F) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 3, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1429 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

In FIG. 8-10 (A), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1292 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

FIG. 8-10 (B) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the probabilistic state (high probability high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1487 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

In FIG. 8-10 (C), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, among the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020-1317 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-10 (D) is the second special figure selected when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 5, and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1556 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place".

In FIG. 8-10 (E), the variable special figure is the second special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the normal state (low accuracy low base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state). This is a display result determination table for the second special figure selected in a certain case. In the second special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1346 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

FIG. 8-10 (F) is the first special figure selected when the variable special figure is the first special figure, the set value is 6, and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high accuracy and high base state). This is a display result judgment table. In the first special figure display result judgment table, out of the hit judgment values that are numerical values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 and are compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, up to 1020 to 1674 are It is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "missing".

As described above, in each display result judgment table, when the game state is in the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values than in the normal state or the time saving state are the special figures of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. As a result, in the probabilistic state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs probabilistic change control, the probability that it is determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (the present embodiment). In the feature unit 208SG of, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and 1/240 when the set value is 4. Compared to 1/220 when the set value is 5 and 1/200 when the set value is 6, the probability that the special figure display result will be controlled as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher (this). In the feature unit 208SG of the embodiment, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, when the set value is 3, 1/160, and when the set value is 4, 1 / 140, 1/120 when the set value is 5, 1/100 when the set value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state, the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal state or the time saving state. , The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state is different according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the probability variation of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the probability variation with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.5 times. The jackpot probability multiplier in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the jackpot probability multiplier in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the time saving state at each set value is constant (for example, 5 times). ) May be set.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination tables, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" to the small hit game state is the same regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-7 and 8-8, in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit game state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each display result determination table for the second special figure, the probability that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state as a "small hit" is determined regardless of the game state or the set value. Judgment values are assigned so that they have the same value as the display result judgment table for figures. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10, in the display result determination table for the second special figure, the special figure display result is set as a "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the small hit game state is set to 1/100.

It should be noted that the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit" is the same regardless of the set value. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of being determined to control the small hit game state with the special figure display result as a "small hit" may be different depending on the set value. Further, the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "small hit" and the small hit gaming state is different according to the variable special map. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state may be the same probability regardless of the variable special figure.

Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment values assigned to the "big hit" and the "small hit" in each display result judgment table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the determination table, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1674 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is set to 32767 to 33094 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical value among the big hit judgment values is common. Numerical values within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical range to the numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1346 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421, with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020-1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the gaming state is the probabilistic state, when the set value is 1, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the big hit judgment values are not included in the common numerical range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). I will go.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is in the probabilistic state, the hit determination value is the same as in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is in the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, the hit judgment values from 102 to 1674 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value as described above, while they are small. The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33421 with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit judgment value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since it is set in the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical range or the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range are set based on the hit determination value 1020. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical range of 1 is set as the numerical range of the jackpot judgment value, and the continuous numerical range of 1 is based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value (common). The variable display result is judged by using the judgment value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value.

Further, in each of these display result judgment tables, when the fluctuation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result judgment table for the first special figure). While the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the display result judgment table for the second special figure is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, there is a probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the "big hit". Judgment values are assigned so that the lower the value and the larger the value of the set value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined as a "big hit" and controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: set value 6> set value). 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot, the CPU 103 hits the jackpot (big hit) with respect to the special symbol. It is decided to be A to jackpot C). Further, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is decided with the probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10 indicates the probability of a big hit (ratio) and the probability of a small hit (ratio). Further, determining whether or not to make a big hit means determining whether or not to control the big hit game state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 208SG004A or the second special symbol display device 208SG004B is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a big hit design. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control the small hit gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display device 208SG004A or the second special symbol display device 208SG004B. It also means deciding whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 set values of 1 to 6 are provided as set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. , The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-11 (A) and 8-11 (B) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-11 (A) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table when you do. Further, FIG. 8-11 (B) determines the jackpot type using the hold memory based on the game ball winning the second starting winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is variably displayed). It is a table of cases.

In the jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is selected from jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the feature portion 208SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-12. In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A (also referred to as non-probability variable jackpot) in which only the time saving control is executed after the end of the jackpot game state and shifts to the low probability high base state, and the jackpot game After the end, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control are executed, and the jackpot B and the jackpot C (also referred to as the probabilistic jackpot) that shift to the high-accuracy high-base state are set.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state which is advantageous for the player five times (so-called 5 rounds) and is repeatedly executed. The jackpot game state by "B" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. Further, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment), or the special figure game of the predetermined number of times is executed. Figure Ends when the game is in a jackpot game state before the game is executed.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot B or the jackpot C are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is the big hit B or the big hit C, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so that the big hit game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs in.

In the feature section 208SG of the present embodiment, three types of jackpots A to C are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is 2. There may be less than one type, or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-11 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2 is assigned to jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to jackpot B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. That is, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the jackpot type differs depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , The jackpot type is determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type is determined by using MR2 which is a random value for determining the jackpot type, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is not limited to this. It may be determined using MR1 which is a random value for determining the special figure display result.

Further, the ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern is selected from the plurality of types described above according to the predetermined determination result. Determine to one of the fluctuation patterns of.

Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern judgment table, the fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits used when it is predetermined to set the variable display result to "big hit" and the variable display result to be "small hit". The jackpot fluctuation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance and the deviation pattern judgment table used when it is decided in advance that the variable display result is "off" are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), and the revival effect are executed. For each fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-4), super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-5), and super reach δ jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-6) Therefore, a predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (A), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, 1 to 50 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997 are normal reach jackpot variation patterns (PB1). -1) is assigned, 51 to 200 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), and 201 to 400 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3). It is assigned, and 401 to 650 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot (PB1-4) that does not execute the resurrection effect, and 651 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the resurrection effect. It is assigned to (PB1-5), and 701 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PB1-6) of the super reach δ jackpot.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the fluctuation pattern for the jackpot is determined by using the fluctuation pattern determination table of 1, that is, the pachinko. Although the embodiment in which the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern is the same when the variable display result is a big hit regardless of the set value set in the gaming machine 1, the present invention is not limited to this. , The determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern may be different for each set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value within the range that the random number value MR3 for small hit determination can take with respect to the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-13 (B), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, the variation pattern of small hits from 0 to 997 in the range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only PC1-1 is provided as the variation pattern of the small hit in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern of the small hit is 2 or more. Fluctuation pattern of may be provided.

Further, the deviation pattern determination table includes the deviation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved storages is 1 or less in the low base state in which the game state is not subjected to the time reduction control, and the low base. The deviation pattern determination table B used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and the deviation variation used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state. A pattern determination table C and a variation pattern determination table D for deviation used when the game state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the out-of-reach variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach out-of-reach variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super Random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is taken for the fluctuation pattern of reach β off (PA2-3), the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ off (PA2-4), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach δ off (PA2-5). A predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value in the possible range.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), in the deviation pattern determination table A (for a low-base medium total reserved storage number of 1 or less), 1 to 450 of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2) out of super reach γ. -4) is assigned, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach δ.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super Reach α out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), Super reach β out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) Super reach γ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-4), Super reach δ out-of-range fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) On the other hand, a predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), in the deviation pattern determination table B (for 2 to 4 low-base medium total pending storage numbers), 1 to 1 of the MR3 determination value ranges 1 to 997. Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. Is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 931-970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern out of super reach γ (PA2-3). It is assigned to PA2-4), and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach δ.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super Fluctuation pattern of reach α off (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super reach β off (PA2-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach γ off (PA2-4), fluctuation pattern of super reach δ off (PS2-5) On the other hand, a predetermined random value within the range that the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern can take is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), in the deviation pattern determination table C (for low-base medium total reserved storage number of 5 or more), 1 to 550 out of the range of MR3 determination values 1 to 997. Are assigned to the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are out of super reach α. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), and 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β, and 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2) out of super reach γ. -4) is assigned, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) out of super reach δ.

Further, in the deviation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control are performed. (PA2-2), fluctuation pattern of super reach β out of alignment (PA2-3), fluctuation pattern of super reach γ out of alignment (PA2-4), fluctuation pattern of super reach δ out of alignment (PA2-5) A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in the range that the MR3 can take.

As shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), in the deviation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), 1 to 550 of the judgment value ranges 1 to 997 of MR3 are non-reach deviation variations. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), and 551 to 700 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and 701 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α loss (PA2-2). 851 to 930 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach β out of order (PA2-3), and 93 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach γ out of order (PA2-4). Therefore, 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-5) of the super reach δ.

As described above, when the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the ratio for determining the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the ratio for determining the super reach variation pattern. When the deviation pattern determination tables A to D are used, 701 to 850 of the determination values are the fluctuation patterns of the super reach α deviation, and 851 to 930 are the deviation patterns of the super reach β, regardless of the fluctuation pattern determination table. Fluctuation patterns, 931 to 970 are assigned to the fluctuation patterns of the super reach γ, and 971 to 997 are assigned to the fluctuation patterns of the super reach δ, that is, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the super reach Since the fluctuation pattern is determined by a common determination ratio, it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered due to the variable display according to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach not being executed.

In the feature portion 208SG of the present embodiment, as the deviation pattern, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α deviation, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β deviation, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ deviation Although the respective determination ratios exemplify the completely same form between the set values, the present invention is not limited to this, and these fluctuation patterns of the super reach α deviation and the fluctuation of the super reach β deviation are illustrated. The determination ratios of the pattern, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation, and the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ deviation may be different for each set value.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the embodiment in which the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is the same is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. If the variable display result is out of order, the determination ratios of all the fluctuation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, and the fluctuation of either non-reach and normal reach may be the same. Only the pattern determination rate may be the same.

The non-reach non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter fluctuation time than the non-reach non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach fluctuation pattern (PA1-2). The deviation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. By winning a start prize while the player is in the game, it becomes difficult for a useless start prize to be stored, and when the number of stored memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and the non-reach is out of reach. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time becomes longer, so that it is possible to prevent the game from being less interesting due to the variable display not being executed.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-14 (A) to 8-14 (C), variations are made using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the total number of reserved storages. Although the form of determining the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of reserved memories in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, the first The variation pattern may be determined using a variation pattern determination table for deviation, which differs depending on the number of reserved memory of the special symbol and the number of reserved memory of the second special symbol when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Further, the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which there is a one-to-one correspondence between whether or not to execute the reach effect and which reach effect is to be executed for each determined fluctuation pattern. The present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special figure variation time of the variation pattern, the variable display result, etc., and which reach effect is executed. You may decide whether to do it by lottery.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). To. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for recovering the control state before the occurrence of the power failure or the like based on the data when the data is restored after the power failure or the like occurs. Further, the data corresponding to the control state and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data indicating the progress state of the game.

Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special drawing holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. It has a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a starting prize (first starting winning) is generated, but has not yet been started. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 208SG004A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 208SG004B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 208SG020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map holding storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random count circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

Further, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

There are a plurality of types of effect control flag setting units that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In addition, the data constituting the start winning command buffer is stored in the predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The command buffer received at the time of starting winning corresponds to the storage area (buffer numbers "1-1" to "1-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the first special figure reserved storage. A storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special figure during variable display is provided. Further, in the start winning command buffer, the storage area (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special figure reserved storage is stored. (Area corresponding to) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure during variable display are provided. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command) or the hold memory number notification command ( Commands such as the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the 1st special figure hold storage and the storage area corresponding to the 2nd special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning associate these commands, and the 1st special figure hold storage and the 2nd special figure hold storage. Figure A storage area (entry) for storing separately from the hold storage is secured.

The stored contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1" or buffer number "2-1") is started. It is shifted up one by one so that it does.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of the start winning. At the time of starting winning to the second starting winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the youngest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage of the received command buffer at the time of starting winning. At the time of starting winning, the start opening winning designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, each command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. I will go.

Next, the process executed by the CPU 103 in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing the start winning determination process (S101) shown in FIG. In the start winning determination process, as shown in FIG. 8-15, the CPU 103 first receives a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (208SGS501a). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (208SGS501a; Y), the number of reserved special figure reservations, which is the number of reserved special figure games using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number) (208SGS502). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is not the upper limit value (208SGS502; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "1" (208SGS503).

When the first start port switch 22A is in the off state at 208SGS501a (208SGS501a; N), or when the first special figure hold storage number reaches the upper limit value at 208SGS502 (208SGS502; Y), the variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (208SGS501b). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (208SGS501b; Y), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, it is determined whether or not it is "4" as the upper limit storage number) (208SGS505). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading, for example, the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the second special figure hold storage number is not the upper limit value in 208SGS505 (208SGS505; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to "2" (208SGS506).

When the second start port switch is not in the ON state (208SGS501b; N) or when the second special figure reserved storage number is the upper limit value (208SGS505; Y), the start winning determination process ends.

After executing any of the processes of 208SGS503 and 208SGS506, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the storage value of the start port buffer, is updated to be added by 1 (208SGS507). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storages is also updated to be added by 1 (208SGS508). For example, the total held storage count value, which is the stored value of the total held storage counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated so as to be added by 1.

After executing the process of 208SGS508, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted (208SGS509). Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (208SGS510). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the first 2 Numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3 are stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

The numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set as "big hit", and further, the variable display result. It is used to determine the type of big hit when it is called "big hit". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. By executing the process of 208SGS509, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating all of the random value values used for determining the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol and the variable display mode including the variable display time.

Following the processing of the 208SGS510, the transmission setting of the start port winning designation command according to the start port buffer value is performed (208SGS 511). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. A setting is made to send the first start opening winning designation command to 12. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second start port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, so that the effect control board 12 is subjected to. Make settings to send the second start port winning designation command. The start port winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

Following the process of 208SGS511, the random number value determination process at the time of winning is executed (208SGS512). After that, for example, the hold storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the hold storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. (208SGS513). The hold storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Will be done.

After executing the process of 208SGS513, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is "1" (208SGS514). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "1" (208SGS514; Y), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (208SGS515), and then the process proceeds to 208SGS501b. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2" (208SGS514; N), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (208SGS516), and then the start winning determination process is performed. To finish. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8-16 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed by the 208 SGS 512 of FIG. 8-15 as the winning random number value determination process. When the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started in the feature unit 208SG, in the special symbol normal processing (step S22 in FIG. 5), the game state, the special symbol for executing the variable display, and the display according to the set value are displayed. Select the result judgment table (see FIGS. 8-7 to 8-10), and use the selected display result judgment table to set the special figure display result (variable display result of the special symbol) as a "big hit" and make a big hit game state. It is determined whether or not to control the game and whether or not to control the small hit game state by setting the special figure display result as a "small hit".

On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination processing of the 208SGS512 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol display result, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the predetermined display mode accompanied by super reach. Do. As a result, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, at the start of the variable display. It is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" or "small hit" and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is the variable display mode of which category, and based on this judgment result. Then, as will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 or the like executes a look-ahead advance notice effect such as a hold display advance notice effect.

In the winning random number value determination process shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag and the probability variation flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 208SG152, and the pachinko game. The current gaming state of the machine 1 is specified (208SGS521). The CPU 103 identifies that it is in the probability change state (high probability high base state) when the probability change flag is on, and when the probability change flag is off and the time saving flag is on state, it is in the time saving state (low probability high base state). When both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are off, it is sufficient to specify that the normal state (low probability low base state).

Following the processing of the 208SGS521, the CPU 103 specifies a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (208SGS522). Next, the display result determination table according to the current game state, start port buffer value, and set value is selected and set (208SGS524).

Specifically, when the start port buffer value is "1", when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (A). When the display result judgment table is set and the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the probability change state, the display result judgment table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (B) is set and the set value is 2. When the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (C) is set, the set value is 2, and the game state is the probability change state. If there is, set the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (D), and if the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, FIG. 8-7 (E). ) Is set, and when the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result judgment table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-7 (F) is set. To set.

Further, when the start port buffer value is "1", the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the first special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) is determined. When the table is set and the set value is 4 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is set, and the set value is 5 and When the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (C) is set, and when the set value is 5 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state. When the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (D) is set and the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 8-8 (E). The display result determination table for the first special figure is set, and when the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the first special figure shown in FIG. 8-8 (F) is set. ..

Further, when the start port buffer value is "2", the set value is 1, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (A) is determined. When the table is set and the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (B) is set, and the set value is 2 and When the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (C) is set, and when the set value is 2 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state. When the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (D) is set and the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 8-9 (E). The display result judgment table for the second special figure is set, and when the set value is 3 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result judgment table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-9 (F) is set. ..

Further, when the start port buffer value is "2", the set value is 4, and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (A) is determined. When the table is set and the set value is 4 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (B) is set, and the set value is 5 and When the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (C) is set, and when the set value is 5 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state. When the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (D) is set and the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, it is shown in FIG. 8-10 (E). The display result determination table for the second special figure is set, and when the set value is 6 and the gaming state is the probabilistic state, the display result determination table for the second special figure shown in FIG. 8-10 (F) is set. ..

After setting the display result determination table, the variable display result determination module (208SGS525) performs a process of determining whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit", or "missing". In the variable display result judgment module, the numerical range of the big hit judgment value or the small hit judgment value in the set variable display result judgment table is compared with the value of the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment, and the disorder is described. If the value of the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, the variable display result is judged as a big hit, and if the value of the random value MR1 is within the numerical range of the small hit judgment value, the variable display result is judged as a small hit. Then, if the value of the random number value MR1 is outside the numerical range of the big hit determination value and outside the numerical range of the small hit determination value, the variable display result may be determined to be out of range.

Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the 208SGS525 determines that the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS526). When it is determined that the hit is not a big hit (208SGS526; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a small hit in the 208SGS525 (208SGS527). When it is determined that the small hit does not occur, that is, when it is determined that the variable display is out of alignment (208SGS527; N), the first symbol designation is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being "out of alignment". The command transmission setting is executed (208SGS527a), and it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is on, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state (208SGS528).

When the time saving flag is not on (208SGS528; N), the deviation pattern determination table A shown in FIG. 8-14 is selected and set, and the process proceeds to 208SGS536 (208SGS529). When the time saving flag is on. (208SGS528; Y) selects and sets the deviation pattern determination table D shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), and proceeds to 208SGS536 (208SGS530).

When it is determined by the 208SGS526 that the variable display is a big hit (208SGS526; Y), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type and the big hit type determination table (208SGS533). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. , Select the jackpot type determination table data from the table data that composes the jackpot type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

Further, a symbol designation command according to the determined jackpot type, that is, a second symbol designation command when the jackpot is A, a third symbol designation command when the jackpot is B, and a fourth symbol when the jackpot is C. The transmission setting of the symbol designation command is executed (208SGS534), and then the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-13 (A) is selected and set as a table for determining the jackpot fluctuation pattern (208SGS535). ), Proceed to 208SGS536.

Further, when the 208SGS527 determines that a small hit is obtained in the variable display (208SGS527; Y), the transmission setting of the sixth symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being a "small hit". Is executed (208SGS531), the variation pattern determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 8-13 (B) is selected and set (208SGS532), and the process proceeds to 208SGS536.

In the feature unit 208SG, in the deviation pattern determination table A to the deviation variation pattern determination table D, determination values of 1 to 700 are commonly assigned to the non-reach variation pattern and the normal reach variation pattern. 701 to 997 are assigned the fluctuation pattern of super reach.

Therefore, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the variation pattern is determined using the deviation pattern determination table A or the deviation pattern determination table D, so that the determination of non-reach and super reach is the determination. Even if the number of reserved memories changes later, it will always be a non-reach or super reach fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in the determination at the time of starting winning, the deviation pattern determination table A or the deviation pattern determination table D is used to determine the variation pattern. Is to be judged.

After executing any of the processes of 208SGS529, 208SGS530, 208SGS532,208SGS535, the variation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for the variation pattern determination are used to perform disturbance. The variation category according to the range of the determination values including the numerical value MR3 is determined (208SGS536). In this feature unit 208SG, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B), when at least the variable display result is “out of”, the variable display mode of “non-reach” is common regardless of the total number of reserved storages. Variable category, variable display mode of "super reach", variable display mode other than "non-reach" and "super reach" (for example, normal reach and small hit), and "other" variable category. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not the variable category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

After that, after making a setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 208SGS536 to the effect control board 12 (208SGS537), the random number value determination processing at the time of winning is terminated.

The symbol designation command and the variable category designation command are transmitted when the CPU 103 executes a command control process.

Next, the process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) shown in FIG. 7.

In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variable display start command reception flag is on (208SGS271). When the first variable display start command reception flag is on (208SGS271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure hold storage in the start winning command buffer. The various command data and various flags that are attached and stored are shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). The contents of the buffer number "1-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

Further, when the first variable display start command reception flag is not in the ON state in 208SGS271 (208SGS271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variable display start command reception flag is in the ON state (208SGS273). If the second variable display start command reception flag is not on (208SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is terminated, and if the second variable display 2 start command reception flag is on (208SGS273; Y). ), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers "2-0" to "2-4" of the second special figure hold storage in the received command buffer at the time of starting winning are stored for one buffer number. It shifts to the upper side one by one (208SGS274). The contents of the buffer number "2-0" are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

After executing 208SGS272 or 208SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (208SGS275).

Then, according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) and the data stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area (that is, the received variation pattern specification command). The display result (stop symbol) of the decorative symbol is determined (208SGS276). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, when the received display result specification command is the second variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot A, for example, a decorative symbol in which three symbols are arranged in an even number as a stop symbol Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Further, when the received display result specification command is the third variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot B, for example, as a stop symbol, a decorative symbol in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd numbers other than "7" and "3" Determine the combination (big hit symbol). Then, when the received display result specification command is the fourth variable display result specification command corresponding to the jackpot C, for example, a combination of decorative symbols in which three symbols are aligned with "7" or "3" as stop symbols (big hit). Design) is decided. When the received display result specification command is the fifth variable display result specification command indicating a small hit, for example, three consecutive numbers such as "123" and "246", and three consecutive even numbers (or odd numbers). ) Etc. to determine the combination of decorative symbols (small hit symbols). Then, when the received display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command indicating loss, for example, a combination of decorative symbols (missing symbols) different from the above-mentioned large hit symbol or small hit symbol is determined.

In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating a combination of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, the stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

After executing 208SGS276, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (208SG277). Whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a variation pattern of super reach may be specified from the variation pattern specification command read out in 208SG275. When the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of the super reach (208SG277; Y), a cut for determining whether or not to execute the cut-in effect described later during the reach effect and the effect pattern of the cut-in effect. The in-effect determination process (208SGS278) is executed to proceed to 208SGS279. If the variable display variation pattern is not the super reach variation pattern (208SG277; N), the process proceeds to 208SGS279 without executing the process of 208SGS278.

Then, in the 208SGS279, the effect control CPU 120 executes a advance notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the advance notice effect described later in the variable display and the effect pattern of the advance notice effect (208SGS279). As shown in FIGS. 8-27 to 8-29, the notice effect is an effect that can be executed during the variable display in the non-reach variable pattern, and the variable display starts in the normal reach or super reach variable pattern. It is a production that can be performed during the period from the beginning to the timing of reaching.

After executing 208SGS279, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern designation command (208SGS280). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (208SGS281).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling the display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling the lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in chronological order in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect device (image display as an effect component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). It executes control of the device 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) (208SGS282). For example, the image display device 5 outputs a command to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of various lamps. Further, in order to output the voice from the speakers 8L and 8R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice control board 13.

In the feature unit 208SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variation pattern designation command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the variation pattern corresponding to one-to-one. May select the variation pattern to be used from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the variation pattern specification command.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation time (variable display time) specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is set in the fluctuation time timer (208SGS283). In addition, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (208SGS284). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and each time the predetermined time elapses, the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols to the VRAM, and the display control unit 123 writes the image data to the VRAM. A signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays an image according to the signal to realize variable display of the decorative pattern. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting process is terminated (208 SGS285).

8-18 to 8-20 are flowcharts showing the cut-in effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-17. In the cut-in effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach α or super reach β (208SGS301). When the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach α or super reach β (208SGS301; Y), the cut-in effect determination process is terminated, and when the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach γ or super reach δ (208SGS301; Y). N) further determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach γ (208SGS302).

When the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ (208SGS301; Y), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5, that is, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ that executes the revival effect (208SGS303). .. When the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5 (208SGS303; Y), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the jackpot type (208SGS304) and determines whether or not the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS305). ..

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS305; Y), whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS306), and 208SGS308. Proceed to. In 208SGS306, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the cut-in effect is not executed based on the fluctuation pattern being PB1-5 and the variable display result (big hit type) being jackpot A or jackpot B. Is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 55%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 5%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

As shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-31, the cut-in effect in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment displays the image of the push button 31B on the image display device 5 during the reach effect of the super reach γ. Then, the player is urged to operate the push button 31B. When the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends without the push button 31B being operated, each effect is displayed on the image display device 5. Display effects and cut-in images according to the pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 and 8-31, if the effect pattern is pattern CI-1, the image display device 5 displays the cut-in image 208SG005w together with the blue effect, and the effect pattern is If the pattern CI-2, the image display device 5 displays the cut-in image 208SG005x with a red effect, and if the effect pattern is the pattern CI-3, the image display device 5 displays the cut-in image 208SG005y with a golden effect. If the effect pattern is pattern CI-4, the cut-in image 208SG005z is displayed together with the rainbow-colored effect on the image display device 5.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (208SGS305; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and the effect pattern based on the jackpot type being jackpot C (208SGS307). Proceed to 208SGS308. In 208SGS307, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (A), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is 10% based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern is PB1-5 and the variable display result (big hit type) is big hit C. Determined by the ratio of. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 54%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 5%. The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 1%.

After executing 208SGS306 or 208SGS307, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the cut-in effect is determined (208SGS308). When the execution of the cut-in effect is decided (208SGS308; Y), the determined effect pattern is stored and a value corresponding to the period until the start of the cut-in effect is set in the cut-in effect start waiting timer (208SGS309, 208SGS310). ), The cut-in effect determination process is completed.

Further, when the fluctuation pattern in the 208SGS303 is the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 or PB1-4) of the super reach γ that does not execute the revival effect (208SGS303; N), the effect control CPU 120 is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The set value is specified (208SGS311), and it is determined whether or not the specified set value is any of 1 to 3 (208SGS312). The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified based on the set value designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the execution of the cut-in effect is determined in the cut-in effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the cut-in effect start waiting timer by -1 each time the variable display effect process (S172) is executed. When the timer for waiting for the start of the cut-in effect has timed out, the process table for the cut-in effect is set according to the determined effect pattern. After that, each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect process during variable display, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp) is in accordance with the contents of the data (process data) in the cut-in effect process table. The cut-in effect may be executed by controlling 9 etc.).

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3 (208SGS312; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (308SGS313). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit. When the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS313; Y), the big hit type is specified (208SGS314), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (208SGS315).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS3315; Y), the cut-in effect is executed based on the setting value being any one of 1 to 3 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. (208SGS3316) is determined, and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS316, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the cut-in is based on the fact that the set value is any of 1 to 3 and the variable display result (big hit type) is big hit A or big hit B. The non-execution of the production is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (208SGS315; N), the effect control CPU 120 performs a cut-in effect based on the setting value being any one of 1 to 3 and the jackpot type being jackpot C. The presence or absence of execution and the effect pattern are determined (208SGS317), and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS317, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the cut-in effect is not produced based on the fact that the set value is any of 1 to 3 and the variable display result (big hit type) is big hit C. The execution is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

When the variable display result is out of alignment in 208SGS313 (208SGS313; N), the effect control CPU 120 cuts in based on the fact that the set value is one of 1 to 3 and the variable display result is out of alignment. Whether or not to execute the effect and the effect pattern are determined (208SGS318), and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS318, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (B), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is 55% based on the fact that the set value is any one of 1 to 3 and the variable display result is out of order. Determined by percentage. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 35%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 0%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 208SGS312 is any of 4 to 6 (208SGS312; N), the effect control CPU 120 has a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 4. It is determined whether or not (208SGS221). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 (208SGS321; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS322). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS322; Y), the big hit type is specified (208SGS323), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (208SGS324).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS324; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern based on the setting value being 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. Is determined (208SGS325), and the processing of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 is executed. In 208SGS325, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is performed at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. decide. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (208SGS324; N), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value of 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot C ( 208SGS326), 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS326, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 4 and the jackpot type being jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

When the variable display result is out of alignment in 208SGS322 (208SGS322; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state (208SGS327). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state (208SGS327; Y), the cut is based on the fact that the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of order, and the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state. Whether or not to execute the in-effect and the effect pattern are determined (208SGS328), and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS328, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the cut is based on the fact that the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The non-execution of in-effect is determined at a rate of 40%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 20%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the gaming state is the low accuracy high base state or the low accuracy low base state (208SGS327; N), the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low accuracy high base. The presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the state or the low probability low base state (208 SGS 329), and the processes of 208 SGS 308 to 208 SGS 310 are executed. In 208SGS329, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (C), the set value is 4, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low probability high base state or the low probability low base state. Based on this, the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 59%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 1%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 208SGS321 is not 4 (208SGS321; N), whether or not the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 in the effect control CPU 120. Is determined (208SGS330). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 (208SGS330; Y), it is further determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS331). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS331; Y), the big hit type is specified (208SGS332), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (208SGS333).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS333; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern based on the setting value being 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. Is determined (208SGS334), and the processing of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 is executed. In 208SGS334, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is performed at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. decide. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (208SGS333; N), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value of 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot C ( 208SGS335), 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS335, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 5 and the jackpot type being jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

If the variable display result is out of sync with the 208SGS331 (208SGS331; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state (208SGS336). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state (208SGS336; Y), the cut is based on the fact that the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of order, and the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state. Whether or not to execute the in-effect and the effect pattern are determined (208SGS337), and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS337, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the cut is based on the fact that the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The non-execution of the in-effect is determined at a rate of 35%. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 25%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the gaming state is the low accuracy high base state or the low accuracy low base state (208SGS336; N), the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of order, and the gaming state is the low accuracy high base. Whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the state or the low probability low base state (208 SGS 338), and the processes of 208 SGS 308 to 208 SGS 310 are executed. In 208SGS338, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (D), the set value is 5, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low probability high base state or the low probability low base state. Based on this, the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 58%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 2%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 208SGS330 is not 5 (208SGS330; N), the effect control CPU 120 is variable, assuming that the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6. It is determined whether or not the display result is a big hit (208SGS339). Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS339; Y), the big hit type is specified (208SGS340), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (208SGS341).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS341; Y), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. (208SGS342), and the processing of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 is executed. In 208SGS342, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is performed at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. decide. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (208SGS341; N), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type being jackpot C (the jack-in effect is executed). 208SGS343), 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS343, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the setting value of 6 and the jackpot type of jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

If the variable display result is out of alignment in 208SGS339 (208SGS339; N), it is further determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state (208SGS344). The game state may be specified from the game state designation command received from the CPU 103.

When the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state (208SGS344; Y), the cut is based on the fact that the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of order, and the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state. Whether or not to execute the in-effect and the effect pattern are determined (208SGS345), and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are executed. In 208SGS345, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the cut is based on the fact that the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The non-execution of the in-effect is determined at a rate of 30%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 is determined at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 is determined at a rate of 30%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the gaming state is the low accuracy high base state or the low accuracy low base state (208SGS344; N), the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of order, and the gaming state is the low accuracy high base. Whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the state or the low probability low base state (208 SGS 346), and the processes of 208 SGS 308 to 208 SGS 310 are executed. In 208SGS346, as shown in FIG. 8-21 (E), the set value is 6, the variable display result is out of alignment, and the gaming state is the low probability high base state or the low probability low base state. Based on this, the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 57%. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 3%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of the super reach δ (PS2-5 or PB1-6) in the 208SGS302 (202SGS302; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS351). .. Whether or not the variable display result is a big hit may be determined by determining whether or not the fluctuation pattern is PB1-4, which is a super reach γ big hit.

When the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS351; Y), the big hit type is specified (208SGS352), and it is determined whether or not the big hit type is a big hit A or a big hit B (208SGS353).

When the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS353; Y), whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B (208SGS354), and 208SGS308. ~ 208 The process of SGS310 is executed. In 208SGS354, as shown in FIG. 8-22, the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the jackpot type being jackpot A or jackpot B. Further, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 50%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the jackpot type is jackpot C (208SGS353; N), whether or not to execute the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the jackpot type being jackpot C (208SGS355), and the processes of 208SGS308 to 208SGS310 are determined. To execute. In 208SGS355, as shown in FIG. 8-22, the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 10% based on the jackpot type being jackpot C. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 45%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 10%. The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

When the variable display result is out of alignment in 208SGS351 (208SGS351; N), the presence / absence of execution of the cut-in effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the outlier in the variable display result (208SGS356), and 208SGS308 to 208SGS310. Executes the processing of. In 208SGS356, as shown in FIG. 8-22, the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined at a rate of 35% based on the fact that the variable display result is out of alignment. In addition, as the execution of the cut-in effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern CI-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern CI-2 at a rate of 10%, and pattern CI-3 at a rate of 25%. , The pattern CI-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

As described above, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ or the super reach δ, the cut-in is performed. When the effect is not executed, the ratio of the variable display result to the big hit (big hit expectation) is the lowest, and when the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-1, the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-2. In this case, when the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3, the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit increases in the order of the case where the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-4. (Expected jackpot in cut-in effect: non-execution <pattern CI-1 <pattern CI-2 <pattern CI-3 <pattern CI-4).

In particular, when the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-4, it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit and the big hit type is a big hit C regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21, 8-22 and 8-24, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ or the super reach δ, the cut-in effect is performed by the pattern CI-3. Regarding the execution rate, the lowest setting (0%) is made when the set value is any of 1 to 3 and the fluctuation pattern is out of super reach γ and out of super reach δ. Then, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, the set value is one of 1 to 3 and the fluctuation pattern does not execute the revival effect-the set value when the per reach γ jackpot / super reach δ jackpot If is 4 and the fluctuation pattern is a super reach γ jackpot that does not execute the resurrection effect, the set value is 5 and the fluctuation pattern is a super reach γ jackpot that does not execute the resurrection effect, the setting value is 6 and the fluctuation pattern. Is set so that the ratio of executing the cut-in effect in the pattern CI-3 increases in the order of the case where is a super reach γ jackpot that does not execute the revival effect.

Further, paying attention when the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4 and PB1-4) of the super reach γ that does not execute the revival effect, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1-3, While it is confirmed that the variable display result is a big hit (any of big hit A to big hit C) when the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 When is 4 to 6, the variable display result may be out of alignment even when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, the cut-in is higher than when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3. The jackpot expectation when the effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 is set low. Therefore, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, when the reach effect of the super reach γ is executed and the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 and the variable display result is out of order, the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is confirmed that the set value set in is one of 4 to 6.

On the other hand, paying attention to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot (PB1-5) that executes the revival effect, the cut-in effect is the pattern CI-3 rather than the fluctuation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect. And the rate of execution in pattern CI-4 is set low. For this reason, in the case where the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that does not execute the revival effect, the cut-in effect is executed by CI-3 and the disappointment is notified, so that the pachinko gaming machine Even though the player recognizes that the set value set to 1 is one of 4 to 6, the revival effect is executed later and the pachinko is notified that it is a big hit. It is suppressed that the player is discouraged because it is uncertain whether or not the set value set in the gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach γ (PA2-4 and PB1-4) that does not execute the revival effect. Attention is paid to the case where the variable display result is a big hit, the ratio of the cut-in effect being executed in the pattern CI-3 is set to be the same in all the set values, but the variable display result is out of order. The higher the set value, the higher the rate at which the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3 (the pattern CI-3 execution rate at the time of deviation when the set values 4 to 6 are set: the set value 4 < Set value 5 <Set value 6).

Therefore, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the higher the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3, and the variable display result is out of order. Since the frequency of the game becomes higher, the player can be expected that the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and the game interest can be improved. There is.

Further, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6 and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach γ (PA2-4 and PB1-4) that does not execute the revival effect. If the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the same and the variable display result is different, the gaming state is low accuracy and high base state or low accuracy in the place where the gaming state is high accuracy and high base state. The cut-in effect is set to be executed in the pattern CI-3 at a higher rate than in the low base state.

Therefore, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 in the variable display in the high accuracy and high base state, and the variable display result is out of order, so that the gaming state is low accuracy. Even after shifting to the low base state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to any of 4 to 6 to encourage the player to continue the game, so that the gaming interest can be improved. ing.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) to 8-21 (E), paying attention to the case where the variable display result is out of alignment, the higher the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the higher the cut-in. The execution rate of the production is set high. That is, in this feature unit 208SG, it is suggested that the ratio itself at which the cut-in effect is executed when the variable display result is out of alignment is set to any of the set values of 4 to 6 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, in addition to whether or not the cut-in effect is executed in the effect pattern with high expectation of big hits, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the cut-in effect is executed. It is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Further, the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the cut-in effect shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22 is only an example, and the determination ratio of the effect pattern of the cut-in effect is determined according to the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. It may be different from the feature unit 208SG as appropriate. However, when the determination ratios of the effect patterns of these cut-in effects are appropriately different, the tendency of the jackpot expectation of each effect pattern (big hit expectation in the cut-in effect: non-execution <pattern CI-1 <pattern CI-2). By maintaining <Pattern CI-3 <Pattern CI-4) itself, the player does not misunderstand the jackpot expectation according to the effect pattern of the cut-in effect when executing the cut-in effect. Is desirable.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ and the super reach δ, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Although a mode in which the ratio of executing the cut-in effect during the variable display is changed according to the set value set to and the variable display result is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the supermarket When the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the reach γ or the super reach δ, the cut-in effect may be always executed during the variable display. In the case where the cut-in effect is always executed during the variable display of the super reach γ and the super reach δ, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, When the variable display result is out of order, the ratio assigned to non-execution of the cut-in effect (see FIGS. 8-21 (C) to 8-21 (E)) is the pattern CI-1 with a low jackpot expectation or By assigning to both the pattern CI-1 and the pattern CI-2, the ratio of the cut-in effect executed in the pattern CI-3 may be maintained so as not to be different from the feature unit 208SG. By doing so, the cut-in effect is excessively executed in the pattern CI-3 while improving the interest by executing the cut-in effect during the variable display of the super reach γ and the super reach δ. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from easily recognizing that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the advance notice effect determination process in FIG. 8-17. In the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the variable display result and the variation pattern (208SGS361). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a small hit (208SGS362). When the variable display result is a small hit (208SGS362; Y), the advance notice effect determination process is terminated, and when the variable display result is a big hit or a miss (208SGS362; N), the execution of the cut-in effect is further determined. Whether or not, that is, whether or not any production pattern of the cut-in effect is stored is determined (208SGS363).

When the execution of the cut-in effect is determined (208SGS363; Y), it is further determined whether or not the stored cut-in effect effect pattern is pattern CI-3 or pattern CI-4 (208SGS364). ). When the stored effect pattern of the cut-in effect is pattern CI-3 or pattern CI-4 (208SGS364; Y), the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3 or the pattern CI-4. , Whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect pattern are determined based on the specified variable display result and the variation pattern (208SGS365).

On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the cut-in effect (208SGS363; N) or when the stored effect pattern is the pattern CI-1 or CI-2 (208SGS364; N), the variable display result is It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (208SGS366). When the variable display result is a big hit (208SGS366; Y), the big hit type is specified (208SGS367), and whether or not the advance notice effect is executed and the effect pattern are determined based on the specified big hit type (208SGS368).

When the variable display result is out of alignment (208SGS366; N), the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the effect pattern are determined based on the specified variable display result and the variation pattern (208SGS369).

Specifically, in the processing of 208SGS365, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 15%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 55%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 50%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 20%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 15%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of reach and the fluctuation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 5%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

As described above, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the case where the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 and the variable display result is out of order is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. This is a case where the set value is any of 4 to 6 and the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation (PA2-4).

As shown in FIGS. 8-26 (C) and 8-30, the pattern YE-1 is an effect pattern for displaying the image 208SG005s of the character A together with the blue effect on the image display device 5, and the pattern YE-2 is an effect pattern. The image display device 5 is an effect pattern for displaying the image 208SG005t of the character B together with the red effect, and the pattern YE-3 is an effect pattern for displaying the image 208SG005u of the character C with the golden effect on the image display device 5. The pattern YE-4 is an effect pattern for displaying the collective image 208SG005v of the characters A to C together with the rainbow-colored effect on the image display device 5.

Further, in the processing of 208SGS368, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the jackpot type is jackpot A or jackpot B, the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 45%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 15%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. If the jackpot type is jackpot C, the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern YE-2 at a rate of 40%, and pattern YE-3 at a rate of 15%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 5%.

Further, in the processing of 208SGS369, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the variable display result is out of alignment and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (out of super reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is 50%. Determined by percentage. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 30%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 15%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 5%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Also,
Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment and the variation pattern is normal reach (out of normal reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 80%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 15%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 5%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of reach and the fluctuation pattern is non-reach (non-reach out of reach), the non-execution of the advance notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%. Further, as the execution of the advance notice effect, the effect pattern is determined to be pattern YE-1 at a rate of 5%, pattern YE-2 is determined at a rate of 0%, and pattern YE-3 is determined at a rate of 0%. The pattern YE-4 is determined at a rate of 0%.

As described above, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the ratio (big hit expectation degree) at which the variable display result becomes the big hit is set to be the lowest when the notice effect is not executed during the variable display, and the notice effect is a pattern. Variable display in the order of execution in YE-1, the advance notice effect is executed in the pattern YE-2, the advance notice effect is executed in YE-3, and the advance notice effect is executed in YE-4. The rate at which the result is a big hit is set to be high (expectation of big hit of notice effect: not execute notice effect <execute in pattern YE-1 <execute in pattern YE-2 <execute in pattern YE-3 <pattern Executed with YE-4).

In particular, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (B), when the non-execution of the cut-in effect is determined or the cut-in effect is lower than the pattern CI-3 or the pattern CI-4, the pattern CI- When the execution in 1 or the pattern CI-2 is decided, the advance notice effect may be executed in the pattern YE-4 only when the jackpot type is the jackpot C. Therefore, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, in addition to whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in the pattern YE-3, the game also determines whether or not the advance notice effect is executed in the pattern YE-4. It is possible to draw people's attention.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-26 (A), as the effect pattern of the cut-in effect, the pattern CI-3, which has a higher expectation of a big hit than the pattern CI-1 and the pattern CI-2, or the variable display result is a big hit. When the pattern CI-4 that confirms that the jackpot type is jackpot C is determined, YE-3 or YE-4 is used as the effect pattern of the advance notice effect regardless of the variable display result or the fluctuation pattern. It is set so that it will not be executed. Therefore, when the variable display result is a big hit, the cut-in effect can be executed only by the pattern YE-1 and the pattern YE-2, so that the variable display result is a big hit, which is the start of the cut-in effect. It is prevented that the player recognizes the timing before the timing (the start timing of the advance notice effect). Furthermore, when the variable display result is out of alignment, neither the advance notice effect nor the cut-in effect is executed in an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit, so that the player is excessively opposed to the variable display result being a big hit. It is prevented from expecting.

After executing any of the processes of 208SGS365, 208SGS368, and 208SGS369, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the advance notice effect is determined (208SGS370). When it is decided to execute the advance notice effect (208SGS370; Y), the effect pattern determined by any of the processes of 208SGS365, 208SGS368, and 208SGS369 is stored (208SGS371), and the advance notice effect start waiting timer is set to give a notice. The production determination process is completed (208SGS372). When it is determined not to execute the advance notice effect (208SGS370; N), the advance notice effect determination process is terminated without executing the processes of 208SGS371 and 208SGS372.

When the execution of the advance notice effect is determined in the advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the advance notice effect start waiting timer by -1 each time the variable display effect process (S172) is executed, and the advance notice is given. When the effect start waiting timer expires, the advance notice effect process table is set according to the determined effect pattern. After that, each time the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect processing during variable display, the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9) is in accordance with the contents of the data (process data) in the advance notice effect process table. Etc.), and the advance notice effect may be executed.

As described above, by making it possible to determine the execution of the cut-in effect and the advance notice effect within the variable display start setting process, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (A) to 8-27 (C), non-reach In the out-of-range fluctuation pattern, the advance notice effect can be executed only in the pattern YE-1 during the variable display, and in the normal reach out-of-reach variation pattern, the advance notice effect is performed in the period before the reach during the variable display in the pattern YE-. It is possible to execute with 1 and pattern YE-2, and in the fluctuation pattern of super reach α off and super reach β off, the advance notice effect is given in the period before reach during variable display pattern YE-1 to pattern YE-. It can be executed in 3. It should be noted that the cut-in effect cannot be executed in the period after the reach in the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach deviation, the super reach α deviation, and the super reach γ deviation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-28, in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ deviation and the super reach δ deviation, the advance notice effect can be executed by the patterns YE-1 to YE-3 in the period before the reach. In the period after the reach, the cut-in effect can be executed by the patterns CI-1 to pattern CI-3. However, when the cut-in effect is determined to be executed in the pattern CI-3, the advance notice effect can be executed only in the pattern YE-1 and the pattern YE-2.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (A) and 8-29 (B), in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ jackpot that does not execute the revival effect, the advance notice effect is performed in the period before the reach YE-1 to 1. It is possible to execute the cut-in effect with the pattern YE-4, and the cut-in effect can be executed with the pattern CI-1 to the pattern CI-4 in the period after the reach. However, when the cut-in effect is determined to be executed in the pattern CI-3 or the pattern CI-4, the advance notice effect can be executed only in the pattern YE-1 and the pattern YE-2.

Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 at the time of executing the variable display in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-30 to 8-32. First, as shown in FIGS. 8-30 (A) to 8-30 (E), when the execution of the advance notice effect is determined at the start of the variable display, the advance notice effect is pattern YE- in the image display device 5. It is executed by any of 1 to pattern YE-4. Specifically, when the advance notice effect is executed in the pattern YE-1, the image 208SG005s of the character A is displayed together with the blue effect on the image display device 5, and the advance notice effect is executed in the pattern YE-2. When the image 208SG005t of the character B is displayed with the red effect on the image display device 5 and the advance notice effect is executed by the pattern YE-3, the image 208SG005u of the character C is displayed with the golden effect on the image display device 5. When the advance notice effect is executed in the pattern YE-4, the collective image 208SG005v of the characters A to C is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the rainbow-colored effect.

At this time, the player expects a big hit depending on which character's image 208SG005s, 208SG005t, 208SG005u, 208SG005v the image displayed on the image display device 5 is, and the color of the effect displayed together with the image of these characters. It is possible to recognize the degree.

As described above, when the cut-in effect is determined to be executed by the pattern CI-3 or the pattern CI-4 at the start of the variable display, the advance notice effect is executed only by the pattern YE-1 or the pattern YE-2. It is possible.

When the variable display is a variable display of the super reach γ, the decorative symbols are displayed in a combination of reach as shown in FIGS. 8-31 (A) to 8-31 (C), and then the super reach is displayed. A reach effect of γ (a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character fight in this feature unit 208SG) is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (D), when the cut-in effect execution start timing during the reach effect of the super reach γ is reached, the image display device 5 starts displaying the image of the push button 31B, and the player A promotion notification is performed to urge the user to operate the push button 31B. At this time, the player operates the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B, or the player operates the push button 31B without operating the push button 31B during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B. When the reception period elapses, the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the cut-in image corresponding to the effect pattern of the cut-in effect.

Specifically, when the effect pattern of the cut-in effect is pattern CI-1
When the cut-in image 208SG005w is displayed with the blue effect on the image display device 5 and the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-2, the cut-in image 208SG005x is displayed with the red effect on the image display device 5 and cut. When the in-effect is executed by the pattern CI-3, the cut-in image 208SG005y is displayed together with the golden effect on the image display device 5, and when the advance notice effect is executed by the pattern YE-4, the image display device 5 displays the cut-in image 208SG005y. The cut-in image 208SG005z is displayed with a rainbow effect.

At this time, the player decides which of the cut-in images 208SG005w, 208SG005x, 208SG005y, and 208SG005z is the cut-in image displayed on the image display device 5, and the color of the effect displayed together with these cut-in images. It is possible to recognize the degree of expectation of a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) and 8-32 (B), when the variation pattern of the variable display is PS2-4 (fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ out of line), the super reach γ As a reach effect result (battle effect result), when the ally character loses to the enemy character, it is notified that the variable display result is out of order, and the variable display ends. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) and 8-32 (C), when the variable display variation pattern is PB1-4 (super reach γ jackpot variation pattern that does not execute the revival effect). , As the reach effect result (battle effect result) of the super reach γ, when the ally character wins the enemy character, it is notified that the variable display result is a big hit, and the variable display ends.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-32 (A) and 8-32 (D) to 8-32 (F), the variation pattern of the variable display is PB1-5 (super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect). In the case of (variation pattern), it is notified that the variable display result is once out of order due to the defeat of the ally character by the enemy character as the reach effect result (battle effect result) of the super reach γ. Then, when the revival effect is executed, it is notified again that the variable display result is a big hit when the ally character reverses to the enemy character and wins as the reach effect result (battle effect result) of the super reach γ. The variable display ends.

Although not shown in particular, when the variable display is a variable display of super reach δ, after the decorative symbol is displayed in a combination of reach, the ally character and the enemy character are displayed in the same manner as the reach effect of super reach γ. Battle production) is executed. Then, when the cut-in effect is executed during the battle effect, the variable display result is always a big hit by executing the cut-in effect in the pattern CI-3. The battle production as the reach production of Super Reach δ may be the same as the battle production as the reach production of Super Reach γ, but the characters to be played against and the development of the battle are partially different. You may.

As described above, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-21, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the cut-in effect is the pattern CI. While it is confirmed that the variable display result will be a big hit by executing in -3, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, the cut-in effect is performed. There is a case where the variable display result is out of order when executed in the pattern CI-3. That is, when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 and the variable display result is out of order, it is determined that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. , When the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3, the player can pay attention to whether the variable display result is a big hit or a miss, and the game interest can be improved. There is.

In addition, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-21, after notifying that the variable display result is out of order as a variable pattern in which the cut-in effect can be executed during the reach effect. Super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern (super reach γ jackpot fluctuation pattern that executes resurrection effect, PB1-5) and super reach that does not execute resurrection effect to notify that the variable display result is a jackpot by executing the resurrection effect A fluctuation pattern of γ jackpot (PB1-4) is provided, and when variable display is executed with the fluctuation pattern of super reach γ jackpot that executes the revival effect, the fluctuation of super reach γ jackpot that does not execute the revival effect. The ratio of executing the cut-in effect in the pattern CI-3 is set lower than that in the case of executing the variable display in the pattern. Therefore, when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 during the reach effect of the super reach γ and it is notified that the variable display is out of order, the set value set by the player in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Even if it recognizes that is any of 4 to 6, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4 to 6 by notifying that the revival effect is executed and the variable display is a big hit. It is possible to reduce the deterioration of the game interest due to an error in recognizing that it is one of the above.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the disadvantage setting values are set to 1 to 3 and the advantageous setting values are set to 4 to 6 as the setting values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the setting values are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The determination ratio of the effect pattern of the cut-in effect or the advance notice effect is different depending on whether the set value is the disadvantageous set value or the advantageous set value, but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as the disadvantage setting value includes 1 and the advantage setting value includes 6, they may be set in any range in which the values do not overlap with each other. Specifically, the disadvantage setting value may be 1 to 5 and the advantage setting value may be only 6, or the disadvantage setting value may be only 1 and the advantage setting value may be 2 to 6.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, an embodiment in which the suggestion effect in the present invention is described as a reach effect is illustrated, but the invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect in the present invention is being variably displayed. As long as it is an effect that can be executed, for example, an effect other than the reach effect may be used, such as a pseudo continuous effect in which a temporary stop of a decorative symbol and a revariable display are repeatedly executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (C) to 8-21 (E), the fluctuation of the super reach γ deviation when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. When the variable display is executed in the pattern, when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is 6, the ratio of the cut-in effect being executed in the pattern CI-3 is the highest, and the pachinko game When the set value set in the machine 1 is 4, the ratio of the cut-in effect being executed in the pattern CI-3 is set to be the lowest. Therefore, the higher the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the higher the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3 and the variable display result is out of order, and the higher the set value is set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the player can be expected to be set, the game interest can be improved.

In the feature unit 208SG of the embodiment, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ out of line. Illustrates a mode in which the higher the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the higher the rate at which the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3. It is not limited, and when the set value set in the pachinko game machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern of the super reach γ out of line, the pachinko game Regardless of the set value set in the machine 1, the ratio at which the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3 may be the same ratio. By doing so, when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 in the variable display of the deviation of the super reach γ, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. It can be difficult to identify the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-6, which reach effect is to be executed and whether to execute the revival effect is determined in advance in association with each variation pattern, and is also determined in FIG. 8-13. As shown in (A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table of 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, when the variable display result is a big hit, the ratio of executing the revival effect during the variable display is the same regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, the execution rate of the resurrection effect during the variable display follows the set value that determines the rate at which the variable display result becomes a big hit, so the player should pay attention to whether or not the resurrection effect is executed during the variable display. Can be done, and the game entertainment can be improved.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, whether or not to execute the reach effect and whether or not to execute the revival effect is illustrated by exemplifying a form in which a predetermined form is determined in association with each variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not to execute the reach effect and whether or not to execute the revival effect is changed by the effect control CPU 120 after the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern. It may be appropriately determined from the display result and the like.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-22, as the fluctuation pattern in the feature portion 208SG of the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect of the super reach δ (PA2-5 and PB1-6). Is provided, and when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 during the reach effect of the super reach δ, the variable display result is always a big hit, so that the variation of the super reach effect increases and the super Since the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 during the reach effect of the reach δ and the player can pay attention to whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit, the game interest can be improved.

In addition, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the embodiment in which the variation pattern (PA2-5 and PB1-6) for executing the reach effect of the super reach δ is provided has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, it is also possible not to provide a variation pattern for executing the reach effect of the super reach δ.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as the effects that can be executed during the variable display, a notice effect that can be executed during the period from the start of the variable display to the reach (or until the end timing of the variable display) and the reach. There is a cut-in effect that can be executed during the effect. Further, the advance notice effect can be executed by any of a plurality of effect patterns (patterns YE-1 to pattern YE-4) having different jackpot expectations. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-26, when the variable display result is a big hit and the cut-in effect is determined to be executed in the pattern CI-3 or the pattern CI-4, which is an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit. Determines the effect pattern from the effect patterns (pattern YE-1 and pattern YE-2) excluding the pattern YE-3 and the pattern YE-4, which are highly expected to hit the jackpot, when the advance notice effect is executed. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance that the variable display result will be a big hit by being executed by YE-3 or YE-4. Therefore, if it is decided to execute the cut-in effect in the pattern CI-4, whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit by executing the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-1 or the pattern YE-2. It is possible to pay attention until the variable display of the crab is completed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28, the advance notice effect is set before the cut-in effect (from the start of the variable display) during the variable display of 1. By making it executable during the period until reach), when the variable display result becomes a big hit, the player recognizes that the variable display result becomes a big hit from the timing before the cut-in effect is executed. This can be prevented and the deterioration of the game interest can be prevented.

In addition, in the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the embodiment in which the advance notice effect can be executed at the timing prior to the cut-in effect during the variable display of 1 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the advance notice effect may be executed as a look-ahead effect during the variable display that is executed before the variable display that executes the cut-in effect. Further, the advance notice effect is executed during the period from the start of the cut-in effect to the end of the reach effect, so that the variable display result is obtained in the period from the start of the cut-in effect to the end of the reach effect. It may be possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the game is a big hit and to prevent the game from being enjoyed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 and 8-22, when the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit type is always big hit C when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-4. On the other hand, when the cut-in effect is executed in the pattern CI-3, the jackpot type can be any of the jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C, so the cut-in effect is changed to the pattern CI-4 during the variable display. It is possible to draw attention to the player whether or not it is executed. Further, when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3, there is a possibility that the big hit type is the big hit A or the big hit B. Therefore, the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 and the variable display result. In the case of a miss, it is possible to make the player think that even if it is a big hit, it may have been a big hit A or a big hit B, so the game interest for the variable display result being missed. Can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-26, any of 4 to 6 is set as a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (that is, the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 and the variable display result is obtained. When the cut-in effect is decided to be executed in the pattern CI-3, which is an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit, when the advance notice effect is executed, the expectation of a big hit is high. Since the effect pattern is determined from the effect patterns (pattern YE-1 and pattern YE-2) excluding the pattern YE-3 and the pattern YE-4, the advance notice effect is executed by the patterns YE-3 and YE-4. It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance that the variable display result will be a big hit. Therefore, even though the variable display result does not become a big hit, the player against the fact that the variable display result becomes a big hit when the pattern CI-3 and the patterns YE-3 and YE-4 are executed during the same variable display. It is possible to prevent the expectation of the above from being excessively raised.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, any of 4 to 6 is set as a set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the cut-in effect is the pattern CI-3, which is an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit. The execution ratio of the pattern YE-3 and the pattern YE-4 is set to 0% as a form of restricting the execution of the advance notice effect in the pattern YE-3 and the pattern YE-4 when the execution of the advance notice effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any of 4 to 6 can be set as a set value for the pachinko gaming machine 1 though the embodiment is exemplified by the pattern YE-3 and the pattern YE-4. When the cut-in effect is set and the execution is decided in the pattern CI-3, which is an effect pattern with a high expectation of a big hit, the advance notice effect is given at a lower rate than the pattern YE-1 and the pattern YE-2. It may be possible to execute with the pattern YE-3 or the pattern YE-4. That is, in the present claim, "when the advantageous setting value is set and it is not determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state, the suggestion effect is performed in an embodiment including the specific effect. When it is executed, the execution of the second predetermined effect is restricted. ”In order to prevent the advance notice effect from being executed by the pattern YE-3 or the pattern YE-4, the advance notice effect is performed by the pattern YE-1 or the pattern. A form in which the pattern YE-3 or the pattern YE-4 is executed at a lower rate than the case where the YE-2 is executed is also included.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-21, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and the fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) out of the super reach γ. In this case, if the set values are the same, the ratio of the cut-in effect being executed in the pattern CI-3 in the high-accuracy high-base state is the cut-in effect in the low-accuracy low-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state. It is set higher than the rate executed in pattern CI-3. For this reason, when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state, the cut-in effect is produced in the variable display of the super reach γ out of line compared to the case where the gaming state is the low-accuracy low-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state. Since the ratio of execution in the pattern CI-3 is high, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6 in the high accuracy and high base state. After the player recognizes that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6 by executing the cut-in effect in the pattern CI-3 in the high accuracy and high base state. Is able to improve the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 because it is easy for the player to continue the game even after the gaming state shifts to the low probability low base state.

In the feature unit 208SG of the present embodiment, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6, and the variable display is displayed by the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) of the super reach γ. When executed, if the gaming state is the high accuracy high base state, if the set values are the same, the cut-in rate is higher than when the gaming state is the low accuracy low base state or the low accuracy high base state. Although the embodiment in which the effect can be performed by the pattern CI-3 is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6. Moreover, when the variable display is executed in the fluctuation pattern (PA2-4) out of the super reach γ, the cut-in effect can be executed in the pattern CI-3 when the gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. When the gaming state is a low-accuracy low-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the cut-in effect may be disabled by the pattern CI-3.

In the feature unit 208SG described above, as shown in FIG. 8-21, when the variable display is executed in the variation pattern (PB1-5) in which the restoration effect is executed, the variation pattern (PA2-) in which the restoration effect is not executed is executed. Although the embodiment in which the cut-in effect can be executed by the pattern CI-3 at a lower rate than the case where the variable display is executed by 4 or PB1-4) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) to 8-33 (E) as the modified example 208SG-1, when the variable display is executed in the variable pattern (PB1-5) for executing the revival effect, the cut is performed. The in-effect may be disabled by pattern CI-3. By doing so, when the cut-in effect is executed by the pattern CI-3 and it is notified that the variable display result is out of order, any of 4 to 6 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Even though the player recognizes that it is set, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the fact that the revival effect is executed and the variable display result is notified that the jackpot is a big hit.

(Explanation of feature unit 136IW)
Next, the feature unit 136IW will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a block diagram showing an example of a magnetic detector, a setting board, and a main board. As shown in FIG. 9-1, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are connected to the main board 11 via the setting board 136IW300. The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are sensors for detecting an unauthorized operation using a magnet outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when an external magnetic field due to the unauthorized operation is detected, the game control is performed. An error signal is output to the microcomputer 100. When the game control microcomputer 100 receives an error signal, the game control microcomputer 100 uses an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer to pachinko to managers such as hall staff. An abnormality notification process for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the game machine 1 is executed.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 100, in the error processing on the main side in step S22, the error signal from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 corresponds to the magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, Check if it is at high level). Hereinafter, when the error signal is in a state corresponding to magnetic field detection (magnet detection), it is referred to as an error signal being output, and the error signal is in a state corresponding to magnetic field undetected (magnet not detected) (for example). , Low level) means that no error signal is output.

If an error signal is output, an error notification process is executed to notify that an error has been detected. In the feature unit 136IW, as an abnormality notification process, the game control microcomputer 100 displays, for example, an image indicating "magnet discovery" or an image indicating abnormality detection on the effect control board 12 on the image display device 5. Take control. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 causes the effect control board 12 to output sound number data corresponding to the abnormality notification sound to the voice control board 130, and outputs the abnormality notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, in the information output process of step S23, the game control microcomputer 100 performs a process of transmitting information including identification information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which an abnormality has been detected to the hall management computer via the communication unit. Do.

If a magnet that may be used for fraudulent activity such as illegally guiding the game ball to the winning area or a magnet that is used for fraudulent activity is found by the above-mentioned abnormality notification processing, In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the image display device 5 displays a state indicating an abnormality, and the speakers 8L and 8R output an abnormality notification sound. Then, the hall management computer is also notified.

As the abnormality notification processing to be executed when an error signal is output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101, abnormality notification is performed using only the image display device 5, and the speaker 8L, It is possible to adopt an appropriate form such as performing an abnormality notification using only 8R. Further, an abnormality notification can be performed using another effect device (for example, a light emitting body such as an LED), and the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and another effect device (for example, a light emitting body such as an LED) can be used. May be used together.

Further, in the feature unit 136IW, this abnormality notification processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 100, but the abnormality notification processing has a configuration other than the game control microcomputer 100 such as the effect control microcomputer 100. It may be used and executed.

In this feature unit 136IW, when an error signal is output from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101, the abnormality notification process continues until a predetermined release operation is performed by an administrator such as a hall staff. Is executed. In addition to this, the abnormality notification process is continuously executed until the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, or when the output of the error signal from the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 disappears. It is possible to adopt various continuation forms such as (when the error signal becomes a state corresponding to the magnetic field not detected (magnet not detected)) and the abnormality notification is terminated.

In the feature unit 136IW, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are set to supply power to the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101, and to set the effective detection direction. The setting board 136IW300 for the purpose is connected. Although the feature unit 136IW is configured to provide two magnetic detectors, it may be configured to provide one magnetic detector or three or more magnetic detectors. May be good.

The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 of the feature unit 136IW have two of the six surfaces (first mounting surface S1 and second mounting surface S2) formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a pachinko gaming machine. It can be used as a mounting surface for 1. The selection of the mounting surface (selection of the mounting mode) is selected according to the situation on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, which differs depending on the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this feature unit 136IW, when any of the two mounting surfaces is selected, the mounting area for the pachinko gaming machine 1 (corresponding to the mounting surface area) and the amount of protrusion of the magnetic detector on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Since the lead-out direction of the cable led out from the cable lead-out hole of the magnetic detector is different, it is possible to cope with the situation on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Here, the coordinate system is defined for the magnetic detector. The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis that are orthogonal to each other are defined so that the first mounting surface S1 is parallel to the xy plane and the second mounting surface S2 is parallel to the zx plane.

The first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 of the feature unit 136IW can detect the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis orthogonal to each other as magnetic detection directions. Specifically, the x-axis sensor mounted on the magnetic detector detects the magnetism in the x-axis direction, the y-axis sensor detects the magnetism in the y-axis direction, and the z-axis sensor detects the magnetism in the z-axis direction. To detect. The magnetic detector of the feature unit 136IW can set two of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis as effective detection directions. That is, it is possible to set any of the xy plane and the zx plane as an effective plane for detecting magnetism. The setting of the effective plane in the feature unit 136IW is realized by the circuit configuration (hardware specification) of the setting board 136IW300, but the setting of the effective plane is also realized by the setting board 136IW300 or the mechanical switch provided in the magnetic detector. It is possible to adopt various forms such as performing by switching (hard specification), performing by program processing of the game control microcomputer 100, the effect control microcomputer 100, or the like (software specification).

FIG. 9-2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 together with the setting board 136IW300 and the main board 11. Although FIG. 9-2 shows only the configuration of the first magnetic detector 136IW100, the configuration of the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is the same as that of the first magnetic detector 136IW100, so that the illustration is omitted. ing. Hereinafter, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101 are collectively referred to as simply magnetic detectors.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, in the feature unit 136IW, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 includes a magnetic detection element 136IW110 and a control circuit 136IW120. The control circuit 136IW120 includes an AD converter 136IW121 and a control unit 136IW122. The AD converter 136IW121 converts the detection voltage, which is an analog signal output by the magnetic detection element 136IW110, into a digital signal. Further, the control circuit 136IW120 enables execution of averaging processing, reference value setting processing, effective surface setting processing, and comparison processing. For the control circuit 136IW120, a microcontroller that performs a control operation according to a program can be used. When a microcontroller is used as the control circuit 136IW120, each of the above-mentioned processes is realized by a program.

The magnetic detection element 136IW110 detects a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to an amorphous wire arranged along three axes (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) orthogonal to each other, and is based on each change amount. The configuration is such that the detection voltage is output, and the control circuit 136IW120 has a function of outputting a channel signal to the magnetic detection element 136IW110. Which of the x-axis detection element (x-axis sensor), the y-axis detection element (y-axis sensor), and the z-axis detection element (z-axis sensor) is used to output the detection voltage from the channel signal? It is a signal for selecting.

The averaging process is a process of averaging the detection voltage values output by the first magnetic detector 136IW100 over time. The reference value setting process is a process of setting a reference value for detecting the amount of change in the combined magnetic field based on the detection voltage output by the first magnetic detector 136IW100. The effective surface setting process is a process of setting an effective plane having two axes in the effective detection direction among the three axes of the magnetic detection directions output by the magnetic detection element 136IW110. In the feature unit 136IW, one of the two planes parallel to the xy plane and the zx plane is set as an effective plane according to the mounting mode of the magnetic detector. The comparison process is a process of outputting an error signal to the game control microcomputer 100 when the amount of change in the combined magnetic field on the effective plane exceeds the threshold value for determining fraud detection using a magnet.

As shown in FIG. 9-2, in the feature unit 136IW, when the magnetic detector CLRT signal is input from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), the setting board 136IW 300 is supplied from the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1. The power supply voltage is supplied to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) based on the supplied power supply voltage, and each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic) is supplied. It has a function of outputting a selection signal Sa to select an effective detection direction corresponding to the detector 136IW101). In other words, the setting board 136IW300 is provided with each magnetic detector if the magnetic detector CLRT signal is not input from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) even when the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started. The power supply voltage is not supplied to the computer, and the selection signal Sa is not output.

The setting board 136IW300 is supplied to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) based on the input of the magnetic detector CLRT signal from the main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control). It is configured with a transistor that switches the supply of power supply voltage from the off state to the on state. Further, the setting board 136IW300 sets the power supply voltage to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detection) based on the input of the magnetic detector CLRT signal from the main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control). It is configured to have a circuit that converts and outputs a selection signal Sa according to the setting of the device 136IW101). Although the main board 11 has a limitation on the capacity of the ROM 101 and the RAM 102, the feature unit 136IW sets various settings of each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101). Board 136IW300 By doing so, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the game control microcomputer 100.

Since the feature unit 136IW is configured to supply power to a plurality of magnetic detectors based on the input of one magnetic detector CLRT signal, it is possible to suppress an increase in parts and play a game. The processing load on the control microcomputer 100 and the like can be reduced. Not limited to the configuration example shown by the feature unit 136IW, in order to individually control the power supply of a plurality of magnetic detectors, a plurality of transistors capable of switching the power supply voltage supply between the on state and the off state are provided. It may be. In this case, the magnetic detector CLRT signal may be input individually to each transistor, or when one magnetic detector CLRT signal is input, the supply of the power supply voltage to the corresponding magnetic detector of each transistor is turned off. It may be configured to switch from the state to the on state.

In this feature unit 136IW, when the supply of the power supply voltage to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) is switched from the off state to the on state, the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is supplied. The on state is continued until it is stopped. For example, when the gaming machine frame 3 is opened after the supply of the power supply voltage to each magnetic detector is turned on, each magnetism is temporarily turned on. Control may be performed to switch the supply of the power supply voltage to the detector from the on state to the off state, control may be performed so that no error signal is output from each magnetic detector, or an error signal is output. Even if this is done, control may be performed so that the abnormality notification process is not performed. Such control can be realized by performing program processing (software specifications) such as the game control microcomputer 100 and the effect control microcomputer 100. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate abnormality notification from being performed due to a change in the magnetic field due to the opening state of the gaming machine frame 3.

Further, in this feature unit 136IW, a magnetic detector CLRT signal is output by the program processing (software specification) of the game control microcomputer 100, and each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) is output. The supply of the power supply voltage to) can be switched from the off state to the on state, but other configurations may be adopted. For example, the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 and the setting key 136IW051 (details will be described later) of the feature unit 136IW is input to the main board 11, but this is branched and input to the setting board 136IW300. Then, when the door opening sensor 136IW090 and the setting key 136IW051 are both in the off state, the power supply voltage is supplied to each magnetic detector (first magnetic detector 136IW100 and second magnetic detector 136IW101) on the setting board 136IW300. It may be a circuit configuration (hardware specification) to be turned on. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load on the game control microcomputer 100.

In this feature unit 136IW, the setting board 136IW300 controls the power supply to each magnetic detector, but other parts (for example, solenoids 81 and 82, a motor for driving the movable body 32, various switches, etc. Specifically, it may be configured to control the power supply to the solenoid (34V), the motor (12V, 15V, 18V, 20V), the switch (12V), etc.). That is, the setting board 136IW300 that controls the power supply does not have to be dedicated to the magnetic detector. The feature unit 136IW is divided by control parts such as transistors of the setting board 136IW300, but the voltage supplied to the magnetic detector is different from other parts (for example, solenoids 81 and 82 and movable. It is the same as the voltage supplied to (such as a motor for driving the body 32).

In this feature unit 136IW, the power supply to the magnetic detector is controlled by the route of the main board 11 → the relay board having the function of controlling the power supply (in this example, the setting board 136IW300) → the magnetic detector. However, the power supply to the magnetic detector is controlled by the route of main board 11 → power supply board having a function of controlling power supply → main board 11 (or relay board) → magnetic detector, not limited to such a configuration. It may be configured to be used. Specifically, in the power supply board, after the AC power supply (AC24V) is changed to the DC voltage (DC34V), the power supply for the magnetic detector may be directly created, and at that time, the main board 11 is transferred to the power supply board. On the other hand, a control signal may be output. That is, when a control signal is input from the main board 11 to the power supply board, the power supply for the magnetic detector created on the power supply board may be supplied to the magnetic detector. Further, when controlling the generation of a dedicated voltage on the power supply board from the main board 11, not only the magnetic detector, but also various switches for detecting the game ball and a vibration sensor for detecting the vibration of the game machine. , The power supply to the solenoid, the motor, etc. may be controlled. In this case, power is supplied to the target component when it is desired to control the operation in terms of the progress and control of the game.

FIG. 9-3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the magnetic detector, and FIG. 9-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the functions of the input / output unit (input / output terminal) terminals of the magnetic detector. The first magnetic detector 136IW100 of the feature unit 136IW is a device including a magnetic detection element 136IW110 and a control circuit 136IW120. In the example shown in FIG. 9-3, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 stabilizes the magnetic detection element 136IW110, the control circuit 136IW120, and the + 12V voltage input from the outside and supplies the magnetic detection element 136IW110 and the control circuit 136IW120. The regulator 136IW183, the buffer circuit 136IW186 that inputs the selection signal Sa (input from SELECT) and outputs it to the control circuit 136IW120, and the output transistor 136IW184 that outputs the error signal are included.

In this feature unit 136IW, there are Hi (for example, power supply voltage 12 [V]) and Low (for example, 0 [V] GND) as the selection signal Sa, and Hi (for example, power supply voltage 12 [V]] is connected to the SELECT terminal. ), When the selection signal Sa is supplied, the power supply to the 12V terminal is configured to be the same as the controlled power supply. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the wiring from becoming complicated. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration example of the feature unit 136IW, and a dedicated power supply may be provided for each. With such a configuration, it is possible to obtain an effect of improving the detection accuracy of the magnetic detector and an effect of suppressing the occurrence of malfunction.

In this feature unit 136IW, the software of the microcontroller that realizes the control circuit 136IW120 eliminates variations in sensor characteristics and the influence of geomagnetism. Specifically, when the power supply to the magnetic detector is started, the detection voltage is input from the magnetic detection element 136IW110, and the reference value is set based on the input detection voltage. Then, the amount of change (combined magnetic field change amount) from the reference value of the detection voltage from the magnetic detector is calculated for the effective plane, and when the amount of change exceeds the threshold value, a magnet exists in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Judge and output an error signal. By appropriately correcting the set reference value, it may be possible to cope with changes in the environment due to magnetism of electromagnetic parts and the like.

FIG. 9-5 is a block diagram showing a control configuration example of the control unit 136IW122. The control circuit 136IW120 of the feature unit 136IW includes a magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x, 202y, 202z corresponding to the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis, a composite vector calculation unit 136IW233, and a magnetic field detection unit 136IW234. ing. The magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x, 202y, 202z executes a monitoring process for monitoring the magnetic field change amount (change in the ambient magnetic field) in each axial direction based on the output of the magnetic detection element 136IW110. The composite vector calculation unit 136IW233 calculates the composite magnetic field change amount in the plane composed of the two axes based on the magnetic field change amount in each axial direction. The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 performs a detection process of comparing the combined magnetic field change amount in a certain plane (plane set by the selection signal Sa) with the threshold value and outputting an error signal indicating an invalid magnetic field change when the threshold value is exceeded. Execute. In the feature unit 136IW, the monitoring process and the detection process are executed by the control unit 136IW122 in the magnetic detector in this way. Instead of such a form, any one of the monitoring process and the detection process may be performed by a process other than the magnetic detector. When it is performed by a device other than the magnetic detector, it may be executed by the game control microcomputer 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control microcomputer 100, or the like.

The magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x, 202y, 202z calculates reference values for the detection voltage values of the x-axis sensor, the y-axis sensor, and the z-axis sensor, respectively, and the current detection voltage value (averaged detection voltage value). The amount of change in the magnetic field, which is the difference between the value and the reference value, is calculated for each axis. FIG. 9-5 shows a configuration example of the magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x for the x-axis, but the magnetic field change amount calculation units 136IW202y and 202z for the y-axis and z-axis are the magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x. It is the same as the configuration example of.

The control unit 136IW122 sequentially selects data output from the x-axis sensor, the y-axis sensor, and the z-axis sensor and digitized by the AD converter 136IW121 in a cycle of 2 ms. That is, x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis data are input to the control unit 136IW122 every 2 ms. The data of each axis is input to the corresponding magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x to 202z, and the magnetic field change amount is calculated for each axis.

The data input to the magnetic field change amount calculation unit 136IW202x is stored in the register 136IW251 and sequentially shift-transferred to the next-stage registers 136IW252 to 258 every 2 ms. The data stored in the register 258 in the final stage is discarded every time new data is shifted and transferred. The first averaging unit 136IW203 averages the data stored in the registers 136IW251 to 258 to time-average the data output by the x-axis sensor. In this feature unit 136IW, the detection of the instantaneous magnetic field change is eliminated by averaging the data in this way over time.

The reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 shown in FIG. 9-5 calculates a reference value when a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of power supply to the magnetic detector. Specifically, the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 sequentially shifts and transfers the data output by the first averaging unit 136IW203 to the registers 136IW261 to 268 (not shown) of the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 and stores the data. Since the first averaging unit 136IW203 outputs data every 2 ms, the data is stored in all the registers 136IW261-268 after 14 ms has elapsed. The second averaging unit 136IW273 (not shown) of the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 averages the data stored in the registers 136IW261 to 268 and outputs it as a reference value.

The subtraction unit 136IW205 shown in FIG. 9-5 subtracts the reference value output by the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 from the current value output by the first averaging unit 136IW203, and takes the absolute value of the reference value as the magnetic field for each axis. Calculated as the amount of change. The calculated magnetic field change amount for each axis is output to the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233. Therefore, the magnetic field change amount (absolute value of the magnetic field change with respect to the reference value) is input to the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233. The control unit 136IW122 also executes the same processing as the processing for the output of the x-axis sensor for the outputs of the y-axis sensor and the z-axis sensor. Therefore, the amount of change in the magnetic field with respect to the three axes (x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis) is input to the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233.

The composite vector calculation unit 136IW233 calculates the composite magnetic field change amount for the set of x-axis and y-axis, y-axis and z-axis, and z-axis and x-axis from the input values of the three magnetic field changes. For example, the combined magnetic field change amount of the x-axis and y-axis pair is calculated as the square root of the sum of the square of the x-axis magnetic field change amount and the square of the y-axis magnetic field change amount. That is, it is the amount of change in the combined magnetic field in the xy plane. By performing the same calculation for the other two sets (y-axis and z-axis, z-axis and x-axis), the combined magnetic field change amount in the yz plane and the zx plane is calculated, respectively. The calculated combined magnetic field change amount for each plane (xy plane, yz plane, zx plane) is output to the magnetic field detection unit 136IW234.

The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 detects the presence or absence of an illegal magnetic field generated by an unauthorized operation by a magnet from the outside (the side of the glass door frame 2) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When an illegal magnetic field is detected, the magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 outputs an error signal to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11. In this feature unit 136IW, the magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 realizes an effective surface setting function. The effective surface setting function is a function of setting an effective plane having two axes in the effective detection direction among the three axes of the magnetic detection directions output by the magnetic detection element 136IW110. In the feature unit 136IW, one of the two planes of the xy plane and the zx plane is set as an effective plane according to the mounting mode of the magnetic detector.

With the start of power supply to the pachinko game machine 1, the power supply voltage is started to be applied to the setting board 136IW300, and the magnetic detector CLRT signal is output from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the setting board 136IW300. Then, the setting board 136IW300 supplies the power supply voltage to the terminal (12V) of the first magnetic detector 136IW100, and supplies a predetermined selection signal Sa generated based on the power supply voltage to the terminal of the first magnetic detector 136IW100. Supply to (SELECT). The control circuit 136IW120 of the first magnetic detector 136IW100 sets an effective plane having two axes of effective detection directions based on the selection signal Sa. The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 uses one of the three synthetic magnetic field changes output from the composite vector calculation unit 136IW233 for determination, which corresponds to the effective plane.

In the feature unit 136IW, the control circuit 136IW120 sets an effective plane having two axes of effective detection directions according to the input selection signal Sa. When the selection signal Sa indicates Hi (for example, power supply voltage), the x-axis and y-axis of the magnetic detector are set as the effective detection direction (the xy plane is the effective plane), and the z-axis direction is set as the invalid axis. When the selection signal Sa indicates Low (for example, 0 [V] GND), the z-axis and x-axis of the magnetic detector are set as the effective detection direction (zx plane is the effective plane), and the y-axis direction is set as the invalid axis. To do.

In this way, the feature unit 136IW sets an effective plane having two axes of effective detection directions by the selection signal Sa generated based on the power supply to the setting board 136IW300. The effective plane can be set not only by using the setting board 136IW300 like the feature unit 136IW, but also by controlling the magnetic detector on the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

The magnetic field detection unit 136IW234 compares the combined magnetic field change amount corresponding to the effective plane selected based on the selection signal Sa with the threshold value, and when the combined magnetic field change amount exceeds the threshold value, the game control microcomputer 100 is notified. It has a comparison function that outputs an error signal.

(Change and confirmation of set value in feature unit 136IW)
Next, the change and confirmation of the set value in the feature unit 136IW will be described. In the feature portion 136IW, the main board 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. Further, the main board 11 functions as a setting key 136IW051 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a setting switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in the setting change state. A setting changeover switch 136IW052 is provided.

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 136IW052 is housed in the board case together with the main board 11, and the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 136IW052 , It is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the right side of the back surface of the board case so that it can be operated without opening the board case.

Since the board case having the setting key 136IW051 and the setting changeover switch 52 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. Therefore, the operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using a predetermined door key. Further, since the setting key 136IW051 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 136IW051. The setting key 136IW051 is also a switch capable of performing an ON / OFF switching operation. Although the feature unit 136IW illustrates a form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

(Game control main processing in feature unit 136IW)
9-6 and 9-7 are flowcharts showing the game control main processing in the feature unit 136IW. In the feature unit 136IW, the processing of steps IWS001 to S002 is the same as the processing of steps S1 to S2 shown in FIG.

When the initial setting is performed, the CPU 103 controls to turn off the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, does not output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS002a).

By executing the process of step S136IWS002a, the feature unit 136IW does not immediately output the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the power supply to the magnetic detector is immediately started, and the reference value is not set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204.

Next, the CPU 103 sets a timer for waiting for the activation of the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) for measuring the time until the effect control means (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) starts when the power supply to the game machine is started. (Step 136IWS003). In this case, the effect control means activation waiting timer is set with a sufficient time from the start of power supply to the game machine to the activation of the effect control CPU 120. Next, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the effect control means activation wait timer (step 136IWS004), and confirms whether or not the value of the effect control means activation wait timer after the subtraction is 0 (step 136IWS005). If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is not 0, the process returns to step 136IWS004, and the processes of steps 136IWS004 to S005 are repeatedly executed. If the value of the effect control means activation waiting timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 136IWS006.

Next, the CPU 103 clears, for example, a factory-factory setting flag indicating that the RAM 102 is still set at the factory-shipped (for example, this flag is cleared even if the RAM clearing processes 1 and 2 and the recovery processing described later are executed. (Cleared when the setting change process described later is executed) is turned on, and in step 136IWS006, whether or not this factory default setting flag is turned on is determined. You just have to check. Not limited to such an aspect, for example, a value indicating that the factory default value is set (for example, "0" or "-") is set as the set value, and the value of the set value is set in step 136IWS006. May be checked to see if is still at the factory default. If the factory default settings are used (step 136IWS006; No), the process proceeds to step IWS010.

If it is not the factory default setting (step 136IWS006; Yes), that is, if the set value has already been changed at least once, the CPU 103 backs up to the RAM 102 (backup RAM) by the same process as in step S4. It is determined whether or not the data is stored (step 136IWS007). Specifically, in step 136IWS007, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step 136IWS007; No), the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step 136IWS007; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a data check of the backed up data (performed by using an error detection code) by the same process as in step S5, and the data is normal. Whether or not it is determined (step 136IWS008). In step 136IWS008, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal. When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step 136IWS008; No), the process proceeds to step 136IWS010.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step 136IWS008; Yes), the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the setting changing flag indicating that the setting value is currently being changed is turned on (step 136IWS008; Yes). Step 136 IWS009). If the setting changing flag is turned on (step 136IWS009; No), that is, if a power failure occurs during the setting value change and the power supply to the game machine is restarted, the process proceeds to step 136IWS010. ..

In step 136IWS010, the CPU 103 controls to transmit the RAM abnormality error notification command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 136IWS010).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS011). If the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 136IW051 is on (step 136IWS012). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 136IWS013). If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 1 process (step 136IWS014). In the RAM clear 1 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 1 process, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base in the storage area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base is cleared. Information is not cleared and is retained. Further, in the RAM clear 1 process, the value of the set value stored in the RAM 102 is also cleared. Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS027.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is off (that is, when the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state. N in step 136IWS011), or when the setting key 136IW051 is off (N in step 136IWS012). ), When the output signal from the clear switch is off (N in step 136IWS013), the process does not proceed to step 136IWS014 but proceeds to loop processing.

When the processes of steps 136IWS006 to S014 are executed, the backup RAM is not normal in the feature unit 136IW (N in steps 136IWS007 and S008), or the factory default settings are maintained (step 136IWS007, S008). In the case of 136IWS006 Y), if a power failure occurs during the setting change (Y in step 136IWS009), the setting key 136IW051 is turned on and the clear switch is turned on with the gaming machine frame 3 open. The RAM is cleared on the condition that the setting value can be changed after step 136IWS027. On the other hand, unless the game machine frame 3 is opened and the setting key 136IW051 and the clear switch are turned on, the loop processing is executed, the set value cannot be changed, and the game control does not proceed.

If the setting changing flag is not turned on (step 136IWS009; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step 136IWS015).

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS016). If the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 136IW051 is on (step 136IWS017). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation processing start command indicating that the setting confirmation processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS018).

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation process start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being confirmed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner). In this case, the effect control board 12 may be configured to display "maintenance mode" or the like and shift to the maintenance mode by pressing an operation button for effect such as the push button 31B. The "maintenance mode" is, for example, the date and time setting of the real-time clock, the occurrence history of various errors (recording when and what kind of error occurred), and the setting change history (when the set value was changed or after the change). This mode allows you to check the recording of the set value). When the setting key 136IW051 is turned off and the setting confirmation process and the setting change process are completed, the maintenance mode is also terminated.

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting confirmation process (step 136IWS019). In the setting confirmation process, the CPU 103 specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor. Then, while the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state and the setting key 136IW051 is on, the set value is displayed on the display monitor. If the setting key 136IW051 is not on and the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state), the setting confirmation process ends.

When the setting confirmation process is completed, the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step 136 IWS020) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped by the same process as in step S6. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting confirmation process end command indicating that the setting confirmation process is completed to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS021). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034a.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is not turned on (N in step 136IWS016) or when the setting key 136IW051 is not turned on (N in step 136IWS017), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S6. (Step 136IWS022) is performed to return the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 by the same process as in step S7 (step 136IWS023). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034b.

If the output signal from the clear switch is on, the CPU 103 executes the RAM clear 2 process (step 136IWS024). In the RAM clear 2 process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area. However, in the RAM clear 2 processing, the area other than the area for storing information for performance display such as the ratio, the combination ratio, and the base, and the area for storing the set value among the storage areas of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the ratio and the combination ratio are cleared. Information for performance display such as role ratio and base, and information on set values are not cleared and are retained.

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is on (step 136IWS025). If the output signal from the door open sensor 136IW090 is on, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting key 136IW051 is on (step 136IWS026). If the setting key 136IW051 is on, the CPU 103 turns on the setting changing flag (step 136IWS027).

Next, the CPU 103 transmits a setting change processing start command indicating that the setting change processing is started to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS028). When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting change processing start command, it controls to notify that the setting is being changed (for example, a predetermined image is displayed on the image display device 5 or a predetermined image is displayed from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or a decorative light emitter such as a decorative LED is made to emit light in a predetermined manner).

Next, the CPU 103 executes the setting change process (step 136IWS029). In the setting change process, the CPU 103 specifies the setting value stored in the backup area of the RAM 102, and displays the specified setting value on the display monitor. Next, if the output signal from the setting changeover switch 136IW052 is on, the CPU 103 updates and displays the setting value displayed on the display monitor. Further, the set value (updated set value) displayed on the display monitor is stored in the backup area of the RAM 102 (updated and stored with respect to the already stored set value). Then, if the setting key 136IW051 is not on and the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is not on (that is, if the gaming machine frame 3 is in the closed state), the setting change process is terminated.

When the setting change process is completed, the CPU 103 clears the setting changing flag and turns it off (step 136IWS030). Further, the CPU 103 transmits a set value command indicating the set set value to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS031). Further, a setting change processing end command indicating that the setting change processing has been completed is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step 136IWS032). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034a.

On the other hand, when the output signal from the door opening sensor 136IW090 is not turned on (N in step 136IWS025) or when the setting key 136IW051 is not turned on (N in step 136IWS026), the CPU 103 performs the same processing as in step S9. Therefore, an effect control command instructing initialization is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (step S136IWS033). Then, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034b.

In step S136IW034a, the value of the waiting period timer in which the predetermined waiting period (for example, 30 seconds) is set is subtracted by 1, and it is confirmed whether or not the value of the waiting period timer after the subtraction is 0. If the value of the standby period timer is not 0, the process of step S136IW034a is repeatedly executed. If the value of the standby period timer is 0, the process proceeds to step 136IWS034b.

In step S136IW034b, the CPU 103 controls to turn on the output of the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 (that is, to output the magnetic detector CTRL signal) (step S136IWS034b). After that, the processes of steps IWS035 to S037 are performed, and these processes are the same as the processes of steps S10 to S12 shown in FIG.

The feature unit 136IW can output the magnetic detector CTRL signal to the setting board 136IW300 when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, but the processing of step S136IWS002a and step S136IWS034b is executed. , When the game machine frame 3 is open (or when the setting confirmation process or setting change process is performed), at least until the game machine frame 3 is closed (or the setting confirmation process or setting change). Until the processing is completed), the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the setting board 136IW300 is not output. That is, at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or until the setting confirmation process or setting change process is completed), the power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204 determines an illegal magnetic field. No reference value is set for this. With such a configuration, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming machine frame 3 is open (or the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is being performed). It is possible to prevent the reference value for determining the erratic magnetic field from being set, that is, the setting of an inappropriate reference value.

Further, by executing the process of step S136IWS034a, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming machine frame 3 is opened (or the setting confirmation process) in the feature unit 136IW. Alternatively, if the setting change process is being performed), after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or after the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is completed), the setting board 136IW300 is used until a predetermined waiting period elapses. No magnetic detector CTRL signal is output for. That is, after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (or after the setting confirmation process or setting change process is completed), the power supply to the magnetic detector is started until a predetermined standby period elapses, and the reference magnetic field is set. A reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field is not set in the unit 136IW204. With such a configuration, although the open gaming machine frame 3 is closed, even if the operation of opening the frame again and then closing the frame 3 is performed because the frame 3 is half-opened or the like, it is not yet closed firmly. Since a sufficient period is secured as a waiting period and the reference value is set after the waiting period has elapsed, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate reference value from being set.

The feature unit 136IW is configured so that the gaming machine frame 3 needs to be opened in order to change or confirm the set value, but the setting does not have to be done without opening the gaming machine frame 3. Even when the configuration is such that the value can be changed or confirmed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal for the setting board 136IW300 is not output until a predetermined standby period elapses after the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is completed. By setting, even if the gaming machine frame 3 is opened and closed after changing or confirming the set value, a sufficient period until it is closed is secured as a waiting period, and an inappropriate reference value is set. Can be prevented.

FIG. 9-8 shows a time chart showing the relationship between the detection of magnetic changes by the magnetic detector and various signals. This time chart shows the state of the x-axis magnetic change detected by the magnetic detector. The magnetic change detected by the magnetic detector also changes on the y-axis and z-axis, but the illustration here is omitted.

FIG. 9-8 (A) shows a time chart showing the relationship between the detection of magnetic changes by a magnetic detector with a general configuration and various signals, and FIG. 9-8 (B) shows this feature. A time chart showing the relationship between the detection of magnetic changes by the magnetic detector according to the configuration of the unit 136IW and various signals is shown.

Here, the general configuration is a configuration in which the power supply to the magnetic detector is started when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and the reference value for determining the illegal magnetic field is set. The configuration of the feature unit 136IW is that the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is performed when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (or the gaming machine frame 3 is open). In the case), the reference value for determining the illegal magnetic field is not set until the predetermined waiting period elapses after the setting confirmation process or the setting change process is completed (or after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed). It is a composition.

In the example of the general configuration shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (t1), the power supply to the magnetic detector is started and the selection signal is started. Sa is input. Then, in the magnetic detector, a reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field is set. At this time, if the game machine frame 3 is opened for changing or confirming the set value, canceling an error, restarting the game, etc., the game machine frame 3 will be closed after the reference value is set. Become. Here, when a change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3 (specifically, a change from the open state to the closed state) causes a change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (A). In addition, when the frame 3 for the game machine is closed (t2), the detection value of the x-axis magnetism detected by the magnetic detector changes significantly, and when the amount of change in the combined magnetic field exceeds the threshold value (t3), magnetic detection is performed. An error signal is output from the device.

As shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), in a general configuration, a change in the magnetic field around the magnetic detector due to a change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3 is erroneously detected as an illegal magnetism, which makes the player uncomfortable. There is a risk of increasing the management burden on the administrator. Further, in the case shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), since the reference value is not set appropriately, it is not limited to the timing when the magnetic field around the magnetic detector changes due to the change in the state of the gaming machine frame 3, and is incorrect. There is also a risk that something that is not magnetic will be mistakenly detected as illegal magnetism. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the illegal magnetism that is originally desired to be detected cannot be detected.

On the other hand, in the example of the configuration of the feature unit 136IW shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (T1), the set value is changed and confirmed, the error is cleared, and the game is played. When the gaming machine frame 3 is opened for a restart operation or the like, the magnetic detector CLRT signal is not output from the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) to the setting board 136IW300. Therefore, the power supply to the magnetic detector is not started, and the reference value for determining the irregular magnetic field is not set. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (T2), after a predetermined waiting period (T2 to T3) has elapsed, the main board 11 (game control micro) is used. A magnetic detector CLRT signal is output from the computer 100) to the setting board 136IW300. Then, the power supply to the magnetic detector is started, and the selection signal Sa is input. Then, in the magnetic detector, a reference value for determining an irregular magnetic field is set. In this case, since the state of the gaming machine frame 3 does not change after the reference value is set, erroneous detection can be suppressed.

As described above, the feature unit 136IW includes the first invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-201002 describes that operations such as changing set values are possible with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-279247 discloses a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to amorphous wires arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other, and detects based on the amount of each change. A configuration is described in which a magnetic sensor having a configuration for outputting a voltage is used to detect whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a gaming machine, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It can be applied to a game machine. However, when applied simply, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, the change in the state of the front frame) in order to perform operations such as changing the set value affects the detection value (for example, the reference value) of the magnetic sensor. , False detection may occur. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the first invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value "1" to setting value "3") (for example, a portion that executes step 136IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100). When,
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
A reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) can be set when the power is turned on, and an illegal magnetic field change is detected based on the reference value. With a magnetic detector (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101),
Based on the detection of an illegal magnetic field change by the magnetic detector, a notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the first magnetic field in the main error processing in step S22. When the error signal from the detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is in a state corresponding to magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, high level), it is for notifying that an abnormality has been detected. Execute error notification processing), and
If the set value is changed when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set at least until the change of the set value is completed (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the setting change process is performed. If it is executed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7) at least until the setting change process is completed, and the setting board 136IW300 is until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. The power supply to the magnetic detector is not started, and the reference value is not set until the power supply to the magnetic detector is started (see Fig. 9-2).
A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection and preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the first invention,
If the set value has been changed when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the change of the set value is completed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has a game control microcomputer 100. When the setting change process is executed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal may not be output until a predetermined waiting period elapses after the setting change process is completed (see FIG. 9-7). It is described that, according to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably detect an irregular change in the magnetic field.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention,
A power control means (for example, setting board 136IW300) for controlling the power supply to the magnetic detector is provided.
If the set value is changed when the power is turned on, the power control means does not supply power to the magnetic detector (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the setting change process). When is executed, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 starts supplying power to the magnetic detector until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. It is described that it may not be performed (see FIG. 9-2)), and according to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably detect an illegal change in the magnetic field.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention,
It is equipped with a plurality of magnetic detectors (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101).
The power supply control means supplies power to a plurality of the magnetic detectors based on one signal (for example, the setting board 136IW300 receives the magnetic detector CTRL signal and outputs the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the first magnetic detector 136IW300. 2 It is described that the power supply to the magnetic detector 136IW101 may be started. (See FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2), and such a configuration suppresses the increase of parts. At the same time, the processing load can be reduced.

Further, the feature unit 136IW includes the second invention shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-201002 describes that operations such as changing set values are possible with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-279247 discloses a change in impedance due to a magnetic field applied from the outside to amorphous wires arranged along three axes orthogonal to each other, and detects based on the amount of each change. A configuration is described in which a magnetic sensor having a configuration for outputting a voltage is used to detect whether or not a magnet is present in the vicinity of a gaming machine, and such a configuration is described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. It can be applied to a game machine. However, when applied simply, the opening and closing of the front frame (that is, the change in the state of the front frame) in order to perform operations such as changing the set value affects the detection value (for example, the reference value) of the magnetic sensor. , False detection may occur. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the second invention to solve the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
Setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values (for example, setting value "1" to setting value "3") (for example, a portion that executes step 136IWS029 in the game control microcomputer 100). When,
A game control means (for example, a portion that executes steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control regarding the advantageous state based on the set set value, and
A reference value (for example, a reference value for determining an illegal magnetic field set in the reference magnetic field setting unit 136IW204) can be set when the power is turned on, and an illegal magnetic field change is detected based on the reference value. With a magnetic detector (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101),
Based on the detection of an illegal magnetic field change by the magnetic detector, a notification means for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs the first magnetism in the main side error processing in step S22. When the error signal from the detector 136IW100 or the second magnetic detector 136IW101 is in a state corresponding to magnetic field detection (magnet detection) (for example, high level), it is for notifying that an abnormality has been detected. Execute error notification processing),
An opening / closing body (for example, a game machine frame 3) that can be opened / closed is provided.
When the opening / closing body is opened when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until at least the opening / closing body is closed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has a gaming machine frame 3). When is open, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7) at least until the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, and the setting board 136IW300 receives the magnetic detector CTRL signal. The power supply to the magnetic detector is not started until the output is output, and the reference value is not set until the power supply to the magnetic detector is started (see FIG. 9-2).

A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection and preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention,
If the opening / closing body is opened when the power is turned on, the reference value is not set until a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the opening / closing body is closed (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 is for a game machine. When the frame 3 is open, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output until a predetermined standby period elapses after the gaming machine frame 3 is closed (see FIG. 9-7). It is described that the change may be preferable, and according to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably detect an illegal change in the magnetic field.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the second invention,
A power control means (for example, setting board 136IW300) for controlling the power supply to the magnetic detector is provided.
The power supply control means does not supply power to the magnetic detector when the opening / closing body is opened when the power is turned on (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 has a game machine frame 3). When is open, the magnetic detector CTRL signal is not output (see FIG. 9-7), and the setting board 136IW300 starts supplying power to the magnetic detector until the magnetic detector CTRL signal is output. It is described that it may not be performed (see FIG. 9-2)), and according to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably detect an illegal change in the magnetic field.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention,
It is equipped with a plurality of magnetic detectors (for example, the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the second magnetic detector 136IW101).
The power supply control means supplies power to a plurality of the magnetic detectors based on one signal (for example, the setting board 136IW300 receives the magnetic detector CTRL signal and outputs the first magnetic detector 136IW100 and the first magnetic detector 136IW300. 2 It is described that the power supply to the magnetic detector 136IW101 may be started. (See FIGS. 9-1 and 9-2), and such a configuration suppresses the increase of parts. At the same time, the processing load can be reduced.

It should be noted that the configuration shown by the feature unit 136IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the other feature units to form a game machine.

(Explanation of feature section 149IW)
Next, the feature unit 149IW will be described. First, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame formed in a vertically long square frame shape, a gaming board (gauge board) 2 (see FIG. 1) constituting the game board surface, and a game board 2 It is composed of a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the machine. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 3, a glass door frame having a glass window rotates between a door opening position that opens the front surface of the game machine frame 3 and a door closing position that closes the front surface centering on the left side. It is movably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame, and when the glass door frame is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the frame 3 for the game machine can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the frame 3 for the game machine and the glass. The door frame cannot be opened.

Further, the game board 2 and its peripheral members (for example, a board case including the main board 11 and the like) are configured to be removable from the game machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the game board 2 and its peripheral members (for example, a board case including the main board 11 and the like) are referred to as “board side members”, and the game machine frame 3 and its peripheral members (for example, power supply board 149IW17 and payout control board 149IW18) are referred to. Sometimes referred to as a "frame-side member".

Further, in the feature portion 149IW, the main substrate 11 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a substrate case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member.

The setting switching main body unit provided with the operation unit that can be operated by the player such as the setting key 149IW06 is mounted on the main board 11, and the setting key 149IW06 can be operated without opening the board case. It is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the right side of the back side of the substrate case.

Since the board case having the setting key 149IW06 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is impossible to operate the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame 3 using the door key. Further, since the setting key 149IW06 requires the operation of the setting key owned by the clerk of the amusement park or the like, only the clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the setting key 149IW06. That is, the set value cannot be changed by operating the setting key 149IW06 unless the clerk of the game hall or the like opens the frame 3 for the game machine with the door key. The setting key 149IW06 is also a switch capable of performing an ON / OFF switching operation. Although the feature unit 149IW illustrates a form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys, one key may be used in combination.

Further, in addition to the function for executing the initialization process (see FIG. 3), the clear switch 149IW16 in the feature unit 149IW is for changing the set value such as the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in the setting changed state. It also has a function as a setting changeover switch. As a result, the number of members can be reduced as compared with the case where the switch for executing the initialization process and the setting changeover switch for changing the set value are provided with different members, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Here, the set value will be briefly described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 149IW has a configuration in which the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) is changed by using the display result judgment table (winning probability) according to the set value. .. The set value is composed of three stages of 1 to 3, with 1 having the lowest payout rate and increasing values in the order of 1, 2 and 3 increasing the payout rate. That is, when 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and as the value increases in the order of 2, 3 the advantage increases stepwise.

Specifically, when the power is turned on, the set value is changed based on the fact that the door open sensor 149IW15 is on (the door is open), the setting key 149IW06 is on, and the clear switch 149IW16 is on. It is controlled to the setting change state that can execute the setting change process of. In the setting change process, the set value is switched each time the clear switch 149IW16 is operated, and the updated set value is displayed on the display monitor 149IW07.

Further, when the power is turned on, the setting for confirming the set value based on the fact that the door opening sensor 149IW15 is on (the door is open), the setting key 149IW06 is on, and the clear switch 149IW16 is off. The setting is controlled so that the confirmation process can be executed. In the setting confirmation process, the current set value is displayed on the display monitor 149IW07 without switching the set value.

The game control microcomputer 100 performs the control to the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the setting change process, and the setting confirmation process.

In addition to the special variable winning ball device 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 149IW is provided with a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation region inside, and is inside the special variable winning ball device during a big hit game. The probability change is determined based on the passage of the game ball through the probability change area in, and is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game is completed.

FIG. 10-1 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 149IW.

As shown in FIG. 10-1, the main board 11 has a magnetic sensor 149IW01, a count switch 23, a general winning opening switch 149IW02, a probability variation region switch 149IW03, a gate switch 21, and solenoids 81, 82 via a relay board 149IW05. 149IW04 is connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are connected to the main board 11.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the main board 11 has a first out confirmation switch 149IW10, a second out confirmation switch 149IW11, and a first prize confirmation switch 149IW12 via a relay board 149IW08, 149IW09 and a payout control board 149IW18. And the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13 is connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, a touch sensor 149IW14 and a door opening sensor 149IW15 are connected to the main board 11 via a relay board 149IW08 and a payout control board 149IW18.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, a clear switch 149IW16 is connected to the main board 11 via a relay board 149IW08 and a power supply board 149IW17.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-1, the main board 11 is equipped with the setting key 149IW06 and the display monitor 149IW07 in addition to the game control microcomputer 100.

The magnetic force sensor 149IW01 is a detection means for detecting an unauthorized operation using a magnet outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and transmits a magnetic sensor signal indicating a detection state of an external magnetic field due to the unauthorized operation to the game control microcomputer 100. Output. The game control microcomputer 100 provides a communication unit capable of communicating with the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the hall management computer when a magnetic sensor signal indicating that an external magnetic field due to an unauthorized operation is detected is input. It is used to execute an abnormality notification process for notifying an administrator such as a hall staff that an abnormality has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The count switch 23 is a detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening, and sends a large winning opening winning signal indicating the winning state of the game ball to the large winning opening to the game control microcomputer 100. Output. When the large winning opening winning signal indicating that the winning of the game ball has been detected in the large winning opening is input, the game control microcomputer 100 has a predetermined number (for example, 14) of games with respect to the payout control board 149IW18. A signal indicating that the ball will be paid out as a prize ball is transmitted. Upon receiving the signal, the payout control board 149IW18 controls to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls as prize balls, and also uses a prize ball control signal indicating that the prize balls have been normally paid out for game control. It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100.

The general winning opening switch 149IW02 is a detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 10, and indicates the winning state of the game ball to the general winning opening 10 to the game control microcomputer 100. Outputs a winning signal. When a general winning opening winning signal indicating that a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 10 is input, the game control microcomputer 100 has a predetermined number (for example, 10) with respect to the payout control board 149IW18. A signal indicating that the game ball will be paid out as a prize ball is transmitted. Upon receiving the signal, the payout control board 149IW18 controls to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as prize balls, and also uses a prize ball control signal indicating that the prize balls have been normally paid out for game control. It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100.

The probabilistic region switch 149IW03 is a detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball in the probabilistic region, and outputs a probabilistic region winning signal indicating the winning state of the game ball to the probabilistic region to the game control microcomputer 100. .. When the probability variation region winning signal indicating that the winning of the game ball has been detected in the probability variation region is input, the game control microcomputer 100 controls the probability variation state after the jackpot game is completed.

The gate switch 21 is a detection means for detecting the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 41, and outputs a gate passing signal indicating the passing state of the game ball to the passing gate 41 to the game control microcomputer 100. .. When the gate passing signal indicating that the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41 is detected is input, the game control microcomputer 100 controls to store the normal drawing hold memory.

The solenoid 81 is a driving member for changing the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) into a closed state and an open state. The game control microcomputer 100 changes the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) to the open state when allowing the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). The solenoid drive signal for this is output to the solenoid 81.

The solenoid 82 is a driving member for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 into a closed state and an open state. When the game control microcomputer 100 allows the special variable winning ball device 7 to win a game ball, the game control microcomputer 100 outputs a solenoid drive signal for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the open state to the solenoid 82.

The solenoid 149IW04 is a driving member for changing a special variable winning ball device provided with a predetermined probability variation region inside into a closed state and an open state. The game control microcomputer 100 outputs a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 149IW04 for changing the special variable winning ball device to the open state when allowing the winning of the game ball to the probability variation region.

The first start port switch 22A is a detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening), and is a game to the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening). The first start port winning signal indicating the winning state of the ball is output to the game control microcomputer 100. The game control microcomputer 100 stores the first hold memory when the first start opening winning signal indicating that the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening) has detected the winning of the game ball is input. A signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are to be paid out as prize balls is transmitted to the payout control board 149IW18. Upon receiving the signal, the payout control board 149IW18 controls to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, and also uses a prize ball control signal indicating that the prize balls have been normally paid out for game control. It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100.

The second start port switch 22B is a detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), and goes to the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). The first start port winning signal indicating the winning state of the game ball is output to the game control microcomputer 100. The game control microcomputer 100 stores the second hold memory when the second start opening winning signal indicating that the winning of the game ball has been detected in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) is input. A signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are to be paid out as prize balls is transmitted to the payout control board 149IW18. Upon receiving the signal, the payout control board 149IW18 controls to pay out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, and also uses a prize ball control signal indicating that the prize balls have been normally paid out for game control. It is transmitted to the microcomputer 100.

The first out confirmation switch 149IW10 is a detection means for detecting the entry (discharge) of the game ball into the out port, and the first out confirmation signal indicating the entry state of the game ball into the out port is played. It is output to the control microcomputer 100. Further, the second out confirmation switch 149IW11 is a detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the out port, and controls the game by controlling the second out confirmation signal indicating the entry state of the game ball into the out port. Output to the microcomputer 100. The first out confirmation switch 149IW10 is provided on the upstream side of the second out confirmation switch 149IW11. That is, when the game ball is normally discharged from the out port, the discharge of the game ball is first detected by the first out confirmation switch 149IW10, and then the discharge of the game ball is detected by the second out confirmation switch 149IW11. Is to be done.

For example, when the game control microcomputer 100 receives the first out confirmation signal indicating that it has detected the entry of the game ball into the out port, the count value is added by "1" and the game ball to the out port is added. When the second out confirmation signal indicating that the ball has been detected is received, the count value is subtracted by "1". When the count value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the game control microcomputer 100 considers that an error has occurred and uses the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer. The abnormality notification process for notifying the manager of the hall staff or the like that there is an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed.

The first prize confirmation switch 149IW12 is a detection means for detecting that the game ball has been normally won in the prize ball device 6A (first start winning opening), and is a detection means for detecting that the winning ball device 6A (first start winning opening) is normally won. The first winning confirmation signal indicating the winning state of the game ball to the 1 starting winning opening) is output to the game control microcomputer 100. The first prize confirmation switch 149IW12 is provided on the downstream side of the first start port switch 22A. That is, when a game ball is normally won in the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening), the winning of the game ball is first detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and then the first winning confirmation switch 149IW12. The winning of the game ball is detected by.

The second winning confirmation switch 149IW13 is a detection means for detecting that the game ball has been normally won in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), and is a variable winning ball device 6B. A second winning confirmation signal indicating the winning state of the game ball to (the second starting winning opening) is output to the game control microcomputer 100. The second prize confirmation switch 149IW13 is provided on the downstream side of the second start port switch 22B. That is, when a game ball normally wins the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), the winning of the game ball is first detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and then the second starting opening switch. The winning of the game ball is detected by 22B.

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 matches the input first start opening winning signal and the first winning confirmation signal, or matches the input second starting opening winning signal and the second winning confirmation signal. If the error cannot be obtained, it is assumed that an error has occurred, and the pachinko game machine 1 is sent to the manager such as the hall staff using the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer. Executes an abnormality notification process for notifying that there is an abnormality in the computer.

The number of game balls detected by the first out confirmation switch 149IW10 and the second out confirmation switch 149IW11 (the number of game balls (out balls) entered into the out port) and the game detected by the first winning confirmation switch 149IW12. The number of balls (the number of game balls (first start winning ball) that won the prize ball device 6A (first start winning opening)) and the number of game balls detected by the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13 (variable prize ball device 6B). The total number of the game balls (the number of the second start winning balls) that have won the (second start winning opening) is the total number of the launched game balls (total number of launched balls). Therefore, based on the total number of launched balls and the number of game balls that have won each winning opening, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the launched game balls (so-called base) and the accessory ratio (variable winning ball device 6B (second start)) It is also possible to calculate (the ratio of the number of prize balls due to winning in the winning opening) or the large winning opening to the number of winning balls due to winning in other winning openings). The calculation result is displayed on the display monitor 149IW07. If the calculation result is a value outside the predetermined range, the hall staff or the like is managed by using the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer. It may be possible to notify the person that the calculation result is a value outside the predetermined range.

Further, the first winning confirmation switch 149IW12 and the second winning confirmation switch 149IW13 are provided to confirm the winning of the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening) and the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening). However, it may be possible to confirm the winning of other winning openings (large winning opening, general winning opening 10, probability variation area). For example, the flow passage of the game ball that won the prize ball device 6A (first start winning opening), the flow passage of the game ball that won the variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning opening), and the big winning opening. The first prize confirmation switch 149IW12 or the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13 is provided for the flow passage of the game ball, the flow passage of the game ball that has won the general winning opening 10, and the flow passage of the game ball that has won the probability variation area. It may be configured to join the passageway. In that case, the total number of game balls detected by each detection means (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23, general winning port switch 149IW02, probability variation area switch 149IW03) and the first winning If there is a difference of a predetermined number or more between the total number of game balls detected by the confirmation switch 149IW12 and the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13, there is a risk of winning a prize due to fraudulent activity using a threaded ball or the like. Therefore, an abnormality that notifies the manager such as the hall staff that there is an abnormality in the pachinko game machine 1 by using the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer. The notification process may be executed. Here, the "predetermined number" is, for example, the maximum detection difference assumed when a game ball is clogged in the passage between each detection means and the first winning confirmation switch 149IW12 and the second winning confirmation switch 149IW13. ..

The touch sensor 149IW14 is a detection means for detecting that the player is in contact with the ball striking handle 30, and a touch signal indicating the contact state of the player with the ball striking handle 30 is sent out from the payout control board 149IW18. Is output to the game control microcomputer 100 via the above. The payout control board 149IW18 controls to allow the game ball to be launched when a touch signal indicating that the player has detected contact with the ball striking handle 30 is input. That is, even if the rotation operation to the hitting ball operation handle 30 is performed in a state where the touch signal indicating that the player has detected the contact with the hitting ball operation handle 30 is not input, the game ball is not launched and the hitting ball operation handle The game ball is launched when the rotation operation to the ball striking operation handle 30 is performed while a touch signal indicating that the player's contact with the 30 is detected is input.

The door open sensor 149IW15 is a detection means for detecting the state (open state or closed state) of the game machine frame 3, and is an open / close state signal indicating the state (open state or closed state) of the game machine frame 3. Is output to the game control microcomputer 100.

The clear switch 149IW16 is a detection means for executing initialization, and is a setting changeover switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in a setting change state, and is an operation state. A clear switch signal indicating (pressed or not pressed) is output to the game control microcomputer 100.

In the feature unit 149IW, the clear switch 149IW16 is connected to the main board 11 via the power supply board 149IW17, but it may be mounted on the power supply board 149IW17 or the relay board 149IW08, or the main board. It may be mounted on 11.

The setting key 149IW06 is a detection means for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and outputs a setting key signal indicating an operation state (ON or OFF) to the game control microcomputer 100.

As described above, the game control microcomputer 100 has an open / close state signal indicating that the game machine frame 3 is in the open state and a clear switch signal indicating that the clear switch 149IW16 is pressed when the power is turned on. , When the setting key signal indicating that the setting key 149IW06 is ON is input, the setting change state is controlled. Further, when the power of the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on, an open / close state signal indicating that the game machine frame 3 is in the open state and a setting key signal indicating that the setting key 149IW06 is ON are input. However, the clear switch signal indicating that the clear switch 149IW16 is pressed is controlled to the setting confirmation state when the clear switch signal is not input.

The display monitor 149IW07 is a display device for displaying the current set value. The game control microcomputer 100 outputs a display control signal for displaying the current set value to the display monitor 149IW07 in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state.

Further, the setting key 149IW06 is provided on the main board 11, and the magnetic sensor 149IW01, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 149IW02, the probability variation area switch 149IW03, the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch. The 22B is provided on the back surface of the game board 2, that is, these detecting means are provided on the board side member.

On the other hand, the clear switch 149IW16 is provided by being connected to the power supply board 149IW17, and the touch sensor 149IW14 and the door opening sensor 149IW15 are provided by being connected to the payout control board 149IW18, and further, the first out confirmation switch 149IW10, No. The two-out confirmation switch 149IW11, the first prize confirmation switch 149IW12, and the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13 are provided in the gaming machine frame 3, that is, these detection means are provided in the frame side member.

Although each detection means is provided on the panel side member or the frame side member, the member provided with each detection means is not limited to the one shown in the feature portion 149IW. For example, in the feature portion 149IW, a part or all of the plurality of detection means described as being provided on the panel side member may be provided on the frame side member, or conversely, the feature. In the unit 149IW, a part or all of the plurality of detecting means described as being provided on the frame side member may be provided on the board side member.

FIG. 10-2 is a block diagram showing an example of connection between each detection means and the main board 11 in the feature unit 149IW.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the detection signals from the magnetic sensor 149IW01, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 149IW02, and the probability variation region switch 149IW03 are input to the input port 149IW20.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the first out confirmation switch 149IW10, the second out confirmation switch 149IW11, the first winning confirmation switch 149IW12, the second winning confirmation switch 149IW13, the touch sensor 149IW14, the door opening sensor 149IW15, the clear switch 149IW16 and The detection signal from the setting key 149IW06 is input to the input port 149IW21.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the detection signal from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the power supply confirmation signal, and the prize ball control signal from the payout control board 149IW18 are input. Input to port 149IW22.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81, 82, 149IW04 is output from the output port 149IW23.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the display control signal to the display monitor 149IW07 is output from the input port 149IW24.

As shown in FIG. 10-2, the setting key 149IW06 is provided on the main board 11, and in the main board 11, the transmission path of the signal from the setting key 149IW06, the first out confirmation switch 149IW10, and the second out confirmation switch 149IW11 , The first prize confirmation switch 149IW12, the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13, the touch sensor 149IW14, the door opening sensor 149IW15, and the transmission line of the detection signal from the clear switch 149IW16 are merged. As a result, there are few board design changes and wiring routing, and security can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-2, the setting key 149IW06 and the display monitor 149IW07 are mounted as electronic components on the main board 11, but are not limited thereto. For example, the setting key 149IW06 and the display monitor 149IW07 may be mounted on a specific board different from the main board 11, and the main board 11 and the specific board may be housed in the same board case.

Hereinafter, the input port 149IW20 may be referred to as “input port 0”, the input port 149IW21 may be referred to as “input port 1”, and the input port 149IW22 may be referred to as “input port 2”.

FIG. 10-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit allocation of an input port in the game control microcomputer 100. When a plurality of input ports for which signals from a plurality of detection means are input are provided, it is conceivable to classify the input ports for each member (frame-side member, panel-side member) provided with the detection means. Therefore, first, regarding the first example (an example that does not correspond to the block diagram shown in FIG. 10-2), the input port is divided for each member (frame side member, board side member) provided with the detection means. This will be described with reference to FIG. 10-3 (A).

For example, in the first example, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the detection signals from the detection means provided on the panel side member are input to the input ports 0 and 2, and are provided on the frame side member. When the detection signal from the detection means is connected so as to be input to the input port 1, the detection signals of the setting key 149IW06, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switch 149IW02 are sent to the bits 0, 1 and 5 of the input port 0, respectively. Entered.

The first out confirmation switch 149IW10, the second out confirmation switch 149IW11, the magnetic force sensor 149IW01, the first prize confirmation switch 149IW12, the second prize confirmation switch 149IW13, and the touch sensor 149IW14 are connected to bits 0 to 7 of the input port 1, respectively. , The detection signal of the door opening sensor 149IW15 and the clear switch 149IW16 is input.

The detection signals of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the gate switch 21 are input to the bits 0, 1 and 3 of the input port 1, respectively, and are input to the bits 6 and 7 of the input port 1. Is input with a power supply confirmation signal and a prize ball control signal from the payout control board 149IW18, respectively.

In this way, the detection signals from the detection means provided on the panel side member are input to the input ports 0 and 2, and the detection signals from the detection means provided on the frame side member are input to the input port 1. In this case, the detection signal of the setting key 149IW06 is input to the input port 0, while the detection signals of the door opening sensor 149IW15 and the clear switch 149IW16 are input to the input port 1. In that case, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the detection signal of the setting key 149IW06 from the input port 0 and opens the door when determining whether to control the setting change state or the setting confirmation state when the power is turned on. It is necessary to perform processing for reading the detection signals of the sensor 149IW15 and the clear switch 149IW16 from the input port 1, respectively, which imposes a heavy processing load.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the input port is divided for each member (frame-side member, panel-side member) provided with the detection means, and the setting key 149IW06 is input for the frame-side member. A second example of connecting to the port 1 (an example corresponding to the block diagram shown in FIG. 10-2) will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the detection signals mainly from the detection means provided on the panel side member are input to the input ports 0 and 2, and the detection means mainly provided on the frame side member. The detection signal of the setting key 149IW06, the door opening sensor 149IW15, and the clear switch 149IW16 are detected by connecting so that the detection signal from is input to the input port 1 and the detection signal of the setting key 149IW06 is input to the input port 1. The signal will be input to the input port 1. In that case, the game control microcomputer 100 reads the detection signals of the setting key 149IW06, the door opening sensor 149IW15, and the clear switch 149IW16 when determining whether to control the setting change state or the setting confirmation state when the power is turned on. Since the processing can be performed collectively, it is possible to prevent an increase in the processing load.

In the feature unit 149IW, "mainly" is a concept indicating that it occupies a majority. For example, if there is a group containing three elements and two or more of the three elements have special properties, the elements included in the group mainly have special properties. It can be said that there is. Specifically, in the case of "the detection signal mainly from the detection means provided on the panel side member is input to the specific input port", among the plurality of detection signals input to the specific input port, It indicates that the majority of the detection signals are the detection signals from the detection means provided on the panel side member.

Further, the signal from the detection means provided on the panel side member is mainly input to the input port 0, and the signal from the detection means provided on the frame side member is mainly input to the input port 1. There is. As a result, an increase in processing load can be suppressed. Specifically, when reading signals input from a plurality of detection means provided on the panel side member / frame side member, the signals can be collectively read from one input port, so that an increase in processing load is suppressed. be able to. Further, by providing an input port for inputting the detection signal of the detection means mainly provided on the panel side member and an input port for inputting the detection signal of the detection means mainly provided on the frame side member, respectively. , Since it is sufficient to provide a storage area corresponding to each input port, it is effective in reducing (saving) the storage capacity.

Further, as described above, the signal from the detection means provided on the panel side member is mainly input to the input ports 0 and 2, and the signal from the detection means provided on the frame side member is mainly input to the input port 1. However, the setting key 149IW06 is provided on the panel side member but is configured to be input to the input port 1. As a result, from the game machine configured so that each detection means is connected to the input port corresponding to the position where each detection means is provided (the game machine with the connection shown in FIG. 10-3 (A)). With few changes, it is possible to realize that the signals from the setting key 149IW06, the door opening switch 149IW15 and the clear switch 149IW16 are input to one input port.

Specifically, when the setting key 149IW06 is reconnected to the input port 1 from the game machine connected as shown in FIG. 10-3 (A), the door opening switch 149IW15 and the clear switch 149IW16 are connected to the input port 0. It is possible to realize that the signals from the setting key 149IW06, the door opening switch 149IW15 and the clear switch 149IW16 are input to one input port with less change than reconnecting.

The clear switch 149IW16 may be provided on the panel side member. In that case, "a game configured so that each detection means is connected to an input port corresponding to a position where each detection means is provided. As the "machine", a gaming machine connected so that the signal from the clear switch 149IW16 and the signal from the setting key 149IW06 are input to the input port 0 and the signal from the door opening switch 149IW15 is input to the input port 1 is assumed. Therefore, reconnecting the door open switch 149IW15 to the input port 1 has less changes than reconnecting the clear switch 149IW16 and the setting key 149IW06 to the input port 0, with less change than the setting key 149IW06, the door opening switch 149IW15 and It is possible to realize that the signal from the clear switch 149IW16 is input to one input port.

A clear-only switch for executing the initialization process and a setting changeover switch for changing the set value may be provided by different members, in which case the functions of each switch are clearly distinguished. Therefore, the operability can be improved. In that case, it is assumed that the setting changeover switch is provided on the main board 11 and the signal from the clear-only switch provided on the frame side member is input to the input port 1, but the signal from the setting changeover switch May be input to any input port.

For example, if the signals from the door opening sensor 149IW15, the setting key 149IW06, the clear-only switch and the setting changeover switch are input to one input port, the door open sensor 149IW15, the setting key 149IW06, the clear-only switch and the setting changeover switch. Since the signals from the switches can be read in a batch, an increase in processing load can be suppressed.

Further, for example, the signals from the door opening sensor 149IW15, the setting key 149IW06, and the clear-only switch are read out to determine whether or not to control the setting change state, and the signal from the setting changeover switch is in the setting change state. Since it is read to determine whether or not to switch the set value, the timing of reading the signal from the door opening sensor 149IW15, the setting key 149IW06, and the clear-only switch is different from the timing of reading the signal from the setting changeover switch. Therefore, even if the signal from the setting changeover switch is input to an input port different from the input port to which the signal from the door opening sensor 149IW15, the setting key 149IW06 and the clear dedicated switch is input, the processing load does not increase. Is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the signal input to the input port 0 is mainly "0" (the input becomes low level), so that it is turned off while being "1". While it is a positive logic that turns on when it becomes (input becomes high level), the signal input to input port 1 mainly becomes "1" and turns off while it becomes "0". It is a negative logic that turns on when it becomes. As a result, even when an illegal radio wave is transmitted by a so-called radio wave goto and an illegal act of illegally turning on each detection means occurs, the signal input to the input port 0 and the signal input to the input port 1 It is possible to prevent both from being turned on at the same time.

Further, it has a board-side wiring connected to the main board 11 from the detection means provided on the game board-side member, and a frame-side wiring connected to the main board 11 from the detection means provided on the frame-side member. However, it is considered that the frame side wiring is longer than the board side wiring and is easily affected by noise. Therefore, by setting the detection signal (mainly the detection signal input to the input port 1) transmitted by the frame side wiring as the negative logic as described above, the detection signal is turned on even if noise is generated in the off state. It is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a state.

In the example shown in FIG. 10-3 (B), the logic and state of the prize ball control signal (bit 7 of the input port 2) are not described, but this is the prize ball output from the payout control board 149IW18. This is because the control signal has a different signal format from the detection signal from other detection means. The prize ball control signal may be a signal composed of a plurality of bits, and like other detection signals, "0" indicates that the prize ball has been paid out, and "1" indicates that the prize ball has been paid out. It may be a signal indicating that the payout of the prize ball has been completed.

Further, the power supply confirmation signal is not shown in FIG. 10-1, but this is because the detection circuit for detecting the power supply confirmation signal is mounted on the main board 11. Since the detection circuit for detecting the power supply confirmation signal is mounted on the main board 11 in this way, the state of the power supply confirmation signal can be monitored according to the control status on the main board 11, so that the power supply voltage When the voltage is reduced, processing such as backup on the main board 11 can be performed more safely.

Further, a detection circuit for detecting the power supply confirmation signal may be mounted on the power supply board 149IW17. For example, when the control means on the power supply board 149IW17 detects a decrease in the power supply voltage based on the power supply confirmation signal. , A signal indicating that fact may be transmitted to another board (main board 11, payout control board 149IW18, effect control board 12, etc.). In that case, the manufacturing cost can be reduced because the processing at the time of power failure can be performed with a smaller number of parts than when the detection circuit for detecting the power supply confirmation signal is mounted on each board. It should be noted that each board that receives the signal indicating the decrease in the power supply voltage from the power supply board 149IW17 may be subjected to a process of backing up various data.

As described above, the feature unit 149IW includes the inventions shown below. That is, conventionally, a pachinko machine that is configured to be set to one of a plurality of stages of set values based on a setting operation and to be able to control an advantageous state based on the set set value. As a gaming machine, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-201002 describes that operations such as changing set values are possible with the front frame of the pachinko gaming machine open. On the other hand, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-77349 describes a configuration including a control means (for example, a main board) provided with a plurality of input ports, and such a configuration is described in JP-A-2010-. It is conceivable to apply it to the pachinko gaming machine described in the publication of the publication No. 200902. However, when simply applied, connecting a member that outputs a predetermined signal to an input port corresponding to the position where the member is provided (for example, if the member is provided in the game frame, the first input port). If the member is provided on the game board, it is supposed to be connected to the second input port), but there is a risk that the processing load will increase when reading the signals input to multiple input ports. is there. Therefore, when focusing on the problem, as a gaming machine of means 1 of the invention for solving the problem,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot game state) that is advantageous to the player.
An opening / closing body that can be opened / closed (for example, a frame side member (including a game machine frame 3, a power supply board 149IW17, and a payout control board 149IW18)) and
An opening / closing detecting means (for example, a door opening sensor 149IW15) for detecting the state of the opening / closing body, and
A first operation detecting means (for example, a clear switch 149IW16) capable of detecting the first operation, and
A second operation detecting means (for example, setting key 149IW06) capable of detecting the second operation, and
A control means (for example, main board 11) including a plurality of input ports capable of inputting signals (for example, input port 149IW20 to input port 149IW22 (input port 0 to input port 2)) is provided.
A detection signal of the open / close detection means (for example, a signal from the door opening sensor 149IW15), a detection signal of the first operation detection means (for example, a signal from the clear switch 149IW16), and a detection signal of the second operation detection means. (For example, the signal from the setting key 149IW06) is input to a specific input port (for example, input port 149IW21 (input port 1)) among the plurality of input ports.
The control means
When the detection signal of the open / close detection means, the detection signal of the first operation detection means, and the detection signal of the second operation detection means are in a specific input state, a set value of a plurality of stages (for example, a set value " The door opening sensor 149IW15 is turned on (the door is open) when the power is turned on in the setting means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100) that can be set to any of the set values 1 ”to“ 3 ”). The part that changes the set value based on the setting key 149IW06 being on and the clear switch 149IW16 being on).
A game control means (for example, a portion for executing steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing control of the advantageous state based on a set set value is included.

A game machine characterized by the above is described, and according to this feature, it is possible to suppress an increase in processing load.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 2 of the invention,
The game machine further includes a detachable body (for example, a board side member (including a board case including the game board 2, the main board 11, etc.)) that can be attached to and detached from the opening / closing body.
Detachable body side detecting means (for example, magnetic sensor 149IW01, count switch 23, general winning opening switch 149IW02, first starting port switch 22A, second starting port switch 22B, and detachable body side detecting means provided on the detachable body to detect the first event, and Gate switch 21) and
The opening / closing body side detecting means (for example, first out confirmation switch 149IW10, second out confirmation switch 149IW11, first prize confirmation switch 149IW12, second prize confirmation switch 149IW13, touch) provided on the opening / closing body to detect the second event. It is equipped with a sensor 149IW14, a door opening sensor 149IW15, and a clear switch 149IW16).
The control means mainly includes a first input port (for example, input ports 149IW20, 149IW22 (input ports 0, 2)) into which the detection signal of the detachable body side detection means is mainly input, and a detection signal of the open / close body side detection means. It is described that a plurality of input ports (for example, input port 149IW21 (input port 1)) including a second input port input to the input port may be provided, and according to such a configuration, processing may be provided. It is possible to suppress the increase in burden.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 3 of the invention,
The second operation detecting means is provided on the detachable body (for example, the setting key 149IW06 is provided on the main board 11 which is detachable together with the game board 2).
It is described that the detection signal of the second operation detecting means may be input to the second input port (for example, the signal from the setting key 149IW06 may be input to the input port 149IW21 (input port 1)). Therefore, according to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 4 of the invention,
The control means includes a control board (eg, main board 11).
The second operation detecting means is provided on the control board (for example, the setting key 149IW06 is provided on the main board 11).
In the control board, the transmission line of the detection signal of the second operation detection means and the transmission line of the detection signal of the switch side detection means merge (for example, in the main board 11, the transmission line of the signal from the setting key 149IW06 , 1st out confirmation switch 149IW10, 2nd out confirmation switch 149IW11, 1st prize confirmation switch 149IW12, 2nd prize confirmation switch 149IW13, touch sensor 149IW14, door opening sensor 149IW15, and clear switch 149IW16. It is described that the signals may be merged), and according to such a configuration, there are few board design changes and wiring routing, and security can be improved.

Furthermore, as the gaming machine of means 5 of the invention,
The control means is
When it is Y in step S3 in the initialization means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, which performs the initialization process based on the input of the detection signal of the first operation detection means (output from the clear switch 149IW16)). The part where step S8 is executed when the signal is on) and
In the setting change state, the setting value updating means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, which performs the process of updating the set value based on the input of the detection signal of the first operating means) is a clear switch in the setting change process. It is described that the setting value may be switched each time the 149IW16 is operated), and according to such a configuration, the number of members of the game machine can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. can do.

Furthermore, as a gaming machine of means 6 of the invention,
A third operation detecting means (for example, a setting changeover switch) capable of detecting the third operation is provided.
The control means is
When it is Y in step S3 in the initialization means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, which performs the initialization process based on the input of the detection signal of the first operation detection means (output from the clear switch 149IW16)). The part where step S8 is executed when the signal is on) and
In the setting change state, the setting value update means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the setting is switched by the setting change process) that performs the process of updating the set value based on the input of the detection signal of the third operation means. It is described that the set value may be switched each time the switch is operated), and according to such a configuration, the operability can be improved.

The configuration shown by the feature unit 149IW can also be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the other feature units to form the game machine.

(Explanation of feature 045SG)
Next, the feature unit 045SG will be described. The pachinko game machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame formed in a vertically long square frame shape, a game board (gauge board) 2 (see FIG. 1) constituting the game board surface, and a game board 2 are supported. It is composed of a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 to be fixed. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area. Further, in the game machine frame 3, a glass door frame having a glass window rotates between a door opening position that opens the front surface of the game machine frame 3 and a door closing position that closes the front surface centering on the left side. It is movably provided, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame, and when the glass door frame is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the frame 3 for the game machine can be opened by inserting the door key owned by the clerk of the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it, and the player other than the clerk can open the frame 3 for the game machine and the glass. The door frame cannot be opened.

Further, the game board 2 and its peripheral members (for example, a board case including the main board 11 and the like) are configured to be removable from the game machine frame 3. Hereinafter, the game board 2 and its peripheral members (for example, a board case including the main board 11 and the like and the relay board 045SG01) are shown as “board side members”, and the game machine frame 3 and its peripheral members (for example, FIG. 11-1) are shown. The relay board 045SG02, the payout control board 045SG03, the relay board 045SG04, and the power supply board 045SG05) may be referred to as "frame-side members".

The configuration of the game area of the game board 2 of the feature unit 045SG is the same as the configuration of FIG. 1 described in the above-mentioned basic explanation, but the game area can be changed between a closed state and an open state. A special variable winning ball device is provided in the right side area (right-handed area) which is a specific area of the game board 2, and the game ball enters a predetermined probability variation area provided inside the special variable winning ball device. By doing so, it is controlled to a probabilistic state (high probability state).

Solenoid 045SG16 that sets these special variable winning ball devices in the closed state and the open state is provided on the game board 2 like the solenoid 81 and the solenoid 82, and is connected to the solenoid circuit 111 of the main board 11. By controlling the drive of the solenoid 045SG16 by the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the eleven, the closed state and the open state of the special variable winning ball device are controlled. In the feature unit 045SG, the game control microcomputer 100 opens the special variable winning ball device in a specific round game (for example, the final round) in the big hit game state when a specific type of big hit is made. Take control.

In this way, since the special variable winning ball device is provided with a probability variation region in which the game ball can enter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 vibrates when the special variable winning ball device is opened. If added, the path of the gaming ball that has entered the special variable winning ball device will change due to the open state, and it will be possible to illegally invade the probabilistic area. A vibration sensor 045SG15 for detecting that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is vibrated is provided on the gaming board 2 (FIG. 11-1). Although both "detection" and "detection" are used in this feature unit 045SG, these "detection" and "detection" are synonymous.

Further, also in the feature portion 045SG, similarly to the feature portions 208SG and 149IW described above, the main board 11 is housed in a board case configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and the pachinko game is played. It is mounted on the back of the machine 1 (see Fig. 8-3).

Further, the clear switch 045SG28 in the feature section 045SG has a function for executing the initialization process (see FIG. 3) as in the feature section 208SG and 149IW described above, and a jackpot winning probability (outgoing) in the setting change state. It also has a function as a setting changeover switch for changing set values such as ball rate). As a result, the number of members can be reduced as compared with the case where the switch for executing the initialization process and the setting changeover switch for changing the set value are provided with different members, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

FIG. 11-1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine in the feature unit 045SG. In FIG. 11-1, the relay board 15 and the effect control board 12 in FIG. 2, and various effect devices such as the image display device 5 and the movable body 32 connected to the effect control board 12 are omitted. There is.

Further, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the solenoids 81, 82, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display 20. , The first hold display 25A, the first hold display 25B, the general drawing hold display 25C, the game control microcomputer 100, the switch circuit 110, and the solenoid circuit 111 have already been described in the basic explanation. The explanation in is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 11-1, the game board 2 detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening in addition to the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. General winning opening switch 045SG11 for detecting the above-mentioned probability changing region switch 045SG12 for detecting a game ball that has entered the probability changing region inside the special variable winning ball device, magnetic sensor 045SG13 for detecting unauthorized use of a magnet, for example. The first radio wave sensor 045SG14 for detecting illegal radio waves and the vibration sensor 045SG15 for detecting vibrations are mainly used via the relay board 045SG01 to illegally turn on the output signal of the switch for detecting winning of the count switch 23 or the like. It is connected to the board 11, and the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 can grasp the detection status of the game ball by these various switches and the detection status by each sensor.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-1, the frame side member includes a first out confirmation switch 045SG21, a second out confirmation switch 045SG22, a first prize confirmation switch 045SG23, a second prize confirmation switch 045SG24, and a second radio wave sensor 045SG25. Are provided, and all of them are connected to the main board 11 via the relay board 045SG02, 045SG04 and the payout control board 045SG03, and the detection status of the game ball by these various switches and the detection status by each sensor can be checked. , The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 can be grasped.

The first out confirmation switch 045SG21 is a detection means for detecting the entry (discharge) of the game ball into the out port, and the first out confirmation signal indicating the entry state of the game ball into the out port is played. It is output to the control microcomputer 100. Further, the second out confirmation switch 045SG22 is a detection means for detecting the entry of the game ball into the out port, and controls the game by controlling the second out confirmation signal indicating the entry state of the game ball into the out port. Output to the microcomputer 100. The first out confirmation switch 045SG21 is provided on the upstream side of the second out confirmation switch 045SG22. That is, when the game ball is normally discharged from the out port, the discharge of the game ball is first detected by the first out confirmation switch 045SG21, and then the discharge of the game ball is detected by the second out confirmation switch 045SG22. Is to be done.

For example, when the game control microcomputer 100 receives the first out confirmation signal indicating that it has detected the entry of the game ball into the out port, the count value is added by "1" and the game ball to the out port is added. When the second out confirmation signal indicating that the ball has been detected is received, the count value is subtracted by "1". When the count value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the game control microcomputer 100 considers that an error has occurred and uses the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and a communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer. The abnormality notification process for notifying the manager of the hall staff or the like that there is an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed.

The first prize confirmation switch 045SG23 is a detection means for detecting that the game ball has been normally won in the prize ball device 6A (first start winning opening), and is a detection means for detecting that the winning ball device 6A (first start winning opening) is normally won. The first winning confirmation signal indicating the winning state of the game ball to the 1 starting winning opening) is output to the game control microcomputer 100. The first prize confirmation switch 045SG23 is provided on the downstream side of the first start port switch 22A. That is, when a game ball is normally won in the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening), the winning of the game ball is first detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and then the first winning confirmation switch 045SG23. The winning of the game ball is detected by.

The second winning confirmation switch 045SG24 is a detection means for detecting that the game ball has been normally won in the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), and is a variable winning ball device 6B. A second winning confirmation signal indicating the winning state of the game ball to (the second starting winning opening) is output to the game control microcomputer 100. The second prize confirmation switch 045SG24 is provided on the downstream side of the second start port switch 22B. That is, when a game ball normally wins the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening), the winning of the game ball is first detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and then the second starting opening switch. The winning of the game ball is detected by 22B.

For example, the game control microcomputer 100 matches the input first start opening winning signal and the first winning confirmation signal, or matches the input second starting opening winning signal and the second winning confirmation signal. If the error cannot be obtained, it is assumed that an error has occurred, and the pachinko game machine 1 is sent to the manager such as the hall staff using the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and the communication unit capable of communicating with the hall management computer. Executes an abnormality notification process for notifying that there is an abnormality in the computer.

Although the feature unit 045SG shows an example in which only the first prize confirmation switch 045SG23 and the second prize confirmation switch 045SG24 are provided, the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponds to the count switch 23. A large winning opening confirmation switch, a general winning opening confirmation switch corresponding to the general winning opening switch 045SG11, a probability changing area confirmation switch corresponding to the probability variation area switch 045SG12, and the like may be provided.

The second radio wave sensor 045SG25 is a sensor for detecting illegal radio waves like the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, but is capable of detecting radio waves in a frequency band different from the frequency band that can be detected by the first radio wave sensor 045SG14. In this way, by using a plurality of sensors having different detectable frequency bands, it is possible to more reliably grasp fraud due to radio waves (radio wave goto). The feature unit 045SG uses two radio wave sensors, but the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more radio wave sensors may be used, and the detectable frequency band is very high. When a wide sensor is used, only one radio wave sensor may be used.

Further, the frame side member is also provided with a touch sensor 045SG26 and a door opening sensor 045SG27, and each of these sensors is connected to the main board 11 via the payout control board 045SG03 and the relay board 045SG02, and is detected by each sensor. The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 can grasp the situation.

The touch sensor 045SG26 is a detection means for detecting that the player is in contact with the ball hitting operation handle 30, and a touch signal indicating the contact state of the player with the ball hitting operation handle 30 is sent out from the payout control board 045SG03. Is output to the game control microcomputer 100 via the above. The payout control board 045SG03 controls to allow the game ball to be launched when a touch signal indicating that the player has detected contact with the ball striking handle 30 is input. That is, even if the rotation operation to the hitting ball operation handle 30 is performed in a state where the touch signal indicating that the player has detected the contact with the hitting ball operation handle 30 is not input, the game ball is not launched and the hitting ball operation handle The game ball is launched when the rotation operation to the ball striking operation handle 30 is performed while a touch signal indicating that the player's contact with the 30 is detected is input.

The door open sensor 045SG27 is a detection means for detecting the state (open state or closed state) of the game machine frame 3, and is an open / close state signal indicating the state (open state or closed state) of the game machine frame 3. Is output.

As shown in FIG. 11-1, the frame-side member is provided with a power supply board 045SG05 and a clear switch 045SG28 together with a relay board 045SG02, 045SG04 and a payout control board 045SG03, and the clear switch 045SG28 relays with the power supply board 045SG05. It is connected to the main board 11 via the board 045SG02, and the operation of the clear switch 045SG28 can be grasped by the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11.

The clear switch 045SG28 is a detection means for executing initialization, and is a setting changeover switch for changing a setting value such as a jackpot winning probability (ball output rate) in a setting change state, and is an operation state. Outputs a clear switch signal indicating (pressed or not pressed).

Next, the connection status of the vibration sensor 045SG15, the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, and the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 will be described with reference to FIG. 11-2.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, which are both provided on the panel side member, are connected to the input side terminals of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and are also connected to the panel side member (main). It is possible to output a detection signal to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the substrate 11).

The interface integrated circuit 045SG30 transmits detection signals output from various sensors such as the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 and various switches described later to the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. The interface integrated circuit 045SG30 shown in FIG. 11-2 is mounted on the main board 11 to obtain a signal having a predetermined specification (voltage, etc.) that can be input, but the present invention is limited thereto. Instead, these interface integrated circuits 045SG30 may be provided on the relay board 045SG01 or other dedicated board provided on the board side member.

As shown in FIGS. 11-2 and 11-3, the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is provided with two routes of the first system circuit 045SG31 and the second system circuit 045SG32 in parallel, and these. An abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 for detecting an abnormality related to a signal input input to the first system circuit 045SG31 and the second system circuit 045SG32 is provided, and the output side of the first system circuit 045SG31 and the second system circuit 045SG32. Therefore, an output signal corresponding to the detection signal input to the input side is output, and when an abnormality is detected in the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33, the abnormality detection signal is a dedicated output terminal (abnormality output). It is designed to be output from terminal E). In this feature unit 045SG, the vibration sensor 045SG15 is connected to the input side (input terminal A1) of the first system circuit 045SG31, and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 is connected to the input side (input terminal A2) of the second system circuit 045SG32. It is connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2, the signal line connecting the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 and the input side (input terminal A2) of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is provided with a second radio wave sensor on the frame side member. The 045SG25 is also connected, and the detection signal output from the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 is also input to the input terminal A2 of the second system circuit 045SG32 in the same manner as the detection signal from the first radio wave sensor 045SG14. .. In this way, by inputting the signals output from the same type of sensors, although the members provided are different, to the same terminal of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, both the panel side member and the frame side member can be used. It is not necessary to provide the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, the number of interface integrated circuits 045SG30 can be reduced, and the number of signals input to the game control microcomputer 100 can also be reduced.

The signal line connecting the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31 and the output side (output terminal Y2) of the second system circuit 045SG32 and the main board 11 (input port of the game control microcomputer 100) is In each case, the voltage is constantly pulled up to a predetermined voltage VCS (5V) via a resistor R having a predetermined value. Therefore, the signals output from the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31 and the output side (output terminal Y2) of the second system circuit 045SG32 are active low signals (negative logic signals). In this way, the active low signal (negative logic signal) is set from a switch that detects a game ball by an illegal radio wave, for example, a count switch 23 that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the grand prize opening. Since the signal of is illegally turned ON, by setting the signal logic of the radio wave sensor to an active low signal (negative logic signal), it is possible to accurately grasp the signal even in the presence of illegal radio waves. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an active high signal (positive logic signal) may be used depending on the sensor or switch used.

Although not explicitly shown in FIG. 11-2, each signal line (input side signal line) connecting the vibration sensor 045SG15, the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 and the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is also a VCS. It is pulled up to a voltage VDD (12V) different from (5V), and an active low signal (negative logic signal) is input to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-2, the input side of the wired or connection switch (transistor switch) 045SG40 is connected to the abnormal output terminal E of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and the wired or connection switch 045SG40 is abnormal. The detection signals are input, and these abnormality detection signals are not directly input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100. The wired or connected switch 045SG40 (including the wired or connected switch 045SG41 for the B-IF signal and the wired or connected switch 045SG42 for the W-IF signal, which will be described later) is equipped with the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 to be connected. It may be provided on the same substrate, but the arrangement position of these wired or connection switches 045SG40 may be appropriately determined.

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the output side of the wired or connection switch 045SG40 is connected to the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31 and the output side (output terminal Y2) of the second system circuit 045SG32. One terminal of the wired or connection switch 045SG40 is grounded (GND) while being connected to each signal line, and an abnormality detection signal is input to the input side of the wired or connection switch 045SG40. By operating the wired or connection switch 045SG40 and grounding the output side (GND), it is connected to the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31 and the output side (output terminal Y2) of the second system circuit 045SG32. Each of the signal lines is in the Lo state during the period in which the abnormality detection signal is input.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11-7, the detection signal of the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the abnormal output terminal E are output to the 6th bit compatible terminal of the input port 1 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A wired or signal (vibration Wild-OR signal) with an abnormality detection signal is input, and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 or the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 is connected to the 7th bit compatible terminal of the input port 1 of the game control microcomputer 100. A wired or signal (radio field-OR signal) of the detection signal of the above and the abnormality detection signal output from the abnormality output terminal E is input.

Here, the configuration of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 used in the feature unit 045SG will be described with reference to FIG. 11-3. The interface integrated circuit 045SG30 includes a power supply terminal VS, a power supply terminal VCS, a ground terminal GND, and an input terminal A1, It is a package IC having eight terminals, A2, output terminals Y1 and Y2, and abnormal output terminal E. As described above, the first system circuit 045SG31, the second system circuit 045SG32, and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 are included. Is provided.

As shown in FIG. 11-3, the first system circuit 045SG31 and the second system circuit 045SG32 have the same configuration, and each voltage input from the power supply terminal VS and the power supply terminal VCS is the first system circuit 045SG31. It is supplied to both the second system circuit 045SG32 and the second system circuit 045SG32.

A power supply monitoring circuit 045SG34 is provided inside the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and each voltage input from the power supply terminal VS and the power supply terminal VCS is also supplied to the power supply monitoring circuit 045SG34 to supply the power supply terminal. When the voltage drop and supply stop of each voltage input from the VS and power supply terminal VCS are monitored, and the power supply monitoring circuit 045SG34 is connected to the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33, and there is an abnormality in each input voltage. The power supply monitoring circuit 045SG34 notifies the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the power supply abnormality, and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 outputs the abnormality detection signal from the abnormality output terminal E in response to the notification of the power supply abnormality. ing.

In the first system circuit 045SG31 and the second system circuit 045SG32, as shown in FIG. 11-3, the amplification amplifier 045SG36 connected to the input terminals A1 and A2 and the output signal transistor switch 045SG38 connected to the amplification amplifier 045SG36 Is provided, and the transistor switch 045SG38 for the output signal is turned on in response to the input of the detection signal from the input terminals A1 and A2 and connected to the ground (GND) from the output terminals Y1 and Y2. An active low signal (negative logic signal) is output. The interface integrated circuit 045SG30 has an amplification amplifier corresponding to a tactical low signal (negative logic signal) from the vibration sensor 045SG15, the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, and the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 described above, as will be described later. There are two types, one having an amplification amplifier corresponding to a active high signal (positive logic signal) output from various switches that detect the passage of a game ball such as the first start port switch. In this feature unit 045SG, there are two types. For convenience, the same reference numerals are given. As a matter of course, the active high signal (positive logic signal) output from various switches may be input to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 as an active low signal (negative logic signal) by the signal inversion circuit 045SG50.

Further, the first system circuit 045SG31 and the second system circuit 045SG32 are provided with a disconnection detection circuit 045SG35 and a short circuit detection circuit 045SG37 connected to the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33, and these disconnection detection circuit 045SG35 and the short circuit detection circuit are provided. The 045SG37 detects an abnormality related to the input, which is a disconnection or short circuit of the input side signal lines connected to the input terminals A1 and A2, and notifies the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33.

As described above, the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 has an abnormality when the power supply monitoring circuit 045SG34 notifies the power supply abnormality, or the disconnection detection circuit 045SG35 or the short circuit detection circuit 045SG37 of the first system circuit 045SG31 or the second system circuit 045SG32. When notified, an abnormality detection signal is output from the dedicated abnormality output terminal E.

Next, the relationship between the detection states of various sensors and each signal in the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 11-2 is shown in FIG. 11-4. In FIG. 11-4, (L) indicates that the signal is in the Low state (low potential state), and (H) indicates that the signal is in the High state (low potential state). The first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) indicates that it is "either the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 or the second radio wave sensor 045SG25".

Specifically, when both the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the radio wave sensor are detected (L) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is detected (L), the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave are detected. Since all of the Wild-OR signals are detected (L), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that some abnormality has occurred.

Further, when both the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) are detected (L) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is not detected (H). Since both the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal are detected (L), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that some abnormality has occurred.

Further, when the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) is non-detection (H) and the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 are detection (L), the vibration Wild-OR signal is obtained. Since all of the radio wave Wild-OR signals are detected (L), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that some abnormality has occurred.

When the vibration sensor 045SG15 is detected (L) and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 are not detected (H), the vibration Wild-OR signal is generated. Although it is detection (L), since the radio wave Wild-OR signal is not detected (H), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine the occurrence of a vibration error.

When the vibration sensor 045SG15 is non-detection (H) and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 are detection (L), the vibration Wild-OR signal is used. Since all of the radio wave Wild-OR signals are detected (L), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that some abnormality has occurred.

Further, when the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 are not detected (H) and only the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) is detected (L), the vibration Wild-OR Since the signal is non-detection (H) but the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detection (L), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine the occurrence of a radio wave error.

Further, when both the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25) are non-detection (H) and only the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 is detection (L), the vibration Wild- Since both the OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal are detected (L), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that some abnormality has occurred.

Further, when all of the vibration sensor 045SG15, the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25), and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 are non-detection (H), the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal Since all of them are non-detection (H), the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that it is in a normal state in which no abnormality has occurred.

As described above, the game control microcomputer 100 is a combination of two signals, a vibration Wild-OR signal and a radio wave Wild-OR signal, and is not only a radio wave error and a vibration error, but also an abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30. It is also possible to determine an abnormality related to an input or a power supply abnormality detected by the above. Since the probability that both errors occur at the same time for the radio wave error and the vibration error is very low, the game control is performed when both the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal are detected (L). The microcomputer 100 can determine that there is a high possibility that an error has been detected by the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, as shown in FIGS. 11-5 and 11-6, in addition to the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 (second radio wave sensor 045SG25), various types of detecting the passage of the game ball are detected. As for the switch, a signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 shown in FIG. 11-3. In addition, in FIG. 11-5 and FIG. 11-6, the pull-up resistor and the like are omitted as appropriate.

Specifically, for the six types of switches provided on the board-side member that detect the passage of the game ball, one interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is provided for each of the two types of switches, and is provided on the frame-side member. For each of the four types of switches that detect the passage of the game ball, one interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is provided for each of the two types of switches.

Of the six types of switches that detect the passage of game balls provided on the board-side member, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are connected to one interface integrated circuit 045SG30 to integrate the interfaces. The first start port signal output from the output terminal Y1 of the circuit 045SG30 and the second start port signal output from the output terminal Y2 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 are the 0th input port 3 of the game control microcomputer 100. It is input to the bit compatible terminal and the first bit compatible terminal (Fig. 11-7).

Further, the gate switch 21 and the general winning opening switch 045SG11 are also connected to one interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and the gate signal output from the output terminal Y1 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the output terminal Y2 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 are output. The general winning opening signal is input to the 5th bit compatible terminal and the 6th bit compatible terminal of the input port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100 (FIG. 11-7).

Further, the count switch 23 and the probability variation region switch 045SG12 are also connected to one interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and are output from the count signal output from the output terminal Y1 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the output terminal Y2 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30. The probabilistic region signal is input to the 1st bit compatible terminal and the 3rd bit compatible terminal of the input port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100 (FIG. 11-7).

As shown in FIG. 11-5, a signal inversion circuit 045SG50 is provided between the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the input port for each signal line, and the first start port signal and the second start port described above are provided. The signal, the gate signal, the general winning opening signal, the count signal, and the probability variation region signal are all converted into active high signals and input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100 (FIG. 11-). 7)

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-5, the abnormality detection signals output from the abnormality output terminal E of the three interface integrated circuits 045SG30 connected to the six types of switches provided on the panel side member are the three interfaces. It is designed to be output to the three B-IF signal wired or connection switches 045SG41 provided corresponding to each of the integrated circuits 045SG30, and the three B-IF signal wired or connection switches 045SG41 Wild. The B-IF signal, which is a −OR signal, is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100.

That is, any one of the three interface integrated circuits 045SG30 connected to the six types of switches provided on the panel side member, for example, the interface integrated circuit to which the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are connected. When an abnormality is detected in the circuit 045SG30 and an abnormality detection signal is output, the B-IF signal is detected (L). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 detects the B-IF signal (L). As a result, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality has been detected in any of the interface integrated circuits 045SG30 to which each switch of the panel side member is connected, and for example, due to a defect in the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, the first start port signal and Based on the fact that all of the second start port signals are detection (H), among the three interface integrated circuits 045SG30 to which each switch of the panel side member is connected, the first start port switch 22A and the second It can be identified that an abnormality has been detected in the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 to which the start port switch 22B is connected.

The wired or connected switch 045SG41 for the B-IF signal is a transistor switch in which one terminal is grounded (GND), like the wired or connected switch 045SG40 described above.

As described above, the feature unit 045SG generates the Wild-OR signal, which is the Wild-OR signal of the abnormality detection signal output from each interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the panel side member. Therefore, the input is input to the game control microcomputer 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as shown in FIGS. 11-16, each interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is wired or A connection switch 045SG40 is provided, and the first start port Wild-OR signal and the second start port Wild, which are the Wild-OR signals of the signals output from the output terminals Y1 and Y2 of each interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the abnormality detection signal, are provided. -OR signal, gate Wild-OR signal and general winning opening Wild-OR signal, count Wild-OR signal and probability variation region Wild-OR signal for game control together with B-IF signal or in place of B-IF signal It may be input to the microcomputer 100, and in this case, when the Wild-OR signals of each of these combinations are both detected (H) for a certain period of time or longer, the game is played. The control microcomputer 100 may determine that the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 corresponding to the combination is abnormal.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-6, among the four types of switches provided on the frame side member,
The first out confirmation switch 045SG21 and the second out confirmation switch 045SG22 are also connected to one interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and the first out signal output from the output terminal Y1 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the output of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30. The second out signal output from the terminal Y2 is input to the second bit compatible terminal and the third bit compatible terminal of the input port 1 of the game control microcomputer 100 (FIG. 11-7).

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-6, among the four types of switches provided on the frame side member, the first prize confirmation switch 045SG23 and the second prize confirmation switch 045SG24 are also connected to one interface integrated circuit 045SG30. Then, the first winning confirmation signal output from the output terminal Y1 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the second winning confirmation signal output from the output terminal Y2 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 are the input ports of the game control microcomputer 100. It is input to the 0th bit corresponding terminal and the 1st bit corresponding terminal of 1 (FIG. 11-7).

As shown in FIG. 11-6, a signal inversion circuit 045SG50 is provided between the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the input port for each signal line, and the first out signal and the second out signal described above are provided. Both the first winning confirmation signal and the second winning confirmation signal are converted into active high signals and input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 11-7).

Further, the abnormality detection signal output from the abnormality output terminal E of the two interface integrated circuits 045SG30 connected to the four types of switches provided on the frame side members corresponds to each of the two interface integrated circuits 045SG30. It is designed to be output to the two W-IF signal wired or connection switch 045SG42 provided in the above, and is the Wild-OR signal of the two W-IF signal wired or connection switch 045SG42. The signal is input to the 7th bit compatible terminal of the input port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100 (FIG. 11-7).

That is, any of the two interface integrated circuits 045SG30 connected to the four types of switches provided on the frame side member, for example, the interface integrated circuit to which the first out confirmation switch 045SG21 and the second out confirmation switch 045SG22 are connected. When an abnormality is detected in the circuit 045SG30 and an abnormality detection signal is output, the W-IF signal is detected (L). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 detects the W-IF signal (L). Therefore, it is possible to grasp that an abnormality has been detected in any of the interface integrated circuits 045SG30 to which each switch of the frame side member is connected, and for example, due to a defect in the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, the first prize confirmation signal and Based on the fact that all of the second prize confirmation signals are detection (H), among the two interface integrated circuits 045SG30 to which each switch of the frame side member is connected, the first out confirmation switch 045SG21 and the second It can be identified that an abnormality has been detected in the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 to which the out confirmation switch 045SG22 is connected.

The wired or connected switch 045SG42 for W-IF signals is a transistor switch in which one terminal is grounded (GND), like the wired or connected switch 045SG40 described above.

As described above, the feature unit 045SG generates a W-IF signal, which is a Wild-OR signal of the abnormality detection signal output from each interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the frame side member, as the Wild-OR signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as in the case shown in FIG. 11-16 described above, each interface integrated circuit is input to the game control microcomputer 100. A wired or connection switch 045SG40 is provided for each 045SG30, and the first out Wild-OR signal and the first out Wild-OR signal, which are the Wild-OR signals of the signals output from the output terminals Y1 and Y2 of each interface integrated circuit 045SG30 and the abnormality detection signal, are provided. The 2-out Wild-OR signal, the first winning confirmation Wild-OR signal and the second winning confirmation Wild-OR signal are input to the game control microcomputer 100 together with the W-IF signal or in place of the W-IF signal. In this case, when the Wild-OR signals of each of these combinations are in the detection (H) state for a certain period of time or longer, the game control microcomputer 100 is used. , It may be determined that the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 corresponding to the combination is abnormal.

The interface integrated circuit 045SG30, the wired or connected switch 045SG40, and the W-IF signal wired or connected switch 045SG42 shown in FIG. 11-6 are provided on the relay board 045SG04 closest to each switch in the feature unit 045SG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these may be provided on the payout control board 045SG03 or the relay board 045SG02.

FIG. 11-7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an input port of the game control microcomputer 100 of the feature unit 045SG. The feature unit 045SG is provided with four input ports 0 to 3 having eight terminals assigned to each of the 0th to 7th bits.

Of these input ports, input ports 0 and 3 are mainly used to input signals related to panel-side members, while input ports 1 and 2 are mainly used to input signals related to frame-side members. It is said to be the port to be input to. In particular, the input port 2 is input with the detection signals of the setting key (not shown), the door opening sensor 045SG27, and the clear switch 045SG28 provided on the main board 11, as in the feature portion 149IW described above. The game control microcomputer 100 collectively reads the detection signals of the setting key, the door opening sensor 045SG27, and the clear switch 045SG28 when determining whether to control the setting change state or the setting confirmation state when the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in processing load.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, since the W-IF signal is also input to these input ports 2, the frame side member is used when determining whether or not to control the setting change state or the setting confirmation state described above. Whether or not there is a power supply abnormality in the provided interface integrated circuit 045SG30 or the like can also be confirmed from the W-IF signal, and these confirmations can be made by using the detection signals of the door opening sensor 045SG27 and the clear switch 045SG28. Since the reading process can be performed collectively, it is possible to prevent a further increase in the processing load.

Next, the flow of processing related to an abnormality (error) based on the W-IF signal will be described with reference to FIG. 11-8. FIG. 11-8 is a flow chart showing a game control main process in the feature unit 045SG.

The game control main process in the feature unit 045SG is basically the same as the game control main process shown in FIG. 3 in the basic description, but the game is generated by executing the random number circuit setting process of S10 and generating a timer interrupt. The W-IF signal determination process for determining the presence or absence of an abnormality (error) based on the W-IF signal is executed before this becomes possible.

That is, after executing the process of S7 or S9 in the above-mentioned basic description, the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not the W-IF signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS01).

Then, when the W-IF signal is not in the detection (L) state (045SGS01; N), that is, when no abnormality is detected in any of the interface integrated circuits 045SG30 provided on the frame side member, it is as it is. While proceeding to S10, when the W-IF signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS01; Y), that is, when an abnormality is detected in any of the interface integrated circuits 045SG30 provided on the frame side member. Sends an error designation command for notifying a frame-side interface (IF) error to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) (045SGS02), and then proceeds to S10. Therefore, when the game control microcomputer 100 determines that the frame side interface (IF) error has occurred, the game can be executed and the game is not in the prohibited state.

In the example shown in FIG. 11-8, of the two interface integrated circuits 045SG30 provided on the frame side member, an abnormality occurs in any of the interface integrated circuits 045SG30, for example, the wiring is broken or disconnected. An example is in which an error specification command for a frame-side interface (IF) error is transmitted without specifying whether or not the interface is, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 that detects an abnormality is used. Is the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 to which the first out confirmation switch 045SG21 and the second out confirmation switch 045SG22 are connected, or the interface integrated circuit to which the first prize confirmation switch 045SG23 and the second prize confirmation switch 045SG24 are connected. Whether it is the circuit 045SG30 or both interface integrated circuits 045SG30 is specified from the input states of the first out signal and the second out signal and the input states of the first winning confirmation signal and the second winning confirmation signal. , An error corresponding to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 that detects the specified abnormality by transmitting a different error designation command to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) according to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 that detects the specified abnormality. The notification may be executed.

In this way, in response to the error designation command notifying the frame side interface (IF) error being transmitted to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) before the game can be executed, FIG. 11-9. As shown in, the effect control CPU 120 identifies from the received error specification command that a frame-side interface (IF) error has occurred, and indicates that a frame-side interface (IF) error has occurred. An error screen including an error message corresponding to the frame side interface (IF) error is displayed on the image display device 5 and notified.

Note that the notification on the error screen of these frame-side interface (IF) errors is terminated when either the release condition, for example, 5 minutes has passed or the push button 31B has been operated, is satisfied, and the image is displayed. Since the display of the error screen of the display device 5 is also finished, it is possible to execute the game after that. Further, these error notification processes may be executed, for example, as the process of S78 after the effect random number update process (S77) of the effect main process.

In this way, the frame-side interface (IF) error is notified only when the pachinko game machine is started by a staff member or the like before the game hall opens, so that the performance display of the pachinko game machine can be displayed. Although it is largely related, the fact that the first out confirmation switch 045SG21 and the second out confirmation switch 045SG22, which are extremely unlikely to cause a disadvantage to the player in the game, are disconnected or the wiring is disconnected, etc. While it is possible to prevent the performance display from becoming inaccurate by being able to confirm the staff, etc., during the game, the determination itself of these frame-side interface (IF) errors is the main board 11 (game control). Since it is not executed by the microcomputer 100), it is possible to prevent the game from being hindered by the notification of the frame-side interface (IF) error, which is extremely unlikely to cause a disadvantage to the player.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11-10, the main side error processing of the feature unit 045SG related to the abnormality (error) based on the vibration Wild-OR signal, the radio wave Wild-OR signal, and the B-IF signal from the panel side member is used. explain. In the main-side error processing, the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not the game prohibition flag is on (045SGS10). If the game prohibition flag is on (045SGS10; Y), that is, if an error (abnormality) in which the game is prohibited has already been determined and the game is prohibited, the processing after 045SGS11 is not executed. By terminating the error processing on the main side, an error (abnormality) different from the error (abnormality) in which the game is already prohibited is newly determined, so that the notification of the error (abnormality) in which the game is prohibited is notified. It is possible to prevent the information from becoming unknown by switching to the notification of another error (abnormality).

On the other hand, when the game prohibition flag is not in the ON state (045SGS10; N), it is determined whether or not the vibration Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS11).

When the vibration Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS11; Y), it is further determined whether or not the radio wave Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS12). When the radio wave Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS12; Y), that is, when both the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal are in the detection (L) state, the specific interface (IF) After determining an error (045SGS13) and setting the transmission of an error specification command to notify a specific interface (IF) error (045SGS14), the game is continued in a state where it is impossible to detect radio wave fraud or vibration fraud. Since there is a high possibility that a disadvantage will occur in the game field by causing (execution), after prohibiting the execution of the game by turning on the game prohibition flag (045SGS40), the main side error processing is terminated.

In this feature unit 045SG, in order to enable the command control process (S27) to transmit the error specification command set to be transmitted by 045SGS14 or 045SGS16, 045SGS19, 045SGS22, 045SGS29 described later, the main side error processing Is terminated so that the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 can be executed even in the game prohibition state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game prohibition flag is turned on. In the processing of 045SGS40, the processing of transmitting an error specification command is executed, and the processing is interrupted by the 045SGS40, so that the game control timer interrupt processing is in an unexecutable dead-end state after the game is prohibited. You may do so.

On the other hand, when the radio wave Wild-OR signal is not in the detection (L) state (045SGS12; N), that is, the vibration Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state, but the radio wave Wild-OR signal is in the non-detection (H) state. If, it is determined that a vibration error (045SGS15), and after setting the transmission of an error specification command for notifying the vibration error (045SGS16), the game prohibition flag is turned on to prohibit the execution of the game (045SGS40). ..

Further, when the vibration Wild-OR signal is not in the detection (L) state (045SGS11; N), it is further determined whether or not the radio wave Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS17).

When the radio wave Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS17; Y), that is, the radio wave Wild-OR signal is in the detection (L) state, but the vibration Wild-OR signal is in the non-detection (H) state. In some cases, after determining a radio wave error (045SGS18) and setting the transmission of an error designation command for notifying the radio wave error (045SGS19), the game prohibition flag is turned on to prohibit the execution of the game (045SGS40).

When the radio wave Wild-OR signal is also in the non-detection (H) state (045SGS17; N), that is, when both the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal are in the non-detection (H) state, It is determined whether or not the B-IF signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS20).

When the B-IF signal is in the detection (L) state (045SGS20; Y), it is determined that the board side interface (IF) error is (045SGS21), and the error specification command for notifying the board side interface (IF) error. After setting the transmission (045SGS22), the game prohibition flag is turned on to prohibit the execution of the game (045SGS40).

Further, when the B-IF signal is in the non-detection (H) state (045SGS20; N), that is, when none of the three interface integrated circuits 045SG30 provided on the panel side member has detected an abnormality. Executes the probability variation region signal monitoring process for monitoring the probability variation region signal output from the probability variation region switch 045SG12.

In the probabilistic region signal monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the probabilistic region signal is in the detection (H) state (045SGS23). If the probability variation region signal is not in the detection (H) state (045SGS23; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is operating (045SGS30), and the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is not operating. In the case (045SGS30; N), the process proceeds to 045SGS32, and after executing other abnormality determination processing, the main side error processing is terminated, while the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is operating (045SGS30; N). Y), after the timer count of the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is finished (045SGS31), the process proceeds to 045SGS32, other abnormality determination processing is executed, and then the main side error processing is terminated.

Further, when the probability variation region signal is in the detection (H) state (045SGS23; Y), it is determined whether or not the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is operating (045SGS24). When the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is not operating (045SGS24; N), the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is set to a value corresponding to a predetermined determination time (for example, 1 second) (045SGS25), and then 045SGS32. Proceed to, and after executing other abnormality determination processing, the main side error processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is operating (045SGS24; Y), after the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is updated by 1 subtraction (045SGS26), the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer after the subtraction update is the timer. It is determined whether or not it has been uploaded (045SGS27).

If the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is not timer-up (045SGS27; N), the process proceeds to 045SGS32, other abnormality determination processing is executed, and then the main side error processing ends. On the other hand, when the probability variation region signal abnormality determination timer is timer-up (045SGS27; N), that is, the probability variation region signal that normally reaches the detection (H) state in about several tens of milliseconds at the longest is usually If the detection (H) state is continuously obtained for 1 second, which is an impossible predetermined time, is the game ball clogged in the probability variation region, or is the probability variation region switch 045SG12 failed? Alternatively, since there is a possibility that the probability change area switch 045SG12 has been illegally performed, it is determined that the probability change area error is made (045SGS28), and after setting the transmission of the error specification command for notifying the probability change area error (045SGS29). , The game prohibition flag is turned on to prohibit the execution of the game (045SGS40).

Then, as shown in FIG. 11-11, any of the error designation commands for notifying the specific interface (IF) error, vibration error, radio wave error, and probability variation region error transmitted and set in the above-mentioned main side error processing are commands. In the control process (S27), the game is transmitted to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120), and the game is prohibited (cancelled) after the transmission.

Then, the transmitted error notification command is analyzed by the command analysis process (FIG. 6; S75) executed by the effect control CPU 120, and the abnormality (game control microcomputer 100) is determined by the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The type of error) is specified in the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 executes an error notification process for notifying that a specified type of abnormality (error) has occurred, for example, as a process of S78 after the effect random number update process (S77) of the effect main process. To do. In the error notification process, when the type of error specified in the command analysis process is a specific interface (IF) error, an error message and an error code corresponding to the specific interface (IF) error are included. When the error notification screen is displayed on the image display device 5 and the specified error type is a vibration error, an error notification screen including an error message and an error code corresponding to the vibration error is displayed on the image display device 5. When the specified error type is a radio wave error, an error notification screen including an error message and an error code corresponding to the radio wave error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the specified error type is probablely changed. In the case of an area error, an error notification screen including an error message and an error code corresponding to the probabilistic area error is displayed on the image display device 5, and the occurrence of each error is notified. Along with the display of this error notification screen, the error notification sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at the maximum volume.

In addition, these specific interface (IF) errors, vibration errors, radio wave errors, and probability variation area errors are all game prohibition (stop) errors, so to clear the error, turn off the power of the pachinko gaming machine. , Need to reboot.

As described above, according to the feature unit 045SG, the W-IF signal determination process for determining an abnormality based on the W-IF signal (first composite signal), which is a Wild-OR signal, is the period from when the power is turned on until the game can be executed. On the other hand, the main error processing for determining an abnormality by the B-IF signal, which is a Wild-OR signal, is performed after the timer interrupt is set and the game can be played by the timer interrupt. Since it is executed a plurality of times for each timer interrupt, it is possible to appropriately execute the abnormality control without increasing the input signal to the game control microcomputer 100 which is the control means. In particular, it is possible to execute abnormality notification at an appropriate timing according to each signal while reducing the processing load related to abnormality control of the W-IF signal.

Further, according to the feature unit 045SG, regarding the specific interface (IF) abnormality due to the W-IF signal (first composite signal), the game is not disabled, and the frame side interface (second composite signal) based on the B-IF signal (second composite signal) is not disabled. Regarding the IF) abnormality, the game is disabled, and depending on the member, control that does not disable the game and control that disables the game can be executed, so that appropriate abnormality control corresponding to the member can be executed. ..

Further, according to the feature unit 045SG, the probability variation region switch 045SG12 is a B-IF which is a Wild-OR signal of the abnormality detection signal of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided in the panel side member to which the probability variation region switch 045SG12 is connected. Not only abnormality judgment and abnormality control (control to set the game prohibition flag and transmission setting of the error specification command to notify the board side interface (IF) error) by the signal, but also the probability change area based on the detection by the probability change area switch 045SG12. Even by monitoring the signal, the game is prohibited by performing abnormality judgment and abnormality control (control to set the game prohibition flag and send the error specification command that notifies the probability change area error), so the specific detection means It is possible to execute the game prohibition control, which is an appropriate error control corresponding to the probability change area switch 045SG12, and improve the security function of the pachinko gaming machine.

The feature unit 045SG exemplifies a form in which the specific detection means is the probability variation region switch 045SG12, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these specific detection means are used as the first start port switch 22A. , The second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and other switches provided on the panel side member, the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, which are detection means other than the switch, may be used, or the panel side member. It may be each switch or sensor provided in. Further, for example, a specific area switch that is provided in a variable winning device for small hits that is opened by a small hit and detects the passage of a game ball in a specific area that is controlled to a big hit state by passing the game ball. In particular, switches that have a significant impact on the game can be targeted. In the probability variation region signal monitoring process, a mode in which the determination time is set to 1 second is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time, signal interval, and frequency (specified) used for these abnormality determinations. Conditions such as the number of detections within a time) may be appropriately set according to the switch to be monitored.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, a form in which the target for performing the abnormality determination twice is the probability variation region switch 045SG12 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is doubled. The target for performing the abnormality determination is a signal output from a specific interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the panel side member or the frame side member, and the abnormality determination is performed twice for these specific interface integrated circuits 045SG30. On the other hand, for the other interface integrated circuit 045SG30, only the abnormality determination based on the W-IF signal or the B-IF signal may be executed.

Further, according to the feature unit 045SG, the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal are shown in FIG. 11-4 without increasing the input signal to the game control microcomputer 100 as the control means. As described above, the game control microcomputer 100 can identify not only vibration errors and radio wave errors but also abnormalities based on abnormality detection (detection) in the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 provided in the interface integrated circuit 045SG30. It is possible to perform abnormality control corresponding to the abnormality in the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, for example, control for transmitting an error notification command for notifying the interface abnormality on the image display device 5.

Further, according to the feature unit 045SG, as shown in FIG. 11-4, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the vibration sensor 045SG15 on the vibration sensor 045SG15 based on the combination of the output states of the vibration Wild-OR signal and the radio wave Wild-OR signal. It can be appropriately determined whether the vibration error is detected by the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, the radio wave error detected by the second radio wave sensor 045SG25, or the interface is abnormal.

Further, according to the feature unit 045SG, radio wave sensors are provided on both the separable board-side member and the frame-side member, and the detection signal output from the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 provided on the board-side member. , The detection signal output from the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 provided on the frame side member is input to the same interface integrated circuit 045SG30 as an integrated signal of 1, so that the occurrence of radio wave error can be properly grasped. However, the number of interface integrated circuits 045SG30 can be reduced.

In the feature unit 045SG described above, the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 provided on the frame side member is also connected to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 to which the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 provided on the panel side member is connected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection signals output from these second radio wave sensors 045SG25 are connected to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the frame side member, and FIGS. 11-15 As shown in the modified example of, the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the panel side member may be connected only to the vibration sensor 045SG15 provided on the panel side member and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14. Since both the vibration sensor 045SG15 and the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 are provided on the same panel-side member, the signal line of the detection signal is wired across the panel-side member and the frame-side member. It may be possible to prevent the board-side member and the frame-side member from being separated from each other.

Further, in the above-mentioned feature unit 045SG, as shown in FIG. 11-2, it is connected to the output side of the wired or connection switch 045SG40 and to the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30. Although the embodiment in which both the signal line and the signal line connected to the output side (output terminal Y2) of the second system circuit 045SG32 are connected is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in the modified example of FIG. 11-12, the signal line connected to the output side of the wired or connection switch 045SG40, the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31, or the second system circuit 045SG32. Only one of the signal lines connected to the output side (output terminal Y2) may be connected, and only one signal may be converted into a Wild-OR signal.

In the case of the modified example shown in FIG. 11-12, the game control microcomputer 100 may determine the abnormality by the combination of the signals shown in FIG. 11-13. In FIG. 11-13, (L) indicates that the signal is in the Low state (low potential state), and (H) indicates that the signal is in the High state (low potential state).

When the vibration sensor 045SG15 is detected (L), the vibration detection signal output from the output side (output terminal Y1) of the first system circuit 045SG31 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is also detected (L), and the vibration sensor 045SG15 is In the case of non-detection (H), the game control microcomputer 100 also determines that the vibration detection signal is non-detection (H), so that the vibration detection signal becomes detection (L) to determine the occurrence of a vibration error. it can.

On the other hand, when the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 is the detection (L) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is also the detection (L), the radio wave Wild-OR signal is the detection (L). The game control microcomputer 100 can determine that either a radio wave error or an interface abnormality has occurred because the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detected (L).

When the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 is detection (L) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is non-detection (H), the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detection (L). The game control microcomputer 100 can determine that either a radio wave error or an interface abnormality has occurred when the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detected (L).

When the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 is non-detection (H) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is detection (L), the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detection (L). The game control microcomputer 100 can determine that either a radio wave error or an interface abnormality has occurred when the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detected (L).

When the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 is non-detection (H) and the abnormality detection processing circuit 045SG33 of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is also non-detection (H), the radio wave Wild-OR signal is non-detection (H). Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 can determine that neither a radio wave error nor an interface abnormality has occurred because the radio wave Wild-OR signal is detected (H). At this time, the vibration sensor When 045SG15 is detected (L), it can be determined that only a vibration error has occurred, and when the vibration sensor 045SG15 is not detected (H), it is in a normal state in which no abnormality has occurred. It can be determined that there is.

These examples shown in FIGS. 11-12 are useful when there is a large difference in the importance of the sensors connected to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30. That is, the number of signals to be input to the game control microcomputer 100 is increased by converting the signal of the sensor having a low importance into a Wild-OR signal without converting the signal of the sensor having a high importance into a Wild-OR signal. Without increasing the number, the game control microcomputer 100 can grasp that any of the plurality of Wild-OR signalized abnormalities has occurred.

Further, since the above-mentioned feature unit 045SG is a pachinko gaming machine 1 of a model equipped with a special variable winning ball device having a probability variation region that is affected by the application of vibration, a vibration sensor 045SG15 is provided on the board side member. In addition to or in addition to these special variable winning ball devices, the role of a so-called crune or the like in which the entered game ball is rollable and has a rolling surface on which a specific region is formed is illustrated. It may be equipped with a physical device and controlled to a big hit state by entering a specific area, or it is not equipped with these special variable winning ball devices or accessory devices, and a display of a variable display device is provided. It may be one that is controlled to a big hit state only by the result (so-called type 1 pachinko machine). In the case of these type 1 pachinko machines, the vibration sensor 045SG15 may be omitted because it is difficult to be affected by the application of vibration. However, when the vibration sensor 045SG15 is omitted in this way, the figure is shown in the figure. A resistor R may be connected as in 11-14 to adjust the input voltage to the input terminal A1 to which the vibration sensor 045SG15 is connected to about 6.0V. By doing so, the main board 11 provided with the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is commonly used not only for the model provided with the vibration sensor 045SG15 but also for the model not provided with the vibration sensor 045SG15. The cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced. In addition, in FIG. 11-14, each resistor and a capacitor may be provided on a relay board 045SG01 or the like other than the main board 11.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11-15, the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 provided on the board-side member is connected to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 also provided on the board-side member, and is provided on the frame-side member. When the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 is connected to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 also provided on the frame side member, the abnormality detection signal output from each interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is individually input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 100. Since the number of signals input to the game control microcomputer 100 increases, the wired or connection switch 045SG40 to which the abnormality detection signal of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the panel side member is input is input to. The Wild-OR signal of the output signal of the above and the output signal of the wired or connection switch 045SG40 into which the abnormality detection signal of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 provided on the frame side member is input is generated by the game control microcomputer 100. By inputting to the input port, the game control microcomputer 100 can determine the interface abnormality of the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 while preventing the number of signals input to the game control microcomputer 100 from increasing. It may be.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, as shown in FIG. 11-2, the vibration sensor 045SG15, the first radio wave sensor 045SG14, and the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 are exemplified as the sensors connected to the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 of 1. The present invention is not limited to this, and these sensors may be appropriately selected.

Further, the form of signal allocation of the input port shown in FIG. 11-7 is an example according to the model, and for example, as shown in the modified example shown in FIG. 11-17, the number of gates and the general winning opening The signal assignment of each port may be changed according to the model specifications such as the number, the type of the sensor, and the presence / absence of the condition device operating area. In FIG. 11-17, the description of the Wild-OR signal is omitted.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, an example using the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 capable of inputting two detection signals is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 is 1 It may be possible to input only the detection signals of the system, or it may be possible to input the detection signals of three or more systems, and those having different numbers of the detection signals that can be input are used in combination. You may do so.

Further, in the feature portion 045SG, a panel side member and a frame side member are illustrated as examples of the separable first member and the second member, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, The first member may be a board-side member, and the second member may be a separable first member and a second member, such as a glass door frame. Further, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine having a left-handed area in which a game ball is hit in a normal state and a right-handed area in which a game ball is hit during a time-saving state or a big hit game, the left-handed area is designated as a game area. The first part and the right-handed area may be different parts of the inseparable members such as the second part, and thus the first part and the second part may be the left-handed area and the right-handed area. The switch is provided in the left-handed area where the game ball is detected in the normal state where the game is mainly executed, and the right-handed area where the game ball is detected during the time saving state or the big hit game. By separating the switch from the switch, it is switched depending on the gaming state whether the target for determining the abnormality of the interface means is the interface means connected to the switch of the first part or the switch of the second part. Therefore, the processing load of the judgment process can be reduced by omitting the unnecessary judgment process. In this way, when switching the target of abnormality determination according to the gaming state, when the power is turned on, the interface means of both the first part and the second part should be targeted to determine the abnormality. Just do it.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, an example in which the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 and the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 are provided on both the panel side member and the frame side member is shown, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Instead, for example, the first vibration sensor and the second vibration sensor having different vibration detection directions are changed or added to the first radio wave sensor 045SG14 and the second radio wave sensor 045SG25 on both the panel side member and the frame side member. It may be provided.

Further, the feature unit 045SG exemplifies a form in which the wired or connection switch 045SG40 is provided separately from the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the wired or connection is not limited to this. The switch 045SG40 may be provided inside the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, or may be provided both inside and outside the interface integrated circuit 045SG30, and even if a problem occurs in either one, the Wild-OR signal is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. It may be input.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, as described above, the W-IF signal is the first out confirmation switch 045SG21, the second out confirmation switch 045SG22, the first prize confirmation switch 045SG23, and the second prize confirmation provided on the frame side member. This is for detecting an out ball that does not involve discharging the game ball, such as the switch 045SG24, and for reconfirming the game ball that has already been detected by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B. Therefore, regarding the abnormality determination by the W-IF signal which is the Wild-OR signal of the abnormality detection signal output from the interface integrated circuit 045SG30 shown in FIG. 11-6 to which each switch provided on the frame side member is connected. , It is only executed in the W-IF signal determination processing before the processing of S11 where the timer interrupt is set when the power is turned on, and it is not executed in the main side error processing executed by the timer interrupt. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, error determination by a B-IF signal or a W-IF signal may be executed in the main side error processing executed by a timer interrupt.

Further, the feature unit 045SG illustrates a mode in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes the probability variation region signal monitoring process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the detection signals of these specific detection means are monitored. A dedicated monitoring circuit may be provided, and the dedicated monitoring circuit may monitor the detection signal.

Further, in the feature unit 045SG, the timing and the number of times are illustrated as a form of difference between the condition for executing the abnormality control for the B-IF signal and the condition for executing the abnormality control for the W-IF signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the signal continuation input period for determining an error is long for a W-IF signal, but the signal continuation input period for determining an error is long for a B-IF signal. It may be a condition of other items such as a different signal input period to be determined, such as short.

Further, the feature unit 045SG exemplifies a form in which the specific detection means is only one of the probability variation region switch 045SG12, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these specific detection means are placed on the same board side. It may be a plurality of detection means (switches) provided on the member, or it may be a plurality of detection means (switches) including a combination of the detection means (switch) of the panel side member and the detection means (switch) of the panel side member. Good.

It should be noted that the configuration shown by the feature unit 045SG can also be combined with the configurations shown by the other feature units as appropriate to configure the gaming machine, and in particular, the display monitor shown by the feature unit 208SG capable of displaying the performance. By having 208SG029, the first out confirmation switch 045SG21 and the second out confirmation switch 045SG22, which have a large influence on the performance display, are disconnected (wiring omission), etc., and the frame side interface error is notified to pachinko game. It can be grasped at the time of starting the machine, and it becomes possible to prevent an inappropriate performance display from being displayed on the display monitor.

Although examples of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and any changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Is done.

For example, although the above-mentioned feature units have been described using a so-called pachinko machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and other gaming machines such as slot machines (pachislot machines) may be used. .. A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and each reel is started by a player. The rotation is started by operating the lever, and the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel to rotate within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Stop. Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

For example, it includes the above-mentioned setting key, a clear switch, and a door opening sensor that detects the open / closed state of the openable / closable housing (including peripheral members such as the housing and power supply board), and a detection signal from the setting key The detection signal from the clear switch and the detection signal from the door opening sensor may be a slot machine in which the detection signal is input to one of a plurality of input ports included in the control means.

Further, for example, the housing portion is provided with a removable variable display unit (including peripheral members such as a reel, a liquid crystal display device, and a main board), and detection signals of detection means provided in the housing portion are mainly input. The slot machine may be provided with an input port on the housing unit side and an input port on the variable display unit side for which the detection signal of the detection means provided in the variable display unit is mainly input.

Further, for example, the detection signal of the setting key provided in the fluctuation display unit may be a slot machine input to the input port on the housing unit side, or the transmission path of the detection signal of the setting key provided in the main board. And the transmission line of the detection signal of the detection means provided in the fluctuation display unit may be a slot machine where they merge on the main board.

The game machine capable of playing a game may be not limited to a pachinko game machine but may be a slot machine or a general game machine as long as it can play at least a predetermined game.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and having a first member and a second member different from the first member.
Each of the first member and the second member is provided with a plurality of detection means.
An interface means capable of inputting a detection signal output from the detection means, detecting a predetermined abnormality related to the input, and outputting a predetermined abnormality signal based on the detection of the predetermined abnormality.
The first synthesis that generates the first synthesis signal by the wired or connection of the plurality of predetermined abnormality signals output from each of the plurality of interface means into which the detection signal from each detection means provided in the first member is input. Signal output means and
A second composite that generates a second composite signal by a wired or connected connection of a plurality of the predetermined abnormal signals output from each of the plurality of interface means into which the detection signals from the respective detection means provided on the second member are input. Signal output means and
A control means capable of performing abnormality control regarding an abnormality based on the first composite signal and the second composite signal output from the first composite signal output means and the second composite signal output means.
With
A gaming machine characterized in that the condition for the control means to execute the abnormality control based on the first synthetic signal is different from the condition for executing the abnormality control based on the second synthetic signal.

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