JP3418602B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine and the like.
Coin gameTimelyRelated to gaming machines. In detail
IsA game where a game is played by hitting a game ball into the game area
MachineAbout. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has been generally used.
Known, for example, the display state can be changed
Image display device and game ball driven into the game area can win
Noble starting winning opening, provided in the game area, the player
A first state that is very advantageous and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player.
And a variable winning ball device changeable to a state.
Derived and displayed on condition that the game ball wins the winning opening.
The display result of the image display device is specified in a predetermined manner.
The variable winning ball so-called
There was a gaming machine whose setting was in the first state. [0003] Some game machines of this type include the image display device.
Condition that the display result of the display is in the specific display mode.
After controlling the variable winning ball device to the first state as
Control to the second state, to win the game ball in the specific winning area
The variable winning ball device is returned to the first state based on the
There was something to control continuously. [0004] [Problems to be solved by the invention]For this type of gaming machine
In other words, it is determined whether or not the display result is in the specific display mode.
Numerical information for updating the numerical information used to determine
Update process and start to determine whether there is a prize in the start winning opening
There is a prize by the prize determination process and the start prize determination process
The numerical information is stored in the memory area
A storage process to store in the game, and for controlling the progress of the game
It is necessary to execute multiple types of processing in a predetermined order.
The condition for updating the value of the process flag
If not, the current value of the process flag is maintained and
Of the multiple types of processing, the
The processing corresponding to the lag value is executed, and the condition is satisfied.
The value of the process flag is updated when the
Of the several types of processing,
Process processing that is defined to execute the corresponding processing
And periodically execute the game control program including
By controlling the game state by
You. [0005]In that way, controlling the gaming machine
Numerical information related to a specific display mode
And can be renewed and have important value for the player.
During the execution of the game control program
Can be detected. [0006]On the other hand, the ball that entered the variable winning ball device is detected
Error is detected based on the detection output of the detector
It is desirable that the game control can be interrupted. Variable prize
Winning or losing a game depends on whether or not a game ball wins the ball device.
Because it is related. [0007]However, that said, the detector
Game control when an abnormality is detected based on the detection output of
The execution of all processing of the application program is stopped
Indicates that even if a prize is awarded when an abnormality is detected,
It is invalid without judging that a prize has occurred, and
Technicians may suffer disadvantages. Also, a specific display format
Opportunities to update numerical information related to
There is also a possibility that it will decrease. [0008] The present inventionPertainingThought in view of the actual situation
The purpose isAbnormality of the variable winning ball device
Game control is temporarily suspended based on the detection output
Although it can be done, it can determine the start winning
And update of numerical information related to specific display modes
Never giveIt is to provide a gaming machine. [0009] The present invention according to claim 1 is provided.
IsA game where a game is played by hitting a game ball into the game area
Machine, Game balls hit into the game area can win
Noble starting winning opening (starting winning opening 10a, 10b, 10c)
When, A third game which is provided in the game area and is advantageous to the player.
Changeable to state 1 and second state disadvantageous to player
Noble variable winning ball device (variable winning ball device 4), Display state
Is changeable, and a game ball wins in the starting winning opening.
Variable to derive and display the display result on condition
After performing the display operation, the display result is derived and displayed.
The condition is that the result is a predetermined specific display mode.
A big hit that sets the variable winning ball device to the first state
Image display device determined to be controllable to state
(Variable display device 3), Controlling the gaming state of the gaming machine
Game control means (game control microcomputer 8)
1) and The game control means, The image display device
Determine whether to set the display result to the specific display mode
Information (values of random counters 1 and 2:
To update S102 in FIG. 23 and S108 in FIG. 24)
Numerical information update processing (update processing in S10 and S17 in FIG. 13)
) And Starting to determine whether or not there is a winning in the starting winning opening
Winning determination process (FIG. 13 of the switch input process)
19 S85), There is a prize by the start prize determination
The numerical information is set in advance in response to the
Storage processing (FIGS. 13 and 2)
Second prize storage area storage processing. Go to S98, random
Start winning prize memory of the value of 1 counter and 2 random counters
The process of storing in the corresponding area of the area is performed.
You. )When, Multiple types of processing to control the progress of the game
Process flow required to execute
If the condition to update the value of
Of the plurality of types of processing while maintaining the value of the process flag
Corresponding to the value of the maintained process flag
Is performed, and if the condition is satisfied,
The value of the process flag is updated and the
The process corresponding to the updated process flag value is executed.
Process (the process of S6)
Is to perform the necessary processing according to the game process.
This is the step to take. Game state by S18
What is the value of the process flag indicating
Is determined. This process flag is described later.
Are set to respective values by S83,.
The pachinko game machine is maintained while maintaining a predetermined control time.
It is necessary for control. Process flag
As shown in FIG.
Gram is selected. ) And a game control program
Is periodically and repeatedly executed (periodically (for example, 2 msec).
A reset pulse to the CPU
From the top of the game control program stored in
Run), During the execution of the game control program
In the detection, a ball which has entered the variable winning ball device is detected.
When an abnormality is detected based on the output of the output unit,
Do not execute the process processing (alarm flag is
The setting is performed by the processing of S75, S61, and S153 described later.
This is a flag to be set, and the winning number detector 9 or a specific winning
This is for determining whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the ball detector 8.
You. ... when the alarm flag is set, S6
Is not executed, and the process proceeds directly to S7. )one
Method, the numerical information updating process, and the starting winning determination process.
And executing the storing process (FIG. 13)Features
I do. [0010] [0011] [0012] [0013] [0014] [0015] According to the first aspect of the present invention,Amusement machine play
Numerical information is obtained by the action of the game control means that controls the skill state
Update processing, start winning determination processing, storage processing, processing
Game control program including
Be executed. Due to the function of the numerical information update processing, the image
Whether to display the display result of the display device in the specific display mode
Is updated. Start-up
By the function of the prize judgment processing, the winning in the starting winning opening is determined.
Nothing is determined. Start winning prize judgment by storage process
In response to the processing determining that there is a prize,
The numerical value information is stored in a predetermined storage area.
To control the progress of the game by the action of process processing
Required to execute multiple types of processing in a predetermined order
Condition to update the value of the process flag
If the current process flag value is not maintained before
The maintained process of the multiple types of processes
The process corresponding to the flag value is executed, and the condition is satisfied.
The value of the process flag is updated and
For the value of the updated process flag of multiple types of processing
The corresponding processing is performed. The game control program
During the execution of the ball, the ball that entered the variable winning ball device
An abnormality is detected based on the detection output of the detector that detects
The game control means
While the processing is not executed, the numerical information update processing and the previous
The start winning determination process and the storing process are executed. [0016] [0017] [0018] [0019] [0020] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
It will be described in detail based on. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
It is a front view showing the game board surface of the dick machine 150. Play
If the technician operates the hit ball operation handle 151, the hit ball is supplied.
Pachinko balls stored in the plate 152 one by one
1 is driven into a game area 2 formed on the front surface.
A plurality of types of identification information can be variably displayed in the game area 2.
The variable display device 3 using the liquid crystal display device is provided.
Start winning prize openings 10a, 10b and 10c
Have been killed. These starting winning openings 10a, 10b, 10
Pachinko balls that win within c are detected as starting winning balls.
Are detected by the detectors 11a, 11b and 11c. Starting winning ball detectors 11a, 11b, 11c
Based on the detection signal, each symbol display unit of the variable display device 3
Variable start. The variable display device 3 includes a liquid crystal display device.
Arranged in a matrix of 3 rows x 3 columns depending on the image
Nine symbol display sections are formed, and each symbol display section has a variable table
During the display, a predetermined plurality of symbols are sequentially scroll-displayed. So
Then, based on the passage of a predetermined time, first the upper left and lower right symbols
The first symbol displayed on the display unit stops, and then the leftmost
The second row (referred to as "middle left"), then the first row in the middle row
And the third row (referred to as "Middle upper" and "Middle lower" respectively)
4), four figures in the second row (referred to as “middle right”) in the rightmost column
The second symbol displayed on the pattern display section stops, and then the leftmost
The third row (referred to as “lower left”), the first row in the rightmost row (“right
FIG. 3 displayed on the two symbol display sections
The pattern stops and finally the second row in the middle row (referred to as
The 4th symbol displayed on the symbol display section of FIG. The display result at the time of stoppage is a predetermined specific
If it becomes the identification information, the opening and closing plate 6 of the variable winning ball device 4 is opened.
A first state that is advantageous to the player, and
Be ready to add value. When the first symbol stops
Point, when the first and second symbols stop, or
When three symbols stop, the next time the symbol stops,
If the conditions for the combination of certain identification information are met,
This is called a reach state. Displayed by the variable display device 3 as described above
The symbols to be displayed have a 3 × 3 matrix arrangement.
With this matrix, three horizontal lines,
8 lines, 3 vertical lines and 2 diagonal lines
Are formed. In the present embodiment,
Each of these eight lines is a valid combination line.
The specific identification information (in this embodiment,
If “777” is stopped and displayed, the first state
The gaming machine is controlled to enter the state. Also, 9 patterns
When all are stopped, all symbols are displayed
If a symbol representing “T” is displayed,
The gaming machine is controlled to be in the first state by hitting
Is done. For example, when the second symbol stops, the left
If the symbol of "7" is displayed on both the upper and middle left, continue
Large if the lower left symbol of the third symbol is "7"
A hit occurs, and the line from the upper left to the lower left
In the reach state. In such a case,
In the variable display device 3 in the form, it is possible to enter the reach state.
Each symbol display section of the active activated line shows the symbol
The surrounding frame is a mark display frame that indicates the effective column in the reach state.
Is displayed. Players are required to see this display frame
And the big hit at the next symbol stop
If you can easily know what can happen
Gaze at this column until the variable display of this column stops
This will increase the interest of the game. As described above, in the reach state, the reach is
Displays a frame surrounding each symbol display area on the activated activated line
This control is also performed when the third symbol is stopped. This
In the case of, two diagonal lines and two effective lines
Reach can occur at the
If a touch condition occurs, a table is displayed on each symbol display on the effective column.
A display frame is displayed. Also at this point, if stopped
If all the symbols are fruit symbols, the fourth symbol
If the identification information at the time of stoppage of all is fruit, the jackpot will be
Can occur. Therefore, in this case the variable table
Reach occurrence display is displayed on all the symbol displays on the display device 3.
Is displayed. This indicates that reach has occurred.
By displaying the display frame, the fourth symbol is stopped.
The player will watch the display on the variable display device 3.
In addition, the interest of the game can be further enhanced. During the variable display of the variable display device 3,
If Nko ball wins the starting winning opening 10a-10c
The moving prize is stored, and the variable display of the variable display device 3 is stopped.
After that, the variable display device 3 is again variably opened based on the memory.
Begun. The upper limit of the starting prize memory is, for example, "4".
Stipulated. The starting prize memory count is the starting memory table
Displayed by the indicator 16. In the above description, the combination is effective.
The line was eight lines. But the effective line is
However, the present invention is not limited to this.
It may be a line. Also, in the above embodiment, the symbol display
The stop order of the parts is 1st design, 2nd design, 3rd design, 4th design
Although performed in the order of the pattern, the present invention is not limited to this.
No. Also, the upper left and lower right as the first symbol, and the second symbol
Then left middle, middle upper, middle lower, right middle, lower left, right as the third symbol
Above, the middle symbol was selected as the fourth symbol.
Is also limited to the above-described embodiment.
Not. The display method of the identification information is the same as that of the above-described embodiment.
Is a scroll display for each symbol.
Instead of scrolling, a switching display may be used. On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 4 is normally
The opening 5 is closed by the opening / closing plate 6 and the pachinko ball is
Second state disadvantageous for a player who cannot win the opening 5
Is in a state. However, the opening and closing plate 6 is opened.
For players who can win pachinko balls in the opening 5,
This is an advantageous first state. The first state of the variable winning ball device 4
The state is that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls are opened.
Winning of the part 5 or after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)
Ends if the earlier condition is satisfied
Then, the variable winning ball device 4 switches to the second state. on the other hand,
A specific winning area 7 is formed at a predetermined position in the opening 5.
The pachinko ball that won the variable prize ball device 4
If a prize is won in the specific prize area 7, a variable prize in that time
The first state of the ball device 4 has ended and the ball apparatus 4 has entered the second state.
Thereafter, the opening / closing plate 6 is opened again, and the first state is continuously repeated.
Controlled. The upper limit number of the repetition continuation control is, for example,
It is determined to be 16 times. Wins this variable winning ball device 4
The number of winning balls is displayed on the winning number display 12.
You. Reference numeral 13 in the figure denotes a solenoid, which opens and closes the open / close plate 6.
This is for closing drive. As the second state of the variable winning ball device 4,
Is not a state where the hit ball can not win at all, the hit ball wins
It may be a difficult state. The number of symbol display units is not limited to nine, but may be eight or less, or
It may be 10 or more. In addition, this variable display
The variable display of the device 3 is displayed by a player's stop button (not shown).
Stop by pressing the
Either excessive or player pressing the stop button
Stop control may be performed based on what was done earlier
No. A decorative lamp 17 is provided above the variable display device 3.
Is provided. In addition, the game area 2 further includes a decoration.
Lamps 18 to 22 and a normal winning opening 14 are provided.
Decorative LEDs 23 are provided on both sides of the variable winning ball device 4.
Have been killed. In the figure, 15 is an out which collects out balls.
Mouth. FIG. 2 shows a partial internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine.
It is the whole rear view shown. The player operates the hit ball operation handle 15
1 (see FIG. 1) to operate the hit ball launching device 15
3 is operated, and one pachinko ball is placed on the front side of the game board 1 one by one.
It is driven into the game area 2. It is arranged in the game area 2
The variable winning ball device 4 and the variable display device 3 are game control boards.
Game control board 1 provided in box 106
07. Pachinko balls are winning areas and winning balls
When a prize is won in the device, the prize ball is transferred to the prize ball processor 1
20 and a predetermined number of views per winning ball
Goods are paid out. The prize ball is made by the ball dispenser 119.
Move the pachinko balls in the ball tank
The ball is dispensed through the ball into the ball supply tray 152 (see FIG. 1).
The ball dispenser 119 is provided in the dispensing control board box 115.
It is controlled by the payout central control board 116. Centralized payment system
The control board 116 and the ball dispenser 119 are connected by a wiring 114, a relay end.
They are connected via the daughter board 111. Meanwhile, the game system
The control board 107 and the payout central control board 116 are connected to the wiring 1
12, connected via the relay terminal board 111 and the wiring 114.
Have been. Further, the game control board 107 and the rear
Provided in the LCD unit 24 in the bar member 70
And the substrate 58 are electrically connected via the wiring 67 and the connector 66.
Connected. This back cover member 70 has
The opening formed by the notch 71 is also
An opening 65 is provided in the cover 63 (not shown in FIG. 2).
The connector 66 is located in the opening 65.
It is provided so that. In the figure, reference numeral 92 denotes an LCD control microcomputer.
And 61 is a microcomputer interface. Ma
In the figure, reference numeral 109 denotes various lamps, LEDs, sensors, and the like.
The relay terminal substrate 109
And the game control board 107 are electrically connected via the wiring 110.
Connected. Also, the game control board 107 and
The terminal box 154 for the gaming machine
24V AC power supply is
Game control via terminal box 154 and wiring 108
Is supplied to the use substrate 107. The prize ball processing unit 120 processes and inspects the prize.
The issued winning ball detection signal passes through the payout central control board 116.
Is input to the game control board 107. Game control
The number of prize balls paid out according to the winning ball signal is
Prize balls that are stored and instruct the number of prize balls to be paid out
The number signal is transmitted to the payout central control board 116 side,
Pay the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball number signal received
Control signal for paying out from the payout central control board 116
It is transmitted to the output device 119. The ball dispenser 119 has a ball tongue
Pachinko balls inside the tank are supplied through tank rails,
Pachinko balls supplied by the machine are used to operate the ball dispenser 119
A predetermined number of balls are paid out to the hitting ball storage dish. The payout control board box 115 has an error
A cause indicator 117 is provided, and the ball dispenser 119 is
If there is an abnormality in paying out pachinko balls by
It is configured to display the type of cause. And departure
Reset when amusement arcade staff repairs the abnormality
Operate the button 118 to reload the ball payout control program.
set. The error cause indicator 117 is displayed on the dispensing control base.
Instead of being provided in the board box 115, a separate
An error cause indicator may be provided.
The information may be displayed on the hall management computer. The figure
The inside 113 is the game control board 107 and the front side of the gaming machine.
The speaker 98 (see FIG. 1) provided on the ball supply plate 152
)). 69 is the winning ball set
It is a bar. FIG. 3 shows an LCD unit constituting a variable display device.
It is an exploded perspective view for explaining the structure of the knit. FIG.
Was partially disassembled when the LCD unit 24 was viewed from the back.
It is a perspective view. FIG. 5 shows the LCD unit 24 as a game.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part, showing a state where it is attached to the board 1. Referring to FIGS. 3 to 5, LCD unit 2
4 is a unit base 31 having an opening 32 and a liquid crystal.
It is mounted on the back side of the display
A CFL unit 45 housed in the opening 32;
A diffusing plate for diffusing light on the front surface of the L unit 45
And a liquid crystal panel 25 mounted on both sides. liquid crystal
A display surface of the liquid crystal display panel 25 is further provided on a front surface of the display panel 25.
Holding frame 2 having an opening 29 of the same size as
7 is a screw hole and a screw provided in the mounting projection 30.
Therefore, it is provided at the back of the opening 32 of the unit base 31.
It is attached to the screw hole 33. Unit base 31
A mounting recess 34 is formed around the front surface of the opening 32.
In this mounting recess 34, screen printing from the back
Protective plate 3 further divided into opaque portion 37 and transparent portion 36
5 is attached. The CFL unit 45 includes a CFL board 46A.
(See FIG. 4) CFL backlight 46 attached to
Provided on the back surface of the CFL backlight 46,
The light generated by the backlight 46 is reflected to the diffusion plate 49
And a reflecting plate 47 for making the light incident. A liquid crystal is driven around the liquid crystal display panel 25.
25A on which a large number of liquid crystal drivers are arranged
The ground wire of the board 25A is connected to the cord 28.
Connected to the holding frame 27. Pull from LCD panel 25
The output connector cable 26 is connected to the unit base 31.
Drawn out from the opening 38 formed in the back surface of the
The connector pin 26A of the unit base 31
The board 40 to be attached to the attachment boss 39 with screws
Connected to the connector 41. The substrate 40 is an LCD (described later).
The control microcomputer 92 and the liquid crystal display panel 25
And a relay for driving the liquid crystal display panel 25.
A volume 43 for adjusting the voltage is provided.
You. Also on the side of the substrate 40 is a CFL backlight 46.
Is provided with a connector 44 for supplying power to the
The core drawn from the substrate 46A of the CFL unit 45.
The connector 48 is connected. On the back surface of the unit base 31, a concave portion 51 is formed.
Protected by the cover 50 having. Depression of cover 50
An opening 52 is formed on one side of the portion.
52 is a side cover 57 for attaching and detaching the CFL unit 45.
Are attached by screws. On the back of the cover 50,
Opening facing connector 42 provided on backside of substrate 40
53 and a volume adjustment hole 56 facing the volume 43
Is formed. At the back of the cover 50, a mounting boss 54 and
An engagement opening 55 is formed, and the mounting boss 54 has
Microcomputer interface 61 and LCD control micro
The substrate 58 on which the computer 92 is mounted is
Attached. The substrate 58 faces the opening 53 of the cover 50.
A connector 59 is provided at a position
The connector 59 on the back of the board 58
It is connected by assembling to the cover 50. Also, the substrate 5
8, a notch 60 is formed in the center of the lower side.
Notch 60, volume control using a screwdriver as shown
Adjust the volume 43 on the substrate 40 through the adjusting hole 56
In addition, the brightness of the liquid crystal display panel 25 can be adjusted. A volume for adjusting the brightness of the light source
The brightness of the light source at the beginning of use.
And the brightness of the light source changes over time.
If it drops, adjust the volume to increase the brightness of the light source.
By strengthening the display, the display of the LCD
There is an effect that the rusty can be kept constant. Ma
Also, when installed in a game arcade, display for each gaming machine
There is also an effect that the brightness can be kept almost the same. From further behind the substrate 58, the engaging claws 64
The back cover 63 having the
It is attached by engaging with. Back cover 63
An opening 65 is formed in a part from the back to the side.
At the back side of the substrate 58 facing the opening 65.
This LCD unit 24 and a microcontroller for game control
And a connector 62 for connecting to a computer.
You. Referring to FIG. 4, CFL backlight 46
Represents a substrate 46A and a reflection plate 47 as a CFL unit 45.
Are integrated together, and furthermore by the connector 48
Connector 4 provided on substrate 40 of LCD unit 24
4 and detachable. Also, depending on the liquid crystal substrate 25A,
The CFL unit 45 into the recess 25B formed
As a result, the CFL unit 45 becomes the LCD unit 2
4, the side cover 57 is attached to the cover 50.
By removing the CFL unit 45 from the L
It can be attached to and detached from the CD unit 24. for that reason
In addition, the CFL backlight 46 may
Therefore, when it becomes dark or no longer emits light, CF
L unit 45 is removed from LCD unit 24 at once
Then, a new CFL unit 45 can be attached.
You. Therefore, the whole LCD unit 24 was replaced.
Or perform complicated operations to perform CFL backlight 46
No need to replace, maintenance costs and labor are traditional
There is an effect that it is greatly reduced. Referring to FIG. 5, this LCD unit 24
Is a back surface in the opening 1A formed in the center of the game board 1.
To be formed on the winning ball collecting cover body 69 so as to face the
Attach to game board 1 by screwing to attached boss 68
Can be The rear part of the LCD unit 24 is a set of winning balls
The rear cover member 70 attached to the cover 69
Covered. Opening on the back of the back cover member 70
The LCD 71 is formed through the opening 71.
Unit 24 and microcomputer 81 for game control
Are the connector cable 67 and the connectors 66 and 62
Connected by The opening 1A of the game board 1 has a front decoration unit.
G 72 is attached. The table decoration unit 72 is a game board
1 and a lamp provided on the upper part of the front surface
The cover (covering member) 75 projects to the LCD unit 24 side.
The liquid crystal display provided out of the box is visible to the player.
And an opening frame 76 having an opening 77 formed as described above.
No. The mounting substrate 73 is formed in a window frame shape as a whole.
Light from the outside enters the display surface of the LCD unit 24.
So that it is not difficult to see the display
I have. And the inner surface of the opening formed in the mounting board 73
Is matte black to make the display easier to see
I have. The lower surface of the opening is a ball rolling surface 74.
I have. At a position separated from the game board 1 by a predetermined distance,
Front glass plates 78A and 78B are arranged. FIG. 6 shows a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
At the time of variable display and stop of the variable display device 3
One embodiment is shown. In FIG. 6A,
All of the symbol display sections 79A to 79I are located within each symbol display section.
Crawling. For example, in the symbol display section 79A
Indicates that the symbols in the leftmost column among the symbols shown in FIG.
Crawl is displayed. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the state shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the upper left symbol 79A and the lower right symbol 79B
One symbol stops. Upper left symbol 79A and lower right symbol when stopped
When both 79B and “7” are “7”, from the upper left to the lower right
Identification information "777" is generated on the diagonal line toward
there's a possibility that. However, in this case, the middle symbol does not stop
As long as the third symbol is stopped, this specific identification information is issued.
It does not live. Therefore, a specific identification
Report “777” may occur, but the next stage
If there is no possibility of a big hit from stopping,
No other indication is made. Subsequently, referring to FIG. 6C, FIG.
Middle upper design 79C, left middle design 79D, middle lower design shown in
The second symbol 79E and the middle right symbol 79F stop.
In the example shown in FIG. 6 (C), the middle left symbol of the second symbols
Is the jackpot symbol "7", the upper middle and lower middle symbols are full
ツ symbol, the middle right symbol is a missing symbol. At this point left
The lower, middle and upper right designs are all scrolled
are doing. The identification information when the second symbol is stopped is as shown in FIG.
Is added to the diagonal line from top left to bottom right
Also, the valid line from the upper left to the lower left also has a specific identification information
There is a possibility that “777” will occur. Also in this case,
A line that may cause a big hit when the third symbol stops
Only the active line from the upper left to the lower left. That
Therefore, the mark display frames 80A, 80D, and 80H are displayed.
By performing such display, the player can reach
Can be easily known and the following figure
Interest of game to try to check pattern when pattern stopped
Will become even more exciting. Thereafter, as shown in FIG.
The third symbol including the symbol and the upper right symbol is stopped. Fig. 3
At the time when the handle stops, as shown in FIG.
The fruit design is displayed on the design, and the missing design is displayed on the upper right design.
It shall be shown. At this point, from upper left to lower left
Specific identification information “777” is generated on the effective line of
Since the possibility has disappeared, the mark display frames 80D and 80H
Is erased. On the other hand, it reached the stage where the third symbol was stopped.
For the first time, the specific identification information is displayed diagonally from the upper left to the lower right.
The possibility that information will be gathered will occur and it will be in a so-called reach state
First, the mark display frame 80A is displayed as it is,
The mark display frames 80I and 80B are displayed. Like this
The display frame showing the chi line is a big hit when the next symbol actually stops
By indicating where the potential
Therefore, the interest of the players is even more exciting. Then, when the fourth symbol stops, the maximum
It is finally determined whether a specific combination of identification information has occurred
I do. Then, as shown in FIG.
When a combination of different information occurs,
Each mark display frame blinks to establish a specific combination of identification information
Alerts, and while in reach, specific knowledge
The mark display frame on the activated line for which no separate information was displayed
Will be erased. FIG. 7 shows that all the symbols at the time of stopping are fruits.
When the symbol stops when the big hit occurs as a symbol
The progress is shown. First, as shown in FIG.
In addition, each symbol display section is
Start changing display. And as shown in FIG. 7 (B)
The first symbol stops, and as shown in FIG.
The design stops, and the third design stops as shown in FIG.
At the time of stopping, all the stopped symbols are full
In the case of arts symbols, the remaining 4th symbol is a fruit
If there are two designs, a big hit may occur. That
At this point, all the symbol displays are shown in FIG. 7 (D).
The reach line mark display frame is displayed as shown. Soshi
7E, when the fourth symbol stops.
When all fruit designs are complete, the mark display frame blinks
To notify the occurrence of specific identification information. If the fourth
If the fruit pattern is not aligned as a result of stopping the design
These mark display frames are deleted. Fruit figure in this way
Reach type that may cause big hit due to the pattern being aligned
When in the state, all the symbol display parts on the variable display device
The mark display frame will be displayed on the
The expectation of the player who does it will increase further. FIG. 8 is displayed by the variable display device 3.
The display order of the symbols for each display position.
This is shown in a development view format. These symbols are left
First design consisting of upper design 79A and lower right design 79B
And middle and upper design 79C, left middle design 79D, middle and lower design 79
E, a second design consisting of a middle right design 79F and a top right design 79
G, a third design consisting of a lower left design 79H, and a middle and middle design 79
And a fourth symbol I. The first symbol and the second symbol are each one.
Jackpot pattern "7", 6 fruit patterns, and jackpot
Between a pattern and a fruit pattern, or a fruit pattern and a full
With the six outlying symbols provided between the
It consists of a total of 13 symbols. It is described on the left side in FIG.
The number is a symbol number assigned to each symbol in advance.
The first symbol and the second symbol are used again using this symbol number.
The pattern will be described as follows. Design number
0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and A are missing symbols. Pattern nan
Bars 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and B are fruit symbols. Figure
The pattern number C is a big hit symbol. Similarly, the third symbol is symbol numbers 0, 2,
4, 6, 8, A, B out of design and design number 1,
3,5,7,9 fruit design and large design number C
It consists of a hit symbol. This 3rd design is a fruit design
One less and the fruit design used is the first
In that it differs from that of the design and the second design
It is different from the first symbol and the second symbol. This third
The patterns 79G and 79H are the same color and the same pattern. The fourth pattern 79I is composed of patterns 79G and 79
Same as H, but the design is different from the others
It has become. Therefore, the fruit design of the same pattern
Players do not think they are big hits
There is less danger. FIG. 9 is used in a pachinko game machine.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a game control board. Game control board 107 for pachinko gaming machines
According to the program for controlling various devices
For game control as game control means for controlling game machines
Microcomputer 81 and start winning ball detector 11
a, 11b, 11c, specific winning ball detector 8, and winning pieces
The detection signal from the number detector 9 and the microcomputer 8
A detection circuit 91 for applying the signal to one I / O port 85;
Solenoi according to the instruction of microcomputer 81
A solenoid driving circuit 93 for driving the
According to the data provided from the microcomputer 81,
Lamp drive for driving the decorative lamps 18 to 22
Provided from a circuit 94 and a microcomputer 81
Start winning prize memory display 16 and decoration LE according to the data
Segment for driving the D23 and the winning number display 12
LED drive circuit 95 and microcomputer 8
Speaker 98 according to the sound data given from
And an amplifier 96 for driving and generating a sound effect.
No. Game control microcomputer 81
Is a CPU (central processing unit) in addition to the I / O port 85 described above.
Device) 82 and a game control program are written in advance.
ROM (Read Only Memory) 83
Readable RAM (Random Access)
Memory 84 and resets the CPU 82 when the power is turned on.
Power-on reset circuit 87 for resetting
82 for generating a clock signal for operating
Clock generation circuit 88 and generation of clock generation circuit 88
The clock signal to be divided is periodically (for example, 2 ms).
ec), a reset pulse is given to the CPU
From the top, the game control program stored in M83
A pulse frequency dividing circuit 89 for repeatedly executing the processing, and a CPU
To the amplifier 96 in accordance with the instruction given from
Generator 8 for generating sound data
6 and the address signal given from the CPU 82 is decoded.
ROM 83, RAM 84, I / O port 85,
To select one of the wind generators 86
And an address decode circuit 90 for outputting the
Including. A detection circuit 91 and a solenoid
Drive circuit 93, lamp drive circuit 94, segment L
In addition to the ED drive circuit 95, the LCD unit 24 is also connected.
Have been. A game control board for a pachinko gaming machine
107 is connected to an AC 24 V AC power supply,
And a power supply circuit 97 for generating a kind of DC voltage.
You. Referring to FIG. 10, in LCD unit 24,
The electrical connection of is as follows. Cover 50
(See FIGS. 3 and 4), a liquid crystal display (LCD) 25
, An LCD power supply circuit 100, and an LCD
A button for adjusting the voltage applied from the power supply circuit 100.
Rum 43, CFL backlight 46, FIG.
Provided on a substrate 40 shown in FIGS.
+ 12V DC current supplied from the power supply circuit to AC current
To CFL buckler via connectors 44 and 48
And an inverter circuit 101 for supplying the
Have been. The liquid crystal display panel 25 has a segment driver
103, 104 and a common driver 105 are connected.
The segment drivers 103 and 104 are connectors 26A,
41 connected to the microcomputer interface 61
ing. For microcomputer interface 61 and LCD control
The same substrate 58 as the microcomputer 92 (see FIG. 3)
), And is provided on the substrate 58.
Connected by bus. And my for LCD control
The computer 92 is connected to the game control board 107
Receiving display data via connectors 62 and 66
The microcomputer interface 61 is driven. The LCD power supply circuit 100 includes a connector 42,
59 and an LCD control microcomputer 92 and a microcomputer input.
Interface 61. Connector 2
6A, 41 through segment drivers 103, 10
4, connected to the common driver 105. The LCD power supply circuit 100 and the volume
+43 V to the inverter circuit 101
From the same power supply circuit that supplies the DC current
DC voltage of + 5V, + 45V, -7V is applied to the connector 42,
59 is provided. Referring to FIG. 9, a game control microcontroller is shown.
The computer 81 has the following configuration via a detection circuit 91.
A signal is provided. The winning number detector 9 is a variable winning ball
The detection signal of the winning ball that has won the position 4 is transmitted through the detection circuit 91.
To the microcomputer 81. Specific winning ball detection
The device 8 has won the specific winning area 7 of the variable winning ball device 4.
A winning ball is detected, and a detection signal is sent to the
To the computer 81. Start winning ball detector 11
a, 11b and 11c are the starting winning openings 10a and 1
The pachinko balls that have won 0b and 10c are detected, and a detection signal is output.
Via the detection circuit 91
Data 81. From the game control board 107 to the LCD control
The microcomputer 92 receives an interrupt signal in addition to the five power supply voltages.
INT and data signals D0 to D7 for driving LCD are given.
available. Inverter control from LCD control microcomputer 92
A power supply voltage of +12 V and GND is applied to the path 101.
Can be The LCD power supply circuit 100 has a DC voltage of +5.
V, + 45V, -7V and GND are provided. Further
From the LCD control microcomputer 92 to the microcomputer interface.
To the segment drivers 103 and 104 via the chair 61
Are the lower liquid crystal segment driver data D1 to D3
And data D4 to D6 for the upper liquid crystal segment driver
, Basic clocks CK1 and CK2, and liquid crystal gradation display creation
Signal CKC, data latch signal, LCD drive waveform creation
The signal CKN1 and the data sampling start signal STI
Is given. In addition, the microcomputer 92 for LCD control
LCD power supply circuit 10
0 is a liquid crystal common driver to the common driver 106
Scan start signal SR2 and included in common driver 105
Of the multiple common drivers that are driven
Scan signal shift clock CKN2 for shifting
And a segment electrode for AC driving the LCD 25
The timing of inverting the voltage applied to
And the frame inversion signal CKF. From the LCD power supply circuit 100 to the common driver
105, a liquid crystal common driver driving signal VC and scanning
For signal shift clock CKN2 and LCD common driver
Frame inversion signal CKFC and LCD common driver drive
The signal V0 and the liquid crystal common driver scanning start signal DOUT
And the liquid crystal common driver drive signal V4 and GND
available. Rth is a thermistor terminal. Also LCD
From the power supply circuit 100 to the segment drivers 103 and 104
Has GND, DC voltage + 5V, liquid crystal segmented
The driver driving signal V3 and the liquid crystal segment driver driving signal
The signal V1 and the zero bias signal ECB are provided. FIGS. 11 and 12 show the LCD control microcomputer.
For driving the LCD 25 output from the computer 92
It is a timing chart of a signal. FIG. 11 shows the display screen.
FIG. 1 shows data transmission in a time corresponding to one horizontal period.
2 indicates a data transmission state in one vertical period. As shown in FIG.
Within one vertical period, the horizontal period shown in FIG.
223 are included. This number 223 corresponds to FIG.
0 for driving the LCD of the common driver 105 shown in FIG.
It corresponds to the number of drivers. Referring to FIG. 11, basic clock signal CK
1 and CK2 have the same period shifted by half a period from each other.
This is a clock signal. The cycle of this clock signal is 1 water
This is equal to a period obtained by dividing the normal period by 184. Data latch signal
Signal, the liquid crystal drive waveform creation signal CKN1 is at the beginning of one horizontal period.
This signal is used to specify the
One horizontal period starts. Data sampling start signal S
TI is a start time of the sampling of the data signals D1 to D6.
This is a signal for defining the imaging. This data
Data signal is generated by falling of pulling start signal STI.
The first of the signals D1 to D3 and D4 to D6 within one horizontal period
Sampling of the data is started. Sampling of data
The ring is regulated by clock signals CK1 and CK2.
The following is repeated at the set timing. Data D1 to D3, D4 to D6
Is one of the RGB values of each pixel in 8 gradations.
Express. In one horizontal period, data D1 to D3, D4 to D
360 data for each of the 6 data, for a total of 720 data
Is transmitted. Each pixel has one of RGB
Of these 720 segments
720/3 = 240 images per horizontal scan line
Element will be displayed. Further, a voltage is applied to each segment electrode of the LCD 25.
The obtained voltage alternates between adjacent segment electrodes.
ing. That is, in a certain segment electrode, the liquid crystal
A voltage is applied above the liquid crystal layer to control the alignment of the molecules in the layer.
If it is added to the electrodes provided, the segment
In the segment electrode adjacent to the liquid crystal layer,
To be provided to the electrode provided in the first position. In FIG. 11, D1 to D3 are lower electrodes.
Shows voltage data applied to the lower electrode, and D4 to D6 are lower electrodes.
Shows the voltage data applied to. These data 1 to 72
0 is the color of each pixel in the order of R, G, B, R, G, B,.
Specify the color. The signal CKC for creating a liquid crystal gradation display is
By adjusting the voltage applied between the 25 segment electrodes,
This is for controlling the gradation of the liquid crystal display. Segment
The voltage applied to the gate electrode is
No. CKC is adjusted according to the duty cycle ratio.
The frame inversion signal CKF is supplied to the LCD 25 as described above.
Voltage applied to each segment electrode during AC drive
This is for defining the timing for inverting.
That is, the rising edge of the frame inversion signal CKF, or
Or at the timing specified by the falling edge.
The voltage applied to each segment electrode
You. In this way, the LCD 25 is driven by an AC drive.
The movement of the LCD 25 compared with the case of DC drive
This is because the life is prolonged. Scan signal shift clock C
KN2 completes one cycle and enters the next cycle
Thus, the driver included in the common driver 105 is
That is, the driven object is shifted by one. Referring to FIG. 12, within one vertical period, 2
Twenty-three horizontal periods are included. The image of each horizontal period corresponds
Common driver follows the shift operation by CKN2.
Are displayed by being sequentially selected. Also each horizontal period
Segment electrode of LCD 25 when displaying images between
Is applied by the frame inversion signal CKF.
As shown, it is inverted every horizontal period. LCD common
The driver scan start signal SR2 regulates the start of one vertical period.
And its falling edge
The start of the vertical period is defined. The LCD unit 24 is a game control microcomputer.
The following table is controlled by the microcomputer 81.
Make a presentation. First, at normal times, the LCD unit 24
All nine symbols are stopped and displayed. Start winning a prize
When the variable start is started, all the symbols rotate at high speed (vertical
Scroll), this vertical scrolling
And vertical scrolling. After the lapse of a predetermined time, the first symbol
Stopped. That is, the upper left symbol and the lower right symbol are
Slow scroll display from two symbols before the stop symbol
Stop at the scheduled stop symbol. In addition, this stop symbol is
Using a random number based on the starting prize as described below
It is determined in advance. When a predetermined time elapses after the first symbol is stopped, the second
The symbol is stopped. That is, similar to the stop of the first symbol,
The middle left, middle top, middle bottom, and right middle symbols are two symbols before the scheduled stop symbol
Scroll slowly from and stop at the scheduled stop symbol
Let it. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the third symbol
Stop. However, in this case, when the second symbol stops
If a reach line occurs in the third pattern,
Longer than usual stop (for example, 10 seconds)
After scrolling repeatedly, stop at the scheduled stop pattern
You. New reachr by stopping the third symbol
In the event of an in
The mark display frame is displayed on the display, and the second symbol is stopped.
Specific identification information is displayed on the reach line generated when
If it is displayed, the display of each symbol display section of the reach line
A big hit is generated by blinking the mark display frame.
The raw is displayed, and it occurs when the second symbol stops.
Reach line, specific identification by stopping the third symbol
If it is determined that the information is not available, delete the mark display frame
Leave. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the fourth symbol
Stop. Also in this case, when the third symbol stops,
If a reach line occurs, this 4th symbol
Scroll slowly longer than when stopped
Stop at the scheduled stop symbol. Depending on the display result at the time of stoppage,
When the specific identification information “777” is collected in the active line,
Is when all the symbols at the time of stop are fruit symbols
Is a big hit. In this case, the microcomputer 81
Driving speaker 98 to generate fanfare sound
Along with a fan fan on the display surface of the LCD unit 24.
After displaying the character for
The image when the winning device 4 is opened is displayed. [0098] The variable winning prize ball device 4 is opened with a big hit.
While the LCD unit 24 is stopped
A pattern is displayed, but a line frame with specific identification information
Is displayed in a specific color and blinks. And place
When a pachinko ball wins in the special prize area 7 within the fixed period
In the meantime, the LCD unit 24 displays
Display the tractor for 2 seconds. If there is a V prize, a variable prize ball device
A predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls wins at 4.
Or after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses
2 seconds interval after the variable prize ball device 4 is closed
Then, the variable winning ball device 4 is opened again. This interface
At the same time, the LCD unit 24
Display a character for Upper limit of the number of repetitions
Is limited to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
Characters are displayed according to the number. The number of continuous repetitions of the variable winning ball device 4 is 16
When the final opening is completed, the LCD unit 2
4 shows the pattern at the time of stop, and then the animation at the end of the big hit
The animation is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
Then, the symbol at the time of stop is displayed again. At this stop
Is stopped when the next start winning is detected.
Then, the next variable display is started. In addition, the predetermined time has passed
If there is no starting prize, play with that machine
Is considered to be non-existent
The demo display consisting of the specified animation has started
You. The LCD unit 24 has a pachinko play function.
An error character is displayed when the machine is in an abnormal state.
Indicating errors for players and operators
Notify the occurrence of Decorative LED 23 and Decorative Lamps 18-2
2 turns on, turns off, and blinks according to the game state.
The peaker 98 is a sound effect that is predetermined according to the game state.
Occurs. The solenoid 13 is a microcomputer
Opening and closing of the variable winning ball device 4 according to the control of 81
Performing The start winning prize memory display 16 indicates a variable display or the like.
When there is a start winning prize in
Show. The winning number display unit 12 is one of the variable winning ball devices 4.
The number of winning pachinko balls at the opening of the round is displayed. FIG. 13 to FIG. 16 and FIG. 19 to FIG.
9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG.
It is a chart. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the main program.
14 to 16 and FIGS. 19 to 37.
Shows a flowchart of a subroutine program. The main routine program shown in FIG.
As described above, it is executed once every 2 msec, for example.
You. This execution is performed by the pulse dividing circuit 89 of FIG.
c in response to a reset pulse that occurs once every c
It is. First, in step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1,
Stack set processing is performed, and a RAM error occurs due to S2.
A determination is made as to whether or not there is. This judgment is made according to FIG.
The contents of a predetermined address of the RAM 84 are read out and the value is
Done by checking for equality with a given value.
You. During program runaway or immediately after power-on, RAM8
4 is undefined, so the answer to this decision is N
It becomes O and the control proceeds to S3. In S3, RAM
Initial data is written to a predetermined address 84. afterwards
The control proceeds to S10. Initial data is written in S3
Therefore, when this main routine is executed thereafter, S2
The answer to the judgment in is YES, and the control directly proceeds to S4.
move on. At S4, the game control microcomputer
Outputs predetermined data to the I / O port 85 in the data 81
Is performed. Then, in S5, the alarm flag
A determination is made as to whether
You. The alarm flag is defined as S75, S61, S
153 is a flag set by the process of
Abnormality has occurred in the prize quantity detector 9 or the special winning ball detector 8
It is to determine whether or not. Alarm flag set
If not, the control proceeds to S6, where the process
Is executed, and the process proceeds to S7. Alarm flag is set
If the process has been performed, the process of S6 is not executed, and
Proceed to contact S7. The process in S6 is described with reference to FIG.
Required processing according to the game process as described later
This is a step for performing Subsequently, in S7, a variable table is set according to the process.
Display process processing is performed to change the display of the display device 3.
Will be In S8, the LCD control microphone shown in FIG.
Computer 92 (hereinafter referred to as a sub CPU)
Command to be issued to I / O port 85
Then, a process of outputting to the sub CPU is performed. This
Of the LCD unit 24 for LCD control
Display to the computer 92 according to the game state
A command to do is given. Subsequently, in S9, detection signals from various detectors are detected.
A switch input process for inputting a signal is performed. Next, at S10, a random one counter is set.
Processing to update the count value of the random 2 counter is performed.
Will be This random 1 counter and random 2 counter
Shows the display result when the variable display device 3 is stopped,
The combination of specific identification information generated (for example, 777)
To decide whether or not one random
The counter is for the primary lottery described later, random 2 counter
Is for a secondary lottery described later. Also, random 2
As will be described later, the counter
It is also used to determine stop symbols. Next, the process proceeds to S11, where the number of resets is
A determination is made as to whether it is “0” or “other than 0”.
You. The number of resets is generated from the pulse dividing circuit 89.
Reset according to the periodic reset pulse
Means the number of times it has been reset.
It will be stepped up and will be further stepped up after reaching "7"
It becomes “0”. If the number of resets is 0, S12
To the sound generator 86 and the speaker 9
The data indicating the sound effect generated from No. 8 is set and S1 is set.
3 is output. The post-processing of S13 proceeds to S16. If the number of resets is other than 0, the process proceeds to S
Proceed to 14. In S14, selection of an output data table,
Processing to set LED / lamp data
That is, each data set by S15 is I
Output from the / O port 85. Based on the output data,
As described above, the decorative lamps 18 to 22, the decorative LED 23
Is displayed. Subsequently, the flow advances to S16 for storing a prize winning memory described later.
Rear storage processing is performed. Post-processing of S16 goes to S17
Advance, random 1 counter, random 2 counter, run
An update process of the dam 3 counter is performed. 3 random
Unta is used to determine the display pattern at the time of loss
Is a random counter. The process of S15 is
Time (2 m) reset by the pulse dividing circuit 89
The processing of S1 to S16 is performed within sec), and the remaining
This is performed using a reset waiting time, which is a reset time.
Therefore, the processing time from S1 to S16 is random
Therefore, the processing time in S17 is also random, and S1
7, random 1 counter, random
The count values of the system 2 counter and random 3 counter are run
It will take a dumb value. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing of the process shown in S6.
6 is a flowchart showing a routine program. S
18, the process flag indicating the state of the game is
It is determined whether the value is set to such a value. this
The process flags are set in S83, S106, and S11 described later.
0, S116, S120, S124, S126, S12
8, S130, S132, S134, S135, S13
8, S139, S143, S150, S151, S15
6 is set to each value.
To control pachinko machines while maintaining control time
It is necessary for Depending on the value of the process flag
The program to be executed is selected as shown in FIG.
Is done. If the process flag is "0", the process proceeds to S19.
Normal processing is performed, and in the case of "1",
Check processing of the random 2 counter is performed, and "2"
In the case of, the big hit symbol setting process in S21 is performed.
In the case of "3", the lost symbol setting process in S22
Is performed, and in the case of "4" to "9", the process proceeds to S23.
Each symbol stop process (4 is the first symbol stop process, 5 is the second symbol stop process
Stop processing, 6 is the third symbol stop processing, 7 is the third at the time of reach
Symbol stop processing, 8 is the fourth symbol stop processing, 9 is at the time of reach
4th symbol stop processing) is performed, and is "10, 11"
Check the big hit by S24 (10 out, 11
Is a big hit) processing, and in the case of "12, 13",
Open during S25 (12 is before V prize, 13 is V prize
The following process is performed, and in the case of “14”, the process proceeds to S26.
Release processing is performed, and in the case of "15", the flow proceeds to S27.
After the big hit is completed, processing is performed. FIG. 15 shows the display process processing shown in S7.
6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the above. First, in S28, the table
The first digit (hexadecimal) of the process flag is 1-7H
A determination is made as to whether there is a shift. Display process
If the first digit of the flag is 1H, the demo table of S29
An indication process is performed. If it is 2H, the symbol of S30
Display processing is performed. If it is 3H, the size of S31 is large.
A hit display process is performed. If it is 4H, S32
During the big hit, round display processing is performed. 5H
In this case, the V display during the big hit in S33 is performed. 6H
If there is, the big hit end display processing of S34 is performed.
You. If it is 7H, an error message of S35 is displayed.
Display processing is performed. Any of S29 to S35
This subroutine also ends when the processing ends. FIG. 16 shows the display control shown in S8 of FIG.
It is a flowchart of a command set process. FIG.
Referring to FIG. 10, first, in S36, the interrupt signal INT (FIG. 10)
Game control board 107 and LCD control microcomputer 92
Is turned on).
Be done. When this interrupt signal INT is ON, L
A display control command is issued to the CD control microcomputer 92.
Indicates that it will be sent. Therefore, the microcomputer for LCD control
92 is an interrupt signal given from the game control board 107.
If the signal INT is ON, the display control command is accepted and O
If it is FF, it will be rejected. Interrupt like this
Only when the signal INT is input, the display control command
The interrupt signal INT is not input.
Sometimes, only image display control processing needs to be performed.
The burden of information transmission on controlling image display
Absent. Also, since information transmission only needs to be performed when necessary
In addition, game control can be performed effectively. In addition, when needed
Occurs on the transmission line because only data is captured
It is less likely to be immediately affected by noise. In S37, which data is to be transmitted
The value of the data output counter to determine
A determination is made as to whether this is the case. Data output power
S38-S according to which of the counters is 0-9
47 comH set processing, com0 set processing, co
m1 set processing, com2 set processing, com3 set
Processing, com4 set processing, com5 set processing, co
m6 set processing, com7 set processing, and S47
Processing is performed. After the processing of S38 to S46, S49
The data output counter is incremented by 1.
The process proceeds to S50. On the other hand, the data output counter
If the value of the data is 9, in S47, S38 to S46
Add all the data of com0 to com7 set in
And set the lower 7 bits of the result as comC
Processing is performed. This comC is L as described later.
On the CD control microcomputer 92 side, the game control board 107
Used to determine whether the data received from
Checksum used. After S47, in S48
The data output counter is cleared, and control proceeds to S50. In S50, any one of S38 to S47
LCD control of command data set by processing
A process of outputting to the microcomputer 92 is performed. Then, in S51, the split which was turned ON in S36.
A process of turning off the input signal INT again is performed. This
As a result, the next display control command set processing is executed.
Until the LCD control microcomputer 92 controls the game control,
The data from the board 107 will be rejected. FIG. 17 shows the LCD control microcomputer 92.
Is a flowchart of a command input process executed in
You. Referring to FIG. 17, first, in S201, the game control
Whether the interrupt signal INT from the board 107 is ON
A determination is made as to whether or not it is. Must be ON
If no command has been entered
Then, this subroutine ends immediately. Interrupt signal is O
If the answer is N, the process proceeds to S202. In S202, the input signal is comH
(Command header)
Will be comH, the process proceeds to S203.
Data entry for future data entry.
Clear the counter and clear the input data spare storage area.
And the command input flag is set.
Is After S203, the processing accompanying the input of comH is completed.
Complete. When input data is not comH
The process proceeds to S204. In S204, command input
The decision as to whether the flag is already set
Done. Command input flag is not set
In some cases, data is not entered in the proper order
Therefore, the input data is discarded, and the processing is
Exit immediately. On the other hand, the command input flag is set
If the data is entered in the proper procedure
The process proceeds to S205. At S205, the value of the data input counter is
A determination is made as to whether it is eight. This day
Data input counter is the number of data input after comH
And counts the number of input data.
It can take the value of 0-8. One data input counter
1 each time the data of
If this value is 8 to count up by
If all data except the checksum is entered,
Means that Therefore, the judgment in S205
If the answer is YES, the process proceeds to S208, where
The checksum of the checksum is performed. On the other hand,
If the number of counters is less than 8, the process proceeds to S206. In S206, the input data is input
The data is stored in the data preliminary storage area. That
Thereafter, the data input counter is incremented by one in step S207.
This subroutine ends. If the processing has proceeded to S208, the input data
All data stored in the data backup storage area.
And the lower 7 bits of the addition result and the current input
Processing for comparing with data is performed. In S209, the operation performed in S208 is performed.
Whether the two data are consistent or not
All decisions are made. Enter once if they match
S210 is performed because the data is considered to be correct.
Go to below and below a certain
Processing is performed. If the data does not match, enter
The input data may contain some errors,
The data cannot be used as is. That
In this case, the process proceeds directly to step S213, where
No data is used for LCD control. In S210, the display process flag is set to 16
A determination is made as to whether or not the number is 12 in radix.
You. If the display process flag is 12H,
This shows a case where all the symbols are rotated and displayed. About this
Will be described later. If the answer to the determination in S210 is YES
Is displayed, that is, when all the symbols are
In this case, the process proceeds to S211 where the input data
All the data stored in the
The processing for storing the data in the storage area is performed, and the processing is further performed in S2
Proceed to 13. On the other hand, the display process flag is set to 16 in S210.
If it is determined that the value is not radix 12, the process proceeds to S21.
Proceed to 2 and stored in the input data spare storage area
Command data other than stop symbol data
Processing for storing the data in the data storage area is performed. S21
The post-processing of 2 proceeds to S213. As described above, when all the symbols are rotated and displayed.
The stop symbol data in the received data
The distinction between using and not using data is as follows.
It depends. Data comparison by checksum as described above
To determine whether there is an error in the input data
Is performed, but an error occurs in such a case.
The checksum calculated later is based on the correct data.
It may happen that the calculated checksum coincides with the calculated checksum. So
In the case of, the process proceeds from S209 to S210.
You. In such a case, there is an error in the data of the stop symbol data
In the event that a stop occurred, the stop symbol data was followed.
Since the symbol display will be performed, the symbol
If stopped, the possibility of such
Use certain data as it is for subsequent display control
I can not help. Because the wrong stop symbol data
Is stopped to determine the next display symbol according to
May suddenly change to another symbol
Because there is. If all the symbols are rotating,
Even if the stop symbol data contains an error,
Data display is not performed.
Does not occur. Therefore, S211 and S2
The processing is distinguished as shown in FIG. In S213, the command input is completed.
Or all entered commands have been discarded
From the command input flag set in S203.
And prepare for the next command input. S2
After 13 the subroutine ends. Of the above subroutines, S201 to S201
213 and information transmission between LCD control microcomputer 92
Means are configured, and in particular, S201 to S207, S213
Transmission error detecting means between the microcomputer and the LCD control microcomputer 92
Are S208-S212 and the LCD control microcomputer 92
And the information selection means are respectively constituted. Also, LCD
A control microcomputer 92 and a program executed by the microcomputer 92
Of the gram, except for the portion shown in FIG.
Constitutes a variable display control means. FIG. 18 shows a state in which the game control microcomputer changes the LC
Command comH given to D control microcomputer
~ The meaning of comC and the description prepared for each microcomputer
The relationship with the storage area and how to calculate the checksum
FIG. Referring to FIG. 18, the game control myco
Command comH to comC in the command area
An area for storing is prepared. Each area is
It consists of 8 bits of data D0 to D7. Meaning of each command
The taste is as follows. The header comH is fixed to hexadecimal FF.
And store commands to the LCD control microcomputer
This is to indicate the start. Com0 is the display process flag described above.
Shows the value of Note that bit D3 of this flag is
Not used. The 8-bit data of the command com1
D7 ~ D4 is the upper left of the symbol, D3 ~ D0 is the right of the symbol
Show below. D7 to D4 of command com2 are in the middle of the symbol
, And D3 to D0 indicate the middle left of the design, respectively. Command c
om3 D7 ~ D4 is the middle and bottom of the symbol, D3 ~ D0 is the symbol right
The inside is shown. D7-D4 of command com4
D3 to D0 indicate the lower right of the design, respectively. Frame
D3 to D0 of com5 represent the middle of the symbol, and D4 is
Whether to display the frame of line 8 (80H, 80I, 80G)
D6 indicates the speed of blinking the frame
Show. D5 and D7 are not used. Command com6
D0 to D6 correspond to line 1 (80A, 80C, 80
G) Whether to display a frame of 7 (80A, 80I, 80B)
Indicates whether or not. D7 is not used. Command com7
D3 to D0 indicate the reach operation time. D4 to D7 are available
Not done. Command comC is the last of a series of commands.
, And D0 to D6 are comH
To the lower order of the result of adding all the data of com7
Indicates 7 bits. D7 is not used. Preliminary storage of LCD control microcomputer input data
Areas corresponding to commands com0 to com7
The rear and the area corresponding to comC are prepared
You. com0 to comC are all the corresponding spare memory areas.
Once stored in When checking the checksum,
All data of com0 to com7 stored in the spare storage area
The lower 7 bits are obtained.
The obtained lower 7 bits are prepared corresponding to comC.
Compared with the contents stored in the spare storage area
If they match, microcomputer command data for LCD control
The data of com0 to com7 is stored in the storage area.
You. If they do not match, the obtained command data
Contains some kind of error
Any data stored in the spare storage area is processed.
Instead, it is cleared when the next comH is input.
The data is destroyed. By doing this
From game control microcomputers to LCD control microcomputers
Data transfer can be performed. FIG. 19 shows the switch input processing shown in S9.
Is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of FIG.
You. First, in S52, various types of detection are performed from the I / O port 85.
A process of inputting a detection signal of the output device is performed. Next, S5
By 3, 10 count switch (winning number detector) 9
Is determined whether or not is turned on. Size
If the answer is NO, the process proceeds to S54, where 10
Process to clear the ON counter of the event switch
Then, the process proceeds to S55. The ON count of this 10 count switch
The counter is incremented by one in S58 to be described later.
Used to judge whether it is the timing of the winning judgment in
Things. In S55, the alarm flag B is set.
A determination is made as to whether it has been performed. alarm
If the flag has been set, the process proceeds to S56.
If not, the process proceeds to S67. alarm
The flag B is set when the process proceeds to S61 described below.
The alarm flag that is set
Switch is ON input continuously beyond the specified time.
Is a flag indicating Alarm flag B is set
The winning number detector 9 (10 count switch).
H) is broken, short-circuited, or jammed
It is possible that When alarm flag B has been set
In step S56, the alarm flag B is cleared. Ma
In addition, the display process flag is reset by S61 described later.
When the value stored in other storage area is displayed again process
A process for setting the flag is performed. What is S61
What to do if it is determined that an error has occurred
It is. If an error occurs, the variable table
Use the display device to display a screen notifying the occurrence of an error.
Need to be Therefore, temporarily this display process flag
Must be set to the value for displaying the error screen.
In that case, if the error is repaired, it will occur again
Since it is necessary to operate the gaming machine from the previous state,
Temporarily stores the value of the display process flag when an error occurs.
By setting the display process flag again as in
The display screen before the occurrence of the error can be restored. S
The post-processing of 56 proceeds to S67. The answer to the determination in S53 is YES.
In this case, the process proceeds to S57, where
Determines whether the value of the ON counter is the maximum value
It is. If the value is the maximum value, the process proceeds to S67.
If not, the process proceeds to S58. In S58, 1
Increment the ON counter of the 0 count switch by 1
Is performed. Then, in S59, 10 counts
Whether the value of the switch is a predetermined value (for example, 3)
Judgment is made, and if it is 3, the 10 count switch
It is determined that there is a prize in the switch, and the process proceeds to S62.
However, in other cases, the process proceeds to S60. in this way
The first time the ON counter of the 10-count switch reached 3
The reason for determining that there is a winning will be described later. At S60
Means that the ON counter of the 10-count switch
For example, whether it is 1450 which is equivalent to 2.9 seconds)
Judgment is made, and if it is not the maximum value, S67 is performed as it is.
Go to the maximum value,
Switch ON counter has been ON for more than a predetermined time.
In addition, as described above, the winning number detector 9 is
It is thought that it is causing a problem. Therefore S61
, The alarm flag B is set, and the display process flag
The current value of
Is stored in the display process flag.
Indicates that an error has occurred in the winning number detector.
Is set to the value (07 in hexadecimal) that specifies the display screen of
It is. This causes the screen to display the error screen from the current display state.
Switch to face. Display process flag once stored
Is displayed again in the process of S56 as described above.
Process flag is set and the display screen is restored
become. The post-processing of S61 proceeds to S67. The pachinko ball wins the variable winning ball device 4
When the winning number is detected by the winning number detector 9, the winning number is detected.
A detection pulse having a predetermined pulse width is derived from the output unit 9.
And given to this microcomputer for game control.
It is. In this case, the switch is activated during the time of the pulse width of the detection pulse.
Every time the subroutine of the touch input process is executed,
The determination of YES is continued. 10 each time
The ON counter of the unt switch is counted up,
The count value is a predetermined value (for example, 3) as described above.
YES determination is made by S59 for the first time
It is determined that there is a prize. On the other hand, static electricity
Output from the winning number detector 9 due to noise caused by
The value may be instantaneously determined to be ON
However, in such a case, the input from the winning number detector 9 is
The pulse signal has a pulse width almost close to zero. That
For example, if such noise is input
At the same timing, the determination of S53 is made once and S5
Even if the value of the ON counter is incremented by 1 by 8,
In the case of No. 59, 10
It is not determined that the unt switch has detected a pachinko ball.
No. And when the following switch input process is executed
Since the noise falls, the judgment in S53 is made.
Is NO, and as a result, the 10-count
Switch ON counter is cleared. Therefore, the noise
Misjudgment that the 10-count switch is ON
There is no danger. If it is determined in S59 that a prize has been won, the process is terminated.
Proceed to S62. In S62, the alarm flag A
A determination is made as to whether it is set.
The alarm flag A is set as described later with reference to FIG.
Is a flag set in S153,
During the opening of the winning prize ball device 4 this time, entry into the variable prize ball device 4
This is set when there is no prize. You
That is, the alarm flag A indicates that the winning
To detect the occurrence of displacement from the predetermined detection position
It is for If the answer to the judgment in S62 is NO
If so, the process proceeds to S64, but if YES, the process proceeds to S63.
Proceed to. In S63, the 10-count switch
The winning number is detected because the pachinko ball is detected.
It was determined that there was no shift from the detection position on the detector.
And the alarm flag A is cleared. Also display
The process flag is set once by the process of S153 described later.
The stored display process flag value is restored to the display
Set to the process flag. The post-processing of S63 is S64
Proceed to. Subsequently, the process flag is set to 12 or more in S64.
Is determined. Process flag is 1
The case where the number is 2 or more has already been described with reference to FIG.
The variable winning ball device 4 is being opened or after being opened
(Including intervals). Format in S64
If the answer is NO, the control directly proceeds to S67, but Y
If it is ES, proceed to S65, to the variable winning ball device 4
Is the maximum value allowed (for example, 10).
A determination is made as to whether or not it is. If the maximum
There is no need to add the detected winnings, and the process proceeds directly to S67.
Of course, if it is not the maximum yet, proceed to S66 and the winning number is
One is added, and the process proceeds to S67. In S67, the pachi who has won the specific prize area is determined.
V switch for detecting balls (specific winning ball detector
It is determined whether or not 8) is ON. ON
If so, the process proceeds to S71, but not ON.
If not, proceed to S68 and the contents of the V switch ON counter
Is cleared. In S69, the V switch is set for a predetermined time or longer.
Alarm flag that is set when the switch is kept ON
Judgment as to whether C is set
It is. If not set, the process proceeds to S85,
If it is set, the process proceeds to S70. S70
So, is it that the V switch is turned off?
Then, the alarm flag C is cleared. Also display process
The flag has a display screen indicating that an error has occurred in S75.
Is set in step S70 because the value (07H) of
Display screen before the error that was stored in steps S75 and S75
Is set. The post-processing of S70 proceeds to S85.
No. On the other hand, when the process proceeds to S71, V
Whether the value of the switch ON counter is the maximum value
A decision is made. If it is the maximum value,
Chin ends immediately. If it is not the maximum value, the processing is S
Go to 72 and set the value of the ON counter of the V switch to 1 ink
The process of incrementing is performed. Subsequently, in step S73, the V
When the value of the switch ON counter is a predetermined value (for example, 3)
By determining whether or not there is a prize, it is determined that there is a prize
A determination is made whether to do so. ON cow as a result of judgment
If the value of the counter has not yet reached the specified value,
Proceeds directly to S74, but determines that the value has reached the predetermined value.
If so, the process proceeds to S76, and the pachinko machine enters the specific prize area 7.
Processing is performed when it is determined that a ball has been won.
You. Thus, the processing of S67, S71, S72, S73
The same as the 10-count switch.
Erroneous determination of V switch due to noise
You. On the other hand, if the process has proceeded to S74, the V
The value of the switch ON counter is the maximum value allowed
A determination is made as to whether Non-maximum field
In this case, the process proceeds to S85. Process if maximum
Proceeds to S75. In S75, the V switch is set for a predetermined time or longer.
Some abnormalities occur in the V switch
Alarm flag C is set to
Is set. Also, an error screen table is displayed for the display process flag.
Value (07H) is set, and prior to that,
The current value of the display process flag is stored in the temporary storage area
Is done. The current state of this display process flag once stored
The value is the error restored at S70 as described above.
After that, the display process flag is set again. S75
After this, the subroutine ends. When the process proceeds from S73 to S76,
At 76, one of the alarm flags A, B, and C is set.
A determination is made as to whether the key has been turned on. Set
If it has been set,
Is immediately terminated. As a result, the alarm
The V winning and the starting winning in the middle are invalidated. set
While the operation is being performed, the process proceeds to S77. At S77, the process flag is again set to 12 or lower.
A determination is made as to whether it is above. Sand
Whether the current playing state is open or after open
A determination is made as to Open and after open
If it is determined that there is not, the process proceeds directly to S85. one
On the other hand, if it is determined that the
The process proceeds to S78, and after S78, the variable winning ball device is opened.
Processing when a V prize is awarded during release is performed. First, in S78, the variable prize ball device of this time is
Number of pachinko balls that won the variable prize ball device during opening
Is the maximum allowed (for example, 10)
A determination is made as to Determined to be the maximum value
If it is, the process proceeds directly to S85, but still reaches the maximum value.
If not reached, the process proceeds to S79, where the winning number is incremented by one.
Is done. Subsequently, in S80, the V winning flag is set.
It is determined whether or not it has been performed. V winning flag and
Is a specific winning area 7 while the variable winning ball apparatus 4 is being opened once.
To determine if there was a pachinko ball winning
It is prepared. If this flag is already set
If there is no need to set it again
Goes directly to S85, otherwise to S80A
Advances, and the number of releases is the maximum (16 in this embodiment)
If it has not reached the maximum, the process proceeds to step S85.
Go to 81. As a result, the V prize will be awarded at the final opening.
Even if it is, the variable winning prize ball device is further opened
Never. In S81, whether the process flag is 12 or not
Is determined. Variable when the process flag is 12
While the prize ball device 4 is being opened, the prize ball
The processing is S because there is no winning of pachinko balls
Go to 83 and set the process flag to 13 (Open and V
Is set) and the speaker 98 emits
Data indicating the V prize sound (sound effect) to be generated is set.
You. In addition, it is displayed in the display process flag at the time of V winning.
(05H) is set to indicate the screen
Indicating the time for displaying the V display screen on the process timer
The value is set. Thereafter, the processing proceeds to S84, where a V prize is won.
The flag is set and the process proceeds to S85. On the other hand, if the process flag is 12 in S81,
If it is determined that the process flag
Is determined to be 14 or not. Process flag
14 means that the opening of the variable winning ball device 4 is completed.
After the time set beforehand as the V reception time
That is. Thus, V reception time is variable
Valid for a predetermined time after the opening of the winning ball device 4 is completed.
The variable prize ball device is provided immediately before the variable prize ball device 4 is closed.
The pachinko ball that won the place 4 opens the variable winning ball device 4.
There is a possibility of winning a specific winning area after the end,
For a specified period of time after the end of opening,
This is because it is necessary to enable winning in the fixed winning area.
You. If the answer to the determination in S82 is YES
Proceeding to S84, the V winning flag is set, and
A value corresponding to the value of the release counter in the display process flag
(14H to F4H) and set the display process timer
The round display time is set. In S85 and below, the starting winning openings 10a to 10
A determination is made as to whether or not there is a winning in c. S8
The processing of 5 to S90 includes three start winning ball detectors 11a to
11c, once for each, a total of three times
Is performed. First, in S85, the starting winning ball detector detects
A determination is made as to whether it is ON. Not ON
In this case, the corresponding ON counter is cleared in S86.
Then, the process proceeds to S90. S87 if ON
Therefore, the value of the corresponding ON counter becomes a predetermined value (for example,
3) A prize is determined by judging whether or not
A determination is made whether to do so. Judge still winning
If not, the process proceeds directly to S90. Winning
If the value is determined to be present, in S88,
If the number of start memories already stored is equal to the predetermined maximum value (
For example, it is determined whether or not 4). Already
At the maximum, there is no room to remember any more,
The process proceeds directly to S90. If not yet the maximum, S8
Go to No.9, the starting memory number and the starting winning number are each one
Is added. Subsequently, in S90, all starting prizes are won.
Judgment whether or not the check has been completed for the ball detector
Performed, and if not finished, return to S85 again
Therefore, the processing of S85 and subsequent steps are repeatedly performed. Every beginning
If the check for the moving prize ball detector is completed,
Subroutine ends. FIG. 20 is performed in S14 of FIG.
For performing LED / lamp data set processing
6 is a flowchart showing a routine program. S
91, any one of the alarm flags A, B and C is set.
It is determined whether or not the
If yes, go to S93 and set the data at the time of alarm.
Is performed and the solenoid 13 is turned off.
Is set. This set data
Is output in S15 of FIG. Date of alarm
Is a decorative lamp 18-22 or decorative LED23
Data for lighting or flashing the alarm status
And so on. Further, a data for turning off the solenoid 13 is provided.
Variable prize ball device to set and output data
The second opening / closing plate 6 is closed and disadvantageous to the player.
State. When the alarm flag is not set
Proceeds to S92 and responds according to the value of the process flag.
LED / lamp data of the address to be set is set.
The set data is output by S15 in FIG.
It is. FIG. 21 shows the operation performed in S12 of FIG.
Subroutine program for performing sound data set processing
It is a flowchart which shows a program. First, according to S94
And any one of the alarm flags A, B, and C is set.
Is determined. The place where it was set
If yes, go to S96 and set the alarm flag
Alarm sound at the corresponding address according to the type of
Data setting is performed. If not set
In this case, the process proceeds to S95, and according to the value of the display process flag,
The sound data of the corresponding address is set. Here
The cut data is output in S13 of FIG. FIG. 22 shows the winning prize shown in S16 of FIG.
Showing the subroutine program for storage area storage processing
It is a chart. By S97, the starting winning number is “0”.
Is determined. This starting prize is
In step S89 described above, “1” is added by one.
“1” is subtracted by 99 at a time. The start winning number is "0"
In this case, the subroutine program ends
However, if the starting winning number is not 0, the process proceeds to S98 and the run is executed.
Start value of the dam 1 counter and the random 2 counter
Processing for storing in the corresponding area of the storage area is performed
It is. The start prize storage area is used to store the number of start prize memories.
The value of each random 1 counter and the value of the random 2 counter
Multiple for storing values (4 in this embodiment)
Has an area for storing the count value. Next, the flow proceeds to S99, and the starting winning number is calculated as described above.
The processing of subtracting "1" is performed as described above, and the processing is repeated at S97.
Return to In the processing of S97 to S99, the starting winning number becomes “0”.
Repeatedly until This winning storage area storage
According to the rules, each start winning prize has a corresponding random 1
The value of the counter and the value of the random 2 counter are
It is stored in the winning storage area. FIG. 23 shows the normal processing shown in S20 of FIG.
9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program for processing.
You. First, in S100, it is determined whether or not there is a prize memory.
Is performed. This prize memory is determined by S89 described above.
"1" is added at a time, and "1" is not added by S113 described later.
One is subtracted. If there is no memorization of a prize, the process proceeds to S101.
And set the primary lottery flag to
The subroutine program ends. On the other hand,
If there is, the processing proceeds to S102, and the winning storage area
Of the random 1 counter stored in area 1 of
Count value and the current random 1 counter count value.
And determine whether the primary lottery is successful based on the value of the result.
A determination is made about Area 1 of the prize memory area
Is the oldest cow among the count values stored in S98.
This area stores event values. In this S102
Is determined based on the oldest count value.
Be done. In S102, the oldest count value is
Adds to the count value of the random 1 counter and adds the result.
Judge the loss of the primary lottery based on the results
Is stored in area 1 of the prize storage area
Based only on the count value of the random 1 counter
Randomness is more improved than judgment of misalignment
You. Subsequently, the flow advances to S103, where the result of the primary lottery is determined.
A determination is made as to whether or not a hit has occurred. Hit
If it is determined that the first lottery flag
Is set to "out" and the process proceeds to S106. On the other hand,
If it is determined that the primary lottery flag
Is set to "hit" and the process proceeds to S106. In S106
Sets the process flag to "1".
You. As a result, the process of S6 (FIG. 13) is performed next time.
When executed, the random number shown in S20 of FIG.
Check processing of two counters is executed. Also display pro
02H is set in the access flag. This value is
4 shows a symbol display screen. When there is a starting prize like this
The reason why the display process flag is set to 02H in
When the display screen is displayed, temporarily stop design screen
To switch to the screen according to the game state
It is. After S106, this subroutine ends. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of the lander shown in S20 of FIG.
Subroutine program for check processing of the program 2 counter
It is a flowchart which shows. First, at S107, one
It is determined whether the next lottery flag is "hit".
Be done. If it is not "hit", the process is directly S112.
Proceed to. On the other hand, if it is "hit", the processing is S
Proceed to 108. At S108, the area 1 of the winning storage area
The value of the random 2 counter stored in the
A determination is made as to whether the value is
You. In the result of this determination S109, the secondary lottery
Is determined, and if it is not a hit, the process proceeds to S
Going to 111, the primary lottery flag is set to "out".
The process proceeds to S112. At S112, 3 is added to the process flag.
The setting process is performed, and the process proceeds to S113. process
When the flag is set to 3, S6 in FIG.
When the process is executed next time, the process proceeds to S22 in FIG.
The indicated symbol design processing will be executed.
You. On the other hand, in S109, the secondary lottery
If it is determined, the process proceeds to S110, where the winning memory
Of the random 2 counter stored in the rear area 1
Based on the value, the big hit symbol number (9x9 display area
A value indicating which column displays "777", or
The value that indicates that all designs are fruit designs)
And the process flag is set to "2". Step
By setting the process flag to “2”,
When this process is executed, the process goes to S21 in FIG.
The big hit symbol set process shown will be executed.
You. The post-processing of S110 proceeds to S113. In S113, the number of the memorized start winnings is reduced by "1".
Is performed. Next, the process proceeds to S114, and the starting prize is won.
Processing for shifting the storage area one by one is performed. Starting
The prize storage area corresponds to the number of start prizes as described above.
Random 1 counter and Random 2 count respectively
(Four) areas for storing data count values
Having. The oldest count value in these areas is
The second oldest count value is stored in area 1
2 and the third oldest count value is stored in area 3.
And the latest count value is stored in area 4.
You. As a result of this S114, the
The count value is shifted and stored in area 1 by one. D
The count value stored in rear 3 is also stored in area 2
Stored with one shift. Similarly stored in area 4
The stored count value is also shifted by one in area 3 and stored.
Further, area 4 is cleared. This lander after S114
The program 2 check process ends. FIG. 25 shows the operation performed in S21 of FIG.
Of the subroutine of big hit symbol set processing
It is. This subroutine has a process flag
Executed when set to "2". First, S1
In 15, the jackpot symbol nan set in S110
The big hit symbol when the variable display device 3 is stopped is set by the bar.
Is set. In addition, in this big hit design set
The value of the random 3 counter is used. That is,
The pattern number is on one of the eight active lines
If the content is to stop "777", its number
Set the stop symbol on the line corresponding to "777"
However, it is random 3 to determine the stop symbol of other symbol display
The value of the counter is used. Also, all of the symbol display sections
In the case of the content that stops the fruit design, 3 random
Refer to the value of the counter to find the value corresponding to the fruit design.
Change the value of the digit that is not shown to the value corresponding to the fruit design
(For example, the value of the closest fruit design from the digit value)
To change) to all the symbols on the display
Stop the symbol. Further, in S116, the jackpot
A value indicating a big hit is set in the lag. Process flag
Is set to "4". The process timer includes
One symbol stop waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) is set.
Also, the display process flag shows that all the symbols are rotated.
(12H) is set to indicate the state of the state. Also display
In the process timer, the basic rotation time of all symbols (for example, 5
Second) is set. Process flag set to "4"
The next time the process is executed,
Of the symbol stop processing shown in S23 of FIG.
One symbol stop process is executed. Fig. 1
The pattern stop waiting time is the first
This is the waiting time for one symbol to stop.
1st symbol stop processing according to the set time
The stop control is performed in the following manner. FIG. 26 is a view showing the deviation shown in S22 of FIG.
Flowchart showing subroutine program of symbol set
It is. This process sets the process flag to “3”.
If the primary lottery or secondary lottery
This is executed when the result is determined to be out of order. First, at S117, a random 3 counter
Based on the value of, the loss pattern corresponding to each digit (variable
Stop diagram showing a combination of stop symbols displayed on the display device 3
Pattern number) is set. Next, in S118,
The first to fourth symbols satisfy the combination of big hit symbols
A determination is made as to whether the Places that are not big hits
In this case, the process proceeds directly to S120,
If there is, the process proceeds to S119, and the third symbol and the fourth symbol are displayed.
Figure on the line that is a combination of big hits among the patterns
The process of adding 1 to the pattern number is performed, and the process proceeds to S120.
move on. Thus, the set of the big hit symbol of the third symbol and the fourth symbol
Add 1 to the symbol number on the matching line
The pattern at the time of stop is forcibly shifted by 1
It becomes a shifted design. At S120, the process flag is set to "4" and the
Process flag is set to "12H"
In addition, the first symbol stop waiting time is displayed in the process timer.
(E.g. 5 seconds) value, rotate to display process timer
A basic time (for example, 5 seconds) is set. Yes
After the start of the change, the basic rotation time set in S120
And the first symbol will be stopped after the elapse of the waiting time.
You. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of the processing executed in S23 of FIG.
In the subroutine flowchart of each symbol stop process
is there. First, in step S121, the process timer ends.
A determination is made as to whether the process has been completed. Not finished yet
Otherwise, this subroutine does nothing and ends immediately.
If it has been completed, the process proceeds to S122, and after S122,
Stop processing of the symbol according to the value of the process flag is performed
You. In this way, until the process timer expires
Wait until the process timer expires and
After the variable start by executing the stop control of the symbol
Until the first symbol is stopped, the second symbol is stopped after the first symbol is stopped.
Until stopped, the third symbol stops after the second symbol stops
Until the fourth symbol is stopped after the third symbol is stopped
A predetermined waiting time is set during the period. In S122, when the symbol is stopped,
Indicates the sound effect (symbol stop sound) to be generated from the speaker 98
A process for setting data is performed. This data is
13 is output in S13. Then in S123
Determines whether the process flag is "4".
Will be Fig. 1 when the process flag is "4"
Set the time from stopping the pattern to stopping the second symbol.
In step S124, the process
"5" is set on the lag, and further on the process timer
The second symbol stop waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set.
You. Then, the subroutine ends. If the process flag is not "4", S
Proceed to 125 to determine whether the process flag is "5"
A determination is made about Process flag is "5"
In this case, go to S126; otherwise, go to S129.
Go forward respectively. When the process flag is "5"
Fig. 3 shows that after the second symbol is stopped, the second symbol is stopped.
Because it is necessary to set the waiting time until the pattern stops,
First, “6” is set in the process flag, and
Set symbol stop waiting time (for example, 1 second)
Is set. After S126, the process proceeds to S127, where
3 (upper and lower horizontal lines), 4, 6 (left and right vertical lines)
Is determined whether or not the symbol is reachable.
Be done. If it is reach, go to S128 and
Set the process flag to "7" and set the process timer to
3rd symbol stop wait time during reach (reach operation time)
(For example, 8 to 10 seconds) is set. Processing of S128
At the time of reach, the third symbol stops after the second symbol stops
The time to stop is longer than usual. In addition, this
Reach operation time of 13 kinds according to the type of stop symbol
It is selected and set from the time. In S127
When lines 1, 3, 4, and 6 are not values that represent reach
Does nothing and the subroutine ends. If the process flag is not "5", S
129 and the process flag is “6” or “7”
A determination is made as to whether there is. Process hula
If the group is “6” or “7”, “6”
Otherwise, in cases other than “7”, the flow proceeds to S133.
If the process flag is “6” or “7”,
After the third symbol is stopped, the fourth symbol is stopped after the third symbol is stopped.
First, you need to set the waiting time until
"8" is set in the process flag and the process
The fourth symbol stop waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the timer.
Is After S130, the process proceeds to S131, where line 2,
5 (central horizontal and vertical lines), 7, 8 (lower right, upper right
Diagonal line) is in the reach state
A determination is made about S1 if reach
32, the process flag is further set to "9",
The set timer shows the fourth symbol stop waiting time (reach
H) (for example, 8 to 10 seconds).
By the processing of S132, at the time of the reach, after the third symbol is stopped
The time until the fourth symbol stops is longer than usual.
You. The reach operation time is 1 depending on the type of stop symbol.
The time is selected and set from three types of time. To S131
Lines 2, 5, 7, and 8 are not in reach
If this is done, this subroutine ends immediately. In step S129, the process flag is set to “6”.
However, if it is determined that it is not “7”, the processing is S13
Proceed to 3 to see if the jackpot flag is a value representing the jackpot
A determination is made as to whether If not a big hit
Proceeds to S134, and sets “10” in the process flag
The waiting time is set to the process timer (for example, 1).
Second) is set, and this subroutine ends. on the other hand
When the value indicating the big hit is set in the big hit flag
The process proceeds to S135, and the process flag is set to “11”.
Is set, and the process timer is the time before the first release
(For example, 10 seconds) is set. S134, S13
5, the process flags are "10" and "11", respectively.
Will be set at the next execution of the process.
Is the execution of the jackpot check process S24 shown in FIG.
Will be. In S134, the process type
Variable display because the wait time is set for the marker
When the device 3 is stopped, the missing symbol stops for the waiting time.
Is displayed and the player can confirm the slip pattern.
Wear. Also, the process timer is opened for the first time in S135.
Diagram of the variable display device 3 because the release waiting time is set
Variable winning ball device 4 after the time before the first opening after the pattern stops
The opening operation of the opening / closing plate 6 is started. FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the procedure of S24 shown in FIG.
Showing the subroutine program of the check process
It is a chart. This jackpot check process is a process
The lug is set to either "10" or "11"
Will be executed if First, at step S136, the process timer
A determination is made as to whether the process has been completed. If not finished
In this case, the jackpot check process ends immediately. Professional
If the access timer has expired, the process proceeds to S137, and S1
The processing below 37 is performed. Like this
No action is taken until the process timer expires
As a result, it is set in S134 and S135 in FIG.
S1 until the waiting time and the time before opening for the first time have passed
The processes below 37 are not executed. In S137, the big hit flag indicates the big hit.
A determination is made as to whether the value is set.
You. The value indicating the big hit is not set in the big hit flag
If not, the process proceeds to S138, and the normal process is set in the process flag.
Is set and the subroutine ends.
You. On the other hand, a value representing the big hit is set in the big hit flag.
If so, the process proceeds to S139, and the process flag is opened.
The value "12" indicating the release is set, and the process timer
Is set to the release time (for example, 30 seconds).
The value of the number counter is set to one. Also, jackpot seeds
Indicates an open sound generated by the speaker 98 according to the kind.
Data is set. As a jackpot, all patterns
When "7" is displayed on the display, and one of the valid columns
"777" is displayed above the
When the fruit design is displayed on all design displays
There are three types, each with a separate opening
Sound emission is selected. After S139, this subroutine ends.
Complete. At S138, the process flag is set to “0”.
The next time the process is executed
Means that the normal processing shown in S19 of FIG. 14 is executed
become. On the other hand, in S139, the process flag is set to “1”.
If "2" is set, execute the next process
Now, the processing of the open-time processing S25 shown in FIG. 14 is executed.
Will be. Also, the opening time is set in the process timer.
Is set for a predetermined period of time.
Only to be done. FIG. 29 is performed in S25 of FIG.
It is a flowchart of a subroutine of a process during opening to be performed.
You. In this process, the process flag is set to “12” or “1”.
3 ". First, at step S140, a hood not shown
To notify the management computer for
To open the opening / closing plate 6
Solenoid ON data for turning on the solenoid 13
Is set. This data is output in S4 of FIG.
Is forced. Subsequently, in S141, the variable winning ball device 4
The maximum number of winning pachinko balls is predetermined
(For example, 10)
Be done. If not, the process proceeds to S142,
Further, in S142, it is determined whether the process timer has expired.
A determination is made as to If not finished yet
In order to continue opening the variable winning ball device 4
This subroutine ends. On the other hand, winning pieces in S141
If the number is determined to be the maximum, or
The process timer has expired, i.e.
If it is determined that the release time has ended, a variable prize ball device
The process is S1 because it is necessary to temporarily end the release of S4
Proceed to 43. In step S143, “14” is set in the process flag.
Set the V reception time (
For example, 2 seconds, but V prize is accepted in the last round of opening
Is set. Process hula
Is set during this opening and
And V prize valid during the V reception time set in S143
Is detected, S150 of post-open processing described later is performed.
In the process flag "12" is set again
The processing during opening will be repeated. Of S143
The post-processing proceeds to S144, where the V winning flag is set.
A determination is made as to whether or not there is. Set
If yes, in step S145, the display process flag is
Hexadecimal value according to the value of the number counter (14H to F4H,
A process of setting (a value in increments of 10) is performed.
As a result, the round display screen according to the number of releases will be described later.
Will be displayed in the round display process during the big hit
You. The round display screen is also displayed in the display process timer.
The round display time for displaying this is set
The subroutine ends. On the other hand, the V winning flag is set.
If not, the process proceeds to S146, and the display process
Only the process of setting the round display time to the
To end the subroutine. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the release operation shown in S26 of FIG.
9 is a flowchart of a post-processing subroutine program.
You. This process is executed when the process flag is "14"
Is done. First, in S147, the variable winning ball device 4 is opened.
In order to close the closing plate 6, the solenoid 13 is turned off.
Is set. Next, in S148
A determination is made as to whether the process timer has expired and
If the access timer has not expired,
This subroutine ends without performing any processing. So
And the program repeats and the process timer
The process proceeds to S149 for the first time after completion, and in S149, V
Judgment as to whether or not the winning flag is set
Done. While the variable prize ball device 4 is open and pulled
If there is no V prize during the following V reception hours,
Since the V prize flag is not set during the release, S1
Go to 51. In S151, the repetition continuation system with the big hit
In order to terminate the control, “15” is set in the process flag.
The end of the display time (for example,
(5.5 seconds) and the process proceeds to S152. Process
Since “15” is set in the lug,
When the process process is executed, the big hit end process in S27
Will be executed. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is set,
In this case, the processing proceeds from S149 to S150, where the variable winning ball
A process for repeatedly opening the device 4 is performed. sand
In other words, the value "12" indicating that the process flag is being released is first displayed in the process flag.
It is set and the process timer opens the next open / close plate 6.
Release time is set. In addition, the open counter is one
The sound is released and the open sound is set according to the type of jackpot.
And the process proceeds to S152. This release counter
Is the maximum number of times the repeat
It is used to check. At S152, the variable winning prize ball device 4
Whether the number of winnings detected during the opening of the
Is determined. If it is 0, check the winning number
The output unit 9 is shifted from the predetermined detection position due to fraud, etc.
Because there is a possibility that the alarm
The lag A is set, and the process proceeds to S154. The winning number is 0
If not, there is no need to set the alarm flag
The contact processing proceeds to S154. In S154, the winning number and the V winning flag are determined.
Are cleared, and this subroutine ends. FIG. 31 shows the operation performed in S27 of FIG.
Of big hit end subroutine program
It is a chart. This processing is performed when the process is "15".
Is executed. In S155, the process proceeds to S151 in FIG.
Therefore, whether or not the set process timer has expired
Is determined. If not finished
The subroutine ends immediately and the process timer expires.
First, the process proceeds to S156. In S156, the repetition
Open count counter is cleared to end continuous control
And the jackpot ends for the hall management computer
Jackpot information OFF output is set to notify
You. Both the temporary lottery flag and the jackpot flag are cleared.
Is cleared, the process flag is set to "0".
Subroutine ends. "0" in the process flag
The next time the process shown in Fig. 14 is executed
In this case, the normal process of S19 is executed.
You. FIG. 32 shows the display process shown in FIG.
Sub of demonstration display processing performed in S29 of processing
6 is a flowchart showing a routine program. This place
The reason is that the value of the first digit of the display process flag is “1H”.
Will be executed if First, in S157, the display process type
A determination is made as to whether the
If not, the subroutine ends immediately.
Only after the display process timer has expired does the processing flow to S158.
move on. This display process timer is set in S161 described later.
Or when setting the display screen in S165 of FIG.
Is set as the time corresponding to the display.
You. At S158, the display process flag is set to 16
A determination is made as to whether
You. 51H is a display process flag in the demo display process.
This is the maximum value that can be taken. Therefore, the display process
If the flag is 51H, the process proceeds to S159.
Only the first value, ie, the display process flag of 01H
Set. When the display process flag is not 51H
Proceeds to S160, and the value of the display process flag is set to hexadecimal.
10 is added by the number. The post-processing of S159 and S160 is S
Proceed to 161. [0175] 01H is set in the display process flag.
The reason is that the normal process shown in FIG.
If no starting prize is detected during
is there. More specifically, a symbol display subroutine described later.
In step S165, 01H is set in the display process flag.
This display process timer is set in the display process timer.
The time corresponding to the value of the lag is set. Similarly, S16
Even if it is 1, the value of the display process flag is displayed in the display process timer.
Is performed to set the time corresponding to. Sand
In S157, the values set in S165 and S161 are set.
Demo display until the specified display process timer expires
Is executed, and if the process timer expires, it is displayed in S160.
Add 10 to the process flag value in hexadecimal and
Page display, and in S161, the
Processing to set the display time of a new stage is executed
Will be. The display process timer is 01H, 11
H, 21H, 31H, 41H, 51H
Thus, the demonstration display is repeated. FIG. 33 shows a subroutine program for symbol display processing.
It is a flowchart of a gram. This processing is performed in S of FIG.
30. In S28,
The value of the first digit of the display process flag is "2" in hexadecimal.
Executed in some cases. First digit of display process flag
The value becomes “2H”, for example, as shown in FIG.
This is based on processing such as S106 in the normal processing. First, in S162, the display process type
A determination is made as to whether the process has ended. this
The display process timer includes S165, S173,
Ties set in S175, S177, S179, etc.
Ma. If the display process timer has not expired
Proceeds to S166, but the display process timer expires.
If so, the process proceeds to S163, and the following demo table
A determination process is performed as to whether or not to shift to the display.
First, in S163, the big hit flag becomes a value indicating the big hit.
A determination is made as to whether the Jackpot
In this case the transition to demo view should not be
The subroutine ends immediately. Big hit flag big hit
If not, the process proceeds to S164. S164
The start prize within a predetermined time
The demo display transition tag to specify the predetermined time.
A determination is made as to whether the image has ended. Not yet
If not, this subroutine ends immediately.
However, if the demo display transition timer has expired, the demo
Need to move to display. Therefore, demo at S165
The process of shifting to display is performed. In S165, as described above
The value (01) indicating the demo display process is displayed in the display process flag.
H) is set. Then, the display process timer displays
In advance to set the value of the
Time is set, and this subroutine ends.
You. In step S165, a value of 01H is displayed in the display process flag.
In order to be set, S2 will be used in the next display process.
9 is executed (see FIG. 15).
You. On the other hand, the display process timer ends in S162.
If it is determined that the processing has not been completed,
Whether to end as a result of subtracting 1 from the display process timer
A determination is made about If it is determined to end
The process proceeds to S167, but if not terminated,
The subroutine ends immediately. In S167, the display program
Determines whether the value of the process flag is 02H.
A disconnection is made. 02H is a normal stop diagram as described above.
Indicates that a pattern should be displayed. Answer to the judgment in S167
If YES, the process proceeds to S168, but otherwise
In the case of, the process proceeds to S172. [0179] From S172, the process from the variable display to the stop is performed.
This is a process for controlling symbol fluctuation. First in S172
Determines whether the value of the display process flag is 12H.
A determination is made about 12H is as described above.
This shows a state where all the symbols are fluctuating. In S172
If the answer to the judgment is YES, the display
Set the access flag to 22H and set the display process timer
The process of setting the first symbol stop waiting time (for example, 1 second)
Is performed. This subroutine ends after S173.
I do. If the answer to the determination in S172 is NO,
The process proceeds to S174 where the display process flag is 22H.
A determination is made as to whether there is. 22H and
Is a value indicating a state in which the first symbol has stopped. Display pro
If the process flag is 22H, the display process is further performed in S175.
32H is set in the access flag and the display process timer
Is set to the second symbol stop waiting time (for example, 1 second).
It is. After S175, this subroutine ends. If the answer to the determination in S174 is NO
The process proceeds to S176. In S176, the display professional
Judgment as to whether the value of the access flag is 32H
Is performed. When the display process flag is 32H
Means that the second symbol has stopped. S1
If the answer to the determination at 76 is YES, the process is S177
To the display process flag, the value of 42H is further added.
Set, wait 3rd symbol stop in display process timer
A time (for example, one second) is set. Further, in S178, the eight variable display devices 3
The line when the second symbol stops among the activated lines
Whether symbols 1, 3, 4, and 6 are in reach state
A determination is made as to If not reach
This subroutine ends immediately,
If so, the process proceeds to S179. In S179, the display process
Reach state until the 3rd symbol stop
(62H) is set to indicate that the operation is performed. Also,
The line determined to be in the reach state in S178 is indicated by a diagram.
For displaying a mark display frame as shown in FIG.
Display data is set. Further display process timer
In addition, the operating time during reach (for example, 8 to 10 seconds) is set.
Is The reach operation time is determined by the number of symbols displayed.
There are 13 types according to
Stop the symbol taking longer than the third symbol stop waiting time
It is for stopping. This subroutine after S179
Chin ends. If the answer to the determination in S176 is NO,
The process proceeds to S180. In S180, the display process
When the value of the lag is 42H (see S177) or 62H (S
179)
Is performed. If the answer to the determination is YES, the process proceeds to S18
The process proceeds to S184, otherwise the process proceeds to S184. In S181, after the third symbol is stopped, the third symbol is stopped.
4 In order to perform the processing up to the symbol stop, first, the display process
02H (stop symbol display) is set in the flag. Ma
The display process timer has the fourth symbol stop waiting time (
For example, 1 second) is set. Subsequently, in S182, the third
Lines 2, 5, 7, and 8 reach when the symbol is stopped
A determination is made as to whether
You. If the answer is no, this subroutine immediately
The process ends, but if YES, the process proceeds to S183. S
In 183, the reach operation until the fourth symbol stops
52H is set in the display process flag to perform
You. Of the lines 2, 5, 7, and 8,
Mark display frame of the line judged to be in the reach state
Is displayed as shown in FIG. 6 (D) and FIG. 7 (D).
, Frame display data is set. Further display process
The timer indicates the reach operation time (for example, 8 to 10 seconds)
Is set. After S183, this subroutine
finish. On the other hand, the process proceeds from S180 to S184
Is only when the value of the big hit flag is 52H. why
Then this symbol display processing is the first digit of the display process flag
Is executed only when is 2H.
The value of the second digit of the process flag can only be 0H to 6H
Because there is no. That is, in S184, the third symbol is stopped.
Any of lines 2, 5, 7, and 8 reach
It is performed only when it is in the state. In S184,
Check if the hit flag is set to a value indicating a big hit.
Is determined. If the answer is NO, S1
A value representing the stop symbol display in the display process flag at 85
(02H) is set and displayed at the time of reach
Clear the frame display data of the line that was
The process of leaving is performed. This subroutine after S185
End. On the other hand, if the answer to the determination in S184 is YES
In case of, in order to handle the big hit
The control moves to S186. In S186, the stop symbol is displayed.
02H is set in the display process flag to perform
You. In addition, display the mark display frame on the line that will be a big hit
To set the frame display data
Frame blinking speed data for blinking the frame
Is set. In this way, the mark display frame blinks at the time of big hit
When reach speed is displayed because the speed changes
And the display mode changes when the big hit is determined, and the player
The occurrence of a big hit can be easily known. View more
To display the occurrence of big hits on the screen on the process timer
Waiting time before the character screen starts (character appearance
Waiting time, for example, 2 seconds) is set.
Chin ends. On the other hand, if the display process timer
Not present and the display process flag is 02H
Indicates that the answer to the determination in S167 is YES,
Proceed to S168. In S168, the value of the process flag
The following three types of processing are performed accordingly. The display professional
The process flag becomes 02H because the process flag is 0 (communication flag).
Normal processing), 11 (big hit check processing), 15 (big hit)
(End processing). First, in case of 0
Proceeds to S169 and moves to a demo display transition timer (for example, 5 minutes)
Is set. This timer is set to S164 as described above.
To determine whether or not to shift to the demo display.
Timer. This subroutine after S169
Ends. If the process flag is 11, S170
Sets the display process flag to 03H. This 0
The value of 3H is a value indicating the start of screen display at the time of a big hit.
is there. The character change time is set in the display process timer.
(For example, 2 seconds) is set. This character change
Time is the time displayed on the screen when the big hit occurs.
Change the character to change the character
It is set to measure the time until
is there. If the process flag is 15, S171
And the display process flag is set to 06H.
The value of 06H indicates the start of display at the end of the big hit.
is there. At the time of the big hit end display, refer to FIG.
The display process flag is set to 02
Set to H. Therefore, once the big hit ends,
A stop symbol is displayed. Then, in S171, the display professional
By setting 06H to the access flag, this one
The stop symbol displayed on the screen is deleted after a predetermined screen change.
Will be. The display process timer includes
The time for change and erase (for example, 3.5 seconds) is
Is set. After S171, this subroutine ends.
You. FIG. 34 shows the operation performed in S31 of FIG.
Flow of subroutine program of big hit display processing
It is a chart. This process is one digit of the display process flag
Executed when the eye is at 3H. More specifically, the table
When the indicated process flag is 03H, 13H, 23H
Is executed. First, in S187, the display process timer ends.
A determination is made as to whether the process has been completed. Finished
If it is determined, the display process flag is set to 2 in S188.
A determination is made as to whether it is 3H. Judgment
If the answer is YES, the process proceeds to S190, otherwise,
In this case, the process proceeds to S189. In S189,
Processing for adding 10H to the value of the display process flag is performed.
Then, the process proceeds to S191. On the other hand, in S190, the display process
04H is set in the flag, and the process proceeds to S191. S19
In 1, a predetermined value is set in accordance with the display process timer value.
This subroutine is set to set the time
End. The symbol display by this big hit display processing is as follows.
Become like First, the display process flag is 03H
In the case, the first screen of the jackpot display screen as described above
Is displayed. The table assigned to the first screen
When the time corresponding to the indicated process timer expires, S189
, 10H is added to the value of the display process flag, and 13H
Becomes If the display process flag is 13H,
Screen display in the middle of the display screen. And further
When the time allotted for the screen elapses
Is displayed in S189 by performing the big hit display process.
10H is added to the display process flag, and the big hit screen
The display changes on the last screen. The final screen of the jackpot display
After that, the process proceeds from S188 to S190, and the display process flag is displayed.
Is 04H. This 04H is a line for the repetition continuation control.
Shows the screen for the first round display of the round display screen
Value. This value is set to the display process flag
The next time the display process is executed,
Is the first lane of the big hit middle round display process S32 in FIG.
A window is displayed. FIG. 35 shows the round display process during the big hit.
5 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of FIG.
“Round” indicates the number of times the repeat continuation control is released.
This big hit round display process is also shown in FIG.
Like this, the first digit of the display process flag is 4H
Is executed. First, in S192, the display
A determination is made as to whether the process timer has expired.
Be done. If the process has been completed, the display process is executed in step S193.
02H is set in the lag and this subroutine ends.
You. If the display process timer has not expired,
This subroutine ends without performing any processing.
That is, by the round display process during the big hit, FIG.
Display set in S191 of FIG. 4 and S145 of FIG.
Display process at that time until the process timer expires
Round display is performed according to the value of the flag. And
If the predetermined time has elapsed, the display process flag is set in S193.
Since 02H is set, the normal stop symbol display is displayed.
Will be done. The display process flag includes
In step S190 of FIG. 34, 04H is set, and in step S14 of FIG.
5, the value corresponding to the value of each release counter (14H to F4
H) is set, the variable prize ball device 4 is opened.
At any given time, the round display according to the number of releases
It is performed only for a while, and the stop symbol display is performed again
Become. FIG. 36 shows the operation performed in S33 of FIG.
Of the subroutine program for the big hit V display process
It is a low chart. This process is based on the display process flag.
It is executed only when the first digit is 5H. Display process
The reason why 05H is set on the lug is shown in S83 of FIG.
During the opening of the variable prize ball device other than the last round
This is a case where it is detected that a V winning has occurred first. Ma
First, in S83, the display process timer displays the V display time (for example,
(For example, 2 seconds) is set. In S194, this display program
A judgment is made as to whether the access timer has expired.
And the process proceeds to S195 only after the display process timer expires.
The process proceeds, and 02H is set in the display process flag.
You. That is, the display process flag is set in S83 of FIG.
Screen displayed at this time because 05H is set
Is a screen for notifying the player of the V prize,
The time during which the display is continued is the same as in S83 in FIG.
V display time set in the display process timer
You. When the V display time is over, the display program is executed in S195.
Since the access flag is set to 02H, the display screen is
The stop symbol display screen is displayed again. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the processing executed in S34 of FIG.
Of the subroutine program of the big hit end display process
It is a low chart. This subroutine is a display process
This is executed when the first digit of the flag is 6H. Display
The process flag is set to "06H" in FIG.
171. After that, this big hit end display processing
Is repeated, and the set display process timer
Each time it ends, the value of the display process flag is added by 10H
And when it finally reaches 76H, the normal stop symbol table
Processing for shifting to the display processing is performed. In the big hit end display processing, first, at step S19.
In step S171 and in step S198 described later,
To determine whether the specified display process timer has expired.
A disconnection is made. If not finished this subroutine
The timer ends immediately and the display process timer expires and
First, the processing after S197 is performed, and the big hit end display processing is performed.
The process will proceed. In S197, the value of the display process flag is
Its maximum value, ie whether it is 76H
A decision is made. If not, the process goes to S19.
8 and 10H is added to the display process flag.
The display process timer sets the display process flag
The predetermined time corresponding to this subroutine is set
Chin ends. On the other hand, the value of the display process flag is 76H
If so, the process proceeds to S199, where the display process
The lag value is set to 02H and the display shifts to the demo display.
The timer is set. Therefore, as described above, S1 in FIG.
At step 71, the display process flag is set to 06H
Stops the jackpot once displayed at the end of the jackpot
The end of the big hit where the symbol screen is switched every predetermined time
It changes to the end screen at the end, and finally stops when a big hit occurs
The symbol screen will be displayed again. As described above, the pachinko machine according to this embodiment
In gaming machines, a microcomputer for game control and a variable display
The game control is separated from the microcomputer for
From the microcomputer for variable display control to the microcomputer for variable display control.
Data necessary for display control of the surface can be transmitted.
For this reason, the game control microcomputer uses detailed information for variable display.
Eliminates the need for paddle control and compares more advanced game controls
It can be easily executed. Also for variable display control
Microcomputer receives data received from the game control microcomputer.
The display of the variable display device can be freely controlled based on the
it can. For that purpose, the screen display should be more diversified.
There is an effect that can be. Hereinafter, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. (1) Combination of symbols displayed by the variable display device 3
Prepare multiple types and switch using the symbol changeover switch
Or automatically switch based on the day of the week
You can do it. In this case, the variable display device 3
What are the big hits and fruit patterns displayed
Set a symbol display to inform the player of the type of symbol
You may ask. (2) Regarding the combination of symbols in (1)
Image data is stored in, for example, a memory cassette or memory car.
Game using a ROM or ROM (read only memory)
May be stored in a storage means that can be detachably attached to the machine.
Ishi, sending from the hall management computer to each gaming machine
You may make it. (3) The variable display device 3 is, for example,
It may be something like displaying a video that is singing
A predetermined game value if the player's boxer wins.
May be provided. (4) In the embodiment, the game control
Only one-way data transmission from computer to variable display
Was sent from the variable display device for game control.
Data transmission to the computer should be bidirectional.
You may. (5) In the embodiment, a transmission error occurs.
If it is generated, the transmitted data is simply discarded, but the alarm
Processing may be performed. (6) The type of the variable display device 3 is actually
The invention is not limited to the liquid crystal display device as in the embodiment, and for example,
Drum, dot matrix LED, segment LED,
EL, plasma, CRT, etc. may be used.
No. [0206] [0207] [0208] [0209] [0210] [0211] [0212] [0213] [0214] [0215] [0216] [0219] According to the first aspect of the present invention,variable
Game control based on the detection output of abnormalities related to the winning ball device
Can be virtually suspended, but
Judgment of start winning prize and number related to specific display mode
It is possible to minimize the effect on updating value information.
Wear. [0218] [0219] [0220] [0221] [0222]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming area of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine according to the present invention, and a liquid crystal display device for the gaming machine and other various devices provided in the gaming area. It is. FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a partial internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a structure of an LCD unit constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view showing a rear part of the LCD unit. FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part of the game board showing a state where the LCD unit is attached to the game board. FIG. 6 is a front view showing a display mode of the variable display device. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a display mode of the variable display device. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing various symbols displayed on each display unit of the variable display device. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit used in a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram showing a connection state of a game control microcomputer and a gaming machine liquid crystal display device. FIG. 11 is a timing chart of one horizontal period of an LCD drive signal. FIG. 12 is a timing chart of one vertical period of an LCD drive signal. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a main routine of a program for explaining the operation of the control circuit shown in FIG. 9; FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of process processing. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine program of a display process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a subroutine program of a display control command setting process. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of a command input process performed by the LCD control microcomputer. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a state in which the microcomputer L for controlling a game
It is a schematic diagram which shows the data transmission method to a CD control microcomputer. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of switch input processing. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of a subroutine program for LED / lamp data set processing. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a sound data setting process. FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a winning storage area storing process. FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a normal process. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a subroutine program of a random 2 counter check process. FIG. 25 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a big hit symbol setting process. FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a lost symbol setting process. FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of each symbol stop process. FIG. 28 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a jackpot check process. FIG. 29 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of an open process. FIG. 30 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of post-open processing. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of big hit end processing. FIG. 32 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a demonstration display process. FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a symbol display process. FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a big hit display process. FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a big hit round display process. FIG. 36 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a big hit V display process. FIG. 37 is a flowchart of a subroutine program of a big hit end display process. [Description of Signs] 1 gaming board, 3 variable display device, 4 variable prize ball device,
7 specific winning area, 8 specific winning ball detector, 9 winning number detector, 10a-10c starting winning opening, 11a-11c
Start winning ball detector, 24 LCD unit, 25 liquid crystal display panel, 61 microcomputer interface, 79A ~
79I symbol display section, 80A to 80I mark display frame, 81
Game control microcomputer, 92 LCD control microcomputer, 107 Game control board.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] A game is played by hitting a game ball into a game area.
Game machine, which can win a game ball hit into the game area.
A mouth and a first, which is provided in the game area and is advantageous to the player.
Changeable between a state and a second state which is disadvantageous to the player
A variable prize ball device and a display state can be changed, and a game ball is provided in the starting prize port.
The display result is derived and displayed on condition that a prize is won.
Derived display after performing variable display operation
Then, the display result becomes a predetermined specific display mode.
On condition that the variable winning prize ball device is in the first state.
Image that can be controlled to a big hit state
A display device, and game control means for controlling a game state of the gaming machine.
The game control means sets the display result of the image display device to the specific display mode.
Update the numerical information used to determine whether
Numerical information updating process and a starting winning determination for determining whether there is a winning in the starting winning opening.
Processing and the start winning determination processing determines that there is a winning.
The numerical information is stored in a predetermined storage area corresponding to
And a plurality of types of processes for controlling the progress of the game in a predetermined order.
Update the values of the process flags required to execute
The current process when the new conditions are not satisfied
The value of the flag is maintained, and the
The processing corresponding to the value of the maintained process flag is
Is executed, and when the condition is satisfied, the process
The value of the lag is updated to update the plurality of types of processing.
The process corresponding to the value of the later process flag will be executed.
Game control program including a predetermined process process
Ram is periodically and repeatedly executed, and during the execution of the game control program,
Detection output of the detector that detects the ball that entered the prize ball device
When an abnormality is detected based on the
While the numerical information updating process and the starting
A gaming machine , wherein the dynamic prize determining process and the storing process are executed .