JP5256581B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine, for example, as a representative example of a gaming machine. In this pachinko machine, for example, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in the game board (start winning prize), the symbols displayed on the variable display device in the game board start changing, and after a predetermined time has elapsed. There is a case that a big hit state (special game state) is entered when the stopped pattern is a predetermined big hit symbol. When the big hit state is reached, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the player can acquire a large number of outgoing balls by winning the gaming ball at the special winning opening.

  This pachinko machine includes, for example, a main control device that performs overall control of game content, a payout control device that controls prize ball payout based on commands from the main control device, commands from the main control device, etc. And a display control device for controlling the change display of symbols based on commands from the main control device.

  Further, whether or not the jackpot is generated is determined at a timing when the game ball passes through the starting port (for example, a symbol operation gate). That is, a random number counter that is updated periodically in a certain range by 1 count (for example, by 1 count every 2 ms, in the range of 0 to 200), and when the game ball passes the symbol operation gate, The counter value is read, and when the read counter value matches a predetermined value such as “7”, a big hit is generated. When a jackpot occurs, a jackpot command is transmitted to the display controller via a cable connected to the connector of the main controller. The display control device controls the variable display of the variable display device based on the received jackpot command, and causes the jackpot display to stop at a predetermined symbol combination.

  Recently, however, there have been reports of fraudulent acts using illegal boards called “hanging boards”. This fraudulent act is that an illegal substrate is hung between the main control device and the sub-control device (an illegal “hanging substrate” is attached), and an unreasonable jackpot is generated. Specifically, a counter (counter that is regularly updated within a certain range in increments of 1 count) in the “hanging board” is operated in the same manner as the random number counter for determining the jackpot provided in the pachinko machine. The counter is reset (cleared to 0) when the pachinko machine is turned on, so that the occurrence timing of the jackpot in the “hanging board” is grasped. And, in accordance with the grasping timing of the jackpot, illegally generate the symbol operation gate passing signal of the game ball in the “hanging board”, and output this to the main controller of the pachinko machine to unjustly hit the jackpot It is to generate. In game halls and the like, there has been a problem that a large amount of damage has been caused by fraudulent acts using this "hanging board".

This fraudulent act using the “hanging board” can be dealt with by providing a variable means for changing the initial value of the update of the random number counter. That is, the value of the random number counter is updated by the updating unit. The initial value of the update of the random number counter by the updating means is not a fixed value but a value that is variable by the variable means. Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like resets an illegal counter inside the pachinko machine when the power is turned on, the value of the illegal counter cannot match the value of the random number counter. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the “hanging board” or the like from grasping the occurrence timing of the jackpot (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-11-70254 (page 2-4, FIG. 5)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, a fraudulent act has recently been performed in which a false main controller is illegally installed in the pachinko machine and the pachinko machine is operated by the fake main controller. There is a problem of obtaining profits.

  In addition, the above-described fake main control device is not only installed in a hidden place (for example, a place hidden behind a genuine main control device), so that it is difficult to notice the presence of the fake main control device, It is assumed that the genuine main controller is connected to other controllers correctly. Actually, the specified input signal line is illegally distributed and connected to both the authentic main controller and the false main controller. There is also a tricky act of illegally disconnecting the output signal line of the genuine main controller and connecting the false signal line of the main controller to the sub-control device (for example, sub-control device). Sometimes there is a problem that it is difficult to detect fraud at first glance.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, Comprising: It aims at providing the gaming machine which can discover an illegal act easily.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
A game board having a game area into which a game ball is to be thrown in, a winning detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered a winning opening provided in the game board, and whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated In a gaming machine equipped with a display means for performing identification information variation display to inform
Main control means for controlling the game;
Sub-control means for controlling to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means based on a command to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means among the commands from the main control means;
With
The main control means includes a lottery determination means for performing a lottery determination on the occurrence of a special gaming state based on the fact that the winning detection means has detected the entry of a game ball, and a plurality of variation patterns having different variation display times. From the variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination, and a command for causing the display means to display an identification information variation display according to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. A command output means that outputs to the sub-control means; and a command that is output to the sub-control means at the start of variation of the identification information variation display according to the variation pattern among the commands that are output from the command output device; Notification indicating the start command output of the identification information variation display in the control means, and identification corresponding to the variation pattern among the commands output from the command output means. First emission to perform a notification indicating the stop command output identification information change displayed in the main control means receiving said command output to the sub-control means when fluctuations stop information change displayed on the back side of the game board Providing a notification means,
The sub-control unit receives a command output at the start of variation of the identification information variation display among commands for causing the display unit to display the predetermined identification information variation display from the command output unit. A notification that indicates the start of fluctuation of the identification information fluctuation display, and a command that is output when the fluctuation of the identification information fluctuation display is stopped among the commands that cause the display means to display the predetermined identification information fluctuation display from the command output means. a second light emitting informing means for executing a notification indicating a change stop of the identification information change displayed on the back side of the game board on the display unit Te,
The first light emission notification means and the second light emission notification means are configured to be simultaneously visible from the back side of the game board .

[Operation / Effect] According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of easily finding fraud .

The invention according to claim 2
In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variation pattern determining means includes a counter used for determining the variation pattern,
The counter updates the count value by a predetermined number within a predetermined range,
Further, the main control means periodically executes the specific process, and repeatedly updates the count value of the counter during the remaining time until the next specific process is executed.

[Operation / Effect] According to the invention described in claim 2, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of finding fraudulent acts more easily .

The invention according to claim 3
In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The success / failure lottery means updates and generates a plurality of first random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and returns to the initial value when the closing price is reached, and repeats it, and Whether the first random number storage means for storing the first random number in the first random number generation means and the first random number stored in the first random number storage means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means is a winning value First random number judging means for judging whether or not,
The variation pattern determining means updates and generates a plurality of second random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and returns to the opening price when the closing price is reached, and repeats it, The second random number storage means for storing the second random number in the second random number generation means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means or the execution of the variation process, and the second random number storage means stored in the second random number storage means Second random number determination means for determining a variation pattern based on a random number,
Further, the main control means sets, as the initial value in the first random number generation means, a value obtained by updating a plurality of third random values from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and reaches the closing price. And an initial value random number generation means different from the first random number generation means, returning to the opening price and repeating it,
The main control means is a normal game process capable of providing a game to a player, and repeatedly executes a first process set at a certain time,
The first process is a process including a lottery determination by the success / failure lottery means and a variation pattern determination by the variation pattern determination unit, and the initial value random number used for the success / failure lottery executed when there is a remaining time after this process. And a residual process for updating at least one of the third random number value generated by the generating means and the second random number value generated by the second random number generating means.

[Operation / Effect] According to the invention described in claim 3, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can more easily detect fraud.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, an illegal act can be easily found.

This specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.
The “identification information” in this specification is a numerical symbol, a graphic symbol or a combination of them, a light emission display, a color display, etc., which indicates whether or not the transition to the special gaming state is established. It is display information to make a person recognize through vision.
In the present specification, the “process including the success / failure lottery and the variation pattern determination in the first process” includes a processing routine, and the “residual process” includes a residual process routine.

(0A) In a gaming machine provided with a display means for performing identification information variation display for notifying the occurrence of a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
Main control means for controlling the profit of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling to display a predetermined identification information variation display on the display means based on a command from the main control means;
With
The main control means is a success / failure lottery means for determining whether or not a special gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a change start condition, and a result based on the result of the success / failure lotion among a plurality of types of change patterns having different variable display times. A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the output, a start command output means for outputting a start command indicating the start of identification information variation display by the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, and the determined variation pattern A command output unit that outputs a variation pattern command to the sub-control unit, and outputs a variation stop command to the sub-control unit or an external device externally connected to the gaming machine when the variation display ends. Based on the start command from the start command output means or the output command from the command output means, the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main control means is changed. Game machine characterized by comprising a state informing means for informing by mode is changed.

According to the invention described in (0A), the main control means performs control related to the profit of the game. The success / failure lottery means of the main control means performs the success / failure lottery of occurrence of the special gaming state based on the establishment of the change start condition. The variation pattern determination unit of the main control unit determines one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination from a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation display times. The start command output means of the main control means outputs a start command indicating the start of identification information fluctuation display by the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means. The command output means of the main control means outputs a fluctuation pattern command indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the sub-control means. The sub-control means starts to display fluctuation based on a start command from the main control means, and controls to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means based on the fluctuation pattern command from the main control means. The display means is a predetermined fluctuation display controlled by the sub-control means, and starts the identification information fluctuation display for informing whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred. The command output means of the main control means outputs a change stop instruction to the auxiliary control means or an external device externally connected to the game machine when the change display ends. The sub-control unit performs display control so as to stop the identification information variation display being executed by the display unit based on the variation stop command when the variation stop command is input from the main control unit. When the determination is made, the display control is performed so as to stop the identification information variation display being executed by the display means at the stop time determined independently. The state notification means of the main control means has an operation mode indicating a state related to the fluctuation display of the main control means based on the start command from the start command output means or the output command (fluctuation pattern command or fluctuation stop command) from the command output means. Notify by changing.

Therefore, a fraudulent case of “fake main control means is installed in a hidden place (for example, a place hidden behind the genuine main control means), so that it is difficult to notice the presence of the fake main control means. It is assumed that the genuine main control means is correctly connected to other control devices, and the predetermined input signal line is illegally connected to both the genuine main control means and the false main control means. For a case where the output signal line of the genuine main control means is illegally disconnected and the output signal line of the false main control means is connected to the sub-control means (for example, the display control means) ” Have the following effects.
That is, in the case of this fraud case, it appears that the input signal is input to the authentic main control means and operates correctly, but the output side of the authentic main control means is cut off and its edge is cut. The output command is not reflected on the sub-control unit or the like, and the sub-control unit or the like is actually operated by the output command from the hidden false main control unit. That is, the output command from the genuine main control means and the output command from the false main control means may be different (differing in terms of time and content). According to the present invention, since the status notification means performs status notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control means, when the output commands of the both are different, the status notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control means by the status notification means Thus, it is possible to indicate a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) with the variable display on the display means, and to confirm the presence or absence of fraud based on the presence or absence of the inconsistency, and to easily find the fraud.

(0B) A game board having a game area into which a game ball is to be driven, a winning detection means capable of entering a game ball provided on the game board, and an identification for notifying the occurrence of a special game state advantageous to the player In a gaming machine provided with display means for displaying information fluctuation,
Main control means for controlling the profit of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling to display a predetermined identification information variation display on the display means based on a command from the main control means;
With
The main control means is a success / failure lottery means for determining whether or not a special gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a change start condition, and a result based on the result of the success / failure lotion among a plurality of types of change patterns having different variable display times. A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the output, a start command output means for outputting a start command indicating the start of identification information variation display by the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, and the determined variation pattern A command output unit that outputs a variation pattern command to the sub-control unit, and outputs a variation stop command to the sub-control unit or an external device externally connected to the gaming machine when the variation display ends. Based on the start command from the start command output means or the output command from the command output means, the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main control means is changed. Includes a state informing means for informing by mode is changed,
The variation pattern determining means includes a counter used for determining the variation pattern,
The counter updates the count value by a predetermined number within a predetermined range,
Further, the main control means periodically executes the specific process, and repeatedly updates the count value of the counter during the remaining time until the next specific process is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that .

According to the invention described in (0B), the main control means performs control related to the profit of the game. The success / failure lottery means of the main control means performs the success / failure lottery of occurrence of the special gaming state based on the establishment of the change start condition. The variation pattern determination unit of the main control unit determines one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination from a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation display times. The start command output means of the main control means outputs a start command indicating the start of identification information fluctuation display by the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means. The command output means of the main control means outputs a fluctuation pattern command indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the sub-control means. The sub-control means starts to display fluctuation based on a start command from the main control means, and controls to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means based on the fluctuation pattern command from the main control means. The display means is a predetermined fluctuation display controlled by the sub-control means, and starts the identification information fluctuation display for informing whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred. The command output means of the main control means outputs a change stop instruction to the auxiliary control means or an external device externally connected to the game machine when the change display ends. The sub-control unit performs display control so as to stop the identification information variation display being executed by the display unit based on the variation stop command when the variation stop command is input from the main control unit. When the determination is made, the display control is performed so as to stop the identification information variation display being executed by the display means at the stop time determined independently. The state notification means of the main control means notifies the state related to the change display of the main control means based on the output command (change pattern command or change stop command) from the command output means when the operation mode changes.

Therefore, a fraudulent case of “fake main control means is installed in a hidden place (for example, a place hidden behind the genuine main control means), so that it is difficult to notice the presence of the fake main control means. It is assumed that the genuine main control means is correctly connected to other control devices, and the predetermined input signal line is illegally connected to both the genuine main control means and the false main control means. For a case where the output signal line of the genuine main control means is illegally disconnected and the output signal line of the false main control means is connected to the sub-control means (for example, the display control means) ” Have the following effects.
That is, in the case of this fraud case, it appears that the input signal is input to the authentic main control means and operates correctly, but the output side of the authentic main control means is cut off and its edge is cut. The output command is not reflected on the sub-control unit or the like, and the sub-control unit or the like is actually operated by the output command from the hidden false main control unit. That is, the output command from the genuine main control means and the output command from the false main control means may be different (differing in terms of time and content). According to the present invention, since the status notification means performs status notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control means, when the output commands of the both are different, the status notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control means by the status notification means Thus, it is possible to indicate a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) with the variable display on the display means, and to confirm the presence or absence of fraud based on the presence or absence of the inconsistency, and to easily find the fraud.
The variation pattern determining means includes a counter used for determining the variation pattern, and the counter updates the count value by a predetermined number within a predetermined range. The main control means periodically executes the specific process, and repeatedly updates the count value of the counter during the remaining time until the next specific process is executed. Therefore, a difference in the update status of the remaining time can be caused between the genuine main control unit and the false main control unit. That is, the genuine main control means and the false main control means can make a difference in the count values of both counters. It is possible to easily cause a difference (time and content difference) between the output command from the genuine main control means and the output command from the false main control means. In other words, it is possible to easily cause a temporal or temporal mismatch (mismatch) between the status notification related to the change display of the main control means by the status notification means and the change display on the display means, and it is possible to more easily detect fraud. .

(0C) A game board having a game area into which a game ball is to be driven, a winning detection means capable of entering a game ball provided on the game board, and an identification for notifying the occurrence of a special game state advantageous to the player In a gaming machine provided with display means for displaying information fluctuation,
Main control means for controlling the profit of the game;
Sub-control means for controlling to display a predetermined identification information variation display on the display means based on a command from the main control means;
With
The main control means is a success / failure lottery means for determining whether or not a special gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a change start condition, and a result based on the result of the success / failure lotion among a plurality of types of change patterns having different variable display times. A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the output, a start command output means for outputting a start command indicating the start of identification information variation display by the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, and the determined variation pattern A command output unit that outputs a variation pattern command to the sub-control unit, and outputs a variation stop command to the sub-control unit or an external device externally connected to the gaming machine when the variation display ends. Based on the start command from the start command output means or the output command from the command output means, the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main control means is changed. Includes a state informing means for informing by mode is changed,
The success / failure lottery means updates and generates a plurality of first random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and returns to the initial value when the closing price is reached, and repeats it, and Whether the first random number storage means for storing the first random number in the first random number generation means and the first random number stored in the first random number storage means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means is a winning value First random number judging means for judging whether or not,
The variation pattern determining means updates and generates a plurality of second random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and returns to the opening price when the closing price is reached, and repeats it, The second random number storage means for storing the second random number in the second random number generation means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means or the execution of the variation process, and the second random number storage means stored in the second random number storage means Second random number determination means for determining a variation pattern based on a random number,
Further, the main control means sets, as the initial value in the first random number generation means, a value obtained by updating a plurality of third random values from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and reaches the closing price. And an initial value random number generation means different from the first random number generation means, returning to the opening price and repeating it,
The main control means is a process related to a normal gaming state in which a game can be provided to a player, and repeatedly executes a first process set at a certain time,
The first process is a process including a lottery determination by the success / failure lottery means and a variation pattern determination by the variation pattern determination unit, and the initial value random number used for the success / failure lottery executed when there is a remaining time after this process. And a residual process for updating at least one of the third random number value in the generating means and the second random number value in the second random number generating means.
It is characterized by this.

According to the invention described in (0C), the main control means performs control related to the profit of the game. The success / failure lottery means of the main control means performs the success / failure lottery of occurrence of the special gaming state based on the establishment of the change start condition. The variation pattern determination unit of the main control unit determines one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination from a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation display times. The start command output means of the main control means outputs a start command indicating the start of identification information fluctuation display by the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means. The command output means of the main control means outputs a fluctuation pattern command indicating the determined fluctuation pattern to the sub-control means. The sub-control means starts to display fluctuation based on a start command from the main control means, and controls to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means based on the fluctuation pattern command from the main control means. The display means is a predetermined fluctuation display controlled by the sub-control means, and starts the identification information fluctuation display for informing whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred. The command output means of the main control means outputs a change stop instruction to the auxiliary control means or an external device externally connected to the game machine when the change display ends. The sub-control unit performs display control so as to stop the identification information variation display being executed by the display unit based on the variation stop command when the variation stop command is input from the main control unit. When the determination is made, the display control is performed so as to stop the identification information variation display being executed by the display means at the stop time determined independently. The state notification means of the main control means notifies the state related to the change display of the main control means based on the output command (change pattern command or change stop command) from the command output means when the operation mode changes.

Therefore, a fraudulent case of “fake main control means is installed in a hidden place (for example, a place hidden behind the genuine main control means), so that it is difficult to notice the presence of the fake main control means. It is assumed that the genuine main control means is correctly connected to other control devices, and the predetermined input signal line is illegally connected to both the genuine main control means and the false main control means. For a case where the output signal line of the genuine main control means is illegally disconnected and the output signal line of the false main control means is connected to the sub-control means (for example, the display control means) ” Have the following effects.
That is, in the case of this fraud case, it appears that the input signal is input to the authentic main control means and operates correctly, but the output side of the authentic main control means is cut off and its edge is cut. The output command is not reflected on the sub-control unit or the like, and the sub-control unit or the like is actually operated by the output command from the hidden false main control unit. That is, the output command from the genuine main control means and the output command from the false main control means may be different (differing in terms of time and content). According to the present invention, since the status notification means performs status notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control means, when the output commands of the both are different, the status notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control means by the status notification means Thus, it is possible to indicate a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) with the variable display on the display means, and to confirm the presence or absence of fraud based on the presence or absence of the inconsistency, and to easily find the fraud.
Further, the first random number generating means of the success / failure lottery means updates and generates a plurality of first random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and when it reaches the closing price, returns to the initial value and repeats it. The first random number storage means of the winning / failing lottery means stores the first random number in the first random number generating means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means. The first random number determination means of the success / failure lottery means determines whether or not the first random number stored in the first random number storage means is a winning value. The second random number generating means of the fluctuation pattern determining means updates and generates a plurality of second random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and when it reaches the closing price, returns to the opening price and repeats it. The second random number storage means of the variation pattern determination means stores the second random number from the second random number generation means when the winning detection is performed by the winning detection means or when the variation processing is executed. The second random number determination unit of the variation pattern determination unit determines the variation pattern based on the second random number stored in the second random number storage unit. The initial value random number generating means of the main control means is different from the first random number generating means, and a plurality of third random values from the opening price to the closing price are updated and generated one by one in order of magnitude. The initial value in the first random number generation means is used, and when it reaches the closing price, it returns to the opening price and repeats it. The main control means repeatedly executes a first process that is a process related to a normal gaming state that can provide a game to the player and that is set for a fixed time. The first process is a process including an acceptance lottery by the acceptance lottery means and a variation pattern determination by the variation pattern determination means, and an initial value random number generation means used for the success / failure lottery executed when there is a remaining time after this process. And a residual process for updating at least one of the third random number value and the second random number value in the second random number generation means. Therefore, it is possible to cause a difference in the update status of the residual process between the genuine main control unit and the false main control unit. That is, the genuine main control means and the false main control means can make a difference with respect to the third random number value in the initial value random number generation means and the second random number value in the second random number generation means. It is possible to easily cause a difference (time and content difference) between the output command from the genuine main control means and the output command from the false main control means. In other words, it is possible to easily cause a temporal or temporal mismatch (mismatch) between the status notification related to the change display of the main control means by the status notification means and the change display on the display means, and it is possible to more easily detect fraud. .

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0A) ,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state notification means performs notification of start or end of variation display of the main control unit or during variation display.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, since the state notification means notifies the start, end or change display of the fluctuation display of the main control means, the output command from the genuine main control means and the false main When the output command from the control means is different, the state informing means notifies the start, end or change display of the main control means, and the start, end or change display of the change display on the display means. It is possible to show a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) with the inside, and the presence or absence of fraudulent acts can be confirmed based on the presence or absence of the inconsistency, and fraudulent acts can be easily detected.

(2) the (0A) or other in the gaming machine according to (1),
The main control means is a process related to a normal gaming state in which a game can be provided to a player, and repeatedly executes a first process set at a certain time,
The first process is a process including the success / failure lottery and variation pattern determination, and is executed when there is a remaining time after the process, and at least one of a random number value used for the success / failure lottery and a random number value used for variation pattern determination And a residual process for updating the game machine.

  According to the invention described in the above (2), the main control means repeatedly executes a first process that is a process related to a normal gaming state in which a game can be provided to the player and is set at a certain time. The first process updates at least one of a process including the lottery determination and the variation pattern determination, and a random value used for the determination of lottery and a random value used for the determination of the variation pattern, which are executed when there is a remaining time after the process. And residual processing. Therefore, it is possible to cause a difference in the update status of the residual processing between the genuine main control means and the false main control means, and the difference between the output command from the true main control means and the output command from the false main control means. It is possible to easily make a difference (difference in terms of time and contents). In other words, it is possible to easily cause a temporal or temporal mismatch (mismatch) between the status notification related to the change display of the main control means by the status notification means and the change display on the display means, and it is possible to more easily detect fraud. .

  In this specification, “normal processing of the main control means” refers to initialization processing at power-on (including power recovery after a power failure or instantaneous power failure), or power-off (power-off after business hours end) Alternatively, it is a process related to a normal gaming state that can provide a game to a player, excluding a backup process at the time of occurrence of a power failure due to a power failure or a momentary power failure.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (0A) , or the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The sub-control unit includes a sub-side state notifying unit for notifying a state related to a variable display of the main control unit based on an output command from the command output unit of the main control unit. Machine.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, the sub-side state notifying means notifies the state related to the variable display of the main control means based on the output command from the command output means of the main control means. The status notification means and the sub-side status notification means can be compared and confirmed, it is easy to find a temporal or temporal mismatch (mismatch) between the notification styles of both, and fraud can be detected more easily .

(4) In the gaming machine according to (3),
The game machine characterized in that the main control means and the sub control means are arranged so that the state notification means and the sub-side state notification means are visible from the same surface side of the gaming machine.

  According to the invention as described in said (4), the main control means and the sub control means are arrange | positioned so that a status alerting | reporting means and a sub-side status alerting | reporting means can be visually recognized from the same surface side of the said game machine. . Therefore, it is possible to compare and confirm the notification modes of the state notification unit of the main control unit and the sub-side state notification unit in the same direction, and to easily find a temporal or temporal mismatch (mismatch) between the two notification modes. , Cheating more easily.

(5) In the gaming machine according to (0A) , or the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The state informing means changes the state informing mode for each variation display of identification information.

  According to the invention described in (5), since the state notification means changes the state notification mode for each variation display of the identification information, it is easy to understand the change to the next variation display of the identification information, and the variation display of the identification information Even when such a situation continues, it is easy to find a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the status notification of the status notification means and the fluctuation display of the display means, and it is possible to more easily detect fraud.

(6) In the gaming machine according to (0A) , or the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
The state informing unit includes a plurality of informing units, and switches the informing unit to be used for each variable display of identification information.

  According to the invention described in (6) above, the state notification means includes a plurality of notification units, and switches the notification unit to be used for each variation display of the identification information, so switching to the next variation display of the identification information. Even when the variation display of the identification information is continuous, it is easy to find a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the state notification of the state notification means and the change display of the display means. Easier to find.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the state notification unit and the sub-side state notification unit change a state notification mode for each variation display of identification information.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, since the state notification unit and the sub-side state notification unit change the state notification mode for each variation display of the identification information, it is easy to understand the switching to the next variation display of the identification information. Even when the variation display of the identification information continues, it is easy to find a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the state notification of the state notification unit and the state notification of the sub-side state notification unit, and fraud Can be found more easily.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4),
The state informing unit and the sub-side state informing unit include a plurality of informing units, and the informing unit to be used is switched for each variation display of identification information.

  According to the invention described in (8) above, the status notification unit and the sub-side status notification unit include a plurality of notification units and switch the notification unit to be used for each variation display of the identification information. Even if the switching to the fluctuation display is easy to understand and the fluctuation display of the identification information is continuous, there is a timing or temporal mismatch between the state notification of the state notification means and the state notification of the sub-side state notification means (mismatch ) Can be found easily, and cheating can be detected more easily.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8),
The state informing means informs the state of the main control means by display or voice.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, since the state notification means notifies the state of the main control means by display or voice, the state notification of the main control means and the fluctuation display of the display means are monitored by eyes or ears. (Monitor), and the presence or absence of fraudulent acts can be confirmed by comparing the state notification of the main control means with the fluctuation display of the display means or by comparing and listening to the sound.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The sub-side state notifying means notifies the state of the main control means by display or voice.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, since the sub-side state notifying unit notifies the state of the main control unit by display or voice, the state notification of the main control unit and the state notification of the sub-side state notifying unit are performed. It can be monitored with the eyes and ears, and the presence or absence of fraudulent activity can be checked by comparing the status notification of the main control means and the status notification of the sub-side status notification means or by comparing the sound. I can confirm.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10),
The game machine characterized in that the state notification means notifies a state relating to a change display of the main control means in synchronization with an output command from the command output means.

  According to the invention described in (11), since the state notification unit notifies the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main control unit in synchronization with the output command from the command output unit, the state notification synchronized with the output command, From the relationship with the identification information fluctuation display on the display means based on the output command, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraudulent acts on the main control means, and to easily find fraudulent acts.

(12) In the gaming machine according to (11),
The sub-side state notifying unit notifies a state relating to a change display of the main control unit in synchronization with an output command from the command output unit of the main control unit.

  According to the invention described in (12), the sub-side state notifying means notifies the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main control means in synchronization with the output command from the command output means of the main control means. From the relationship between the state notification by the state notification means and the state notification by the sub-side state notification means of the sub-control means, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraudulent acts with respect to the main control means, and to easily find fraudulent acts.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (12),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the state notification means is provided in the main control means.

  According to the invention described in (13) above, since the state notification means is provided in the main control means, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of an illegal act on the main control means by the state notification in the state notification means of the main control means. , Cheating easily.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (0A) or the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (14) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that can easily find fraud. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

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

  The pachinko machine of Example 1 is demonstrated in detail based on drawing. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side as viewed as an opening / closing axis, and an inner frame with one side portion (for example, the left-hand side as viewed from the front) of the inner frame 12 as an opening / closing axis. And a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened and closed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 can be broadly divided into a lower tray unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof, and a vertical opening on the left side of the inner frame 12 in a range above the lower tray unit 13. A front frame set 14 that is attached to be openable and closable around an axis is provided, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) that is detachably attached to a resin base (not shown) whose outer shape is rectangular.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by a fastener such as a screw. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, a game ball launching handle 18, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at the substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is for removing a game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. 1, a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, The game balls stored in the dish 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower dish 15. The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In accordance with the operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player, the game ball launching device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 4). The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker provided in the lower plate unit 13 or on the back surface.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. Like the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an open / close shaft extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened to the front side with an axial center.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls is integrally provided at the lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window 101 so that most of the game area 30a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 can be viewed from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 is a substantially oval shape whose substantially central portion on the left and right sides is curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides, and has a hollow in the center. A substantially elliptical glass plate 137 is attached to the hollow portion. This glass plate 137 has a double glass structure. The substantially central portion of the window 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a frame button 20 (production button) that receives an operation instruction (for example, a pressing instruction) by a player at a location on the lower left side of the upper plate 19. As shown in FIG. 4, the frame button 20 is connected to the sub-control device 262. For example, when a predetermined operation valid condition is established, the operation of the frame button 20 becomes valid, and the screen display of the third symbol display device 42 is changed, the output sound is changed by pressing the frame button 20, etc. The player can actively participate in the game, such as changing the lamp display.

  In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the window portion 101 (for example, a corner portion) on the front side. These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing and controlling the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, at the periphery of the window portion 101, an annular illumination portion 102 containing a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically, and at the center of the annular illumination portion 102 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp, and lights and blinks when the jackpot is informed that the jackpot is being hit. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, there are provided a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during the payout of a prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. Further, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, or the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with a bill or a card inserted in a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, a game ball is lent according to the operation. Done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium). Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is made of a rectangular plywood, and its peripheral portion is attached in contact with the back side of a resin base (not shown) of the inner frame 12. A gaming area 30a, which is a substantially central portion on the front side of the front side 30, is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 12 through the resin-based substantially circular window portion 101 (glass plate 137) shown in FIG.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning port 31, a variable winning device 32, first starting ports 33a and 33b (for example, operation chucker), a second starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), a variable display unit 35, and the like. Yes. These general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, first starting ports 33a and 33b (for example, operation chucker), second starting port 34 (for example, through gate), variable display unit 35, etc. Each of the through holes formed by router processing is disposed in each through hole, and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 with a wood screw or the like. A game ball enters the aforementioned general winning port 31, variable winning device 32, and first start ports 33a and 33b, and the detected balls are detected by detection switches (winning port switch, count switch, operation port switch) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15). As described above, the first start port 33a on the upper side is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch), and a ball entering the first start port 33a is detected by the operation port switch. It is like that. Further, the first start port 33b on the lower side is also provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch), and the ball entering the first start port 33b is detected by the operation port switch. . That is, in either case of entering a game ball into the first start port 33a on the upper side or entering a game ball into the first start port 33b on the lower side, it is a start prize. There is no change. The upper first start port 33a and the lower first start port 33b are constituted by a single start winning device 33 as shown in FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices or the like pass through the out port 36 in a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided to the direction. A number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (acts) such as the windmill 37 are arranged.

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a first symbol display device 40 for variably displaying a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information, triggered by winning in the first start ports 33a and 33b, and a second start. With the passage of the mouth 34 as a trigger, the second symbol display device 41 that variably displays the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) and the winning of the first start ports 33a and 33b as a trigger, the third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) ) In a variable manner.

  The first symbol display device 40 includes, for example, a plurality (two in this embodiment) of two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40a and 40b, and a hold indicating the number of hold of the variable display on the LEDs 40a and 40b. And a lamp 40c. The LEDs 40a and 40b can emit light in red and blue, for example. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variable display state of the first symbol (in this embodiment, the emission color mode of each LED 40a, 40b) by alternately changing the emission color of each LED 40a, 40b, for example, When both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a red light emitting state, a probable big hit (specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a blue light emitting state, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated, and both LEDs 40a and 40b are mutually connected. When it stops in the light emission state of a different color, it will show off.

  In addition, as this 1st symbol display apparatus 40, you may employ | adopt the single LED of the type which can light-emit at least 3 colors or more, and by performing light emission of each color alternately, the 1st symbol is displayed. When the LED stops in the light emission state of the first color, it shows a probable big hit (specific hit), and when the LED stops in the light emission state of the second color, it usually shows a big hit (non-specific hit) When the LED stops in the light emission state of the third color, it may be indicated that the LED has come off. The first symbol display device 40 described above corresponds to the identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes, for example, a display unit 41a on which “○” is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn for the second symbol, and a holding lamp 41c. When the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, for example, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) displayed by the display units 41a and 41b change, and when the change display stops at a predetermined symbol, the lower side One start port 33b is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start port 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times the game ball is held is lit on the hold lamp 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside thereof, and are configured to be variably displayed by switching the light emission of the LEDs (or lighting of the lamps). The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is comprised, for example with the liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control apparatus 45 mentioned later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R. It has become so. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large 9.3 inch size liquid crystal display. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 so as to surround the third symbol display device 42. The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to decoration identification information (design) variation display means in the present invention, and the above-described display control device 45 corresponds to display control means in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and is in an open state in which a game ball is easy to win in the case of a big win and a normal closed state. It is operated repeatedly. As described above, a state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated in an open state and a normal closed state in the case of a big win is called a special game state (for example, a big win state). Since the ball enters (wins) and a lot of game balls are paid out for the winning, the game state is advantageous to the player.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first start opening 33a, 33b, the two LEDs 40a, 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, and the display of the LEDs 40a, 40b after the change stop is preset. The special gaming state occurs when the combination of the light emission modes is achieved. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a red light emitting state, it indicates that a special gaming state with a probable big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a blue light emitting state. In the case of the light-emitting mode, it means that the special game state of the big hit (non-specific hit) is normally won, and in the case of the light-emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in the light-emitting states of different colors. (You have lost the special game state).

  The variable winning device 32 is configured such that the large winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is likely to win (a big hit state). Specifically, the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds) with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the open state as one round. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start ports 33a and 33b is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times that the game ball is held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 40c. Note that the hold lamp 40c may be configured such that a hold display is performed on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached to the game board 30. A game ball launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 (to be described later) of the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is formed of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, a molded product added with fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 that are integrally formed in an inner and outer double. . The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper part, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to the tip portion of the inner rail 51 (the upper left portion in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. It has become. Further, a return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, there is a sliding plate 55 as a long metal strip made of stainless steel to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

  Further, an arc-shaped flange 56 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50 so as to project outward from the periphery when viewed from the front. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in this state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56. The rail unit 50 is fastened to 30.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the top, bottom, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed in a substantially straight line (flat) when viewed from the front. That is, the flange 56 is cut off at each of the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a limited area in the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area 30a on the game board 30 can be expanded. It has become.

  A convex portion 57 is formed at the entrance of the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 so as to close a part of the ball guide passage 49. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end portion of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area 30 a and flows backward in the ball guide passage 49 is provided on the inner frame 12. It plays a role of guiding to a ball passage (not shown). Note that the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for attaching stickers (eg, S1 and S2 in FIG. 2) and plates such as certificate stamps (for example, serial numbers are described). In order to secure this adhering space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1, S2 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner or the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area 30 a is partitioned on the board surface of the game board 30. The game area 30a is configured to be much larger than before. In the present embodiment, the distance between the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 and the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and is from the extreme left position of the outer rail 52 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the extreme left position of the inner rail 51 to the extreme right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width (maximum width in the left-right direction) of the game area 30a is 418 mm, and the height (maximum width in the vertical direction) of the game area 30a is 445 mm.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). .

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that various control boards are arranged vertically or horizontally on the back surface (actually the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) or stacked in front and back. Further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism portion 352) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually attached to the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main controller 261 and the sub controller 262 shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are mounted on one mounting base (not shown) to form a unit, and the payout controller 311 shown in FIG. 4 to be described later. The launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are mounted on the other mounting base (not shown) to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism 352 and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is provided and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a count switch. The count switch is a switch for counting winning balls. In addition, operation port switches are provided at positions corresponding to the first start ports 33a and 33b, respectively, and the entry of game balls into the first start ports 33a and 33b is detected by the operation port switches. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the second starting port 34, and the passage of the game ball to the second starting port 34 is detected by the operating port switch. ing. The operating port switch described above corresponds to the winning detection means in the present invention.

  The prize opening switch and the gate switch are connected to a board connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and this board connection board is further connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 4) in a main controller 261 described later. ing. Further, the count switch is connected to a large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and this large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown) is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, the operation port switch is directly connected to the main control board 261a without going through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid for opening the big prize opening 32a, and the lower first start opening 33b is used for opening the electric accessory. Is provided.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261, which will be described later, and the main control board 261a issues a payout command (a game ball of each game ball) according to the winning situation each time. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which game balls won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device and paid out after the winning ball processing device confirms the presence of winning balls one by one in order. Unlike the above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately made (that is, the winning ball processing apparatus is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). doing). Therefore, even if there are a lot of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out quickly. However, the conventional “evidence ball system” may be applied to the present invention.

  The first control board unit 201 has a substantially L-shaped mounting base (not shown), and the main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that performs main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including an input / output port 505 for communication, a random number generator (not shown) used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The main control board 261a is accommodated (for example, included) in a board box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other so as not to be opened by a sealing unit (not shown), whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

  Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit as the sealing means as long as it connects the box base (not shown) and the box cover (not shown) in an unopenable manner. In this embodiment, for example, five sealing members are used. The box base and the box cover are connected so that they cannot be opened by inserting a locking claw into the long hole of the sealing member. Sealing processing by the sealing unit prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation quickly and easily even if unauthorized opening is performed. Even after that, it is possible to perform the opening / sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the long hole of at least one sealing member among the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit (not shown). And when opening the board | substrate box 263 by the malfunction of the accommodated main control board | substrate 261a etc., the connection of the sealing member in which the latching claw was inserted, and another sealing member is cut | disconnected. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claws are inserted into the long holes of the other sealing members. If the history of opening the substrate box 263 is left in the substrate box 263, it can be easily found that the unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 263.

  Further, the sub control device 262, for example, in accordance with an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, controls the voice and lamp display and the control of the display control device 45, the other ROM 552, RAM 553, bus line 554, A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board (not shown) is mounted on the sub-control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is supplied to the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 via the power supply relay board (not shown). Is output.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base (not shown) on which a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313 and a card unit connection board (not shown) are mounted. ing. The payout control device 311 includes a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. The power supply device 313 includes a power supply. A control board is provided. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus 229 (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The required power supply voltage required is generated and output. The launching device 229 of the present embodiment employs a solenoid-type launching component that strikes and launches a game ball with a launching rod (not shown) that can advance and retreat in accordance with energization / non-energization of a launching solenoid (not shown). As other launching devices 229, there are various types such as a mechanical launching part that strikes and launches a game ball with a launcher that operates according to the driving of a launching motor, and an electromagnetic launching part that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. Can be used. The card unit connection board (not shown) is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in and issues a ball lending operation command by the player. This is output to the control device 311. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313 and the card unit connection board (not shown) are respectively housed and configured in a substrate box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, a box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) constituting the substrate box (encapsulating means) are opened by a sealing unit (sealing means). The substrate box 263 is sealed by being impossiblely connected.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch (not shown). For example, when a state return switch (not shown) is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 4) slowly rotates forward to eliminate the ball jam (normal state). (Return to).

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, so that even if a power failure occurs, it maintains the state at the time of the power failure, and can be restored to the state at the time of the power failure when returning from the power failure (power recovery) It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored and retained. We are going to throw it in.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the top, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of spherical passages in the horizontal direction and gently descends and inclines toward the downstream side. Are connected. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Further, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a clogged ball occurs near the tank rail 356, the clogged ball is eliminated by driving the vibrator 360.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board (not shown) for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from outside. is set up. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  Each of the dispensing mechanisms 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

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

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

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

  The RAM 503 has a configuration in which data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. It has a memory and area.

  That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing up to the end, so that the RAM 503 is when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs, and so on). It is only necessary to store and hold the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, the RAM 503 has a dedicated backup area for storing values of registers, I / O, and the like for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs). There is no need to provide it. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

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

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The RAM 513 stores and holds information related to the state when the power is turned off in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. In other words, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 13) and steps S1015 and S1016 (see FIG. 15) in the latter half of the payout control process. Is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on.

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 261, launch controller 312 and payout motor 358a are connected to input / output port 515, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 receives a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal that is output when the card unit described above is connected to the pachinko machine 10), and the player Touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launch handle 18 is touched and output when the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launch handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. The firing permission signal S7 is output to the main controller 261 on condition that all of the fired maintenance signals S6 to be performed are inputted.

  That is, the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is a firing permission state, and the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is a firing non-permission state. That is, the main control device 261 has a firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) for controlling a launching solenoid (not shown) that launches a game ball during a period when the input firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level). The ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) for controlling the ball feed solenoid that sends the game ball to the launch rail 401 is repeatedly output to the launch control device 312 at a predetermined repetition period. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. On the contrary, the main control device 261 does not output the firing control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the firing control device 312 during the period when the input firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level). The game ball is not fired by 229.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

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

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

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

  By the way, in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), as shown in FIG. 5, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are set. For each of M and R, three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, a series of symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol SZ with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-decorative symbol FZ composed of rhombus-shaped symbols. A main decorative symbol SZ is displayed in ascending or descending order, and a sub decorative symbol FZ is arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol strings L, M, and R. Then, the main decorative design SZ and the secondary decorative design FZ are displayed variably from top to bottom with periodicity.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses the random number relating to the actuating action and other random numbers used for the game to draw the first symbol display device 40 (lottery lottery: first Symbol jackpot lottery), symbol display settings, lottery drawing of the second symbol display device 41 (second symbol hitting lottery), symbol display settings, and decorative symbols (third symbol) of the third symbol display device 42 A lottery and setting related to variable display will be performed.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, as a random number related to the operation of the accessory, a jackpot random number counter C <b> 1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 40, The jackpot symbol counter C2 used to select the jackpot symbol of the symbol display device 40, the initial value random number counter CINI1 used to set the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the second symbol used to win the second symbol display device 41. A 2 symbol random number counter C4 and an initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 used for setting an initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4 are used.

  Further, in this pachinko machine 10, as other random numbers used for the game, as shown in FIG. 6, when the variation pattern of the decoration symbol of the third symbol display device 42 is selected, the type of the variation pattern is roughly specified. Stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selection of the stop pattern of the symbol, variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection of the decorative symbol of the third symbol display device 42, and outlier symbol of the second symbol display device 41 A second off-design symbol counter C5 used for selection is used. Each counter described above is constituted by a program executed by the CPU 501.

  For example, “stop pattern 0” indicates a complete deviation variation pattern group including a plurality of types of complete deviation variation patterns, and “stop pattern 1” indicates a front / rear deviation variation pattern group including a plurality of types of front / rear deviation variation patterns. “Stop pattern 2” indicates a reach variation pattern group other than front / rear out of reach variation patterns consisting of a plurality of types of reach variation patterns other than front / rear out, and “Stop pattern 3” indicates a plurality of types of normal jackpot variation patterns. In this case, “stop pattern 4” indicates a probability variation jackpot variation pattern group including a plurality of types of probability variation jackpot variation patterns.

  All of these counters C1 to C5, CINI1 to CINI2, and CS1 to CS3 are incremented by “1” (hereinafter referred to as “update”) every time they are updated, and then set to “0” after reaching the maximum value. It is a return loop counter. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. The RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). Each of these areas has a first start port 33a. , 33b, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in time series in accordance with the winning history of the game balls.

  Each counter described above will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. The jackpot random number counter C1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of “0” to “738”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (ie, “738”). In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The initial value random number counter CINI1 is a loop counter similar to the big hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later, and a normal process described later. It is repeatedly updated within the remaining time (see FIG. 8). The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later in this embodiment), and the RAM 503 is held at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a, 33b. Stored in the ball storage area.

  The hit value of the jackpot random number counter C1, that is, the number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random number values that are jackpots at low probability is two The value is “350,700”, the number of random numbers that are jackpots at high probability is 14, and the values are “50, 101, 160, 209, 257, 310, 361, 418, 480”. , 517, 578, 635, 677, 730 ". Note that the high probability means, for example, a state where the jackpot is determined by a predetermined probability variation pattern and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as added value, that is, a so-called “probability change”. Means the time when it is not in such a probable state.

  The jackpot symbol counter C2 is a symbol when the first symbol display device 40 (comprising two LEDs 40a and 40b) stops changing in the case of a jackpot (in the present embodiment, the final display after the variation display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b). Light emission state). In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is incremented one by one within a range of “0” to “4”, for example, and reaches a maximum value (ie, “4”) and then returns to “0”. Yes. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later) as in the case of the jackpot random number counter C1 described above, and the game balls are first started 33a, 33b. Is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing of winning. When the jackpot random number counter C1 is a win and the values of the jackpot symbol counter C2 are “0” and “4”, both LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are in a blue light emitting state. Stops and shows a big hit at low probability, a so-called normal big hit (non-specific hit). When the jackpot random number counter C1 is a win and the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 is "1" to "3", both LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are in a red light emitting state. It stops and shows a big hit at high probability, a so-called probable big hit (specific hit). When the jackpot random number counter C1 is off, regardless of the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, both the LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are stopped in the light emission states of different colors to indicate a disconnection.

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of “0” to “238”, and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 causes the last stop decorative symbol to stop by one shift before and after the reach decorative symbol after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs. "Leach other than front-rear detachment" where the final stop decorative symbol stops other than before and after the reach decorative symbol after the reach has occurred, and "completely disengagement" where the reach does not occur. For example, C3 = 0 to 201 corresponds to complete detachment, C3 = 202 to 208 corresponds to anteroposterior reach, and C3 = 209 to 238 corresponds to reach other than anteroposterior detachment. In addition, the lottery (reach lottery) content of the stop pattern selection counter C3 indicates whether the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability or a high probability, or the variable time reduction function of the first symbol display device 40 has not been activated. It may be set individually depending on whether the number is the number of the operation suspending balls at the start of the variation of the first symbol. The stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33a, 33b. Stored in

  Of the three variation type counters CS1 to CS3, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one in the range of “0 to 198”, for example, and reaches “0” after reaching the maximum value (ie, “198”). For example, the variation type counter CS2 is incremented one by one within a range of “0 to 240”, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “240”) and then returns to “0”. For example, the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of “0 to 162”, and reaches a maximum value (that is, “162”) and then returns to “0”. In the following description, the variation type counter CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, the variation type counter CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”, and the variation type counter CS3 is also referred to as “third variation type counter” as appropriate. .

  The first variation type counter CS1 determines a rough decorative pattern variation pattern group, such as a reach type of a decorative symbol (third symbol), such as a normal reach, a super reach, a premium reach, or a completely unacceptable type. . Here, for example, it is assumed that the stop pattern selection counter C3 has a value indicating “stop pattern 1” (that is, a value indicating the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group), and the first variation among the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group. It is assumed that the variation pattern of the normal reach group (consisting of a plurality of different normal reach types) is determined by the type counter CS1.

  Subsequently, one more variation pattern is determined by the second variation type counter CS2 from the variation pattern group determined by the first variation type counter CS1 in this way. Here, for example, it is assumed that one type of normal reach from the normal reach group is determined by the second variation type counter CS2. Note that a plurality of different types of normal reach can be realized by giving different differences such as the elapsed time until the final stop decorative symbol (for example, the middle decorative symbol in this embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach. Is mentioned.

  Subsequently, the third variation type counter CS3 determines which time the variation time is added in one variation pattern determined by the second variation type counter CS2. For example, as the addition time, when the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the middle decorative symbol row stops on the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol of the middle decorative symbol row slips after that. Additional time, which is the time until stop display is given. In this way, the decoration pattern variation mode can be determined more finely by the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. In other words, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 to CS3.

  Note that the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1, the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2, or the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode in the same manner as described above, or to determine the symbol variation mode in the combination of the first variation type counter CS1 and the second variation type counter CS2 and the stop symbol.

  The variation type counters CS <b> 1 to CS <b> 3 are updated once every time a normal process to be described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal process. Then, the buffer values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired when the variation pattern is determined when the variation of the first symbol is started by the first symbol display device 40. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, since the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are acquired at the start of the first symbol variation by the first symbol display device 40, it is not necessary to store them in the reserved ball storage area. It is only necessary to sequentially update and store the data in the counter buffer.

  In addition, the magnitude | size and range of each counter mentioned above are only examples, and can be changed arbitrarily. However, the big hit random number counter C1, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are all different prime numbers, and it is desirable that they are numerical values that are not synchronized in any case.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured, for example, as a loop counter that is incremented by 1 in the range of “0” to “250” and returns to “0” after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once for each timer interruption (see FIG. 11) described later), and is acquired when the game ball passes through the second start port 34 on either the left or right side. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”.

  In particular, when the second symbol random number counter C4 makes one round, the initial value of the second symbol random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. The initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is a loop counter similar to the second symbol random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250) and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later. These are repeatedly updated within the remaining time of normal processing (see FIG. 8) described later. The second symbol random number counter C4 is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11) described later in the present embodiment), and the second time of the game ball passes through the second start port 34, the second of the RAM 503 2 Stored in the symbol hold storage area.

  That is, the RAM 503 also has a second symbol holding storage area which is an area different from the holding ball storage area, and includes one execution area for the second symbol and four holding areas for the second symbol (second A second symbol holding storage area comprising symbol holding first to fourth areas) is provided, and in each of these areas, in accordance with the winning history of game balls to the second starting port 34, the second symbol holding storage area is provided. Each value of the 2 symbol random number counter C4 is stored in time series.

  Further, the second symbol out-of-symbol counter C5 is updated once every time the second symbol control process of the normal process in FIG. 8 described later is executed once, and the value thereof is updated in the second symbol out-of-symbol of the counter buffer. When the second symbol random number counter C4 stores and updates the second symbol random number counter C4 in the second symbol holding ball storage area, the second symbol outlier symbol counter C5 updated and acquired in the second symbol outlier symbol buffer is also the second symbol. Stored in the holding ball storage area. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, when the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 is lost, “x” is drawn based on the value of the second symbol off symbol counter C5 in the second symbol holding ball storage area. The displayed display portion 41b is lit up. The second symbol variation display result may be performed based only on the second symbol random number counter C4 without providing the second symbol outlier symbol counter C5. That is, if the second symbol random number counter C4 is won, the display unit 41a on which “O” is drawn is lit up, and if it is lost, the display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn is lit up.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. This processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 every 2 msec, for example.

  In FIG. 11, first, in step S601, various winning switch reading processes are executed. That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main controller 261 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Thereafter, in step S602, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to “0” when the counter value reaches the maximum value (“738” in the present embodiment). While CINI2 is incremented by 1, it is cleared to “0” at the time of increment of 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“250” in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 6).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the subsequent step S603, the big hit random number counter C1, the big hit symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are each incremented by 1 and their counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, “738”, “4”, In the case of 1 increment after reaching “250”), each is cleared to “0”. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503 (see FIG. 6).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S604, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning in the first start ports 33a and 33b. This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 12. In step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 33a, 33b is determined based on the detection information of the operation opening switch. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first start opening 33a, 33b, in the subsequent step S702, the number N of operation reservation balls of the first symbol display device 40 is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). It is determined whether or not there is. The process proceeds to step S703 on the condition that there is a winning at the first start ports 33a and 33b and the number N of actuated balls is less than 4, and the number N of actuated balls is incremented by one.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the subsequent step S605, a firing control process is executed. Specifically, in the launch control process, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, as shown in FIG. 4, when the launch permission signal S7 from the launch control device 312 is ON, the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control. The signal S9 is output to the launch control device 312, and the game ball launch control by the launch device 229 is performed. After performing the firing control process in this way, the CPU 501 once ends this timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. This process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interruption, the state of the main controller 261 at the time of power-off is stored in the backup area of the RAM 503.

  That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main controller 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. The NMI interrupt process in FIG. 13 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main controller 261. For a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main controller 261 can be executed, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within the predetermined time.

  In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 13, in step S801, information on occurrence of power interruption is set in the backup area. In this embodiment, a power off occurrence information flag is set and stored in the backup area.

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started upon a reset at power-on.

  First, in step S101, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes an initial setting process associated with power-on. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. In step S102, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 waits for, for example, about 1 second in order to wait for the sub-side control devices (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to become operable. Execute. In the subsequent step S103, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 permits RAM access.

  Thereafter, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 determines whether or not the RAM erase switch 323 provided on the power monitoring board 261b is pressed (ON). If there is, the process proceeds to step S113. In the subsequent step S105, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 503 (whether or not a power-off occurrence information flag is set). In step S106, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 calculates a RAM determination value. In the subsequent step S107, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off. Whether the backup is valid. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Note that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly stored.

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

  In subsequent step S114, CPU 501 of main controller 261 transmits a payout initialization command. Thus, the payout initialization command is output to the payout control device 311 when the main control device 261 is initialized.

  In step S115, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power-on command to the sub control board 262a. This power-on command includes a command for determining the model of the pachinko machine, and it is possible to determine the model based on the contents of the command on the sub side such as the sub control board 262a and the display control device 45. It can be done.

  In step S116, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes initial setting of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit). In step S117, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt permission, and proceeds to normal processing (see FIG. 8) described later.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 323 has not been pressed, the power-off occurrence information is set, and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process when power is restored). That is, in step S108, the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared. In step S109, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a payout return command to the payout control device 311 and instructs the payout control device 311 to start payout control. As will be described in detail later, when the payout control device 311 receives a payout return command from the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 returns and starts payout control.

  In step S110, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a command for causing the sub-side control device to return to the gaming state when the power is cut off. In step S111, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 receives the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) initial settings. Further, in step S112, the interrupt permission is set, and then the process proceeds to a normal process (see FIG. 8) described later. For example, even if the power interruption occurs during the normal processing, the power is turned off after executing the last step of the normal processing (the “RAM access prohibited” step shown in FIG. 8). Is executed from step S201, which is the first step of normal processing.

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

  In FIG. 8, first, in step S <b> 201, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 performs an external output process of transmitting output data such as a command updated in the previous process to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. In addition, since the first symbol display of the first symbol display device 40 (variation display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b) is linked with the third symbol display device 42, the decorative symbol (third symbol) is also displayed. However, when the first symbol display device 40 displays the variation of the first symbol, a variation pattern designation command, a decoration symbol designation command, an all stop command (confirmation command), etc. are transmitted to the sub-control device 262 in the external output process.

  In this pachinko machine 10, external output of normal processing in the order of variation pattern designation command → production command (command for designating change of variation time) → decoration symbol designation command at the start of variation of the first symbol Each time a process is performed, commands are sent at a predetermined number (for example, three) (that is, every three for every 4 msec), and a stop command is sent at the timing of the change time. Further, after the first symbol variation starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) each time the external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (ie, three every 4 msec). Command), and a stop command may be sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

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

  The decorative symbol designation command designates whether the variation display effect of the decorative symbol (third symbol) on the third symbol display device 42 is a probable big hit (specific hit), a normal big hit (non-specific hit), or off. It is a command to do. The decoration symbol designation command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the sub-control device 262, and is transmitted from the sub-control device 262 to the display control device 45. The display control device 45 displays the display result of the decorative symbol variation pattern as a result (probability big hit (specific hit), normal big hit (non-specific hit) or off) according to the received decorative symbol designation command. Display control of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is carried out.

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

  In addition, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sends a change pattern designation command and an effect command (command for designating change of change time) to the sub-control device 262 in the external output process (step S201) of the normal process. May be sent. That is, based on the value of the variation type counter CS3, it is determined which time the variation time addition (addition time due to the above-described decorative design slip effect) is to be used, and such an addition time is appropriately set in the sub-control device 262. An effect command is used to instruct. Therefore, after the first symbol variation starts, a predetermined number (for example, three) each time the external output processing of the normal processing is performed in the order of variation pattern designation command → effect command → decorative symbol designation command (ie, three every 4 msec). Command), and a stop command may be sent when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  Next, in step S202, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 updates the variation type counters CS1 to CS3. Specifically, each of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is incremented by 1, and each counter value reaches “0” (198, 240, 162 in the present embodiment) and is incremented by “0”. To clear. Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area shown in FIG.

  In the subsequent step S203 of FIG. 8, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 reads the prize ball counting signal, the payout abnormality signal, and the lower dish full signal received from the payout control device 311. Thereafter, in step S204, a first symbol variation process for performing variation display of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 40 is executed. By this first symbol variation process, jackpot determination, variation setting of the first symbol, and the like are performed. The details of the first symbol variation process will be described later.

  Thereafter, in step S205, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes a big prize opening / closing process for opening or closing the big prize opening 32a of the variable prize winning device 32 in the case of the big hit state. That is, the big winning opening 32a is opened for each round in the big hit state, and whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 32a has passed for each round, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the big winning opening 32a. judge. When any of these conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 32a is stopped and closed during the round, and when there are remaining rounds, the special winning opening 32a is opened repeatedly for the remaining number of rounds.

  In step S206, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes display control of the second symbol by the second symbol display device 41. Briefly, on the condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired and the display units 41a and 41b of the second symbol display device 41 each time. Variation display of the second symbol is performed. Then, when the second symbol lottery is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4 and the second symbol wins, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, as shown in step S207, displays the first symbol on the lower side. An opening process of the first start port 33b is performed in which the start port 33b is opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3. ing.

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

  Thereafter, in step S209, it is determined whether or not the next normal process execution timing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous normal process. Then, the update of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 is repeatedly executed within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal processing (steps S210 and S211). ). That is, in step S210, the initial value random number counter CINI1 and the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 are updated. Specifically, the initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1, and is cleared to “0” at the time of increment of 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“738” in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Similarly, the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1 and cleared to “0” when incremented by 1 after the counter value reaches the maximum value (“250” in the present embodiment). To do. Then, the updated value of the initial value second symbol random number counter CINI2 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

  In step S211, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are updated (same as step S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are incremented by 1, and the increment value of the increments after reaching the maximum value (“198”, “240”, “162” in the present embodiment) is increased. Each time it is cleared to "0". Then, the updated values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

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

  In step S208, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is set, and the process proceeds to step S212, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets interrupt inhibition. Subsequently, in step S213, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 transmits a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been quickly turned off to another control device. Subsequently, in step S214, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 stops outputting the control signal. Subsequently, in step S215, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 calculates a RAM determination value and stores it in the backup area. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. Subsequently, in step S216, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 prohibits RAM access. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

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

  In FIG. 9, in step S401, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not it is currently a big hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the third symbol display device 42 and a predetermined time after the special game is ended. In the subsequent step S402, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the first symbol display device 40 is currently displaying the variation of the first symbol. If it is not a big hit and the first symbol variation is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S403, where the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether the number N of active suspension balls of the first symbol display device 40 is greater than “0”. Determine whether or not. At this time, if it is a big hit or if the number N of active suspension balls is “0”, the present process is terminated as it is.

  Further, if it is neither a big hit nor a change display of the first symbol, and if the number of operation hold balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S <b> 404, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 subtracts “1” from the number N of pending operation balls. In step S405, a process for shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the reserved ball storage area to the execution area side, and the reserved first area → execution area, reserved second area → The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area → the hold second urea, the hold fourth area → the hold third area.

  Thereafter, in step S406, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes a change start process. Here, the variation start process will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10. In step S501, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 sets the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the big hit random number counter C1 and the mode at that time (whether it is a probabilistic variation state or a normal state). Of the numerical values “0” to “738” of the jackpot random number counter C1, “350,700” is the winning value (two), and “50, 101, 160, 209, 257, 310, 361, 418, "480, 517, 578, 635, 677, 730" is the winning value (14).

  If the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines that it is a big hit, in step S502, the big hit symbol corresponding to the value of the big hit symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, the first symbol display. Either the LED 40a, 40b as a probable big hit (specific hit) displayed on the two LEDs 40a, 40b of the device 40 is displayed in red or the LED 40a, 40b as a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is displayed in blue. Find the stop symbol (stop display). That is, based on a table (not shown) indicating the correspondence between the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the symbol, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 ("specific hit symbol" or "non-specific hit symbol") Ask for.

  Next, in step S503, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines a variation pattern (a jackpot effect pattern) at the time of the jackpot. Specifically, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 without using the stop pattern selection counter C3. Check in order and determine the variation pattern.

  That is, based on the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2, whether the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 is displayed as the “stop pattern 3” of the normal jackpot (non-specific hit), or on the third symbol display device 42 It is determined whether or not the decorative symbol is displayed with “stop pattern 4” of the probable big hit (specific hit). The type of “stop pattern 3” or “stop pattern 4” thus determined is further determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. That is, a rough decorative pattern variation pattern group such as a reach type of a decorative symbol (third symbol) such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, or the like is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the group of variation patterns of the rough decorative design determined as described above. For example, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, a finer decorative pattern such as a predetermined time is set for the elapsed time until the final stop decorative pattern (in this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern) stops after the reach occurs. The variation mode is determined. The following relations in the case of jackpot, that is, the relation between the numerical value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 and the stop pattern, the relation between the numerical value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation pattern, the numerical value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2 The relationship with the stop symbol time is defined in advance by a jackpot table or the like.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that the game is not a big hit, in step S504, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 uses different colors in the two symbols 40a and 40b of the out symbol, that is, the first symbol display device 40. Set the stop symbol to stop display.

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

  That is, based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, after the reach of the decorative symbol on the third symbol display device 42 occurs, the final stop decorative symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach decorative symbol and stops. "Stop pattern 1", which is the same as the "stop pattern 2", which is the "reach other than front-rear disengagement" where the final stop decorative pattern stops other than before and after the reach decorative pattern, "Stop pattern 0" which is "" is determined. For example, when the determined stop pattern is “stop pattern 1” that is, for example, a front / rear out of reach reach, normal reach, super reach from the front / rear out of reach reach variation pattern group based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. A variation pattern group of rough decorative symbols is determined, for example, a variation pattern in which the reach type of the decorative symbol (third symbol) such as is specified is determined. Here, it is assumed that normal reach is determined. Subsequently, one variation pattern is further determined based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 from the normal reach variation pattern group of the rough decorative design determined as described above. For example, based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2, a finer decorative pattern such as a predetermined time is set for the elapsed time until the final stop decorative pattern (in this embodiment, the middle decorative pattern) stops after the reach occurs. The variation mode is determined. It should be noted that the following relationships in the case of deviation, that is, the relationship between the numerical value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 and the stop pattern, the relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation pattern, and the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 And the stop symbol time are defined in advance by a table for detachment.

  In the present embodiment, as one of the above-mentioned tables for detachment, for example, at the time of low probability, in the state of the variable time shortening function of the first symbol display device 40, when the first symbol variation starts. Some are used when the number of pending operations of the first symbol is “0”. When the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is “0 to 201”, it corresponds to no reach (completely missed), and “ 202-208 "corresponds to the front / rear reach, and" 209-238 "corresponds to the reach other than the front / rear reach.

  Subsequently, in step S506, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines the effect time addition, that is, the effect of adding the effect time of the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or the off-variation pattern determined in step S505. Do. More specifically, on the basis of the value of the variation type counter CS3, an increase in the production time due to the sliding stop of the decorative symbol (third symbol) of the middle decorative symbol sequence on the third symbol display device 42 (the middle ornament) A variation pattern including an increase in time until the decorative symbol of the symbol row slides and is stopped and displayed is determined.

  In step S507, the CPU 501 of the main controller 261 receives a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the jackpot variation pattern determined in step S503 or a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the outlier variation pattern determined in step S505. Set.

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

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

  Returning to the description of FIG. 9, when step S402 is YES, that is, when the first symbol variation display is being performed, the process proceeds to step S407, and the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 determines whether or not the first symbol variation time has elapsed. Is determined. The variation time of the first symbol is determined based on the variation pattern and the effect time addition determined as described above with reference to FIG. 10, that is, the first symbol according to the variation pattern of the first symbol. The variation time is determined, and when this variation time has elapsed, an affirmative determination is made in step S407. If the variation time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S408, and if the variation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S408, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 updates the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40. That is, the variable display of the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 is continued, and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step S409, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 stops the first symbol variation display and sets the first symbol stop symbol to the display symbol. In other words, when the big win symbol (probable big hit) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 10, after the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, both the LEDs 40a and 40b are displayed in red. 10 shows a probable big hit (specific hit), and when the big win symbol (normal big hit) is determined in step S502 of FIG. 10, both of these two LEDs 40a, 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed after the fluctuation display. When the LEDs 40a and 40b are lit blue and indicate a normal big hit (non-specific hit) and are determined to be out of place in step S504 of FIG. 10, the fluctuations of the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are changed. After the display, both the LEDs 40a and 40b are lit in different colors to indicate a disconnection.

  Subsequently, in step S410, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 sets an all stop command for instructing to stop the variation pattern of the decorative symbol (third symbol) that is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42, Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Next, payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control apparatus 311. This main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on.

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

  Thereafter, in step S <b> 904, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether power-off occurrence information is set in the backup area of the RAM 513. In step S905, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 calculates a RAM determination value, and in the subsequent step S906, whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, that is, the backup is valid. Determine gender. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 513. It should be noted that it is possible to determine the effectiveness of backup based on whether or not the keywords written in a predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly stored.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, in step S909, the CPU 511 of the payout control apparatus 311 sets an interrupt permission, and proceeds to a payout control process described later.

  On the other hand, when the occurrence information of the power cut-off is not set in step S904, or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like) in step S906, the payout control device 311 is similarly configured. The CPU 511 clears the entire area of the RAM 513 to “0” (step S910), and performs initialization processing (step S911).

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

  In FIG. 15, in step S <b> 1001, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 acquires and stores a command from the main control device 261. Here, as the commands to be stored, 15 types of prize ball commands (15 types of prize ball commands for instructing 1 to 15 payouts) and the start of payout control to the payout control device 311 are instructed. There are 17 types of commands including a payout return command for payout and a payout initialization command for instructing payout initialization to the payout control device 311.

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

  Thereafter, in step S <b> 1004, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state according to the change in the state of the lower pan 15. That is, when the lower pan 15 is detected based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, when the lower pan is full, the lower pan full state is set, and when the lower pan full is not reached , Set the lower pan full release state.

  In step S1005, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes setting of a tank ball absence state or a tank ball absence release state according to a change in the state of the tank ball. In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration.

  Thereafter, in step S1006, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines the presence / absence of a notification state, and notifies the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311 if there is a notification state.

  In steps S1007 to S1009, prize ball payout processing is executed. In this case, if the prize ball is not paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not “0” (both NO in steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 and a prize ball control process ( FIG. 16 described later is started. Further, if the prize ball cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to a lending payout process.

  Thereafter, in steps S1010 to S1012, a rental ball payout process is executed. In this case, if it is not possible to pay out the rent and if a rent-out request from the card unit has been received (NO in step S1010, YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and a renting control process (described later). FIG. 17) is started. Further, if a rental ball cannot be paid out or a rental ball payout request has not been received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), subsequent vibrator motor control (step S1013) is executed.

  In step S1013, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 executes control (vibration motor control) of the vibrator 360 (see FIG. 3). Thereafter, in step S1014, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred. If a power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1015; otherwise, the process returns to step S1001. In step S1015, the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 sets information on occurrence of power interruption, and creates a RAM determination value in step S1016. After that, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and processing cannot be executed.

  Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 16, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the prize ball payout. In subsequent step S1102, whether the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1103 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1105 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then returns to the payout control process of FIG.

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

  In the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 17, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out a lending ball. In the subsequent step S1202, it is determined from the detection result of the dispensing rotation sensor whether the rotation of the dispensing motor 358a is normal. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process advances to step S1203 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and stop the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process in FIG.

  If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process advances to step S1204 to determine whether or not the game ball is normally counted based on the detection result of the payout count switch. If the game ball count is not normal, the process advances to step S1205 to drive the payout motor 358a to execute a retry process and execute a stop process of the payout motor 358a, and then return to the payout control process of FIG.

  If the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, where it is determined whether or not the game ball count by the payout count switch has reached a predetermined number of rented balls (25) and the payout is completed. If the payout has been completed, a stop process of the payout motor 358a is executed in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG.

  The NMI interrupt process is similarly executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area of the RAM 513 by the NMI interrupt. Similarly, the power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 and the CPU 511 interrupts the control being executed. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 13 is started. The contents are as described in FIG.

  Next, the main process and the normal process of the sub-control device 262 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of a main process executed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262, and this main process is started upon reset when the power is turned on. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of normal processing executed by the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262.

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

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

  Subsequently, in step S1303, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub-control device 262 is destroyed. If it is destroyed, the process proceeds to step S1304. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1307. . In step S1304, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs a RAM area read / write check of the sub control device 262. In step S1305, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is normal. If the RAM of the sub-control device 262 is normal, the process proceeds to step S1306, and if abnormal, the process proceeds to step S1311. In step S1306, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 writes RAM destruction check data for each area of the RAM 553, and sets RAM destruction check data for determining that there is destruction if there is a reading abnormality.

  In step S1307, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether the power is turned on after the power is turned off. If the power is turned on after the power is turned off, the process proceeds to step S1308; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1309.

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

  In step S1309, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets interrupt permission. In step S1310, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 sets the initial value of the RAM of the sub-control device 262, and proceeds to the normal process shown in FIG.

  In step S1311, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 notifies the RAM abnormality and enters an infinite loop. For example, notification such as turning on a predetermined lamp unconditionally can be given.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in step S1401, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 determines whether or not 1 ms has elapsed since the start of normal processing. If 1 ms or longer has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1402, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1410.

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

  In step S1403, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 performs power-on notification. Specifically, notification for 30 seconds is performed by a power-on command.

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

  In step S1405, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs the number-of-holds display update process for the first symbol variation. Specifically, since the number-of-holds display update process is a process for performing the display corresponding to the hold lamp 40c of the first symbol display device 40 also on the third symbol display device 42, the update of the first symbol display device 40 is performed. In the case of a pachinko machine that displays only with the holding lamp 40c, this processing is not necessary.

  In step S1406, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs frame button input monitoring / effect processing. Specifically, this frame button input monitoring / production process is for performing a machine-specific production by pressing the frame button 20 in a pachinko machine having the frame button 20 that can be pressed by the player. Therefore, in a pachinko machine that does not include such a frame button 20, this process is unnecessary.

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

  In step S1408, the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 performs sound editing / output processing. Specifically, processing is performed to sound a sound corresponding to (synchronized with) the decorative pattern variation pattern effect on the third symbol display device 42.

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

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

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

  Specifically, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives a variation pattern designation command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 converts the variation pattern designation command into a command and transmits it to the display control device 45. Note that the variation pattern designation command may be output as it is. In addition, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives the special decoration designating command from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits the special decoration designating command and the notice effect command to the display control device 45. The notice command includes, for example, the presence or absence of the appearance of a school of fish as a notice. Further, when the CPU 551 of the sub-control device 262 receives a total stop command (confirmation command) from the main control device 261, the CPU 551 transmits the total stop command to the display control device 45 as it is.

  In step S1412, the CPU 551 of the sub control device 262 determines whether or not the RAM of the sub control device 262 is destroyed. If the RAM is not destroyed, the process returns to step S1401, and if the RAM is destroyed, an infinite loop is entered.

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

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 of this invention is demonstrated using FIGS. 20-24. FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a main part of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the main controller 261 according to the first embodiment. 22A is a diagram illustrating a time chart of the fluctuation monitor 430 and the like of the main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 in the normal connection state, and FIG. 22B is a diagram illustrating the main control device 261 in the unauthorized connection state and It is a figure which shows time charts, such as a fluctuation | variation monitor of the sub-control apparatus. FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration when a false main controller 490 is illegally incorporated. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a light emission mode and the like of the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor in the case of unauthorized connection.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 includes the main control device 261, the sub control device 262, the display control device 45, the third symbol display device 42, the first symbol display device 40, and the first start as shown in FIG. The mouths 33a and 33b and the variable winning device 32 are provided. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 displays the variable display of the 3rd symbol (identification information: a decoration symbol in the present Example 1) which notifies the presence or absence of generation | occurrence | production of the special gaming state advantageous for a player. Is what you do.

  The main controller 261 performs control related to the profit of the game according to a predetermined control program. Specifically, the main control unit 261 (see FIG. 7), normal processing (see FIG. 8), timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11). And NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 13).

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control device 262, based on commands from the main control device 261 (commands: variation pattern designation command, decoration symbol designation command, confirmation command, etc.), a predetermined decoration symbol (third symbol) The display control device 45 is controlled to display the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control device 262 controls to output sound or the like corresponding to the game content from the speaker based on the command from the main control device 261, or changes the game content or game state. In response to this, various lamps (the annular illumination part 102, the central illumination part 103, the prize ball lamp 105, the error display lamp 106 shown in FIG. 1) are controlled to be lit.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko machine 10 has a game ball launch handle 18 that receives a game ball launch operation by the player, a launch control device 312 that controls the launch of the game ball, and a launch that launches the game ball. Device 229.

  The launching device 229 launches a game ball to the game area 30a of the game board 30 shown in FIG. 2, and specifically, a launch solenoid (not shown) for launching the game ball and a game to the launch solenoid And a ball feed solenoid (not shown) for supplying the balls one by one.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, the pachinko machine 10 includes a power supply device 313 that supplies power supply voltage to various control components such as the main control device 261, the sub control device 262, and the launch control device 312; A payout control device 311 for controlling the payout, and a payout motor 358a for paying out the game ball.

  Here, a configuration of main parts of the main controller 261 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the main control device 261 includes a success / failure lottery unit 400, a variation pattern determination unit 410, and a command output unit 420.

  The success / failure lottery unit 400 performs the success / failure lottery of the occurrence of a special gaming state (a big hit state) based on winning of a game ball to the first start ports 33a and 33b (change start condition establishment).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the success / failure lottery section 400 includes a plurality (739) of the opening price (“0” described above in this embodiment) to the closing price (“738” described above in this embodiment). First random number values (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) are updated one by one in the order of their magnitude, and when the final value ("738") is reached, the first random number generator 402 returns to the initial value and repeats it. (A jackpot random number counter C1 shown in FIG. 6) and a random number value (first number in the first jackpot random number counter C1) when the winning of the game ball to the first start ports 33a and 33b is detected A random number) is stored in the first random number storage unit 404 (part of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. 6), and whether the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the first random number storage unit 404 (RAM 503) is a winning value. First random number to determine And a tough 406.

  The variation pattern determination unit 410 determines one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination by the success / failure lottery unit 400 from a plurality of types of variation patterns having different variation display times.

  Note that the plurality of types of variation patterns are roughly classified into jackpot variation patterns and outlier variation patterns.

  First, the jackpot variation pattern includes various variation patterns in which the jackpot symbol display is confirmed through one of a premium reach pattern, a special reach pattern, a super reach pattern, and a normal reach pattern. That is, the jackpot premium reach fluctuation pattern, the jackpot special reach fluctuation pattern, the jackpot super reach fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot normal reach fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, the detachment variation pattern includes a variation pattern that is confirmed by the detachment symbol display through one of the special reach pattern, the super reach pattern, or the normal reach pattern, or a variation pattern that is confirmed by the detachment symbol display without being reached. It is done. That is, there are a detachment special reach variation pattern, a detachment superreach variation pattern, a detachment normal reach variation pattern, and a simple detachment variation pattern.

  In addition, the variation display time is shortened in the order of the premium reach variation pattern, the special reach variation pattern, the super reach variation pattern, the normal reach variation pattern, and the simple deviation variation pattern. The premium reach fluctuation pattern, the special reach fluctuation pattern, the super reach fluctuation pattern, and the normal reach fluctuation pattern have the same fluctuation time in both jackpot and out.

  The variation pattern determination unit 410 includes counters (variation type counters CS1 to CS3) used to determine the variation pattern, and the counters (variation type counters CS1 to CS3) have count values corresponding to a predetermined number within a predetermined range. Is to be updated. Further, main controller 261 periodically executes the specific process (steps S201 to S209 shown in FIG. 8), and the remaining time until the next specific process is executed (steps S210 and S211 shown in FIG. 8). The count values of the counters (variation type counters CS1 to CS3) are repeatedly updated.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, the variation pattern determination unit 410 updates and generates a plurality of second random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and when the closing price is reached, the opening price is set. A second random number generator 412 that returns and repeats it, and a second random number that stores the second random number in the second random number generator 412 at the time of winning at the first start ports 33a and 33b or executing the variation process A storage unit 414 (part of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. 6) and a second random number determination unit 416 that determines a variation pattern based on the second random number stored in the second random number storage unit 414 are provided.

  Specifically, the second random number generator 412 includes a stop pattern selection counter C3 and variation type counters CS1 to CS3. That is, the stop pattern selection counter C3 updates and generates a plurality of (239) stop pattern selection counters C3 from the start value “0” to the end value “238” one by one in the order of their magnitudes. ”Is repeated to return to the opening price“ 0 ”. The fluctuation type counter CS1 updates and generates a plurality (199 pieces) of fluctuation type counters CS1 from the opening price “0” to the closing price “198” one by one in the order of the magnitude, and reaches the closing price “198”. It returns to the opening price “0” and repeats it. The variation type counter CS2 updates and generates a plurality (241 pieces) of variation type counters CS2 from the opening value “0” to the closing value “240” one by one in the order of the magnitude, and when the closing value “240” is reached. It returns to the opening price “0” and repeats it. The variation type counter CS3 updates and generates a plurality (163 pieces) of variation type counters CS3 from the opening value “0” to the closing value “162” one by one in the order of the magnitude, and reaches the closing value “162”. It returns to the opening price “0” and repeats it. The second random number generator 412 may be configured with a single random number counter.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern of the third symbol display device 42 is selected (determined) by three variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3, but one, two or four or more variation patterns are selected. A variation pattern may be selected (determined) by a counter.

  The second random number storage unit 414 (a part of the RAM 503 shown in FIG. 6) stores the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 at the time of winning at the first start ports 33a and 33b and the variation type counter CS1. Each time .about.CS3 is updated, the updated value is overwritten and stored.

  The second random number determination unit 416 includes the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the second random number storage unit 414 (part of the RAM 503 illustrated in FIG. 6) and the second random number storage unit 414 (the RAM 503 illustrated in FIG. 6). Each value of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3 that are sequentially updated and stored in a part of the counter buffer (when the first symbol change start by the first symbol display device 40 is executed, the counter buffer shown in FIG. A corresponding variation pattern is identified (determined) based on each stored value).

  The command output unit 420 outputs a variation pattern command (variation pattern designation command) indicating the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 410 to the sub-control device 262, and at the end of the variation display, the variation stop command (determined) Command) to the sub-control device 262.

  Further, the main controller 261 has a plurality (739) of third random number values (initial values) from the opening price (“0” described above in this embodiment) to the closing price (“738” described above in this embodiment). The value obtained by updating the random number counter CINI1) one by one in the order of its magnitude is used as the above-described initial value in the first random number generator 402 (big hit random number counter C1). When the final value “738” is reached, the starting value “ An initial value random number generation unit 408 (initial value random number counter CINI1) different from the first random number generation unit 402 is provided.

  After the main process shown in FIG. 7, the main control device 261 is a process related to a normal gaming state in which a game can be provided to the player as shown in FIG. The normal processing shown in FIG. 5 is repeatedly executed every 4 ms, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the first process (the normal process shown in FIG. 8) includes a success / failure lottery (step S501 shown in FIG. 10) by the success / failure lottery unit 400 and a fluctuation pattern determination by the fluctuation pattern determination unit 410 (shown in FIG. 10). A processing routine (steps S201 to S209 shown in FIG. 8) including the processing routine (steps S503 and S505), and an initial value random number generation unit 408 (initial value random number) used in the winning lottery executed when there is a remaining time after this processing routine The third random number value (the value of the initial value random number counter CINI1) at the counter CINI1) and the second random number value (the values of the variation type counters CS1 to CS3) at the second random number generator 412 (variation type counters CS1 to CS3) And a residual processing routine (steps S210 and S211 shown in FIG. 8) for updating at least one of the above.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, main controller 261 includes a variable stop time counter 418 (time counter) for measuring the stop time of the variable display of the first symbol (the same as the stop time of the variable display of the third symbol). I have. That is, the main controller 261 determines one fluctuation pattern as described above, and has a structure in which the fluctuation time due to this fluctuation pattern can be known from a storage table (not shown), and the fluctuation stop time counter 418 ( The time counter) starts counting simultaneously with the start of fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern, and outputs a confirmation command to the sub-control device 262 when the count value indicates the end time known (specified) from the storage table (not shown). It has become.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control device 262 performs control for confirming the fluctuation display based on the confirmation command (fluctuation stop command) from the main control device 261, but the confirmation command (variation) from the main control device 261. Instead of depending on the stop command), it is possible to determine the time lapse of the variation pattern independently and to confirm the variation display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, main controller 261 provides a fluctuation monitor for notifying the state related to fluctuation display of main controller 261 based on an output command (fluctuation pattern designation command or confirmation command) from command output unit 420. 430.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the fluctuation monitor 430 performs notification by LED light emission display from the start to the end of fluctuation display of the main control device 261 (during fluctuation display). Specifically, the fluctuation monitor 430 notifies the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main controller 261 in synchronization with the output command from the command output unit 420. In other words, in the first embodiment, the fluctuation monitor 430 lights up in synchronization with the start of fluctuation display of the main controller 261 (synchronized with the output of the fluctuation pattern designation command), and keeps the light emission on during fluctuation display. It goes off in synchronization with the end of the fluctuation display (synchronized with the output of the confirmation command).

  In addition, the sub-control device 262 notifies from the start of the variable display of the main control device 261 to the end thereof (during the variable display) based on the output command from the command output unit 420 of the main control device 261 by LED light emission display. A sub-side variation monitor 440 is provided. In the first embodiment, the sub-side variation monitor 440 emits light in synchronization with the start of variation display of the main controller 261 (synchronized with the output of the variation pattern designation command), and maintains light emission during variation display. It goes off in synchronization with the end of the fluctuation display (synchronized with the output of the confirmation command).

  Further, the main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 are arranged so that the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 are visible from the same surface side of the pachinko machine 10 (for example, the back surface side in the first embodiment). Has been. That is, when the pachinko machine 10 is viewed from the back, the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 are in a state where they can be seen simultaneously (a state where they can be viewed in parallel).

  The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to the display means in the present invention, the above-described main control device 261 corresponds to the main control means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned sub control device 262 corresponds to the sub-control means in the present invention. The above-mentioned lottery lottery unit 400 corresponds to the lottery means in the present invention, the above-mentioned variation pattern determination unit 410 corresponds to the variation pattern determination unit in the present invention, and the above-described command output unit 420 in the present invention. Corresponding to the command output means, the above-described fluctuation monitor 430 corresponds to the state notification means in the present invention, the above-mentioned first start ports 33a and 33b correspond to the winning detection means in the present invention, and the above-described first random number generation The unit 402 corresponds to the first random number generation unit in the present invention, the first random number storage unit 404 described above corresponds to the first random number storage unit in the present invention, The first random number determination unit 406 described above corresponds to the first random number determination unit in the present invention, the second random number generation unit 412 described above corresponds to the second random number generation unit in the present invention, and the second random number storage unit 414 described above. Corresponds to the second random number storage means in the present invention, the second random number determination unit 416 described above corresponds to the second random number determination means in the present invention, and the initial value random number generation unit 408 described above corresponds to the initial value random number generation in the present invention. The sub-side variation monitor 440 described above corresponds to the sub-side state notifying unit in the present invention.

  Here, when the genuine main controller 261 is correctly installed (connected) to the pachinko machine 10, various commands and the fluctuation monitor 430 in the main controller 261 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 in the sub controller 262. And will be described.

  As described above, the authentic main controller 261 receives a start winning signal (a game ball wins the first start port 33a, 33b and a detection signal thereof is input), and the winning lottery unit 400 determines whether or not A variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern determination unit 410, and a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern is determined.

  The command output unit 420 of the main controller 261 outputs a variation pattern designation command as shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22A, the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 lights and displays in synchronization with the fluctuation pattern designation command from the command output unit 420. Similarly, the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 also lights up in synchronization with the fluctuation pattern designation command from the command output unit 420 as shown in FIG. Naturally, the display control device 45 starts the variable display on the third symbol display device 42 based on the command from the sub-control device 262.

  That is, the start of lighting on the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261, the start of lighting on the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub control device 262, and the start of fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42 are performed in synchronization. It has been broken.

  Then, the fluctuation stop time counter 418 (time counter) of the main controller 261 measures (time counts) the fluctuation display stop time of the first symbol (the same as the fluctuation display stop time of the third symbol), and the fluctuations thereof. When the count value indicating the display end time is reached, a confirmation command is output to the sub-control device 262 as shown in FIG.

  The fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 switches from lighting display to extinguishing display in synchronization with the confirmation command from the command output unit 420. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 22A, the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 also switches from the on display to the off display in synchronization with the confirmation command from the command output unit 420. Naturally, the display control device 45 stops the variable display on the third symbol display device 42 based on the command from the sub-control device 262.

  That is, the turning-off at the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261, the turning-off at the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262, and the fluctuation display stop at the third symbol display device 42 are performed in synchronization. Yes.

  When the genuine main control device 261 is correctly installed (connected) to the pachinko machine 10 as described above, that is, in a normal state where the false main control device 490 is not installed, the main control device 261 The light emission display on the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 and the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42 are synchronized, and the light emission synchronized between the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 is synchronized. Regular connection can be confirmed from the display mode and the display mode in which the fluctuation monitor 430 and the third symbol display device 42 are synchronized.

  Here, the operation when there is an illegal act shown in FIG. 23 will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, this fraudulent act is set up in a place where the fake main controller 490 is hidden (for example, a place hidden behind the authentic main controller 261). Not only is it difficult to notice the existence, but the authentic main control device 261 is correctly connected to other control devices (the sub control device 262, the payout control device 311 and the launch control device 312), the first symbol display device 40, and the like. The detection input signal lines of the first start ports 33a and 33b are illegally distributed and connected to both the genuine main controller 261 and the fake main controller 490. The output signal line of the genuine main control device 261 is illegally disconnected, and the output signal line of the false main control device 490 is correctly connected to other control devices (sub-control device 262, payout control device 311 and launch control device 312). It is that in the case of which a state of spurious turn pull the connecting cable as.

  Specifically, the fake main control device 490 is, as shown by the black arrow in FIG. 23, the sub control device 262, the launch control device 312, the payout control device 311, the power supply device 313, the first symbol display device 40, The first start ports 33a and 33b and the variable winning device 32 are illegally connected. As shown in FIG. 23, the authentic main control device 261 is connected to the power supply device 313 and is in a state where the power supply is turned on. 262, the launch control device 312 and the like are not clear. The authentic main control device 261 is also illegally distributed and connected to the first start ports 33a and 33b, and is also in a state where a start winning is detected, and only executes various processes internally. The processing content of the genuine main control device 261 is not reflected on the sub-control board 262 or the like.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment can detect (confirm) an illegal act shown in FIG. 23 at a glance. That is, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), the genuine main controller 261 receives a start winning signal (a game ball wins a first start port 33a, 33b and a detection signal thereof is input). Then, the success / failure lottery unit 400 determines whether the variation pattern is determined, the variation pattern determination unit 410 determines the variation pattern, and determines the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern.

  The command output unit 420 of the authentic main controller 261 outputs a variation pattern designation command as shown in FIG. 22B (time t1). However, this variation pattern designation command is not actually output to the sub-control device 262 as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 starts lighting display in synchronization with the fluctuation pattern designation command from the command output unit 420 (time t1).

  However, the lottery determination and the variation pattern determination in the false main control device 490 may differ in time and content from those in the genuine main control device 261. That is, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the lottery determination and the variation pattern determination in the false main controller 490 may be performed at time t2 delayed from the time t1, and the variation pattern designation command may be output.

  Since the sub-control device 262 is controlled by the fake main control device 490, the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 has a fluctuation pattern from the fake main control device 490 as shown in FIG. The lighting display is started in synchronization with the designated command (time t2). The variable display on the third symbol display device 42 is also started from time t2.

  Thus, the lighting start timing (time t1) of the fluctuation monitor 430 in the authentic main control device 261, the lighting start timing (time t2) of the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 in the sub control device 262, or the third symbol display device. Injustice can be confirmed from the time lag with the change display start timing (time t2) at 42.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 22B, the fluctuation monitor 430 of the authentic main control device 261 is turned off in synchronization with the output of the confirmation command of the authentic main control device 261 (time t3). Here, if the content of the fluctuation pattern instruction command of the genuine main control device 261 is, for example, normal reach, and if the content of the fluctuation pattern instruction command of the false main control device 490 is, for example, super reach, the false main control. Since the fluctuation display time is longer in the device 490, the output of the confirmation command from the fake main control device 490 is delayed and output at time t4. The sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 As shown in FIG. 22B, the light is turned off in synchronization with the confirmation command from the false main controller 490 (time t4). Further, the variable display on the third symbol display device 42 also stops at time t4.

  Thus, the turn-off timing (time t3) of the fluctuation monitor 430 in the genuine main control device 261, the turn-off timing (time t4) of the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 in the sub control device 262, or the third symbol display device 42. Injustice can also be confirmed from the time lag of the change display stop timing (time t4).

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 24, both the authentic main control device 261 and the false main control device 490 determine the same fluctuation pattern until halfway (for example, up to the second time), and the authentic main control device 261. The light emission display of the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 may coincide with each other (from time t11 to time t13). However, since the fake main controller 490 is a fraudulent product that is easy to hit, a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time such as super reach is easily determined, and both fluctuation patterns are detected at an early stage (the third fluctuation in FIG. 24). And a fraud can be found (confirmed) by visually confirming the time lag between time t14 and time t15.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10, the third symbol display device 42 for performing the variable display of the third symbol for notifying the occurrence of a special gaming state (a big hit state) advantageous to the player, and the profit of the game Based on a main control device 261 that performs control and a command (variation pattern instruction command or confirmation command) from the main control device 261, a predetermined 3rd symbol variation display is displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 42. A main control device 261 that controls whether or not the lottery unit 400 performs a lottery for determining whether or not a special gaming state has occurred based on the establishment of a variation start condition (start winning prize). A variation pattern determination unit 410 that determines one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination among the types of variation patterns, and the determined variation pattern are shown. Based on the command output unit 420 that outputs the change pattern instruction command to the sub-control device 262 and outputs the confirmation command to the sub-control device 262 when the change display ends, and the output command from the command output unit 420, And a fluctuation monitor 430 for notifying a state relating to fluctuation display of the main control device 261.

  Therefore, it is set up in a place where the fake main controller 490 is a hidden case (for example, a place hidden behind the genuine main controller 261), so that it is difficult to notice the presence of the fake main controller 490. In addition, it is assumed that the genuine main control device 261 appears to be correctly connected to another control device (such as the sub-control device 262), and in fact, the genuine main control device 261 and the false main control. A predetermined input signal line (for example, the first start ports 33a and 33b) is illegally distributed and connected to both of the devices 490, and the output signal line of the genuine main control device 261 is illegally disconnected to false the main control device 490. When the output signal line is connected to the sub-control device 262, the following effects are obtained.

  In other words, in the case of this fraud case, the authentic main control device 261 is input with the start winning detection signal to operate and appears to be operating correctly, but the output side of the authentic main control device 261 is cut off. The output command is not reflected on the sub-control device 262 or the like, and the sub-control device 262 or the like is actually operated by the output command from the hidden false main control device 490. That is, the output command from the genuine main control device 261 and the output command from the false main control device 490 may be different (differing in terms of time and content). According to the present invention, since the fluctuation monitor 430 notifies the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main controller 261, the state relating to the fluctuation display of the main controller 261 by the fluctuation monitor 430 when the two output commands are different. It is possible to indicate a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the notification and the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42, and based on the presence or absence of the inconsistency, the presence or absence of fraud can be confirmed. Can be easily found.

  In addition, the success / failure lottery section 400 updates and generates a plurality (739) of big hit random number counters C1 from the opening price “0” to the closing price “738” one by one in the order of the magnitude, and sets the closing price “738”. The first random number generator 402 (big hit random number counter C1) that returns to the initial value and repeats it, and the first random number generator 402 (when detecting the winning of the game ball to the first start ports 33a and 33b) The first random number storage unit 404 (a part of the RAM 503) that stores the random number value in the jackpot random number counter C1), and whether or not the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the first random number storage unit 404 is a winning value A fluctuation number determination unit 410 that updates and generates a plurality of second random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and starts the closing price when the closing price is reached. Back to value And a second random number storage for storing the second random number in the second random number generation unit 412 at the time of winning at the first start ports 33a and 33b or executing the variation process Unit 414 (a part of RAM 503) and a second random number determination unit 416 that determines a variation pattern based on the second random number stored in the second random number storage unit 414. A value obtained by updating and generating a plurality of (739) initial value random number counters CINI1 from “0” to the closing price “738” one by one in the order of the magnitudes thereof is a first random number generator 402 (big hit random number counter C1). The initial value random number generation unit 408 (initial value random number counter CINI1) different from the first random number generation unit 402 is used as the above-described initial value, and when the final value “738” is reached, the initial value “0” is returned and repeated. With the main After the main process, the control device 261 repeatedly executes a first process (normal process) that is a process related to a normal game state that can provide a game to the player and is set for a certain period of time. ) Is a processing routine including a success / failure lottery by the success / failure lottery unit 400 and a variation pattern determination by the variation pattern determination unit 410, and an initial value random number generation unit used for the success / failure lottery executed when there is a remaining time after this processing routine. 408 (initial value random number counter CINI1) third random value (value of initial value random number counter CINI1) and second random number generator 412 (variation type counters CS1 to CS3) second random value (variation type counters CS1 to CS3). And a residual processing routine for updating at least one of each value of CS3.

  Therefore, a difference can be caused in the update status of the residual processing routine between the genuine main control device 261 and the false main control device 490. That is, the genuine main control device 261 and the fake main control device 490 may cause a difference between the third random number value in the initial value random number generation unit 408 and the second random number value in the second random number generation unit 412. it can. A difference (temporal or content difference) between the output command from the genuine main control device 261 and the output command from the false main control device 490 can be easily generated. That is, it is possible to easily generate a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the state notification regarding the fluctuation display of the main control device 261 by the fluctuation monitor 430 and the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42, so Easier to find.

  Further, since the fluctuation monitor 430 notifies the fluctuation display of the main control device 261, when the output command from the genuine main control device 261 is different from the output command from the false main control device 490, A temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the notification of the fluctuation display of the main controller 261 by the fluctuation monitor 430 and the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display on the third symbol display device 42 can be shown. Based on the presence or absence of, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraud, and can easily find fraud.

  Further, the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 notifies the state related to the fluctuation display of the main control apparatus 261 based on the output command from the command output unit 420 of the main control apparatus 261. The notification mode on the side fluctuation monitor 440 can be compared and confirmed, and a temporal or temporal mismatch (mismatch) between the two notification modes can be easily found, and an illegal act can be detected more easily.

  The main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 are arranged so that the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 are visible from the same surface side of the pachinko machine. The notification mode of the monitor 430 and the sub-side variation monitor 440 can be compared and confirmed in the same direction, and it is easy to find a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) between the notification modes of both, thereby making it easier to perform fraud. Can be found.

  Further, since the fluctuation monitor 430 notifies the state of the main control device 261 by display, the state notification of the main control device 261 and the fluctuation display of the third symbol display device 42 can be visually monitored (monitored). By comparing the state notification of the main control device 261 with the fluctuation display of the third symbol display device 42, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of fraud.

  Further, since the sub-side variation monitor 440 notifies the state of the main control device 261 by display, the state notification of the main control device 261 and the state notification of the sub-side variation monitor 440 can be visually monitored. By comparing the state notification of the main control device 261 and the state notification of the sub-side variation monitor 440, the presence or absence of fraudulent acts can be confirmed.

  In addition, since the fluctuation monitor 430 notifies the state related to the fluctuation display of the main control device 261 in synchronization with the output command from the command output unit 420, the state notification synchronized with the output command and the third symbol display based on the output command. From the relationship with the third symbol variation display on the device 42, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of an illegal act against the main control device 261, and to easily find an illegal act.

  Further, the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 notifies the state related to the fluctuation display of the main control apparatus 261 in synchronization with the output command from the command output unit 420 of the main control apparatus 261. From the relationship between the status notification and the status notification on the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262, it is possible to confirm whether or not there is an illegal act on the main control device 261 and to easily detect the illegal activity.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is a schematic front view illustrating the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 according to the second embodiment. FIGS. 26A to 26D are explanatory diagrams illustrating changes in lighting modes of the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the variation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 and the sub-side variation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 include a plurality of display units 431 and 441 as notification units, respectively. Different from Example 1. The description of the same contents as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub control device 262 in the second embodiment are described in detail below. I will explain.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 includes a plurality of display units 431 (five in FIG. 25), and switches the display unit 431 to be used for each variation display of the third symbol. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the sub-side variation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 includes a plurality of display units 441 (five in FIG. 25), and switches the display unit 441 to be used for each variation display of the third symbol. It is supposed to be.

  Here, fraud detection by monitor comparison between the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control device 261 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the following description, it is assumed that the genuine main controller 261 and the false main controller 261 have determined the variation pattern as shown in FIG. That is, regarding the first and second fluctuations, both the genuine main controller 261 and the false main controller 261 determine the same fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation patterns of the third fluctuation are different.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, at the start of the first fluctuation display, the first display unit 431 on the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main controller 261 and 1 on the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub controller 262 are displayed. The first display unit 441 starts to be turned on at the same time, and is turned off at the end of the change.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (b), at the start of the second variation display, the second display unit 431 on the variation monitor 430 of the main controller 261 and the two on the sub-side variation monitor 440 of the sub controller 262 are displayed. The eye display unit 441 starts to be turned on at the same time, and is turned off at the end of the change. Up to this point, there is no difference between the display mode of the fluctuation monitor 430 of the main control unit 261 and the display mode of the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub control unit 262.

  As shown in FIG. 24, as the third fluctuation display, the genuine main controller 261 determines the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and the fake main controller 490 determines the super reach fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 26C, at the start of the third variation display, the third display unit 431 in the variation monitor 430 of the authentic main control device 261 and the sub-side variation monitor 440 in the sub control device 262 The third display unit 441 starts to light simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the authentic main controller 261 turns off the third display unit 431 on the fluctuation monitor 430 at the end of the normal reach fluctuation pattern. Since the reach variation pattern is executed, the super reach variation pattern is still being executed at the end of the normal reach variation pattern (see time t14 in FIG. 24).

  As shown in FIG. 26 (d), the genuine main control device 261 shifts to the fourth fluctuation display and starts lighting the fourth display section 431 on the fluctuation monitor 430. The device 490 is still executing the third variation display, and the third display unit 441 of the sub-side variation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262 continues to be lit.

  In this way, fraud can be confirmed from the difference in which display units 431 and 441 are lit between the fluctuation monitor 430 of the authentic main control device 261 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 of the sub-control device 262. .

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the variation monitor 430 includes a plurality of display units 431 and switches the display unit 431 to be used for each variation display of the third symbol. Even when the change to the 3rd symbol variation display is easy to understand and the 3rd symbol variation display is continuous, the state notification of the variation monitor 430 and the variation display of the 3rd symbol display device 42 are timely or temporal. Inconsistencies (mismatches) can be easily found, and fraudulent acts can be found more easily.

  In addition, the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 include a plurality of display units 431 and 441, and the display units 431 and 441 to be used are switched for each variation display of the third symbol. Even when the switching to the display is easy to understand and the variation display of the third symbol is continuous, the timing notification or the time notification regarding the status notification of the variation monitor 430 and the status notification of the sub-side variation monitor 440 (mismatch) Makes it easier to find and cheating more easily.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the fluctuation monitor 430 (status notification means) is turned on / off, but the status notification mode is changed for each change display of the identification information (the third symbol or the first symbol). You may make it do. In other words, as the fluctuation monitor 430, a multi-color light emission type light emission display means or a sound output means for outputting a plurality of types of sound can be employed. For example, when a multi-color emission type light emission display means is adopted as the fluctuation monitor 430, the first fluctuation is displayed in red, green is displayed for the next fluctuation display, blue is displayed for the next fluctuation display, and so on. For example, changing the state notification mode for each variable display.

  In this case, even if the switching of the next identification information (the third symbol or the first symbol) to the variation display is easy to understand and the variation display of the identification information is continuous, the state notification and display means of the variation monitor 430 ( It is easy to find a temporal or temporal inconsistency (mismatch) with respect to the fluctuation display of the first symbol display device 40 or the third symbol display device 42), and an illegal act can be found more easily.

  Further, the sub-side variation monitor 440 can be changed in the same manner as described above.

  (2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 notify the fluctuation display of the main controller 261 by the light emission display (LED display), but may be notified by voice. .

  (3) In each embodiment described above, the sub control device 262 as the sub control means displays the fluctuation display of the main control device 261 based on the output command (fluctuation stop command) from the command output unit 420 of the main control device 261. The sub-control device 262 independently determines (detects) the lapse of time of the change pattern without depending on the change stop command, and the sub-control device 262 A sub-side variation monitor that notifies the state related to the variation display of the main controller 261 based on the above determination (detection) may be adopted.

  (4) In each of the embodiments described above, the sub control device 262 is employed as the sub control means, but the display control device 45 may be employed.

  (5) The fluctuation monitor 430 and the sub-side fluctuation monitor 440 emit light during fluctuation display, but are lit (or turned off) for a predetermined period at the start of fluctuation, or lit (or turned off) for a predetermined period at the time of fluctuation stop (or Or turn it off).

  (6) In each of the above-described embodiments, the main control device 261 outputs a confirmation command (variable stop command) to the sub-control device 262, and outputs the confirmation command to the computer in the hall (in the pachinko parlor) together with this output. Or output only to the hall computer.

  (7) In each of the above-described embodiments, the sub-control device 262 performs variation start control based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control device 261, but the start command ( The change may be started based on the start command) and controlled to change based on the content of the change pattern based on the change pattern designation command. Specifically, main controller 261 starts a start command output unit (start command output unit) that outputs a start command (start command) indicating the start of identification information variation display based on the variation pattern determined by variation pattern determination unit 410. The structure provided with is mentioned. Further, in this case, the fluctuation monitor 430 starts lighting display in synchronization with the start command from the start command output unit.

  (8) The present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after a jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a special game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

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

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the example of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process by the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows payout control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows a ball rental control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process performed by CPU of a sub control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the normal process performed by CPU of a sub control apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the principal part about the pachinko machine of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the main control device according to Embodiment 1. (A) is a figure which shows time charts, such as a fluctuation | variation monitor of the main controller and sub-control apparatus of a normal connection state, (b) is a time chart of fluctuation | variation monitors, etc. of the main controller and sub-control apparatus of an unauthorized connection state FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure when a false main control apparatus is incorporated illegally. It is a figure which shows the light emission aspect etc. of the fluctuation | variation monitor in the case of an unauthorized connection, and the fluctuation | variation monitor of a sub side. It is a schematic front view which shows the fluctuation | variation monitor of a main controller, and the sub side fluctuation | variation monitor of a sub control apparatus. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows transition of the lighting mode of the fluctuation | variation monitor of Example 2, and a sub side fluctuation | variation monitor.

30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 42 ... 3rd symbol display device (display means)
261 ... Main control device (main control means)
262 ... Sub control device (sub control means)
400… Win / Loot lottery (Win / Loot lottery means)
410 ... Fluctuation pattern determination unit (variation pattern determination means)
420: Instruction output unit (instruction output means)
430 ... Fluctuation monitor (status notification means)
440 ... Sub-side fluctuation monitor (sub-side state notifying means)

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A game board having a game area into which a game ball is to be thrown in, a winning detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered a winning opening provided in the game board, and whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated In a gaming machine equipped with a display means for performing identification information variation display to inform
Main control means for controlling the game;
Sub-control means for controlling to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means based on a command to display a predetermined identification information fluctuation display on the display means among the commands from the main control means;
With
The main control means includes a lottery determination means for performing a lottery determination on the occurrence of a special gaming state based on the fact that the winning detection means has detected the entry of a game ball, and a plurality of variation patterns having different variation display times. From the variation pattern determining means for determining one variation pattern based on the result of the lottery determination, and a command for causing the display means to display an identification information variation display according to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. A command output means that outputs to the sub-control means; and a command that is output to the sub-control means at the start of variation of the identification information variation display according to the variation pattern among the commands that are output from the command output device; Notification indicating the start command output of the identification information variation display in the control means, and identification corresponding to the variation pattern among the commands output from the command output means. First emission to perform a notification indicating the stop command output identification information change displayed in the main control means receiving said command output to the sub-control means when fluctuations stop information change displayed on the back side of the game board Providing a notification means,
The sub-control unit receives a command output at the start of variation of the identification information variation display among commands for causing the display unit to display the predetermined identification information variation display from the command output unit. A notification that indicates the start of fluctuation of the identification information fluctuation display, and a command that is output when the fluctuation of the identification information fluctuation display is stopped among the commands that cause the display means to display the predetermined identification information fluctuation display from the command output means. a second light emitting informing means for executing a notification indicating a change stop of the identification information change displayed on the back side of the game board on the display unit Te,
The gaming machine, wherein the first light emission notification means and the second light emission notification means are configured to be visible simultaneously from the back side of the game board . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The variation pattern determining means includes a counter used for determining the variation pattern,
The counter updates the count value by a predetermined number within a predetermined range,
Furthermore, the main control means periodically executes a specific process, and repeatedly updates the count value of the counter during the remaining time until the next specific process is executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The success / failure lottery means updates and generates a plurality of first random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and returns to the initial value when the closing price is reached, and repeats it, and Whether the first random number storage means for storing the first random number in the first random number generation means and the first random number stored in the first random number storage means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means is a winning value First random number judging means for judging whether or not,
The variation pattern determining means updates and generates a plurality of second random numbers from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and returns to the opening price when the closing price is reached, and repeats it, The second random number storage means for storing the second random number in the second random number generation means at the time of winning detection in the winning detection means or the execution of the variation process, and the second random number storage means stored in the second random number storage means Second random number determination means for determining a variation pattern based on a random number,
Further, the main control means sets, as the initial value in the first random number generation means, a value obtained by updating a plurality of third random values from the opening price to the closing price one by one in order of magnitude, and reaches the closing price. And an initial value random number generation means different from the first random number generation means, returning to the opening price and repeating it,
The main control means is a normal game process capable of providing a game to a player, and repeatedly executes a first process set at a certain time,
The first process is a process including a lottery determination by the success / failure lottery means and a variation pattern determination by the variation pattern determination unit, and the initial value random number used for the success / failure lottery executed when there is a remaining time after this process. A gaming machine comprising: a residual process for updating at least one of a third random number value in the generating means and a second random value in the second random number generating means.

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