JP5117768B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine provided with a gaming state display means for displaying a gaming state so that a player can identify the gaming state.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters a special area (starting port) of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after three identification information changes, a combination according to the result of the big hit lottery On the other hand, an effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the variation of the identification information. When winning in the big win lottery, after a stop display with a combination of predetermined identification information, the winning device (large winning opening) is repeatedly opened for a predetermined number of times, thereby providing the player with many balls.

  In addition, among these gaming machines, there are gaming machines having a plurality of states such as a state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is advantageous to the player (high probability state) and a state disadvantageous to the player (normal state) . In these gaming machines, the game state is shifted in response to the winning of the big hit lottery. Furthermore, in recent years, it has become difficult to understand the winning of the jackpot lottery.For example, even if the winning of the jackpot lottery is not displayed as a jackpot, the player changes the state of the game by displaying a XX mode entry. Gaming machines that are difficult to recognize have been provided.

On the other hand, there is a gaming machine provided with a game status display means for displaying a game status so that the player can identify the game status (Patent Literature 1, Patent Literature 2). For example, a gaming machine is provided that changes the emission color of a gaming state display means such as an LED in accordance with the gaming state. In these gaming machines, for example, in the high probability state, the light emission color of the game state display means emits “red”, and in the normal state, the light emission color emits “green” to display the game state. . Furthermore, there are various regulations in the manufacture of gaming machines, and the game state display function is also required to have a function for recognizing a game state in a specific state (when power is turned on).
JP 2000-342767 A JP 2005-230174 A

  However, gaming machines that have a game status function based on these rules can recognize the game status at a glance, so aim for a table that has a high probability when the store is opened when the power is turned on. It can produce a turning man (so-called hyena). Furthermore, it may be unfair to a general player who does not know that there is a state display function based on regulations. In addition, if the state of the game is understood at a glance while the game is being performed, there is an effect that suggests a transition to a state (high probability state) in which the state of the game is advantageous to the player Even if that happens, there may be no expectation for the production, which may cause a decrease in interest in the production.

  For this reason, it has been required to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance, and that can continue to expect the game state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of a game at first glance and can keep a sense of expectation for the state of the game. The purpose is to provide.

  (1) State determination means for determining a state relating to a game including a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player based on the start winning, and a state storage for storing the state determined by the state determination means A plurality of types of display modes in the game state display means, the game state display means for displaying the state relating to the game, and the game state display means, and are partially common for each state including the first state and the second state; A state display mode storage unit that stores a plurality of types of state display mode groups in which a plurality of types of display modes including a display mode are grouped in different display orders in the first state and the second state, and the state storage unit A state display selection unit that selects one of the state display mode groups from the state display mode group stored in the state display mode storage unit based on a state stored in the state display mode, and the state display selection unit Game machine characterized by comprising a status display control means for controlling the display of the game status display means on the basis of-option state display mode group.

  According to the invention of (1), the display state of the game state display means (for example, 7-segment) is changed from the first state (high probability state, for example, probability change state) advantageous to the player and the disadvantageous second state (normal state). ) And a part of the display mode, but is stored as a group of state display states grouped so that the display order of the display modes is different for each state. It is not possible to determine the state of the game by itself. Furthermore, in the game state display means, since the state cannot be recognized unless the entire display mode displayed based on the grouped state display state group is viewed, the player who aims at the advantageous state only is selected. Can be eliminated. In addition, since the state of the game cannot be easily determined, a sense of expectation for the game can be continued for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance and can continue to have a sense of expectation for the state of the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the state display control unit is configured to display the display mode of the display modes constituting the state display mode group selected by the state display selection unit at regular time intervals. A gaming machine that performs display control of a gaming state display means.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the state display mode group in which the display modes are grouped at a constant time interval is displayed in a predetermined display order. For this reason, a player who is playing a game can recognize the display pattern by observing the display mode of the game status display means (for example, 7 segments) for a certain period of time. It becomes possible to guess. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance and can continue to have a sense of expectation for the state of the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (2), a power supply unit that supplies power to the gaming machine, a detection unit that detects the start of power supply from the power supply unit, and a detection of the detection unit And measuring means for measuring until a predetermined time elapses after the power supply is started, and the state display control means is configured such that the time interval until the elapse of the predetermined time is measured by the measuring means, A gaming machine characterized by being longer than after the elapse of the predetermined time.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (2), the time interval for displaying the display mode of the game state display means is made different between before and after the elapse of a predetermined time from power-on. It is possible to eliminate a player who plays only in an advantageous state. For example, gaming machines that are turned off in a state advantageous to the player (high probability state, for example, a probable state) are often in a state advantageous to the player after the power is turned on, and immediately after the game hall is opened In addition, there is a senior who plays only for gaming machines that are turned off in a state advantageous to the player the previous day (high probability state, eg, probabilistic state) and continue to be in an advantageous state after the power is turned on. By making the time interval for displaying the mode longer before the predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on than after the predetermined time elapses, it is possible to eliminate a player who plays only for an advantageous state after the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance and can continue to have a sense of expectation for the state of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify a game state at a glance and can keep a sense of expectation for the game state.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the lamp unit 53 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 which will be described in detail later are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting region, a region where a game member such as an accessory, or a decoration member is provided. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom and layout.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer is formed of a material having permeability, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer may be formed of a material having permeability. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  A lamp unit 53 is provided on the lower left side of the game board 14. As shown in FIG. 3, the lamp unit 53 includes a special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, round number indicators 51a to 51d, A status display LED 80 is provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50” or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). When the jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the gaming ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so as to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each dot LED, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an effect identification symbol (for example, “0” to “9” consisting of numerals and symbols) is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The numbers up to “” are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and is also pleased with a character image such as “Big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  On the right side of the special symbol display 35, a status display LED 80 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on / off according to a lighting pattern according to a game state to be executed (for example, a probability change state or a normal state). Thus, the status display LED 80 is provided in the vicinity of the special winning opening 39. Thus, the state display LED 80 is an example of a game state display unit that displays a state relating to a game. In the present embodiment, the status display LED 80 is configured by one 7 segment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the status display LED 80 may be configured by a plurality of 7 segments.

  An overview of the gaming machine 10 will be further described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, on the gaming board 14 of the gaming machine 10, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, and a grand prize. Game members such as the mouth 39 and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  A stage 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc., the game flows down toward the bottom of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the first warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. .

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball is placed in the start port 25. Becomes easier to enter. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) or the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again in the open state on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the count sensor 104. Driven by. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the count sensor 104. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in this embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 2 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 2. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning port is obtained. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  When it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to the type of each winning port.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device has been described as an example of the production means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The production means may be a production means such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, a speaker, or a movable accessory.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 includes a register and a reset terminal 66a. The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. When the reset terminal 66a of the main CPU 66 receives a reset signal, reset processing is executed. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a state determination unit, a state display selection unit, a state display control unit, a detection unit, and a measurement unit.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a lighting pattern table (see FIG. 6) in which the light emission pattern of the status display LED is stored. Various tables such as a lighting time table (see FIG. 7) in which lighting times in the respective light emission patterns of the status display LEDs are stored, and a special symbol determination table (see FIG. 8) referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery are also included. It is remembered. Thus, the main ROM 68 functions as various storage means such as a state display mode storage means.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, an area passing flag, a gaming state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, and an effect condition selection random number counter. , Grand prize opening number counter, Grand prize opening counter, Round number display counter, Round number display effect start counter, Waiting time timer, Grand prize opening time timer, Power supply elapsed time timer, Special symbol hold Data indicating the number, data indicating the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The game state flag indicates a game state to be executed. Thus, the main RAM 70 is an example of a state storage unit that stores the state determined by the state determination unit.

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. The power supply elapsed time timer is for measuring the elapsed time after power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and passed through the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the starting port 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, but the It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  The initial reset circuit 64 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and transmits a reset signal to the main CPU 66 when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value. Further, the initial reset circuit 64 receives a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 66 and discharges it in order to release the voltage applied to the capacitor.

  The serial communication IC 72 is connected to the main CPU 66, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / firing control circuit 126, and includes a sub control board buffer 72a and a payout / firing control circuit buffer.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, A start winning ball sensor 116, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the start port 25.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is in an open state or in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Closed.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126 and a power supply board 500. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, a card unit 150, and a power supply board 500.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is launched. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  The power supply board 500 is connected to the main control circuit 60, the payout / launch control circuit 126, and the like, and supplies power supplied from an external power supply to each circuit. Based on the power supplied from the power supply board 500, the pachinko gaming machine 10 operates.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol indicator 35 (7 segment LED), and the normal symbol indicator 33. (Display lamp), status display LED 80 (7 segment LED) and the like are included. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a state display control unit that performs display control of the game state display unit (state display LED 80).

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 which is an effect control means performs control related to the sound generated from the sub CPU 206, the program ROM 208, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. A voice control circuit 230 is provided, and a drive circuit 240 is provided that performs control related to the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206 and various tables.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a circuit such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 executes a game using various tables stored in the main ROM 68. Various tables stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Lighting pattern table]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a lighting pattern table in which the light emission pattern of the status display LED 80 is stored. As shown in FIG. 6, each lighting pattern group is configured by grouping a plurality of patterns (for example, lighting pattern 1 to lighting pattern 9) in the display mode of the status display LED 80. Group 1 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is a high probability state, and is a lighting pattern group in which the status display LED 80 (7 segments) lights the figure 8 clockwise. Group 2 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is a low probability state, and is a lighting pattern group in which the status display LED 80 (7 segments) lights the figure 8 counterclockwise. Group 3 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is in a low probability state, and is a lighting pattern group in which the status display LED 80 (7 segments) lights the figure 8 clockwise. Group 4 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is in a low probability state, and is a lighting pattern group that lights up around the upper portion of the status display LED 80 (7 segments). Group 5 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is in a low probability state, and is a lighting pattern group that lights around the lower portion of the status display LED 80 (7 segments). Group 6 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is a high probability state, and is a lighting pattern group in which the status display LED 80 (7 segments) lights up so as to trace the character of 6. The group 7 is a lighting pattern group that is selected when the gaming state is a high probability state, and is a lighting pattern group that lights up so that the status display LED 80 (7 segments) traces the letter “9”.

  For example, if lighting is started from the lighting pattern 1, the status display LED 80 is lit in the display mode of the pattern 1, and then is lit in the display mode of the lighting pattern 2, and so on in order from the lighting pattern 1 to the lighting pattern 9. Lights up and lights up in the display mode of the lighting pattern 9 and then lights up in the display mode of the lighting pattern 1. In the present embodiment, lighting of the status display LED 80 is started from the lighting pattern 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern for starting lighting may be selected at random. Moreover, although an example of the lighting pattern group has been shown in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and other lighting patterns may be used.

  If the player does not check all the display modes from the lighting pattern 1 to the lighting pattern 9, it cannot recognize which lighting pattern group. For this reason, when lighting is performed by the lighting pattern group 1, it can be seen that the state display LED 80 is lit so as to write a figure 8 counterclockwise when observed for a predetermined time. Although it is impossible to recognize the gaming state by just looking at the status display LED 80, if the game is continued for a predetermined time (observed for a predetermined time), the gaming state can be easily grasped. For this reason, it is possible to eliminate so-called hyenas that aim only at gaming machines in a high probability state, and it is possible to continue a sense of expectation for the gaming state.

  Further, for example, the lighting pattern group 1 and the lighting pattern group 3 are different only in the lighting pattern 7, and the gaming state may not be discriminated by looking at only a part of the lighting patterns. As in the present embodiment, the lighting pattern group 3 is selected in the normal gaming state, and only the lighting pattern 7 is different. Therefore, it is difficult to discriminate from the lighting pattern group 1 selected in the high probability state at first glance. It is possible to create a high probability state. As described above, the main ROM 68 stores a plurality of types of display modes in the game state display means, and displays a plurality of types of display modes including a partially common display mode for each state including the first state and the second state. FIG. 4 is an example of a state display mode storage unit that stores a plurality of types of state display modes grouped in different display orders in the first state and the second state.

[Lighting time table]
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lighting time table in which the time during which each lighting pattern is lit is stored. The main CPU 66 controls lighting of the status display LED 80 by each lighting pattern based on the lighting time table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in FIG. 7, the lighting time table includes a plurality of lighting time tables including a lighting time table for immediately after power-on and a lighting time table for a general gaming state (for example, when 1 hour has elapsed after power-on). ing.

  In the lighting time table after power-on, the lighting time of the lighting pattern 1 is 30 seconds, the lighting time of the lighting pattern 2 is 30 seconds, and the lighting time of each lighting pattern is 30 seconds. Further, in the lighting time table for the general gaming state, the lighting time of the lighting pattern 1 is 3 seconds, the lighting time of the lighting pattern 2 is 3 seconds, and the lighting time of each lighting pattern is 3 seconds. It is. Thus, the time during which each lighting pattern is lit in the general gaming state is shorter than the time during which each lighting pattern is lit immediately after the power is turned on.

  In the present embodiment, the switching from the lighting time table immediately after power-on to the lighting time table for the general gaming state is performed when a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since power-on, The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the case where the number of jackpot lotteries has passed a predetermined number of times, the case where the jackpot lottery is won, or the case where the gaming state changes as a result of the jackpot lottery may be used. Further, in this embodiment, the lighting time of the lighting pattern in the lighting time table is described as 30 seconds and 3 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting time immediately after the power is turned on is a general game. Other time may be used as long as it is longer than the lighting time of the state. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the lighting time table has two lighting time tables for after power-on and for a general gaming state, the present invention is not limited to this, and other lighting times are described. A table may be provided. In this way, the main CPU 66 performs the display control of the game state display unit at regular time intervals based on the display order of the display modes constituting the state display mode group selected by the state display selection unit. It is an example. In this way, the main CPU 66 is a state display control unit that performs display control at a time interval that is longer than after the elapse of the predetermined time until the elapse of the predetermined time is measured by the measurement unit. It is an example.

[Special design table]
FIG. 8 shows a special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, the jackpot lottery of the special symbol game is hereinafter abbreviated as a special symbol lottery. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is selected. The drawing lottery is in a high probability state, and the big prize opening 39 is opened for 30 seconds for each round, and the maximum number of rounds is 15R (so-called probable 15R jackpot). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designating command Z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special symbol lottery Is a high probability state, and the big prize opening 39 is opened for 0.5 seconds for each round, and the maximum number of rounds is 2R (so-called sudden probability change, abbreviated for short). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 8, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designating command Z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, round Each time, the big prize opening 39 is opened for 0.5 seconds, indicating that the maximum number of rounds is 2R (so-called small hits). In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, the content is the jackpot, the low probability state (In the case of a so-called normal jackpot, falling in the case of a probable change state, etc.), the big winning opening 39 is opened for 30 seconds for each round, indicating that the maximum number of rounds is 15R. In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 6, right symbol is 4, symbol design command Z0 is The selected content is a jackpot, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the big prize opening 39 is opened for 30 seconds for each round, and the maximum number of rounds is 15R (so-called probability variation 15R jackpot). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command Z1 is selected. , The content is a jackpot, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the big prize opening 39 is opened for 0.5 seconds for each round, and the maximum number of rounds is 2R (so-called sudden probability change, abbreviated for short). In the high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 8, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, symbol design command Z2 is The selected content is a jackpot, and the special drawing lottery indicates that the big winning opening 39 is opened for 0.5 seconds for each low probability state round, and the maximum number of rounds is 2R (so-called jackpot). In the case of the high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 9, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command Z4 is selected. , The content is a jackpot, low probability state (so-called normal jackpot, falling in the case of a probable change state), the big winning opening 39 is opened for 30 seconds per round, and the maximum number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the special symbol determination table may be in another form. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

[Main processing]
The main process will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  In step S602, watch dog timer initial setting processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initial setting of the watchdog timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S604.

  In step S604, chip select initial setting processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initial setting of chip select. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S606.

  In step S606, the clear data (H01) is set in the watchdog output data. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting clear data (H01) in the watchdog output data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S608.

  In step S608, processing for setting a wait timer (500 ms) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a wait timer (500 ms) in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S610.

  In step S610, processing for inverting the watchdog output data is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of inverting the watchdog output data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612.

  In step S612, a process for outputting watchdog output data is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for outputting watchdog output data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S614.

  In step S614, the main CPU 66 determines whether 500 ms has elapsed. If 500 ms has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S616, and if 500 ms has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S616, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is H. If the power interruption detection signal is H (high), the process proceeds to step S618. If the power interruption detection signal is not H, the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S618, processing for permitting RAM access is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for permitting RAM access. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S620.

  In step S620, the main CPU 66 determines whether there is an input of the backup clear switch. If there is an input from the backup clear switch, the process proceeds to step S702. If there is no input from the backup clear switch, the process proceeds to step S622.

  In step S622, the main CPU 66 determines whether there is a power interruption detection flag. If there is a power interruption detection flag, the process proceeds to step S624, and if there is no power interruption detection flag, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S624, work area damage check processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for checking the work area for damage. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S626.

  In step S626, the main CPU 66 determines whether the work area is damaged. If the work area is damaged, the process proceeds to step S702. If there is no work area damage, the process proceeds to step S628.

  In step S628, processing for returning the stack pointer is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S630.

  In step S630, a switch input buffer clear process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the switch input buffer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S632.

  In step S632, a CTC operation setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting an operation of a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S634.

  In step S634, an SIO operation setting process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting SIO (serial input / output) operation. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S636.

  In step S636, an LED output port refresh process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of refreshing the LED output port. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S638.

  In step S638, a process for turning on the status notification LED is performed according to the gaming state before the power is turned off. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of turning on the state notification LED according to the gaming state before the power is turned off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S640.

  In step S640, a power interruption return command transmission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a power interruption return command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S642.

  In step S642, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the interrupt flag is in a prohibited state. The main CPU 66 moves the process to step S646 when the interrupt flag is in the prohibited state, and moves the process to step S644 when the interrupt flag is not in the prohibited state.

  In step S644, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting the interrupt process. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S646.

  In step S646, a process for restoring the registers in the stack area is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for restoring the registers in the stack area. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S702, a process for initializing the stack pointer is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initializing the stack pointer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S704.

  In step S704, processing for setting the start address of the work area is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the start address of the work area in the register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S706.

  In step S706, clear data is set. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting clear data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S708.

  In step S708, the main CPU 66 determines whether the data at the set address has been cleared. If the data at the set address is cleared, the process proceeds to step S710. If not cleared, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S710, processing for setting the next address after the cleared address is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the next address after the cleared address. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S712.

  In step S712, the main CPU 66 determines whether it is the work area final address. If it is the work area final address, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S714, and if it is not the work area final address, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S706.

  In step S714, data relating to special symbols is initialized. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for initializing data relating to special symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S716.

  In step S716, a CTC operation setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting a CTC operation. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S718.

  In step S718, an SIO operation setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting an SIO operation. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S720.

  In step S720, an LED output port refresh process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of refreshing the LED output port. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S722.

  In step S722, a status data LED clear data output process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting clear data of the status notification LED. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S724.

  In step S724, initialization command transmission processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting an initialization command. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S726.

  In step S726, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S728.

  In step S728, an interrupt prohibition process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for prohibiting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S730.

  In step S730, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S732.

  In step S732, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for permitting the interrupt process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S734.

  In step S734, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S736, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S728.

  In step S736, system timer monitoring timer reset processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S738.

  In step S738, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. If this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S740.

  In step S740, a special symbol control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value in accordance with the detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116, refers to the jackpot winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and the jackpot lottery is won. It is determined whether or not the determination has been made, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 70. In the present embodiment, the high probability state is a state in which it is easier to win the big hit lottery than the low probability state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S742.

  In step S742, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value according to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. In addition, when a normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member of the start port 25 is in an open state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S744.

  In step S744, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S740 and step S742 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and stopped based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol as a variable display and a stop display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S745.

  In step S745, a status display LED control process is performed. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 performs control to turn on the status display LED by a lighting pattern corresponding to the gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S746.

  In step S746, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to the base computer or the hall computer and storing it in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S748.

  In step S748, symbol reservation number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detected in the input detection process (FIG. 11, step S1104) in the system timer interruption process described later, To drive the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the variable display of the symbols and the normal symbols. The control signal is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S750.

  In step S750, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for turning on the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S752.

  In step S752, a winning mouth associated command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of controlling a winning mouth associated command. The winning opening related command control processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S754.

  In step S754, a storage / game state command control process is performed. Memory / game state command control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S756.

  In step S756, command output control processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for controlling command output. The command output control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S758.

  In step S758, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each. Is sent to the payout control CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S728.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Even when the main CPU 66 is executing the main process, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). The timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1102, a register saving process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for saving the register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1104.

  In step S1104, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (special symbol control process or the like) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1106.

  In step S1106, clear data (01H) is set in the watchdog output data. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets clear data (01H) in the watchdog output data. Further, the main CPU 66 transmits a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 64. The initial reset circuit 64 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. When a predetermined time (3100 ms in the implementation product) determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 64 has elapsed after the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 64 is cleared, the initial reset circuit 64 A system reset signal is output to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 enters a system reset state when the initial reset circuit 64 is input. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1108.

  In step S1108, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and a normal symbol determination random number counter. Note that the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot symbol determination random number counter are not fair if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite, and therefore a fixed timing every 2 ms to ensure this. I am trying to update with. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  In step S1110, switch input processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 66 receives the general winnings provided in the count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5) provided in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4) and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d (see FIG. 4). Ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 (see FIG. 5), passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) provided on the gates 54a and 54b (see FIG. 4), and the start port 25 (see FIG. 4). By receiving a detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) provided at the position, it is determined whether each switch has detected a game ball. When the main CPU 66 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 66 updates the start opening prize detection check counter, the large winning opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, the starting opening prize ball counter, and the like. As described above, in the switch input process, the input state of each switch is detected, and in order to prevent erroneous detection due to chattering, the passage of the game ball is determined when two consecutive inputs are detected. doing. As for the detection timing of this input state, if the interval is long, there is a possibility that it cannot be detected correctly when a plurality of game balls pass in a short time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1112.

  In step S1112, power supply time processing is performed. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 performs a process of measuring a time after the power supply from the power supply substrate 500 is started and selecting a lighting time table corresponding to the elapsed time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1114.

  In step S1114, a register restoration process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of restoring the register to the address before the interrupt process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Power supply time processing]
The power supply time process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1202, power supply time measurement processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 measures the time after power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10 based on the power supply signal from the power supply board 500, and updates the power supply elapsed time timer of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1204. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a detection unit that detects that the supply of power from the power supply unit is started. The main RAM 70 is an example of a measuring unit that measures a predetermined time after power supply is started based on detection by the detecting unit. The power supply board 500 is an example of a power supply unit that supplies power to the gaming machine.

  In step S1204, processing for determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the power supply time timer of the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the start of power supply. If the main CPU 66 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of power supply, the process proceeds to step S1208. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1206.

  In step S1206, the lighting time table 1 is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a flag referring to the lighting time table 1 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 among the lighting time tables stored in the main ROM 68. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1208, the lighting time table 2 is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a flag referring to the lighting time table 2 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 among the lighting time tables stored in the main ROM 68. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this way, the time of the lighting pattern for a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) from the time of power-on so that those who are not playing a game like when the power is turned on do not easily see the game state from the status display LED. It is possible to prevent a so-called hyena action by changing the interval to light. Further, in the present embodiment, the lighting time table is changed depending on the time from power-on, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, monitoring the launch, depending on the launch time and the number of launches The lighting time table may be changed.

[Status display lamp control processing]
The state display lamp control will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1302, a process for determining whether or not a big hit gaming state is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the control flag in the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not the game state being executed is a jackpot game state. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game state being executed is a jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1304. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that the game state is a jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1308.

  In step S1304, jackpot notification mode determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining a lighting pattern group corresponding to the jackpot notification mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1306.

  In step S1306, a state display lamp control process in the display mode determined in each determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores lighting pattern display data for controlling the status display LED 80 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 based on the lighting pattern group determined in steps S1304, S1310, S1314, and S1316. Perform the process. The lighting pattern group once determined is a lighting pattern group that is continuously selected until the gaming state shifts, and lighting control is performed at predetermined time intervals (see FIG. 7). The lighting pattern display data stored in this process is transmitted to the status display LED 80 in step S1108. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a state display control unit that performs display control of the game state display unit (state display LED 80) based on the state display mode group (lighting pattern group) selected by the state display selection unit.

  In step S1308, processing for determining whether or not the state is a high probability state is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the game state flag in the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not the game state being executed is a high probability state (first state). If the main CPU 66 determines that the gaming state being executed is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1310. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that the gaming state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1312.

  In step S1310, a high probability display mode determination process is performed. In this process, when the gaming state is changed to a high probability (first state), the main CPU 66 determines the lighting pattern group (group 1, group 6) corresponding to the high probability display from the lighting pattern table stored in the main ROM 68. , Group 7) is selected and determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1306. Note that the same lighting pattern group continues unless the gaming state is changed. Thus, the main CPU 66 is selected from the state display mode group (lighting pattern group) stored in the state display mode storage unit (main ROM 68) based on the state (second state) stored in the state storage unit. It is an example of the state display selection means for selecting the state display mode group (lighting pattern group).

  In step S1312, a process is performed to determine whether or not the normal state. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the game state flag in the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not the game state being executed is the normal state (second state). If the main CPU 66 determines that the game state being executed is the normal state, the process proceeds to step S1314. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that the game state is the high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1316.

  In step S1314, a normal display mode determination process is performed. In this process, when the gaming state is changed to the normal probability (second state), the main CPU 66 determines the lighting pattern group (group 2, group 3) corresponding to the normal probability display from the lighting pattern table stored in the main ROM 68. , Group 4 and Group 5) are selected and determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1306. Note that the same lighting pattern group continues unless the gaming state is changed. Thus, the main CPU 66 is selected from the state display mode group (lighting pattern group) stored in the state display mode storage unit (main ROM 68) based on the state (second state) stored in the state storage unit. It is an example of the state display selection means for selecting the state display mode group (lighting pattern group).

  In step S1316, display mode determination processing corresponding to the other gaming state is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining a display mode corresponding to the other gaming state (for example, error). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1306.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S740 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values drawn from step S1402 to step S1411 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S1401). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1402.

  In steps S1402 to S1411, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S1402 to S1411 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1402, a special symbol storage check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1403.

  In step S1403, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1404 after the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1404.

  In step S1404, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S1405 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1411. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1405.

  In step S1405, a jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S1108 in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds, 0.5 seconds) to the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1408. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1407.

  In step S1407, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released to the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1408. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1408.

  In step S1408, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the bonus item is being released, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the open upper limit time (large). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S1409 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1409.

  In step S1409, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining balls in the bonus game, and if the monitoring time of remaining balls in the bonus game has elapsed, The special prize opening number counter is “2” (for example, when the specific symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “50”, “21”) or “15”. (For example, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “64” or “11”), it is determined whether or not any of the conditions that are equal to or greater than (the final round) is satisfied. . When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S1410 is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the accessory in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S1408 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1410.

  In step S1410, a jackpot end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1411. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating a high probability state (for example, 1) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the gaming state flag when the probability changing state (first state) is entered. When the main CPU 66 enters the normal state (second state), the game state flag sets a value indicating the normal state (for example, 0) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Here, the game in the probability variation state in the present embodiment refers to a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol game and the winning probability of the normal symbol game are increased. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1411. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of state determination means for determining a state relating to a game including a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player based on the start winning.

  In step S1411, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 indicates data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game (first start memory, Alternatively, the second start memory) is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S1402. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when it is not the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S1402, step S1403, step S1404, and step S1411 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The process of step S1402, step S1403, step S1404, and step S1405 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S1408 shown in FIG. The processes of step S1409 and step S1407 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (bonus game state) end condition (special game end condition, jackpot game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Accordingly, the processing from step S1408 to step S1411 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S1402 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S1501). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S1503. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S1503, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol in the starting memory number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S1514, and the number of reserved balls is “ If it is determined that it is not 0 ″, the process proceeds to step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1505.

  In step S1505, a jackpot determination process using a special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 8). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. Based on the result of this reference, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. For example, in the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot when the jackpot random number value is 7. In the high probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is 3, 5, 7, 11, or 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1506.

  In step S1506, a symbol determination process using a special symbol determination table is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of winning the start, and the special symbol indicator 35 displays the jackpot symbol determination random number value and the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 8). A special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, when the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the symbol on the left of the jackpot symbol and 4 for the symbol on the right. Z0 is selected, the special symbol lottery (special drawing lottery) is selected as a high probability state, the maximum opening time is selected as 30 seconds, and the number of rounds is selected as 15 rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70 . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1507.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S1506 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S754 of FIG. Supplied as a specified command.

  In step S1507, processing for storing a symbol designation command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing the selected symbol designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508.

  In step S1508, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process for determining a variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1509.

  In step S1509, a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the processing of step S1508 from the table, and stores the value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510.

  In step S1510, the main CPU 66 executes a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is stored. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1514, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub-control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1610, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

  In step S1630, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1640.

  In step S1640, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the program ROM 208 based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes the image data. It is displayed on the display area 32 a of the display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1650.

  In step S1650, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46.

  In step S1660, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  According to the present embodiment, the display state of the game state display means (for example, 7 segments) is changed from a first state (high probability state, for example, a probability change state) advantageous to the player and a disadvantageous second state (normal state). However, since it is stored as a group of state display states that are grouped so that the display order of the display modes differs depending on the state, it is not necessary to look at the display mode displayed on the game state display means. The state of the game cannot be determined. Furthermore, in the game state display means, since the state cannot be recognized unless the entire display mode displayed based on the grouped state display state group is viewed, the player who aims at the advantageous state only is selected. Can be eliminated. In addition, since the state of the game cannot be easily determined, a sense of expectation for the game can be continued for a long time. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance and can continue to have a sense of expectation for the state of the game.

  According to this embodiment, the state display mode group in which the display modes are grouped at a constant time interval is displayed in a predetermined display order. For this reason, a player who is playing a game can recognize the display pattern by observing the display mode of the game status display means (for example, 7 segments) for a certain period of time. It becomes possible to guess. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance and can continue to have a sense of expectation for the state of the game.

  According to the present embodiment, the time interval for displaying the display mode of the game state display means is made different between before and after the elapse of a predetermined time since the power is turned on, so that the player who aims at only an advantageous state after the power is turned on can be selected. Can be eliminated. For example, gaming machines that are turned off in a state advantageous to the player (high probability state, for example, a probable state) are often in a state advantageous to the player after the power is turned on, and immediately after the game hall is opened In addition, there is a senior who plays only for gaming machines that are turned off in a state advantageous to the player the previous day (high probability state, eg, probabilistic state) and continue to be in an advantageous state after the power is turned on. By making the time interval for displaying the mode longer before the predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on than after the predetermined time elapses, it is possible to eliminate a player who plays only for an advantageous state after the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to identify the state of the game at first glance and can continue to have a sense of expectation for the state of the game.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, in the present invention, state determination means for determining a state relating to a game including a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player based on the start winning is determined by the state determination means. A state storage means for storing a state, a game state display means for displaying a state relating to a game, and a plurality of types of display modes in the game state display means are stored for each state including the first state and the second state. State display mode storage means for storing a plurality of types of state display modes in which a plurality of types of display modes including partially common display modes are grouped in different display orders in the first state and the second state And state display selection means for selecting any state display mode group from the state display mode group stored in the state display mode storage unit based on the state stored in the state storage unit, A state display control unit that performs display control of the gaming state display unit based on the state display mode group selected by the state display selection unit, the state determination unit, the state storage unit, Specific configurations of the game state display unit, the state display mode storage unit, the state display selection unit, the state display control unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the lamp unit of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start port 32 Liquid crystal display device 39 Large winning port 54a Passing gate 54b Passing gate 56a General winning port 56b General winning port 56c General winning port 56d General winning port 60 Main control circuit 62 Generating reset clock pulse Circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
80 Status display LED
126 Discharge / Launch Control Circuit 200 Sub Control Circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 232 Sound source IC
234 Audio data ROM
236 Amplifier 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 244 Decoration data ROM
250 Display control circuit 500 Power supply board

Claims (1)

State determining means for determining a state relating to the game including a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player based on the start winning;
State storage means for storing the state determined by the state determination means;
Game state display means for displaying a state relating to a game;
A plurality of types of display modes in the gaming state display means are stored, and for each state including the first state and the second state, a plurality of types of display modes including a partially common display mode are stored in the first state. And state display mode storage means for storing a plurality of types of state display modes grouped in different display orders in the second state,
State display selection means for selecting any state display mode group from the state display mode group stored in the state display mode storage unit based on the state stored in the state storage unit;
State display control means for performing display control of the gaming state display means based on the state display mode group selected by the state display selection means ;
Power supply means for supplying power to the gaming machine;
Detection means for detecting the start of power supply from the power supply means;
Measuring means for measuring a predetermined time from the start of power supply based on the detection of the detection means,
The state display control means performs display control of the gaming state display means at regular time intervals based on the display order of the display forms constituting the state display form group selected by the state display selection means, and the measurement means Until the elapse of a predetermined time is measured by the above, display control is performed at a time interval longer than the time interval after the elapse of the predetermined time is measured .

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