JP2020195830A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving the amusement of a game that uses operation means.SOLUTION: When a wining/losing lottery based on prescribed condition establishment (start winning) is performed, a player is made to predict the current game state on the basis of information to be displayed by making a selection tendency of information showing the type and contents of a character to be displayed in a third pattern display device 42 different. In addition, the correctness/incorrectness of a selection tendency predicted by the player is determined on the basis of at least any of operation modes or operation timing of four selection buttons 71 to 74 by the player, and the player is made to actively predict the current game state by displaying the result so that the attractiveness of a game using operation means can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

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

Conventionally, there are gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

Further, in this type of gaming machine, when the player operates the operating means, the display mode of the variable display device changes depending on the operation (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-81588 (Page 45, Fig. 40)

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, there is a problem that the conventional game machine cannot further improve the enjoyment of the game using the operating means.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention according to claim 1 is
A winning / failing lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not a specific gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A display means on which a predetermined display effect selected from a plurality of types of display effects is displayed based on the result of the win / fail lottery performed by the win / fail lottery means.
A plurality of types of display information different from the symbol indicating the winning / failing lottery result can be displayed on the display effect to be displayed on the display means, and the effect using the display information depends on the type of the display information. Suggestion content display control means for controlling the special display effect so as to be suggested by differently generating the special display effect indicating the result.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A discriminating means for determining whether or not a display effect including display information selected based on at least one of the operation mode and the operation timing of the operation means is the special display effect.
A result display control means for displaying the result of the determination by the determination means in a predetermined mode,
With
The suggestion content display control means is characterized in that suggestion information regarding the special display effect is displayed on the display means.

[Action / Effect] According to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means.

According to the game machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of this invention. It is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a right side view of a pachinko machine. It is a left side view of a pachinko machine. It is a top view of a pachinko machine. It is a bottom view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the 3rd symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal processing by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows 1st symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows NMI interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a payout control device. It is a flowchart which shows the payout control process. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ball lending control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the frame button input monitoring and effect processing by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the selection button input monitoring process by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the OK button input monitoring and effect processing by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the data display processing by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the liquid crystal effect execution management process by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the OK button validity determination period setting process by a sub control device. It is a flowchart which shows the display mode setting process by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the opening / closing mode (big hit) display setting processing by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the variation display mode setting process by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the variation-related processing for selection by a sub-control device. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process of a display control device. It is a flowchart which shows the switching process such as a display mode by a display control device. It is a figure which shows the flow of various commands. It is a figure for demonstrating three types of variation | variation for prediction, variation for symbol sequence, and variation for selection as the mode of variation display in the 3rd symbol display apparatus. (A) is a diagram showing a display screen of the third symbol display device at the start of the game round in the case of the prediction variation, and (b) is a diagram of the third symbol display device at the end of the game round in the case of the predictive variation. It is a figure which shows the display screen. (A) is a diagram showing the appearance of 12 characters, and (b) is an explanatory diagram arranged according to the type of character. (A) is a diagram showing the contents of the data display displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device when the player operates the four selection buttons properly according to the character type, and (b) is a diagram showing the contents of the data display. It is a figure which shows the content of the data display displayed on the display screen of the 3rd symbol display device when a player operates only one selection button. In (a), the boss character is "Aa. In the figure showing the table for deviation change in the case of "golf", (b), the boss character is "Db. It is a figure which shows the table for deviation change in the case of "ramen". (A) is a diagram showing the display screen of the third symbol display device in the first game round in the case of the selection variation, and (b) is the third symbol display in the first game round in the case of the selection variation. It is a figure which shows the display screen of a device. (A) is a time chart in which three display effects and a roulette display effect are displayed in the final 16 rounds of the jackpot state, and (b) is a diagram showing a roulette chance image displayed on the display screen. is there.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

The pachinko machine of the first embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 7 are a front view, a front perspective view, a rear view, a right side view, a left side view, a plan view, and a bottom view of the pachinko machine 10, respectively. FIG. 8 is a front view of the game board 30. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and one side portion of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 that is openable and closable to the outer frame 11 with (for example, the left side portion in the front view) as the opening / closing shaft J1 and one side portion (for example, the left side portion in the front view) of the inner frame 12 is the opening / closing shaft J2. A front frame set 14 that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided.

The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole when viewed from the front, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

The inner frame 12 is roughly classified into a resin base 12a (see FIG. 2) as a main member forming the outer shape thereof and a game board 30 (see FIG. 8) attached to the resin base 12a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be opened on one side on the front side of the resin base 12a.

Specifically, the resin base 12a has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and has an opening having a substantially central portion as the center of the opening (the same size as the game area 30a (see FIG. 8) described later). It is a plate-shaped member with an opening).

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with the vertical opening / closing shaft J2 as the axis on the left side of the front view. Specifically, the front frame set 14 can be rotated forward with the left side as the opening / closing base end side and the right side as the opening / closing tip side in front view.

The game board 30 (see FIG. 8) is detachably attached from the back surface side of the resin base 12a so that the game area 30a is located at the opening of the resin base 12a.

Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a lower plate portion 13 located at the lowermost portion, an upper plate portion 21 located above the lower plate portion 13, and the upper plate portion when viewed from the front. It is roughly divided into a glass frame portion 23 located above the 21 and a large three-dimensional character portion 25 located on the right side of the lower plate portion 13 and the upper plate portion 21.

The lower plate portion 13, the upper plate portion 21, the glass frame portion 23, and the large three-dimensional character portion 25 are attached to each of the front side portions of the base plate body (not shown) which is a resin molded part of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is configured.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate portion 13 is a component in which a component forming the lower plate 15 and a component surrounding the component are integrated, and is located at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. , Screws and other fasteners fix the base plate (not shown) to the bottom in front view. The lower plate portion 13 is provided with a lower plate 15 and a ball pulling lever 17 on the front surface side thereof.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate 15 as a ball tray is provided on the left side of the large three-dimensional character portion 25 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and is about half the width of the front frame set 14. The game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out (discharging) the game ball in the lower plate 15, and by moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 ( For example, a circular discharge portion 15a (see FIG. 2) formed in a substantially central portion) is opened, and a game ball stored in the lower plate 15 is passed downward to the outside through the opened circular discharge portion 15a on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. Can be pulled out.

As shown in FIG. 1, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 includes a game ball launch handle 18. The game ball launch handle 18 is arranged so as to project to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In response to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven toward the game board 30 (see FIG. 8) by the launcher 229 (see FIGS. 3 and 9).

As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate portion 21 is a component in which a component forming the upper plate 19 and a component surrounding the component are integrated, and is a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (the lower plate 15 described above). It is fixed to the lower part of the base plate body (not shown) in front view by fasteners such as screws so as to be located at the upper position), and is provided with an upper plate 19 as a saucer for a game ball. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the launching device 229 while arranging them in a row.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 6, the upper plate portion 21 is provided with various operation buttons operated by the player on the upper surface portion thereof. As shown in FIG. 2, these operation buttons include an OK button 80 provided near the ball storage space of the upper plate 19 on the upper surface portion of the upper plate portion 21, and a vicinity portion on the left side of the OK button 80. The left instruction button 81 provided in the above, the right instruction button 82 provided near the right side of the OK button 80, and the front side part of the OK button 80 (a part closer to the player than the OK button 80). Examples thereof include four selection buttons 71 to 74 (operation buttons having a round shape, a triangular shape, a square shape, and a diamond shape in a plan view as shown in FIG. 6) arranged side by side.

The use of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 is not compulsory from the pachinko machine 10, but can be freely used by the player. Further, the four selection buttons 71 to 74 are provided with, for example, a full-color LED inside the four selection buttons so that they emit light each time they are pressed, and the emission color of the buttons changes each time they are pressed. For example, white light emission → red light emission → yellow light emission → green light emission → blue light emission → the original white light emission may be restored, and several types of light emission patterns may be prepared for each color.

As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed on the upper side of the upper plate portion 21, and various illumination portions (first illumination portion 300) provided around the window portion 101. , The second illumination unit 302 and the third illumination unit 304) and the sound output unit 24 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sound output units 24 are provided at two upper left and right positions when viewed from the front of the front frame set 14, and output sound from speakers provided inside or at the back of the front frame set 14. It is formed by a plurality of output ports for this purpose. Only a part of this output port is shown in FIG. 1, and the whole drawing is omitted.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a gaming region 30a (see FIG. 8) of the game board 30 at the center of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate portion 21. A substantially vertically elongated elliptical window portion 101 is formed so that most of the windows can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape and a hollow center (opening 101a), and a glass unit (not shown) is not shown so as to cover the opening 101a with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elongated elliptical shape or the like. Is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14. This glass unit has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window portion 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may also be adapted to the shape. Further, the glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material thereof may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a first illumination portion 300, a second illumination portion 302, and a third illumination portion 304 around the window portion 101. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 has a first illuminated portion 300 (left illuminated portion) having an LED or the like built in the left portion around the window portion 101 when viewed from the front. ), The second electric decoration part 302 (right side lighting part) having an LED or the like built in the right part around the window part 101, and the third electric part having an LED or the like built in the upper part around the window part 101. It is provided with a decoration portion 304 (upper illumination portion). These illuminated parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach.

In the pachinko machine 10, the first illumination unit 300, the second illumination unit 302, and the third illumination unit 304 function as jackpot lamps, and notify that a jackpot is in progress by lighting or blinking at the time of a jackpot. To do. In addition, the first illumination unit 300 and the second illumination unit 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up during the payout of the prize ball and an error indicator lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs. There is.

Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided at a portion diagonally lower right on the peripheral edge of the window portion 101 so that a part of the surface of the inner frame 12 and the surface of the game board 30 can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, a certificate stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read by a machine from the flat portion of the small window 107.

Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is provided in the large three-dimensional character unit 25 at the lower right of the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards (for example, prepaid cards), etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball lending operation unit 120 responds to the operation. Gaming balls are rented. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. The ball lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the balance information of the card or the like. A pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit does not require the ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to standardize the ball lending operation unit between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 is provided on the front frame set 14 so as to face the game area 30a, so that the player naturally gazes at the game area 30a. be able to.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the large three-dimensional character unit 25 is a character having a size including at least a part of the game ball launch handle 18, and the game ball launch handle 18 is related to the large three-dimensional character unit 25. Since the decoration (for example, at least one of the same decorations such as color, pattern, and shape) is applied, the game ball launch handle 18 can be made to have a sense of unity with the large three-dimensional character unit 25. Further, the pachinko machine (game machine) having the large three-dimensional character unit 25 of the first embodiment can be clearly distinguished from other pachinko machines (game machines) that do not have such a large three-dimensional character unit 25, and other games. It can stand out more than the machine.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is provided with a character portion 26a in the upper right corner of the pachinko machine 10 in the shape of a “scallop” when viewed from the front. The character unit 26a is also a light emitting unit that emits and displays, for example, a payout abnormality. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a character portion 26b in the shape of a female face (for example, Marin-chan) is provided in the upper left corner of the front frame set 14. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a character portion 26c in the shape of a “crab” is provided at the sound output port 24 on the right side of the front frame set 14 and the left side portion, and the sound output port on the left side of the front frame set 14 is provided. A character portion 26d in the shape of an "octopus" is provided on the 24th and the right side portion. Further, the ball pulling lever 17 adopts a shape in the shape of a "fish" as shown in FIG.

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the game board 30 is provided with a game board 30b that is made of square wooden (for example, plywood) in a front view and has a shape in which both corners on the left side are removed, and a peripheral portion thereof (described later). The outer portions of the rails 51 and 52) are attached in contact with the back side of the resin base 12a (see FIG. 2) of the inner frame 12. The game area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the game board 30, is formed on the front surface of the base plate body (not shown) of the front frame set 14 through the glass plate 137 of the window portion 101 shown in FIG. It is visible from the front outside of the frame set 14.

Further, the game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning device 33 (for example, an operating chucker), a third starting opening 34 (for example, a through gate), and a variable display device unit 35. These general winning openings 31, variable winning devices 32, starting winning devices 33, third starting ports 34, and variable display device units 35 are respectively arranged in the through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30. It is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with wood screws or the like.

As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 33 is a single unit in which a first start port 33a (for example, an actuating chucker) and a second start port 33b (for example, an actuating chucker) are arranged one above the other in order from the top. It consists of a winning device. The first start port 33a on the upper side is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch) for the first start port 33a (not shown), and the ball can enter the first start port 33a. It is detected by the operation port switch for the first start port 33a. Further, the second start port 33b on the lower side is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch) for the second start port 33b (not shown), and the ball can enter the second start port 33b. It is detected by the operation port switch for the second start port 33b. In both cases of entering the game ball into the first starting port 33a on the upper side and entering the game ball into the second starting port 33b on the lower side as described above, it is a starting prize. There is no change, and those incoming balls can be detected individually.

Further, the entry to the general winning opening 31 is detected by the detection switch (the winning opening switch not shown), and the entry to the variable winning device 32 is detected by the detection switch (count switch not shown). Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15).

For example, in the case of entering a ball into the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, three prize balls are paid out. Further, in the case of entering the general winning opening 31 and the variable winning device 32, 10 prize balls are paid out. The number of these prize balls is arbitrary and may be various.

A game ball enters the third start port 34, and the entry is detected by a detection switch (passage detection switch (not shown)), but even if the ball enters the third start port 34, The payout of the game ball is not executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and a game ball that has not entered various winning devices or the like is passed through the out port 36 to a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided to the direction. A large number of nails 39 are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill 37 are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 8, the variable display device unit 35 variably displays the first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information, triggered by winning a prize in the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b. The first symbol display device 40, the second symbol display device 41 that variablely displays the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) triggered by the passage of the first symbol display device 40, the first start port 33a, and the second start port 33a. It is provided with a third symbol display device 42 that variablely displays the third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) triggered by winning a prize in the starting port 33b.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol display device 40 is, for example, a first segment display which is a segment display (for example, a 7-segment LED display with a decimal point) in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner. A part 40a is provided. The first segment display unit 40a emits variable light or the like based on the entry of a ball into the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the first symbol display device 40 includes a hold lamp 40c indicating the number of hold of variable display on the first segment display unit 40a.

The first segment display unit 40a changes the light emission of each segment light emitting unit randomly or in order based on the ball entering the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b, thereby displaying the variation of the first symbol. When a state (in this embodiment, the light emission fluctuation mode of each segment light emitting part) is generated and the light emission fluctuation is stopped, for example, when the first symbol (for example, a number or a character) is light-emitting and displayed, it means a probability change jackpot (specific hit). However, when the second symbol (for example, numbers and letters) is displayed by light emission, it means the latent probability variation jackpot (latent specific hit), and when the third symbol (for example, numbers and letters) is displayed by light emission, the normal jackpot (non-specific hit) is displayed. It means that when the fourth symbol (for example, numbers or letters) is displayed by light emission, it means that it is off. In addition, since the display of the first symbol to the fourth symbol by the first segment display unit 40a does not know what the general player sees, it is a probable big hit if the player just sees it. It is a display that does not know (or is difficult to understand) whether it indicates a latent probability change jackpot, a normal jackpot or a miss.

In this way, when the probability variation jackpot (specific hit), the latent probability variation jackpot (latent specific hit), or the normal jackpot (non-specific hit) occurs, the variable winning device 32 becomes a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot state) described later.

As the first symbol display device 40, a single or a plurality of LEDs of a type capable of emitting light of at least two colors may be adopted. Specifically, for example, when two LEDs capable of emitting light in red and blue are adopted as the first symbol display device 40, the first pattern display device 40 is changed by alternately changing the emission color of each LED. A variable display state of the design (emission color mode of each LED) is generated. For example, when both LEDs stop in the red light emitting state, a probability variation jackpot (specific hit) is shown, and one LED stops in the red light emitting state and the other. When the LED of is turned off, it shows a latent probability change jackpot (latent specific hit), when both LEDs stop in the blue light emitting state, it shows a normal jackpot (non-specific hit), and when both LEDs stop in different color emitting states, it comes off. Is mentioned. Further, at least one of the first segment display unit 40a and the holding lamp 40c constituting the first symbol display device 40 is a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device. In particular, it may be configured to be displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42. The pattern displayed on the first symbol display device 40 includes a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a plurality of types. A configuration in which colors are displayed can be considered.

The second symbol display device 41 includes a display unit 41a on which, for example, "○" is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which, for example, "x" is drawn for the second symbol, and a holding lamp 41c. When the display symbol (ordinary symbol) by, for example, the display units 41a and 41b fluctuates every time the game ball passes through the third start port 34, and the variation display stops at the predetermined symbol, the lower third The starting port 33b of No. 2 is configured to be in an operating state (open) for a predetermined time. The number of times the game ball has passed through the third starting port 34 is held up to four times, and the number of times held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside the display units 41a and 41b, and are configured to be variablely displayed by switching the light emission (or lighting of the lamp) of the LEDs. Further, at least one of the second symbol display device 41 and the hold lamp 41c may be configured by other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display device, a CRT or a dot matrix display device, and in particular. It may be configured to be displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42.

In the third symbol display device 42, the variation display and the predetermined display (stop display) of the first symbol are performed on the first symbol display device 40 based on the winning of the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. When this happens, the variation display and the predetermined display (stop display) of the third symbol are performed accordingly. In the third symbol display device 42, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize in the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b, but also the display in the specific game state that shifts after the big hit is won. Directing etc. are performed.

The third symbol display device 42 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 45 described later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each decorative symbol row L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each decorative symbol row L, M, R. To. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display having an size of 11 inches. In the variable display device unit 35, a center frame 47 is arranged on the front side of the third symbol display device 42 so as to substantially surround the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 in a front view. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is adopted as the third symbol display device 42, but other types of image display devices (for example, PDP: plasma display panel, EL: electroluminescence display, organic EL, etc.) May be adopted.

The variable winning device 32 shown in FIG. 8 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won (or may be in a closed state in which it is difficult to win), and is usually in an open state in which the game ball is likely to win in the event of a big hit. It is operated repeatedly in the closed state of. Such a state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated in the open state and the normal closed state at the time of a big hit is called a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state), and a large number of games are played in the variable winning device 32. Since the ball enters (wins) and a large amount of game balls are paid out in response to the prize, the gaming state is advantageous for the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the number of game balls input (the number of game balls launched into the game area 30a by the launching device 229) is the number of game ball prize balls paid out (general winning opening 31, variable). A prize for a game ball and a normal game state (game ball consumption state), which is larger than the number of prize balls paid out based on the entry of the game ball into the winning device 32, the first starting port 33a, the second starting port 33b, etc. It is possible to change the state to a specific gaming state (for example, a jackpot state) in which the number of balls paid out is larger than the number of balls thrown in.

More specifically, when the game ball wins a prize for the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is variablely displayed, and the first segment after the fluctuation is stopped. A specific gaming state occurs when the display of the display unit 40a is stopped by a preset symbol. For example, when the first symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the specific game state of the probability variation jackpot (specific hit) is won, and when the second symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the latent probability variation jackpot (latent specific hit) is won. When the third symbol is stopped and displayed, it means that the player has won the specific game state of normal jackpot (non-specific hit), and the fourth symbol is stopped and displayed. Means out (being defeated in a specific game state).

When a specific game state occurs, the variable winning device 32 is configured so that the large winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state and the game ball is easily won (big hit state). Specifically, the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 rounds), with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the opened state as one round. Further, the number of times the game ball has passed through the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b is held up to four times, and the number of holds is displayed by the hold lamp 40c. The hold lamp 40c may be configured to hold and display on a part of the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, two rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching device 229 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30 are attached to the game board 30. The game ball launched by the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through the ball guide passage 49 described later of the two rails 51 and 52. The two rails 51 and 52 are long stainless steel metal strip-shaped members, and are attached to the game board 30 in double inside and outside. The inner rail 51 is formed in a shape excluding a portion of a substantially vertical ellipse from diagonally upper left to diagonally lower right in the front view of the game board 30. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and the ball guide passage 49 is formed by the portion (the portion on the left side when facing) in which the respective rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. .. The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 8) of the inner rail 51. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the inside of the ball guide passage 49. Further, in a state where the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, at a position on the outer rail 52 corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 8: a portion corresponding to the tip end portion of the outer rail 52). Is located where the return rubber 54 is located. Therefore, the game ball launched with a force equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced off. Since the outer rail 52 is a long metal band made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown in FIG. 8, from the tip of the outer rail 52 (upper right of FIG. 8) to the right tip of the inner rail 51 (lower right of FIG. 8), the game area of the first symbol display device 40 The game area 30a is partitioned by locating the wall portion 56 on the 30a side and the wall portion 55 (shown by the broken line in FIG. 8) formed on the inner frame 12.

As shown in FIG. 8, the lower right corner of the game board 30 is a space for attaching a sticker SL (which may be a plate) such as a certificate stamp (for example, a serial number is written). By sticking a sticker SL such as a certificate stamp on the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate stamp can be unique.

Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the game area 30a is divided into substantially vertically elongated circular shapes by the inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30a is formed. The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface of the game is largely configured.

In the present embodiment, when the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, excluding the area of the guide rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. Area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the game area 30a, the limit position on the left side of the game area 30a is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Further, the right side limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the wall portion 55 (a part of the inner frame 12). Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the upper limit position of the game area 30a is specified by the outer rail 52.

Although disclosure of detailed drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the launching device 229 one by one from a ball outlet (a ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19) of the front frame set 14 (not shown). ..

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, in the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged vertically and horizontally on the back surface (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30), and predetermined control boards are stacked in the front and back (actually,). For example, the payout control board 311a of FIG. 9, which will be described later, is located on the front side in the rear view, and the power supply control board of the power supply device 313 and the launch control board of the launch control device 312 are located on the back side of the payout control board 311a). Further, a game ball supply device (pain mechanism unit 352) for supplying the game balls, a resin protective cover 353, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, various control boards are separately mounted on a plurality (three) mounting bases 230 to 232 shown in FIG. 3, and these are used as each control board unit, and each control board unit is individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or It is attached to the back of the game board 30. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 261 is mounted on the mounting base 230, the sub control device 262 is mounted on the mounting base 232 to be unitized, and the payout control device 311 and the launch control device are respectively. The 312 and the power supply device 313 are mounted on the mounting base 231 to form a unit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the payout mechanism unit 352, various parts (tank 355, tank rail 356, case rail 357, payout device 358 and power switch board 382, which will be described later) are reversed L when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10. The unit is arranged in a U-shape, and the payout mechanism portion 352 and the protective cover 353 are also integrated as one unit, and the unit is sometimes referred to as a back pack. It is called "pack unit 203".

The back pack unit 203 is configured so that it can be attached and detached in units of units without using any tools, and in addition to this, a support shaft portion is partially provided with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. It has a structure that can be opened and closed. This is also a device for making it possible to easily confirm the hidden configuration or the like even if the back pack unit 203 and other configurations are arranged so as to overlap each other in the front-rear direction.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 30, a prize detection mechanism for detecting the passage of a game ball such as various prize openings is provided. Specifically, a winning opening switch (not shown) is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and a count switch (not shown) is provided on the variable winning device 32. The count switch is a switch that counts winning balls. Further, at positions corresponding to the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, an operating port switch for the first starting port 33a (not shown) and an operating port switch for the second starting port 33b (not shown). (Omitted) (not shown) are provided, and the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b is detected by the respective operating port switches. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the third starting port 34, and the passage of the game ball to the third starting port 34 is detected by the gate switch.

The winning port switch (not shown) of the general winning opening 31 and the gate switch of the third starting port 34 are connected to the board surface connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and the board surface connection board is the main control described later. It is connected to the main control board 261a (see FIG. 9) in the device 261. Further, the count switch of the variable winning device 32 is connected to the large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and the large winning opening relay terminal board is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, the operation port switches of the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b are directly connected to the main control board 261a without passing through the relay board.

Others Although not shown, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening 32a, and the second starting opening 33b on the lower side is for opening the electric accessory. Actuating port solenoid is provided.

The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main control board 261a in the main control device 261 described later, and the payout command (of the game ball) according to the winning situation each time is taken from the main control board 261a. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a.

As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 261 is mounted on the lower mounting base 230 in the rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and the sub control device 262 is mounted on the upper mounting base 232 in the rear view of the pachinko machine 10. Has been done. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that controls the main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including input / output port 505 for communication, random number generator (not shown) used for various lottery, clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, etc. A substrate 261a is provided, and the main control substrate 261a is housed in a substrate box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. These box bases and box covers are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 261c, whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

Further, the sub control device 262 includes, for example, a CPU 551 that controls voice and lamp display and control of the display control device 45 according to an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, and other ROM 552, RAM 552, bus line 554, and the like. A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. The power supplied from the power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 via the sub control device 262.

As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mounting base 231. The payout control device 311 includes a CPU that plays a central role in control, and a control board that includes other ROMs, RAMs, various ports, and the like. Further, the launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a power supply control board. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls the payout of prize balls and loan balls. Further, the launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch device 229 (see FIG. 9) according to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 controls various control devices and the like. The required predetermined power supply voltage is generated and output. The launching device 229 of this embodiment employs a solenoid-type launching component that strikes a game ball with a launching mallet (not shown) that can move forward and backward according to energization / non-energization of the launching solenoid (not shown). In addition, as other launching devices 229, there are various types such as a mechanical launching component that launches a game ball by hitting it with a launching punch that operates according to the drive of a launch motor, and an electromagnetic launching component that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. You may adopt the type of. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in a command of the ball lending operation by the player and dispenses it. It is output to. The card unit connection board 314 is not required in the cash machine in which the game balls are directly lent to the upper plate 19 from the ball lending device or the like without going through the card unit.

The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are each housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the payout control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 311b (encapsulating means) are unopenably connected by the sealing unit (sealing means). The board box 311b is sealed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 311c. For example, when the state return switch 311c is pressed when a payout error such as ball clogging in the payout motor section occurs, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 9) is slowly rotated in the forward direction to clear the ball jam (return to the normal state). ) Is planned.

Further, the power supply monitoring board 261b is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and can maintain the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure (recovery of power). Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored in memory. Therefore, if you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. It is decided to put it in.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is a combination of a resin-molded protective cover 353 and a game ball payout mechanism portion 352.

The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the uppermost portion thereof, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two rows of ball passages in the horizontal direction and gently sloping downward toward the downstream side is connected, and further, a case rail 357 vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. Are concatenated. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are appropriately paid out according to a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 358a or the like. Then, the game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like.

Further, the tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for adding vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened to and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356, but is in contact with the two screw portions, and the vibration generated by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs in the vicinity of the tank rail 356, the ball clogging is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

A payout relay board (not shown) that relays a signal of a payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 352, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power supply from the outside is installed. is set up. For example, an AC 24V main power supply is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 382a.

The payout mechanism portion 352 from the tank 355 to the payout passage (not shown) is all molded of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin), and a part thereof is grounded. .. As a result, the generation of noise due to the charging of the game ball is suppressed.

As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the computer in the hall (inside the pachinko shop).

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. Hereinafter, these devices will be described in detail individually.

The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 is a ROM 502 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 501, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in.

The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 to hold (backup) data even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and the RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. It has memory and area.

That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing to the end, so that the RAM 503 is used when the power is turned off (including the time when a power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter). It is only necessary to store and retain the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, it is not necessary to provide the RAM 503 with a dedicated backup area for storing values such as registers and I / O for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to input a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) is immediately executed.

An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 containing the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erase switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41, and other switches not shown. Etc. are connected. Further, the main control device 261 has a function of controlling the variation display of the first symbol in the first symbol display device 40 and the variation display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device 41.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. , RAM 513 is provided with a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

When the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the RAM 513 stores and holds information about the state at the time of power off so that the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again. That is, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the steps in the latter half of the NMI interrupt process and the payout control process, and conversely, the restoration of the stored information of the RAM 513 is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. ..

An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 containing the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 261 and a launch control device 312, a payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 9, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 includes a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal output when the above-mentioned card unit is connected to the pachinko machine 10) and a player. The touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launch handle 18 is touched, and the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launch handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. The launch permission signal S7 is output to the main control device 261 on condition that all of the launch maintenance signals S6 to be generated are input. Further, a volume signal S10 corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is input from the game ball launch handle 18 to the launch control device 312, and the launch control device 312 outputs the volume signal S10 to the main control device 261. To do.

That is, the period when the launch permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is the launch permission state, and the period when the launch permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is the launch disapproval state. That is, the main control device 261 sends the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) that controls the launch solenoid (not shown) that launches the game ball to the launch rail during the period when the input launch permission signal S7 is ON. The ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) that controls the ball feed solenoid that feeds the game ball is repeatedly output to the launch control device 312 at a predetermined repetition cycle. The amplitude value of the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal) is determined by the main control device 261 based on the volume signal S10. For example, the larger the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18, the more the launch control signal S8 (pulse signal). ) Increases the amplitude value. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and launches the game ball with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. On the contrary, the main control device 261 does not output the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the launch control device 312 during the period when the input launch permission signal S7 is OFF, and the launch device 229 does not output the game ball. Will not be fired.

The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) in the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and a bus line 530, 531. And have. The output of the sub controller 262 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, the ROM 522, the work RAM 523, and the image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531 and a third symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, is connected to the output of the output port 529.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on various commands transmitted by editing and transmitting various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores the work data and flags used when executing various programs by the CPU 521. It is a memory for.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524, the display contents of the third symbol display device 42 are changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing to read the third data. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

Further, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying electric power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies the necessary operating power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24-volt power supply supplied from the outside and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply, and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. An operating power source (+ 12V power source, + 5V power source, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. .. The power supply monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors a power failure due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 that is connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts in the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the voltage becomes less than 22 volts, for example, when it exceeds 20 milliseconds. , The power failure signal S1 is output to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. By the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing).

In addition, even after the time when the AC 24 volt monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 22 volt exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure processing. It is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure processing.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs the RAM erase signal S2 to the main control board 261a. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (including turning on the power due to the resolution of the power failure), the data of the RAM 503 is cleared in the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 is the main control device. When the initialization command from 261 is received, the data in RAM 513 is cleared.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 10, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are set in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), and the decorative symbol rows L, Three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are displayed in a variable manner for each of M and R. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol SZ with numbers "0" to "9" and a sub-decorative symbol FZ composed of diamond-shaped symbols. The main decorative symbols SZ are displayed in ascending or descending order, and the sub-decorative symbols FZ are arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol rows L, M, and R. Then, the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity.

In such a case, the above series of decorative symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, in descending order of the number of the main decorative symbol SZ) in the left decorative symbol row L, and the same in the middle decorative symbol row M and the right decorative symbol row R. The series of decorative symbols are displayed in ascending order (that is, in descending order of the number of the main decorative symbol SZ). Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, the five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1 and the middle line. If the main decorative symbol SZ is a combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main decorative symbols SZ) in any of L2, lower line L3, right-up line L4, and left-up line L5, it is special as a jackpot. The game video is displayed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses a random number related to the operation of the accessory and another random number used for the game to draw a lottery for the first symbol display device 40 (big hit lottery: first). Symbol jackpot lottery) and symbol display settings, lottery for the second symbol display device 41 (second symbol hit lottery), symbol display settings, and decorative symbols (third symbol) for the third symbol display device 42. A lottery for variable display and its setting will be performed.

Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a random number related to the operation of the accessory, as shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 40 and the first The jackpot symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol of the symbol display device 40, the initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the second symbol display device 41 used for the winning lottery. The two symbol random number counter C4 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4 are used.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, as other random numbers to be used for the game, as shown in FIG. 11, in order to roughly specify the type of the variation pattern when selecting the variation pattern of the decorative symbol of the third symbol display device 42. The stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selecting the stop pattern of the above, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for selecting the variation pattern of the decorative symbol of the third symbol display device 42, and the outlier symbol of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol out-of-symbol symbol counter C5 used for selection is used. Each of the above-mentioned counters is composed of a program executed by the CPU 501.

For example, "stop pattern 0" indicates a complete deviation variation pattern group consisting of a plurality of types of complete deviation fluctuation patterns, and "stop pattern 1" indicates a front-back deviation reach variation pattern group consisting of a plurality of types of front-back deviation reach fluctuation patterns. "Stop pattern 2" indicates a group of reach fluctuation patterns other than front-back deviation consisting of a plurality of types of reach fluctuation patterns other than front-back deviation, and "stop pattern 3" indicates a group of reach fluctuation patterns other than front-back deviation, and "stop pattern 3" consists of a plurality of types of normal jackpot fluctuation patterns. The normal jackpot fluctuation pattern group is shown, and the "stop pattern 4" shows a probability variation jackpot fluctuation pattern group composed of a plurality of types of probability variation jackpot fluctuation patterns.

For all of these counters C1 to C5, CINI1 to CINI2, CS1 to CS3, "1" is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated (hereinafter referred to as "update"), and after reaching the maximum value, it becomes "0". It is a return loop counter. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. Further, the RAM 503 is provided with a hold ball storage area including one execution area and four hold areas (hold first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first start port 33a. , Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 is stored in chronological order according to the winning history of the game ball to the second start port 33b.

Each of the above-mentioned counters will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. The jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be added one by one in order within the range of, for example, "0" to "599", and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value (that is, "599"). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI1 is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599), is updated once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later, and is a normal process described later. It is repeatedly updated within the remaining time (see FIG. 13). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later in this embodiment), and the game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b. It is stored in the holding ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing.

The hit value of the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, the number of random numbers that become jackpots is set to two types, one at low probability and the other at high probability, and the number of random numbers that become jackpot at low probability is two. The value is "150,450", the number of random numbers that are big hits at high probability is 4, and the value is "50,150,350,450". That is, when the probability is low, the jackpot probability is 1/300, and when the probability is high, the jackpot probability is 1/150. In addition, the high probability time refers to a state in which a jackpot is achieved by a predetermined probability fluctuation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value, that is, a so-called "probability change", which is a normal time (low probability time). Refers to the time when it is not in such a probabilistic state. Further, the high probability time (probability variation state) is continued until the next jackpot after the probability variation jackpot or the latent probability variation jackpot is completed (after the jackpot 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened for 16 rounds, for example).

The jackpot symbol counter C2 is a symbol at the time of a jackpot when the fluctuation of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is stopped (in this embodiment, the final display symbol after the fluctuation display of the first segment display unit 40a). ) Is determined. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured to be added one by one in order within the range of, for example, "0" to "9", reach the maximum value (that is, "9"), and then return to "0". There is. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later) as in the case of the jackpot random number counter C1 described above, and the game ball is set to the first starting port 33a, the first starting port 33a. It is stored in the holding ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the starting port 33b of 2 is won. When the above-mentioned jackpot random number counter C1 is a hit and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are "1", "4", and "7", the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 Stops at the third symbol and indicates a low-probability jackpot, a so-called normal jackpot (non-specific hit). Further, when the above-mentioned jackpot random number counter C1 is a hit and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are "0", "2", "5", and "8", the first symbol display device 40 is the first. The segment display unit 40a stops at the first symbol and indicates a high probability jackpot, a so-called probability variation jackpot (specific hit). Further, when the above-mentioned jackpot random number counter C1 is a hit and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are "3", "6", and "9", the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 Stops at the second symbol and indicates a jackpot at a high latent probability, a so-called latent probability variation jackpot (latent specific hit). When the jackpot random number counter C1 is off, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 stops at the fourth symbol regardless of the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, indicating the miss. That is, as the distribution of the jackpot type, probability variation: latent probability variation: normal = 4: 3: 3.

Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, "0" to "238", reach the maximum value (that is, 238), and then return to "0". In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 causes the decorative symbol to reach on the third symbol display device 42, and then the final stop decorative symbol is stopped by shifting the reach decorative symbol by one before and after the reach. Similarly, after the reach occurs, the final stop decorative symbol stops at a position other than the front and back of the reach decorative symbol, and the "reach other than the front and rear deviation" and the "complete deviation" that does not cause the reach are drawn. For example, C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete deviation, C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to front and rear deviation reach, and C3 = 209 to 238 corresponds to non-front and rear deviation reach. The content of the lottery (reach lottery) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is whether the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability or a high probability, and the fluctuation time shortening function of the first symbol display device 40 is not activated. It may be set individually depending on whether it is in operation or in operation, how many balls are reserved for operation at the start of fluctuation of the first symbol, and the like. The stop pattern selection counter C3 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later), and the RAM 503 is generated at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. It is stored in the reserved ball storage area of.

Further, among the three variable type counters CS1 to CS3, the variable type counter CS1 is added one by one in order within the range of, for example, "0 to 198", and after reaching the maximum value (that is, "198"), "0". The variable type counter CS2 is configured to return to "0" after reaching the maximum value (that is, "240") by adding 1 in order within the range of "0 to 240", for example. The variable type counter CS3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, "0 to 162", reach the maximum value (that is, "162"), and then return to "0". In the following description, the variation type counter CS1 will be appropriately referred to as a “first variation type counter”, the variation type counter CS2 may be referred to as a “second variation type counter”, and the variation type counter CS3 may be appropriately referred to as a “third variation type counter”. ..

The first variation type counter CS1 determines a rough variation pattern group of decorative symbols such as the reach type of the decorative symbol (third symbol) such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc., and the type of complete deviation. .. Here, for example, it is assumed that the stop pattern selection counter C3 has a value indicating "stop pattern 1" (that is, a value indicating a front-back deviation reach fluctuation pattern group), and the first fluctuation among the front-back deviation reach fluctuation pattern groups. It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach group (consisting of a plurality of normal reach of different types) is determined by the type counter CS1.

Subsequently, one more variation pattern from the variation pattern group thus determined by the first variation type counter CS1 is determined by the second variation type counter CS2. Here, for example, it is assumed that one type of normal reach from the normal reach group is determined by the second variable type counter CS2. It should be noted that a plurality of different types of normal reach can be realized by giving a difference such as a difference in the elapsed time until the final stop decorative symbol (for example, the intermediate decorative symbol in the present embodiment) stops after the reach occurs. Can be mentioned.

Further, subsequently, the third variation type counter CS3 determines which time the variation time addition is set in the one variation pattern determined by the second variation type counter CS2 in this way. For example, as this addition time, when the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the intermediate decorative symbol row on the third symbol display device 42 stops slipping, the decorative symbol of the intermediate decorative symbol row slides after that. The additional time, which is the time until the stop display is displayed, can be mentioned. In this way, more detailed decorative symbol variation modes can be determined by the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. That is, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3, it is possible to easily realize a wide variety of fluctuation patterns.

The symbol variation mode can be determined only by the first variation type counter CS1, the symbol variation mode can be determined only by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, or the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol can be determined. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode in combination with the above, or to determine the symbol variation mode in combination with the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol.

The variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are updated once each time the normal processing described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of the fluctuation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, since the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired at the start of fluctuation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40, it is not necessary to store them in the reserved ball storage area. , It is only necessary to sequentially update and store in the counter buffer.

The size and range of each of the above-mentioned counters are merely examples and can be arbitrarily changed. However, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 all have different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in order within the range of, for example, "0" to "250", reaches the maximum value (that is, 250), and then returns to "0". The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later), and is acquired when the game ball passes through either the left or right second start port 34. The number of random numbers to be won is 149, and the range is "5 to 153".

In particular, when the second symbol random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second symbol random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. The initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is a loop counter similar to the second symbol random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later. , It is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the normal processing (see FIG. 13) described later. The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 16) described later in this embodiment), and the second RAM 503 is set at the timing when the game ball passes through the second starting port 34. 2 Stored in the symbol hold storage area.

That is, the RAM 503 also has a second symbol hold storage area which is an area different from the hold ball storage area, and is an execution area for one second symbol and a hold area for four second symbols (second symbol). A second symbol hold storage area consisting of symbol hold 1st to 4th areas) is provided, and in each of these areas, the first is matched with the winning history of the game ball to the second start port 34. 2 Each value of the symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series.

Further, the second symbol out-of-symbol symbol counter C5 is updated once every time the second symbol control process of the normal process in FIG. 13, which will be described later, is executed once, and the value thereof is the second symbol out-of-symbol symbol of the counter buffer. The second symbol out-of-symbol symbol counter C5, which was updated and acquired in the buffer and was updated and acquired in the second symbol out-of-symbol symbol buffer when the second symbol random number counter C4 is stored in the second symbol holding ball storage area, is also the second symbol. It is stored in the hold ball storage area. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, when the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 is unsuccessful, "x" is drawn based on the value of the second symbol out-of-symbol symbol counter C5 in the second symbol holding ball storage area. The display unit 41b is lit and displayed. It should be noted that the second symbol variation display result may be performed based only on the second symbol random number counter C4 without providing the second symbol off symbol counter C5. That is, if the second symbol random number counter C4 is won, the display unit 41a on which "○" is drawn is lit and displayed, and if it is lost, the display unit 41b on which "x" is drawn is lit and displayed.

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 22. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 2 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated by inputting a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process, and this process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, for example, every 2 msec.

In FIG. 16, first, in step S601, the reading process of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (excluding the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main control device 261 is read, the state of the switch is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

After that, in step S602, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (“599” in the present embodiment), it is cleared to “0”, and the initial value second symbol random number counter. CINI2 is incremented by 1 and cleared to "0" at the time of 1 increment after the counter value reaches the maximum value ("250" in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 11).

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the subsequent step S603, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment, "599", "9", respectively. Clear to "0" at the time of 1 increment after reaching "250"). Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 11).

After that, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S604, the start winning process associated with winning the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b is executed. Explaining this start winning process with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 17, in step S701, it is determined from the detection information of the operation port switch whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b. When it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, in the following step S702, the number of operation-holding balls N of the first symbol display device 40 is the upper limit value (the present embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not it is less than 4). The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b are won and the number of operation-holding balls N <4, and the number of operation-holding balls N is incremented by one.

Further, in the following step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated in step S603 are set to the first of the free storage areas of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. Store in the area of.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the following step S605, the launch control process is executed. Specifically, in the launch control process, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 controls the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control when the launch permission signal S7 from the launch control device 312 is ON, as shown in FIG. The signal S9 is output to the launch control device 312, and the game ball launch control is performed by the launch device 229. After performing the firing control process in this way, the CPU 501 temporarily ends the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing, and this processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt, the state of the main control device 261 when the power is turned off is stored in the backup area of the RAM 503.

That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 18 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main control device 261. Power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within this predetermined time.

In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 18, in step S801, the power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area. In this embodiment, the power failure occurrence information is flagged and stored in the backup area.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started by resetting when the power is turned on.

First, in step S101, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the initial setting process accompanying the power-on. Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. Further, in step S102, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 waits for the control devices on the sub side (sub control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to be in an operable state, for example, for about 1 second. To execute. In the following step S103, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 permits RAM access.

After that, the data backup process is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b is pressed (ON), and if it is off, proceeds to step S105 and turns it on. If there is, the process proceeds to step S113. In the following step S105, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not the power failure occurrence information flag is set). Further, in step S106, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 calculates the RAM determination value, and in the following step S107, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 matches the RAM determination value with the RAM determination value saved when the power is turned off. Whether or not, that is, the effectiveness of the backup is determined. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. It is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in the predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly saved.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S113 or the like). Similarly, when the power failure occurrence information is not set, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.), the used RAM area is cleared and the RAM 503 is initialized (step). S113 etc.). That is, in step S113, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 clears the used area of the RAM 503 to "0" and executes the initialization process of the RAM 503.

In the following step S114, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a payout initialization command. As described above, the payout initialization command is output to the payout control device 311 when the main control device 261 is initialized.

Further, in step S115, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a command at the time of turning on the power to the sub control board 262a. Since this command at the time of turning on the power includes a command for determining the model of the pachinko machine, the model can be determined based on the command content on the sub side such as the sub control board 262a or the display control device 45. ..

Further, in step S116, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the initial setting of the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit). In step S117, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt enable and shifts to the normal process (see FIG. 13) described later.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power is restored on condition that the power failure occurrence information is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process at the time of power failure recovery). That is, in step S108, the power failure occurrence information is cleared. In step S109, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a payout return command to the payout control device 311 and instructs the payout control device 311 to start payout control. Although the details will be described later, when the payout control device 311 receives the payout return command from the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 returns and starts the payout control.

In step S110, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a command for causing the control device on the sub side to be duplicated in the gaming state when the power is turned off, and in step S111, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 is CTC (Counter). / Timer Circuit) Initial setting is executed. Further, in step S112, interrupt permission is set, and then the process proceeds to normal processing (see FIG. 13) described later. For example, even if the power is cut off during the normal processing, the power is turned off after the last step of the normal processing (the step of "RAM access prohibited" shown in FIG. 13) is executed. Will be executed from step S201, which is the first step of normal processing.

Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processes of steps S201 to S207 are executed as periodic processes having a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter update processes of steps S210 and S211 are executed in the remaining time.

In FIG. 13, first, in step S201, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 performs an external output process of transmitting output data such as a command updated in the previous process to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is prize detection information, and if there is prize detection information, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, since the decorative symbol (third symbol) is also variablely displayed by the third symbol display device 42 in conjunction with the first symbol variation display (variation display of the first segment display unit 40a) of the first symbol display device 40. However, when displaying the variation of the first symbol of the first symbol display device 40, a variation pattern designation command, a decorative symbol designation command, a total stop command (confirmation command), and the like are transmitted to the sub control device 262 in the external output processing.

In this pachinko machine 10, at the start of fluctuation of the first symbol, the external output of normal processing is performed in the order of fluctuation pattern specification command → effect command (command for specifying change of fluctuation time, etc.) → decorative symbol specification command. A predetermined number of commands (for example, three) are sent each time processing is performed (that is, three commands are sent every 4 msec), and all stop commands are sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses. In addition, after the fluctuation of the first symbol starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) of each external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of the fluctuation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (that is, three every 4 msec). The command may be sent (by each), and the all stop command may be sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variablely displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the third symbol display device 42 so as to display and execute the variation pattern of the decorative symbol based on the transmitted variation pattern designation command.

The decorative symbol designation command is such that the variable display effect of the decorative symbol (third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42 is a probability variation jackpot (specific hit), a latent probability variation jackpot (latent specific hit), and a normal jackpot (non-specific hit). , Is a command to specify which one is out of order. The decorative symbol designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 displays the display result of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol as a result according to the transmitted decorative symbol designation command (probability variable jackpot (specific hit), latent probability variable jackpot (latent specific hit), normal jackpot (non-specific). The display of the third symbol display device 42 is controlled so as to be a hit) or a miss).

The all stop command is a command for instructing the stop of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variablely displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The all stop command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 controls the third symbol display device 42 so as to stop and display the variation pattern of the decorative symbol based on the transmitted all-stop command.

Further, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sends a fluctuation pattern designation command and an effect command (command for designating a change of the fluctuation time, etc.) to the sub control device 262 in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process. May be sent. That is, it is determined which time the fluctuation time addition (addition time due to the sliding effect of the decorative symbol described above) is set based on the value of the fluctuation type counter CS3, and such addition time is appropriately set in the sub control device 262. Directing commands are used to instruct. Therefore, after the fluctuation of the first symbol is started, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of each external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of the fluctuation pattern specification command → the effect command → the decorative symbol specification command (that is, 3 every 4 msec). A command is sent (by each), and a full stop command may be sent when the fluctuation time elapses.

Next, in step S202, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the update of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in the present embodiment) and then incremented by 1, they are "0", respectively. Clear to. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area shown in FIG. 11 of the RAM 503.

In the following step S203 of FIG. 13, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 reads the prize ball counting signal, the payout abnormality signal, and the lower plate full tank signal received from the payout control device 311. After that, in step S204, the first symbol variation process for displaying the variation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40 is executed. By this first symbol variation processing, a jackpot determination and a setting of a variation pattern of the first symbol are performed. However, the details of the first symbol variation processing will be described later.

After that, in step S205, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes a large winning opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 in the case of a big hit state. That is, the large winning opening 32a is opened for each round in the jackpot state, and whether the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 32a has elapsed or whether the specified number of game balls have won the large winning opening 32a for each round. judge. Then, when any of these conditions is satisfied, the opening of the large winning opening 32a in that round is stopped and closed, and if there is a remaining round, the opening of the large winning opening 32a is repeatedly executed for the remaining number of rounds.

Further, in step S206, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41. Briefly, on condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time, and the display units 41a and 41b of the second symbol display device 41 display. The variation display of the second symbol is carried out. Then, when the lottery of the second symbol is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 and the second symbol is in the winning state, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 is set to the second lower side as shown in step S207. The opening process of the second starting port 33b that opens the starting port 33b for a predetermined time is performed. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 16 like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3. ing.

Further, in step S208, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not the power-off occurrence information flag is set). If the power outage occurrence information is not set, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the power outage occurrence information is set, the process proceeds to step S212.

After that, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process, the initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are repeatedly updated (steps S210 and S211). ). That is, in step S210, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1, and is cleared to "0" when the counter value is incremented by 1 after reaching the maximum value ("599" in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Similarly, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1, and the counter value is cleared to "0" when the counter value reaches the maximum value ("250" in the present embodiment) and then incremented by 1. To do. Then, the update value of the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

Further, in step S211, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and the counter values are incremented by 1 after reaching the maximum value (“198”, “240”, “162” in the present embodiment). Clear each to "0". Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the initial value random number counter CINI1 (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) and the initial value Value The second symbol random number counter CINI2 (that is, the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4) can be updated at random.

Further, in step S208, when the power cutoff occurrence information is set and the process proceeds to step S212, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt disable. Subsequently, in step S213, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power cutoff notification command indicating that the power supply has been quickly cut off to another control device. Subsequently, in step S214, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 stops the output of the control signal. Subsequently, in step S215, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 calculates the RAM determination value and stores it in the backup area. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Subsequently, in step S216, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 prohibits RAM access. After that, it goes into an infinite loop in case the power is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

Next, the first symbol variation process in step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 14, in step S401, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the third symbol display device 42 at the time of the jackpot and a predetermined time after the end of the special game. In the following step S402, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40 is in progress. Then, if the jackpot is not being performed and the fluctuation display of the first symbol is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S403, and the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 has the number N of operation pending balls of the first symbol display device 40 larger than "0". Determine if not. At this time, if the jackpot is in progress or the number N of balls on hold is "0", this process is terminated as it is.

Further, if neither of the jackpots nor the fluctuation display of the first symbol is displayed and the number of pending balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 subtracts "1" from the number of operation-holding balls N. In step S405, a process of shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the hold 1st to 4th areas of the hold ball storage area to the execution area side, and is a process of shifting the hold ball storage area to the execution area side in order. The data in each area is shifted such as the hold 1st area, the hold 3rd area → the hold 2nd Uria, the hold 4th area → the hold 3rd area.

After that, in step S406, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the fluctuation start process. Here, the fluctuation start process will be described in detail using the flowchart of FIG. 15. In step S501, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area. Whether it is a big hit or not is determined based on it. Specifically, whether or not it is a jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the mode at that time (whether it is a probabilistic state or a normal state), and as described above, at the time of normal low probability. Of the numerical values "0" to "599" of the jackpot random number counter C1, "150,450" is the winning value (2 pieces), and at high probability, "50,150,350,450" is the winning value (4 pieces). is there.

When the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot, in step S502, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area, that is, the first symbol display. It is determined which of the first symbol to the third symbol is displayed on the first segment display unit 40a of the device 40. That is, based on the table (not shown) showing the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the symbol, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 (“specific hit symbol”, “latent specific hit symbol” or "Non-specific hit design") is requested.

Next, in step S503, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a fluctuation pattern (big hit effect pattern) at the time of a big hit. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 does not use the stop pattern selection counter C3, but instead uses the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the value of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503. Check in order and determine the fluctuation pattern.

That is, based on the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 is displayed by the "stop pattern 3" of the normal jackpot (non-specific hit), or the third symbol display device 42. It is determined whether to display the decorative pattern with the "stop pattern 4" of the probability variation jackpot (specific hit). The type of the "stop pattern 3" or the "stop pattern 4" determined in this way is further determined based on the value of the first variable type counter CS1. That is, a rough variation pattern group of the decorative symbol such as the reach type of the decorative symbol (third symbol) such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the variation pattern group of the roughly decorative symbols determined in this way. For example, based on the value of the second variable type counter CS2, the elapsed time until the final stop decorative symbol (intermediate decorative symbol in the present embodiment) stops after the reach occurs is set to a predetermined time, and the finer decorative symbol is set. Determine the variation mode. In the case of a jackpot, the following relationships, that is, the relationship between the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern, the relationship between the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation pattern, and the value of the second variation type counter CS2 The relationship with the stop symbol time is defined in advance by a jackpot table or the like.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, in step S504, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses a fourth symbol to indicate an out-of-order symbol, that is, the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40. Set to the stop symbol to display the stop.

Next, in step S505, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a variation pattern (disengagement effect pattern) at the time of disconnection, and sets the deviation variation pattern in the variation pattern designation command. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 confirms the values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area of the RAM 503 in that order, and determines the fluctuation pattern. decide.

That is, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs, the final stop decorative symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach decorative symbol and stops. "Stop pattern 1", which is "Stop pattern 2" which is "Reach other than front and rear disengagement" where the final stop decorative symbol stops at a position other than before and after the reach decorative symbol, and "Complete disengagement" where reach does not occur. It is determined which stop pattern to use, which is "stop pattern 0". For example, when the determined stop pattern is, for example, "stop pattern 1" which is the front-rear out-of-reach reach, normal reach and super reach from the front-back out-of-reach change pattern group based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. For example, a variation pattern in which the reach type of the decorative symbol (third symbol) is specified is determined, and a rough variation pattern group of the decorative symbol is determined. Here, it is assumed that the normal reach is decided. Subsequently, one further variation pattern is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the normal reach variation pattern group of the roughly decorative pattern determined in this way. For example, based on the value of the second variable type counter CS2, the elapsed time until the final stop decorative symbol (intermediate decorative symbol in the present embodiment) stops after the reach occurs is set to a predetermined time, and the finer decorative symbol is set. Determine the variation mode. In the case of deviation, the following relationships, that is, the relationship between the numerical value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the stop pattern, the relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation pattern, and the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2. The relationship between the stop symbol time and the stop symbol time is predetermined by a table or the like for removing each.

In the present embodiment, as one of the above-mentioned disengagement tables, for example, at a low probability, in the state of the fluctuation time shortening function of the first symbol display device 40, at the start of fluctuation of the first symbol. Some are adopted when the number of pending operations of the first symbol is "0", and when the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is "0 to 201", it corresponds to no reach (completely off), and " "202-208" corresponds to the front-rear reach, and "209-238" corresponds to the reach other than the front-rear reach.

Subsequently, in step S506, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines the effect time addition, that is, the determination of the production time addition of the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or the deviation variation pattern determined in step S505. Do. More specifically, based on the value of the variable type counter CS3, the decorative symbol (third symbol) in the intermediate decorative symbol row on the third symbol display device 42 stops slipping, resulting in an increase in the effect time (the intermediate decoration). A variation pattern is determined, including the increase in the time it takes for the decorative symbol in the symbol sequence to slip and appear to stop.

Further, in step S507, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 issues a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determined in step S503, or a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the deviation fluctuation pattern determined in step S505. Set.

Subsequently, in step S508, when the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 has passed through steps S502 and S503, the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 40 determined in step S502 (“specific hit symbol” or “non-specific hit symbol”). When the decorative symbol designation command corresponding to "specific hit symbol") is set and steps S504 and S505 have been passed, the decorative symbol designation command corresponding to the outlier symbol of the first symbol display device 40 determined in step S504 is issued. Set.

Subsequently, in step S509, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets the effect time addition designation command corresponding to the effect time addition determined in step S506, and ends this process.

Returning to the description of FIG. 14, if step S402 is YES, that is, if the fluctuation display of the first symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step S407, and the CPU 501 of the main control unit 261 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the first symbol has elapsed. To determine. The fluctuation time of the first symbol is determined based on the fluctuation pattern and the effect time addition determined as described above using FIG. 15, that is, the first symbol is determined according to the fluctuation pattern of the first symbol. The fluctuation time of is determined, and when the fluctuation time elapses, step S407 is positively determined. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S408, and if the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S409.

Then, in step S408, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 updates the variation display of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 40. That is, the variable display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40 is continued, and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in step S409, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 stops the variation display of the first symbol and sets the stop symbol of the first symbol to the display symbol. That is, when the jackpot symbol (probability variation jackpot) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 15, the first segment display unit 40a is first displayed after the fluctuation display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40. Stop display with a symbol (meaning probabilistic jackpot (specific hit)). When the jackpot symbol (latent probability variation jackpot) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 15, the first segment display unit 40a is designated as the second symbol after the fluctuation display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40. Stop and display with (meaning latent probability change jackpot (latent specific hit)). When the jackpot symbol (normal jackpot) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 15, after the fluctuation display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40, the first segment display unit 40a is represented by the third symbol. Stop display (usually means big hit (non-specific hit)). When the symbol is determined to be out of alignment in step S504 of FIG. 15, after the fluctuation display of the first segment display unit 40a of the first symbol display device 40, the first segment display unit 40a is stopped and displayed by the fourth symbol ( It means off).

Subsequently, in step S410, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets a total stop command for instructing the stop of the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variablely displayed by the third symbol display device 42. After that, this process ends.

Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311, and this main process is started by resetting when the power is turned on.

First, in step S901, the initial setting process accompanying the power-on is executed. Specifically, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets the stack address and the interrupt mode. Further, in step S902, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 permits RAM access, and in step S903, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets the external interrupt vector.

After that, in step S904, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 513. Further, in step S905, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 calculates the RAM determination value, and in the following step S906, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved when the power is turned off, that is, the backup is effective. Determine the sex. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of RAM 513. It is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in the predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly saved.

Subsequently, in step S907, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs the initial setting of the RAM 513 at the time of power recovery. Specifically, when the main control device 261 is initialized, a payout initialization command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 is the initial payout from the main control device 261. Upon receiving the conversion command, the RAM 513 is initially set at the time of power recovery in step S907. That is, the RAM area is initialized, and the control of the payout of the game ball is started.

Therefore, when the RAM erasing switch 323 is pressed (ON) when the power is turned on, the main control device 261 is initialized, and the payout initialization command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the payout control device 311. Therefore, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs the initialization process of the RAM 513 based on the payout initialization command from the main control device 261.

Subsequently, in step S908, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 performs initial setting of peripheral devices of the CPU 511. Specifically, the CPU peripheral device is a timer control device called a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit), and the CTC is set to a predetermined value to generate a timer interrupt every 2 milliseconds (ms).

Subsequently, in step S909, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets the interrupt permission and shifts to the payout control process described later.

On the other hand, when the power failure occurrence information is not set in step S904, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) in step S906, the payout control device 311 is similarly used. The CPU 511 clears the entire area of the RAM 513 to "0" (step S910), and performs the initialization process (step S911).

Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 20, in step S1001, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 acquires and stores a command from the main control device 261. Here, as the command to be stored, 15 types of prize ball commands (15 types of prize ball commands for instructing the payout of 1 to 15 pieces) and the start of payout control to the payout control device 311 are instructed. There are 17 types of commands, including a payout return command for the purpose and a payout initialization command for instructing the payout initialization to the payout control device 311.

In step S1002, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not the payout permission has been received. That is, it is determined whether or not the payout return command or the prize ball command has been received. Further, in step S1003, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 checks the state return switch (not shown) and executes the state return operation when it is determined that the state return operation has started.

After that, in step S1004, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes the setting of the lower plate full tank state or the lower plate full tank release state according to the change in the state of the lower plate 15. That is, when the lower plate 15 is full, the lower plate 15 is determined by the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, and when the lower plate is full, the lower plate full state is set and the lower plate is not full. , Execute the setting of the lower plate full tank release state.

Further, in step S1005, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes the setting of the tank ball-less state or the tank ball-less release state according to the change in the state of the tank ball. That is, the state without a tank ball is determined by the detection signal of the switch without a tank ball, the setting of the state without a tank ball is executed when the tank ball is lost, and the state without a tank ball is released when the tank ball is no longer present. Perform the settings.

After that, in step S1006, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not there is a state of notifying, and if there is a state of notifying, the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 notifies.

In steps S1007 to S1009, the prize ball payout process is executed. In this case, if the prize balls cannot be paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not "0" (both steps S1007 and S1008 are NO), the process proceeds to step S1009 and the prize ball control process ( FIG. 21), which will be described later, is started. If the prize balls cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to the ball rental process.

After that, in steps S101 to S1012, the ball lending process is executed. In this case, if the ball lending cannot be paid out and the ball lending request from the card unit is received (NO in step S1010 and YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and the ball lending control process (described later). FIG. 22) is started. Further, if the ball lending is not payable or the ball lending request is not received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent vibe motor control (step S1013) is executed.

In step S1013, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes control (vibe motor control) of the vibrator 360 (see FIG. 3). After that, in step S1014, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. If a power failure occurs, the process proceeds to step S1015, otherwise the process returns to step S1001. In step S1015, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets the power failure occurrence information, and in step S1016, the RAM determination value is created. After that, it goes into an infinite loop in case the power is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 21, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out the prize balls. In the following step S1102, whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game ball is normally counted. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

Further, if the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the count number of the game balls by the payout count switch reaches the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, the payout motor 358a is stopped in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

Further, in the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 22, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the payout of the ball lending. In the following step S1202, whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined by the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether or not the number of game balls counted by the payout count switch reaches a predetermined number of rented balls (25 balls) and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, the payout motor 358a is stopped in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

The above NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area of the RAM 513 due to the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 interrupts the control during execution. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 18 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG.

Next, the main process and the normal process of the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed by the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262, and this main process is started by resetting when the power is turned on. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal process executed by the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262.

First, in step S1301, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 executes the initial setting process accompanying the power-on. Specifically, port setting (port I / O switching and initial value output), timer setting (1 millisecond interval timer, liquid crystal command strobe output timer), and interrupt setting (subcommand strobe interrupt) are performed. ..

Further, in step S1302, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the power off processing is incomplete. Specifically, whether or not the various lamps (annular illumination unit 102, central illumination unit 103, etc.) of the front frame set 14 of the pachinko machine 10 are all turned off and the speaker is in a mute state. Determine. Then, if the power off processing is not completed, the process proceeds to step S1304, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1303.

Subsequently, in step S1303, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is destroyed, and if it is destroyed, the process proceeds to step S1304, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1307. .. In step S1304, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a RAM area read / write check of the sub control device 262. Then, in step S1305, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is normal. If the RAM of the sub control device 262 is normal, the process proceeds to step S1306, and if it is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S1312. In step S1306, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 writes the data for the RAM destruction check for each area of the RAM 553, and sets the RAM destruction check data for determining that the data is destroyed if there is a read abnormality.

Then, in step S1307, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the power is turned on after the power is turned off. If the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S1308, otherwise the process proceeds to step S1309.

In step S1308, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 clears the RAM area other than the unprocessed RAM area. Specifically, the unprocessed RAM area is an area for storing information that causes a problem in the system when the data is cleared, and is an area of information that is desired to be retained except when the RAM area is destroyed. For example, a subcommand reception buffer and power-on information can be mentioned. When the main control device 261 turns off the power and the sub control device 262 resets (when a power cut notification command is received from the main control device 261), the RAM area other than the unprocessed RAM area is cleared.

In step S1309, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets interrupt enable. In step S1310, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the initial value of the RAM of the sub control device 262. In step S1311, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the effect initialization flag to "1" and shifts to the normal process shown in FIG. 24.

In step S1312, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 notifies the RAM abnormality and enters an infinite loop. For example, notification such as turning on a predetermined lamp unconditionally can be mentioned.

As shown in FIG. 24, in step S1401, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed from the start of the normal process. If 1 ms or more has passed, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1410.

In step S1402, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the lamp output process. Specifically, the lamp output is performed according to the variation pattern effect of the decorative symbol (third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42.

In step S1403, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 gives a power-on notification. Specifically, a power-on command is used to notify for 30 seconds.

In step S1404, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a customer waiting effect. Specifically, the title / still image is switched. That is, a so-called demo screen is displayed.

In step S1405, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the hold quantity display update process of the first symbol change. Specifically, this hold quantity display update process is a process for displaying the hold lamp 40c of the first symbol display device 40 also in the third symbol display device 42, and as shown in FIG. 39 described later. The hold display 90 (up to four like the hold lamp 40c) corresponding to the hold lamp 40c of the first symbol display device 40 is also performed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42. In FIG. 39, one hold display 90 is made corresponding to the fact that one hold lamp 40c of the first symbol display device 40 is lit. That is, there is one hold display 90 as shown by a solid line in FIG. 39, and the remaining three hold displays 90 are turned off as shown by a broken line. In the case of a pachinko machine that displays only with the hold lamp 40c of the first symbol display device 40, this process is not necessary.

In step S1406, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs frame button input monitoring / effect processing. Specifically, this frame button input monitoring / effect processing is a pachinko machine equipped with frame buttons (for example, four selection buttons 71 to 74 shown in FIG. 2, OK button 80, etc.) that can be pressed by the player. In the above, the purpose is to produce an effect for each model by pressing the frame button. Therefore, this process is not necessary for pachinko machines that do not have such a frame button.

In step S1407, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the lamp editing process. Specifically, the process of editing the lamp lighting pattern corresponding to (synchronized with) the variation pattern production of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 is performed.

In step S1408, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs sound editing / output processing. Specifically, the process of sounding (synchronizing) the sound corresponding to (synchronizing) the variation pattern production of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 (outputting voice, music, sound effect, etc.) is performed.

In step S1409, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the liquid crystal effect execution management process. Specifically, time management or the like for synchronizing the lamp, the sound, and the liquid crystal effect (the variation pattern effect of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42) is performed.

In step S1410, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a process of updating the value of a random number for determining the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to be performed by the third symbol display device 42 and the effect of the voice lamp. Specifically, this random number takes a value of, for example, "0" to "32767", and returns to "0" when the upper limit value "37268" is reached.

In step S1411, when the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 receives a command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 performs a process corresponding to each command.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 displays and controls a display command obtained by converting the fluctuation pattern designation command into a command when the fluctuation pattern designation command is received from the main control device 261. It is transmitted to the device 45. The fluctuation pattern specification command may be output as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 37, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 displays a stop display command obtained by converting the decorative symbol designation command into a command when the decorative symbol designation command from the main control device 261 is received. Send to. Further, when a notice command is generated in addition to the stop display command in the command conversion of the decorative symbol designation command, the notice command is also transmitted to the display control device 45. As this notice command, for example, the presence or absence of the appearance of a school of fish as a notice can be mentioned. Further, when the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 receives the total stop command (confirmation command) from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits the total stop command to the display control device 45 as it is.

In step S1412, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a command output process for outputting a command to the display control device 45 or the like. The CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 transmits, for example, various commands such as the above-mentioned display command and stop display command to the display control device 45.

In step S1413, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is destroyed. If the RAM is not destroyed, the process returns to step S1401, and if the RAM is destroyed, an infinite loop is entered.

In the display control device 45, the decorative symbol to be performed by the third symbol display device 42 based on each command (variation pattern designation command, decorative symbol designation command, advance notice effect command, all stop command) from the sub control device 262. The image generation control of the fluctuation pattern of is performed. Specifically, the display control device 45 executes an image generation process for the decorative symbol variation pattern in the third symbol display device 42, and generates, for example, an image at a frame rate of 30 (30 images per second). By storing those generated images in the video RAM 524 (for example, a frame buffer) and appropriately displaying them on the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol variation display on the third symbol display device 42 is realized. ing.

Hereinafter, each process by the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 34, and the process by the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36, but the contents of these processes will be better understood. In order to make it easier, first, the characteristic schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described first with reference to FIGS. 37 to 43.

FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the flow of various commands. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining three types of variation, that is, a variation for prediction, a variation for symbol sequence, and a variation for selection as a mode of variation display in the third symbol display device 42. FIG. 39 (a) is a diagram showing a display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 at the start of the game round in the case of the predictive variation, and FIG. 39 (b) is a diagram at the end of the game round in the case of the predictive variation. It is a figure which shows the display screen 42a of the 3rd symbol display device 42. FIG. 40 (a) is a diagram showing the appearance of 12 characters, and FIG. 40 (b) is an explanatory diagram arranged according to the type of character. FIG. 41A is a diagram showing the contents of the data display displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 when the player operates the four selection buttons 71 to 74 according to the type of character. FIG. 41B is a diagram showing the contents of the data display displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 when the player operates only one selection button 71. In FIG. 42 (a), the boss character is "Aa. In the figure showing the table for changing the deviation in the case of "golf", FIG. 42 (b), the boss character is "Db. It is a figure which shows the table for deviation change in the case of "ramen". FIG. 43 (a) is a diagram showing the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 in the first game round in the case of the selection variation, and FIG. 43 (b) is the first game in the case of the selection variation. It is a figure which shows the display screen 42a of the 3rd symbol display device 42 at the time.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has three types of variation, that is, a variation for prediction, a variation for symbol sequence, and a variation for selection as modes of variation display in the third symbol display device 42. It is equipped with.

Roughly speaking, as shown in FIG. 38, for example, the period from the start of the game until the data is displayed by the operation of the OK button 80 by the player (until the player predicts the boss character (winning symbol)) Each game is played with predictive variation (see FIG. 39). Then, for the period from the end of this data display (after the player predicts the boss character) to the jackpot state, each game time changes and displays the third symbol as shown in FIG. 10 instead of the prediction fluctuation. It is done by changing the symbol sequence. Then, for the period from the end of this jackpot state (after the end of the normal jackpot state or the latent probability variation jackpot state) to a maximum of 12 games, each game is performed with a variation for selection (see FIG. 43). ..

First, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), there are twelve predictive fluctuations in the game rounds that are triggered by the starting prize (the ball enters the first starting opening 33a or the second starting opening 33b). Characters are displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42, these are dynamically displayed, and as shown in FIG. 39 (b), this is a variation in which one character is left at the end, which is triggered by a start winning prize. If the winning / failing lottery in the game round performed as is unsuccessful (when the jackpot state is not reached), the last remaining character is displayed as an unsuccessful character, and the normal gaming state is maintained. That is, of the 12 characters, the boss character (winning symbol: winning character) is not displayed as the last one character in the prediction variation. In other words, the boss character is not selected as the character (stop character) remaining on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42. Therefore, if the winning or losing lottery in the game rounds that is triggered by the start winning is a hit (when it becomes a big hit state), the last one character (the boss character because it is a hit) is not displayed and the big hit state. (A state in which the large winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened for 16 rounds).

As shown in FIG. 40, there are four types of 12 characters: ball type, animal type, container type, and food type. For example, in the ball type, the first is a golf ball, the second is a rugby ball, and the third is. Second, there are three soccer balls. In the animal system, there are three, the first is a gorilla, the second is a camel, and the third is a rhino. In the container system, there are three, the first is a cradle, the second is a cooler box, and the third is a wallet. In the food system, the first is rice, the second is ramen, and the third is sandwiches. Then, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the first of each of the four systems is all marked with "go", and the second of each of the four systems is all marked with "la". The third one has "sa".

The pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment can input the boss character predicted by the player during the period of fluctuation for prediction, and when the character predicted by the player is the boss character, a predetermined privilege (big hit state) It has a function to give a suggestion as to whether the later gaming state is a latent probability changing gaming state or a normal gaming state).

Specifically, during the period of fluctuation for prediction, data is input to the pachinko machine 10 by allowing the player to freely use and operate the four selection buttons 71 to 74 for the out-of-game characters for each game. As shown in FIG. 38, when the player operates the OK button 80, the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 is made to display the data shown in FIG. 41 (a), and the lower right area (notification) of this data display is displayed. The player selects one character as the boss character from the boss character candidates (four characters of rugby B, golf B, ramen, and soccer B in FIG. 41 (a)) displayed in the display area), and the OK button 80. If the selected input character (character expected by the player) is a boss character, it is suggested whether the gaming state after the jackpot state is the latent probability changing gaming state or the normal gaming state. The player can know whether it is in the latent probability changing game state or the normal gaming state, and since it is in the latent probability changing game state (internally at a high probability), the player has a strong intention to continue the game. However, in the normal gaming state, if the player intends to end the game, the player can end the game once and for all (without rot). That is, there is no anxiety that the game may have ended in the latent probability change game state.

In addition, if the player makes a big hit before predicting the boss character in the fluctuation for prediction, there is a high possibility that the above privilege cannot be obtained, so it takes too much time to predict the boss character (many game times). Don't wait too long for it to run). Therefore, the player strives to predict the boss character by the time a large number of game times have passed.

As shown in FIG. 38, the fluctuation for prediction is the period from when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on until the next big hit is made before the data is displayed, or after the fluctuation for selection is displayed. It is performed during the period until the next big hit is made before the data is displayed, or after the probability change big hit until the data is displayed or the big hit is made before the data is displayed.

Next, the symbol sequence variation is performed in a game round triggered by a start winning prize (ball entry into the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b), as shown in FIG. 10 described above, with three decorations. This is a variation in which the third symbols (main decorative symbol SZ and sub-decorative symbol FZ) of the symbol rows L, M, and R are displayed in a variable manner and finally stopped.

Further, when the player predictively inputs the boss character in the above-mentioned data display (for example, when the player predictively inputs the golf ball as the boss character), the boss character predicted by the player (for example, when the golf ball is predicted and input as the boss character) as shown in FIG. Here, for example, a golf ball) is residently displayed on the lower right portion of the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42. With this resident display, the player can know the boss character that he / she expected at any time.

The selection variation is performed for a predetermined number of times (characters displayed in the notification display area of FIG. 41 (a)) triggered by a start winning prize (ball entry into the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b). As shown in FIG. 43, one character is displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 in order (character order) for each game of several minutes (up to 12 times). There is. This selection variation is a variation for showing whether or not the boss character predicted by the player himself is correct, and if the boss character is not correct, the player is given an opportunity to predict again.

Specifically, when the player operates the four selection buttons 71 to 74 according to the type of character for 60 game times from the start of the game, the third is as shown in FIG. 41 (a). Four characters, a rugby ball, a golf ball, a ramen, and a soccer ball, are displayed as boss character candidates in the notification display area in the lower right area of the data display of the symbol display device 42. In this case, the selection variation is performed four times. That is, these four characters are displayed one by one in the game times. For example, if the player predictively inputs a golf ball as a boss character and the answer is correct, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the estimated input golf ball (character) is input into the game after the jackpot state ends. Since it is displayed at the first time of each time, it can be shown that the player's prediction is correct (the prediction hits with one shot). If the answer is incorrect, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the soccer ball as another character that is neither the boss character (here, the rugby ball is the boss character) or the golf ball that the guess input is entered. Is displayed for the first time of the game round after the jackpot state ends, so the soccer ball displayed for the first time and the golf ball expected by the player do not match, so both are out of alignment (incorrect answer). Can be shown. Then, it is expected that either the remaining ramen or the rugby ball is the boss character, but in the acquisition message in the data display of FIG. 41 (a), based on "characters of the same type as the boss character do not appear very often". The player can understand that ramen is not a boss character. Therefore, if the player operates the OK button 80 with the rugby ball as the boss character and re-enters it by the time the second game round is started, the above-mentioned privilege (the game state after the jackpot state is hidden) depends on the boss character hit. Suggestions about whether the game is in a probabilistic game state or a normal game state) can be obtained.

Commands from the main control device 261 to the sub control device 262 (variation pattern specification command, decorative symbol specification command, all stop command (all stop command) regardless of which of the above-mentioned prediction variation, symbol sequence variation, and selection variation is executed. The confirmation command)) is the same, and the sub-control device 262 generates commands (display command and stop display command shown in FIG. 37) corresponding to the prediction variation, the symbol sequence variation, and the selection variation, and causes the display control device 45 to generate commands. By transmitting and controlling the display of the third symbol display device 42 by the display control device 45, the prediction variation, the symbol sequence variation, and the selection variation are displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37, the sub-control device 262 transmits a prediction variation start command, a data display start command, a symbol sequence variation start command, and a selection variation start command to the display control device 45. Then, the display control device 45 starts the prediction variation, the data display, the symbol sequence variation, and the selection variation based on these start commands from the sub control device 262.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37, the sub control device 262 generates a display command based on the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control device 261 and stops the display command based on the decorative symbol designation command from the main control device 261. Is generated, and these commands are transmitted to the display control device 45. Then, the display control device 45 executes and controls the prediction variation, the data display, the symbol sequence variation, and the selection variation based on the display command and the stop display command from the sub control device 262.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37, the sub control device 262 generates a display opening command based on the opening command from the main control device 261 and transmits this display opening command to the display control device 45. Then, the display control device 45 executes the start of the jackpot opening (for example, 5 seconds) based on the display opening command from the sub control device 262. Further, as shown in FIG. 37, the sub control device 262 generates a display ending command based on the ending command from the main control device 261 and transmits this display ending command to the display control device 45. Then, the display control device 45 executes the start of the jackpot ending (for example, 5 seconds) based on the display ending command from the sub control device 262.

Further, as shown in FIG. 37, the sub control device 262 sets a command in the process of updating the hold quantity display based on the winning command from the main control device 261 and transmits this command to the display control device 45. Then, the display control device 45 updates the hold display based on the command from the sub control device 262. In addition, the sub control device 262 transmits a congratulations command and a disappointing command to the display control device 45. Then, the display control device 45 notifies that the boss character prediction by the player has been hit, for example, for about 2 seconds, based on the congratulations command from the sub control device 262. Further, the display control device 45 notifies, for example, about 2 seconds that the boss character prediction by the player is wrong, based on a disappointing command from the sub control device 262.

As shown in FIG. 39, in the state where the prediction variation is executed, the mini symbol variation display (specific display in the present invention) is performed by the mini symbol display unit 91 in the upper right corner of the display screen 42a. The mini symbol display unit 91 includes a display unit 91a that displays "○" indicating winning and a display unit 91b that displays "x" indicating a loss. Then, in this mini symbol variation display, the "○" display indicating winning and the "x" display indicating a loss are synchronized with the prediction variation ("○" and "x" are alternately lit). It starts (for example, it is displayed in blue in the period until it reaches reach), and it changes in red in the period corresponding to the reach period of the symbol (for example, 11 seconds at low probability and 8 seconds at high probability). It is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 39 (b), "x" is stopped and displayed in blue, for example, in synchronization with the display of the out-of-character character.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, even in the state where the symbol sequence variation is executed, the mini symbol variation display is performed by the mini symbol display unit 91 in the upper right corner of the display screen 42a. Further, as shown in FIG. 43, even in the state where the selection variation is executed, the mini symbol variation display is performed by the mini symbol display unit 91 in the upper right corner of the display screen 42a. Further, as shown in FIG. 41, even in the state of data display, the mini symbol display unit 91 performs the mini symbol variation display in the upper right corner of the display screen 42a.

Here, the frame button input monitoring / effect processing of step S1406 shown in FIG. 24 by the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 28. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring / effect processing by the sub control device 262. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the selection button input monitoring process by the sub control device 262. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an OK button input monitoring / effect processing by the sub control device 262. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing data display processing by the sub control device 262.

As shown in FIG. 25, the sub control device 262 performs frame button input monitoring / effect processing. Specifically, first, in step S1501, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs selection button input monitoring / effect processing.

<Selection button input monitoring / effect processing>
Here, the selection button input monitoring / effect processing will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 26, in step S1601, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 monitors the inputs of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 shown in FIG. In step S1602, when any of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 is operated by the player (that is, when the operation of the operated selection buttons 71 to 74 is detected, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 is detected. ) Proceeds to step S1603, and if the selection buttons 71 to 74 have not been operated, this process ends.

In step S1603, the prediction fluctuation flag indicating that the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 is in a state of displaying the prediction variation shown in FIG. 39 on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 may be "1". If the result is, the process proceeds to step S1604, and if the predictive fluctuation flag is “0”, this process ends.

In step S1604, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 stores the data in which the selection buttons 71 to 74 are operated (pressed). Specifically, the operated selection buttons 71 to 74 and the character at the time of the operation are detected, and the operated character is stored for each of the selection buttons 71 to 74 (4 × 12 storage area). , The number of operations is stored for each of the 12 characters regardless of the difference between the selection buttons 71 to 74.

Next, returning to FIG. 25, in step S1502, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the OK button input monitoring / effect processing, and ends this processing.

<OK button input monitoring / directing processing>
Here, the OK button input monitoring / effect processing will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27.

As shown in FIG. 27, in step S1701, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 monitors the input of the OK button 80 shown in FIG.

In step S1702, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1703 if the data display flag is "1", and proceeds to step S1704 if the data display flag is "0".

In step S1703, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a data display process and ends this process. This data display process will be described later with reference to FIG. 28.

In step S1704, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S1705 when the OK button 80 is operated by the player (that is, when the operation of the OK button 80 is detected), and the operation of the OK button 80 is performed. If not, this process ends.

In step S1705, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1706 if the validity determination period flag of the OK button 80 is "1", and performs this process if the validity determination period flag of the OK button 80 is "0". finish.

In step S1706, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1707 if the predictive fluctuation flag is "1", and proceeds to step S1711 if the predictive fluctuation flag is "0".

In step S1707, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1708 when the OK button 80 is pressed and held for 1 second or longer, and proceeds to step S1709 when it is less than 1 second.

In step S1708, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the boss clear flag to "1" and ends this process.

In step S1709, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the data display flag to "1" and proceeds to step S1710. In step S1710, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the timer value to "180,000" and ends this process. This timer is decremented by 1 count every 1 millisecond, and the value of the timer becomes "0" after 3 minutes (180 seconds x 1000 milliseconds = 180000).

Going back a little, in step S1711, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1712 if the latent mode flag is "1", and proceeds to step S1716 if the latent mode flag is "0".

In step S1712, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S1713 if it is a game time to display the boss character, and proceeds to step S1717 otherwise.

In step S1713, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a congratulations command and proceeds to step S1714. In step S1714, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a high-probability or low-probability state notification command, and proceeds to step S1715. In step S1715, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the latent mode flag to "0", the notification detection flag to "0", the latent mode end flag to "1", and ends this process.

Returning a little, in step S1716, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S1717 if the game round for displaying the boss character is completed, and ends this process otherwise.

In step S1717, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets a disappointing command and proceeds to step S1718. In step S1718, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 ends the effective period of pressing the OK button 80, and proceeds to step S1715. In step S1715, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the latent mode flag to "0", the notification detection flag to "0", the latent mode end flag to "1", and ends this process.

<Data display processing>
Here, the data display process in step S1703 described above will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28.

As shown in FIG. 28, in step S1801, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a timer subtraction that decrements by 1 count every 1 millisecond.

In step S1802, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S1803 if the timer value is "0", and proceeds to step S1806 if it is not "0".

In step S1803, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 stores the notification character when the OK button 80 is operated (pressed) or when the OK button 80 is pressed and the valid period ends, and the process proceeds to step S1804.

In step S1804, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the determination flag to "1" when the notification character matches the boss character, and proceeds to step S1805.

In step S1805, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the notification detection flag to "1". This notification detection flag becomes "1" when there is a boss character notification operation by the player.

In step S1806, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1807 and clears the timer (sets the timer value to "0") when there is no firing operation of the game ball launch handle 18 for 10 seconds, as described above. The process proceeds to step S1803.

In step S1808, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S1803 described above when the OK button 80 is operated by the player (that is, when the operation of the OK button 80 is detected), and the OK button 80 is pressed. If no operation has been performed, this process ends.

As described above, in the data display process, when the OK button 80 is pressed in 1 second or less in the fluctuation for prediction, the data is displayed on the display screen 42a as shown in FIG. 41, and the player can display the data on the game ball launch handle 18. If the game ball is continuously launched by operating the game ball, it can be displayed for up to 3 minutes. If the player stops the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 and the game ball is not launched, the game ball is not launched. , Can be displayed for up to 10 seconds. That is, the player who predicts the boss character while continuing the game is given preferential treatment over the player who stops the game and predicts the boss character.

Next, the liquid crystal effect execution management process of step S1409 shown in FIG. 24 by the sub control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 34.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the liquid crystal effect execution management process by the sub control device 262. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an OK button validity determination period setting process by the sub control device 262. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a display mode setting process by the sub control device 262. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an open / close mode (big hit) display setting process by the sub control device 262. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a variation display mode setting process by the sub control device 262. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the selection variation-related processing by the sub control device 262.

<OK button validity judgment period setting process>
As shown in FIG. 29, in step S1901, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the OK button validity determination period setting process. The OK button validity determination period setting process will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 30, in step S2001, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2002 if the validity period determination flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2008 if the validity period determination flag is "0". ..

In step S2002, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2003 if it is the timing of the end of the game round, and proceeds to step S2004 otherwise. In step S2004, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2007 if the symbol string changing flag is "1", and ends this process if the symbol string changing flag is "0".

In step S2003, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2005 if the warning flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2006 if the prediction flag is "0".

In step S2005, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2007 if it is a big hit, and ends this process otherwise.

In step S2006, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2007 if the latent mode flag is "1", and ends this process if the latent mode flag is "0".

In step S2007, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the validity determination period flag to "0" and ends this process.

In step S2008, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2009 if the predictive fluctuation flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2010 if the predictive fluctuation flag is "0".

In step S2009, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the validity determination period flag to "1" and ends this process.

In step S2010, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2011 if it is the game rotation start timing, and ends this process otherwise.

In step S2011, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2009 if it is a game time to display the boss character, and ends this process otherwise.

<Selection button validity judgment period setting process>
Returning to the liquid crystal effect execution process shown in FIG. 29, in step S1902, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the selection button validity determination period setting process.

The selection button validity determination period setting process is performed in the prediction variation shown in FIG. 38, for example, 0.5 seconds immediately before the confirmation of the stopped character (confirmation of the last character) as shown in FIG. 39 (b). The period from 1 to 5 seconds is set as the valid period.

It should be noted that the reason why the valid period starts from 0.5 seconds immediately before the confirmation of the stopped character is that the player may operate (press) the selection buttons 71 to 74 immediately before the confirmation. This is to ensure that Even if the number of seconds is other than 0.5 seconds, the time within the time range from the time when the stopped character becomes clear to the player until the stopped character is determined may be adopted.

Further, the reason why the above-mentioned 5 seconds is set is that the operation (pressing) of the selection buttons 71 to 74 by the player is surely detected even when the following various fluctuation patterns are continuously executed. This is to enable.

For example, as the fluctuation pattern at the time of low probability, the first fluctuation pattern at the time of low probability where the display period is, for example, 10 seconds, the second fluctuation pattern at the time of low probability, where the display period is, for example, 15 seconds, and the display period is, for example, 20. A third variation pattern with a low probability of seconds can be mentioned. In addition, the longer the display time, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Examples of the fluctuation pattern at the time of high probability include a first fluctuation pattern at the time of high probability in which the display period is, for example, 7 seconds, and a second fluctuation pattern at the time of high probability, in which the display period is, for example, 15 seconds. In addition, the longer the display time, the higher the expectation of a big hit. Further, each of these five types of fluctuation patterns is set to indicate that one character remains from twelve characters in the latter two seconds.

The fluctuation pattern with the shortest display time is the first fluctuation pattern (7 seconds) at the time of high probability, and even when the first fluctuation pattern (7 seconds) at the time of high probability is continuously displayed, the fluctuation pattern at the later high probability 4.5 seconds after the start of the first fluctuation pattern, the detection period of the selection buttons 71 to 74 for the stopped character in the previous high-probability first fluctuation pattern ends, and the later high-probability first Since 12 characters are still displayed in the fluctuation pattern, the sub-control device 262 is associated with the relationship between the display of the stopped character in the game and the operation (pressing) of the selection buttons 71 to 74 related to the stopped character. Can be remembered. Further, since the selection buttons 71 to 74 can be operated when the stopped character is confirmed (may be immediately before the confirmation) or after the confirmation and within the first half period when the fluctuation pattern of the next game round is started. , It is easy to operate from the player's point of view.

<Display mode setting process>
Returning to the liquid crystal effect execution process shown in FIG. 29, in step S1903, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the display mode setting process. This display mode setting process will be described below with reference to FIG. 31.

As shown in FIG. 31, in step S2101, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2102 if it is the effect initialization flag or the latent mode end flag “1”, and proceeds to the effect initialization flag and the latent mode end flag. If both of the above are "0", the process proceeds to step S2105.

In step S2102, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the effect initialization flag to “0”, sets the latent mode end flag to “0”, and proceeds to step S2103. In step S2103, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the predictive fluctuation flag to “1” and proceeds to step S2104. In step S2104, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the prediction fluctuation start command, and proceeds to step S2106.

In step S2105, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2106 if the boss clear flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2107 if the boss clear flag is "0".

In step S2106, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a boss character setting process for setting a boss character from the 12 characters shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and 40.

In step S2107, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2108 if the data display flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2115 if the data display flag is "0".

In step S2108, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2112 if the notification detection flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2109 if the notification detection flag is "0". That is, when the data display flag is "1" in step S2107 and the notification detection flag is "0" in step S2108 to proceed to step S2109, the prediction fluctuation is in progress or the data is being displayed, and in step S2107. When the data display flag is "1" and the notification detection flag is "1" in step S2108, the process proceeds to step S2112, which means that the data display is completed.

In step S2109, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2110 if the predictive fluctuation flag is "1", and ends this process if the predictive fluctuation flag is "0".

In step S2110, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the predictive fluctuation flag to “1” and proceeds to step S2111. In step S2111, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets a data display start command including information on the operation (pressing) of the selection buttons 71 to 74 from the boss determination to the present and the history of the auxiliary effect, and performs this process. finish.

In step S2112, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the data display flag to “0” and proceeds to step S2113. In step S2113, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the symbol sequence changing flag to “1” and proceeds to step S2114. In step S2114, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the symbol sequence variation start command and ends this process.

In step S2115, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2116 if it is the end timing of the jackpot ending other than the probability variation jackpot, and ends this process otherwise.

In step S2116, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the latent mode flag to "1" and proceeds to step S2117. In step S2117, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the latent mode start command and ends this process.

<Open / close mode (big hit) display setting process>
Returning to the liquid crystal effect execution process shown in FIG. 29, in step S1904, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the open / close mode (big hit) display setting process. This open / close mode (big hit) display setting process will be described below with reference to FIG. 32.

As shown in FIG. 32, in step S2201, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2202 if it has received the opening command, and proceeds to step S2204 otherwise.

In step S2202, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the display opening command and proceeds to step S2203. In step S2203, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the predictive fluctuation flag to "0", the data display flag to "0", and the symbol sequence fluctuation flag to "0". The changing flag for selection is set to "0", and this process ends.

In step S2204, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2205 if the ending command has been received, and ends this process otherwise.

In step S2205, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the display ending command and ends this process.

<Variable display mode setting process>
Returning to the liquid crystal effect execution process shown in FIG. 29, in step S1905, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the variable display mode setting process and ends this process. This variation display mode setting process will be described below with reference to FIG. 33.

As shown in FIG. 33, in step S2301, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2302 if it has received the variation pattern designation command, and proceeds to step S2309 if it has not received it.

In step S2302, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2303 if the predictive fluctuation flag or the data display flag is "1", and the prediction fluctuation flag and the data display flag are "0". If so, the process proceeds to step S2305.

In step S2303, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the auxiliary effect determination process, and proceeds to step S2304. In step S2304, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets a display command including an auxiliary effect, and ends this process.

In step S2305, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2306 if the symbol sequence changing flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2307 if the symbol sequence changing flag is "0".

In step S2306, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the display command for the symbol sequence variation, and ends this process.

In step S2307, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2308 if the latent mode flag is "1", and ends this process if the latent mode flag is "0".

In step S2308, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs the selection variation-related process and ends the process. The selection variation-related processing will be described later.

In step S2309, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2310 if it has received the decorative symbol designation command, and ends this process if it has not received it.

In step S2310, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2311 if the predictive fluctuation flag or the data display flag is "1", and the prediction fluctuation flag and the data display flag are "0". If so, the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2311, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a stop character determination process and proceeds to step S2312. In step S2312, a stop display command by the stop character is set, and this process ends.

Specifically, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 includes a counter (which becomes a value of any of 0 to 119) for selecting an outlier character, and the value of this counter is stored in the ROM 552. The out-of-order character (stop character) is determined depending on which of the out-of-variation table as shown in 42 corresponds to.

For example, the boss character is "Aa. In the case of "golf ball", as shown in FIG. 42, the boss character (golf ball) has no value, and if the counter value is 0 to 1, it becomes a rugby ball, and the counter value is 2 to 2. If it is 3, it becomes a soccer ball, if the counter value is 4 to 29, it becomes a gorilla, if the counter value is 30 to 44, it becomes a camel, if the counter value is 45 to 59, it becomes a die, and the counter value. If is 60 to 69, it is a cradle, if the counter value is 70 to 79, it is a cooler box, if the counter value is 80 to 89, it is a wallet, and if the counter value is 90 to 99, it is rice. If the value of the counter is 100 to 109, it is ramen, and if the value of the counter is 110 to 119, it is sandwich. As shown in FIG. 42 (a), the character described as "No. 1" has a selection frequency of 26/120, and the character described as "No. 2" has a selection frequency of 15/120. The character described as "No. 3" has a selection frequency of 10/120, and the character described as "No. 4" has a selection frequency of 2/120.

In step S2313, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2314 if the symbol sequence changing flag or the latent mode flag is "1", and if the symbol sequence changing flag and the latent mode flag are "0", the present End the process.

In step S2314, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets a stop display command based on the stop symbol, and ends this process.

<Variation-related processing for selection>
Here, the selection variation-related processing in step S2308 described above will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 34.

As shown in FIG. 34, in step S2401, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2402 if the notification detection flag is “1”, and proceeds to step S2403 if the notification detection flag is “0”.

In step S2403, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets a character display command so as to display 12 types of characters in order for each game. For example, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines the order of 12 types of characters by lottery (for example, randomly determined), and executes a selection variation for displaying the 12 types of characters in the determined order. In addition, 12 kinds of characters may be displayed in the selection variation in a predetermined order without performing a lottery or the like.

In step S2402, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2404 if it is the first game in the latent mode, and proceeds to step S2408 otherwise.

In step S2404, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 proceeds to step S2405 if the determination flag is "1", and proceeds to step S2407 if the determination flag is "0".

In step S2405, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets the boss character display command and proceeds to step S2406. In step S2406, the determination flag is set to "0" and this process ends.

In step S2407, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 sets a character display command other than the boss character and the notification character among the X characters whose data is displayed, and ends this process.

In step S2408, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 proceeds to step S2409 if it is the 2nd to Xth game times of the latent mode, and ends this process otherwise.

In step S2409, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 issues a character display command so as to sequentially display the remaining characters other than the characters displayed in the previous game times among the X characters displayed in the data for each game time. Set and end this process.

Here, each flag described above will be described.
The effect initialization flag is set to "1" when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, and is set to "0" when the prediction fluctuation starts. This is to set the predictive fluctuation flag to "1" and to execute the boss character determination process.

The changing flag for prediction is set to "1" at the mode setting immediately after the power is turned on, at the start of the normal mode (pseudo-normal mode), and at the start of the probability change mode, and at the start of data display (pressing the OK button 80) and the jackpot state. It is set to "0" when it occurs.

The data display flag is set to "1" when the OK button 80 is pressed in the prediction fluctuation, and is set to "0" when the notification operation is started and the jackpot state occurs during data display.

The symbol changing flag is set to "1" when the notification is detected (when the OK button 80 is pressed in the prediction fluctuation), and is set to "0" when the jackpot state occurs.

The latent mode flag is set to "1" at the end of the jackpot state (excluding the probability change jackpot state), and at the end of the selection variation (latent probability variation state) (the game round to display the boss character in the selection variation ends, or , The OK button 80 is pressed in the game times before the boss character is displayed in the selection variation) is set to "0".

The latency mode end flag is set to "1" at the end of the selection variation (latent probability variation state) and to "0" at the start of the prediction variation.

The boss clear flag is set to "1" when the boss is cleared (hold down the OK button 80 during the prediction fluctuation), and is set to "0" when the boss character is determined.

The notification detection flag is set when the notification operation is performed (when the OK button 80 is pressed when the player determines the boss character during data display, or when the pressing valid period of the OK button 80 ends in the data display). 1 ”is set, and at the end of the selection variation (latent probability variation state) (the game round for displaying the boss character in the selection variation ends, or the OK button 80 in the game round before the boss character is displayed in the selection variation. (Press) is set to "0".

The determination flag is set to "1" when the notification operation is correct, and is set to "0" when the first game round of the selection variation is started.

Next, the normal processing of the display control device 45 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a normal process of the display control device 45. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a switching process of the display mode and the like by the display control device 45.

In step S3001, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs a command input process for inputting various commands transmitted from the sub control device 262, and proceeds to step S3002. These various commands include, for example, a display command, a stop display command, a display opening command, a display ending command, a demo start command, a prediction fluctuation start command, a data display start command, a symbol sequence fluctuation start command, and a latent mode start command. , Congratulations command, sorry command, etc.

In step S3002, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs a display mode switching process (display of prediction variation, data display, symbol sequence variation, selection variation, jackpot opening, jackpot ending, etc.), and proceeds to step S3003. .. Here, the switching process of the display mode and the like will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36, in step S3101, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 proceeds to step S3102 if the prediction fluctuation start command is received, and proceeds to step S3103 otherwise.

In step S3102, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 starts the prediction variation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), the display control device 45 dynamically displays 12 characters on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42, and as shown in FIG. 39 (b). Finally, the display control of the third symbol display device 42 is performed so as to perform a variable display that leaves one out-of-character character.

In step S3103, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 proceeds to step S3104 if it has received the data display start command, and proceeds to step S3105 otherwise.

In step S3104, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 starts data display. Specifically, the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to display the data as shown in FIG. 41 (a).

The upper left side of the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 is an area for displaying the grace time until the player predicts and inputs the boss character (“1 minute 58 seconds remaining” in FIG. 41 (a)). is there. In addition, the right part of the upper left part is an auxiliary effect (as a message to the player, "There are not many characters of the same type as the boss character" or "If any of the" ball "types are boss characters, the" animal "type It is an area to display "I often get out" and "When" rice "is a boss character," golf ball "is often out"). Further, in the lower left half of the display screen 42a, the total number of operations (presses) of the selection buttons 71 to 74 (“60 times in total” in FIG. 41 (a)) and the operations of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 This is an area for displaying the number of (presses) and the corresponding character type. Further, the lower right half of the display screen 42a is an area in which the boss character candidate is displayed by the player properly using the four selection buttons 71 to 74.

In step S3105, if the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 has received the symbol sequence variation start command, the process proceeds to step S3106, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3107.

In step S3106, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 starts the symbol sequence variation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control device 45 variablely displays the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decorative symbol FZ of the three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R, and finally stops and displays them. The display control of the third symbol display device 42 is performed so as to display.

In step S3107, if the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 has received the selection fluctuation start command, the process proceeds to step S3108, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3109.

In step S3108, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 starts the selection variation. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 43, the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to perform a variable display that displays only one character in the game times.

In step S3109, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 proceeds to step S3110 if it has received the display opening command, and proceeds to step S3111 otherwise. In step S3110, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start the display of the jackpot opening.

In step S3111, if the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 has received the display ending command, the process proceeds to step S3112, otherwise the process ends. In step S3112, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the third symbol display device 42 so as to start displaying the jackpot ending.

Returning to FIG. 35, in step S3003, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines the stop symbol in the case of the symbol sequence variation, determines the stop character in the case of the prediction variation, and proceeds to step S3004.

In step S3004, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines the variation display mode, and proceeds to step S3005.

In step S3005, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines an auxiliary effect (a message provided and displayed to the player as shown in FIG. 41A), and proceeds to step S3006.

In step S3006, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display image of the third symbol display device 42.

For example, in the prediction variation, the display control device 45 displays 12 characters as shown in FIG. 39 (a), and finally displays the out-of-character characters as shown in FIG. 39 (b). The third symbol display device 42 is displayed and controlled.

Further, in the symbol row variation, as shown in FIG. 10, the display control device 45 displays the main decorative symbol SZ and the sub-decoration in each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42. In addition to displaying the symbol variation of the symbol SZ, the third symbol is displayed so that the player displays the character predicted and input as the boss character at the right corner of the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42. Display control of the device 42.

Further, in the selection variation, as shown in FIG. 43, the display control device 45 displays the third symbol on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 so that only one character is displayed in the game times. Display control of the device 42.

In step S3007, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 performs other processing (demo, hold display, etc.).

For example, when performing a demo effect display, the display control device 45 sends a message for explanation to the player to understand the game content, such as "If you can predict the rarest boss character, press the OK button! ] And "Characters are roughly divided into four types! ] And "It's easy to count if you use 4 selection buttons (round, triangle, square and diamond-shaped operation buttons in plan view) for each character type! ] Or "If you press and hold the OK button, the boss character will be re-determined! ] And the like are displayed and controlled on the demo screen as a part of the demo movie.

In step S3008, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed from the start of the normal process. If 1 ms or more has passed, the process returns to step S3001, and if not, the process returns to step S3008.

The third symbol display device 42 described above corresponds to the display means described later, the four selection buttons 71 to 74 described above correspond to the operation means, and the data processing function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the data processing means. The suggestion content display control function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the suggestion content display control means, the setting function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the setting means, and the RAM 553 described above corresponds to the storage means. The condition continuation function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the condition continuation means, and the display effect generation ratio setting function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the display effect generation ratio setting means.

Further, the jackpot random number counter C1 described above corresponds to the winning / failing lottery means, the correctness determination function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the correctness determination means, and the result display control function of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the result display control means. The above-mentioned privilege giving function of the sub control device 262 corresponds to the privilege giving means, and the above-mentioned reinput giving function of the sub control device 262 corresponds to the reinput giving means.

Further, the display mode setting processing function (see FIG. 31) of the sub control device 262 described above corresponds to the determination means, and among the variation display mode setting functions of the sub control device 262 described above, steps S2302 to S2304 and steps S2309 to S2312 ( (See FIG. 33) corresponds to the first display control means, and steps S2305 and S2306 and steps S2313 and S2314 (see FIG. 33) of the above-mentioned variable display mode setting functions of the sub control device 262 correspond to the second display control means. To do. The mini symbol display unit 91 corresponds to the variable light emission display unit, and the “◯” display unit 91a indicating winning and the “x” display unit 91b indicating a loss correspond to the light emission display unit.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the jackpot state which is advantageous for the player is based on the starting prize (the ball enters the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b). A third symbol display device 42 that displays one character selected from a plurality of (12) characters that notify the presence or absence of occurrence, four selection buttons 71 to 74 that can be operated by the player, and a third. Based on the related data in which the character (out-of-character) confirmed and displayed at the end of the game on the symbol display device 42 and the selection buttons 71 to 74 operated by the player for the out-of-character are associated with each other, the out-of-game character and the game Data processing for obtaining the relationship with the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74 properly used by the person (data processing function), and data suggesting predetermined information (boss character candidate) regarding the character based on the obtained relationship. A sub-control device 262 that controls the display (suggestion content display control function) on the third symbol display device 42 is provided.

Therefore, the player can arbitrarily use and operate the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 according to the type and contents of the character (out-of-character) displayed on the third symbol display device 42. .. That is, the player himself can decide how to properly use the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74. For example, when the player performs a proper operation, it becomes related data having a relationship between the type of the out-of-character and the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74, and the sub control device 262 is based on the related data. Therefore, the relationship between the out-of-order character and the operation content properly used by the player can be obtained, and the sub-control device 262 displays data suggesting a boss character on the third symbol display device 42 based on the relationship. Since the display is controlled, it is possible to display data that reflects the proper use operation by the player, and the better the proper use operation, the better the data display. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), when four selection buttons 71 to 74 are used properly for each character type, the notification display area is a boss character candidate from all 12 characters. 4 characters (rugby B, golf B, ramen, soccer B) are narrowed down and displayed.

On the other hand, for example, when the player does not perform the proper use operation (for example, when only one selection button 71 is operated regardless of the type and content of the outlier character displayed on the third symbol display device 42). Or, when the player does not operate the selection buttons 71 to 74 at all, the related data has no relation between the type of the outlier character and the operation content of the selection buttons 71 to 74, and the sub control device 262 has the relation. It is not possible to determine the sex, and the data display that suggests the boss character is not enriched.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), when only one selection button 71 is operated, the type is not displayed in the character type column, and for example, six are displayed in the notification display area. Characters are displayed, and the narrowing down of boss character candidates is not sufficient. If a big hit occurs in the symbol variation after this data display, the selection variation is performed 6 times after the jackpot state (that is, these 6 characters are displayed in order).

Further, when the player does not operate the selection buttons 71 to 74 at all, the type is not displayed in the character type column, and all 12 characters are still displayed in the notification display area, and the boss character candidate No narrowing down is done. If a big hit occurs in the symbol variation after this data display, the selection variation is performed 12 times after the jackpot state (that is, all 12 characters that have not been narrowed down are displayed in order). ..

In this way, the data display is enhanced depending on the proper use of the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74. Therefore, the player devises the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74 to increase the awareness of participation in the game and the selection button. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the fun of the game using 71 to 74.

In addition, based on the starting prize (ball entry into the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b), among a plurality of (12) characters that notify the presence or absence of a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player. The sub-control device 262 includes a third symbol display device 42 that displays one selected character and four selection buttons 71 to 74 that can be operated by the player, and the sub-control device 262 plays a game on the third symbol display device 42. The operation validity period of the selection buttons 71 to 74 for the character (outlier character) confirmed and displayed at the end of the round is set for each character (setting function), and the outlier character confirmed and displayed on the third symbol display device 42 and The RAM 553 stores related data associated with the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74 performed by the player during the operation validity period of the out-of-character, and the out-of-character and the player are based on the related data stored in the RAM 553. Performs data processing to obtain a relationship with the operation content properly used by (data processing function), and based on the obtained relationship, displays data suggesting predetermined information (boss character candidate) regarding the character in the third symbol display device. Display control is performed on 42 (suggestion content display control function).

Therefore, the player can arbitrarily use and operate the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 according to the type and contents of the character (out-of-character) displayed on the third symbol display device 42. .. That is, the player himself can decide how to properly use the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74. For example, when a player performs a proper operation, it becomes related data having a relationship between the type of character and the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74, and this related data is accumulated in RAM 553 and stored. Then, the sub-control device 262 can obtain the relationship between the out-of-order character and the operation content properly used by the player based on the related data stored in the RAM 553, and based on the obtained relationship, the boss character is generated. Since the suggested data display is controlled by the third symbol display device 42, the data display can reflect the proper use operation by the player, and the better the proper use operation, the better the data display. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), when four selection buttons 71 to 74 are used properly for each character type, four characters (rugby B) are used as boss character candidates in the notification display area. , Golf B, Ramen, Soccer B).

On the other hand, for example, when the player does not perform the proper use operation (for example, when only one selection button 71 is operated regardless of the type and content of the character displayed on the third symbol display device 42). When the player does not operate the selection buttons 71 to 74 at all, the related data has no relation between the character type and the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74, and the sub control device 262 determines the relation. It cannot be requested, and the data display suggesting the boss character is not enriched. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), when only one selection button 71 is operated, the type is not displayed in the character type column, and six characters are displayed in the notification display area. Is displayed, and the narrowing down of boss character candidates is not sufficient. Further, when the player does not operate the selection buttons 71 to 74 at all, the type is not displayed in the character type column, and all 12 characters are still displayed in the notification display area, and the boss character candidate No narrowing down is done.

In this way, the data display is enhanced depending on the proper use of the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74. Therefore, the player devises the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74 to increase the awareness of participation in the game and the selection button. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of improving the fun of the game using 71 to 74.

Further, as shown in FIG. 40, the total number of characters is 12, and these 12 characters are classified into 4 types, and the 4 selection buttons 71 to 74 are individually operated. It enables four operation contents. That is, since the number of selection buttons 71 to 74 is intentionally set to 4, which is insufficient for the total number of characters (12), the selection buttons 71 to 74 should be assigned to the total number of characters (12) on a one-to-one basis for operation. Therefore, it is possible to provide an opportunity for the player to decide how to properly use the four selection buttons 71 to 74. Further, when the player notices that the characters are classified into four, the four selection buttons 71 to 74 can be operated according to the classification of the characters.

Further, the sub-control device 262 sets one character selected from the twelve characters as the boss character (hit character) and the other characters as the out-of-characters as the occurrence of an advantageous jackpot state or the establishment of the condition change. Since it continues until it becomes (condition continuation function), the player can predict which of the 12 characters is the boss character until an advantageous jackpot state occurs or the condition change is established. It becomes. Then, since the sub control device 262 sets the generation rate of the characters in the classification to which the boss character belongs lower than that of the characters in the other classifications (display effect generation rate setting function), four characters correspond to the classification of the characters. When the selection buttons 71 to 74 of are operated, the player can specify the classification to which the boss character belongs because the operation of the selection buttons 71 to 74 corresponding to the classification to which the boss character belongs is small, and the boss character by the player can be specified. Prediction accuracy can be improved.

In the game times in the prediction variation, a variation effect is performed in which one character is finally displayed from the 12 characters, and one of the 12 characters is the boss character (the boss character). It may be a winning character) and may be finally displayed by a losing character other than the boss character in the losing game times. In this case, the player can use the operation unit properly to improve the prediction accuracy of the hit identification information (for example, the boss character or the hit character) by the player.

Further, the sub-control device 262 sets a condition that one character selected from a plurality of (12) characters is a boss character (hit character) and a character other than the boss character is an out-of-character, which is advantageous for the player. The main control device 261 has a condition continuation function that continues until the occurrence of the above-mentioned or the condition change is satisfied, and the main control device 261 draws a lottery as to whether or not the jackpot state has occurred based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (starting prize). The pachinko machine 10 includes a third symbol display device 42 that displays a missed character when a winning / losing lottery is performed by the jackpot random number counter C1 and the result is a loss, and four player-operable pachinko machines. The sub-control device 262 includes selection buttons 71 to 74, and the sub-control device 262 operates the selection buttons 71 to 74 performed by the player on the out-of-character characters that are confirmed and displayed in the game times on the third symbol display device 42 and the out-of-game characters. Based on the data processing function that performs data processing to obtain the relationship between the content and the operation content properly used by the player based on the related data associated with the content, and based on the relationship obtained in this data processing. The suggestion content display control function that controls the display of data display suggesting predetermined information (boss character candidates) regarding the prediction of the boss character on the third symbol display device 42, and the character that the player guessed and input as the boss character from the 12 characters It is equipped with a correct / incorrect determination function for determining whether or not the character is a boss character, and a result display control function for displaying and controlling the determination result by this correct / incorrect determination function.

Therefore, the player can arbitrarily use and operate the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74 according to the type and contents of the character (out-of-character) displayed on the third symbol display device 42. .. That is, the player himself can decide how to properly use the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74. For example, when the player performs a proper operation, the related data has a relationship between the type of the out-of-character character and the operation contents of the four selection buttons 71 to 74, and the sub-control device 262 adds the related data to the related data. Based on this, the relationship between the out-of-character and the operation content properly used by the player can be obtained, and based on the obtained relationship, a data display suggesting predetermined information (boss character candidate) regarding the prediction of the winning character is displayed. Since the display is controlled, it is possible to display data that reflects the proper use operation by the player, and the better the proper use operation, the better the data display. For example, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), when four selection buttons 71 to 74 are used properly for each character type, the notification display area is a boss character candidate from all 12 characters. 4 characters (rugby B, golf B, ramen, soccer B) are narrowed down and displayed.

On the other hand, for example, when the player does not perform the proper use operation (when only one selection button 71 is operated regardless of the type and content of the outlier character displayed on the third symbol display device 42), When the player does not operate the selection buttons 71 to 74 at all, the related data has no relation between the type of the outlier character and the operation content of the selection buttons 71 to 74, and the sub control device 262 determines the relation. It cannot be obtained, and the data display that suggests predetermined information (boss character candidate) regarding the prediction of the boss character is not enriched. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), when only one selection button 71 is operated, the type is not displayed in the character type column, and for example, six are displayed in the notification display area. Characters are displayed, and the narrowing down of boss character candidates is not sufficient. Further, when the player does not operate the selection buttons 71 to 74 at all, the type is not displayed in the character type column, and all 12 characters are still displayed in the notification display area, and the boss character candidate No narrowing down is done.

In this way, depending on the proper use of the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74, the data display with improved prediction accuracy of the winning character can be obtained. Therefore, the player devises the operation contents of the selection buttons 71 to 74 to enter the game. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of increasing the participation consciousness and improving the enjoyment of the game using the selection buttons 71 to 74.

Further, the sub-control device 262 discriminates whether or not the character guessed and input by the player as a boss character from the 12 characters is a boss character (correctness discrimination function), and determines the determination result as the third symbol display device. Since the display is controlled to 42, it is possible to confirm whether or not the character predicted by the player is the correct answer (whether or not it is the boss character), and if the answer is correct, a feeling of satisfaction can be obtained. In addition, it is possible to provide a game machine having a game property that allows the player to predict and hit the boss character.

In addition, when a jackpot state occurs or a condition change is established, a new hit character is reselected from a plurality of (12) characters, so that the player can predict a new hit character. , A new game can be added each time it is updated.

In addition, the privilege granting function by the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the player is in a predetermined privilege (for example, a latent probability change state) when the correct answer is determined (determined as a boss character) by the correct / incorrect determination function. In order to obtain benefits, the player participates more actively in the proper use operation of the selection buttons 71 to 74 and aims to hit the hit character, so that he / she further participates in the game. You can raise awareness.

As the predetermined privilege, for example, the suggestion of whether or not the latent probability changing state is present suggests whether or not the gaming state after the occurrence of the jackpot state is the latent probability changing gaming state. The latent probability change game state is a probability change game state in which the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is higher than that of the normal game state, but since the probability change game state is not notified to the player, the player is in the probability change game state. It is a state in which it is not possible to know whether or not there is (hidden state).

Further, when the sub-control device 262 determines that the character is an error (determines that it is not a boss character) in the correct / incorrect determination function, it gives an opportunity to guess and input a character different from the character determined to be the error (grant re-input). (Function), so the player can predict and hit the boss character again.

Further, the sub-control device 262 displays and controls the boss character candidate, which is a candidate for the boss character, on the third symbol display device 42 based on the relationship between the outlier character and the operation content properly used by the player (suggestion content display control function). ), When displaying the characters of the boss character candidates displayed in the data display on the third symbol display device 42 in order from the 12 characters, if the character guessed and input by the player as the boss character is the correct answer, the guess Since the input character is displayed for the first time of the game round after the jackpot state ends (result display control function), it can be shown that the player's prediction is correct (the prediction hits with one shot). .. If the answer is incorrect, another character that is neither the boss character nor the character that the guess input is entered is displayed at the first game round after the jackpot state ends (result display control function), so that the answer is incorrect. Can be shown. That is, since a character different from the character expected by the player is displayed, it can be seen that the prediction was wrong. Further, the re-input giving means accepts the input of the character newly presumed as the boss character by the time the boss character is displayed, so that the player can re-challenge to hit the boss character.

Further, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 that displays a display effect indicating whether or not a specific game state (big hit state) that is advantageous for the player has occurred is displayed on the display screen 42a. The display mode setting processing function of the sub-control device 262 (FIG. 31) that determines whether the display mode of the screen 42a is the symbol variation display mode for displaying the symbol in a variable manner or the character display mode for displaying the character instead of the symbol. (See) and when there is a start prize (ball entry into the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b) in the symbol variation display mode, the symbol variation display effect is displayed on the display screen 42a as a display effect. Of the variable display mode setting functions of the sub-control device 262 to be controlled in the above, steps S2302 to S2304 and steps S2309 to S2312 (see FIG. 33) and a start winning prize (first start port 33a or second start port 33a or second start port) in the character display mode. When there is a ball entering 33b), the character display effect is displayed on the display screen 42a as a display effect, and display information corresponding to the reach period of the symbol is displayed on a part of the display screen 42a during the character display effect period. Among the fluctuation display mode setting functions of the sub-control device 262 that is controlled so as to be operated, steps S2305 and S2306 and steps S2313 and S2314 (see FIG. 33) are provided.

Therefore, if there is a start prize (ball entry into the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b) in the character display mode, the character is displayed as a display effect indicating whether or not a specific gaming state is generated, which is advantageous for the player. Since the effect is displayed on the display screen 42a and the display information corresponding to the reach period of the symbol is displayed on a part of the display screen 42a in the character display effect period, the player can display the character display effect on the display screen 42a. Even when it is displayed in, the display information corresponding to the reach period can be seen, and if the display information corresponding to the reach period is displayed, it means that the character display effect is a display effect indicating whether or not the jackpot is correct. You can know. In other words, it can be known that the character display effect is not a display effect for mode transition. Therefore, even if the game is a beginner, it can be determined whether or not the character display effect is a display effect indicating whether or not the jackpot is correct by checking whether the display information corresponding to the reach period is displayed at the time of the character display effect. It is possible to enjoy the game and improve the diminished motivation to continue the game.

For example, in the character display effect, in the configuration in which the display effect of reducing and displaying the three-column symbol variation display in the symbol variation display mode is displayed on a part of the display screen 42a, in addition to the character display effect, the three-column symbol variation is displayed. There is a problem that the display processing burden is increased because the display must be reduced and displayed. On the other hand, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the mini symbol display unit 91, the “◯” display unit 91a indicating winning and the “x” display unit 91b indicating losing are displayed by variable light emission. It is not necessary to generate a reduced display image of the three-column symbol variation display, and the display processing load can be reduced accordingly. Further, the two display units 91a and 91b in the mini symbol display unit 91 are set to a variable light emission mode (variable light emission display color) different from the variable light emission mode (variable light emission display color) in a period other than the reach period of the symbol. Therefore, it can be known that the period during which the light emitting display unit is displayed with the variable light emission display in the different variable light emission display colors is the reach period of the symbol in the character display effect.

Further, when there is a start winning prize (ball entry into the first start port 33a or the second start port 33b), the main control device 261 generates and outputs a predetermined command (variation pattern designation command, decorative symbol designation command). , Sub-control device 262 that generates and outputs commands (display command, stop display command) related to display control based on commands (variation pattern specification command, decorative symbol specification command) from the main control device 261 and sub-control device 262. The sub-control device 262 includes a display control device 45 that controls the display effect of the symbol variation and the display effect of the character on the display screen 42a based on a command (display command, stop display command). Among the display mode setting processing function of the device 262 (see FIG. 31) and the variation display mode setting function of the sub control device 262, steps S2302 to S2304 and steps S2309 to S2312 (see FIG. 33) and the variation display of the sub control device 262. Among the mode setting functions, steps S2305 and S2306 and steps S2313 and S2314 (see FIG. 33) are provided, and since the sub control device 262 controls the symbol variation display effect and the character display effect, the main control device 261 The control load can be reduced. Further, the sub control device 262 can grasp the reach period that cannot be grasped by the main control device 261.

The pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44A shows a case where the roulette display effect (roulette chance) is subsequently executed after the display effect of 3 times, which is the maximum number of executions, is performed in the period from the 14th round to the 16th round in the jackpot state. FIG. 44B is a time chart showing a roulette chance image displayed on the display screen 42a.

The pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment includes an OK button 80 operated by the player, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as in the case of the first embodiment. Further, instead of the selection buttons 71 to 74 of the first embodiment described above, a single operation button 71 operated by the player is provided.

Further, the sub-control device 262 of the second embodiment is a display effect displayed on the display screen 42a of the third symbol display device 42 as a predetermined unit effect during the period from, for example, 14 rounds to 16 rounds in the jackpot state (this implementation). In the example, the display effect execution performed during the period corresponding to the valid period of the operation button 71, that is, only the effect portion in which the player presses the operation button 71) is determined by lottery in advance. It is equipped with a number lottery determination function, and is equipped with a function of continuously displaying the display effects for the number of times the lottery is determined, with an interval of 1 second each. Here, as the number of times the display effect to be continuously displayed is executed, any one of 1 to 3 times is determined by lottery. Further, as the actual display content, after the display effect corresponding to the number of times determined by the above lottery is performed, the roulette chance described later is executed.

Further, the sub-control device 262 of the second embodiment sets the valid period of the OK button 80 over the entire period in which the display effect is displayed for the number of times the display effect is determined by the display effect execution number lottery determination function, and As shown in FIG. 44 (a), it has a valid period setting function for setting the valid period of the operation button 71 (3 seconds in FIG. 44 (a)) for each period in which the display effect is displayed on the display screen 42a. There is. The valid period of the operation button 71 is set so that the invalid period of 1 second follows regardless of whether or not the next valid period is set.

As shown in FIG. 44A, for example, each of the display effects is an effect of dynamically displaying a bubble image and displaying the character information of "press the operation button to break the bubble". There is. In addition, in the 1-second interval (invalid period of the operation button 71) set after this display effect, the points obtained by pressing the operation button 71 by the player and the total points at the present time are decorative. There is an effect of notifying the user, and an effect of decoratively notifying that there is no acquisition point in response to the fact that the pressing operation has not been performed. In other words, whether or not the player confirms the number of points he / she has in this 1-second interval and decides whether or not the points at the present time are determined as points for adding to the points at the roulette chance described later (that is, OK). Whether or not to press the button 80) is determined by self-judgment, and the next display effect is expected to occur by actually pressing the OK button 80 or without pressing the button 80. The valid period of the operation button 71 may be set as a part of the display effect period (intermediate period, final stage period, etc. of the display effect).

Further, the sub-control device 262 of the second embodiment has a function of acquiring points (information corresponding to the valid period) when the operation button 71 is pressed (first operation) during the valid period, and a lottery determination of the number of display effect executions. A function that causes a transition to a roulette chance (predetermined opportunity) based on the fact that all the display effects of the number of times determined by the function are completed (predetermined condition is satisfied), and an operation of pressing the OK button 80 before the occurrence of the roulette chance. If there is, it is decided whether or not to grant the predetermined privilege by the final total points obtained by adding the points acquired based on the operation of the operation button 71 at the time of the display effect to the points acquired by the roulette chance. If a roulette chance occurs without pressing the OK button 80, whether or not to grant the predetermined privilege with only the points acquired by the roulette chance as the final total points without adding the acquired points. It has a function to decide.

FIG. 44A shows a case where the execution of the display effect three times, which is the maximum number of executions, is determined by the lottery determining means for the number of display effect executions, and the first, second, and third display effects are continuous. It is a time chart showing that the roulette display effect (roulette chance) was performed after the roulette display was performed. In this example, in the first to third display effects, the player presses the operation button 71, respectively, and obtains 10 points in the first time, 30 points in the second time, and 20 points in the third time. This means that they have earned 60 points in total. It should be noted that these points are selected from five types of points (10 points, 20 points, 30 points ... 50 points) based on the valid detection of the first operation button 71 in the valid period corresponding to each display effect. It will be drawn by lottery.

Further, in FIG. 44 (a), whether to give a predetermined privilege (for example, notification of the game state after the end of the jackpot state) to the player following the first to third display effects. Execute a roulette chance, which is a production for confirming whether or not it is. In this roulette chance, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), a plurality of options are displayed on the roulette turntable on the display screen 42a, and when the rotation of the turntable is automatically stopped, an arrow is displayed. The numerical value displayed by the option at the corresponding position is selected as the point. The numerical values indicated by each option are displayed in a ring so that points for addition, points for subtraction, and points without addition / subtraction are mixed. Specifically, numerical values such as +100, +60, ..., ± 0, -50 are displayed as options.

If the OK button 80 is pressed before the occurrence of this roulette chance, the final total is the sum of the points acquired as a result of the roulette chance and the points acquired before the OK button 80 is pressed. While it is determined by the points whether or not a predetermined privilege is given, if a roulette chance occurs without pressing the OK button 80 (or before the pressing operation is performed), the above-mentioned Even if points are acquired first in each display effect, they will not be added, and roulette will determine whether or not the prescribed benefits will be granted only by the points as a result of the roulette chance. A function to detect the transition to a chance (predetermined opportunity), a function to detect whether or not there is an operation history of the OK button 80 at the time of the predetermined opportunity, and a display before the operation timing if there is an operation history. While making it possible to use the acquired points in the production, it has a function of disabling the acquired points in the display production when there is no operation history.
Therefore, the OK button 80 is operated by the period from the time when the operation button 71 is pressed in the above-mentioned third display effect to the time when the roulette chance is started, that is, the end time of the one-second effect. With the total of 60 points acquired earlier and the 60 points as a result of the roulette chance, the final total points are "120", which is 100 points or more. As a result, the player is given a privilege suggesting the game state after the jackpot state ends.

In addition, each of the above-mentioned functions (display effect execution number lottery determination function, validity period setting function, point acquisition function, roulette chance generation function, point availability / non-usability judgment function, roulette lottery function), and other above-mentioned functions Is configured by reading the program stored in the ROM 552 of the sub-control device 262 shown in FIG. 9 and executing it in the CPU 551.

The operation functions such as the operation button 71 and the OK button 80 described above correspond to the operation means, the validity period setting function of the sub control device 262 corresponds to the validity period setting means, and the information (point) of the sub control device 262 is acquired. It is specified that the function corresponds to the means for acquiring information, the roulette chance generation function of the sub control device 262 corresponds to the means for generating a predetermined trigger, and the OK button 80 is pressed by the player during the valid period. Corresponding to manifestation of intention, the point availability / unavailability judgment function of the sub control device 262 executes an effect using the acquired information, or makes the acquired information available, or uses the acquired information. It corresponds to a function of determining whether or not the obtained effect is not performed or the acquired information is disabled.

According to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the player makes a predetermined unit effect (display effect displayed on the display screen 42a at the time of 16 rounds) within a valid period before the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity (roulette chance). When the OK button 80 is pressed, the acquired information (points) becomes available, and if a roulette chance occurs before the pressing operation is performed, the acquired points cannot be used. Under the condition that it is desirable to press the OK button 80 before the roulette chance occurs, the person cannot recognize in advance how many times out of 1 to 3 the display effect is performed until the roulette chance occurs. Despite the situation, how to participate in the production of operating the OK button 80 at the timing of self-judgment while predicting how many points should be acquired to be added to the points in the later roulette chance It is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can obtain the right of choice, increase the awareness of participation in the game, and improve the enjoyment of the game using the operating means (for example, the OK button 80).

The above configuration can also be applied to the above-described first embodiment.

That is, in the first embodiment, the button group operated by the player, that is, the selection buttons 71 to 74 and the OK button 80 (operation means), and the validity period of the selection buttons 71 to 74 for each variation display (predetermined unit effect) are set. The selection button validity determination period setting process (validity period setting means), which is the process of S1902 to be set, and the information corresponding to the validity period when the selection buttons 71 to 74 are pressed during this validity period (first operation). The value of the jackpot random number counter C1 triggered by the processing of S1604 in the selection button input monitoring processing of S1502 to be acquired and the entry into the first starting port 33a or the second starting port 33b was a specific value ( A means for generating a jackpot state (predetermined opportunity) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition) is provided, and when the OK button 80 is operated before the jackpot state occurs (a specific manifestation of intention by the player is the game). When it is transmitted to the machine), the data display (effect using the acquired information) is executed, and when the jackpot state occurs before the operation of the OK button 80 is performed (a specific manifestation of intention is displayed). If a predetermined opportunity occurs before it is reflected), the configuration in which the data is not displayed is applicable. Further, in the above data display, the plurality of information acquired by each advance notice variation up to that point is classified according to the difference in the result of the advance notice variation corresponding to the timing when the individual information is acquired.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may have another configuration that exhibits the same effect, and can be modified and implemented as follows, for example.

<1> In the above-described embodiment, the character is displayed on the third symbol display device 42, but a display unit for displaying the character may be provided separately from the third symbol display device 42.

<2> In the above-described embodiment, the main control device 261 displays the character on the third symbol display device 42, or displays the character on the display unit for displaying the character, which is provided separately from the third symbol display device 42. Or the display control device 45 may be used for control.

<3> In the above-described embodiment, as a plurality of display effects, a display effect in which one character finally remains among a plurality of (for example, 12) characters is adopted, but finally two or more characters are used. The display effect in which is left may be adopted, or the boss character may be a combination of a plurality of characters. Further, a plurality of symbol variation patterns, a plurality of symbol variation patterns, and the like may be adopted.
<4> In the above-described embodiment, in addition to the device for displaying an image as in the third symbol display device 42, a device composed of a plurality of light emitters (segment display or dot matrix display) may be adopted. For example, each character may correspond to any of a plurality of light emitters.

<5> In the above-described embodiment, the four operation contents are realized by operating the four operation buttons (selection buttons 71 to 74), but the number of operation buttons other than the four is provided. You may. Further, a single operation means that can be operated by a plurality of operation contents (for example, a dial that can be stopped at a plurality of number positions) may be adopted. Further, although the selection buttons 71 to 74 are arranged on the upper plate 19, they are arranged near the game ball launch handle 18 or on the game ball launch handle 18 itself to launch the game ball. The selection buttons 71 to 74 may be operated by the finger of the right hand holding the handle 18.

<6> In the above-described embodiment, in the prediction variation, only the out-of-order character is displayed as the last one character, and the boss character is not displayed even if it hits. , In the selection variation shown in FIG. 38, if the player is not provided with the boss character re-entry opportunity when the boss character prediction is missed (re-entry addition function), the prediction variation is the last. The boss character (winning character) may be displayed as one character of.

<7> In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, when the player displays the data in the prediction variation and the player inputs the boss character to the prediction (selection input), the pattern sequence variation is switched to, but after the boss character is predicted. May also continue the forecast fluctuations.

<8> In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, a total of two display units, a "○" display unit 91a indicating winning and an "x" display unit 91b indicating a loss, are adopted. “○” and “×” may be alternately emitted and displayed on a single display unit, and the emission color may be changed during the reach period of the symbol. Further, instead of the emission color, the blinking pattern may be different during the reach period of the symbol.

<9> In the above-described embodiment, the case where the machine is used in a pachinko machine is described, but it may be used in another type of game machine such as a slot machine.

For example, the present invention may be implemented on various types of gaming machines (for example, first-class, third-class, etc.), or on pachinko machines of a type different from the above-described embodiment. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the jackpot until multiple times (for example, two or three times) a big hit state occurs. It may be carried out as.). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the pachinko machine may be put into a specific gaming state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific gaming state when the ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine.

As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a variable display of a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and a handle for launching a ball can be used. Some are not equipped. In this case, after a predetermined amount of game balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started due to, for example, the operation of the operation lever, and for example, due to the operation of the stop button or a predetermined amount. As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is the so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a lower saucer. A large number of balls are paid out.

The present specification also discloses the following inventions relating to game machines.

<First task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball wins a prize at a start port provided on the game board (starting prize), the symbol displayed on the variable display device in the game board starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the mode of the stopped symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot state (specific game state) may be obtained. Then, in this big hit state, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and by making the big winning opening win a plurality of game balls, the player can get a large number of balls.

Further, in a specific period in which the operation suggestion display suggesting that the operation of the operation button is effective is displayed on the variable display device, when the player operates the operation button by looking at it, the variable display device is operated by the operation. There are pachinko machines whose display mode changes (see, for example, Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-81588 (page 45, FIG. 40)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional game machine, the player follows a predetermined operation means (operation button) according to the operation suggestion from the game machine (specifically, looking at the operation suggestion display displayed on the variable display device). Since it is only operated, there is an aspect that the player only mechanically operates the operation buttons according to the instructions of the game machine, and it is not possible to further improve the interest of the game using the operation buttons. There's a problem.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means.

(A1) In a gaming machine provided with a display means for displaying a display effect selected from a plurality of items based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
It is possible to operate by a plurality of operation modes, and an operation means composed of a single or a plurality of operation units and
When the operating means is operated in response to the display of the predetermined display effect on the display means, data processing in which the operation mode in the operation is associated with the predetermined display effect is performed and the data processing is performed. A data processing means that stores information as a result of
A suggestion content display control means that displays and controls a predetermined suggestion content based on the stored information stored in the data processing by the data processing means.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A1) above, the player can arbitrarily select from a plurality of modes for operating the operating means in response to a predetermined display effect displayed on the display means. it can. That is, in a gaming machine in which the operation method for the operating means is specified by the control of the gaming machine, it is difficult for the player's intention to reflect the game, and as a result, the player's operation is supported by the control of the gaming machine. Will be done. On the other hand, according to the above configuration, for example, the player himself / herself can properly use the operation mode of the operation means. Specifically, in a configuration in which it is necessary to operate the operation means in different operation modes for a plurality of types of display effects, the suggestion content display is performed regardless of how the player associates each operation mode with each display effect. Since the predetermined suggestion content is displayed by the control means, the player can enjoy the effect of using the operation means in the manner most familiar to him / herself. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's awareness of participation in the game and to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game. In addition, instead of the "suggestion content display control means for displaying and controlling the predetermined suggestion content" in the above configuration, for example, "suggestion content output control means for outputting and controlling the predetermined suggestion content" as a concept including voice output in addition to the display. And so on.

(A2) In a gaming machine provided with a display means for displaying one display effect selected from a plurality of display effects that notify the presence or absence of the occurrence of a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
An operation means that allows the player to operate with any operation content from a plurality of operation contents,
A setting means for setting the operation validity period of the operation means for the display effect displayed on the display means for each display effect, and
A storage means for storing related data in which the display effect displayed on the display means and the operation content of the operation means performed by the player during the operation valid period for the display effect are stored.
A data processing means that performs data processing for obtaining a relationship between a display effect and an operation content properly used by a player based on the related data stored in the storage means.
Based on the relationship obtained by the data processing means, a suggestion content display control means for displaying and controlling suggestion content suggesting predetermined information regarding the display effect, and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A2) above, the player can arbitrarily use and operate the operation contents of the operation means according to the type and contents of the display effect displayed on the display means. That is, the player himself can decide how to properly use the operation contents of the operation means. For example, when a player performs a proper operation, it becomes related data having a relationship between the type of display effect and the operation content of the operation means, and this related data is accumulated and stored in the storage means, and data processing is performed. The means can obtain the relationship between the display effect and the operation content properly used by the player based on the related data stored in the storage means, and the suggestion content display control means is based on the relationship obtained by the data processing means. Since the suggestion content suggesting the predetermined information regarding the display effect is displayed and controlled, the suggestion content can be made to reflect the proper use operation by the player, and the better the proper use operation, the more the suggestion content is enriched. On the other hand, for example, when the player does not perform the proper operation (for example, when the operation means is operated with the same operation content regardless of the type and content of the display effect displayed on the display means), the player If no operation is performed, the data will be related data that has no relationship between the type of display effect and the operation content of the operation means, and the data processing means cannot obtain the relationship, suggesting predetermined information regarding the display effect. Suggestions to be made are not substantial. Therefore, depending on the proper use of the operation content of the operation means, the suggestion content is enriched. Therefore, the player devises the operation content of the operation means, raises the consciousness of participation in the game, and enhances the interest of the game using the operation means. It is possible to provide a game machine that can be improved.

(A3) In the gaming machine according to (A1) or (A2) above,
The total number of the plurality of display effects is m (m is a natural number), and these m display effects are classified into n (n is a natural number and smaller than m).
The operating means is a gaming machine including n operation units, and by operating the n operation units individually, n operation contents can be performed.

According to the invention described in (A3) above, since the number of operation units is intentionally set to n, which is insufficient for the total number of display effects (m), the number of operation units is one-to-one with the total number of display effects (m). Since it is not possible to operate, it is possible to provide an opportunity for the player himself to decide how to properly use the n operation units. Further, when the player notices that the display effects are classified into n items, the n operation units can be operated according to the classification of the display effects.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to (A3) above,
The condition that one display effect selected from the m display effects is a hit display effect and the other display effects are off display effects is continued until the advantageous specific gaming state occurs or the condition change is established. Condition continuation means and
Display effect generation rate setting means for setting the generation rate of the display effect of the category to which the hit display effect belongs lower than that of the display effect of other categories, and
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A4) above, the condition continuation means is advantageous in that one display effect selected from m display effects is a hit display effect and the other display effects are off display effects. Since it continues until a specific game state is generated or a condition change is established, which of the m display effects is a hit display effect until an advantageous specific game state is generated or a condition change is established. The player can predict whether or not. Then, since the display effect generation rate setting means sets the generation rate of the display effect of the classification to which the hit display effect belongs lower than that of the display effects of other categories, n pieces are corresponding to the classification of the display effect. When the operation unit is operated, since there are few operations of the operation unit corresponding to the classification to which the hit display effect belongs, the player can specify the classification to which the hit display effect belongs, and the player can specify the classification of the hit display effect. The prediction accuracy can be improved.

The m display effect is an effect of finally displaying one identification information from m (m is a natural number) identification information (for example, a character), and m identification information (for example, a character). One of the identification information is used as the hit identification information (for example, the boss character or the hit character), the other identification information is used as the out-of-identification information (for example, the out-of-character), and finally the out-of-identification information (for example, the out-of-character) is used in the out-of-display effect. ) May be displayed. In this case, the player can use the operation unit properly to improve the prediction accuracy of the hit identification information (for example, the boss character or the hit character) by the player.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A4) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (A5) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port, the identification information (design, etc.) dynamically displayed on the display device may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

(A6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A4) above.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (A6) above, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means. In addition, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped. A gaming machine provided with a specific gaming state generating means for generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the gaming medium.

<Second task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball wins a prize at a start port provided on the game board (starting prize), the symbol displayed on the variable display device in the game board starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the mode of the stopped symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot state (specific game state) may be obtained. Then, in this big hit state, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and by making the big winning opening win a plurality of game balls, the player can get a large number of balls.

Further, in a specific period in which the operation suggestion display suggesting that the operation of the operation button is effective is displayed on the variable display device, when the player operates the operation button by looking at it, the variable display device is operated by the operation. There are pachinko machines whose display mode changes (see, for example, Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-81588 (page 45, FIG. 40)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional game machine, the player follows a predetermined operation means (operation button) according to the operation suggestion from the game machine (specifically, looking at the operation suggestion display displayed on the variable display device). Since it is only operated, there is an aspect that the player only mechanically operates the operation buttons according to the instructions of the game machine, and it is not possible to further improve the interest of the game using the operation buttons. There's a problem.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means.

(B1) A winning / failing lottery means for performing a lottery as to whether or not the specific gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
A display means for displaying predetermined information selected from a plurality of types based on the result of the win / loss lottery performed by the win / loss lottery means.
Suggestion content display control means that controls the current gaming state to be suggested by making the selection tendency of the information to be displayed on the display means different.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Whether or not the selection tendency of the suggestion content display control means predicted by the player is recognized based on at least one of the operation mode and the operation timing of the operation means and matches the actual selection tendency. A correct / incorrect judgment means for determining the correctness, and
A result display control means for displaying the result of the correctness determination by the correctness determination means in a predetermined mode,

According to the invention described in (B1) above, by making the selection tendency of the information displayed on the display means different, the player enjoys predicting the current gaming state based on the displayed information. Can be generated over a period of the gaming state, and the player's interest can be maintained for a long time. In addition, when the player operates the operating means, the correctness judgment of the selection tendency predicted by the player is performed in the game machine, and the result is displayed, so that the player positively predicts the above. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, instead of the configuration in which the correct / incorrect judgment is displayed by the result display control means, the correct / incorrect determination may be taught by the result teaching control means.

(B2) The condition that one display effect selected from a plurality of display effects is a hit display effect and the other display effect is an off display effect is a condition in which a specific gaming state is advantageous to the player or a condition change is established. Conditions to continue until
A winning / failing lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not the specific gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
When the winning / failing lottery is performed by the winning / failing lottery means, and the result is a loss, the display means for displaying the missed display effect and the display means.
An operation means that allows the player to operate with any operation content from a plurality of operation contents,
The relationship between the display effect and the operation content properly used by the player based on the related data associated with the display effect displayed on the display means and the operation content of the operation means performed by the player for the display effect. Data processing means that performs data processing that seeks sex,
Based on the relationship obtained by the data processing means, the suggestion content display control means for displaying and controlling the suggestion content suggesting predetermined information regarding the prediction of the hit display effect, and the suggestion content display control means.
A correct / incorrect determination means for determining the correctness of a display effect that the player guesses and inputs as a hit display effect from the plurality of display effects.
The result display control means for displaying and controlling the discrimination result by the correctness discrimination means,
With
A gaming machine characterized in that it includes a privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege to a player when the correct answer is determined by the correctness determining means.

According to the invention described in (B2) above, the player can arbitrarily use and operate the operation contents of the operation means according to the type and contents of the display effect displayed on the display means. That is, the player himself can decide how to properly use the operation contents of the operation means. For example, when the player performs a proper operation, the data becomes related data having a relationship between the type of display effect and the operation content of the operation means, and the data processing means is based on the related data and the display effect and the player perform the operation. The relationship with the operation content used properly can be obtained, and the suggestion content display control means displays the suggestion content suggesting predetermined information regarding the prediction of the hit display effect based on the relationship obtained by the data processing means. Therefore, it is possible to make the suggestion content that reflects the proper use operation by the player, and the better the proper use operation, the richer the suggestion content (the suggestion content that the prediction accuracy of the hit display effect is improved). On the other hand, for example, when the player does not perform the proper operation (for example, when the operation means is operated with the same operation content regardless of the type and content of the display effect displayed on the display means), the player If no operation is performed, the data will be related data that has no relation between the type of display effect and the operation content of the operation means, and the data processing means cannot obtain the relationship, and the predetermined setting regarding the prediction of the hit display effect. The content of suggestions that suggest information is not substantial. Therefore, depending on the proper use of the operation content of the operation means, the prediction content of the hit display effect is improved, and the player devises the operation content of the operation means to increase the consciousness of participation in the game and the operation means. It is possible to provide a game machine that can improve the interest of the game using the above.

Further, the correct / incorrect determination means determines the correctness of the display effect estimated and input by the player as a hit display effect from a plurality of display effects, and the determination result is displayed, so that the display effect expected by the player can be obtained. You can check whether the answer is correct (whether it is a hit display effect), and if the answer is correct, you can get a sense of satisfaction. In addition, it is possible to provide a game machine having a game property that allows the player to predict and hit the hit display effect. Further, when a specific game state occurs or a condition change is established, a new hit display effect is reselected from a plurality of display effects, so that the player can predict a new hit display effect. , New playability can be added each time it is updated.

Further, since the privilege granting means grants a predetermined privilege to the player when the correct answer is determined by the correct / incorrect determination means, the player may use the operation means properly in order to obtain the privilege. By actively participating and aiming to hit the target of the hit display production, it is possible to further raise the awareness of participation in the game.

The predetermined privilege includes a privilege suggesting whether or not the gaming state after the occurrence of the specific gaming state is the latent probability changing gaming state. The latent probabilistic gaming state is a probabilistic gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a specific gaming state is higher than that of a normal gaming state, but since the probabilistic gaming state is not notified to the player, the probabilistic gaming state is viewed from the player's point of view. It is a state in which it is not possible to grasp whether or not it is (hidden state).

(B3) In the gaming machine according to (B1) or (B2) above.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a re-input giving means that gives an opportunity to guess and input a display effect different from the display effect determined to be the error when it is determined to be an error by the correct / incorrect determination means. ..

According to the invention described in (B3) above, when the correct / incorrect discriminating means determines an error, the re-input giving means has an opportunity to guess and input a display effect different from the display effect determined to be the error. Since it is given, the player can predict and hit the hit display effect again.

(B4) In the gaming machine according to (B3) above,
Based on the relationship, the suggestion display means displays a display effect that is a candidate for a hit display effect as the suggestion content.
When the result display control means sequentially displays the display effects that are candidate-displayed by the suggestion display means from the plurality of display effects, if the display effect that the player guesses and inputs as the hit display effect is the correct answer. , The display effect that the guess input is displayed first, and if the answer is incorrect, another display effect that is neither the hit display effect nor the display effect that the guess input is input is controlled to be displayed first.
The re-input giving means is a gaming machine characterized in that the player accepts an input of a newly estimated display effect as a hit display effect by the time the hit display effect is displayed.

According to the invention described in (B4) above, the suggestion display means displays a display effect that is a candidate for a hit display effect, based on the relationship between the display effect and the operation content properly used by the player. When the result display control means sequentially displays the display effects that are candidate-displayed by the suggestion display means from the plurality of display effects, if the display effect that the player guesses and inputs as the hit display effect is the correct answer, the guess Since the input display effect is controlled to be displayed first, it can be shown that the player's prediction is correct (the prediction is correct in one shot). Further, if the answer is incorrect, it is possible to indicate that the answer is incorrect because control is performed so that another display effect that is neither the hit display effect nor the estimated input display effect is displayed first. That is, since the display effect different from the display effect expected by the player was displayed, it can be seen that the expectation was wrong. Further, since the re-input giving means accepts the input of the display effect newly estimated as the hit display effect by the time the hit display effect is displayed, it is possible to re-challenge the hit display effect. it can.

(B5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B4) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (B5) above, a pachinko machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means and having a game property that allows a player to predict and hit a hit display effect is provided. it can. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port, the identification information (design, etc.) dynamically displayed on the display device may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

(B6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B4) above.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a slot machine.

According to the game machine described in (B6) above, a slot machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means and having a game property that allows a player to predict and hit a hit display effect is provided. it can. In addition, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped. A gaming machine provided with a specific gaming state generating means for generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the gaming medium.

<Third issue>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, a lottery is performed when a game ball wins a prize at a start port provided on the game board (starting prize), and a symbol that is variablely displayed on the display screen of the variable display device in the game board is displayed. By stopping and displaying in a predetermined combination determined based on the result of the lottery, the player can recognize whether or not a jackpot state occurs, and a symbol for recognizing the result of the lottery. When the display is performed on the variable display device, it is devised to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot state by using animation or the like. Further, in recent years, further measures have been taken to enhance the interest, such as configuring the player to change the display effect by having the player operate an operation means such as an operation button. There is also a pachinko machine (for example, Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-81588).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in a conventional pachinko machine equipped with an operating means or the like, when the player does not operate the operating means, the display effect does not change and the player's interest cannot be enhanced. The operation of the operating means is excessively required. In this case, there is a problem that some players feel that the operation of the operating means is forced from the pachinko machine side, the motivation to continue the game is reduced, and the game is stopped.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of allowing a player to utilize an operating means without giving a compulsory image, and as a result, improving the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide.

(C1) In a gaming machine that displays a display effect on a display screen indicating the presence or absence of a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Based on the operation of the operating means, the display mode related to the display effect includes at least a first display mode and a second display mode in which the expected effect that can be displayed in the first display mode is not displayed. A means for determining which one to use, the determination means capable of changing the display mode to the first display mode in response to the effective operation of the operation means in the second display mode, and the determination means.
A display control means for executing the display effect in a manner according to the display mode determined by the determination means when a predetermined condition is satisfied is provided.
The display control means
In the first display mode, the first display control means for controlling the display effect to be displayed on the display screen, and
In the second display mode, the display effect is controlled so as to be displayed on the display screen, and is executed separately from the display effect so as to be synchronized with the execution period of the display effect, and the expected effect. A second display control means that controls so that a specific display that can be displayed including predetermined display information is executed.
A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (C1) above, the determination means is configured to change the display mode from the second display mode to the first display mode based on the operation of the operation means by the player, and the display effect is displayed. The expected effect that can be displayed when the display mode when the predetermined condition for satisfying is satisfied is the first mode is not displayed in the second display mode before the operation means is operated. In the two display modes, as a specific display, predetermined display information that simplifies the expected effect is displayed instead of the expected effect. Therefore, when the player visually recognizes the predetermined display information in the second display mode, the desire to see the actual expected effect increases, and the player operates the operating means. Therefore, as compared with the case where the operation of the operation means is urged as a direct message display, the player can be made to use the operation means without giving a compulsory image, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved. be able to. As a specific example of the above configuration, for example, as the first display mode, a symbol variation display mode in which a predetermined combination of stop symbols is displayed after the symbols are variablely displayed is adopted, while as a second display mode, display is performed. A display mode in which the effect is executed in a special mode, for example, a character display mode in which a character display effect such as displaying the result according to the final display mode of the character is adopted, and the player operates the operation means during the character display mode. If you try to achieve a specific purpose by operating, you can eventually switch to the symbol variation display mode.

(C2) In the gaming machine according to (C1) above,
The expected production is a reach production,
In the specific display, the predetermined display information that can be displayed in the second display mode is displayed by making the variation mode in the period corresponding to the virtual execution period of the expected effect different from other periods. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (C2) above, for example, a predetermined condition for executing the display effect is satisfied, and the content of the display effect to be executed includes the reach effect (expected effect). In addition, when the display effect is performed in a mode in which the reach effect is not displayed because it is in the second display mode, the reach effect should be displayed if it is the first display mode during the period of the displayed display effect to be executed. During the period, the predetermined display information can be displayed in the specific display not in the stop mode but in the variable mode. Therefore, the player can recognize that the reach effect should have been performed if he / she has already operated the operation means (currently in the first display mode), and the player can perform the reach effect on the game machine. The corresponding display information can be simplified and displayed. That is, it is not necessary to select and display the reach symbol in the specific display, and the specific display can be realized without excessively increasing the burden on the display control.

As a part for executing the specific display, for example, one or two light emitting display units in the variable light emitting display unit may have a variable light emitting mode different from the variable light emitting mode in a period other than the reach period of the symbol. Be done.

Further, in this case, as an example of differently changing the variable light emitting mode of the light emitting display unit, "In the period corresponding to the reach period of the symbol, the variable light emitting display color of the light emitting display unit is used in a period other than the reach period of the symbol. "It shall be different from the variable light emission display color" and "the blinking pattern of the light emission display unit in the period corresponding to the reach period of the symbol is different from the blinking pattern in the period other than the reach period of the symbol." "To do" and so on. For example, when one or two light emission display units in the variable light emission display unit are displayed in a variable light emission display color different from the variable light emission display color in a period other than the reach period of the symbol, the different variable light emission is displayed. It can be known that the period during which the light emitting display unit is displayed with variable light emission in the display color is the reach period of the symbol in the character display effect.

(C3) In the gaming machine according to (C1) or (C2) above.
A first control device that generates and outputs a predetermined command based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, and
A second control device that generates and outputs commands related to display control based on the commands from the first control device, and
A display control device for controlling the display effect to be displayed on the display screen based on a command from the second control device is provided.
The second control device is a gaming machine including the determination means, the first display control means, and the second display control means.

According to the invention described in (C3) above, since the second control device includes the determination means, the first display control means, and the second display control means, the control load of the first control device can be reduced. In addition, the second control device can grasp the reach period that cannot be grasped by the first control device.

(C4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C3) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (C4) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can improve the enjoyment of a game even for beginners. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port, the identification information (design, etc.) dynamically displayed on the display device may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

(C5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (C1) to (C3) above.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (C5) above, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can improve the enjoyment of a game even if it is a beginner. In addition, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped. A gaming machine provided with a specific gaming state generating means for generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the gaming medium.

<Fourth task>
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball wins a prize at a start port provided on the game board (starting prize), the symbol displayed on the variable display device in the game board starts to fluctuate, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the mode of the stopped symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol, the jackpot state (specific game state) may be obtained. Then, in this big hit state, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and by making the big winning opening win a plurality of game balls, the player can get a large number of balls.

Further, in a specific period in which the operation suggestion display suggesting that the operation of the operation button is effective is displayed on the variable display device, when the player operates the operation button by looking at it, the variable display device is operated by the operation. There are pachinko machines whose display mode changes (see, for example, Patent Document: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-81588 (page 45, FIG. 40)).

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional game machine, the player follows a predetermined operation means (operation button) according to the operation suggestion from the game machine (specifically, looking at the operation suggestion display displayed on the variable display device). Since it is only operated, there is an aspect that the player only mechanically operates the operation buttons according to the instructions of the game machine, and it is not possible to further improve the interest of the game using the operation buttons. There's a problem.

The following invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means.

(D1) An operating means operated by the player and
Validity period setting means for setting the validity period of the operation means for each predetermined unit effect, and
When the operating means is first operated in the valid period, the means for acquiring the information corresponding to the valid period and the means.
With means to generate a predetermined opportunity based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When a specific manifestation of intention by the player was transmitted to the game machine by a second operation different from the first operation or no operation before the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity, the acquired information was used. The production is executed or the acquired information is made available,
A gaming machine characterized in that if the predetermined trigger occurs before the specific manifestation of intention is reflected, the effect using the acquired information is not performed, or the acquired information cannot be used.

According to the invention described in (D1) above, information is acquired when the player first operates the operating means in (the corresponding valid period) of the unit effect. The information acquired based on the first operation is when the player's "specific intention" is transmitted to the game machine before the occurrence of the predetermined trigger (as the second operation, an operation different from the first operation). , The operation can be used or can be used only when the operation is performed at a timing different from that of the first operation, or the operation is not performed within a predetermined period, that is, no operation is performed. On the other hand, if the "specific intention" is not transmitted before the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity, the information acquired based on the first operation is not used or cannot be used. For example, it is possible for a player to convey a "specific intention" at what timing without being able to recognize when a predetermined opportunity occurs in a situation where unit production is continuously performed. The game is played while deciding whether it is preferable (until when the state of not transmitting "specific intention" can be maintained) based on one's own expectation, and in some cases, before operating the operating means. It is possible to impart special playability such as the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity. As a result, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of increasing the player's awareness of participation in the game and improving the enjoyment of the game using the operating means. The information acquired based on the first operation may be set only for information that is advantageous to the player, or may be set including information that is disadvantageous for the player. In this case, the game is added to the player, such as which unit effect is used for the first operation, or which unit effect is continuously performed for the first operation, which makes the game even more interesting. Can be enhanced.

(D2) In the gaming machine according to (D1) above,
The predetermined condition is that the result of the lottery executed when the game ball enters the predetermined entrance is a specific result.
The predetermined opportunity is that the gaming state is switched to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the specific result.
The unit effect is a symbol variation effect of 1 performed based on the result of the lottery of 1.
When the acquired information is plural, the plurality of information is reflected in the display classified by the type of the symbol display effect corresponding to the timing at which the individual information is acquired. ..

According to the invention described in (D2) above, the valid period of the operating means is set for each symbol variation display, and when the operating means is operated during this valid period, information on the symbol variation effect performed at that time is provided. To be acquired. In addition, the player's "specific intention" is transmitted to the game machine before the game state is switched to the specific game state as the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity, so that the plurality of information acquired up to that point can be obtained. It is reflected in the display classified according to the type of corresponding symbol variation effect. As a result, the player can confirm the content of the game played by the player himself / herself through the history display of the executed symbol variation effect, provided that the operation means has been operated by the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game machine capable of increasing the player's awareness of participation in the game and improving the enjoyment of the game using the operating means.

(D3) In the gaming machine according to (D2) above,
The predetermined opportunity is an opportunity to execute a lottery as to whether or not to give a predetermined privilege to the player, and if the specific operation is performed before the occurrence of the predetermined opportunity, the acquired information is taken into consideration. A gaming machine characterized in that if a lottery is performed and the predetermined opportunity occurs before the specific operation is performed, the lottery is performed without being able to acquire the information.

According to the invention described in (D3) above, if a specific operation is performed before the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to grant a predetermined privilege to the player in consideration of the acquired information. , If a predetermined opportunity occurs before the specific operation is performed, the lottery is performed without obtaining the information. Therefore, the player is in the specific game state in order to obtain the privilege more reliably in the privilege granting lottery. By striving to specify the operating means by the end of the valid period in the final display effect, and by operating the operation means in any display effect that seems to be more advantageous until the final display effect, the game can be played. It is possible to provide a game machine capable of increasing the consciousness of participation and improving the interest of the game using the operation means.

(D4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D3) above.
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (D4) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port, the identification information (design, etc.) dynamically displayed on the display device may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

(D5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (D1) to (D3) above.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (D5) above, it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the enjoyment of a game using an operating means. In addition, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped. A gaming machine provided with a specific gaming state generating means for generating a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the gaming medium.

It should be noted that with respect to the various inventions disclosed in the present specification, various combinations are possible for all the constituent elements, and the invention can be independently established without other constituent requirements.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

42 ... Third symbol display device (display means)
71-74 ... Selection button (operation means)
80 ... OK button (operation means)
91 ... Mini symbol display (variable light emission display)
91a ... Display unit (light emitting display unit)
91b ... Display unit (light emitting display unit)
262 ... Sub control device (control means)
553 ... RAM (storage means)
C1 ... Big hit random number counter (win / fail lottery means)

Claims (1)

A winning / failing lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not a specific gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A display means on which a predetermined display effect selected from a plurality of types of display effects is displayed based on the result of the win / fail lottery performed by the win / fail lottery means.
A plurality of types of display information different from the symbol indicating the winning / failing lottery result can be displayed on the display effect to be displayed on the display means, and the effect using the display information depends on the type of the display information. Suggestion content display control means for controlling the special display effect so as to be suggested by differently generating the special display effect indicating the result.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
A discriminating means for determining whether or not a display effect including display information selected based on at least one of the operation mode and the operation timing of the operation means is the special display effect.
A result display control means for displaying the result of the determination by the determination means in a predetermined mode,
With
The suggestion content display control means is a gaming machine characterized in that suggestion information regarding the special display effect is displayed on the display means.