JP5509510B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

Conventionally, for example, a pachinko machine having a main control device that controls a game and a display control device that displays a display associated with the game control performed by the main control device on a display device having a liquid crystal screen is known. It has been. On the liquid crystal screen of this pachinko machine, variation effects and jackpot effects are performed. The fluctuating effect is an effect that starts when a ball enters the entrance, and is an effect in which the design ( one type of identification information) fluctuates. The jackpot effect is an effect that is performed after a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable effect, and is an effect that is performed when a jackpot in which a large amount of prize balls are paid out to the player occurs. In addition, the variation production includes, for example, a reach production in which a part of a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed first, and other symbols are continuously variably displayed. You can have it .

JP 2000-135333 A

However, in the pachinko machine as described above, the identification information sequence has a problem of poor changes is less interest when you display variations.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems described above, when the variable display of the identification information is Ru performed, for the purpose of providing a gaming machine which can you to provide high interest Yes.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is characterized in that a main control means for drawing a special game that gives an advantageous game value to a player and a result of the lottery performed by the main control means. Display control means for controlling the displayed display, and a display device that is controlled by the display control means and performs display according to the result of the lottery, and as the result of the lottery executed by the main control means, When execution of a special game is selected, a combination of predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of identification information sequences displayed on the display device by the display control means, and the display device After the identification information is displayed so as to move from one side to the other, it is stopped and displayed, and the second identification information different from the first identification information after the first identification information is the second identification information. Next Third identification information that is different from the second identification information, displays the identification information sequence can be displayed respectively in succession, wherein the display control unit, a variation mode performed in the variable display of the identification information sequence , A predetermined variation mode in which a plurality of predetermined identification information is cyclically displayed, and identification information constituting a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information in a part of the plurality of identification information sequences is stopped. And a special variation mode in which the identification information is continuously variably displayed from one to the other in a specific identification information sequence other than the partial identification information sequence, and the specific identification information A part of the combination of the predetermined identification information, comprising means for displaying special information different from the plurality of predetermined identification information displayed in the predetermined variation mode as the pattern information displayed in the column After identification information composing is stopped on the identification information sequence of said portion, as the picture information to be temporarily stopped and displayed on the specific identification information sequence has a case of displaying the special information by said means, As an aspect of the special variation mode, the display control unit displays the special information in a stopped state in the partial identification information sequence when the special information is stopped in the specific identification information sequence . The identification information on the one side, the identification information on the same line, and the identification information on the other side are respectively displayed for the row, and in the specific identification information string, the one side of the special information is displayed on the one side. While the identification information is not displayed, the identification information on the other side of the special information is displayed, and the display control means is the special play as a result of the lottery executed by the main control means. When the execution of a technique is selected, after the special information is stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence, executed by the main control means and the means for stopping and displaying the identification information constituting the combination of the predetermined identification information When the non-execution of the special game is selected as a result of the lottery performed, after the special information is stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence, it is different from the identification information constituting the combination of the predetermined identification information Means for stopping and displaying the identification information.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the main control means for performing a lottery of a special game that gives a game value advantageous to the player, and the display for controlling the display according to the result of the lottery performed by the main control means. Control means and a display device controlled by the display control means and displaying according to the result of the lottery, and the execution of the special game is selected as a result of the lottery executed by the main control means A combination of predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of identification information strings displayed on the display device by the display control means, and the display device is configured to change the identification information from one to the other. The second identification information that is different from the first identification information after the first identification information is displayed next to the second identification information. Different from identification information Third identification information, displays the identification information sequence can be displayed respectively in succession, wherein the display control unit, a variation mode performed in the variable display of the identification information sequence, the plurality of identification information predetermined And the identification information constituting a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in a part of the identification information string of the plurality of identification information strings. A special variation mode in which the identification information is continuously variably displayed from the one to the other in the specific identification information sequence other than the information sequence, and can be executed, and as the pattern information to be displayed in the specific identification information sequence, Means for displaying special information different from the plurality of predetermined identification information displayed in the predetermined variation mode, wherein the identification information constituting a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information is the After being stopped on the identification information column parts, as the picture information to be temporarily stopped and displayed on the specific identification information sequence includes a case of displaying the special information by said means, said display control means, said As one aspect of the special variation mode, when the special information is stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence, the one part of the identification information sequence may have the one side of the row where the special information is stopped and displayed. The identification information on the side, the identification information on the bank, and the identification information on the other side are respectively displayed, and the identification information on the one side of the special information is not displayed in the specific identification information sequence On the other hand, the identification information on the other side of the special information is displayed, and the display control means is selected when execution of the special game is selected as a result of the lottery executed by the main control means In addition, after the special information is stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence, the identification information constituting the combination of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed as a result of the lottery executed by the main control means. Means for stopping and displaying identification information different from the identification information constituting the combination of the predetermined identification information after stopping and displaying the special information in the specific identification information sequence when non-execution of the special game is selected; Therefore, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 having an outer shell formed of a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 having substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16. On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the effect pattern of the variable display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot.

  Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs. In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting a rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 by a change in electric resistance. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of balls for nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window portion 14 c of the front frame 14. Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner circumference 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 surround the front and rear. A game area to be played is formed. The game area is a substantially circular area that is formed on the front surface of the game board 13 and defined by the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70.

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launching unit 112a to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first symbol display device 37 provided with a plurality of LEDs 37a, which are light emitting means, and a 7-segment display 37b is disposed in the upper right portion of the game area as viewed from the front (upper right portion in FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the process of being probabilistically changing, operating in a short time, or in a normal state, indicating whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing or not by a lighting state, and the symbols corresponding to the probable big hit. Whether the symbol is a symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot or an out-of-game symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or the number of reserved balls is indicated by a lighting state. The 7-segment display device 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color. . It should be noted that the fact that the pachinko machine 10 described above is being probable is a state in which the jackpot probability is increased and it is easy to shift to the special gaming state. During the probability change of the present embodiment, the game is in a state where the probability of hitting the second symbol is increased and the ball is likely to enter the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is short-running, the game is in a state in which it is easy for the ball to easily enter the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 3) with the jackpot probability remaining as it is and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased. In other words, when the pachinko machine 10 is normal, it means that the game is not in the midst of probability change or time reduction (the state where neither the jackpot probability nor the second pattern hit probability is increased). Further, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to change the time when the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entrance 64 is opened or the number of times of opening per hit. .

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 includes a third symbol display device 81 configured with a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning at the first entrance 64 as a trigger. There is provided a second symbol display device 82 composed of a light emitting diode (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) that variably displays the second symbol with the passage of the ball of the second entrance 67 as a trigger.

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by a display control device 114, which will be described later. For example, three symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large 8-inch liquid crystal display. The variable display device unit 80 includes a center frame surrounding the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. 86 is arranged. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed. The decorative display according to is performed. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  In addition, when the ball enters the first entrance 64 until the stop symbol (any one of the probable jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, or the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The number of entered balls is held up to 4 times, and the number of held times is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and the number of lights of the holding lamp 85. Four hold lamps 85 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holds, and are arranged symmetrically above the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the winning at the first entrance 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less, Or you may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) of 5 times or more. In addition, the hold lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance 64 is numerically held in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is held. You may make it display in a different aspect (for example, a color and a lighting pattern) by the frequency | count. In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 85 may not perform lighting display.

  The second symbol display device 82 includes a second symbol display unit 83 and a holding lamp 84, and each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the display unit 83 displays a display symbol (second symbol). The symbol “○” and “x” in FIG. 1 are alternately lit to display a variation, and the variation display is stopped when the variation display stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “◯”). The entrance 64 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of passes through the second entrance 67 of the sphere is suspended up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of suspensions is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and is also lit on the hold lamp 84. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. A part of 81 may be used. Similarly, the hold lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, and is not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less (for example, (8 times). In addition, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the holding lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main controller 110 performs a lottery lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37 a of the first symbol display device 37. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. The stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a solenoid that is opened and closed forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate downward, and an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific prize opening 65a is temporarily formed. The open state and the normal closed state Operates to alternate states.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning opening 65a, and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the specific winning opening A special gaming state is defined as a game state in which a large opening provided separately from the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when the ball 65 is opened into the specific winning port 65a. You may make it form.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. Can be visually recognized through the small window 35.

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66 and a second entrance (through gate) 67. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a is guided through an out port 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  Control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 3). The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116. The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary. The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to store each control device and each board.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a sealing seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover over the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Note that various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. The command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). The RAM 203 is configured to hold (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, values such as I / O when the power is shut off (including when a power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 8), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 7). Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 13) as a process during a power failure is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 is connected to a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 82, and various switches 206 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown). Yes.

  The payout control device 111 performs payout control of prize balls and rental balls by the payout motor 216. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up.

  When the power supply is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a value such as I / O when the power supply is shut off is stored in the RAM 213. On the other hand, when the power is turned on, based on the information stored in the RAM 213, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the RAM 213 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 15) when the power is shut off, and restoration of each value written to the RAM 213 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 14) when the power is turned on. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 13) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotational operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, it corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 on the condition that the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. Then, the launch solenoid is excited, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the operation handle 51.

  The voice lamp control device 113 is a voice output in a voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226, an output of lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (such as the illumination units 29 to 33 and the display lamp 34), The setting of the display mode of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 performed etc. is controlled. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the display control device 114, the audio output device 226, the lamp display device 227, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

  The display control device 114 controls the change display of the third symbol on the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. The display control device 114 includes an MPU 231, a ROM (program ROM) 232, a work RAM 233, a video RAM 234, a character ROM 235, an image controller 236, an input port 237, an output port 238, and bus lines 239 and 240. It has. The output side of the sound lamp control device 113 is connected to the input side of the input port 237, and the MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233, and image controller 236 are connected to the output side of the input port 237 and output via the bus line 240. Port 238 is connected. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 238. Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model with different winning probability for winning the jackpot and the number of prize balls to be paid out in one jackpot, there is a model having the same specifications as the symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, the display control device 114 is made into a common part to reduce the cost.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 controls the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the symbol display command input from the sound lamp control device 113. The ROM 232 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 231 and fixed value data. The work RAM 233 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the MPU 231, and includes a change start flag 233a, a change flag 233b, and a special reach flag 233c. Yes.

  The variation start flag 233a is turned on when a variation pattern command instructing the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is received (S1404), and is turned off when variation display is started on the third symbol display device 81. (S1209) flag. The changing flag 233b is turned on when the variable display is started on the third symbol display device 81 (S1209), and is turned off when the variable display is ended (S1318). The special reach flag 233c is turned on when the variation pattern command indicating the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81 indicates a special display mode (S1403), and the variable display is ended. In this case, the flag is turned off (S1318). The variation pattern command is set by a variation start process (see FIG. 10) executed by the MPU 201, and the detailed description thereof will be described later.

  The character ROM 235 stores data for effects such as symbols (background symbols and third symbols (main symbols)) displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The effect data stored in the video RAM 234 is Data for effects read out from the character ROM 235, data obtained by processing (reducing, enlarging, deforming, etc.) the data for effects.

  The image controller 236 adjusts the timings of the MPU 231, the video RAM 234, and the output port 238 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 234 at a predetermined timing to read the third symbol display device 81. Is displayed.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 having a RAM erase switch 122. ing. The power supply unit 251 supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in a voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches, solenoids, motors, etc. 12 volts, logic 5 volts, RAM A backup voltage or the like for backup is generated, and a necessary voltage is supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 and the like using the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the voltage of 24 VDC, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power shutdown) occurs when this voltage is less than 22 volts, Power failure signal SG1 is output to main controller 110 and payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Accordingly, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 when the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. The main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 5, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 5 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

  The third symbol is composed of ten kinds of main symbols with numbers from “0” to “9”. Each main symbol is composed of numbers from “0” to “9” on the rear symbol consisting of a wooden box, of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are attached to the front of the wooden box almost fully, and attached symbols imitating characters such as furoshiki and helmets are added. An even number is small in green on the lower right side of the attached symbol and is added so as to be displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main controller 110 is a big win, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured as follows. When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) to which odd numbers are added is arranged. On the other hand, when shifting to the low probability state after the big hit, the variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers are added (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are arranged. Here, the high probability state refers to a state in which the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, a so-called probability fluctuation (probability change). Further, the normal state (low probability state) refers to a time when the probability of hitting is not probable, and refers to a state where the probability of jackpot is normal, that is, a state where the probability of jackpot is lower than that during probability change.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two parts vertically, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for displaying the third symbol in a variable manner, and the others. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect and a character.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order. In the present embodiment, the main symbol corresponds to “identification information”, and “identification information arranged in succession next” is the left displayed in the display area Dm1 shown in FIG. If the identification information (symbol) “2” in the symbol row Z1 is used as a reference, the identification information arranged next is the identification information “1”, and the middle symbol row Z2 displayed in the display area Dm2 If the identification information of “5” is used as a reference, the identification information arranged next is the identification information of “6”, and the identification information of “7” in the right symbol row Z3 displayed in the display area Dm3. If the information is used as a reference, the next consecutively arranged identification information is “8”.

  In the main display area Dm, a maximum of three third symbols can be displayed for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle portion of the main display area Dm is the active line L1, and the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2 in each game. . If the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in the present embodiment) is aligned on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped, the jackpot animation is displayed as a jackpot.

  The sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three notice areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Here, the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are normally covered with a double-open opaque door that is electrically opened and closed by a solenoid, and sometimes the solenoid is excited and the door is opened to the front side. The display area is visible to the player. The center notice area Ds2 is a display area that is always visible without being covered by the door.

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 5B, a total of nine third symbols are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, the left and right doors are closed, and the left and right notice areas Ds1, Ds3 are covered and the display screen cannot be visually recognized. If either one of the left and right doors or both doors are opened during the variable display, a video is displayed in the left and right notice areas Ds1 and Ds3, and it is easy for the player to change to a big hit than usual. It is suggested. In the center notice area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action and sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out. The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is divided into upper and lower display areas Dm and Ds in principle, but the third symbol and characters are displayed larger across the display areas Dm and Ds. A display effect can be performed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 uses various counter information during the game to perform jackpot lottery, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, and the like. As shown in FIG. 6, the first per-random number counter C1 used for the big win lottery, the first per-type symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the big win symbol, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the first per-random number counter C1 A first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for initial value setting and variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for lottery of the second symbol display device 82, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second symbol random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a holding ball storage area composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in accordance with the ball winning timing.

  Specifically, each counter is configured such that the first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order, for example, within a range of 0 to 738, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (ie, 738). In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11). And is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8). The value of the first per-random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are "59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733".

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 at the time of the big hit. In the present embodiment, the first hit type counter C2 is incremented one by one within the range of 0 to 4, and the maximum value ( That is, it is configured to return to 0 after reaching 4). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored in In addition, the value of the random number that becomes a high probability state after the jackpot is “1, 2, 3”, the value of the random number that becomes the low probability state after the jackpot is “0, 4”, and two types of hits are determined. The Therefore, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a display mode corresponding to two types of jackpots of a high probability state and a low probability state, and one type of display mode corresponding to a deviation. Any one of the three display modes is selected.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the 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 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol and stopped. And “reach out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 0 to 8), and “reach out of front / rear out of front / rear” (for example, in the range of 9 to 38) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach design. Three stop (rendering) patterns that are not completely generated (for example, a range of 39 to 238) are selected. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once every timer interruption), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. Stored.

  Further, the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided with a plurality of tables having different ranges of random number values from which the stop pattern is selected. This is based on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state or a low probability state, in which area of the reserved ball storage area each random number value is stored (that is, the number of reservations), etc. This is to change the stop pattern selection ratio.

  For example, in a high probability state, a table with a wide random value range of 10 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected so that a jackpot is likely to occur and a reach effect is not selected more than necessary. It becomes easy to select “completely off”. In this table, “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9, making it difficult to select “rear out of front / rear out of reach” or “reach out of front / rear out of front”. Further, if each random number value is not stored in the holding ball storage area in a low probability state, a disturbance corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely off” in order to secure the time for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. A table with a narrow numerical value range of 51 to 238 is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select. In this table, the range of random numbers corresponding to the stop pattern of “reach other than front / rear deviation” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than front / rear deviation” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, the ball entry time to the first entrance 64 can be secured, and therefore, the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. On the other hand, the other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 240, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, and special reach (special variation mode) are determined by the first variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Further, the second variation type counter CS2 determines a variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the middle symbol) stops after the occurrence of reach. Based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 114 determines the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1, or to determine the symbol variation mode similarly by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol. The values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 8) described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main process.

  For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is also referred to as a “third variation type counter”. The 3rd symbol display device 81 of this Embodiment performs the decorative production according to the display mode of the 1st symbol display device 37, and can slide the symbol which is changing in addition to the variation of a symbol. A notice effect such as passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of the reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, the time required for the notice effect is added to the variable time, or on the contrary, the variable time is subtracted to shorten the variable display time, or an effect pattern that does not add or subtract the variable time is selected. . As with the stop pattern selection counter C3, the variation type counter CS3 is provided with a plurality of tables with different ranges of random values from which the production pattern is selected, and whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state. Depending on the low probability state or in which area of the reserved ball storage area each random value is stored, the selection ratio of each effect pattern is different.

  As described above, the variation time of the symbol variation is determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and the time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time is determined by the variation type counter CS3. Therefore, the final fluctuation time until the final stop symbol stops is determined by the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). In the present embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interruption, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. Get when it is done. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is updated once every timer interrupt (see FIG. 11). And is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8).

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process activated upon power-on, a main process executed after the startup process, and periodically (in this embodiment, 2 milliseconds (hereinafter “ms”). (Indicated by a period) and a timer interrupt process activated by a period) and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, first, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process After that, the startup process and the main process will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, a process for reading various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches (except for the RAM erase switch 122) connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first 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). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in the present embodiment), and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4 are updated (S503). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (this embodiment) Then, when 738, 4, 238, 250) are reached, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Thereafter, a start winning process is performed in accordance with winning at the first entrance 64 (S504), a firing control process is performed (S505), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. Note that the launch control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with a touch sensor and turns on / off the launch of the ball on the condition that the launch stop switch for stopping the launch is not operated. This is a process for determining OFF. When the launch of the sphere is on, the launch control device 112 is instructed to launch the sphere.

  The start winning process executed in the process of S504 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the ball has won (start winning) at the first entrance 64 (S601). If it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), whether or not the number N of the operation reserved balls of the first symbol display device 37 is less than the upper limit (4 in the present embodiment). Is determined (S602). If there is a winning at the first entrance 64 and the number of operation-reserved balls N <4 (S602: Yes), the number N of operation-reserved balls is incremented by 1 (S603), and further updated in step S503. The values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 are stored in the first area among the free reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 (S604). On the other hand, if there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, if the number N of operational reserves is not N <4 (S602: No). , S603 and S604 are skipped, the start winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt process. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. 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 SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. 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 SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout and emission control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Then, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing start-up processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the sub-side control devices (audio lamp control device 113, payout control device 111, etc.) to become operable, Wait processing (in this embodiment, 1 second) is executed. Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since the backup data is not stored, in this case as well, the process proceeds to S110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process proceeds to S110 even in such a case. As described above, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the process of S110, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as the sub-side control device (S110). Thereafter, the process proceeds to initialization processing (S111, S112) of the RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed, the process proceeds to RAM initialization processing (S111, S112). 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 process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 203 in the same manner. That is, in the RAM initialization process of S111 and S112, the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S111), and the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S112). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S113.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the occurrence information of the power shutdown is stored (S105: Yes), and if the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device to the gaming state when the drive power supply is cut off is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S113.

  In the process of S113, an interrupt is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main processing, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous processing is transmitted to each control device on the sub side (S201). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball command corresponding to the number of acquired balls is transmitted to the payout control device 111. Further, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, an effect time addition command, and the like necessary for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, each value of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 is updated (S202). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS 1, CS 2, and CS 3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counters CS1, CS2 and CS3 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S203), and the process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 is performed. A variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol and the like by the three symbol display device 81 is executed (S204). Details of the variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process, a large opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the variable winning device 65 is executed in the case of the big win state (S205). That is, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning opening 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds.

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 The display unit 83 displays the variation of the second symbol. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is performed according to the value of the second winning random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), the execution timing of the next main process is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S208: Yes) ), The process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208: No), the first time is within the remaining time until the predetermined time is reached, that is, until the next main process is executed. The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are repeatedly updated (S209, S210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Next, the fluctuation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are updated (S210). Specifically, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value (198, 240, 162 in this embodiment). Then, the update values of the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second per-random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counters CS1, CS2, and CS3 can be updated at random.

  Further, in the process of S207, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the process at the time of power interruption after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to other control devices (such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), the access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  It should be noted that the process of S207 is performed at the end of a series of processes corresponding to the game state change performed in S201 to S206, or at the end of one cycle of the processes of S209 and S210 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Be started. That is, the process starts from step S201 as in the case of initialization in the start-up process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the stack pointer is not stored in the initial setting process (S101) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can start from S201. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the variation process (S204) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. In the variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the jackpot is won and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302), and if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is not changing. (S302: No), it is determined whether or not the number N of active suspension balls is greater than 0 (S303). If the number N of active balls is 0 (S303: No), this process is terminated as it is. If the number of the operation hold balls N> 0 (S303: Yes), the operation hold ball number N is decremented by 1 (S304), and the data stored in the hold ball storage area is shifted (S305). 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 first hold area, the third hold area → the second hold area, the fourth hold area → the third hold area. After the data shift process, the fluctuation start process of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306). The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed (S307). The display time during fluctuation of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the fluctuation type counter CS3, and this fluctuation time has elapsed. If not (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S308). In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, for example, if the currently lit LED is red until the variation time elapses after the variation starts, the red LED is Turn off and turn on the green LED. If the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED. If the blue LED is on, turn on the blue LED. A display mode for turning off the red LED and turning on the red LED is set. Note that the variation process is executed every 0.4 ms, but if the LED lighting color is changed for each variation process, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, in order to make the player confirm the change in the LED lighting color, each time the change process is executed, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is turned on. The color is changed, and the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset (value 0) when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S307: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S309). Whether or not the stop symbol is set is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if it is a big hit, the symbol that becomes a high probability state after the big hit by the value of the first hit type counter C2 Or a symbol that is in a low probability state is determined. In this embodiment, a red LED is turned on when a high probability state is reached after a big hit, a green LED is turned on when a low probability state is reached, and a blue LED is turned on when it is out of place. . In addition, although the lighting of each LED is released when the next fluctuation display is started, it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation stops.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the processing of S309, the variation stop of the third symbol display device 81 is stopped to synchronize with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. A command is set (S310). The sound lamp control device 113 receives this stop command and instructs the display control device 114 to stop. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation, and receives the stop command, whereby one variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 ends.

  Next, the variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the variation start process (S306), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area (S401). Whether it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the first random number counter value and the mode at that time. As described above, “373,727” is a winning value among the numerical values 0 to 738 of the first random number counter C1 at a normal low probability, and “59,109,163, 211,263,317,367, "421,479,523,631,683,733" is the winning value.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is confirmed, and the display mode for the big hit is set (S402). ). In the process of S402, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, whether to shift to the high probability state or shift to the low probability state after the big hit is set. When the transition state after the big hit is set, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) is set. Further, based on the transition state after the jackpot, the jackpot stop symbol of the third symbol display device 81 is set by the display control device 114. That is, the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 can be set by setting the transition state after the big hit in the process of S402. Of the numerical values 0 to 4 of the first hit type counter C2, when “0, 4”, the state shifts to the low probability state, and when “1, 2, 3”, the state shifts to the high probability state.

  Next, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined (S403). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S403, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol is determined. The At this time, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 are confirmed, and based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, normal reach, super reach, premium reach, special reach described later, etc. In addition to determining the variation time of the rough symbol variation, the variation time until the final stop symbol (in this embodiment, middle symbol Z2) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 (in other words, The number of variable symbols) is determined. In the present embodiment, the probability that the special reach is selected is set higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of being out of place. Therefore, since the jackpot is greater when the special reach is executed than when the special reach described later is not executed, the player can be focused on the special reach performed by the third symbol display device 81.

  The relationship between the numerical value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the variation time, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variation type counter CS2 and the variation time are respectively defined in advance by a table or the like. However, the fluctuation time can be set using only the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2, and can be set only with the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1. Whether or not to set with both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 is appropriately determined according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time.

  If it is determined in the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S404). In the process of S404, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and based on the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, An effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set to indicate whether the reach is front / rear out of reach, reach other than front / rear out, or complete out. In the present embodiment, as described above, the range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 depends on whether the state is a high probability state, a low probability state, and the operation suspension number N. Different tables are set up.

  Next, the variation pattern at the time of detachment is determined (S405), the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the variation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the detachment symbol. Is determined. At this time, as in the process of S403, the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 are confirmed, and the normal reach, super reach, and premium reach are determined based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1. In addition to determining the fluctuation time of rough symbol fluctuations such as special reach, the fluctuation until the final stop symbol (medium symbol Z2 in the present embodiment) stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2. Time (in other words, the number of fluctuation symbols) is determined.

  When the process of S403 or the process of S405 is completed, the effect time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by the first and second type counters CS1 and CS2 is determined (S406). At this time, the addition / subtraction of effect time is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display The variation time of the device 81 is set. In the present embodiment, the effect time addition / subtraction is determined according to the value of the third variation type counter CS3 when the variation display time is not changed and when the variation display time is added for one second, the variation display time is set to 2. In the case of adding seconds, four types of addition values are determined for the case of subtracting 1 second from the variable display time.

  In addition, when the variable display time is added or subtracted, a notice effect that increases the expected value of the jackpot on the third symbol display device 81 (for example, a slip effect that causes the change time of the variable symbol to be longer than usual and is accompanied by a slip) An effect of displaying a notice character is produced, for example, an effect of making the change time of one change symbol shorter than usual and stopping it immediately). In addition, when the value of the first random number counter C1 is a big hit, the probability that an added value of 2 seconds is selected is set high, so that the player expects a big hit by confirming the notice effect. Can do.

  Next, a variation pattern command is set according to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in S403 or S405 (S407), and a stop symbol command is set according to the stop symbol set in S402 or S404. (S408). Then, an effect time addition command is set according to the added value of the effect time determined in the process of S406 (S409), and the process returns to the variation process.

  Next, payout control executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a start-up process of the payout control device 111, and this start-up process is started when the power is turned on. First, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, the RAM access is permitted (S802), and an external interrupt vector is set (S803).

  After that, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 213 in the MPU 211. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S804). If not stored (S804: No), the backup data is not stored, so the process proceeds to S810. Transition. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 (S804: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S805). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S805: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process moves to S810 even in such a case. As described above, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 213. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 213 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process from S810 to S812, all areas of the RAM 213 are cleared to 0 (S810), and initial values of the RAM 213 are set (S811). After that, the MPU 211 peripheral device is initialized (S812), and the process proceeds to S813, interrupt is permitted, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the power-off occurrence information is set (S804: Yes) and the RAM determination value (checksum value etc.) is normal (S806: Yes), the power-off occurrence information is cleared (S807). ), The payout permission flag for permitting the payout of the prize ball is cleared (S808). Also, the MPU 211 peripheral device is initialized (S809), the process proceeds to S813, interrupt is permitted, and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Next, the main process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the main process, first, a prize ball command from the main control device 110, a command transmitted to the firing control device 112, and the like are acquired, and a determination process for the command is performed (S901). In the command determination process, when a command (a payout initialization command, a payout power recovery command, a prize ball command, etc.) transmitted from the main control device 110 is received, a payout permission flag is turned on and payout is permitted.

  When the command determination process (S901) ends, it is determined whether or not the payout is permitted (S902). If the payout is not permitted (S902: No), the payout is permitted in the command determination process (S901). Until the command determination process (S901) is repeated. On the other hand, if the payout is permitted in the process of S902 (S902: Yes), the state return operation is executed when the state return switch 120 is checked and it is determined that the state return operation is started (S903).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower plate full state or the lower plate full state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower plate 301 (S904). That is, when the lower pan 50 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, the lower pan full state is set when the lower pan is full. , Set the lower pan full release state. Further, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change in the state of the tank ball (S905). 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, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and if there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 111 (S906).

  Next, a winning ball payout process is executed by each process of S907 to S909. That is, if the prize ball is not in a payout disabled state and the total number of prize balls stored is not 0 (S907: No, S908: No), a prize ball control process is started in order to pay out the prize ball (S909). . On the other hand, if the prize ball cannot be paid out (S907: Yes) or if the total number of prize balls is 0 (S908: Yes), the process proceeds to the lending and payout process.

  In the lending process of S910 to S912, if the lending is not disabled and a lending payout request from the card unit has been received (S910: No, S911: Yes), The lending control process is started. On the other hand, when the rental ball cannot be paid out (S910: Yes) or when the rental ball payout request has not been received (S911: No), when the processing of S912 is completed, the vibrator is conditioned on the condition that the ball is jammed. The control of 134 (vibrating motor control) is executed (S913).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S914). If no occurrence information of power interruption is stored (S914: No), the process returns to S901 and repeats the main process. Run.

  On the other hand, if the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the process of S914 (S914: Yes), the power supply is shut off, so the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S915), and the main control is performed. Command determination processing is executed again in order to prevent omission of reception of commands transmitted from the device 110 (S916). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the RAM 213 (S917), access to the RAM 213 is prohibited (S918), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, for example, the RAM determination value is a checksum value in the stack area and the work area to be backed up in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S914, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when one cycle of the main process of the payout control device 111 is completed. Therefore, when returning from the state before the power supply interruption, The process starts from S901. That is, the main process is started in the same manner as when initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutdown, the contents of each register used by the MPU 211 are not saved in the stack area or the value of the stack pointer is not saved. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can start from S901. Therefore, the control burden on the payout control device 111 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the payout control device 111 to malfunction or run away. In addition, since the power-off process is executed at the timing when each process is completed, the amount of information to be backed up in the RAM 213 can be reduced.

  Next, processing performed by the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and this start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

  First, initial setting processing accompanying power-on is executed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag is turned on, the current start-up processing is performed during the execution of the power-off processing in S1115 due to an instantaneous voltage drop (instantaneous power failure, so-called “instantaneous power failure”). It is determined whether it has been started (S1002). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S <b> 1112 in FIG. 17), it executes the power-off process of S <b> 1115. The power-off process flag is turned on before the power-off process is executed, and the power-off process flag is turned off after the power-off process ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1115 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power-off process in progress flag.

  If the power-off process flag is off (S1002: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely turned off or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process at S1115 is performed. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1003).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the process of S1006. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1003: Yes), the process proceeds to S1004, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1003: No), the process proceeds to S1008.

  If the current startup process is started after the power is completely turned off, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (because the memory is lost in the RAM 223 when the power is turned off). It is determined that the data in the RAM 22 has been destroyed (S1003: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1004. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1115, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, it is determined that the data in the RAM 22 is normal (S1003: No), and the process proceeds to S1008.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1002: Yes), the startup process of this time is after an instantaneous power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1115, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1004 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the processing of S1004, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1004). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1005: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223, and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1006). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1005: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1007), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the audio output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 223 of an abnormality.

  In the process of S1008, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1008). Since the power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process in S1115 is executed (see S1114 in FIG. 17), the current start-up process is instantaneous when the power-off flag is turned on. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the power-off process in S1115 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1009), and the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1010), and then the interrupt is performed. The permission is set (S1011), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, the process of S1008 is reached with the power-off flag turned off because the current start-up process is started after the power supply has been completely shut down, for example, through the processes of S1004 to S1006. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: No), S1009 which is the work area clear process of the RAM 223 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1010, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1010), and the interrupt permission is set. Then (S1011), the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason for skipping the clear process of S1009 is that when the process from S1004 to S1006 is reached via the process of S1006, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process of S1004. When only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is stored without being cleared, so that the sound lamp control device 113 is saved. This is because the control can be continued.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is determined whether or not 1 ms or more has elapsed since the start of the main processing (S1101). If 1 ms or more has not elapsed (S1101: No), the processing proceeds to S1110 without performing the processing of S1102 to S1109. Transition. Whether or not 1 ms has elapsed in the processing of S1101 is processing related to display (production) in S1102 to S1109, and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 ms). This is because it is preferable to execute the counter update processing and the command reception processing of S1111 in a short cycle. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of a command transmitted from the main controller 110.

  If 1 ms or more has elapsed in the processing of S1101 (S1101: Yes), the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 or the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1107 described later ( Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1103). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If it is not at the time of power-on, notification by the power-on notification process is not performed, and the process proceeds to S1104.

  In the process of S1104, a waiting-for-customer effect is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S1105). In the customer waiting effect, when a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command as a display control device. 114. In the number-of-holds display update process, a process for turning on the hold lamp 85 in accordance with the operation hold ball N is performed.

  Thereafter, frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1106). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1106 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, the lamp editing process is executed (S1107), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1108). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  Thereafter, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1109), and the process proceeds to S1110. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the change pattern command and the effect time addition command transmitted from the main control device 110. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process, the effect time of the lamp editing process in S1107 and the sound editing / output process in S1108 is set.

  In the process of S1110, the variable display process of the third symbol display device 81 is executed. In this variation display process, a plurality of counters (a counter for setting a stop symbol at the time of big hit, a counter for selecting a stop symbol at the time of disconnection, etc.) mounted on the sound lamp control device 113 are updated. Based on the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command transmitted from the control device 110, the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set, or the variation display pattern (rear / rear out, front / rear non-rear reach, complete out) Etc. are set. The stop symbol and the variation pattern are transmitted to the display control device 114 as a command.

  In the process of S1110, for example, when the command of the variation pattern transmitted from the main controller 110 is “completely out”, a complete out A pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns corresponding to complete out, and the third symbol display A command is transmitted to the display control device 110 so that the device 81 can produce a completely off A pattern. In addition, when the stop symbol command is a symbol that is a big hit and becomes a high probability state after the big hit, one symbol (an odd number of symbols 1 to 9) is selected from a plurality of symbols, and the third symbol display A command is transmitted to the display control device 110 so that the odd symbol is stopped by the device 81. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 determines a detailed variation pattern, stop symbol, etc. displayed on the third symbol display device 81 for one command determined by the main control device 110. The control burden of 110 can be reduced. Furthermore, since the production patterns and stop symbols determined in the main controller 110 can be reduced, the storage capacity of the ROM 202 can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced.

  Then, the command from the main control device 110 is received (S1111). When a command from the main control device 110 is received, if the command is used in the sound lamp control device 113 in accordance with the command, processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 233, and the command used in the display control device 114 If so, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  When the processing of S1111 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1112). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1112 (S1112: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1114), and the power interruption processing is executed (S1115). After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1116), and then the process loops infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1112 (S1112: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1113), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1113: No), the process returns to S1101, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1113: Yes), the process is infinitely looped in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter the display on the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, processing performed by the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 241 in the display control device 114. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the variation effect process executed in the main process of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing external interrupt processing executed by the MPU 241 in the display control device 114. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a variation mode of special reach performed in the third symbol display device 81. For convenience of explanation, the external interrupt process of FIG. 20 will be described first, and then the main process of FIG. 18 will be described. In the description of FIG. 21, the main symbols 0 to 9 will be described with reference numerals 300 to 309, respectively.

  The external interrupt process shown in FIG. 20 is executed when a command is received from the audio lamp control device 113. When the external interrupt process is executed, it is determined whether or not the received command is a variation pattern command (S1301). If the received command is a fluctuation pattern command (S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation pattern command indicates a special reach (S1302), and if it indicates a special reach. (S1302: Yes), the special reach flag 233c of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1303), and the process proceeds to S1304. On the other hand, if the variation pattern command does not indicate special reach in the process of S1302 (S1302: No), the process proceeds to S1304 without executing the process of S1303. In the process of S1304, the variation start flag 233a of the work RAM 233 is turned on (S1304), and the external interrupt process is terminated.

  If the received command is not a variation pattern command in the process of S1301 (S1301: No), the process corresponding to the other received command is executed (S1305), and the external interrupt process is terminated. Note that the process of S1305 includes a stop command, and when the stop command is received, a process of stopping the fluctuation performed in the third symbol display device 81 is executed.

  Although not shown in the flowchart of the external interrupt process in FIG. 20, the external interrupt process is not only a process for turning on a specific flag when each command is received, but also a reception buffer (not shown). Other processing for storing necessary data in the work RAM 233 and erasing unnecessary data is performed.

  The main process shown in FIG. 18 is started when the power is turned on. In the main process described below, a detailed description is given of the fluctuation effect process (S1211) and the jackpot process (S1204), which are the main parts of the present invention, and the demonstration screen effect process executed in the main process. In addition, description and illustration of each process such as processing and storage of image data used for production are omitted.

  When the main process is executed, an initial setting process associated with power-on is first executed (S1201). When the initial setting process is completed, an interrupt permission is set (S1202). Note that in the initial setting process, the MPU 231 is initialized and the work RAM 233 and the video RAM 234 are cleared. When the storage of the video RAM 234 is cleared, the background design and character design data necessary for display on the third design display device 81 is read from the character ROM 235 and stored in the video RAM 234 again.

  When the process of S1202 ends, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit (S1203). If the jackpot is being hit (S1203: Yes), the jackpot process is executed (S1204), and the process proceeds to S1225. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (S1203: No), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start flag 233a is turned on (S1205). In the jackpot process in S1204, necessary data is stored in the storage area for presentation among the data of the background design and character design stored in the video RAM 234, and the data stored in the storage area for presentation is stored. Based on this, the third symbol display device 81 produces a jackpot effect.

  If the variation start flag 233a is turned on as a result of the processing in S1205 (S1205: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special reach flag 233c is turned on (S1206). If the special reach flag 233c is on (S1206: Yes), the image data replacement process is executed (S1207). If the special reach flag 233c is off (S1206: No), the image data replacement process is executed. Without proceeding to the processing of S1208. The image data replacement process executed in the process of S1207 is the door of one main symbol among the ten main symbols 300 to 309 (see FIG. 21A, main symbols 300 to 305, 309 not shown). This is a process of replacing the symbol 310 (see FIG. 21A, special identification information). Specifically, it is a process of rewriting the data of one main symbol to the data of the door symbol 310 in the effect storage area of the video RAM 234.

  In the process of S1208, the variable display corresponding to the variable pattern command is started on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 (S1208). When the fluctuation display is started in the process of S1208, the fluctuation flag 233b is turned on, and the fluctuation start flag 233c is turned off in order to make it possible to determine that the fluctuation has already started in the process of S1205 after one cycle. (S1209), the process proceeds to S1210. If the main symbol is replaced with the door symbol 310 in the processing of S1207, the variation display started in the processing of S1208 is started using the symbol sequence including the door symbol 310, and the processing of S1207 is performed. If not executed, the variable display is started using the main symbols 300 to 309 of 0 to 9. Further, in the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81, the variable speed is gradually accelerated from the start of the variable display, and thereafter, the variable display is performed at a high speed for a predetermined period.

  On the other hand, if the variation start flag 233c is off as a result of the processing of S1205 (S1205: No), or when the processing of S1209 is finished, it is determined whether or not the changing flag 233b is on (S1210). If the changing flag 233b is off (S1210: No), since the variable display is not started on the third symbol display device 81, the process proceeds to the process of S1222 without executing the process of S1211. If the changing flag 233b is turned on as a result of the processing of S1210 (S1210: Yes), since the variable display is started in the third symbol display device 81, the variable effect setting process for performing the variable display effect is executed. Then (S1211), the process proceeds to S1222.

  In the process of S1212, in order to execute the process (S1203 to S1211) for performing the effect in the third symbol display device 81 every 20 ms, it is determined whether or not 20 ms or more has elapsed since the process of S1203 was started ( In S1212), if 20 ms or more has not elapsed (S1212: No), the processing of S1212 is repeatedly executed, and if 20 ms or more have elapsed (S1212: Yes), the processing proceeds to S1203.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 19, the variation effect process executed in the process of S1211 will be described. When the variation effect process is executed, it is determined whether or not the special reach flag 233c is on in order to determine whether or not the started variation display is special reach (S1301), and the special reach flag 233c. Is off (S1301: No), the process proceeds to S1318 and the variation process is executed (S1318). The variation process executed when the special reach flag 233c is off is a normal variation effect different from the special reach, and the symbol row is scrolled based on the background symbol and character symbol data stored in the video RAM 234. , Change the background design, display the notice character, and perform a detailed performance.

  If the special reach flag 233c is turned on as a result of the processing of S1301 (S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to stop the reach symbol (S1302), and if it is timing to stop the reach symbol (S1303), Reach symbol stop display is set (S1303), the process proceeds to S1304, and if it is not time to stop the reach symbol (S1302: No), the process proceeds to S1304 without performing S1303. When the reach symbol stop display is set in the processing of S1303, the reach symbol is stopped in the display area Dm1 and the display area Dm3 of the effective line L1 (see FIG. 5A) in the processing of S1316. Is displayed. FIG. 21A shows a state in which seven main symbols 307 are stopped and displayed in the display areas Dm1 and Dm3. In addition, when the variation process for stopping and displaying the reach symbol is performed in the processing of S1316, the timing for stopping and displaying the reach symbol is not reached after that, so the processing of S1302 is No until a new variation display is started.

  In the process of S1304, it is determined whether or not it is time to change the changing speed of the symbol row Z2 (see FIG. 5A) for displaying the display area Dm2 to the medium speed (S1304). The timing for changing the variable speed to the medium speed is after the reach symbol is completely stopped and displayed, and in this embodiment, after the seven main symbols 307 are stopped and displayed in the display areas Dm1 and Dm3, the door symbol is displayed. 310 is a timing when the main symbol 307 of 7 is aligned on the straight line (on the effective line L1) (state of FIG. 21A). When the reach symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of S1304 and the door symbol 310 is arranged on the effective line L1, the timing for changing to the medium speed is reached (S1304: Yes), so that the variation of the symbol row Z2 for variably displaying the display area Dm2 The speed is set to medium speed (S1305), the process proceeds to S1306, and if it is not yet the timing to change to medium speed (S1304: No), the process proceeds to S1306 without performing S1305. When the fluctuation speed of the symbol row Z2 is set to medium speed in the processing of S1305, the fluctuation processing for changing the fluctuation speed of the symbol row Z2 to medium speed is performed in the processing of S1316. Note that the processing of S1304 is the processing of S1316, and when the fluctuation speed of the symbol sequence Z2 becomes medium speed, the timing at which the fluctuation speed is thereafter set to medium speed is lost, so the processing of S1304 is started until new fluctuation display is started. Becomes No.

  In addition, at the timing when the door symbol 310 is aligned with the main symbol 307 of 7 on the straight line (on the effective line L1), the symbol row Z2 for variably displaying the display area Dm2 is changed to medium speed, so the door symbol 310 is changed to the symbol. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is included in the column Z2. The change display of the state in which the door symbol 310 is included in the symbol row Z2 is a special reach, and as described above, the special reach is easy to be selected in the case of a big hit, so the player can continue playing the game. In the case of special reach, it can be recognized that it is likely to be a big hit. Therefore, the player can be focused on the special reach variation display. Since the door symbol 310 is replaced before the start of fluctuation (S1207), it can be confirmed by gazing at the third symbol display device 81 even during high-speed fluctuation. Moreover, it is good also as what changes a fluctuation speed to medium speed at the timing when main symbols other than the door symbol 310 were located in the effective line L1. In this configuration, in order to make the player recognize the door symbol 310, before the door symbol 310 is displayed at least once (before the variable speed is set to low in the processing of S1307 described later), the medium speed It is assumed that the fluctuation speed of is maintained.

  In the process of S1306, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to change the fluctuation speed of the symbol sequence Z2 for variably displaying the display area Dm2 to a low speed (S1306). In this embodiment, the timing for changing the fluctuation speed of the symbol row Z2 to a low speed is a straight line (effective line) with the main symbol 307 with the door symbol 310 of 7 while the symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at medium speed. It is the timing when they are lined up (on L1) (state shown in FIG. 21A). As a result of the process of S1306, if it is a timing to change the fluctuation speed to a low speed (S1306: Yes), the fluctuation speed of the symbol sequence Z2 is set to a low speed (S1307), and the fluctuation speed must still be a timing to change to a low speed. If (S1306: No), the process proceeds to S1308 without performing the process in S1307. When the fluctuation speed of the symbol row Z2 is set to a low speed in the processing of S1307, the fluctuation processing for reducing the fluctuation speed of the symbol row Z2 is performed in the processing of S1316. Note that the processing of S1306 is the processing of S1316, and when the fluctuation speed of the symbol sequence Z2 becomes low, the timing for lowering the fluctuation speed thereafter disappears. Therefore, the processing of S1306 is No until the new fluctuation display is started. It becomes.

  In the processing of S1308, it is determined whether or not it is time to reduce the main symbol (9 main symbols 309) displayed (arranged) next to the door symbol 310 of the symbol row Z2 (S1308). In the present embodiment, the timing of reducing the 9 main symbols 309 is a straight line (on the effective line L1) with the 6 main symbols 306 and the 7 main symbols 307 in a state where the symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at a low speed. ). As a result of the processing of S1308, if it is the timing to reduce the image (S1308), the image reduction processing is executed (S1309), and if it is not the timing to reduce the image yet (S1308: No), the processing of S1309 is executed. The process proceeds to S1310. Specifically, the image reduction process is a process of reducing (processing) the nine main symbol data stored in the video RAM 234 and overwriting the storage area corresponding to the nine main symbols in the video RAM 234. When the image reduction process of S1309 is executed, the process of S1308 is No until a new variable display is started.

  The image reduction process is executed at the timing when the main symbol 306 of 6 is aligned with the main symbol 307 of 7 when the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed in the display area Dm2. This is because the next main symbol 309 is not displayed on the display area Dm2 in the direction, and therefore the nine main symbols 309 are reduced in advance, not immediately before the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed. The image reduction processing is performed in the last one cycle of fluctuation display before the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed (fluctuation display in which the main symbol 309 through the door symbol 310 passes through the effective line L1 once each). When the 9 main symbols 309 are not displayed in the display area Dm and until the door symbol 310 starts to be displayed in the display area Dm, of course, when the 9 main symbols 309 are not reduced. The nine main symbols 309 may be executed at any timing as long as the display is started in the display area Dm.

  In the process of S1310, it is determined whether or not it is the timing for stopping and displaying the door symbol 310 (the symbol row Z2 is stopped and displayed) (S1310). The timing at which the symbol row Z2 is stopped and displayed is the timing at which the door symbol 310 is positioned on the straight line (on the effective line L1) with the main symbol 307 of 7 again after the fluctuation speed of the symbol row Z2 is changed to a low speed. Yes (see FIG. 21 (b)). As a result of the processing of S1310, if it is the timing to stop-display the door symbol 310 (S1310: Yes), the stop display of the door symbol 310 is set (S1311), and it is not yet the timing to stop-display the door symbol 310 ( S1310: No), the process proceeds to S1312 without performing the process in S1311. When the stop display of the door symbol 310 is set in the process of S1311, a variation process in which the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed is performed in the process of S1316. Note that the processing of S1310 is the processing of S1316, and if the variation processing for stopping and displaying the door symbol 310 is performed, then the timing for stopping and displaying the door symbol 310 is not reached, so the processing of S1310 is continued until new variation display is started. The process is No.

  FIG. 21B illustrates a state in which no character in the display area Ds2 is displayed in order to indicate that the nine main symbols 309 have been reduced. Actually, since the character is preferentially displayed, the 9 main symbols 309 are not visible to the player. In addition, when the symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at a low speed, the main symbol (the main symbol 307 of 7), which is a big hit, passes on the straight line connecting the main symbols stopped and displayed in the display areas Dm1 and Dm3. However, since the door symbol 310 can be expected to stop and be displayed next, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation for the jackpot.

  In the process of S1312, the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed, and it is determined whether or not it is time to change the door symbol 310 to another symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) (S1312), and the door symbol 310 is still stopped. If it is not the timing to change (S1312: No), the process proceeds to the fluctuation process of S1316, and if it is the timing to change the display after the door symbol 310 is stopped (S1312: Yes), the current fluctuation is displayed. It is determined whether or not the variation mode is a big hit (S1313). As a result of the processing of S1313, if it is a big hit (S1313: Yes), a change to a big hit symbol is set in order to change the door symbol 310 to a big hit symbol (S1314), and if it is off (S1313: No), the door In order to change the symbol 310 to the off symbol, a change to the symbol is set (S1315), and the process proceeds to S1316. When the change of the door symbol 310 is set in the process of S1314 or S1315, the process of changing the door symbol 310 to the jackpot symbol or the off symbol is performed in the process of S1316. The process of S1312 is the process of S1316. When the door symbol 310 is changed to the jackpot symbol or the off symbol, the timing for changing the door symbol 310 is not reached after that. Processing is No.

  In this embodiment, the change display to the jackpot symbol of the processing of S1314 is an operation in which the door symbol 310 is opened, and the symbol of the door symbol 310 is different from the main symbols 300 to 309 from 0 to 9. The symbol with the word “hit” is displayed, and then the main symbol displayed on both sides (the main symbol of 7 in FIG. 21B) is rapidly changed to the big symbol. On the other hand, the change display to the out-of-process symbol of S1315 is an operation in which the door symbol 310 is opened, and the symbol of the door symbol 310 is a symbol different from the main symbols 300 to 309 from 0 to 9 and is “missed”. The symbol with the character written is displayed, and the display of the “out” symbol is continued until the next change is started. Therefore, since there is a case where the jackpot is made after the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed, the player can have an expectation for the jackpot even after the door symbol 310 is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  In the process of S1316, a fluctuation process for displaying the fluctuation effect according to the information set before S1315 on the third symbol display device 81 is performed. As described above, if the special reach flag 233c is off (S1301: No), the third symbol display device 81 performs variable effects such as jackpot reach other than special reach, missed reach, and complete miss. If the reach display of the reach symbol is set in the process of S1303, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed. If the variable speed is set to the medium speed in the process of S1305, the variable speed is set to the medium speed, and the variable speed is low in the process of S1307. Is set to medium speed, the door symbol 310 is stopped when the door symbol stop display is set in the processing of S1311, and the jackpot symbol is set when the change to the jackpot symbol is set in the processing of S1314. When the change to the shift symbol is set in the process of S1315, the change display to the shift symbol is displayed.

  In the processing of S1317, it is determined whether or not the variation display of all the symbol sequences is completed by the variation processing of S1316 (S1317). If the variation display of all the symbol sequences is completed (S1317: Yes), the changing flag 233b and the special reach flag 233c are turned off (S1318), and the process returns to the main process. If the variation display of all the symbol sequences is not completed (S1317: No), the process returns to the main process. When the processing of S1318 is executed, the door symbol 310 and the reduced symbol data of the main symbol are deleted, and symbol data of the main symbols 300 to 309 of 0 to 9 are stored again in the video RAM 234. Therefore, the process at the start of the next fluctuation is executed smoothly.

  As described above, before the stop display of the door symbol 310 is set in the processing of S1311, the nine main symbols 309 are reduced in the image reduction processing in S1309, and thus the main symbol of the door symbol 310 is 7. When stopped and displayed at a position aligned with 307 on a straight line (on the effective line L1), the nine main symbols 309 are not displayed in the display area Dm2 (the state of FIG. 21B). That is, the main symbol 309 of 9 is not displayed in the display area Dm2, and the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed at a position aligned with the main symbol 307 of 7 in a straight line. Can be visually recognized. Therefore, the player who sees the fluctuating effect by the symbol row Z2 including the door symbol 310 next does not display the nine main symbols 309 displayed next to the door symbol 310, so that the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed. This can be expected from before the door symbol 310 stops, and the change display that the door symbol 310 stops and displays as expected. Therefore, by performing the variable display by the symbol row Z2 including the door symbol 310, it is possible to provide the player with an easy-to-understand gameability that expects or recognizes that the door symbol 310 stops and displays before the door symbol 310 stops. it can.

  Further, as described above, since the variation time of the symbol sequence is set by the main controller 110, if the number of symbols in the symbol sequence for variably displaying the display area Dm2 is different, the next symbol is displayed after the first symbol is displayed. The speed at which the symbol is displayed varies. For this reason, since the number of symbol variations for a predetermined variation time must be adjusted for each symbol sequence, the display control device 114 requires a plurality of processes for adjusting the variation speed. However, according to the present embodiment, when the variable effect is performed by the symbol sequence including the door symbol 310, the door symbol 310 is not added to the symbol symbol, but one of the symbols constituting the symbol symbol is the door symbol. Since the speed is changed to 310, the fluctuation speed can be adjusted by one process, and as a result, the control burden on the display control device 114 can be reduced.

  In addition, when the change starts, the change display including the reduced main symbol may be performed. In this configuration, the reduced symbol data of the main symbol is erased when the variation starts and the variation display is performed at high speed, and the symbol data of the main symbols 300 to 309 of 0 to 9 is stored in the video RAM 234. . That is, after the processing of S1208, processing for storing the image data of the main symbols 300 to 309 in the video RAM 234 is added. In this case, when the fluctuation is started after the special reach is performed by the third symbol display device, the reduced main symbol is displayed. For example, when the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed, if the symbol data of the nine main symbols 309 is erased and is not displayed, when the variable display is newly started, the door symbol 310 and the next main symbol (0 Since a large gap (space) is formed with the main symbol 300), the player feels uncomfortable with the variable display. Furthermore, since the main symbols are displayed in the display areas Dm1 and Dm3 on both sides of the display area Dm2 on which the nine main symbols 309 are to be displayed at the start of a new variable display, they are sandwiched between the display areas Dm1 and Dm3. The gap in the display area Dm2 further stands out, and the player feels uncomfortable with the variable display. However, when the symbol data of 9 main symbols is reduced as in the present embodiment, a slight gap is formed between the door symbol 310 and the next main symbol, but the door symbol 310 and the next symbol Since the gap with the main symbol is reduced, it is possible to reduce the uncomfortable appearance even when a new variation display is started.

  The present invention has been described above based on one embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Can be inferred.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, each command is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 issues a display instruction to the display control device 114. However, the command may be directly transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device 114. Further, an audio lamp control device may be connected to the display control device, and a command instructing the output of each sound and the lighting of the lamp may be transmitted from the display control device to the audio lamp control device. Furthermore, the sound lamp control device and the display control device may be configured as one control device.

  In the above embodiment, the main symbol next to the door symbol 310 is reduced by the image reduction processing (S1309) and is not displayed in the display area Dm2. However, instead of the image reduction processing, the door symbol 310 An image erasing process for erasing the next main symbol may be executed. This image erasing process is performed by erasing the image data of the main symbol next to the door symbol 310 stored in the video RAM 234. Therefore, processing such as newly reading out or processing image data can be reduced, so that the processing load on the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the main symbol next to the main symbol that is the same as the main symbol stopped and displayed in the display areas Dm1 and Dm3 is replaced with the door symbol 310. However, in the scroll direction of the symbol row, the display area A door symbol 310 may be added between the main symbol that is the same as the main symbol stopped and displayed on Dm1 and Dm3 and the next main symbol. In the case of this configuration, instead of the identification information changing means described in claim 1, an identification information adding means is provided, and the identification information changing means is read as the identification information adding means.

  In the above embodiment, only one door symbol 310 is provided in the symbol row Z2. However, a plurality of door symbols 310 may be provided. In this configuration, the timing for changing the fluctuation speed to the medium speed and the low speed may be a timing at which which door symbol 310 is positioned on a straight line with the main symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display areas Dm1 and Dm3. In addition, regardless of which door symbol 310 is displayed in a stopped state, the main symbol (or the door symbol 310 when the door symbol 310 continues) that is variably displayed next to the door symbol 310 is reduced to a display area. Dm2 is not displayed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the pattern of the fluctuation | variation display performed in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 shall be selected based on the value of fluctuation | variation classification counters CN1 and CN2 with which main controller 110 was equipped, The type counters CN1 and CN2 may be provided in the display control device 114 (or the sound lamp control device 113), and the display control device 114 (or the sound lamp control device 113) may select a variable display pattern. With this configuration, the control burden on main controller 110 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, when the special reach is performed, the door symbol 310 is displayed after being stopped and then changed (revaried) to the winning symbol, but the door symbol 310 is displayed as stopped. If so, the variable display may be terminated as it is. That is, when the process of S1313 is No, the process may proceed to S1317.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is configured by the main display region Dm where the variation display of the symbol sequence is performed and the sub display region Ds where the display of characters and the like is performed. The display screen of the third symbol display device may be configured only by the main display area in which the symbol string is variably displayed. When the display screen is constituted by the main display area Dm and the sub display area Ds, when the door symbol 310 is stopped and displayed on the active line L1, nine main symbols displayed (arranged) next to the door symbol 310 are displayed. The characters in the display area Ds2 are displayed with priority while reducing 309, and the 9 main symbols 309 are not displayed. On the other hand, when the display screen is composed only of the main display area, if the image data of the main symbol displayed (arranged) next to the door symbol 310 is reduced, the main symbol displayed next is not displayed. It can be.

  Further, as shown in the above embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one in which the symbol as identification information is scrolled in the vertical direction on the display screen of the first symbol display device 81. It may be performed by moving and displaying a symbol along a predetermined route such as a direction or an L shape. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. The effect display etc. which are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as identification information together with the symbols or separately from the symbols.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, the present invention may be applied to a so-called second type pachinko gaming machine having a winning device having a special area such as a V zone. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as another game machine such as an alepacchi or a sparrow ball.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said 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. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for ball launching. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Below, the gaming machine and the modification of the present invention are shown. As part of the game control, main control means for drawing a special game that gives a game value advantageous to the player, and control of display according to the lottery result of the special game performed by the main control means A display control means, and a display device controlled by the display control means and displaying according to the lottery result of the special game, the special control lottery is performed by the main control means, the lottery result as the lottery result When a special game is selected, a combination of identification information determined in advance by the display control means is stopped and displayed on the display device, and thereafter, the display device includes a plurality of types of identification information. Each of a plurality of identification information strings constituted by information has a plurality of display areas that are variably displayed. In the display area, identification information constituting the identification information string is from one side. And when the identification information is stopped and displayed, at least one of the identification information and the identification information continuously displayed next to the one identification information in the identification information string is displayed. Is displayed on the display device and the plurality of identification information strings are variably displayed on one of the display areas. The display control means is a special variation mode in which identification information constituting a part of the combination is stopped and displayed, and the identification information string is continuously displayed in a second display area other than the first display area. Changes at least one of the pieces of identification information constituting the identification information sequence continuously displayed in the second display area to special identification information different from the identification information constituting the identification information sequence. Identification information After the change display and the change display of the plurality of identification information sequences are started in the special change mode, the identification information constituting a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in the first display area. After the first stop display means and identification information constituting a part of the predetermined combination of identification information are stopped and displayed in the first display area by the first stop display means, the first stop display means temporarily displays in the second display area. The second stop display means for stopping and displaying the identification information that is stopped and displayed or the special identification information changed by the identification information changing means as the identification information that is finally stopped and displayed, and the second stop display means When the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area, the identification arranged next to the special identification information in the arrangement of the identification information string including the special identification information A gaming machine 1 comprising display prohibiting means for prohibiting information from being stopped and displayed in the first display area.

  According to the gaming machine 1, a plurality of identification information strings constituted by a plurality of identification information are displayed in a variable manner in a plurality of display areas of the display device, and the variable information in the display area is displayed by changing the identification information from one to the other. This is done by continuously displaying the images. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area, one identification information and at least a part of the identification information displayed successively after the one identification information are displayed. Further, when the special variation mode is started, at least one of the identification information constituting the identification information string continuously displayed in the second display area is changed to the special identification information by the identification information changing unit. The identification information string including the special identification information is variably displayed. Further, the special variation mode performed in the display device is such that identification information constituting a part of a predetermined combination of identification information is stopped and displayed in the first display area by the first stop display means, and then the special identification information is displayed in the first display area. The second display area is stopped and displayed by the second stop display means. When the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area as identification information temporarily or finally stopped, the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is displayed in the second display area. Display stop is prohibited by the display prohibition means. Therefore, since the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is not displayed and the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area, the player who has visually recognized the variable display has the special identification information in the identification information string. The last identification information can be visually recognized. Therefore, the identification information string including the special identification information is variably displayed next, and the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is not displayed, so that the player is expected to stop displaying the special identification information. There is an effect that can be. Further, since the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is not displayed and the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area, the stop display of the special identification information is recognized by the player immediately before the stop display. It is possible to provide easy-to-understand gameplay.

  Here, since the variation time of the identification information sequence is generally set by the main control means, if the number of identification information in the identification information sequence to be variably displayed is different, for example, the variation of the design with respect to the variation time In order to adjust the number, it is necessary to provide the display control device with two types of processes with different fluctuation speeds for displaying the identification information string in a variable manner. However, if at least one of the identification information constituting the identification information sequence is changed to the special identification information, the number of identification information constituting the identification information sequence does not change. Processing related to speed can be performed without change. Therefore, the control burden on the display control means can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine 1, the display control means includes image storage means for storing the plurality of identification information and special identification information as image data, and based on image data of each identification information stored in the image storage means. The display information is displayed on the display device, and the display prohibiting means includes the special identification information when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area by the second stop display means. An image reduction means for reducing the image data to a size in which the identification information arranged next to the special identification information in the arrangement of the identification information row is not displayed in the second display area, and the special image information is reduced by the image reduction means. After the identification information arranged next to the identification information is reduced, when the variable display of the identification information sequence is newly started, the variable display including the reduced identification information is displayed. Game machine 2, characterized in that the start.

  According to the gaming machine 2, when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area by the second stop display means, the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is not displayed in the second display area. Therefore, when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area, the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is not displayed in the second display area. Display. Further, when the identification information sequence arranged next to the special identification information is reduced by the image reduction means and the variable display of the identification information sequence is newly started, the variable display including the reduced identification information is performed. Is started, the player can recognize the reduced identification information. For example, when the image data of the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is deleted in order to hide the identification information arranged next to the special identification information in the second display area, the special identification information and Since a space is formed between the identification information to be arranged next, when the variation display of the identification information sequence is newly started in that state, the player feels uncomfortable with the variation display. However, if the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is reduced, even if a change in the identification information sequence is newly started, it is possible to play a game with less visual discomfort. Also, the reduction of the image data reduces the image data of the identification information used in a variation mode other than the special variation mode, so there is no need to prepare the reduced image data in advance, and the storage area of the image storage means is used effectively. can do.

  In the gaming machine 1, the display control means includes image storage means for storing the plurality of identification information and special identification information as image data, and based on image data of each identification information stored in the image storage means. The identification information is displayed on the display device, and the display prohibiting means is configured to display the second identification information after the special identification information when the second stop display means stops displaying the special identification information in the second display area. A gaming machine 3 comprising image erasing means for erasing the image data of the identification information arranged in the above.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area by the second stop display unit, the image data of the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is deleted by the image deletion unit. Therefore, when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area, the identification information next to the special identification information is not displayed in the second display area. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area. Further, when the identification information arranged next to the special identification information is not displayed in the second display area, the special identification information is arranged in a special manner compared to the process of reducing the image data of the identification information arranged next to the special identification information. Since the amount of processing is smaller in the process of deleting the image data of the identification information arranged next to the identification information, the control burden on the display control means can be reduced.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the identification information changing means is continuously variably displayed in the second display area before the variability display of the plurality of identification information strings is started in the special variation mode. A gaming machine 4 characterized in that at least one of the pieces of identification information constituting the identification information sequence is changed to special identification information.

  According to the gaming machine 4, before the variable display of the plurality of identification information sequences is started in the special variation mode, at least of the identification information constituting the identification information sequence that is continuously displayed in the second display area. 1 identification information is changed to special identification information by the identification information changing means. When changing the identification information to the special identification information in the middle of the change of the identification information string, it is necessary to consider the change timing, the time required for the change, and the like, so that the control burden on the display control means increases. However, since the identification information string is changed to the special identification information before the start of the variable display, not during the fluctuation of the identification information string, it is possible to reduce an increase in the control burden on the display control means.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the identification information changing means is configured such that the identification information constituting a part of the predetermined identification information in the special variation mode is displayed in the first display area by the first stop display means. Before the stop display, at least one of the identification information constituting the identification information sequence continuously displayed in the second display area is changed to special identification information, and the display control When the identification information that constitutes a part of the predetermined combination of identification information is stopped and displayed in the first display area, the change rate of the identification information sequence that continuously displays the second display area is displayed. Is provided with a first speed changing means for changing to a first speed that is lower than a high speed that is reached after the display of fluctuation of the plurality of identification information sequences is started in the special fluctuation mode. Game machine 5.

  According to the gaming machine 5, when the identification information constituting a part of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in the first display area, the variation speed of the identification information sequence including the special identification information is plural in the special variation mode. The first speed changing means changes the first information speed to a first speed that is lower than the high speed fluctuation speed that is reached after the start of fluctuation. Therefore, if the identification information constituting the identification information sequence is displayed at least once in the second display area in a state where the fluctuation speed of the identification information sequence in the second display area is the first speed, the special identification information is obtained. It can be made easier for the player to recognize that it is included in the identification information string.

  Here, at the start of the variation mode generally performed in the display device, the variation speed of the variation display of the identification information sequence is gradually accelerated, and then the variation display is performed at the constant variation rate. Therefore, the “high-speed fluctuation speed that is reached after the fluctuation display of a plurality of identification information sequences is started in the special fluctuation mode” means a fluctuation speed that is a constant high speed that is reached after being gradually accelerated from the start of the fluctuation. It is good as a thing.

  In the gaming machine 5, the identification information changing means includes identification information constituting a part of the predetermined identification information among the identification information constituting the identification information string continuously displayed in the second display area. The identification information arranged next to the special identification information is changed to the special identification information, and the display control means continuously changes and displays the identification information string in the second display area. An identification information sequence for continuously and variably displaying the second display area after being changed to the first speed by the changing means and in synchronization with the special identification information being displayed on the second display area. The second speed changing means for changing the fluctuation speed to a second speed that is lower than the first speed, and the second stop display means continuously displays the second display area in a variable manner. Fluctuation speed of the second speed changing means Gaming machine 6, characterized in that more after being changed to the second speed is intended to stop displaying the special identification information to the second display region.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the identification arranged next to the identification information constituting a part of the predetermined identification information among the identification information constituting the identification information string continuously displayed on the second display device. The information is changed to special identification information by the identification information changing means. Then, after the identification information string for variably displaying the first display area is stopped and displayed in the first display area, the identification information including the special identification information is synchronized with the display of the special identification information in the second display area. The variation speed of the column is changed to the second speed that is lower than the first speed by the second speed changing means, and then the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area. Therefore, the identification information that constitutes a part of the predetermined identification information passes through the stop position of the second display area in a state in which the fluctuation speed before the special identification information is stopped and displayed is further reduced, and then the special identification information is displayed. The identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area. Therefore, even if the identification information constituting a part of the predetermined identification information passes through the stop position, the special identification information arranged next is stopped and displayed, so that the expectation for the special game is continued. Can be given to a player.

  Note that “in synchronization with the display of the special identification information in the second display area” means that the special identification information is displayed in the second display area after a part of the special identification information is displayed in the second display area. Synchronized with the fact that the special identification information is displayed in the second display area at any timing as long as at least a part of the special identification information is displayed when the area is not displayed. It shall be.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 6, when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area by the second stop display unit, the display control unit newly displays a variable display of the identification information sequence. The identification information that is a combination of the predetermined identification information according to the special game lottery result by the main control means, or the predetermined identification information that has been started and stopped in the second display area A gaming machine comprising a re-variation means for changing to identification information other than a combination of identification information.

  According to the gaming machine 7, when the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area, the re-variation means determines in advance the identification information that has been stopped and displayed according to the lottery result of the special game by the main control means. The identification information is a combination of identification information, or is changed to an identification information other than a predetermined combination of identification information. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation for the special game even after the special identification information is stopped and displayed in the second display area.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the main control means includes selection means for selecting a change mode of change display of the plurality of identification information sequences performed on the display device, and the selection means includes the main control. The gaming machine 8 is characterized in that the special variation mode is selected with a higher probability when the special game is selected by means than when the special game is not selected.

  According to the gaming machine 8, the variation mode of the variation display of the plurality of identification information sequences performed on the display device is selected by the selection unit provided in the main control unit, and the selection unit selects the special game by the main control unit. The special variation mode is selected with higher probability when the special game is selected than when the special game is not performed. Therefore, since a special game is often performed when the special variation mode is performed and the special identification information is stopped and displayed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the special variation mode.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the display control means includes a selection means for selecting a variation mode of the variation display of the plurality of identification information sequences performed in the display device, and the selection means includes the main control. The gaming machine 9 is characterized in that the special variation mode is selected with a higher probability when the special game is selected by means than when the special game is not selected.

  According to the gaming machine 9, the variation mode of the variation display of the plurality of identification information sequences performed on the display device is selected by the selection unit provided in the display control unit, and the selection unit selects the special game by the main control unit. The special variation mode is selected with higher probability when the special game is selected than when the special game is not performed. Therefore, since a special game is often performed when the special variation mode is performed and the special identification information is stopped and displayed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to pay attention to the special variation mode. Also, the main control means performs the main control of the game, so the processing amount for performing each control is larger than the display control means, but the control load of the main control means is reduced by providing the display control means with the selection means. can do.

  The gaming machine 10 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (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.

  The gaming machine 11 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 12 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. (A) is the figure which showed typically the area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, (b) is the figure which illustrated the actual display screen. It is the figure which showed the outline | summary of various counters. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing variation processing executed in the main processing of FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a change start process executed in the change process of FIG. 9. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 11. FIG. It is the flowchart which showed NMI interruption processing. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the change production process performed in the main process of FIG. It is the flowchart which showed the external interruption process performed by MPU in a display control apparatus. It is the figure which showed the fluctuation | variation aspect of the special reach performed with a 3rd symbol display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
81 3rd symbol display device (display device)
110 Main control device (main control means)
114 Display control device (display control means)
300-309 Main design (design information, identification information)
310 Door design (design information, special information)
Z1 Left symbol sequence (identification information sequence, partial identification information sequence)
Z2 middle symbol string (identification information string, specific identification information string)
Z3 Right symbol sequence (identification information sequence, partial identification information sequence)

Claims (1)

A main control means for performing a lottery of a special game that gives an advantageous game value to a player; a display control means for controlling display according to the result of the lottery performed by the main control means; and the display control means. A display device that is controlled and displays in accordance with the result of the lottery, and when the execution of the special game is selected as a result of the lottery executed by the main control unit, the display control unit In a gaming machine in which a combination of predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in a plurality of identification information strings displayed on the display device,
The display device is stopped and displayed after the identification information is displayed so as to move from one to the other, and second identification information different from the first identification information after the first identification information is displayed . Next to the second identification information, a third identification information different from the second identification information is displayed, and an identification information string that can be continuously displayed is displayed.
The display control means includes
As a variation mode performed in the variation display of the plurality of identification information sequences,
A predetermined variation mode for cyclically displaying a plurality of predetermined identification information;
Identification information that constitutes a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in a part of the plurality of identification information strings, and a specific identification information string other than the part of the identification information strings A special variation mode in which the identification information is continuously variably displayed from the one to the other, and can be executed.
Means for displaying special information different from the plurality of predetermined identification information displayed in the predetermined variation mode as the pattern information displayed in the specific identification information sequence;
After the identification information that constitutes a part of the combination of the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed in the partial identification information sequence, the pattern information that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence by the means Including displaying the special information;
As an aspect of the special variation mode, the display control unit displays the special information in a stopped state in the partial identification information sequence when the special information is stopped in the specific identification information sequence . The identification information on the one side, the identification information on the same line, and the identification information on the other side are respectively displayed for the row, and in the specific identification information string, the one side of the special information is displayed on the one side. While the identification information is not displayed, the identification information on the other side of the special information is displayed.
The display control means includes
When execution of the special game is selected as a result of the lottery executed by the main control means, the special information is stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence, and then a combination of the predetermined identification information is configured. Means for stopping and displaying the identification information;
When non-execution of the special game is selected as a result of the lottery executed by the main control means, a combination of the predetermined identification information is configured after the special information is stopped and displayed in the specific identification information sequence Means for stopping and displaying identification information different from the identification information to be played.

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