JP5515454B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In recent years, various effects in the display device such as a liquid crystal display device (variable display and warning display, etc.) the line cormorants pachinko machines are known. One of the various effects performed on the display device is, for example, when a game ball is won at the start opening, scrolling of symbols etc. is started on the screen of the display device, and then the symbols being scrolled are sequentially stopped and displayed. This is a variable display. In such a variable display, when the display stops at the combination of such a predetermined pattern, an advantageous special game state for the player (e.g., jackpot, etc.) goes to a predetermined game value to the player is configured to be applied ing.

Change the startup port to playing ball predetermined time after fluctuations display is started on the basis of various random value obtained when ball entrance (change time set by an instruction from the main control unit) has elapsed The display is stopped, and when a control signal for confirming the stop display is input from the main control device, the one variable display is determined and the process ends.

JP 2003-164595 A

However, in the above pachinko machine, if the control signal for confirming the stop display is not input in the sub control device for some reason after the variable display is started by the control signal from the main control device , Although the display is stopped, the change display of 1 is not finalized and is not finished. Player, so recognizes that when viewing the display of the stop display variation 1 of the variable display has been completed, although Ru continue to the game, such as driving a game ball, the control of the main control unit are stopped, Since a new game is not started, there is a problem that the player feels uncomfortable and the reliability of the pachinko machine is impaired.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and provides a gaming machine that can suppress discomfort to the player and can also prevent the reliability of the gaming machine from being impaired. The purpose is that.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a main control means for performing main control of the game, a sub-control means for performing control based on a control signal from the main control means, and the sub-control means. Display means for performing a fluctuating effect accompanying dynamic display of the identification information by the control of the player, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode by the fluctuating effect performed by the display means A predetermined game value is given to the main control means, and the main control means includes detection means for detecting establishment of the start condition, and start information acquired upon establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means. Based on the effect signal generating means for generating the effect control signal including time information indicating the variation time of the changing effect performed at the display means, and the effect control signal generated by the effect signal generating means, In the case of starting the variation effect by the display means, the effect output means for outputting to the sub-control means, and the case of confirming the variation effect performed by the display means after the output of the effect control signal by the effect output means. And a final output means for outputting a final control signal to the sub-control means, wherein the sub-control means stores the production control signal input from the main control means in a predetermined storage area, and A determination unit that determines whether or not the presentation control signal is stored in the predetermined storage area at a predetermined interval, and the determination unit determines that the presentation control signal is stored in the predetermined storage area. If, on the basis of the effect control signal stored in the predetermined storage area, and time setting means for setting a time-varying fluctuation effect by acquiring the time information, the determination unit If the more the performance control signal is determined to be stored in the predetermined storage area, variations to initiate change effect based on the effect control signal stored in the predetermined storage area in said display means And a signal discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the final control signal is inputted after the fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation effect. When it is determined that the final control signal is input by the signal determination unit, a variation determination unit that determines the variation effect of the display unit, and a case where it is not determined that the final control signal is input by the signal determination unit In addition, until the predetermined control signal is input from the main control means, the effect continuation means for continuing the change effect performed by the display means, and the change start And when the change effect is started by the display means and the change time has elapsed, stop display means for stopping and displaying the identification information in the change effect of the display means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed by the stop display means. And a waiting unit that waits for a predetermined time to elapse after the determination control signal is input, and the variation determination unit receives the determination control signal during a predetermined time that is waited by the standby unit. If it is determined that the stop display of the identification information is confirmed, the effect continuation means, when the confirmation control signal is not input even after a predetermined time waited by the waiting means, The restart of the identification information stopped and displayed by the stop display means is started, and the time setting means is configured to determine the predetermined storage area by the determination means. Time information indicating the shortest variation time among time information included in all the effect control signals stored in the predetermined storage area when it is determined that a plurality of the effect control signals are stored. Is obtained and the variation time of the variation effect is set .

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the sub-control unit stores image information capable of displaying a variable display of identification information performed by the display unit; The effect execution which acquires the image information which can display the fluctuation effect based on the said effect control signal among the image information memorize | stored in an image memory | storage means, and performs the fluctuation effect of the said identification information based on the acquired image information And the effect continuation means obtains specific image information from the image storage means until the predetermined control signal is input, and produces a variation effect based on the acquired image information. Is executed repeatedly.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the main control means for performing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for performing control based on the control signal from the main control means, and the control of the identification information by the control of the sub-control means. Display means for performing a variation effect accompanied with the target display, and a predetermined game value is given to the player when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display manner by the variation effect performed by the display device. The main control means includes at least the display means based on detection means for detecting establishment of a start condition, and start information acquired upon establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means. The effect signal generating means for generating the effect control signal including the time information indicating the change time of the change effect performed in the above, and the effect control signal generated by the effect signal generating means is opened by the display means. When the effect output means that outputs to the sub-control means and the effect output signal is output by the effect output means and when the variable effect performed by the display means is to be confirmed, the confirmation control signal is sent to the sub-control means. A definite output means for outputting to the control means, and the sub-control means, with the signal storage means for storing the effect control signal input from the main control means in a predetermined storage area, at the predetermined interval Determining means for determining whether or not the effect control signal is stored in the storage area, and the predetermined storage when the determination means determines that the effect control signal is stored in the predetermined storage area. Based on the effect control signal stored in the area, the time control means for acquiring the time information and setting the change time of the change effect, and the effect control signal is determined by the determination means. A variation starting means for starting a variation effect based on the effect control signal stored in the predetermined storage area by the display means when it is determined that the change is stored in the predetermined storage area; A variation effect is started by the display means by the start means, and after the variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation effect, the signal determination means for determining whether or not the final control signal has been input, and the signal determination means When it is determined that the final control signal is input, a variation determination unit that determines a variable effect of the display unit, and the main control unit when the signal determination unit does not determine that the final control signal is input. Until the predetermined control signal is input, the effect continuation means for continuing the change effect performed by the display means, and the display means by the change start means. When the dynamic effect is started and the variation time has elapsed, the display unit stops the identification information in the variation effect of the display unit, and the confirmation information is stopped and displayed by the stop display unit, and then the confirmation is confirmed. Standby means for waiting for the input of a control signal until a predetermined time elapses, and the fluctuation confirmation means is determined when the confirmation control signal is inputted during a predetermined time waited by the standby means. The stop display of the identification information is confirmed, and the effect continuation means is stopped by the stop display means when the predetermined control signal is not inputted even after a predetermined time waited by the standby means. The restart of the displayed identification information is started, and the time setting means is configured to determine a plurality of the effect control signals in the predetermined storage area by the determination means. If it is determined that it is stored, among the time information included in all the effect control signals stored in the predetermined storage area, the time information indicating the shortest change time is acquired to obtain the change effect. Since the variation time is set, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress discomfort to the player and to suppress the deterioration of the reliability of the gaming machine.

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 schematic of the display screen which showed an example of the variable display performed with a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of an effect control apparatus. The correspondence relationship between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type, the correspondence relationship between the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the variation pattern type at the time of the big hit, and the correspondence relationship between the stop pattern counter C3 and the loss type are schematically shown. It is a schematic diagram. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the structure of various counters, a reservation ball storage area, and a reservation ball execution area. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically an example of the display data table for a fluctuation | variation among display data tables. It is the schematic diagram which showed an example of the additional data table typically. It is the schematic diagram which showed the content of the drawing list typically. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the data contained in the command at the time of winning, and a hold reduction command. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the reservation ball | bowl storage area sequential advance process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation start process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process of a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process of the main controller and the payout controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process of a payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of the payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the command interruption process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the V interruption process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the command determination process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding command process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the confirmation command process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the demonstration command process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the change pattern command process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the stop type command process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the display setting process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the hold image setting process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the comparison process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the pointer update process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the drawing process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding image setting process of the production control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the pending | holding image setting process of the presentation control apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the display setting process performed by MPU of the presentation control apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the comparison determination process performed by MPU of the presentation control apparatus of 4th Embodiment.

  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. 5) 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. For example, the frame button 22 can be used to change the effect pattern of the variable display displayed on the third symbol display device 81, change the effect content during the reach effect, change the stage (or mode), or change the effect. It is operated by the player when the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the display is indicated by a comment or a pattern.

  The stage change is an effect mode in which various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are made uniform. For example, a stage such as a beach stage, an underwater stage or an undersea stage is provided. ing. Each stage is changed each time the frame button 22 is operated by the player. In the present embodiment, the stage can be changed by operating the frame button 22, but each stage may be changed according to the gaming state. In this case, for example, when 2 rounds (hereinafter referred to as “R”) jackpots occur, it may be configured to move to the submarine stage, and when there are 2R normal jackpots and 2R probability variation jackpots. Is configured so that the 2R normal jackpot is more likely to move to the underwater stage, and the 2R probability variation jackpot is easier to move to the submarine stage, and the expectation for the 2R probability change is different for each stage transition. You may do it.

  In addition, comments and symbols indicating the expected degree of jackpot of the variable display are displayed on the screen of the third symbol display device 81 during the variable display to prompt the operation of the frame button 22 (or the frame button 22 is lit). Or blinking) and displayed when the frame button 22 is operated. The expectation is, for example, changing the text color of a white comment to red or gold, or displaying a single shell as a multiple display, or the content of the comment. It is shown by changing itself (for example, “reach”, “super hot”, etc.). As will be described later, one notification lamp 88 (see FIG. 2) of the third symbol display device 81 is also included in the effect indicating the degree of expectation, that is, the one notification lamp 88 is displayed at the timing when the frame button 22 is operated. The lighting is also included in the effect indicating the degree of expectation.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (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. A touch sensor (not shown) for pressing, a push button type stop switch (not shown) for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 by electric resistance. And a variable resistor (not shown) for detecting the change of the signal. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor (not shown) is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor (not shown) changes corresponding to the operation amount. A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes according to the amount of rotation of the handle 51, and the ball is driven into the front of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. It is. When the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor (not shown) and the stop switch (not shown) are turned off.

  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 removal lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened, and the bottom surface thereof is opened. A ball naturally falls from the mouth 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 ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the second ball entrance 67 (through gate), 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. In FIG. 2, a part of a nail, a metal fitting, or the like is deleted and illustrated for easy understanding of the reference numerals. 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 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). 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 rail 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 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Falling area).

  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 for mainly displaying the first symbol is disposed in the upper right portion of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right portion of FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37 is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b which are light emitting means.

  The LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 indicates whether or not the variable display accompanying the entrance to the first entrance 64 is in progress, and the lottery performed in association with the entrance to the first entrance 64 Results (in this embodiment, 15R probability variation jackpot (including 15R premier probability variation jackpot), 15R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, off) etc. are displayed in the lighting state, etc., or the number of held balls is displayed in the lighting state It is. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. The LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can. Further, a combination of the LED 37a and the 7-segment display 37b may be configured to display whether or not the variable display is being performed and the lottery result.

  Here, when “15R probability variation jackpot” and “2R probability variation jackpot” are obtained, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is increased and the game state is easily shifted to the special gaming state. The winning probability is increased, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 (see FIG. 2) is in an open state for a predetermined time, and the game state is such that the ball can easily enter the first entrance 64. Become. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “probability change (probability change state)”.

  In addition, when it becomes “15R normal jackpot”, the jackpot probability of the first symbol becomes normal, and only the hit probability of the second symbol increases for a predetermined period (for example, 100 fluctuations), The electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is in an open state for a predetermined time, and the ball enters a state in which it is easy to enter the first entrance 64. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as a short time and short time (short time state). In addition, the pachinko machine 10 becomes “displaced” in the first symbol, and is in a state of being prone to change (probability variation state) and not being short in time (short-time state) (both the first symbol jackpot probability and the second symbol hit probability are increased. Hereinafter, the normal state (normal state).

  In addition, during the probability change or in a short time, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time for opening the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that an electric accessory opens | releases around the time. In addition, in the case of “2R probability variation jackpot”, the jackpot probability of the first symbol is increased, and the probability variation state that makes it easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64 is set. Only the jackpot probability of the symbol may be increased, and the ball entering probability to the first entrance 64 may be configured to be in a gaming state that becomes normal. Hereinafter, this state is referred to as “latent” (latent state).

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of rounds per jackpot is 15R or 2R, but the number of rounds may be any number (for example, 5R, 9R, 10R, etc.). In addition, although “15R probability variation jackpot” and “15R normal jackpot” are common to 15R, the number of rounds may be different for “probability variation jackpot” and “normal jackpot”. For example, the maximum number of rounds may be 15 for “probable big hit”, and the maximum number of rounds may be 8 for “normal big hit”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the “probability big hit” of the first symbol is reached, the probability of winning the second symbol is increased until the lottery result of the big jackpot of the next first symbol is determined. However, instead of this, the probability of hitting the second symbol may be increased only for a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations).

  Returning to FIG. The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 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. , Passing through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display portion 83 composed of LEDs that display the second symbol in a variable manner triggered by the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 (through gate), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) A second symbol holding lamp 84 indicating the number of balls held is provided.

  The display content of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by an effect control device 117, which will be described later. For example, three symbol strings of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are scrolled horizontally (or vertically) for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It has become.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of the variable display performed in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a display screen showing an example of a variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81. The third symbol display device 81 decorates the variable display performed by the first symbol display device 37, and the symbol displayed on the display screen is referred to as a third symbol.

  The third symbol is composed of nine types of main symbols consisting of nine types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers “1” to “9” and one type of sub symbol formed smaller than this main symbol (in this embodiment). , Shell picture). These main symbols and sub symbols constitute a symbol row by arranging main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging sub symbols between the main symbols.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main controller 110 is 15R big hit, the variable display with the same main symbols is performed, and the big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured to When shifting to the “probable change state after the big hit”, a variable display in which main symbols corresponding to odd numbers are arranged is performed. On the other hand, in the case of shifting to the “short-time state after the jackpot is finished”, a variable display in which main symbols corresponding to even numbers (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are arranged is performed. Further, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 is 2R probability variation big hit, the display is changed to the probability variation state after the variable display in which the main symbols of “341” are aligned.

  In addition, the variation of the third symbol on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is displayed so that the main symbol and the sub symbol are scrolled from right to left (in the direction of arrow X in FIG. 4) with periodicity for each symbol row. Is done. Specifically, in each symbol row, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of upper, middle, and lower are displayed. In this case, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, the third symbols are displayed in three stages of left, middle, and right for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns. In addition, five effective lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, at the time of horizontal scrolling, five lines of a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right rising line L4, and a left rising line L5 are set as effective lines.

  Further, a special figure hold display 87 is provided at the lower part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, after the jackpot lottery is started, the stop symbol is confirmed in the first symbol display device 37, that is, the stop symbol (the first symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot, the normal jackpot is determined in the third symbol display device 81). If a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64 before the first symbol shown or any one of the first symbols showing a miss is displayed, the maximum number of winnings is four. The number of suspensions is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the special figure hold display 87. Hereinafter, the number of suspensions for the first entrance 64 is referred to as the special figure reservation ball number N. Note that the special figure hold display 87 is configured to be able to display four for the maximum number of hold times, but the maximum hold number is not limited to four times, but three times or less, or five times or more. The number of times (for example, 8 times) may be set.

  In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having an 8-inch size, and the variable display device unit 80 includes a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81. Is arranged. The first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol indicating the gaming state associated with the control of the main control device 110 and the lottery result, whereas the first symbol display device 37 displays the first symbol. A decorative display (variation effect) according to the above is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Instead of the LCD, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Each time the sphere passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the second symbol display unit 83 alternates between the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol). The variable display to light is performed. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the variation display on the second symbol display unit 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (the symbol “◯”), the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is kept for a predetermined time. Only in the open state, the sphere is configured to enter the first entrance 64 easily.

  The number of passes through the second entrance 67 (through gate) of the ball is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of hold times is lit and displayed on the second symbol hold lamp 84. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. A part of the symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the number of times the ball is held at the second entrance 67 (through gate) is not limited to the maximum number of 4 as in the case of the first entrance 64, but 3 times or less, or 5 You may set to the frequency | count (for example, 8 times) more than times. Moreover, since the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may not perform the lighting display.

  The center frame 86 located above the third symbol display device 81 is provided with a decorative lamp 85 for decoration and a single notification lamp 88 for single notification. The decorative lamp 85 is simply a decorative lamp that is turned on or off in conjunction with the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the one notification lamp 88 is used for entering the first entrance 64. This is a lamp that suggests to the player that the lottery result is a big hit. The single notification lamp 88 is configured to be lit at a plurality of timings based on the operation of the frame button 22 described above at the start and end of the change display, during the change, and further, so that the player can The game can be performed while always expecting the lighting of the notification lamp 88.

  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, the first entrance switch 208a (see FIG. 5) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch 208a is turned on. Then, the main control device 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. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of winning balls paid out when a ball enters the general winning slot 63 are the same. However, the number may be different. For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 may be 20.

  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, A 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 15 times (15 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. In the case of 2R probability variation jackpot, the specific prize opening 65a is opened and closed twice at maximum, but the time for which the specific prize opening 65a is opened may be a predetermined time equivalent to 15R probability variation or normal jackpot, You may comprise so that the time shorter than the predetermined time (almost short time that a ball cannot win), or the time longer than predetermined time is open | released.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a and a large opening opening solenoid (solenoid 209 (FIG. 5)). 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 large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is easy to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  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 of the first symbol display device 37 is lit in a manner corresponding to the jackpot, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, A special game 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 wins into the specific winning port 65a while the specific winning port 65a is opened. You may make it form as a state.

  Adhesive spaces K1 and K2 for adhering certificate stamps, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110) and an effect control board (effect control device 117). 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 effect control device 117, 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 the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  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 seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover 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. 5). 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. 5). 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, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6 is a block showing an electrical configuration of the effect control device 117.

  The main control device 110 controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 10, and sends various commands to sub-control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the effect control device 117, and controls the operation of the sub-control device. To do. Various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device only in one direction. Note that a command indicating the state of the sub control device may be transmitted from the sub control device to the main control device 110.

  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, counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 to CINI2, which will be described later, and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. A specific configuration of each of the counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 to CINI2 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The ROM 202 is provided with a big hit variation pattern table 202a, an out (normal) variation pattern table 202b, and an out (probability variation) variation pattern table 202c. The jackpot variation pattern table 202a is referred to when a variation pattern of variation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set when the lottery result associated with winning a prize at the first entrance 64 is a jackpot. It is a table to be. The off (normal) variation pattern table 202b indicates that the lottery result associated with winning the first entrance 64 is out of play while the gaming state is normal (that is, the state is not under certainty change or short time). It is a table referred when setting the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display performed with the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. On the other hand, the deviation (probability change) variation pattern table 202b indicates that the third symbol display device 81 is used when the lottery result associated with winning a prize at the first entrance 64 is out of play while the game state is changing or the time is short. 6 is a table that is referred to when setting a variation pattern of variation display performed in step S2.

  Here, the variation pattern tables 202a, 202b, and 202c will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 schematically shows the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type, the correspondence between the change type counter CS1 and the change pattern type at the time of the big hit, and the correspondence relationship between the stop pattern counter C3 and the loss type. It is the schematic diagram shown.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram schematically showing an example of the jackpot type table in which the jackpot type and the value of the first hit type counter C 2 are associated with each other. FIG. 7B is stored in the ROM 202. It is the figure which showed typically an example of the big hit variation pattern table 202a.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot type table is a table in which the jackpot type and the value of the first hit type counter C2 are associated with each other, and the jackpot type includes 15R probability variation jackpot and 15R probability variation jackpot. There is one 15R probability variation premium jackpot, 15R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, and the value of the first hit type counter C2 is associated with each jackpot type (group (group)). That is, the value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated every 2 ms in the process of S503 (see FIG. 18) of the timer interrupt process described later, and is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. The jackpot type is selected based on the value of the first hit type counter C2. The value of the first hit type counter C2 associated with each jackpot type is 0 to 38 for 15R probability variation jackpot, 39 for 15R probability variation premium jackpot, 40 to 79 for 15R normal jackpot, and 2R. The probability variation jackpot is 80 to 99. In this embodiment, when the jackpot is reached, the probability variation state is selected with a probability of about 60%, and the 15R probability variation premium jackpot is selected with a probability of 1%. I understand. As the jackpot type, 15R probability variation jackpot and 15R probability variation premium jackpot are distinguished. Of course, the first hit type counter C2 has a count value of 0 to 39 as 15R probability variation jackpot, and 15R probability variation jackpot is selected. In this case, the 15R probability variation premier jackpot may be selected with a predetermined probability by referring to the values of other counters.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot variation pattern table 202a is referred to when 15R jackpot common jackpot and 15R probability jackpot premium jackpot are selected which are referred to when 15R probability jackpot and 15R normal jackpot are selected. Is divided into groups (groups) based on the types of 2R probability variable jackpot dedicated and jackpots that are referenced when 2R probability variable jackpots are selected. The value of the type counter CS1 is associated. That is, the count value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated in the processing of S202 and 210 (see FIG. 14) of the main processing which will be described later, and the variation type counter acquired at the timing when the ball is won at the first entrance 64. A variation pattern at the time of jackpot is selected based on the value of CS1.

  Common to 15R jackpots are various types of normal reach, various types of super reach, and various types of special reach. The correspondence with the value of the variable type counter CS1 is 0-10 for various types of normal reach, 11-99 for various types of super reach, and various types of special reach. 100-198. Note that “various reach” means that there are many different contents in each reach. For example, in super reach, there is “rapid stream reach” that displays the flow of tide in the sea as a rapid stream. There are “coral reefs” that suddenly display coral reefs, etc. Even if that “torrent reach”, a notice effect before the start of change is added or not, and an effect that becomes a big hit by re-change is added The reach includes a plurality of different production contents, such as those that are not added and those that are not added. In addition, the various types of reach are short reach times, and the first pattern (or the third pattern) is aligned after the short reach (the so-called bita stop pattern is aligned). Is a variation pattern in which the first symbol (or the third symbol) is aligned after reaching for a longer variation time than normal reach (for example, reach that develops from long reach or normal reach, etc.). The first pattern (or the third pattern) is aligned after reaching a long variation time (for example, a reach that further develops after super-reach or a special reach where the development destination from normal reach is different from super reach). That is, since the 15R jackpot common table is a jackpot, it is easy to select various types of special reach in order to give the player a sense of expectation. However, various types of normal reach and various types of super reach are also selected. By doing so, it is possible to provide a game that can expect a big hit from any reach.

  Premier reach A to C are provided exclusively for the Premier jackpot, and the correspondence with the value of the variable type counter CS1 is 0 to 99 for Premier Reach A, 100 to 149 for Premier Reach B, and 150 for Premier Reach C. ~ 198. In addition, Premier Reach A is a reach production that suggests the occurrence of a jackpot, for example, when a fish school production that displays a “fish school” that increases the expectation level for a big jackpot is performed instead of “fish school” For example, the premier reach B is a male rendition that displays a “boy” that does not normally appear, and the premier reach C is used to turn on the one-shot notification lamp 88. Announcement production.

  2R fluctuations A to C are provided exclusively for 2R probability variation jackpots, and the correspondence with the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is 0 to 99 for 2R fluctuation A, 100 to 149 for 2R fluctuation B, and 2 to 10 for 2R fluctuation C. 150-198. The 2R variation A is, for example, a red fish group special effect in which the final 1st symbol (or 3rd symbol) stops at “341” with the “red fish school”, and the 2R variation B is Multiple fish schools where the final 1st symbol (or 3rd symbol) stops at “341” with a “multiple fish school” of turtle (3 symbol), shark (4 symbol), octopus (1 symbol) The 2R fluctuation C is a special effect, which is a one-shot notification special effect that stops when the final first symbol (or third symbol) is “341” with the lighting of the one-announcement lamp 88.

  The variation pattern at the time of jackpot is selected using only the variation type counter CS1, but may be configured to be selected using a plurality of other variation type counters. For example, whether or not to add a notice effect such as reach before the start of change or at the start of change may be selected by another change type counter. You may select how many symbols (or the third symbol) the symbols (or the third symbol) are to be shifted to stop (for example, one symbol misaligned before and after).

  FIG. 7C is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202 b stored in the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 7 (c), the detachment type includes a short lapse in which the fluctuation is completed in a short time and the reach is not established, and a long divergence in which the reach is longer than the short deviation but the reach is not established. A group consisting of various types of normal reach with a short variation time, various types of super-reach that have a longer variation time than the normal reach, and various types of special reach that have a longer variation time than various types of super-reach. It is divided into two categories. Correspondence between the deviation type and the value of the variation type counter CS1 is 0 to 119 for short out, 120 to 179 for long out, 180 to 219 for various out of normal reach, 220 to 234 for various out of super reach, and various for special out Is 235-238. That is, the count value of the stop pattern counter C3 is updated in the process of S503 (see FIG. 18) of the timer interrupt process described later, and the stop pattern counter acquired at the timing when the ball enters the first entrance 64. Based on the value of C3, the deviation variation pattern is selected. As described above, the deviation (normal) variation pattern table 202a is referred to when the gaming state is normal, so that the short deviation is most easily selected. The various types of outlier superreach and outlier special reach are more difficult to select. In addition, various types of normal reach, various types of super reach, and various types of special reach can be selected for the display of the fluctuation display of the deviation, so that the player can always perform normal reach, super reach, and special reach during the game. The game can be played in the hope that it will be a big hit with a variable display.

  FIG. 7D is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a deviation (probability) variation pattern table 202 c stored in the ROM 202. As shown in FIG. 7D, the detachment type includes, as with the detachment (normal) variation pattern table 202b, short detachment, long detachment, detachment normal reach, various detachment superreach, and detachment special reach. Various types are provided in groups (groups). Correspondence between the deviation type and the value of the variation type counter CS1 is 0 to 199 for short out, 200 to 209 for long out, 210 to 219 for various out of normal reach, 220 to 229 for various out of super reach, and various types of out special reach. Is 230-238. In other words, the deviation (probability change) variation pattern table 202c is a table that is referred to during probability change or during a short period of time, so that a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. Therefore, if a lot of reach is performed during the probability change or in a short time, it will take time until the start of the next fluctuation display, giving the player a wait state, which may cause discomfort to the player And even if it is a hall | hole, an operation rate falls and it is unpreferable. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of uncomfortable feelings to the player by starting the next fluctuation display at an early stage, so that it is easy to select an extremely short deviation during probability change and time reduction. It can also be suppressed that the rate is extremely lowered.

  Note that the variation pattern at the time of detachment is selected using only the stop pattern counter C3, but may be selected using a plurality of variation type counters together (selection of presence / absence of notice display, etc.). Further, the selection of the detachment type is configured to be divided into the normal variation pattern table 202b and the probability variation variation pattern table 202c. However, even if the game state is normal, a plurality of special figure holding balls (for example, In the case of 4 or more, 3 or more), the change display may be terminated early, so that the selection may be made with reference to the change pattern table 202c for probability change, or the special figure holding sphere A normal or probability variation pattern table corresponding to the number N may be prepared.

  Further, the variation pattern at the time of detachment determines whether or not reach is performed according to the value of a predetermined counter, and refers to a table that selects short out or long out with a predetermined probability when reach is not performed, When reaching, normal reach, super reach, or special reach may be selected with reference to a table that is selected with a predetermined probability. Of course, also in this case, a table corresponding to the value of the special figure reservation ball number N may be prepared.

  Furthermore, in the variation pattern tables for each deviation shown in FIG. 7B and FIG. 7C, when the short deviation and the long deviation are simply excluded, and the deviation is selected, refer to other tables. Alternatively, it may be configured to select a short deviation and a long deviation with a predetermined probability. Of course, also in this case, a table corresponding to the value of the special figure reservation ball number N may be prepared.

  Returning to FIG. 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 further has a reserved ball storage area 203a, a reserved ball execution area 203b, a special figure reserved ball counter 203c, and a work area 203d. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) 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 down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the 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. 14), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 13) when the power is turned on. 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, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 20) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  The reserved ball storage area 203a includes a first per-random number counter C1 (see FIG. 8) and a first per-type counter C2 in accordance with the winning timing when a ball wins (enters) the first entrance 64. (See FIG. 8), a memory for storing values of a stop pattern selection counter C3 (see FIG. 8) and a variation type counter CS1. In the reserved ball storage area 203a, data corresponding to one winning to the first entrance 64 (each value of each counter C1 to C3, CS1) is stored (held) up to four times. The specific configuration of the reserved ball storage area 203a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Although details will be described later, a winning (entry) to the first entrance 64 is detected, and each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1 is stored (held) in the holding ball storage area 203a. In this case (that is, when the special figure holding ball number N at the time of winning a prize is less than 4), the stored (holding) counters C1 to C3 and CS1 are set separately from the start of the variable effect. Based on the lottery result and the effect variation pattern that can be performed by the third symbol display device 81, the selection is made.

  Specifically, as soon as the winning of the ball to the first entrance 64 is detected, the lottery result and the variation type are selected from the values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1, and the selected lottery result and the variation type are selected. A winning command including data corresponding to the number N of special figure reservation balls is generated. The winning command is transmitted to the effect control device 117, and the effect control device 117 performs display corresponding to the number N of special figure reservation balls on the special figure reservation display 87. Furthermore, in the effect control device 117, the variation type and lottery result indicated by the winning command, and the variation indicated by the variation pattern command and stop type command received when the variable display is actually executed on the third symbol display device 81. By comparing the pattern (corresponding to the variation type) and the stop symbol (corresponding to the lottery result), it can be determined whether or not the command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. Processing for determining whether or not this command is destroyed will be described later.

  The reserved ball execution area 203b stores data (each value of each counter C1 to C3 and CS1) that is referred to when executing a process such as a jackpot lottery or a display (variation pattern) setting of the first symbol display device 37. Memory.

  When a process such as a big win lottery or a display setting of the first symbol display device 37 is executed, data corresponding to each winning (stored in the above-described reserved ball storage area 203a (counters C1 to C3) , CS1), data corresponding to one winning is shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b. Note that the shift in this embodiment means that the data is moved from the area where the data is stored to another area. The specific configuration of the reserved ball execution area 203b will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special figure reservation ball counter 203c is a counter that counts the number of times a first prize is held for the first entrance 64, that is, the number N of special figure reservation balls. The special figure holding ball counter 203c has a maximum value of “4”, and is initialized to “0” when the RAM is initially set (see S113 in FIG. 13).

  In the special figure hold display 87 (see FIG. 2) displayed on the screen of the third symbol display device 81 described above, the same number as the special figure hold ball number N is displayed. More specifically, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (the special figure reservation ball number N) increases when the ball enters the first entrance 64 and, as described above, the value of the special figure reservation ball number N. When the winning command including data corresponding to is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117, and when the next variable display is started and the value of the special figure holding ball number N is subtracted, A hold reduction command including data corresponding to the value of the figure hold ball number N is transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117. When the effect control device 117 receives the winning command and the hold-down command transmitted from the main control device 110, the display of the same number as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the command is displayed in the special figure hold display 87. indicate.

  The work area 203d is an area for storing data relating to the counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 to CINI2 (for example, counter values and the like). The counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 to CINI2 are provided in the work area 203d, and the value of each counter is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in the work area 203d.

  Here, referring to FIG. 8, the reserved ball storage area 203a, the reserved ball execution area 203b, the counter buffer, and the counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110. -CINI2 etc. are demonstrated. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the configuration of various counters, the reserved ball storage area 203a, and the reserved ball execution area 203b.

  The reserved ball storage area 203a, the reserved ball execution area 203b, the counter buffer, the counters C1 to C4, CS1, CINI1 to CINI2, etc. are used for jackpot determination, display setting of the first symbol display device 37, second It is used by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 in order to perform a lottery of the display result of the symbol display unit 83.

  The jackpot lottery and display settings of the first symbol display device 37 include a first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, a first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the selection of the jackpot type, and a stop symbol when it comes off. A stop pattern selection counter C3 used for selecting a variation pattern for stopping the operation, a first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting an initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, and a selection of a variation pattern for stopping the stop symbol at the time of a big hit The variation type counter CS1 used for the above is used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display unit 83, and the second initial value 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 (see FIG. 14 or FIG. 18), and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  These counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 to CINI2 are updated at a 4 ms interval that is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 14) or a 2 ms interval that is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18). The updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer provided in the work area 203 d of the RAM 203. When executing the various control programs, when the values of the counters C1 to C4, CS1, and CINI1 to CINI2 are referred to, the values of the counters stored in the counter buffer are respectively referred to. .

  As shown in FIG. 8, the RAM 203 is provided with a reserved ball storage area 203a and a reserved ball execution area 203b. As described above, the reserved ball storage area 203a stores each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1 in accordance with the winning timing when the ball wins (wins) the first entrance 64. It is a memory for.

  The reserved ball storage area 203a is composed of four reserved areas (a reserved first area to a reserved fourth area). The four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the holding ball storage area 203a include a first per-random number counter storage area 203a1, a first per-type counter storage area 203a2, and a stop pattern selection counter. A storage area 203a3 and a variation type counter storage area 203a4 are provided. The values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1 are stored in the storage areas 203a1 to 203a3.

  In the present embodiment, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, a first per random number counter storage area 203a1, a first per type counter storage area 203a2, a stop pattern selection counter storage area 203a3, and a variable type counter storage. Although the area 203a4 is provided, the four areas 203a1, 203a2, 203a3, and 203a4 are not necessarily provided in the reserved ball storage area 203a. For example, a new storage area is provided separately from the reserved ball storage area 203a, and a part of the four areas 203a1, 203a2, 203a3, 203a4 is provided in the reserved ball storage area 203a, and the rest are newly set. May be provided in a storage area.

  As described above, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, data (each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1) acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 is stored up to four times. However, in that case, data is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area). That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the reserved first area.

  On the other hand, the reserved ball execution area 203b is composed of only one area. The reserved ball execution area 203b is provided with a first per-random number counter storage area 203b1, a first per-type counter storage area 203b2, a stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3, and a variation type counter storage area 203b4.

  Further, details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15. However, when a variation pattern command is set to start the variation display, the reservation ball storage area 203a is moved by the reservation ball storage area forward process (see FIG. 16). Data stored in the reserved first area (values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1) is shifted to the areas 203b1 to 203b3 of the reserved ball execution area 203b. Then, the data shifted to the holding ball execution area 203b is referred to in the fluctuation start process (see FIG. 17), and the lottery winning result is determined based on the reference data, and the fluctuation display and stop corresponding to the lottery result are performed. The display is performed on the first symbol display device 37 or the like.

  More specifically, when a variation pattern command is set to start the variation display, the random number value in the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1 in the reserved first area is the first per-address in the reserved ball execution area 203b. The random number counter storage area 203b1 is shifted to. Similarly, the random number value in the first hit type counter storage area 203a2 is shifted to the first hit type counter storage area 203b2, and the random number value in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203a3 is shifted to the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3. The random value in the variation type counter storage area 203a4 is shifted to the variation type counter storage area 203b4.

  When the data shift to the holding ball execution area 203b is completed, the holding first area becomes empty, so that each area of the holding ball storage area 203a is executed by a holding ball storage area forward feed process (see FIG. 16) described later. Shift processing is performed in which data stored (suspended) in (second to fourth) is packed into an area (first to third) having a smaller area number. In the present embodiment, data is shifted only in the reserved area (second to fourth) in which data is stored (held) in the reserved ball storage area 203a.

  Here, the data shift in the reserved ball storage area 203a will be described. For example, it is assumed that the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c is “4” and data is stored in all areas (first to fourth) of the reservation ball storage area 203a. In this state, the data in the reserved first area is shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b, and when the reserved first area becomes empty, the data in the other areas (second to fourth) are each assigned the area number 1. It is shifted to a small area (first to third). That is, the data in the reserved second area is shifted to the reserved first area, the data in the reserved third area is shifted to the reserved second area, and the data in the reserved fourth area is shifted to the reserved third area. .

  For example, if the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c is “2”, only the data in the holding second area is shifted to the holding first area, and the data shift is thus completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the data shift process is not performed for the reserved areas (second to fourth) in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced. It is possible to reduce the control burden.

  In addition, you may comprise so that each data of a reservation area (2nd-4th) may be shifted to the area where an area number is one smaller irrespective of the presence or absence of data, respectively. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether data is stored (held) in the holding area (second to fourth), the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the number of data (holding number) stored in the holding ball storage area 203a is counted by the special figure holding number counter 203c, and a new winning is made at the first entrance 64. If it occurs, data corresponding to the new winning is stored in the holding area (holding first area to holding fourth area) according to the value (special figure holding ball number N) indicated by the special figure holding number counter 203c. doing.

  Therefore, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the new winning is not overwritten with the data stored (held) in the reserved area, so the data from the shift source area to the shift destination area After shifting, the data of the shift source area can be left as it is without being cleared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden as compared with the case of clearing the data of the shift source area after the data shift. Note that the data in the shift source area may be cleared after the data is shifted from the shift source area to the shift destination area.

  Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. 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 executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 18). It is updated once every time and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 14).

  The value of the first per-random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a. There are two types of jackpot random numbers, short and normal (low probability) and probability change (high probability), and random numbers that are jackpot during short and normal are There are two types, the value is “373, 727”, the value of the random number that is a big hit during probability change is 13 types, and the values are “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479. , 523, 631, 683, 733 ". It should be noted that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not a big hit is obtained from the value (random number value) of the first random number counter C1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  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 99, and the maximum value ( That is, after reaching 99), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption process in this embodiment), and the stored ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a. As described above, in the first hit type counter C2, the value of the random number that becomes the 15R probability variation jackpot (including the 15R probability variation premier jackpot) is “0 to 39”, and the value of the random number that becomes the 15R normal jackpot is “40 to 79”. The random number value for 2R probability variation is “80 to 99”, and three types of hits are determined. Therefore, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37 is a display mode corresponding to three types of jackpots of “15R probability variation jackpot”, “15R normal variation jackpot”, and “2R probability variation jackpot”, Any one of a total of four types of display modes including one type of display mode corresponding to the detachment 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 variation pattern of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 at the time of detachment. Any one of various types of super reach and various types of special reach are selected. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. 203a.

  Next, the variation type counter CS1 will be described. The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). In the present embodiment, a variation pattern at the time of big hit is selected by the variation type counter CS1, specifically, among various types of normal reach, various types of super reach, various types of special reach, premier reach A to C and 2R variation A to C. , Any one is selected. Specifically, in the case of 15R big hit, when the value of the variation type counter CS1 is “0 to 10”, various types of normal reach are selected, and when the value is “11 to 99”, various types of super reach are selected. In the case of “198”, various special reach types are selected. In addition, at the 15R probable premium jackpot, Premier Reach A is selected when “0 to 99”, Premier Reach B is selected when “100 to 149”, and Premier Reach C when “150 to 198”. Is selected. At the time of 2R probability variation, 2R variation A is selected when “0 to 99”, 2R variation B is selected when “100 to 149”, and 2R variation C when “150 to 198”. Selected.

  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 random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18), and the second entrance 67 (through gate) on either the left or right side of the ball. Acquired when it is detected that the image has passed. There are 149 types of random numbers to be selected, and the range is “5 to 153”. Note that a table (not shown) that stores a random number value for determining whether or not to win from the value of the second random number counter C4 (random number value) is provided in the ROM 202.

  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 once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18). As well as being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 14).

  Returning to FIG. 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 includes a payout control device 111, an effect control device 117, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display unit 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a switch group and a sensor group (not shown). A switch 208 and a solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side with the lower side of the opening and closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a as an axis, a solenoid 209 for driving an electric accessory, and the like are connected.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. 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.

  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. 20) 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. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  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, on the condition that the touch sensor (not shown) detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated), The firing solenoid is excited in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

  The effect control device 117 sets the sound output setting in the sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, the setting of turning on / off the lamp in the one-shot notification lamp 88, It controls the setting of turning on and off, the display of the 3rd symbol variation effect (variation display), the jackpot effect, the demonstration effect, and the number of reserved balls on the 3rd symbol display device (LCD) 81. These controls are executed based on various commands transmitted from the main controller 110. Details of the effect control device 117 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that 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 24 volts AC supplied from the outside, and drives various switches 208, solenoids such as a solenoid 209, motors and the like, a voltage of 12 volts, and 5 for logic. A volt voltage, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and among these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage, the voltages required by the control devices 110 to 112, 117, etc. are supplied to each. .

  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 DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the 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 (see FIG. 20). 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. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 20).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main controller 110 clears the backup data in the RAM 203 and issues a payout initialization command for causing the payout controller 111 to clear the backup data. It transmits to the payout control device 111.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the effect control device 117 includes an MPU 271, a ROM (program ROM) 272, a work RAM 273, a character ROM 275, a video RAM 276, an image controller 274, an input / output port 277, and an output port 278. And bus lines 279 and 280.

  The input side of the input / output port 277 is connected to the output side of the main control device 110, and the input / output port 277 is connected to the audio output device 226, the single notification lamp 88, the illumination units 29 to 33, and the display lamp 34. Are connected to each other, and an MPU 271, a ROM 272, a work RAM 273, a character ROM 275, and an image controller 274 are connected via a bus line 279. A video RAM 276 is connected to the image controller 274, and an output port 278 is connected via a bus line 280. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 278.

  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 production control device 117 is made a common part to reduce the cost.

  Further, in the present embodiment, control of sound output, control of lighting and extinguishing of various lamps, and control of variation effect (variation display) of the third symbol in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81 are collectively performed. Although it is configured to be performed by the production control device 117, various controls may be performed by being shared by a plurality of control devices. For example, the voice lamp control device controls the sound output and the lighting and extinction of various lamps, and controls the control of the third symbol variation effect (variation display) in the third symbol display device (LCD) 81. You may comprise so that it may be performed with an apparatus. In this configuration, the sound lamp control device and the display control device are electrically connected to the main control device 110, and the sound lamp control device and the display control device are individually connected based on various commands from the main control device 110. Alternatively, the control may be performed. In addition, the audio lamp control device is electrically connected to the main control device 110 and the display control device is electrically connected to the audio lamp control device, and the command received from the main control device 110 is received as the audio lamp. The control device may be configured to analyze and output a command related to the control of the third symbol display device 81 from the sound lamp control device to the display device (or send the command as it is without analysis).

  Hereinafter, the MPU 271, the character ROM 275, the image controller 274, and the video RAM 276 will be described first, and then the ROM 272 and the work RAM 273 will be described.

  The MPU 271 is an arithmetic unit as a one-chip microcomputer. The MPU 271 includes a program ROM 272 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 271 and fixed value data, and various circuits such as a work RAM 273 used as a work memory.

  The ROM 272 has at least a data table storage area 272a. The data table storage area 272a includes a display data table that describes display contents to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 over time for one effect to be displayed based on a command from the main control device 110, and a main control. This is an area in which an additional data table describing the display contents to be displayed with the passage of time is stored for the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in addition to the one effect based on the command from the device 110. .

  The display data table is prepared for each effect mode of each effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on a command from the main control device 110. Display data tables corresponding to display effects, special variation effects, and restart effects are prepared. The data table storage area 272a stores one display data table corresponding to each of the demonstration effect, the confirmed display effect, the special variation effect, and the restart effect. Further, the variation display data table, which is a display data table for variation effects, is prepared with 32 tables in total for one variation effect pattern, if there are 32 variation effect patterns to be set.

  The demonstration effect is an effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when the next variation effect associated with the start winning is not started even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the one variation effect was stopped. The confirmed display effect is an effect that is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 when a stop symbol is confirmed and displayed by receiving a confirmed command from the main control device 110 after the variation effect. For example, when the stop symbol is an out symbol, an effect of emphasizing the loss is performed, and when the stop symbol is either a 15R probability variable jackpot, a 15R normal jackpot, or a 2R probability jackpot, each jackpot is emphasized. Production is performed. The player can easily determine the game value given by the content of the stop symbol by visually recognizing the final display effect.

  The special variation effect is an effect that is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, after the dynamic display of the high-speed fluctuation of the third symbol, the third symbol of “123” is displayed as the third symbol. The effect is stopped and displayed on the device 81. Specifically, the variation type and lottery result included in the winning command, the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command (corresponding to the variation type), and the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command (corresponding to the lottery result) When there is a contradiction, there is a possibility that the variation pattern command and the stop type command are destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, so that the special variation effect is performed instead of the normal variation effect. Even if the special stop symbol is confirmed and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, if the lottery result in the main control device 110 is a big win, the actual gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state. Since the jackpot effect is started on the symbol display device 81, the player can continue the game with peace of mind.

  In addition, the restart effect is generated when the fixed symbol transmitted from the main control device 110 is not received even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the third symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variation effect. This is an effect of displaying the operated image on the third symbol display device 81. When the player visually recognizes that the third symbol is displayed in a erratic manner after the change in the third symbol is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the stop symbol is not fixed at that time. I can recognize that. Note that the restart effect does not cause the 3rd symbol to move in an irregular manner, but may rotate (reverse) the 3rd symbol on the spot, or may change the color of the 3rd symbol at regular intervals. The type of the third symbol may be changed at a constant interval in numerical order, or at least one of the plurality of third symbols stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 may be changed. The display may be changed or the type of the 3rd symbol may be changed, that is, the display mode may cause the player to recognize that the 3rd symbol has not been finalized (all 3rd symbols are completely stopped). Any display mode may be used.

  The RAM 273 stores the contents of the internal register of the MPU 271 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 271 and the work area (work area for storing various flags and counters, I / O values, etc. Area). Further, the RAM 273 includes various memories, flags, counters, and the like. Further, the RAM 273 includes a hold type storage area 273a, a hold type execution area 273b, a special figure hold ball counter 273c, a display data table buffer 273d, an additional data table buffer 273e, a time counter 273f, and a pointer 273g. The drawing list area 273h, the new hold flag 273i, the new command flag 273j, the confirmed command flag 273k, the demonstration display flag 273l, the first comparison flag 273m, the second comparison flag 273n, and the confirmed display flag 273o A restart timer counter 273p is provided.

  Similar to the reserved ball storage area 203a of the main controller 110, the reserved type storage area 273a includes four reserved type areas (first reserved type area to fourth reserved type area). In each of the four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the holding type storage area 273a, when it is determined that a winning command described later is received, a lottery result included in the winning command And data indicating the variation type are stored. Further, in the hold type storage area 273a, data acquired at the timing when it is determined that the winning command has been received is stored up to four times. In that case, four hold type areas (hold type first area) Data is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) in the vacant area of the .about.holding type fourth area). Further, when the variable display is started on the third symbol display device 81, the data stored in the hold first area of the hold type storage area 273a is stored in the hold type storage area 273a by the hold type storage area forward process (not shown). The data is shifted to the respective areas 273b1 to 273b3 of the execution area 273b, and the data stored in the hold type second area to the hold type fourth area are respectively transferred to the hold type first area to the hold type third area. Shifted. Then, the data shifted to the hold type execution area 273b is compared with the change pattern command and the stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110 in the comparison process (see FIG. 35), and the change pattern command due to the influence of noise or the like. Whether the stop type command is destroyed or not is determined. That is, the holding ball storage area 203a and the holding type storage area 273a correspond to the number of holding areas and the area number, respectively, and the data of the holding first area is shifted to the respective execution areas 203b and 273b. When it is determined that the pattern command and the stop type command are received, the data stored in the hold type execution area 273b corresponds to the variation pattern command and the stop type command determined to be received.

  The special figure holding ball counter 273c is a counter that stores the number N of special figure holding balls displayed on the special figure holding display 87 of the third symbol display device 81, and receives a winning command or a holding decrease command. Each time it is determined, the value corresponding to the number of reserved balls included in each command is updated. Specifically, every time it is determined that a winning command or a hold-down command has been received, a special figure holding ball number N acquired from the data on the number of held balls included in the winning command and the hold-down command is stored. (S1501 in FIG. 28). In the present embodiment, the special figure holding ball number N is updated based on the data on the number of reserved balls included in the winning command and the holding decrease command. The special figure holding ball number N may be updated (or added) based on this, and the special figure holding ball number N may be decremented by 1 every time it is determined that the holding reduction command has been received. Each time it is determined that a variation pattern command has been received (or each time variation display based on the variation pattern command is started), the special figure reservation ball number N may be decremented by one.

  The display data table buffer 273d is a buffer for storing a display data table corresponding to effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with a command from the main control device 110 or the like. The MPU 271 determines an effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on a command or the like from the main control device 110, selects a display data table corresponding to the effect from the data table storage area 272a, and selects the selection. The displayed display data table is stored in the display data table buffer 273d. Then, the MPU 271 increments the pointer 273g one by one, and the image controller 274 for each frame based on the drawing content defined in the address indicated by the pointer 273g in the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d. A drawing list (see FIG. 11), which describes the contents of image drawing instructions for, is generated. As a result, the third symbol display device 81 displays effects corresponding to the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d.

  The additional data table buffer 273e is an effect that is displayed in addition to the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d in response to a command or the like from the main control device 110. This is a buffer for storing an additional data table corresponding to (such as a continuous notice effect). As the MPU 271 stores the display data table in the display data table buffer 273d, the MPU 271 once writes None data indicating that there is no display object to be added and displayed in the additional data table buffer 273e. Clear the contents.

  Thereafter, the MPU 271 determines whether there is an effect to be displayed in addition to the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d based on the command from the main control device 110, etc. If there is an effect to be added and displayed, an additional data table corresponding to the effect is selected from the data table storage area 272a, and the selected additional data table is stored in the additional data table buffer 273e. .

  Then, the MPU 271 adds the pointer 273g one by one, and stores the drawing contents specified at the address indicated by the pointer 273g in the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table buffer 273e. Based on the drawing contents defined at the address indicated by the pointer 273g in the additional data table, a drawing list (see FIG. 11) described later describing the image drawing instruction contents for the image controller 274 is generated for each frame. . As a result, the third symbol display device 81 displays an effect corresponding to the additional data table in addition to the effect corresponding to the display data table. If the additional data table is not stored in the additional data table buffer 273e, None data is stored in the additional data table buffer 273e. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 has an effect corresponding to the display data table. Is displayed as it is.

  In addition to the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the effect is performed based on a command from the main control device 110. However, the effect control device 117 has a predetermined probability (for example, Depending on the value of the counter, an effect may be added. In the case of this configuration, for example, when a lottery result included in the winning command is other than losing, a production is added with a predetermined probability, or the variation type included in the winning command is special reach, premier reach, or 2R variation When there is a possibility that an effect is added with a predetermined probability when it is, and there is a possibility that an effect with a high expectation for jackpot will be performed later, an effect may be added to the effect performed before that .

  The time counter 273f is a counter that counts the effect time of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d. The MPU 271 sets time data indicating the production time of effects displayed based on the display data table in accordance with the storage of one display data table in the display data table buffer 273d. This time data is a value obtained by dividing the production time by the image display time for one frame in the third symbol display device 81 (in this embodiment, 20 milliseconds).

  Then, a V-interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 based on a V-interrupt signal transmitted from the image controller 274 every 20 milliseconds when an image drawing process and a display process for one frame are completed (see FIG. 26). Each time the display setting process is executed, the time counter 273f is decremented by 1 (see S2009 in FIG. 33). As a result, when the value of the time counter 273f becomes 0 or less, the MPU 271 determines that the effect displayed by the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d is ended, and performs it in accordance with the end of the effect. Various processes to be performed are executed.

  As described above, the pointer 273g is used for designating an address at which the corresponding drawing content is to be acquired from the display data table and the additional data table respectively stored in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table buffer 273e. Is. The MPU 271 once initializes the pointer 273g to 0 as the display data table is stored in the display data table buffer 273d. Then, the display setting process of the V interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 based on the V interrupt signal transmitted every 20 milliseconds from the image controller 274 completing the drawing process of the image for one frame (see FIG. 33). The pointer update process (see S2007 in FIG. 33) is executed, and the value of the pointer 273g is incremented by one.

  The MPU 271 updates the address indicated by the pointer 273g from the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table stored in the additional data table buffer 273e each time the pointer 273g is updated. A drawing list (see FIG. 11) is created by specifying the drawing contents defined in (1).

  Thereby, an effect corresponding to the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and when the additional data table is stored in the additional data table buffer 273e, The effect corresponding to the additional data table is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in addition to the effect corresponding to the display data table. Therefore, the presentation effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be easily changed simply by changing the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d or the additional data table stored in the additional data table buffer 273e. . Accordingly, various effects can be displayed regardless of the processing capability of the effect control device 117.

  The image list area 273h is an image controller for drawing an image for one frame generated based on the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table stored in the additional data table buffer 273e. This is an area for storing a drawing list instructed to H.274.

  The new holding flag 273i is a flag indicating whether or not a winning command or holding decrease command including data related to the special figure holding ball number N (holding ball number) has been newly received. Is turned on (see S1501 in FIG. 28), and turned off when the development of the reserved image data corresponding to the special figure reserved ball number N to the display data table is completed (see FIG. 34). S2102).

  The new command flag 273j is a flag indicating whether or not the effect control device 117 has received a new command transmitted from the main control device 110, and when it is determined that the effect control device 117 has received a new command. (See S1402 in FIG. 27), and turned off when the process of setting the image display on the third symbol display device 81 is started (see S2002 in FIG. 33).

  The confirmation command flag 273k is a flag indicating whether or not the effect control device 117 has received a confirmation command transmitted from the main control device 110 when confirming the stop display in the variable effect on the third symbol display device 81. Yes, turned on when it is determined that the production control device 117 has received the confirmation command (see S1601 in FIG. 29), and the demonstration production data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d to start the demonstration production. When the variation effect data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d in order to start a new variation effect (see S1705 in FIG. 30) (see S1806 in FIG. 31), the confirmed display data is based on the received confirmation command. When the table is set in the display data table buffer 273d (S2 in FIG. 33) 15 reference), i.e., turned off when the setting of a new display in the third symbol display device 81 is made.

  The demo display flag 273l is a flag indicating whether or not a demo command transmitted from the main controller 110 has been received, and is turned on when a display data table for demonstration is set in the display data table buffer 273d (FIG. 30 (see S1705, see S2026 in FIG. 33), and is turned off when the display data table for change is set in the display data table buffer 273d in order to start the change effect (see S1806 in FIG. 31).

  The first comparison flag 273m is a flag that indicates whether or not it is necessary to compare the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command with the variation type included in the winning command. It is turned on when the display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d (see S1806 in FIG. 31) and turned off when the comparison is completed (see S2210 in FIG. 35).

  The second comparison flag 273n is a flag indicating whether or not it is necessary to compare the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command with the lottery result included in the winning command, and when the stop type command is received, Is set on (S1904 in FIG. 32), and is turned off when the comparison is completed (see S2210 in FIG. 35).

  The restart timer counter 273l is a counter that measures a waiting period after the change display is temporarily stopped and receives a confirmation command transmitted from the main controller 110, and is a time counter 273f corresponding to the change display. 1 is incremented every time the V interrupt process (see FIG. 26) is executed (S2032), and the restart timer counter 273l is set to a predetermined value (the confirmation command When the display data table for restart is set in the display data table buffer 273d and the next display data table for variable display is set in the display data table buffer 273d, the initial value (value) is reached. 0) is set (see S1807 in FIG. 31).

  Here, the details of the display data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of the display data table for change in the display data table. The display data table is displayed at the time corresponding to the address in which the time for displaying an image for one frame on the third symbol display device 81 (in this embodiment, 20 milliseconds) is represented as one unit. This is a detailed definition of the content (drawing content) of an image for a power frame.

  The drawing content specifies the type of sprite for each sprite that is a display object constituting an image for one frame, and according to the type of the sprite, the display position coordinates, the enlargement ratio, the rotation angle, and the translucency Drawing information for drawing the sprite on the third symbol display device 81, such as value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information, is defined.

  The type of sprite is information for specifying the sprite to be displayed. The display position coordinates are information for specifying coordinates on the third symbol display device 81 on which the sprite is to be displayed. The enlargement ratio is information for designating an enlargement ratio with respect to a standard display size preset for the sprite, and the size of the sprite displayed according to the enlargement ratio is specified. If the enlargement ratio is larger than 100%, the sprite is displayed in an enlarged size than the standard size. If the enlargement ratio is less than 100%, the sprite is reduced in size than the standard size. Is displayed.

  The rotation angle is information for specifying the rotation angle when the sprite is rotated and displayed. The translucency value is for specifying the transparency of the entire sprite. The higher the translucency value, the more the image is displayed so that the image displayed on the back side of the sprite can be seen through. The α blending information is information for specifying a known α blending coefficient used when performing superimposition processing with other sprites. The color information is information for designating the color tone of the sprite to be displayed. The filter designation information is information for designating an image filter to be applied to the sprite when the designated sprite is drawn.

  In the display data table for variation, as one frame of drawing content defined corresponding to each address, one background image, nine third symbols (symbol 1, symbol 2,...) Drawing information for each sprite such as an effect expressing light insertion and a character used for various effects such as boy images and characters is defined for each address. Note that one or more pieces of information regarding effects and characters are defined according to the contents to be displayed in the frame.

  Here, the display position of the rear image is fixed to the entire screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the enlargement ratio, rotation angle, translucency value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information Since it is fixed, only the back surface type, which is information for specifying the back image type, is defined in the display data table for change. This back surface type indicates whether to display any of the back surfaces A to C corresponding to the stage selected by the player (any one of the “sand beach stage”, “underwater stage”, and “submarine stage”), or the back surface A to Information specifying whether to display a back image different from C is described. The back surface type also includes information specifying which back image to display when specifying that a back image different from the back surfaces A to C is displayed.

  When the MPU 271 specifies that any one of the back surfaces A to C is displayed according to the back surface type, the MPU 271 specifies the back image corresponding to the stage designated by the player among the back surfaces A to C as the drawing target. In addition, the range of the rear image to be displayed with respect to the frame is specified as time elapses. On the other hand, when it is specified to display a back image different from the back surfaces A to C, the back image to be displayed is specified from the back surface type.

  In the present embodiment, the case where only the back surface type is specified as the rendering content of the back image in the display data table will be described, but instead of this, the back surface type and which of the back image corresponding to the back surface type You may make it prescribe | regulate the positional information which shows whether a range should be displayed. This position information may be, for example, information indicating the elapsed time since the rear image in the range corresponding to the initial position is displayed. In this case, the MPU 271 specifies the range of the back image to be displayed for the frame based on the elapsed time since the back image in the range corresponding to the initial position indicated by the position information is displayed.

  Further, the position information may be information indicating an elapsed time since the drawing of an image based on this display database (or display on the third symbol display device 81) is started. In this case, the MPU 271 was displaying the range of the rear image to be displayed for the frame at the stage when drawing of the image (or display on the third symbol display device 81) was started based on the display database. The position is specified based on the position of the back image and the elapsed time since the drawing of the image indicated by the position information (or display on the third symbol display device 81) is started.

  Further, the position information includes information indicating the elapsed time since the rear image in the range corresponding to the initial position is displayed and image drawing based on the display database (or the third symbol display device 81 according to the rear type). May indicate any of the information indicating the elapsed time from the start of display, and the type information of the position information (for example, the range of the range corresponding to the initial position) This is information indicating the elapsed time since the rear image was displayed, or information indicating the elapsed time since the drawing of the image based on the display database (or display on the third symbol display device 81) was started. May be defined as the drawing content of the back image. In addition, the position information may not be information indicating the elapsed time but may be information indicating an address in which the range of the back image to be displayed is stored.

  In the third symbol (symbol 1, symbol 2,...), Symbol type offset information is described as symbol type information for specifying the third symbol to be displayed. This offset information is information representing the difference between the numbers assigned to the third symbols. Instead of directly specifying the type of the third symbol, the offset information is specified because the display of the third symbol in the variation effect is the stop symbol of the variation effect performed one time before and the variation effect performed this time. This is because it changes depending on the stop symbol, and in the symbol offset information from when the change is started until a predetermined time elapses, the offset information from the stop symbol of the change effect performed immediately before is described. Thereby, the variation effect is started from the stop symbol in the previous variation effect.

  On the other hand, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation, offset information from the stop symbol set according to the stop type command received from the main controller 110 is described. Thereby, the variation effect can be stopped with the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type specified by the main control device 110.

  In addition, since a unique number is attached to each 3rd symbol, the 3rd symbol is displayed as a variation symbol in the previous variation effect or a stop symbol corresponding to the stop type specified by the main controller 110. It is possible to identify the third symbol to be displayed easily from the offset information by managing the offset information with the number attached to the symbol and expressing the offset information by the difference between the digits attached to each third symbol.

  Also, in the symbol offset information, the third symbol fluctuates at a high speed for a predetermined time during which the offset information of the stop symbol of the variation effect performed immediately before is changed to the offset information of the stop symbol of the variation effect currently performed. It is set to be the displayed time. While the third symbol is variably displayed at a high speed, the third symbol is invisible to the player, and during that time, the symbol of the change effect that was performed immediately before the symbol offset information is displayed. By switching from the offset information to the offset information of the stop symbol of the variation effect currently being performed, even if the continuity of the number 3 symbol is interrupted, the player will not recognize the discontinuity of the number continuity be able to.

  “Start” information indicating the start of the data table is described in “0000H” which is the top address of the display data table, and the data table is stored in the last address of the display data table (“02F0H” in the example of FIG. 9). "End" information indicating the end of is described. Then, for each address between the address “0000H” in which “Start” information is described and the address in which “End” information is described, the drawing contents corresponding to the effects to be specified in the display data table are displayed. Have been described.

  The MPU 271 selects a display data table to be used in accordance with a command (for example, a variation pattern command) from the main control device 110, reads out from the data table storage area 272a, and displays a display data table buffer in the work RAM 273 described later. In addition to storing in 273d, a pointer 273g described later is initialized to zero. Each time the drawing process for one frame is completed, 1 is added to the pointer 273g, and in the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d, based on the drawing contents specified by the address indicated by the pointer 273g, A drawing list (see FIG. 11), which will be described later, is created by specifying the contents of the image to be drawn, and the drawing list is transmitted to the image controller 274 to instruct the drawing of the image. As a result, the drawing contents are specified in the order defined in the display data table in accordance with the update of the pointer 273g, so that the image as defined in the display data table is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the presentation control device 117 does not change the program to be executed by the MPU 271 in accordance with a command (for example, a variation pattern command) from the main control device 110, but displays the display data. The effect image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed by a simple operation of appropriately replacing the table with the display data table buffer 273d.

  Here, when the program executed by the MPU 271 is started every time the effect image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed as in the conventional pachinko machine, the effect image is diversified. Since a large load is imposed on the startup and execution of a complicated and enormous program, the processing capability of the effect control device 117 is limited, and there is a possibility that the diversification of controllable effect images may be limited. there were. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10, the effect image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed by a simple operation of appropriately replacing the display data table with the display data table buffer 273d. Regardless of the processing capability of the control device 117, various types of effect images can be displayed on the third symbol display 81.

  In addition, a display data table is prepared corresponding to each effect as described above, a display data table buffer corresponding to the effect to be displayed is set, and a drawing list is created frame by frame according to the set data table. This is because, in the pachinko machine 10, an effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in advance is determined based on the result of the lottery performed based on the start winning prize. On the other hand, in game machines other than gaming machines such as pachinko machines, the display contents change on the spot based on the user's operation, so the display contents cannot be predicted. A display data table corresponding to the production cannot be provided. As described above, a display data table is prepared corresponding to each effect, a display data table buffer corresponding to the effect to be displayed is set, and a drawing list is created frame by frame according to the set data table. Can be realized for the first time based on the fact that the pachinko machine 10 is configured to determine in advance the effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on the result of the lottery performed based on the start winning.

  Next, the details of the additional data table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram schematically illustrating an example of the additional data table. As described above, the additional data table describes the display contents to be displayed as time elapses with respect to the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in addition to the one effect based on the command from the main control device 110. It is a thing. Here, “adding to one effect” means changing the display content of one effect based on a command from the main controller 110. For example, an image that is not normally displayed in one effect is displayed. This includes the concept of displaying another effect on the one effect, changing a part or all of the color tone of the one effect, and changing the image displayed in the one effect. .

  That is, the additional data table is a drawing content necessary for adding and displaying an image that is not normally displayed for one effect displayed by the display data table selected based on the command from the main controller 110. Also, the drawing content required to change part or all of the color tone in the one production, and the drawing content necessary to change and display the image displayed in the one production are predetermined. It is.

  In addition to the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the effect is performed based on a command from the main control device 110. However, the effect control device 117 has a predetermined probability (for example, Depending on the value of the counter, an effect may be added. In the case of this configuration, for example, when a lottery result included in the winning command is other than losing, a production is added with a predetermined probability, or the variation type included in the winning command is special reach, premier reach, or 2R variation When there is a possibility that an effect is added with a predetermined probability when it is, and there is a possibility that an effect with a high expectation for jackpot will be performed later, an effect may be added to the effect performed before that .

  In the present embodiment, display contents for displaying a continuous notice effect displayed in addition to the change effect displayed by the change display data table selected based on the change pattern command from main controller 110. However, the case where it is prescribed | regulated by an additional data table is demonstrated.

  That is, the additional data table is prepared in correspondence with, for example, a continuous notice effect that is additionally set for a variable effect, and is referred to when a continuous notice command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received. Specifically, an additional data table corresponding to “foam” which is the display mode of the continuous notice effect is stored in the data table storage area 272a. Further, the continuous notice effect is an effect performed over a plurality of variable displays accompanying the winning at the first entrance 64, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot is increased as the effect continues. It is configured. In addition, the continuous notice effect can be performed even when a plurality of fluctuating displays are simulated in the fluctuating display accompanying one winning at the first entrance 64. In addition to displaying the effect image such as “bubble” over a plurality of fluctuation displays (including simulated fluctuation display), the continuous notice effect also includes “egg”, “chick”, “chicken” and “footlight” ”,“ Bushou ”,“ Daimyo ”,“ Tenjinjin ”, etc., may be displayed, or a process of gradually increasing the number of persons and objects gathered may be displayed.

  In this additional data table, the contents (drawing contents) of an image for one frame to be additionally displayed at the time indicated by the address are defined in detail in correspondence with the address defined in the display data table. The drawing content defines the type of sprite for each sprite that is a display object to be additionally displayed on the image for one frame, and the display position coordinates, magnification, rotation angle, Drawing information for drawing the sprite on the third symbol display device 81 such as translucent value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information is defined.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 10, two effects (effect 1, effect 2) and two characters (character 1, character 2) are respectively associated with the address “0097H” defined in the display data table. The sprite type (effect type, character type), display position, magnification, rotation angle, translucency value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information are defined. On the other hand, if there is no display object to be additionally displayed at the time indicated by the address defined in the display data table, this means that there is no display object to be added corresponding to that address in the additional data table. None data is defined (the address “0001H” in FIG. 10 is applicable).

  Note that “0000H”, which is the start address of the additional data table, describes “Start” information indicating the start of the data table, as in the display data table, and the final address of the additional data table (in the example of FIG. 10, “00FDH”) describes “End” information indicating the end of the data table. Then, for each address between the address “0000H” in which “Start” information is described and the address in which “End” information is described, the drawing contents corresponding to the effects to be specified in the additional data table are displayed. Have been described.

  When the MPU 271 receives the continuous notice command, the MPU 271 reads an additional data table corresponding to the continuous notice mode indicated by the continuous notice command from the data table storage area 272a and stores it in the additional data table buffer 273e of the work RAM 273 described later. Then, every time the pointer 273g is updated, the drawing content defined at the address indicated by the pointer 273g is displayed from the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table stored in the additional data table buffer 273e. The image contents to be drawn next are specified, and a drawing list (see FIG. 11) described later is created.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 10, when the pointer 273g becomes “0097H”, the MPU 271 is defined in the various data sprites defined in the display data table address “0097H” and the additional data table address “0097H”. The drawing list is created by adding the effect 1, effect 2, character 1, and character 2 sprites, and the image controller 274 is instructed to draw the image. On the other hand, when the pointer 273g is “0001H”, since the None data is defined in the address “0001H” of the additional data table, it is determined that there is no display object to be added, and the address “ A drawing list is generated based on various sprites defined in “0001H”.

  Then, the drawing list is transmitted to the image controller 274 to instruct the drawing of the image. Thus, according to the update of the pointer 273g, the drawing contents are specified in the order specified in the display data table and the drawing contents specified in the additional data table are added. Therefore, the display data table and the additional data table An image as defined is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the effect control device 117 displays an effect image (to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81) in accordance with a command (for example, a display variation pattern command) from the main control device 110. For example, when another effect image (for example, a continuous notice effect image) is displayed in addition to the change effect image), an additional data table corresponding to the other effect image to be added and displayed is added to the additional data table buffer 273e. By setting to, the effect image can be easily added to the base effect image and displayed. Thereby, for example, in the case where there are 32 types of original effect images and there are five types of other effect images to be displayed additionally, a display that prescribes an image in which other effect images are superimposed for each original effect image If a data table is prepared separately, 32 × 5 = 160 types of display data tables must be prepared. As with the pachinko machine 10, a data table corresponding to another effect image is separately defined as an additional data table. Thus, 32 + 5 = 37 types of display and additional data tables may be prepared, and an increase in the capacity of the data table storage area 272a can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to store data tables corresponding to various effects in the capacity prepared in the data table storage area 272a, and it is possible to easily further diversify the effect images.

  Moreover, after setting the display data table corresponding to the original effect image in the display data table buffer 273d by prescribing another effect image to be added and displayed as an additional data table as in the pachinko machine 10, Even when display of other effect images to be displayed additionally is determined, an additional data table corresponding to another effect image is added without changing the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d. By simply setting in the data table buffer 273e, other effect images to be added and displayed can be easily added to the original effect image and displayed.

  In addition, since the additional data table has the same data structure as the display data table, the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data set in the additional data table buffer 273e While updating the pointer 273g every time from the table, it is possible to easily specify the drawing contents defined at the address indicated by the pointer, and easily draw one drawing list corresponding to one frame from these. Can be generated. Therefore, in addition to the effect performed based on the command from the main control device 110, even when the display of other effects is determined by the effect control device 117 or the like, the effect display to be additionally displayed By defining the contents in the additional data table, it is possible to easily perform a wide variety of effects display from a small number of data tables.

  Here, the details of the drawing list will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of the drawing list. The drawing list is an instruction table for instructing the image controller 274 to draw an image for one frame. As shown in FIG. Symbol (Effect 1, Effect 2,...), Character (Character 1, Character 2,..., Reserved ball number symbol 1, Reserved ball number symbol 2,... For each sprite (design), detailed drawing information (detailed information) of the sprite is described.

  The detailed drawing information (detailed information) of each sprite describes the address of the character ROM 275 in which the image data of the corresponding sprite (display object) is stored. The image controller 274 uses the address of the character ROM 275 to The image data of the sprite is acquired from the specified memory area. Further, the detailed drawing information (detailed information) includes display position coordinates, enlargement ratio, rotation angle, translucency value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information. The standard image generated from the image data of the sprite read from the ROM 275 is subjected to enlargement / reduction processing according to the enlargement ratio, rotation processing according to the rotation angle, and translucency according to the translucency value Processed, combined with other sprites according to the α blending information, color tone corrected according to the color information, and filtered according to the method specified by the information according to the filter specification information Above, the image obtained by performing various processes on the display position indicated by the display position coordinates is drawn. The drawn image is developed in the video RAM 276 by the image controller 274.

  In the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table stored in the additional data table buffer 273e, the MPU 271 draws the drawing contents specified at the address indicated by the pointer 273g and other images to be drawn. Detailed drawing information (detailed information) for all sprites used to draw an image for one frame based on the contents of the image (for example, a reserved image that displays the number of reserved balls, a warning image that notifies the occurrence of an error, etc.) ) And rearrange the detailed information for each sprite to create a drawing list.

  The MPU 271 also displays a display data table and additional data for other information (display position coordinates, magnification, rotation angle, translucent value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information) among the detailed information of each sprite. The information specified in the table is copied as it is.

  Further, when generating the drawing list, the MPU 271 rearranges the order of the sprites to be arranged on the back side from the sprites to be arranged on the front side in the image of one frame, and detailed drawing information for each sprite. Describe (detailed information). That is, in the drawing list, detailed information corresponding to the back image is described first, then the third symbol (symbol 1, symbol 2,...), Effect (effect 1, effect 2,...) Detailed information corresponding to each sprite is described in the order of characters (character 1, character 2,..., Retained ball number design 1, retained ball number design 2,..., Error design).

  The image controller 274 executes drawing processing of each sprite according to the order described in the drawing list, and develops the drawn sprite in the frame buffer by overwriting. Therefore, in the image for one frame generated by the drawing list, the sprite drawn first can be arranged on the most back side, and the sprite drawn last can be arranged on the most front side.

  Next, referring to FIG. 12, a winning command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 when a ball wins the first entrance 64 and a variable display by the first symbol display device 37. Will be described when the number of special figure holding balls N is subtracted. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram schematically showing data included in the winning command and the hold reduction command. The data structure of each command will be described with the left side in FIG. 12 (a1) and FIG. 12 (a2) as the upper byte, the right side as the lower byte, the left side as the upper bit, and the right side as the lower bit.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a1), the command at the time of winning is composed of 2 bytes, and data indicating the type of command (for example, winning command, pending decrease command, variation pattern command, etc.) is stored in the upper 1 byte. In the lower 1 byte, data indicating the number of held balls, the lottery result, and the variation type is stored. Specifically, the number of reserved balls is indicated by the most significant 3 bits among the 8 bits constituting the lower 1 byte, and the lottery result is indicated by the lower 2 bits of the most significant 3 bits indicating the number of reserved balls. The variation type is indicated by a bit.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b1), the number of reserved balls is 0 if “000” is stored in 3 bits, and the number of reserved balls is 1 if “001” is stored. If “010” is stored, the number of reserved balls is two. If “011” is stored, the number of reserved balls is three. If “100” is stored, the number is reserved. The number of balls will indicate four. In the present embodiment, since the winning command is transmitted when a ball wins the first entrance 64, “000” is not stored. Therefore, the production control device 117 confirms the number of reserved balls in the winning command, and if the value is “000”, it is confirmed that the data has been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, and an error display is performed. You may do it. Similarly, in the case of “101” and “111”, since there is a possibility that the data is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, an error display may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b2), the lottery result is unsuccessful if “00” is stored in 2 bits, 15R is a normal jackpot if “01” is stored, and “10” is stored. If it is, it is a 15 probability variation jackpot (including a 15R probability variation premier jackpot), and if “11” is stored, it indicates a 2R probability variation jackpot. In other words, in the present embodiment, the 15R probability variation premium jackpot is configured to be transmitted from the main control device 110 to the effect control device 117 as a 15R probability variation jackpot. Although the 15R probability variation jackpot is configured to include the 15R probability variation premium jackpot, the 15R probability variation jackpot may be configured to be separated from the 15R premium variation jackpot. In the case of this configuration, the number of bits allocated to the lottery result increases, but the lottery result of the winning command in the effect control device 117 is compared in detail with the stop symbol (corresponding to the lottery result) indicated by the stop type command. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b3), the variation type is out (short out, long out) if “000” is stored in 3 bits, and normal reach if “001” is stored, If “010” is stored, it is a super reach, if “011” is stored, it is a special reach, if “100” is stored, it is a premier reach, and if “101” is stored. A 2R variation will be shown. Note that normal reach, super reach and special reach are configured to include both cases of jackpot and miss, so that each reach in the case of jackpot and each reach in the case of miss will be separated. It may be configured. When each reach in the case of big win and each reach in the case of losing is divided, the number of bits allocated to the variation type increases, but depending on the variation type and variation pattern command of the winning command in the production control device 117 Comparison with the displayed variation pattern (corresponding to the variation type) can be performed in detail.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (a2), the hold reduction command is composed of 2 bytes, data indicating the command type is stored in the upper 1 byte, and data indicating the number of held balls is stored in the lower 1 byte. Is stored. Specifically, among the 8 bits constituting the lower 1 byte, the number of reserved balls is indicated by the most significant 3 bits, and the subsequent 5 bits are unused areas. Note that the number of reserved balls indicated by the 3-bit data is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  Note that the winning command includes a variation type and a lottery result in order to determine whether the variation pattern command and the stop type command are destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like in a comparison process (see FIG. 35) described later. However, the variation type and the lottery result are simple data indicating groups roughly divided according to the type of reach and the type of jackpot. Therefore, the data amount of the command at the time of winning can be suppressed to 2 bytes, the amount of data transmitted between the main control device 110 and the effect control device 117 can be reduced, and data can be transmitted in multiple times or data transmission It is possible to suppress adverse effects such as taking time

  The winning command is a command for increasing the number of reserved balls used to display the number of reserved balls on the special figure holding display 87 of the third symbol display device 81. In this case, the command must be transmitted to the effect control device 117. The winning command includes the variation type and lottery result for determining whether the variation pattern command or stop type command is destroyed due to the influence of noise, etc., so there is no need to generate a new command, The burden on design can be reduced.

  Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 20. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process (see FIG. 13) activated upon power-on, a main process (see FIG. 14) executed after the startup process, and periodically (this embodiment) There is a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18) that is activated (in a 2 ms cycle in the form) and an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 20) that is activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. First, timer interrupt processing and NMI interrupt processing will be described, and then startup processing and main processing will be described.

  First, a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing of main controller 110. The timer interrupt process is a process that is repeatedly executed by the MPU 201 at a cycle of 2 ms, for example. In the timer interrupt process, first, various switch reading processes are executed (S501). Here, for example, the state of various switches 208 connected to the main control device 110 is read and provided in various winning ports (general winning port 63, specific winning port 65a, first winning port 64, etc.). When a winning is detected in the switch, a winning ball command for causing the payout control device 111 to pay out the balls having the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM 203.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, 1 is added to the first initial value random number counter CINI1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the first initial value random number counter buffer provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 The updated value is stored in a second initial value random number counter buffer provided in the work area 203 d 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 those counter values are the maximum values (this embodiment In the embodiment, when it reaches 738, 4, 238, 250), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in buffers corresponding to the counters C1 to C4 provided in the work area 203d 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. The start winning process will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the firing control process is performed on the condition that a touch switch (not shown) for detecting that the player is touching the operation handle 51 is detected and a stop switch (not shown) for stopping the firing is not operated. This is a process for determining on / off of the firing of the sphere. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the start winning process (S504) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S504). The start winning process (S504) is a process for storing (holding) the data corresponding to the winning in the holding ball storage area 203a when the winning to the first winning slot 64 is detected. This is a process executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18).

  In this start winning process (S504), first, the state (on or off) of the first entrance switch 208a is read to determine whether or not the ball has won (entered) the first entrance 64 ( S651). In the processing of S651, if it is determined that the first entrance switch 208a is off and there is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S651: No), this is performed without performing anything. The start winning process (S504) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18).

  On the other hand, when the state of the first entrance switch 208a is on and it is determined that the ball has won (entered) the first entrance 64 (S651: Yes), the special figure holding ball counter It is determined whether or not the value 203c (number of special figure holding balls N) is less than a predetermined upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S652).

  In the process of S652, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (number of special figure reservation balls N) is 4, that is, when the upper limit value has already been reached (S652: No), S653 to S656 Each process is skipped, the start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18). On the other hand, if the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (number N of special figure reservation balls) is less than 4 in the processing of S652 (S652: Yes), 1 is added to the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (S653).

  Next, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop pattern selection counter C3, and the variation type counter CS1 updated by the processing of S503 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 18) are stored in the RAM 203. Among the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the holding ball storage area 203a, the information is stored in each of the storage areas 203a1 to 203a3 in the area corresponding to the number N of special figure holding balls (S654).

  For example, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (the number N of special figure reservation balls) updated by the processing of S653 is “1”, each storage area 203a1 to 203a3 of the hold first area has each counter Each value of C1 to C3 and CS1 is stored. That is, if the special figure holding ball number N is “X”, the respective values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1 are stored in the storage areas 203a1 to 203a3 of the holding X area.

  Next, based on the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c and the values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1 stored in the process of S654, a winning command is set (S655), and the process proceeds to S656. More specifically, the processing of S655 is based on the counter C1 to C3 stored in any reserved ball storage area 203a among the first to fourth reserved ball storage areas 203a from the value of the special figure reserved ball counter 203c. Decide whether to refer to each value of CS1, refer to each value of each of the determined counters C1-C3, CS1, lottery results (losing, 15R probability variation jackpot (including 15R probability variation premium jackpot), 15R normal jackpot And 2R probability variation big hit etc.) and fluctuation type (losing, normal reach, super reach, special reach, premier reach, 2R fluctuation, etc.). Then, a winning command (see FIG. 12) including the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c, the lottery result, and the data indicating the variation type is set. The winning command set here is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 at the execution timing of the next main process (see FIG. 14). When the output winning command is received by the production control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure holding ball number N indicated by the number-of-holds command are displayed at the lower part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. This is displayed on the special figure hold display 87 provided.

  In the process of S656, the LED 37a in the first symbol display device 37 is turned on according to the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (number of special figure holding balls N), and the new holding number is indicated by the lighting state (S656). When the process of S656 is completed, the start winning process (S504) is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18).

  According to the start winning process (S504) of FIG. 19 described above, when a winning to the first winning slot 64 is detected by the first winning slot switch 208a, data corresponding to the winning (each counter C1) ˜C3, CS1) can be stored in the area with the smallest area number among the vacant reservation areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the holding ball storage area 203a. Therefore, in the reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the older winnings can be stored in the area with the smaller area number. Therefore, the data is given with the temporal winning order (winning order). Can be remembered.

  Next, an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 and the MPU 211 in the payout / release controller 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the NMI interrupt processing of the main controller 110 and the payout launch controller 111. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like.

  First, an NMI interrupt process executed in main controller 110 will be described. 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.

  Next, an NMI interrupt process executed in the payout / release control device 111 will be described. By such NMI interrupt processing, information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213. 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.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing start-up processing of main controller 110. The start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the main controller 110, and is a process that is executed when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on or the MPU 201 is reset.

  In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S101). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance in the stack pointer is set, and a wait process (in order to wait for the sub control device (the payout control device 111, the effect control device 117, etc.) to become operable) 1 second in this embodiment) is executed (S102). Next, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S103).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S111. 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 there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S111 also in this case.

  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 moves to S111 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 of the main processing (see FIG. 14). 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 S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111 in order to initialize the payout control device 111 (S111). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (working area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. On the other hand, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S112, S113) of RAM 203 after transmission of the payout initialization command.

  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 during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed even 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). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the payout control device 111 to the gaming state when the drive power supply is shut off is transmitted to the payout control device 111 (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interrupt is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110 described later.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main controller 110. The main process is a process for executing the main control of the pachinko machine 10, and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 13) of the main controller 110 described above, and then repeatedly executed at a cycle of 4 ms. It is processing. 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 this main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to a sub-control device (payout control device 111, effect control device 117, etc.) (S201). For example, when a prize ball command is set by the process of S501 of the timer interruption process (see FIG. 18), the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 111. Further, for example, a winning command set by the start winning process (see FIG. 19) described above or a change in the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 set by a variation starting process (see FIG. 18) described later. Various commands such as a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a confirmation command, and a continuous advance notice command (necessary for display) are transmitted to the effect control device 117. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  The transmission of output data such as commands is performed in the order in which the output data such as commands are set. Then, when the production control device 117 receives various commands output from the main control device 110 (necessary for the 3rd symbol display by the 3rd symbol display device 81), A variation effect and a jackpot effect displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 and a stop symbol displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 are set.

  Next, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S202). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in a buffer corresponding to the variation type counter CS1 provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counter CS1 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 and the third symbol display device are performed. The variation process for setting the variation pattern of the third symbol by 81 is executed (S204). The variation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the end of the variation process (S204), when the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit state, 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 ( 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 repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds).

  Next, a display control process for the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) in the second symbol display unit 83 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (through gate), the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the passing timing, and the second symbol display unit 83 In FIG. 2, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the winning determination in the second symbol is performed based on the value of the second 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, and the ball Becomes easy to enter the first entrance 64.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S207: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, 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 passed (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the above-described processes of S201 to S208 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 reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process execution timing. The updating of the initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 is repeatedly executed (S209, S210).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S209). Specifically, 1 is added to the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738, 250 in this embodiment), it is set to 0. clear. 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 buffers corresponding to the counters CINI1 and CINI2 provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, respectively.

  Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S210). Specifically, 1 is added to the variation type counter CS1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in a buffer corresponding to the variation type counter CS1 provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203.

  Since the execution time of each process of S201-S206 mentioned above changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until it reaches the execution timing of the next main process is not constant and changes. Therefore, by repeatedly executing 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 random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 20 has been executed, the process at the time of power-off after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is transmitted to the sub-control devices (payout control device 111, effect control device 117, etc.) (S212). . Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), 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. It can start from the process of S201. That is, the process can be started from the process of S201 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process when the power is shut down, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved. In the process (S101), the stack pointer is set to a predetermined value (initial value), so that the process can start from the process of 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 fluctuation process (S204) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation process (S204) of the main controller 110. The variation process (S204) is a process for starting the variation display corresponding to the data when the data corresponding to the winning is stored (suspended) in the reserved ball storage area 203a. 14).

  In this variation process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). As for the jackpot, during the jackpot game displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 and the 1st symbol display device 37 in the case of the jackpot (that is, “probability jackpot”, “normal jackpot” two), and jackpot Includes during the predetermined time after the game ends. If the result of the determination is that it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this fluctuation process (S204) is terminated without performing anything, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  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), the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (number of special figure reservation balls N) is acquired (S303).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding ball number N is larger than 0 (S304). If the special figure holding ball number N is 0 (S304: No) as a result of checking by the process of S304, S305 to S305. The process of S306 is skipped, the fluctuation process (S204) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110. On the other hand, if the special figure reservation ball number N is 1 or more (S304: Yes), the reservation ball storage area forward process for shifting the data used for the jackpot determination from the reservation ball storage area 203a to the reservation ball execution area 203b is performed. This is executed (S305), and a fluctuation start process for starting the fluctuation display of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S306). Then, the fluctuation process (S204) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  The reserved ball storage area progressive process will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, and the change start process will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, since this fluctuation process (S204) is a subroutine executed in the main process, it is executed every 4 ms. However, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), or if it is fluctuating (S302: Yes). Since the processes of S305 to S306 are skipped, the variable display is not started each time the variable process is executed, and the data corresponding to the pending winning is not consumed.

  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 the change of the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the change pattern selected by the change type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the change type counter CS3. If it has not elapsed (S307: No), this variation process (S204) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed in the processing of S307 (S307: Yes), a display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S308). Whether or not the setting of the stop symbol is a big hit is determined according to the value of the first random number counter C1, and if it is a big hit, whether the symbol is a 15R probability variation big hit depending on the value of the first hit type counter C2, Whether the symbol is a 15R normal jackpot or a 2R probability variation jackpot is determined.

  In this embodiment, the red LED is turned on in the case of a big hit (15R probability change big hit, 2R probability change big hit) that becomes a promiscuous state after the big hit ends, and in the case of a big hit (15R normal big hit) that becomes a short time state after the big hit ends The green LED is turned on, and when it is off, the blue LED is turned on. 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.

  Further, in the first symbol display device 37, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, for example, if the currently lit LED is red from the start of variation until the variation time elapses, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And a display mode for turning on the red LED is set.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the processing of S308, the change stop of the third symbol display device 81 is confirmed to synchronize with the lighting of the LED in the first symbol display device 37. A command is set (S309). Then, when the process of S309 is completed, the fluctuation process (S204) is terminated, and the process returns to the main process (see FIG. 14) of the main controller 110. When receiving the confirmation command, the effect control device 117 ends the variable display being executed on the third symbol display device 81. More specifically, in the third symbol display device 81, when the variation time elapses, the variation is stopped, and when the confirmation command is received, one variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 is terminated. In the present embodiment, if the production control device 117 cannot receive the confirmation command due to the influence of noise or the like, the variable display is temporarily stopped when the confirmation command is to be received, but the time during which the confirmation command can be received has elapsed. Even if it cannot be received, it is configured to resume the effect (the effect that the 3rd pattern sways). Details of the resumption of the effect when the confirmation command cannot be received will be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the reserved ball storage area progressive process (S305) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) of main controller 110. The reserved ball storage area forward process (S305) is a process for shifting the data used for determining the big hit from the reserved ball storage area 203a to the reserved ball execution area 203b, and is executed in the variation process (see FIG. 15). Process. This process is a process that is executed when the special figure reservation ball number N is 1 or more.

  In the reserved ball storage area forward process (S305), first, each data stored in the reserved first area of the reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted to the reserved ball execution area 203b (S351). In the process of S351, specifically, the data stored in the first per-random number counter storage area 203a1 of the reserved first area is shifted to the first per-random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b. Similarly, the data stored in the first per category counter storage area 203a2 is transferred to the first per category counter storage area 203b2, and the data stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203a3 is converted into the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3. Shift to.

  Next, each data stored in the reserved second area to the reserved fourth area is shifted to the area (first to third area) having the smaller area number (S352). In the present embodiment, data is shifted only for the reserved areas (second to fourth) in which data is stored (held). Therefore, since the data shift process is not performed for the reserved areas (second to fourth) in which data is not stored (held), the number of data shifts can be reduced and the control burden is reduced. be able to.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that each data of a holding | maintenance area (2nd-4th) may be each shifted to the area where an area number is 1 small irrespective of the presence or absence of data. In that case, since it is not necessary to determine whether data is stored (held) in the holding area (second to fourth), the number of steps of the program can be reduced. Therefore, since the capacity of the program can be reduced, the free capacity of the ROM 202 can be increased.

  Next, the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 203c (special figure reservation ball number N) is decremented by 1 (S353), and the value of the special figure reservation ball number counter 203c after the subtraction (special figure reservation ball number N) is shown. A hold reduction command (see FIG. 12) is set (S354). The hold reduction command set here is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process of S201 at the execution timing of the next main process (see FIG. 15). When the output hold number command is received by the production control device 117, the same number of lamps as the special figure hold ball number N indicated by the hold number command are provided in the lower part of the third symbol display device 81. Illuminated in the figure hold display 87.

  Next, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on in accordance with the value of the special figure holding ball counter 203c (the number N of special figure holding balls), and the new holding number is displayed in the lighting state (S355). When the process of S355 is completed, the reserved ball storage area forward feed process (S305) is terminated and the process returns to the fluctuation process (see FIG. 15).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the change start process (S306) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation start process (S306) of main controller 110. The variation start process (S306) determines whether the game is a big hit or miss based on the data stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b (values of the counters C1 to C3 and CS1), and the determination result It is a process for starting the variable display according to, and is a process executed in the variable process (see FIG. 15).

  In this variation start process (S306), first, each counter value stored in the reserved ball execution area 203b is acquired (S401). That is, the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the first random number counter storage area 203b1 of the reserved ball execution area 203b and the first per-type counter C2 stored in the first per-type counter storage area 203b2. The value, the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3, and the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the variation type counter storage area 203b4 are acquired.

  And it is discriminate | determined based on the value of the 1st hit random number counter C1 acquired by the process of S401 (S402). Whether it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode (low probability state or high probability state) at that time. As described above, at the time of normal low probability (when the jackpot probability is normal), “373,727” is the winning value among the numerical values 0 to 738 of the first random number counter C1, and at the time of high probability (jackpot probability) Is a higher value than usual), “59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733” is the winning value.

  If it is determined in the process of S402 that the game is a jackpot (S402: Yes), the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired by the process of S401 is confirmed, and the jackpot type is set (S403). In other words, in the process of S403, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, the hit type is determined which of the 15R probability variation big hit, 15R probability change premier jackpot, 15R normal jackpot, 2R probability change big hit. As described above, in the case of jackpot, if the value (“0 to 99”) of the first hit type counter C2 is “0 to 38”, it is 15R probability variation jackpot, and if it is “39”, 15R probability variation premiere. If it is a big hit, “40-79”, it is a 15R normal jackpot, and if “80-99”, it is a 2R probability variation big hit. When the jackpot type 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 end of jackpot, the jackpot stop symbol that is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set by the effect control device 117. That is, the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 is set depending on whether the jackpot type set by the processing of S403 is 15R probability variation jackpot (including 15 probability variation premium jackpot), 15R normal jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot. .

  Next, based on the jackpot type set in the processing of S403 and the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer provided in the work area 203d of the RAM 203, , Variation pattern) is determined (S404). Specifically, with reference to the jackpot variation pattern table 202a, the corresponding reach pattern is set from the jackpot type and the value of the variation type counter CS1. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is indicated by the time at which the variation display is performed. For example, various types of normal reach (from 11 seconds to 20 seconds), various types of super reach (from 21 seconds to 40 seconds), and special reach. Various (41 to 60 seconds), 2R variation (61 to 80 seconds), Premier reach (81 to 100 seconds) are selected. Each reach has a width of approximately 20 seconds, such as a notice effect that displays characters and comments before the start of the reach, various changes such as when the reach stops at the lose symbol and then changes again and stops at the winning symbol. The width is given to add the production.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S402 that it is not a big hit (S402: No), a variation pattern for removal is set (S405). In the process of S405, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and the stop pattern selection counter stored in the stop pattern selection counter storage area 203b3 of the reserved ball execution area 203b is set. Based on the value of C3, the effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set to any one of the short deviation, the long deviation, the normal deviation various types, the various super reach types, and the special special reach types.

  When the processing of S404 or S405 is completed, a variation pattern command is set according to the variation pattern (variation time) determined by the processing of S404 or S405 (S406), and 15R probability variation big hit (15 probability variation premier). A stop type command indicating a stop symbol corresponding to any one of 15R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, and outage is set (S407), and the change start process (S306) is ended to change process (FIG. 15). Return to Reference).

  Each command set in the variation start process (S306) is output to the effect control device 117 by the external output process in S201 at the execution timing of the next main process (see FIG. 14). When the production control device 117 receives various commands output from the main control device 110 (necessary for the 3rd symbol display by the 3rd symbol display device 81), A variation effect and a jackpot effect displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 and a stop symbol displayed on the 3 symbol display device 81 are set.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22, each control process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control apparatus 111 will be described. The processing of the MPU 211 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control apparatus 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing start-up processing of the payout control device 111. The start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the payout control device 111, and is a process executed when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 211 is reset.

  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).

  Thereafter, a data backup process for the RAM 213 in the MPU 211 is executed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information on the 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 S811. 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 (S806: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S811. As described later in the processing of S917 of the main processing (see FIG. 22) of the payout control device 111, 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 of S811 and S812, all areas of the RAM 213 are cleared to 0 (S811), and then the initial value of the RAM 213 is set (S812). Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to the main process (see FIG. 22) of the payout control device 111.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is set (S804: Yes) and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal (S806: Yes), the data backed up in the RAM 213 is retained. In addition to clearing the information on the occurrence of power interruption (S807), in order to start paying out a winning ball or a loaned ball, permission to pay out a ball is set (S808). Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to a main process (see FIG. 22) of the payout control device 111 described later.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 111. The main process is a process for executing the ball payout control, which is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 21) of the payout control device 111 described above, and is repeatedly executed thereafter.

  In this main process, first, a winning ball command, a payout return command, a payout initialization command, and the like transmitted from the main control device 110 are received, and a command determination process for determining the type of these commands is performed (S901). This command determination processing is processing for executing processing corresponding to each command according to various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 and received here. For example, the command determination processing is transmitted from the main control device 110. When a payout return command, a payout initialization command, or a prize ball command is received, the payout of prize balls or lending balls is permitted.

  When the command determination process (S901) is completed, it is determined whether or not the payout is permitted (S902). If the payout is not permitted (S902: No), the main control device 110 is not yet started up. In such a case, the command determination process (S901) is repeatedly executed until the payout is permitted in the command determination process (S901). On the other hand, if the payout is permitted in the processing of S902 (S902: Yes), the state return switch 120 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation is started, the state return operation is executed (S903).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower pan 50 (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 when 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 (S912). On the other hand, if the rental ball cannot be dispensed (S910: Yes) or if a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (S911: No), the process proceeds to S913. Similarly, after the ball rental control process (S912) is completed, the process proceeds to S913.

  In the process of S913, the control of the vibrator 134 (vibration motor control) is executed on the condition that the ball is clogged (S913). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S914). If the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored (S914: No), the power failure signal SG1 is received from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. Since it is not output and the power supply is not shut off, in such a case, the process proceeds to S901, and the above-described processes of S901 to S913 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the process of S914 (S914: Yes), the result of the power failure is output due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. This means that the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 20 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S915), and the command determination process is executed again in order to prevent the reception of a command transmitted from the main controller 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, since the information on the occurrence of power interruption is confirmed at the timing when one cycle of the main process of the payout control device 111 ends, the process is started up when returning from the state before the power interruption. After the process is completed, the process can be started from S901. In other words, the main process can be started in the same manner as when initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power shutoff, the contents of each register used by the MPU 211 are saved to the stack area, or the initial setting process of the payout control device 111 without saving the value of the stack pointer (S801). In (see FIG. 21), the processing can be started from S901 by setting the stack pointer to a predetermined value (initial value). 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, each control process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The process of the MPU 271 is roughly divided into a startup process that is activated when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and each time a command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received. And command reception interrupt processing.

  First, with reference to FIG. 23, a startup process executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing start-up processing of the effect control device 117. The start-up process is a process for performing various initial settings of the effect control device 117, and is a process executed when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on or when the MPU 271 is reset.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, a power-on notification process is executed (S1002).

  In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, the power-on notification process is performed to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). 33, the display lamp 34, the special figure holding lamp 85, the screen of the third symbol display device 81, and the like.

  After the power-on notification process is completed, in order to display the initial screen on the third symbol display device 81, first, effect data (or image data) corresponding to the initial screen is read from the character ROM 275 and the video RAM 276 is displayed. (S1003). Then, using the effect data, an initial screen is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (LCD) (S1004).

  Next, the power-off process in progress flag is turned on to determine whether this startup process was executed because the MPU 271 was reset during the power-off process (see S1106 in FIG. 24) described later. It is determined based on whether or not it is present (S1005).

  As described above, when an instantaneous voltage drop (instant blackout, so-called “instantaneous power failure”) occurs, main controller 110 transmits a power-off command to effect controller 117 and the like. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24, when the production control device 117 receives the power-off command, the power-off occurrence information indicating that the power-off command has been received is stored in the RAM 273 and the power-off process ( Step S1106 in FIG. 24) is executed. The power-off processing flag is turned on before the power-off processing is executed, and the power-off processing flag is turned off after the power-off processing is completed.

  That is, whether or not the MPU 271 is reset during the power-off process can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag. Note that if the power supply is completely shut off during execution of the power-off process or after completion of the execution, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so the power-off process flag is turned off.

  More specifically, the case where the power-off process in progress flag is off is a case where the current startup process is executed after any of the following three states. The first state is a state where the power supply is completely shut off. When the power is completely shut down, the data in the RAM 273 is lost, so that the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  In the second state, the power-off process (see S1106 in FIG. 24) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. However, after the power-off process was completed without power-off, the power-off process was completed. , MPU 271 has been reset. In this case, since the power is not shut off, the data in the RAM 273 is retained without loss. Further, since the power-off process is completed, the power-off process in progress flag is turned off.

  The third state is a state in which only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like. In other words, if the MPU 271 is reset without executing the power-off process (without receiving the power-off command from the main control device 110), the data in the RAM 273 is held while the power-off process in progress flag remains off. Is done.

  When the current startup process is executed after any of the three states described above, that is, when the power-off flag is off (S1005: No), whether or not the data in the RAM 273 is destroyed is determined. Confirm (S1006). Note that whether or not the data has been destroyed is that the data in the RAM 273 is normally held when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued using the data.

  For example, even if only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, the data can be used to continue the control related to the continuous chance eye effect. Here, when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is always initialized, it is necessary to start again from the initial state to determine whether or not to start the continuous chance effect. However, in the present embodiment, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, it is possible to continue using the data to determine whether to start the continuous chance effect, so the continuous chance effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the opportunity from decreasing.

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 273 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 273 by the process of S1009 described later. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 273. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 273 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 273 is confirmed (S1006: Yes), the process proceeds to S1007, and initialization of the RAM 273 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 273 is not confirmed (S1006: No), the process proceeds to S1011.

  More specifically, when the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 273 (the RAM 273 is turned off when the power is turned off). Since the memory is lost), it is determined that the data in the RAM 273 has been destroyed (S1006: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1007. On the other hand, the power cut-off process (see S1106 in FIG. 24) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power was not cut off and returned to normal, and then the MPU 271 was reset after the execution of the power cut-off process was completed. Thus, when the current startup process is started or after the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like, the current startup process is started. Since the keyword “55AAh” is stored, the data in the RAM 273 is determined to be normal (S1006: No), and the process proceeds to S1011.

  In the process of S1005, if the power-off process flag is on (S1005: Yes), the power-off process (see S1106 in FIG. 24) was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred, but the power-off occurred. In this case, the MPU 271 is reset in the middle of executing the power-off process. In this case, the current storage state of the RAM 273 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since it is difficult to continue control in such a case, the process proceeds to S1007 and initialization of the RAM 273 is started.

  In the process of S1007, the entire storage area of the RAM 273 is checked (S1007). 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 273 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 273 to zero.

  Next, if it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 273 (S1008: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 273 and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1009). . By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 273. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 273 (S1008: No), the abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified (S1010), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 273 is notified by the display lamp 34. Note that the sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the RAM 273 of an abnormality. Moreover, you may comprise so that abnormality of RAM273 may be alert | reported on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG.

  In the processing of S1011, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1011). The power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process (see S1106 in FIG. 24) is executed, and turned off when the power is completely cut off (see S1109 in FIG. 24). Therefore, when the power-off flag is on when the startup process is executed, the power-off process was executed because an instantaneous power failure occurred. Or when the MPU 271 is reset upon completion of execution.

  Therefore, in such a case (S1011: Yes), the work area of the RAM 273 is cleared to initialize each process of the effect control device 117 (S1012), the initial value of the RAM 273 is set (S1013), and the interrupt is permitted. Is set (S1014), and the process proceeds to the main process. The work area of the RAM 273 corresponds to the memories 273a to 273k of the RAM 273.

  On the other hand, the case where the power-off flag is off at the time of start-up processing is, for example, when power is turned on again after the power is completely shut down (data in the RAM 273 including data of the power-off flag is lost). RAM 273 without resetting only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 due to noise or the like and turning on the power-off flag (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). Is stored.

  Therefore, in such a case (S1011: No), S1012 which is the work area clear process of the RAM 273 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1013, the initial value of the RAM 273 is set (S1013), and the interrupt permission is set. In step S1014, the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason why the clear process in S1012 is skipped is that when only the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the work area data in the RAM 273 is not cleared but saved. This is because the control of the effect control device 117 can be continued. For example, even if only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, the data can be used to continue the control related to the continuous chance eye effect. Here, when only the MPU 271 is reset due to noise or the like, if the data in the RAM 273 is always initialized, it is necessary to start again from the initial state to determine whether or not to start the continuous chance effect. However, in the present embodiment, if the data in the RAM 273 is normally held, it is possible to continue using the data to determine whether to start the continuous chance effect, so the continuous chance effect is performed. It is possible to prevent the opportunity from decreasing.

  In addition, when the processing of S1007 to S1009 is executed, all the storage areas of the RAM 273 have already been cleared by the processing of S1007, so that it is not necessary to clear the work area of the RAM 273 again.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, main processing executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing main processing of the effect control device 117. The main process is a process for executing control related to game effects (such as voice output and display), and is executed after the start-up process (see FIG. 23) of the effect control device 117 described above, and thereafter repeatedly executed. Process.

  In the main process, first, it is determined whether 1 msec or more has elapsed since the previous determination (the process of S1101) (S1101), and after the previous determination (the process of S1101) is performed, When 1 msec or more has elapsed (S1101: Yes), an audio lamp output process for setting the lighting mode of the display lamps 29 to 34 and the audio output mode of the audio output device 226 is executed (S1102). In this sound lamp output process, for example, the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33 and the output pattern of the sound output device 226 are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. Further, in the audio lamp output process, an input as to whether or not the frame button 22 is pressed is monitored, and an audio output corresponding to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed is also set.

  When the processing of S1102 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 273 (S1103). 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 S1103 (S1103: Yes), both the power shutdown flag and the power shutdown processing flag are turned on (S1105), and the power shutdown processing is executed (S1106). After executing the power-off process, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1107), and then the process is looped 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. 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 processing of S1103 (S1103: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 273 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 273 (S1104), and the RAM 273 is destroyed. If not (S1104: No), the process returns to S1101, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 273 is destroyed (S1104: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent process. 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 by 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 273 is destroyed, the audio output device 226 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, a command interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. The command interrupt process is a process executed by an interrupt when a command is received from the main controller 110. When a command interrupt process is executed by receiving some command from main controller 110, data is extracted from the received command, and the extracted data is sequentially stored in a command buffer area (not shown) of RAM 273. (S1201), the process ends. Various commands stored in the command buffer area by this command interrupt process are read by a command determination process of a V interrupt process (see FIG. 26) described later, and a process corresponding to the command is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the V interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the V-interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. In this V interrupt process, various processes corresponding to the (command) data stored in the command buffer area by the command interrupt process (see FIG. 25) are executed, and an image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is specified. Then, a drawing list of the image (see FIG. 11) is created, and the drawing list is transmitted to the image controller 274, thereby instructing the image controller 274 to execute drawing processing and display processing of the image. Is.

  The execution of the V interrupt process is started when a V interrupt signal from the image controller 274 is detected. This V-interrupt signal is a signal that is generated every 20 milliseconds when image rendering processing for one frame is completed in the image controller 274 and transmitted to the MPU 271. Therefore, by executing the V interrupt process in synchronization with the V interrupt signal, a drawing instruction is given to the image controller 274 every 20 milliseconds when the image drawing process for one frame is completed. become. Therefore, since the image controller 274 does not receive an instruction to draw the next image when the image drawing process or the display process is not completed, drawing of a new image is started in the middle of drawing the image, It is possible to prevent the image from being developed in response to a new drawing instruction in the frame buffer in which the image information being displayed is stored.

  Here, the outline of the flow of the V interrupt process will be described first, and then the details of each process will be described with reference to other drawings. In this V interrupt process, first, a command determination process is executed (S1301). In this command determination process, the content of the command from the main control device 110 stored in the command buffer area by the command interrupt process is analyzed, and the process according to the command is executed. Specifically, when a demo command or a variation pattern command is stored, a display data table for demonstration or a variation display data table corresponding to the variation pattern type is set in the display data table buffer 273d. If a continuous notice command is stored, an additional data table for continuous notice corresponding to the continuous notice image type is set in the additional data table buffer 273e.

  In this command determination process, all commands stored in the command buffer area at that time are analyzed and the process is executed. This is because the command determination process is performed at intervals of 20 milliseconds when the V interrupt process is executed, and it is highly likely that a plurality of commands are stored in the command buffer area during the 20 milliseconds. is there. In particular, when the main control device 110 determines the start of a change effect, there is a high possibility that a change pattern command, a stop type command, a continuous notice command, and the like are simultaneously stored in the command buffer area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at once, the mode of variation effect and continuous notice effect selected by the main control device 110 can be quickly grasped, and the effect image corresponding to the mode is displayed on the third symbol display device. The drawing of the image can be controlled so as to be displayed on 81. Details of this command interrupt processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the display setting process (S1302), in the third symbol display device 81, based on the contents of the display data table and the additional data table set in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table buffer 273e by the command determination process (S1301) or the like. Next, the contents of an image for one frame to be displayed are specifically specified. Further, an effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is determined according to the processing status and the like, and a display data table corresponding to the determined effect is set in the display data table buffer 273d. Details of the display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the display setting process is executed, a task process is then executed (S1303). In this task process, the type of sprite (display object) constituting the image is determined based on the content of the next one frame image to be displayed on the third display device 81 specified by the display setting process (S1302). In addition to specifying, for each sprite, various parameters necessary for drawing such as a display coordinate position, an enlargement ratio, and a rotation angle are determined.

  Next, a drawing process is executed (S1304). In this drawing process, the drawing list shown in FIG. 11 is generated from the types of various sprites constituting one frame and the parameters necessary for drawing each sprite determined in the task process (S1303), and the drawing target buffer information At the same time, the drawing list is transmitted to the image controller 274. Accordingly, the image controller 274 executes image drawing processing according to the drawing list. Details of the drawing process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, update processing of various counters provided in the effect control device 117 is executed (S1305). Then, the V interrupt process ends. As a counter updated by the process of S1305, for example, there is a stop symbol counter (not shown) for determining a stop symbol. The value of the stop symbol counter is stored in the RAM 273, and an update process is performed each time the V interrupt process is executed. When reception of a stop type command is detected in the command determination process, a stop type table and a stop type corresponding to a stop type (15R probability variation big hit, 15R normal big hit, 2R probability big hit, off) indicated by the stop type command The counter is compared with the counter, and the stop symbol after the change effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is finally set.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the command determination process (S1301) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the command determination process (S1913) executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This command determination process (S1301) is executed in the V interrupt process (see FIG. 26) executed by the MPU 271 in the effect control device 117, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. To do.

  In the command determination process, first, after executing the previous command determination process, a new command is received from the main controller 110 to determine whether there is a new command (S1401), and if there is no new command (S1401: No), it is not necessary to execute the command determination process, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1401 that there is a new command (S1401: Yes), the new command flag 273j is turned on (S1402), and the process proceeds to S1403.

  In the process of S1403, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command buffer area provided in the RAM 273 and analyzed (S1403). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not a hold reduction command has been received (S1404). If the result of the processing in S1404 is neither a winning command nor a hold-down command (S1404: No), the process proceeds to S1405, and it is determined that a winning command or a hold-down command is received from the main controller 110. (S1404: Yes) After the pending command process is executed (S1405), the command determination process is terminated.

  Here, the pending command process (S1405) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the hold command process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This hold ball command processing displays the special figure hold display 87 corresponding to the data indicating the number of hold balls (the number of special figure hold balls N) included in the winning command or hold decrease command received from the main control device 110. It is a process to change.

  In the hold command processing, first, the new hold flag 273i is turned on, and data indicating the number of held balls in the winning command or the hold-down command is acquired, and a value corresponding to the number of held balls indicated by the data is specified. The figure is stored in the reserved ball counter 273c (S1501). In the process of S1501, if two or more winning commands or hold reduction commands are stored, the number of held balls is acquired from the last stored command. Thereby, the newest number of reserved balls can be acquired. The value of the special figure holding ball counter 273c is referred to when the drawing list is created and written to the drawing list, so that the special figure holding display 87 of the third symbol display device 81 displays the value. .

  In the process of S1502, it is determined whether or not the received command is a winning command (S1502). If the received command is a hold-down command (S1502: No), the hold command process is terminated and received. If the received command is a winning command (S1502: Yes), the lottery result and the variation type data included in the winning command are stored in an area corresponding to the number of balls held in the holding type storage area 273a (S1503). Then, the pending command processing is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of S1406, it is determined whether or not there is a confirmed command among unprocessed commands (S1406). If there is no confirmed command (S1406: No), the process proceeds to S1408, and if there is a confirmed command. (S1406: Yes), a confirmation command process is executed (S1407), and the process returns to S1401.

  Here, the details of the confirmation command process (S1407) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a confirmation command process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This confirmed command process executes a process corresponding to the confirmed command received from the main control device 110, sets the confirmed command flag 273k to ON (S1601), ends this process, and enters the command determination process. Return. The confirmation command flag 273k is set so that the display of the confirmation display effect is started on the third symbol display device 81 when the state of the flag is monitored in the display setting process and the flag is turned on. Processing is executed. Further, when the display setting of the variable effect is processed, if the confirmed command flag 273k is not turned on even after the effect time set for the variable effect has elapsed, the effect that restarts the third symbol is the third effect. A display setting process is executed as in the symbol display device 81. That is, when the confirmation command cannot be received, the 3rd symbol is restarted (a mode in which it fluctuates), so that the player has not yet confirmed the variable display, and the effect accompanying the 1 prize is continued. Can be recognized.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of S1408, it is next determined whether or not there is a demo command among unprocessed commands (S1408). If there is no demo command (S1408: No), the process proceeds to S1410, and the demo command If there is (S1408: Yes), the demo command process is executed (S1409), and the process returns to S1401.

  Here, the demo command process (S1409) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the demo command process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This demonstration command processing is to execute processing corresponding to the demonstration command received from the main control device 110.

  In the demo command process (S1409), first, a display data table for demonstration corresponding to the demonstration effect is selected from the data table storage area 272a and set in the display data table buffer 273d (S1701). Next, the contents are cleared by writing None data in the additional data table buffer 273e (S1702), then the time data corresponding to the demonstration display is set in the time counter 273f (S1703), and the pointer 273g is initialized to 0. (S1704). Then, the demonstration display flag 273l indicating that the demonstration effect is displayed in the on state on the third symbol display device 81 is set to on, and the final display effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the on state. The confirmed command flag 273k indicating “OFF” is set to OFF, and the confirmed display flag 273o indicating that the determined display effect is being performed in the ON state is set to OFF (S1705), the demonstration command processing is terminated, and the command determination processing is performed. Return.

  By executing this demo command process, in the display setting process, the pointer 273g initialized by the process of S1704 is updated, and the display data table for demonstration set in the display data table buffer 273d by the process of S1701 is updated. Then, the drawing content defined by the address indicated by the pointer 273g is extracted, and the content of the image for one frame to be displayed next on the third symbol display device 81 is specified. In the display setting process, the time of the demonstration effect specified in the display data table for demonstration is counted using the time counter 273f in which the time data corresponding to the demonstration display is set by the process of S1703, and the process of S1705 is performed. Based on the state of the demonstration display flag and the confirmation display flag set by the above, if it is determined that the demonstration effect in the display data table for demonstration is ended by the time counting of the time counter 273f, Control so that the demonstration effect is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of S1410, it is then determined whether or not there is a fluctuation pattern command among the unprocessed commands (S1410). If there is no fluctuation pattern command (S1410: No), the process proceeds to S1412, and the fluctuation is detected. If there is a pattern command (S1410: Yes), the variation pattern command process is executed (S1411), and the process returns to S1401.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 31, the fluctuation pattern command processing (S1411) will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This variation pattern command process executes a process corresponding to the variation pattern command received from the main controller 110.

  In the variation pattern command process (S1411), first, a variation display data table corresponding to the variation effect pattern indicated by the variation pattern command is determined, and the determined variation display data table is read from the data table storage area 272a. The display data table buffer 273d is set (S1801).

  Here, the determination of the start of fluctuation in the main controller 110 is always performed several seconds or more apart because the fluctuation display takes several seconds at a minimum. Therefore, two or more display variation pattern commands are not received within 20 milliseconds, and two or more variation pattern commands may be stored in the command buffer area when executing the command determination process. However, there is a possibility that part of the command changes due to the influence of noise or the like, and another command is erroneously interpreted as a variation pattern command. In the process of S1801, in preparation for such a case, when it is determined that two or more variation pattern commands are stored in the command buffer area, the variation pattern command with the shortest variation time is prioritized, and the variation that has been prioritized is prioritized. A display data table corresponding to the pattern is set in the display data table buffer 273d.

  If a display data table for change corresponding to a change pattern with a long change time is set in the display data table buffer 273d, the change effect having a change time shorter than the set display data table is actually controlled by the main control. When instructed by the device 110, the confirmation command is received from the main control device 110 while the variation effect according to the set variation display data table is being displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Since the changing 3rd symbol is suddenly stopped and displayed, there is a fear that the player may feel uncomfortable or distrustful.

  On the other hand, by setting the display data table for change corresponding to the change pattern with the shortest change time in the display data table buffer 273d as in the present embodiment, actually, the display data table is set to be larger than the set display data table. Even when a variation effect having a long variation time is instructed by the main controller 110, as will be described later, after the variation effect according to the display data table buffer 273d is completed, the confirmation is made from the main controller 110. Until the command is received, the display setting process controls the display of the third symbol display device 81 so that the restart effect is displayed. Therefore, the player visually recognizes the restart effect as an integral part of the variable effect. Then, it is possible to continue to watch the variation of the third symbol in the third symbol display device 81 without feeling uncomfortable until the stop display of the third symbol is confirmed.

  Next, since a new display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d, the contents are cleared by writing None data in the additional data table buffer 273e (S1802), and the display data for change corresponding to each change pattern Of the data table discrimination flags (not shown) provided for each table, the data table discrimination flag corresponding to the variation display data table set by the processing of S1801 is turned on, and other variation display data tables are displayed. The corresponding data table determination flag is set to OFF (S1803). In the display setting process, by referring to the data table determination flag set by the process of S1803, it is easy to determine which variation pattern the display data table for variation set in the display data table buffer 273d corresponds to. Can be judged. In the display setting process, it is determined whether or not there is a contradiction between the variation pattern of the set variation display data table and the variation type included in the winning command. The display data table corresponding to the special variation is set in the display data table buffer 273d.

  Next, based on the variation time of the variation pattern corresponding to the variation display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d by the processing of S1801, time data representing the variation time is set in the time counter 273f (S1804). The pointer 273g is initialized to 0 (S1805). Then, the confirmation command flag 273k, the demonstration display flag 273l, and the confirmation display flag 273o are all turned off, the first comparison flag 273m is turned on (S1806), and the restart timer counter 273p used in the display setting process is further set. Is initialized to 0 (S1807), the variation pattern command process is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process.

  By turning on the first comparison flag 273m, in the display setting process, there is no contradiction between the variation pattern of the variation display table set by the variation pattern command setting process and the variation type included in the winning command. If there is a contradiction, a display data table corresponding to the special variation is set in the display data table buffer 273d as will be described later.

  In addition, by executing the variation pattern command process, the display setting process updates the pointer 273g initialized by the process of S1805, and changes the display data set in the display data table buffer 273d by the process of S1801. The drawing contents specified at the address indicated by the pointer 273g are extracted from the table, the contents of the image for one frame to be displayed next on the third symbol display device 81 are specified, and at the same time, the set display data for change The image controller 274 is controlled so that the image data of the necessary sprite is read from the character ROM 275 in the table.

  In the display setting process, the time of the variation effect specified in the display data table for variation is measured using the time counter 273f in which the time data corresponding to the demonstration display is set in the processing of S1805, and the display data for variation is displayed. When it is determined that the variation effect in the table is finished, if a confirmation command is received from the main control device 110, the confirmation display effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the confirmation command is issued within a predetermined time after the variation effect ends. If not received, the display setting is controlled so that the restart effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Here, if both the confirmation command and the variation pattern command are stored in the command buffer area as unprocessed commands, if the processing corresponding to the confirmation command is given priority, the variation effect associated with the variation pattern command is generated. Since it is not performed, it is necessary to prioritize processing corresponding to the variation pattern command. In contrast, in this command determination process, the presence / absence of a fixed command is determined first, so the fixed command process, which is a process corresponding to the fixed command, is always executed first, while it corresponds to the variation pattern command. Then, the confirmation command flag set by the confirmation command can be set to OFF by overwriting, as in the processing of S1806. Therefore, the process of the variation pattern command can be prioritized over the confirmation command, and the variation effect accompanying the variation pattern command can be prioritized and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Similarly, if both the demo command and the variation pattern command are stored in the command buffer area as unprocessed commands, if the processing corresponding to the demo command is given priority, the variation effect associated with the variation pattern command is generated. Since it is not performed, it is necessary to prioritize processing corresponding to the variation pattern command. On the other hand, in this command determination process, the presence / absence of the demo command is determined first, so the demo command process corresponding to the demo command is always executed first, while it corresponds to the variation pattern command. This processing is executed later, and the display data table for demonstration set in the display data table buffer 273d by the demo command can be rewritten to the display data table for variation by overwriting, as in the processing of S1801. Therefore, the process of the variation pattern command can be prioritized over the demo command, and the variation effect accompanying the variation pattern command can be prioritized and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of S1412, it is then determined whether or not there is a stop type command among the unprocessed commands (S1412). If there is no stop type command (S1412: No), the process proceeds to S1414 and stops. If there is a type command (S1412: Yes), stop type command processing is executed (S1413), and the processing returns to S1401.

  Here, the details of the stop type command process (S1413) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing stop type command processing executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This stop type command process executes a process corresponding to the stop type command received from the main control device 110.

  In the stop type command processing, first, a stop type table corresponding to stop type information (15R probability variation jackpot (including 15R probability variation premier jackpot), 15R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, or off) indicated by the stop type command is displayed. It is determined (S1901), the stop type table is compared with the value of the stop type counter updated every time the V interrupt process (see FIG. 26) is executed, and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop symbol after the fluctuation effect is finally set (S1902).

  Then, among the stop symbol discrimination flags (not shown) provided for each stop symbol, the stop symbol discrimination flag corresponding to the stop symbol set by the process of S1902 is turned on, and other stop symbols are also supported. The stop symbol discrimination flag is set to OFF (S1903).

  Here, as described above, in the variation display data table, the type information for specifying the third symbol to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the variation based on the data table was started. As described, offset information (symbol offset information) from the stop symbol set by the processing of S1902 is described. In the task process (S1303) described above, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the change was started, the stop symbol set by the process of S1902 is specified from the stop symbol determination flag set in S1903, and the specified stop By adding the symbol offset information acquired by the display setting process to the symbol, the third symbol to be actually displayed is specified. Then, the address at which the image data corresponding to the specified third symbol is stored is specified.

  After the process of S1903, the second comparison flag 273n is then turned on (S1904), the stop type command process is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process. When the second comparison flag 273n is turned on, in the display setting process, it is determined whether or not there is a contradiction between the stop symbol set by the process of S1902 and the lottery result included in the winning command. As will be described later, the display data table corresponding to the special variation is set in the display data table buffer 273d.

  The determination of the start of fluctuation in the main controller 110 is always performed several seconds or more away as described above, so that two or more stop type commands are not received within 20 milliseconds. When two or more stop type commands are stored in the command buffer area, a part of the command changes due to the influence of noise, etc., and another command mistakenly stops Could be interpreted as. In the process of S1901, in preparation for such a case, if it is determined that two or more stop type commands are stored in the command buffer area, it is assumed that the stop type is completely out of order, and the stop type table is stored. decide. As a result, a stop symbol corresponding to complete detachment is set by the processing of S1902.

  If a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is set, even if it is actually out of place, the jackpot stop symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the player In other words, it is misunderstood that the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a big hit, and there is a possibility that the reliability of the pachinko machine 10 is lowered. On the other hand, by setting a stop symbol corresponding to complete detachment as in the present embodiment, in actuality, if it is a big hit, a stop symbol of complete detachment is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. However, since the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the jackpot state, the player can be pleased.

  Returning to FIG. In the processing of S1414, other command processing is executed. As other command processing, processing corresponding to commands such as a continuous notice command and an error command is performed. Specifically, the processing corresponding to the continuous notice command is performed by determining the additional data table for continuous notice corresponding to the continuous notice image type (such as “bubble”) indicated by the continuous notice command, and for the decided continuous notice command. The additional data table is read from the data table storage area 272a and set in the additional data table buffer 273e. Thereby, in the display setting process, the continuous notice effect corresponding to the additional data table for continuous notice stored in the additional data table buffer 273e is added to the effect corresponding to the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d. The display content of the image for the next one frame on the third symbol display device 81 is specified so as to be displayed. Further, the process corresponding to the error command is executed such that the error type is determined and a warning image corresponding to the error type is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. If it is determined that two or more error commands are stored in the command buffer area, error determination flags corresponding to all error types indicated by the respective error commands are set to ON. As a result, warning images corresponding to all error types are displayed on the third symbol display device 81, so that a player or a hall-related person can correctly grasp the error occurrence status.

  In the processing of S1401 that is executed again after the processing of each command is executed, it is determined again whether there is an unprocessed new command in the command buffer area, and if there is an unprocessed new command (S1401: Yes). ), The processing of S1402 to S1414 is executed again. Then, the processes of S1401 to S1414 are repeatedly executed until there are no unprocessed new commands in the command buffer area. If it is determined in S1401 that there are no unprocessed new commands in the command buffer area, this command determination The process ends.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36, the details of the above-described display setting process (S1302), which is one process of the V interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117, will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing display setting processing executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117.

  In this display setting process, it is determined whether or not the new command flag 273j is on (S2001). If the new command flag 273j is not on, that is, if it is off (S2001: No), it is executed first. In the command determination process, it is determined that a new command has not been processed, the process of S2002 to S2006 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, if the new command flag 273j is on (S2001: Yes), it is determined that a new command has been processed in the command determination process (S1401 in FIG. 27) executed first, and the new command flag 273j is set to off. After that (S2002), the process corresponding to the new command is executed by the processes after S2003.

  In the process of S2003, it is determined whether or not the new hold flag 273i is on (S2003). If the new hold flag 273i is on (S2003: Yes), the command at the time of winning or the hold decrease is determined in the previous command determination process. It is determined that the command has been processed, and the hold image setting process is executed (S2004).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 34, details of the hold image setting process will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the hold image setting process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. In this reserved image setting process, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the number of held balls (special figure holding number N) notified from the main control device 110 in accordance with the processing of the winning command or the hold-down command is set to the third. This is a process for developing image data to be displayed on the special figure hold display 87 of the symbol display device 81.

  In the reserved image setting process, first, the special figure reservation ball counter 273c is referred to, and the number of reserved balls corresponding to the number of the reserved balls corresponding to the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 273c is stored in the special figure hold of the third symbol display device 81. The reserved image data to be displayed on the display 87 is expanded (S2101). In the task processing (see S1303 in FIG. 26), the type of sprite (display object) constituting the reserved image is specified based on the developed reserved image data, and the display coordinate position and Various parameters necessary for drawing such as an enlargement ratio and a rotation angle are determined. After the process of S2101, the new hold flag 273i is set to OFF (S2102), and the process returns to the display setting process.

  Returning to FIG. After the hold image setting process (S2004), or in the process of S2003, if it is determined that the new hold flag 273i is not on, that is, is off (S2003: No), then the first or second comparison It is determined whether or not at least one of the flags 273m and 273n is on (S2005). If at least one of the first or second comparison flags 273m and 273n is on (S2005: Yes), a comparison process is executed (S2006).

  Here, the details of the comparison process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing comparison processing executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This comparison processing is based on the variation pattern command, the variation type by the variation display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d and the variation type included in the winning command, or the stop symbol set by the stop type command processing. And the lottery result included in the command at the time of winning is inconsistent, a special variation that causes the 3rd symbol to be displayed at high speed until the change effect is received until the confirmation command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received. This is a process for changing to a production.

  In the comparison process, first, it is determined whether or not the first comparison flag 273m is turned on (S2201). If the first comparison flag 273m is turned on (S2201: Yes), the process proceeds to S2202. If the 1 comparison flag 273m is not turned on, that is, if it is turned off (S2201: No), the process proceeds to S2204.

  In the process of S2202, the display data table for change stored in the display data table buffer 273d is specified from the data table determination flag set to the ON state among the data table determination flags, and the specified display for change is specified. The variation type based on the data table is specified (S2202).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the variation type based on the display data table for variation identified by the process of S2202 matches the variation type included in the winning command (S2203), and if both variation types match. (S2203: Yes), the process proceeds to S2204, and if both the variation types do not match (S2203: No), the process proceeds to S2207. The display data table for fluctuation is prepared for each fluctuation pattern, and each fluctuation pattern is prepared according to the fluctuation type, such as short deviation, long deviation, normal reach, super reach, and special reach. Has been. Therefore, in the process of S2203, for example, when the variation display data table is the variation type for losing, but the variation type indicated by the winning command is for various reach, it is determined that they do not match. .

  Next, in the process of S2204, it is determined whether or not the second comparison flag 273n is turned on (S2204). If the second comparison flag 273n is turned on (S2204: Yes), the process proceeds to S2205. If the second comparison flag 273n is not turned on, that is, if it is turned off (S2204: No), the comparison process is terminated as it is.

  In the processing of S2205, the stop symbol discrimination flag set to the ON state is specified from the stop symbol discrimination flags, and the set stop symbol is specified from the specified stop symbol discrimination flag (S2205). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol specified in the process of S2205 matches the lottery result included in the winning command (S2206). If they match (S2206: Yes), the comparison process is ended as it is. If they do not match (S2206: No), the process proceeds to S2207 as in the case where the variation types do not match. For the stop symbols, there are prepared for disengagement of broken eyes, odd-numbered symbols for 15R probability variation jackpots, even-numbered symbols for 15R normal jackpots, and “341” for 2R probability variation jackpots. In this embodiment, the 15R probability variation jackpot of the winning command includes the 15R probability variation premium jackpot and is transmitted. Therefore, in the process of S2205, the specified stop symbol and the lottery result of the command at the time of winning are compared depending on whether they are out of place, 15R probability variation big hit, 15R normal big hit or 2R probability big hit. For example, in the process of S2205, it is determined that there is no match if the lottery result indicated by the winning command shows some jackpot even though the specified stop symbol corresponds to the off symbol. To do.

  In the processing of S2207, the special variation display data table in which special variation is defined is set in the display data table buffer 273d, and the contents are cleared by writing None data in the additional data table buffer 273e (S2207). .

  Next, a stop symbol discrimination flag corresponding to a special stop symbol (for example, symbols displayed as “1”, “2”, “3”) is turned on, and a stop symbol discrimination flag corresponding to another stop symbol is turned off. The time data corresponding to the effect time of the special variation effect is set in the time counter 273f with reference to the effect time indicated by the change pattern (S2209). Then, the pointer 273g is initialized to 0 (S2210), the comparison flags 273m and 273n are set to OFF (S2211), and the process returns to the display setting process.

  The time counter 273f is set to a value corresponding to the effect time of the special variation effect. For example, until the confirmation command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received, the third symbol is displayed at high speed. It may be displayed in a variable manner. In this case, the production time is set to a long time (for example, 3 minutes). Specifically, the time counter 273f has 3 minutes (180000) as time data corresponding to the production time of the special variation production. (Milliseconds) ÷ 20 milliseconds = 9000 is set.

  As described above, when the variation type based on the variation display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d is inconsistent with the variation type included in the winning command, and is set based on the stop type command. When the stop symbol and the lottery result included in the winning command are contradictory, the special variation display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d, and the third symbol display device 81 has the third symbol. Since the special stop symbol continues to fluctuate at a high speed, the special stop symbol is displayed on the third symbol display 81 when the confirmation command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received. it can.

  Here, in the case where the variation pattern and the lottery result included in the winning command are not the same as the stop symbol designated by the variation type and stop type commands designated by the variation pattern command, the main control device 110 in the effect control device 117. There is a possibility that the variation effect and the final display effect cannot be performed by correctly reflecting the result of the lottery performed in step (b). On the other hand, in this pachinko machine 10, a special variation effect is performed in such a case, and a special stop symbol indicating a special deviation is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 after the variation display. Even if the result of the lottery at 110 is off, it is possible to prevent the jackpot confirmed display effect from being erroneously performed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, even though the 3rd symbol display device 81 stops at the 3rd symbol corresponding to the jackpot, a state where no jackpot is given does not occur, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable, and the pachinko machine 10 It is also possible to suppress a decrease in reliability. Even if the special stop symbol is confirmed and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, if the lottery result in the main controller 110 is a big hit, the actual gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the big hit, so the player The game can be continued with peace of mind, and a new game can be provided that may cause a big hit after the special stop symbol is stopped.

  In the comparison processing of the present embodiment, the first comparison flag 273m is compared first and the second comparison flag 273n is compared later. However, the second comparison flag 273n is compared first and the first comparison flag 273n is compared first. The comparison flag 273m may be configured to be compared later. In this case, the second comparison flag 273n is compared first, and it can be determined with priority whether or not the stop symbol corresponds to the lottery result. That is, by changing the order in which the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are determined, it is possible to easily change whether to give priority to the variation type or stop symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the variation type included in the winning command and the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command (corresponding to the variation type), and the lottery result included in the winning command and the stop type command are used. However, it may be configured to compare either the variation type or the lottery result.

  Returning to FIG. After the comparison process (S2006) or in the process of S2005, if it is determined that both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are not on, that is, both are off (S2005: No). Next, the process proceeds to S2007.

  In S2007, pointer update processing is executed (S2007). Here, the details of the pointer update processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing pointer update processing executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117. This pointer update processing is performed by updating the pointer 273g that designates an address at which the corresponding drawing content is to be acquired from the display data table and the additional data table stored in the respective display data table buffer 273d and additional data table buffer 273e. It is a process to perform.

  In this pointer update process, first, 1 is added to the pointer 273g (S2301). That is, the updating process is performed so that the pointer 273g is incremented by 1 every time the V interrupt process is executed. Further, as described above, in the various data tables, the start information is described in the address “0000H”, and the substance of each data is specified after the address “0001H”. When the value of the pointer 273g is initialized to 0 as it is stored in the data table buffer 273d, the value is updated to 1 by this pointer update processing. Substantial data can be read from the data table.

  After updating the value of the pointer 273g by the processing of S2301, next, in the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d, whether or not the data at the address indicated by the updated pointer 273g is End information. Is discriminated (S2302). As a result, if it is End information (S2302: Yes), it means that in the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d, the pointer 273g has been updated past the address where the entity data is described.

  Accordingly, it is determined whether the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d is a demonstration display data table or a restart display data table (S2303), and the demonstration display data table or the restart display data is determined. If it is a table (S2303: Yes), the pointer is set to 1 (S2304), and the time corresponding to the presentation time of the demonstration display data table or the restart display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d. Data is set in the time counter 273f (S2305), and the process proceeds to S2307. Thereby, in the display setting process, the drawing contents can be developed in order from the top of the demonstration display data table or the restart display data table, so that the demonstration effect or the restart effect is repeated on the third symbol display device 81. Can be displayed.

  On the other hand, in the process of S2303, when it is determined that the display data table stored in the display data table buffer 273d is neither a demonstration display data table nor a restart display data table (S2303: No), the pointer 273g The value is subtracted by 1 (S2306), and the process proceeds to S2307. Thus, in the display setting process, when a display data table other than the demonstration display data table and the restart display data table, for example, a display data table for change or a fixed display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d. Since the drawing content of the previous address in which End information is written is always expanded, the third symbol display device 81 displays the image in a state stopped at the last image defined by the display data table. be able to.

  As a result of the processing of S2302, in the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d, when it is determined that the data at the address indicated by the updated pointer 273g by the processing of S2301 is not End information, S2303 to S2305 Is skipped, and the process proceeds to S2307.

  In the process of S2307, it is determined whether or not the confirmed command flag 273k is on (S2307). If the confirmed command flag 273k is not on and is off (S2307: No), the pointer update process is terminated as it is. Return to the display setting process. On the other hand, if the confirmed command flag 273k is on (S2307: Yes), it means that the confirmed command has been received from the main control device 110, so that the End information is displayed in the display data buffer set in the display data table buffer 273d. The value of the pointer 273g is set to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the stored end position address (S2308), the value of the time counter is set to 1 (S2309), and the process returns to the display setting process. Thereby, when the confirmation command is received, the display setting process can expand the drawing content defined at the end of the set display data table and control the start of the confirmation display effect.

  Returning to FIG. After the pointer update process, the drawing contents at the address indicated by the pointer 273g updated by the pointer update process are expanded from the display data table and the additional data table set in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data table buffer 273e. (S2008). In the task processing (see S1303 in FIG. 26), the types of sprites (display objects) constituting the image are specified based on the drawing content expanded in the processing of S2008, together with the hold image and warning image previously expanded. In addition, for each sprite, various parameters necessary for drawing such as a display coordinate position, an enlargement ratio, and a rotation angle are determined. If None data is described in the additional data table, the subsequent processing is executed assuming that there is no sprite to be added. When the additional data table buffer 273e is cleared with None data, the None data is always expanded from the additional data table buffer 273e.

  Next, 1 is subtracted from the value of the time counter 273f (S2009), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time counter 273f after the subtraction is 0 or less (S2010). If the value of the time counter 273f is 1 or more (S2010: No), the display setting process is terminated as it is and the process returns to the V interrupt process. Although it is actually impossible to receive a confirmation command before the value of the time counter 273f becomes 0 or less, as described above, the variation pattern command is destroyed by the influence of noise or the like, and the actual variation time is exceeded. A long variation time may be set. Therefore, in the present embodiment, although illustration is omitted, when the confirmation command is received before the value of the time counter 273f becomes 0 or less, the third symbol display device 81 of the third symbol display device 81 is based on the confirmation command. In order to confirm and display the three symbols, the process proceeds to S2012. Specifically, after the value of the time counter 273f is decremented by 1 in the process of S2009 and before the process of S2010 or after the process of S2010 is determined No, the confirmation command flag 273k is turned on. If it is ON, the process proceeds to S2012. Further, if the confirmation command is received before the time counter 273f becomes 0 or less, the influence of noise or the like is considered. In this case, the display data table to be confirmed and displayed with the special symbol “123”. May be set in the display data table buffer 273d.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time counter 273f is equal to or less than 0 (S2010: Yes), it means that the production effect time corresponding to the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d has elapsed. At this time, if the display data table for variation is set in the display data table buffer 273d, the confirmation command should be transmitted from the main control device 110 in accordance with the end of the effect, so the subsequent processing of S2715 Then, it is confirmed whether or not the confirmed command flag 273k is on (S2011).

  As a result, if the confirmed command flag 273k is on (S2011: Yes), it means that a confirmed command has been received from the main control device 110. Therefore, first, a confirmed display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d. By writing None data to the additional data table buffer 273e, the contents are cleared (S2012). Next, time data corresponding to the effect time of the final display is set in the time counter 273f (S2013), and the value of the pointer 273g is initialized to 0 (S2014). Then, the confirmation command flag 273k is set to OFF (S2015), and after the confirmation display flag 273o indicating that the confirmation display effect is being performed in the ON state is set to ON (S2016), the content of the stop symbol determination flag is kept as it is. It copies to the last stop symbol discrimination flag provided in RAM273 (S2017), and returns to V interruption processing.

  Thereby, when a display data table for change is set in the display data table buffer 273d, etc., when a confirmation command is received from the main controller 110 at the end of the effect, the stop symbol of the change effect is displayed. The drawing content can be set so that the final display effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Moreover, the effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 can be easily changed into a fixed display effect only by changing the display data table set to the display data table buffer 273d to a fixed display data table. And, compared with the case where the display contents are changed by starting another program as in the prior art, the program does not become complicated and bloated, and therefore, the MPU 271 is not overloaded. Regardless of the processing capability of the effect control device 117, various effect images can be displayed on the third symbol display 81.

  The previous stop symbol determination flag set by the processing of S2017 is used to specify the third symbol to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the next variation effect. That is, as described above, the display of the third symbol in the variation effect changes depending on the stop symbol of the variation effect performed one time before. In the variation display data table, the variation based on the data table The symbol offset information from the stop symbol of the variation effect performed one time before is described until a predetermined time elapses after the start of. In the task process (see S1303 in FIG. 26), the stop pattern of the change effect performed one time before from the previous stop pattern determination flag set by the process in S2017 until the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change. The third symbol to be actually displayed is specified by adding symbol offset information acquired by the display setting process to the specified stop symbol. Thereby, the variation effect is started from the stop symbol in the previous variation effect.

  On the other hand, if the confirmation command flag 273k is not on but off in the processing of S2011 (S2011: No), it is determined whether or not the confirmation display flag 273o is on (S2021). If the confirmed display flag 273o is on (S2021: Yes), the effect time for the confirmed display effect set between the processes of S2012 to S2017 has elapsed, and the stop symbol has been confirmed and displayed. Therefore, after the confirmation display flag 273o is set to OFF (S2022), the demonstration display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d (S2023), and then time data corresponding to the presentation time of the data display is set. The time counter 273f is set (S2024). Then, the pointer 273g is initialized to 0 (S2025), a demonstration display flag indicating that the demonstration effect is being performed in the on state is set to on 273l (S2026), and the V interrupt process is terminated.

  By this, if the display variation pattern command indicating the start of the next variation effect or the display demonstration effect command indicating the start of the demonstration effect is not received by the end of the final display effect, automatically, The drawing content can be set so that the demonstration effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  It should be noted that the condition satisfying the branching condition of S2021: Yes is when a confirmed display effect is being performed. In this case, the content of the additional data table buffer 273e is cleared by the processing of S2012. Therefore, in the process of S2023, the clear process of those data table buffers is omitted. Thereby, the processing load in the MPU 271 can be reduced.

  If the confirmation display flag 273o is not on but off (S2021: No) in the process of S2021, it is then determined whether or not the demonstration display flag 273l is on (S2031). If the demonstration display flag 273l is on (S2031: Yes), the result of determination in the processing of S2010 (S2010: Yes) means that the demonstration effect has ended, so the display setting process is terminated as it is, Return to V interrupt processing. In this case, as described above, various settings are performed by the pointer update process executed in the next V interrupt process so that the demonstration effect is started again. Until it is received, the demonstration effect can be repeatedly displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, in the process of S2031, when the demonstration display flag 273l is not on but off (S2031: No), the change effect has been completed in a state where the confirmation command has not been received from the main control device 110. Means. Therefore, if the confirmation command is not received even after a lapse of a predetermined time from the end of the change effect, the display data table for change corresponding to the change effect is set in the display data table buffer 273d in order to start the restart effect. Accordingly, 1 is added to the restart timer counter initialized to 0 (S2032), and it is determined whether or not the value of the restart timer counter 273p after the addition has reached a predetermined value (S2033).

  If the restart timer counter 273p is not a predetermined value (S2033: No), the display setting process is terminated and the process returns to the V interrupt process. If the restart timer counter 273p has a predetermined value (S2033: Yes), the restart display data table is set in the display data table buffer 273d, and the None data is written in the additional data table buffer 273e. Is cleared (S2034). Then, time data corresponding to the effect time of the restart effect is set in the time counter 273f (S2035), the value of the pointer 273g is initialized to 0 (S2036), and the process returns to the V interrupt process.

  Thereby, in the production | presentation control apparatus 117, when the fixed command transmitted from the main control apparatus 110 is not received even if predetermined time passes after a 3rd symbol is stopped and displayed with the completion | finish of a fluctuation | variation production, it repeats. The drawing contents can be set so that the start effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the restart effect is an effect of causing the third symbol display device 81 to display an image obtained by shaking the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81. If it is visually recognized that the third symbol is displayed in an irregular manner after is stopped and displayed, it can be recognized that the stopped symbol is not fixed at that time.

  In addition, after the last drawing content prescribed | regulated by the restart display data table is expand | deployed, the drawing content is expand | deployed again from the head of the restart display data table by the above-mentioned pointer update process. Therefore, the restart effect can be repeatedly displayed on the third symbol display device 81 until a confirmation command is received or a new variation pattern command or demo command is received.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the image which shakes the 3rd symbol is displayed on the 3rd symbol table apparatus 81 as a restart effect, you may restart a variable display. In this case, a specific display data table for restart may be prepared, or a display data table for detachment (short deviation or long deviation) may be used. The player recognizes this as a special variable display because the variable display is resumed even though the third symbol is temporarily stopped. Therefore, even when the confirmation command cannot be received from the main controller 110, the player can recognize that the variation display of the third symbol is in progress (recognize that the third symbol has not been confirmed). Furthermore, since a simulated continuous performance will be performed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the jackpot. Also, as a replay effect, the 3rd symbol may be rotated (reversed) on the spot, the 3rd symbol color may be changed at regular intervals, and the 3rd symbol type may be changed in order. Or at least one of the plurality of third symbols stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 may be changed, the rotation operation, the color change, and the third symbol type change. In other words, any display mode may be used as long as it allows the player to recognize that the 3rd symbol is not confirmed (all 3rd symbols are completely stopped).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the details of the above-described drawing process (S1304) which is one process of the V interrupt process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a drawing process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117.

  In the drawing process, various sprite types constituting one frame determined in the task process (S1303) and parameters necessary for drawing each sprite (display position coordinates, enlargement ratio, rotation angle, translucency value, α blending information) , Color information, filter designation information), the drawing list shown in FIG. 11 is generated (S2401). That is, in the process of S2401, the address of the ROM 275 storing the image data of the sprite is specified for each sprite from the types of the various sprites constituting one frame determined by the task process. Parameters necessary for the sprite determined by the task processing are associated with the ROM 275 address. Then, after rearranging each sprite in the order of the sprite that should be placed on the front side from the sprite that should be placed on the back side in the image for one frame, the details for each sprite in the order of the sprite after the rearrangement As the drawing information (detailed information), the drawing list is generated by describing the address of the ROM 275 storing the image data of the sprite and the parameters necessary for drawing the sprite.

  When the drawing list is generated, the generated drawing list and drawing target buffer information are transmitted to the image controller (S2402). Based on the drawing list received from the MPU 271, the image controller 274 draws images in order from the sprite described at the top of the drawing list, and develops the images by overwriting the frame buffer designated by the drawing target buffer information. Thereby, in the image for one frame generated by the drawing list, the sprite drawn first can be arranged on the most back side, and the sprite drawn last can be arranged on the most front side.

  The image controller 274 reads the image information of the previously developed image from a frame buffer different from the frame buffer instructed by the drawing target buffer information, and outputs the image information together with the drive signal to the third symbol display device 81. Send to. As a result, the developed image in the frame buffer can be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Further, while developing the image drawn in one frame buffer, the image developed from one frame buffer can be displayed on the third symbol display 81, and the drawing process and the display process are processed simultaneously in parallel. Can do.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variation type indicated by the variation display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d based on the variation pattern command, and the winning command If the variation type included is inconsistent, and if the stop symbol set based on the stop type command is inconsistent with the lottery result included in the winning command, the special variation display data table is displayed. A variation effect is set in the display data table buffer 273d, and the third symbol display device 81 continues to fluctuate at a high speed at the third symbol display device 81 and is stopped and displayed at a special stop symbol (the third symbol of "123").

  Here, in the case where there is no contradiction between the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command and the stop symbol specified by the stop type command, and the variation type and lottery result included in the winning command, the effect control device 117 has the main control device 110. There is a possibility that the variation effect and the final display effect cannot be performed by correctly reflecting the result of the lottery performed in step (b). On the other hand, in this pachinko machine 10, a special variation effect is performed in such a case, and a special stop symbol indicating a special deviation is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 after the variation display. Even if the result of the lottery at 110 is off, it is possible to prevent the jackpot confirmed display effect from being erroneously performed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, even though the 3rd symbol display device 81 stops at the 3rd symbol corresponding to the jackpot, a state where no jackpot is given does not occur, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable, and the pachinko machine 10 It is also possible to suppress a decrease in reliability. Even if the special stop symbol is confirmed and displayed on the third symbol display device 81, if the lottery result in the main controller 110 is a big hit, the actual gaming state in the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the big hit, so the player The game can be continued with peace of mind, and a new game can be provided that may cause a big hit after the special stop symbol is stopped.

  Further, when a fixed command transmitted from main controller 110 is not received even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the third symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variation effect set based on the variation pattern command. The restart effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. This restart effect is an effect of causing the third symbol display device 81 to display an image obtained by shaking the third symbol on the third symbol display device 81, so that the player can stop the third symbol change on the third symbol display device 81. By visually recognizing that the third symbol is displayed in an irregular manner, it can be recognized that the stop symbol is not fixed at that time. In the present embodiment, when a new command is received, an effect based on the received command is performed. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity when moving from the 3rd pattern that fluctuates to a new effect. Can be suppressed.

  The winning command includes a variation type and a lottery result in order to determine whether the variation pattern command or the stop type command has been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. This is simple data indicating which group of groups (groups) roughly classified according to type or jackpot type. Therefore, the data amount of the command at the time of winning can be suppressed to 2 bytes, the amount of data transmitted between the main control device 110 and the effect control device 117 can be reduced, data is transmitted multiple times, and time is required for data transmission. It is possible to suppress harmful effects such as

  Further, the winning command transmitted from the main control device 110 is a command for increasing the holding used for displaying the number of held balls on the special figure holding display 87 of the third symbol display device 81, that is, the first command. This is a command that must be transmitted to the effect control device 117 when a ball wins the ball entrance 64. The winning command includes the variation type and lottery result to determine whether the variation pattern command and stop type command are destroyed due to the effects of noise, etc., so there is no need to create a new command The burden of time can be reduced.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10a according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a variation type and a lottery result included in a winning command transmitted from the main controller 110, and a stop symbol indicated by a variation type and a stop type command indicated by the variation pattern command. When there is a contradiction, a special variation effect is displayed in which a stop display is performed with a predetermined stop symbol (the symbol “123”). Instead of this, the pachinko machine 10a of the second embodiment gives a degree of expectation to the jackpot to the variation type, and if there is a contradiction in the variation type or the stop symbol, the variation type with the lower expectation level is selected. It was configured to select and perform variable effects. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, the degree of expectation for jackpots of variation types set in advance in the second embodiment will be described. The variation types included in the winning command of the present embodiment include detachment, normal reach, super reach, special reach, premier reach, and 2R variation. Of these types of fluctuation, the Premier Reach and 2R fluctuation are 15R Probability Premier Jackpot and 2R Probability Jackpot, but Premier Reach has a higher game value given to the player. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when a big hit occurs, the special reach is most easily selected, and the normal reach is most difficult to be selected. In other words, when the special symbol variation display is performed on the third symbol display device 81, the player has a high expectation for the jackpot. Therefore, the expectation of the variation type is set so that the premier reach is the highest, the 2R variation, the special reach, the super reach, the normal reach, and the lower the deviation is.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a comparison process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 of the second embodiment. When the comparison process of the second embodiment is executed and the variation type included in the winning command does not match the variation type specified by the variation pattern command, or the lottery result and the stop type command included in the winning command If it is determined that the stop symbol instructed does not match (S2203: No or S2206: No), then, among the variation type designated by the variation pattern command and the variation type included in the winning command Then, a variation type with a low expectation for jackpot is identified (S3001).

  When the variation type with the lower expectation level is identified in the processing of S3001, it is determined whether or not the identified variation type indicates a jackpot (S3002), and if it is a jackpot (S3002: Yes) ) In order to prevent the stop symbol indicating the big hit from being displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the process proceeds to S2207, and a special variation effect is performed on the third symbol display device 18 by the processing of S2207 to S2209. Set to be displayed. Since the premium reach and 2R fluctuation are jackpots, it is determined that the variation type and the stop symbol do not match, and even if the expectation level for the jackpot is different, it may be determined that the process of S2207 is a jackpot. Then, if the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a state where the command may have been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the main controller 110 is not a jackpot. The player recognizes that the player is a big hit, and is not actually given a big hit, so that the player may be uncomfortable and the reliability of the pachinko machine 10a may be impaired. Therefore, if the variation type and the stop symbol do not match and the specified variation type is a big hit, a special symbol is used to prevent the stop symbol corresponding to the big hit from being stopped on the third symbol display device 81. Fluctuation effects are set, and the stop symbol “123” is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the specified variation type does not indicate a jackpot in the process of S3002 (S3002: No), the display data table for the identified variation type is set in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data The table buffer 273e is cleared (S3003), and the stop symbol discrimination flag of the stop symbol corresponding to the specified variation type is turned on (S3004). Thereafter, the time data corresponding to the set variation type is set in the time counter 23f (S3005), and the process proceeds to S2210.

  Note that the display data table for the variation type set in the processing of S3003 has stored in the data table storage area 272a a dedicated display data table corresponding to each of detachment, normal reach, super reach, and special reach. In addition, stop symbols corresponding to the specified variation types are also determined in advance in correspondence with the loss, normal reach, super reach, and special reach.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10a according to the second embodiment, when it is determined that the variation type and the stop symbol do not match, and the expectation for the jackpot is different, the variation type with the lower expectation for the jackpot is handled. The variation effect is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, when each command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like and there is a possibility that the content of the effect instructed from the main control device 110 and the content of the effect actually performed by the effect control device 117 may differ, Giving excessive expectations can be suppressed. In particular, when the specified variation type corresponds to a jackpot, a special variation effect that is stopped and displayed with a stop symbol of “123” is performed, so that the jackpot stop symbol is prevented from being stopped and displayed. doing. Therefore, despite the fact that the jackpot stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the third symbol table device 81, the state where no jackpot is generated does not occur, the player is not uncomfortable and the pachinko machine 10a is reliable. It can also be suppressed.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10b according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a variation type and a lottery result included in a winning command transmitted from the main controller 110, a variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command, and a stop symbol indicated by the stop type command. When there is a contradiction, a special variation effect is displayed in which a stop display is performed with a predetermined stop symbol (the symbol “123”). Instead, the pachinko machine 10b according to the third embodiment gives a degree of expectation to the jackpot to the variation type, and if there is a contradiction in the variation type or the stop symbol, the variation type with the higher expectation is selected. It was configured to select and perform variable effects. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. In addition, the provision of the expectation level with respect to the variation type is the same as in the second embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating a comparison process executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 according to the third embodiment. When the comparison process of the third embodiment is executed, the variation type included in the winning command does not match the variation type specified by the variation pattern command, or the lottery result and the stop type command included in the winning command If it is determined that the stop symbol instructed does not match (S2203: No or S2206: No), then, among the variation type designated by the variation pattern command and the variation type included in the winning command Then, a variation type having a high expectation for jackpot is identified (S3101).

  When the variation type with the higher expectation is identified in the processing of S3101, it is determined whether or not the identified variation type indicates a jackpot (S3102), and if it is a jackpot (S3102: Yes) ) In order to prevent the stop symbol indicating the big hit from being displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the display data table for special reach is set in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional table buffer 273e is cleared ( S3106).

  Thereafter, a stop symbol discrimination flag (not shown) corresponding to the special reach is turned on (S3107), time data corresponding to the special reach is set in the time counter 273f (S3108), and the process proceeds to S2210. .

  On the other hand, when the identified variation type does not indicate a big hit in the process of S3102, (S3102: No), the display data table for the identified variation type is set in the display data table buffer 273d and the additional data The table buffer 273e is cleared (S3103), and the stop symbol discrimination flag of the stop symbol corresponding to the specified variation type is turned on (S3104). Thereafter, the time data corresponding to the set variation type is set in the time counter 23f (S3105), and the process proceeds to S2210.

  Note that the display data table for the variation type specified in the processing of S3103 is stored in the data table storage area 272a for each of the detachment, normal reach, super reach, and special reach. In addition, stop symbols corresponding to the specified variation types are also determined in advance in correspondence with the loss, normal reach, super reach, and special reach.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10b according to the third embodiment, when it is determined that the variation type and the stop symbol do not match and the expectation for the jackpot is different, it corresponds to the variation type with the higher jackpot expectation. The variation effect is performed on the third symbol display device 81. Therefore, even if each command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the content of the effect instructed from the main control device 110 and the content of the effect actually performed by the effect control device 117 may be different. It can provide a game with a sense of expectation. In addition, if the identified variation type corresponds to a jackpot, the special reach variation type with the highest expectation other than the jackpot is set, preventing the jackpot stop symbol from being stopped and displayed. However, it is possible to provide a game that does not give the player a sense of discomfort and can also prevent a decrease in the reliability of the pachinko machine 10b, and can give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  Note that, in the third embodiment, when the variation type identified in the processing of S3101 corresponds to a jackpot, the configuration of the special reach variation type with the highest expectation other than the jackpot is set. However, similarly to the second embodiment, a special variation effect may be set, or a super reach or a normal reach may be set.

  Next, a pachinko machine 10c according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machines 10, 10a, 10b of the first to third embodiments have received the first comparison flag 273m and the stop type command that are turned on when it is determined that the fluctuation pattern command has been received from the main controller 110. When one of the second comparison flag 273n that is turned on when it is determined as “ON” is turned on, a comparison process (S2006) is performed to compare whether the variation type or the stop type corresponds. . Instead, the pachinko machine 10c of the fourth embodiment compares whether the variation type and the stop type correspond when both the first comparison flag 273m and the second comparison flag 273n are turned on. Configured to execute the process. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10c according to the fourth embodiment, when the second comparison flag 273n is turned on while the first comparison flag 273m is not turned on, a predetermined time or more has elapsed after the first comparison flag 273m is turned on. Also, when the second comparison flag 273n is not turned on, the special variation is performed. Here, main controller 110 sets the variation pattern command and the stop type command in variation processing (S204 in FIG. 14), and in the next external output processing (S201 in FIG. 14), the variation pattern command is first and Since the stop type command is output later, the variation control command and the stop type command are input to the effect control device 117 almost at the same time. Therefore, when only one of the variation pattern command or the stop type command is input and only one of the first comparison flag 273m and the second comparison flag 273n is turned on, the command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. There is a high possibility that problems such as the fact that the fluctuation effect instructed from the main control device 110 cannot be executed accurately will occur. Therefore, the fourth embodiment is configured such that the special variation is performed when there is a high possibility that the variation effect instructed from the main control device 110 cannot be accurately performed.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing display setting processing executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 of the fourth embodiment, and FIG. 41 is executed by the MPU 271 of the effect control device 117 of the fourth embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the comparison determination process.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the display setting process shown in FIG. 40 is executed and the new hold flag 273i is turned off (S2003: No) or the hold image setting process (S2004) is ended, the comparison determination shown in FIG. Processing is executed (S3201).

  When the comparison determination process is executed, first, it is confirmed whether or not the first comparison flag 273m is off and the second comparison flag 273n is on (S3202). Here, as described above, since the variation pattern command is input before the stop type command, when the first comparison flag 273m is off but the second comparison flag 273n is on, the variation pattern command varies due to the influence of noise or the like. The pattern command may have been destroyed. Therefore, in the process of S3202, the first comparison flag 273m that is turned on when it is determined that the variation pattern command is received is turned off, and the first that is turned on when it is determined that the stop type command is received. It is confirmed whether the 2 comparison flag 273n is turned on.

  If it is confirmed in step S3202 that the first comparison flag 273m is not turned on but the second comparison flag 273n is turned on (S3202: Yes), the fluctuation pattern command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. Since there is a possibility, the process proceeds to S3210 in order to perform a special variation effect. Here, when there is a possibility that the variation pattern command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the accurate variation effect instructed from the main control device 110 cannot be performed. For example, even though a ball is won at the first entrance 64, the 3rd symbol display is not started on the 3rd symbol display device 81, and the 3rd symbol stopped and displayed in the previous variation effect is stopped and displayed. In this state, the effect is such as suddenly switching to the third symbol based on the stop type command received this time. As a result, the player feels uncomfortable, which gives the player discomfort and reduces the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c. there is a possibility. Therefore, when the first comparison flag 273m is not turned on but the second comparison flag 273n is turned on, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable by executing the special variation effect. It can suppress giving a person a discomfort and can suppress that the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c falls.

  On the other hand, in the process of S3202, the first comparison flag 273m is not turned off and the second comparison flag 273n is not turned on, that is, the first comparison flag 273m is turned on or the second comparison flag 273n is turned off. (S3202: No), first, it is confirmed whether or not the first comparison flag 273m is on (S3203). If the first comparison flag 273m is not on, that is, is off (S3203: No). ) Since both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are off, the comparison determination process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S3203 that the first comparison flag 273m is on (S3203: Yes), it is then determined whether the second comparison flag 273n is on (S3204).

  If the second comparison flag 273n is off in the process of S3204 (S3204: No), the first comparison flag 273m is on and the variation pattern command is received, but the stop type command is not received. Therefore, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the first comparison flag 273m is turned on (S3205). Note that the predetermined time to be confirmed in the process of S3205 is a time corresponding to the high-speed fluctuation that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the changing third symbol among the fluctuation effects instructed by the fluctuation pattern command. In the present embodiment, although not shown, when setting the variation effect instructed by the variation pattern command, processing (time setting means) for setting the time corresponding to the high-speed variation to a predetermined time is performed. ing.

  Here, the variation effect instructed by the variation pattern command varies at high speed from the start of variation of the third symbol, and thereafter varies at medium and low speeds until the third symbol is stopped and displayed. The third symbol is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the time corresponding to the high speed fluctuation is the time from the start of the change of the third symbol to the change to the medium speed or the low speed fluctuation. Also, the reason why the predetermined time is set to the time corresponding to the high-speed fluctuation is that the player feels a sense of incongruity when the player performs the special fluctuation effect described later during the fluctuation in which the player can recognize the third symbol. It is for suppressing. If the medium speed fluctuation or low speed fluctuation immediately before the third symbol is stopped and displayed after the high speed fluctuation is finished is a display mode in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the third symbol, the predetermined time is set to the high speed fluctuation. You may set to the time which added the speed fluctuation, or the time which added the medium speed and the low speed fluctuation to the high speed fluctuation.

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed after the first comparison flag 273m is turned on in the process of S3205 (S3205: No), the comparison determination process is terminated to wait for the reception of the stop type command, and the predetermined time Has elapsed (S3205: Yes), there is a possibility that the stop type command may not be received due to the influence of noise or the like. Here, when there is a possibility that the stop type command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is not possible to perform an accurate variation effect instructed from the main control device 110. For example, if the stop type command has not been received, the third symbol to be stopped and displayed cannot be set, so that the changing symbol at the time when the variation time indicated by the variation pattern command has elapsed (freeze state) There is a possibility that the player may recognize that the 3 symbol display device 81 has failed. As a result, the player is uncomfortable and the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c is also lowered. Therefore, after the first comparison flag 273m is turned on, if the second comparison flag 273n is not turned on even after a lapse of a predetermined time, a special variation effect is executed to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable. In addition, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c.

  Further, if the predetermined time to be confirmed in the process of S3205 is longer than that during high-speed fluctuation and the third symbol is a time that can be recognized by the player, for example, the third symbol that is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is slow. Since the special variation effect is started in this state, the state in which the third symbol is likely to stop and display is changed to the high-speed variation state of the third symbol, and the player feels uncomfortable with the variation effect. There is a possibility that a pleasant feeling is given and the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c is lowered. However, the predetermined time to be confirmed in the process of S3205 corresponds to during high-speed fluctuation, and the player feels uncomfortable with the fluctuation effect because the special fluctuation is started in a state in which the player is difficult to recognize the third symbol. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c from being lowered.

  On the other hand, if the second comparison flag 273n is on in the process of S3204 (S3204: Yes), the process proceeds to S3206. Note that when the processing of S3204 becomes Yes, both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are turned on. Therefore, in order to confirm whether the variation type indicated by the variation pattern command matches the variation type included in the winning command, and whether the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command matches the lottery result included in the winning command, in S3206 Transition to processing.

  In the process of S3206, as in the first to third embodiments, the display for change stored in the display data table buffer 273d is selected from the data table determination flag set to the ON state among the data table determination flags. A data table is identified, and a variation type based on the identified variation display data table is identified (S3206). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation type based on the variation display data table specified by the processing of S3206 matches the variation type included in the winning command (S3207), and if both variation types match. (S3207: Yes), the process proceeds to S3208, and if the two types of variation do not match (S3207: No), the process proceeds to S3210 in order to perform special variation.

  In the process of S3208, as in the first to third embodiments, the stop symbol discrimination flag that is set to the on state is identified from the stop symbol discrimination flags, and is set from the identified stop symbol discrimination flag. The stopped symbol is identified (S3208). Then, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol specified in the process of S3208 matches the lottery result included in the winning command (S3209). If they match (S3209: Yes), the comparison determination process is terminated. If there is no match (S3209: No), the process proceeds to S3210 as in the case where the variation types do not match.

  In the process of S3210, the display data table for special fluctuation in which special fluctuation is defined is set in the display data table buffer 273d, and the contents are cleared by writing None data in the additional data table buffer 273e (S3210). In addition to turning on stop symbol discrimination flags corresponding to special stop symbols (for example, symbols displayed as “1”, “2”, and “3”), set stop symbol discrimination flags corresponding to other stop symbols to OFF. Further, time data corresponding to the effect time of the special variation effect is set in the time counter 273f with reference to the effect time indicated by the change pattern (S3212). The pointer 273g is initialized to 0 (S3213), the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are set to OFF (S3214), and the process returns to the display setting process.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10c according to the fourth embodiment, when both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are turned on, that is, to cause the main controller 110 to execute one variation effect. When it is determined that the effect control device 117 has received the variation pattern command and stop type command output to the variation pattern command, the variation type indicated by the variation pattern command, the variation type included in the winning command, and the stop type command It is possible to compare whether the displayed stop symbol corresponds to the lottery result included in the winning command. Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not a command necessary for executing one variation effect is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like.

  Further, when both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are turned on, the variation type indicated by the variation pattern command, the variation type included in the winning command, and the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command Since it is compared whether the lottery result included in the command at the time of winning corresponds, the comparison process can be performed once at the same time, and the process in the production control device 117 can be performed efficiently. .

  Further, when the first comparison flag 273m is off and the second comparison flag 273n is on, that is, when the stop type command is received but the variation pattern command is not received, the third symbol display The variation effect performed by the device 81 can be a special variation effect. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern command cannot be received due to the influence of noise or the like, and the adverse effect such as the fluctuation effect on the third symbol display device 81 is not started even though the ball has won the first entrance 64 is prevented. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and to prevent the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c from being lowered. In addition, since the special design effect is performed in the third symbol display device 81, it is ensured that the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed when the command from the main control device 110 is not correctly input. Can be prevented.

  Also, if the second comparison flag 273n is not turned on even after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first comparison flag 273m is turned on, that is, if a variation pattern command has been received but a stop type command cannot be received, Since the variation effect is performed, it is possible to prevent the adverse effect that the display mode stops in the middle of the variation of the 3rd symbol display device 81, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable and the reliability of the pachinko machine 10c is lowered. Can be prevented.

  In the fourth embodiment, when both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are turned on, that is, when it is determined that the variation pattern command and the stop type command are received, the variation pattern command It is assumed that the variation type indicated by is matched with the variation type included in the winning command, and whether the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command is corresponding to the lottery result included in the winning command. Compare whether the variation type indicated by the pattern command and the variation type included in the winning command and the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command and the lottery result included in the winning command correspond to each other. It is good as a thing.

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

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the variation type of the command at the time of winning is divided into a rough group (group) such as out, normal reach, super reach, special reach, premier reach, and 2R variation, and to which group it belongs. However, the same information as the variation pattern command transmitted when starting the variation effect on the 3rd symbol display device 81 is transmitted as the variation type of the winning command. It may be configured. In the case of this configuration, when creating a winning command in the start winning process (see S655 in FIG. 19), the same process as S401 to S405 of the variation start process is performed, each variation pattern and stop type is set, and the variation A winning command including a pattern and a stop type is created. In addition, the value of each counter acquired when a ball wins the first entrance 64, specifically, a first per random number counter C1, a first per type counter C2, a stop pattern selection counter C3, and a variation type The value of the counter CS1 may be included as it is in the winning command and transmitted to the effect control device 117. In the case of this configuration, the effect control device 117 is provided with various tables provided in the main control device 110 (a table for selecting a variation pattern, a table for selecting a stop type, etc.), and various counters included in the received winning command are received. Set the fluctuation pattern and stop type from the values. In these configurations, the effect control device 117 details the change pattern and stop type received when starting the change effect on the third symbol display device 81 and the change pattern command and stop type acquired from the winning command. Since they can be compared, it is possible to accurately determine that each command may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like.

  Here, a description will be given of a modification in the case where the same information as the variation pattern command transmitted when the variation effect is started on the third symbol display device 81 is included in the winning command. Even if the pachinko machine has the same reach type, the expectation of the jackpot varies depending on the color and number of images displayed in the notice effect, or the role that accompanies the variation effect of the third symbol display device 81. There are cases where the degree of expectation for jackpots varies depending on the movement of the object, or the degree of expectation for jackpots varies by changing the effect of the third symbol display device 81 with the same movement of the accessory.

  For example, there is an effect that increases the degree of expectation for the jackpot as the color of the comment displayed in the notice effect becomes white, red, or gold. In other words, when the variation type and stop type based on the winning command and the variation type based on the variation pattern command and the stop type based on the stop type command are inconsistent and a variation type with low expectation is specified (first 2), if the comment for the notice effect in the specified variation type is gold, it may be changed to red or white. That is, in this modified example, since the player does not have an expectation of excessive jackpots, an effect with a low expectation is set among the specified variation types. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the command transmitted from the main control device 110 may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the game is performed while executing the variation effect based on the instruction from the main control device 110 as much as possible. It is possible to provide a game with no expectation of excessive jackpots.

  On the other hand, when specifying a highly anticipated variation type (corresponding to the third embodiment), if the comment for the notice effect in the identified variation type is white, it may be changed to red, or gold It may be changed. That is, in this modified example, since the player has an expectation for jackpot, an effect with a high expectation is set among the specified variation types. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the command transmitted from the main control device 110 may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the game is performed while executing the variation effect based on the instruction from the main control device 110 as much as possible. It is possible to provide a game with a sense of expectation for jackpots.

  Further, for example, there is an effect that increases the degree of expectation for jackpot as the number of images displayed in the notice effect increases. In other words, when the variation type and stop type based on the winning command and the variation type based on the variation pattern command and the stop type based on the stop type command are inconsistent and a variation type with low expectation is specified (first Corresponding to the second embodiment), the number of images for the notice effect in the specified variation type is reduced by 1 (or a plurality), and an effect with low expectation is set among the identified variation types. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the command transmitted from the main control device 110 may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the game is performed while executing the variation effect based on the instruction from the main control device 110 as much as possible. It is possible to provide a game with no expectation of excessive jackpots.

  On the other hand, when specifying a variation type with a high degree of expectation (corresponding to the third embodiment), 1 (or a plurality) of the number of images for the notice effect in the identified variation type is added, and the identified variation type A highly anticipated performance is set. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the command transmitted from the main control device 110 may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the game is performed while executing the variation effect based on the instruction from the main control device 110 as much as possible. It is possible to provide a game with a sense of expectation for jackpots.

  In addition, for example, there is an effect of increasing the degree of expectation for jackpot as the number of operations of the accessory linked to the variation effect of the third symbol display device 81 increases or the operation time increases. In other words, when the variation type and stop type based on the winning command and the variation type based on the variation pattern command and the stop type based on the stop type command are inconsistent and a variation type with low expectation is specified (first 2), subtract 1 (or more) the number of actions of an object in the specified variation type, or subtract 1 (or more) seconds of operation time, and expect even among the specified variation types Set a low performance. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the command transmitted from the main control device 110 may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the game is performed while executing the variation effect based on the instruction from the main control device 110 as much as possible. It is possible to provide a game with no expectation of excessive jackpots.

  On the other hand, when specifying a variation type with a high degree of expectation (corresponding to the third embodiment), 1 (or a plurality) of the number of actions of the accessory in the identified variation type is added, or the operation time is 1 (or A plurality of seconds are added, and an effect with high expectation is set among the specified variation types. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the command transmitted from the main control device 110 may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the game is performed while executing the variation effect based on the instruction from the main control device 110 as much as possible. It is possible to provide a game with a sense of expectation for jackpots.

  In addition, for example, in the case of an effect in which an accessory projects in front of the third symbol display device 81 and decorates the accessory on the third symbol display device 81 in conjunction with the operation of the accessory, As the colors that illuminate are white, red, and gold, the expectation for the jackpot becomes higher, or the more the number of images that appear around the accessory, the higher the expectation for the jackpot. In this case as well, by changing the color that illuminates the surroundings of the character or by increasing or decreasing the number of images around the character, the gameability that does not give the player excessive expectations, It is possible to provide a game that can be expected.

  In each of the above embodiments, 2R jackpot is only 2R probability variation jackpot, and each stage change is based on the player's operation of frame button 22, but it has 2R normal jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot. The stage change is configured to be changed in the pachinko machine, and the stage to be transferred varies depending on the type of 2R jackpot that occurred (the expectation for jackpot increases as the stage shifts to the beach stage, underwater stage, and seabed stage) You may comprise. In this configuration, when the variation type and stop type based on the winning command are inconsistent with the variation type based on the variation pattern command and the stop type based on the stop type command, a variation type with low expectation is identified. (Corresponding to the second embodiment), after the change effect is finished, when the transition to the beach stage or the underwater stage is performed and a highly anticipated change type is specified (corresponding to the third embodiment), the change By shifting to the underwater stage or the submarine stage after the end of the production, it is possible to provide a game that does not give the player excessive expectations and a game that allows the player to expect big hits.

  In the case of this configuration, since the specified variation type is a big hit in the above embodiment, the process shifts to a special variation effect (an effect that is stopped and displayed with the third symbol of “123”) or a special reach variation effect. However, only in the case of 2R jackpot, the display may be stopped and displayed with the third symbol “341” (a predetermined specific combination). In this configuration, when there is a possibility that the command is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the stage shifts to a stage in which the player has a sense of expectation for the jackpot, so that new game characteristics can be provided.

  Similarly, in the case of a variation effect performed by the third symbol display device 81, when the symbol is changed to an egg, a chick, or a chicken and the expectation degree is expressed (so-called step-up notice), the player is excessively hitting the jackpot. An image that changes from eggs or eggs to chicks is displayed to prevent expectations, and an image that changes from eggs, chicks, and chickens to give players a sense of expectation for jackpots. To be displayed. Furthermore, an image of a chicken may be displayed suddenly in order to give the player a big hit expectation.

  In the above embodiment, the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273c of the effect control device 117 is updated by the winning command and the hold decrease command, and the number of held balls by the special figure holding display 87 of the third symbol display device 81 is updated. Although the display is changed, when the value of the special figure reservation ball counter 273c is updated by the winning command and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received, the special figure reservation ball counter 273c You may comprise so that 1 may be subtracted from a value. Alternatively, the winning command may be configured not to include the number of reserved balls, and the value of the special figure holding ball counter 273c may be added each time the winning command is received.

  In the above embodiment, when one of the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n is turned on (first to third embodiments), both the first and second comparison flags 273m and 273n are turned on. If it is (fourth embodiment), the variation type indicated by the variation pattern command and the variation type included in the winning command, the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command and the lottery result included in the winning command, However, when the second comparison flag 273n is turned on without confirming whether the first comparison flag 273m is on or off, the variation type indicated by the variation pattern command and the prize are The variation type included in the command and the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command correspond to the lottery result included in the winning command. It may be as to be compared or. As described above, normally, the fluctuation pattern command and the stop type command are output almost at the same time, and the stop type command is output later, so the second comparison flag that is turned on when the stop type command is received. This is because if 273n is on, it can be assumed that a variation pattern command has also been received. In this case, the variation type indicated by the variation pattern command is compared with the variation type included in the winning command, and whether the stop symbol indicated by the stop type command corresponds to the lottery result included in the winning command. Since the processing is performed once at the same time, the processing in the effect control device 117 can be performed efficiently.

  In the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which, as the additional data table, the drawing content for adding and displaying a continuous notice effect that is not normally displayed in the variable effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81, but this is not necessarily the case. The additional data table is not limited to the above, and the additional data table may be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in addition to one effect displayed by the display data table selected based on the command from the main control device 110. The drawing content for drawing the effect may be defined. Further, in the additional data table, the drawing contents necessary for adding and displaying an image that is not normally displayed with respect to one effect displayed by the display data table selected based on the command from the main controller 110. In addition to prescribing or in addition to prescribing such drawing content, the drawing content necessary to change part or all of the tone of the one production or display in one production The drawing content necessary for changing the displayed image to be displayed may be predetermined.

  In the case where the additional data table defines the drawing contents necessary for changing part or all of the color tone in one production, the image for one frame is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the additional data table. Corresponding to an address representing time (20 milliseconds in the present embodiment) as one unit, the type of sprite whose color tone is changed at that time, and color information for specifying the color tone after the change in the sprite; May be defined. Then, in the additional data table set in the additional data table buffer 273e, the MPU 271 includes, at the address indicated by the pointer 273g, the type of the sprite whose color tone is changed and the color information that specifies the color tone after the change in the sprite. If so, the color information of the corresponding sprite type specified at the address indicated by the pointer 273g in the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d is replaced with the color information specified by the additional data table. A drawing list may be created. Accordingly, the image controller 274 can draw an image while changing the color tone of the sprite based on the color information defined by the additional data table.

  In addition, when the additional data table defines the drawing content necessary to change and display the image displayed in one effect, the additional data table displays an image for one frame in the third symbol display device 81. Is associated with an address expressed as one unit, and at that time, the sprite type to be replaced, the sprite type to be newly displayed, and the new The drawing information of sprites to be displayed on the screen may be specified. The MPU 271 then replaces the sprite type to be replaced, the sprite type to be newly displayed, and the sprite to be newly displayed at the address indicated by the pointer 273g in the additional data table set in the additional data table buffer 273e. In the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d, in the display data table set in the display data table buffer 273d, instead of the sprite to be replaced among the various sprites specified at the address indicated by the pointer 273g, The sprite type to be displayed and the drawing information of the sprite may be included in the drawing list. Thereby, the image controller 274 can draw an image including a sprite to be newly displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the effect control device 117, in addition to the display data table that defines the rendering content of the effect (eg, variable effect) that is the base, the effect (eg, the continuous notice effect) that is additionally displayed is displayed. Although an explanation has been given of the case where additional data tables that define the drawing contents are set and the drawing contents at the address indicated by the pointer 273g are acquired from the respective data tables, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the effect (base) ( For example, when the display of an effect (for example, a continuous notice effect) that is displayed in addition to the variable effect is determined, the display is added to the display data table corresponding to the base effect. A new display data table is created by adding the drawing contents of the additional data table corresponding to the effect to be displayed to each address indicating the display time. It generates, on the basis of the new display data tables, may be acquired drawing content of the image. Thereby, it is possible to easily display an effect that is displayed in addition to the effect that is the base. In addition, for each type of the base effect, a display data table that defines the rendering contents of only the base effect, and display data that defines the image content that overlaps the effect displayed in addition to the base effect Since it is not necessary to have a table, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of data tables. In addition, since the drawing contents can be specified using only the newly created display data table, the processing required for the specification is compared with the case where the drawing contents are specified from the display data table and the additional data table. Can be lightened.

  If it is determined that an effect to be displayed in addition to the base effect is to be displayed, the display data table corresponding to the base effect is used as it is, and the drawing content of the image is acquired. May be.

  In addition, in the display data table, in addition to the rendering content of the base effect (for example, the variable effect), the rendering content additionally displayed (for example, the continuous notice effect) is additionally displayed. If it is described in a form that clearly shows the rendering content of the production, and the additional production is displayed, it is displayed in addition to the rendering content of the base production. If the rendering content of the effect is specified from the display data table and the effect that is additionally displayed is not displayed, the rendering content that is additionally displayed is discarded, and the effect that becomes the base Only the drawing contents may be specified from the display data table. This eliminates the need for an additional data table that prescribes the rendering content to be additionally displayed. This eliminates the need for control of the additional data table, thereby reducing the processing load.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the display data table is prepared for each variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern command in the effect control device 117 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the variation effect is, for example, “ A display data table is prepared for each element such as “Fluctuation start-up”, “High-speed fluctuation”, “Notice effect”, “Normal reach”, “Super reach”, and the fluctuations according to the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern command for display. After specifying the elements necessary for the production, the display data tables corresponding to the paper necessary for the specified variation production are combined into one, and a final periodic display data table corresponding to the variation pattern is generated. It may be. In many cases, “change start-up”, “high-speed change”, “normal reach”, and the like are displayed in common to each change pattern. Therefore, the data table can be efficiently provided by making the variation effect as elements and preparing the display data table corresponding to each element.

  In the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the display data table and the additional data table use the common pointer 273g to specify the drawing contents from the address indicated by the pointer 273g. However, for each data table, A pointer may be prepared.

  In the above embodiment, the image controller 274 transmits a V-interrupt signal to the MPU 271 at every image display interval (one 20 milliseconds in the above embodiment) for completing the drawing process. However, the image controller 274 may transmit the V interrupt signal to the MPU 271 every time the third symbol display device 81 is driven to display an image of one frame. The third symbol display device 81 is driven so that images for one frame are always displayed at regular time intervals (20 millisecond intervals). By transmitting, it is possible to keep accurate even without measuring the time interval.

  In the above embodiment, the image controller 274 specifies a frame buffer in which a drawn image is to be developed based on the drawing target buffer information transmitted from the MPU 271, and the image first developed from the other frame buffer. The case where information is read out and transmitted to the third symbol display device 81 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and every time the image controller 274 receives a drawing list, a frame on which a drawn image is to be developed. Alternatively, the buffers may be alternately selected, and the previously developed image information may be read from a frame buffer different from the selected frame buffer and transmitted to the third symbol display device 81. Further, every time the image controller 274 transmits image information for one frame to the third symbol display device 81, the image controller 274 outputs image information to the third symbol display device 81 and the frame buffer in which the drawn image is to be developed. The frame buffer to be replaced may be replaced.

  In the above embodiment, the display data table and the additional data table correspond to the time represented by 20 milliseconds as one unit, and the case where the content of the image to be rendered (rendering content) is defined at that time has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and any display contents may be defined as long as the predetermined time interval is specified. This predetermined time interval may be set in accordance with the frame rate of the third symbol display device 81. For example, when the frame rate of the third symbol display device 81 is 30 fps, that is, when the third symbol display device 81 displays an image of 30 frames per second, the third symbol display device 81 is 1/30. Since an image of one frame is displayed every second, the display data table may define display contents every 1/30 second interval.

  In addition, in the display data table and the additional data table, image data corresponding to the sprite type is stored instead of instructing the sprite type itself as a sprite type to be drawn that is defined every predetermined time interval. The address of the character ROM 275 may be specified. In the effect control device 117, image data corresponding to the sprite type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is read from the character ROM 275. Therefore, the character ROM 275 in which image data of the sprite type is stored in association with each sprite type. I manage the address. Therefore, in the display data table, if the address of the character ROM 275 storing the image data corresponding to the sprite type is defined as the display content defined at each predetermined time interval, the sprite is associated with each sprite type. Therefore, it is not necessary to manage both the information for specifying the address and the address of the character ROM 275, so that the processing load can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control device 110 receives various counters (first per-random number counter C1, first per-type counter C2, stop pattern selection counter C3, fluctuations) acquired at the time of start winning notified to the effect control device 117. Although the case where the information of the type counter CS1) is included in the winning command has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and various counters (first random number counter C1, first per-count) acquired at the starting winning by another command are not necessarily limited thereto. Information on the hit type counter C2, stop pattern selection counter C3, variation type counter CS1) may be notified to the effect control device 117.

  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.

  Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, concepts of various inventions included in the various embodiments described above are shown.

  The main control means for performing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for controlling based on the control signal from the main control means, and the variable control accompanying the dynamic display of the identification information is performed by the control of the sub-control means. In a gaming machine in which a predetermined game value is given to a player when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode by a variation effect performed by the display means. The means includes detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, main storage means for storing start information acquired when the start condition detected by the detection means is established, and start stored in the main storage means A first output means for outputting a start control signal based on the information to the sub-control means when the detection means detects the establishment of a start condition, and the start control signal is output by the first output means. A second output means for outputting an effect control signal based on start information stored in the main storage means to the sub-control means when the display means starts a variable effect later; When the start control signal is input, the control means is input after the input of the sub storage means for storing the start control signal, the start control signal stored in the sub storage means, and the start control signal. The signal control means for determining whether or not the effect control signal corresponds, and the effect control signal when the signal determination means determines that the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other The effect control is performed when it is determined that the start control signal and the effect control signal do not correspond to each other by the first effect executing means for performing the change effect based on the display means and the signal determining means. Gaming machine A1, characterized in that a second demonstration execution means for performing an effect different predetermined variation from the variation effect based on No..

  According to the gaming machine A1, the main control means outputs a start control signal based on the start information stored in the main storage means to the sub control means when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. When the variable effect is started by the display means, an effect control signal based on the start information is output to the sub-control means. On the other hand, in the sub control means, the input start control signal is stored in the sub storage means, and the stored start control signal and the effect control signal input thereafter are discriminated by the signal discrimination means. As a result of the discrimination by the discriminating means, if the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other, a change effect based on the effect control signal is performed on the display means, and the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. If not, a predetermined variation effect different from the variation effect based on the effect control signal is performed.

  Therefore, the start control signal and the effect control signal are input to the sub-control unit at different timings when the start condition is detected and when the actual change effect is actually performed, and both control signals correspond to each other. If it is a thing, the variation | change effect based on an effect control signal will be performed by a display means, On the other hand, if both control signals do not respond | correspond, a predetermined | prescribed variation effect will be performed by a display means. Therefore, for example, the effect control signal output from the main control means does not stop the identification information in a predetermined display mode, but the effect control signal that is destroyed by the influence of noise or the like and is input to the sub-control means. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode, it is possible to prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed on the display unit in a predetermined display mode. That is, the state in which the predetermined game value is not given to the player does not occur despite the fact that the predetermined display mode identification information is stopped and displayed on the display means, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable. And it can also suppress that the reliability of a gaming machine is impaired.

  In addition, the start control signal may be configured to include information (data) that can instruct the change effect performed by the display means, as with the effect control signal, or display the change effect that can be instructed by the effect control signal. It is good also as what contains the information which classify | categorizes for every aspect and shows the classified area. Furthermore, the start control signal may include information indicating the display mode of the identification information to be stopped and displayed in addition to the information indicating the display mode of the variation effect.

  The start control signal corresponds to the winning command of the present embodiment, and the effect control signal corresponds to the variation pattern command and the stop type command of the present embodiment.

  In the gaming machine A1, the second effect execution means is configured to be incapable of selecting a change effect in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display mode when performing a predetermined change effect on the display means. A gaming machine A2.

  According to the gaming machine A2, the second effect executing means is configured so that the variable effect in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode cannot be selected when the display device performs the predetermined variable effect. When the control signal may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed in a display mode in which a predetermined game value is given to the player. Therefore, even though the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode, a state in which the predetermined game value is not given does not occur, so that it is possible to suppress discomfort to the player and the reliability of the gaming machine It can suppress that property is impaired.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, the main control means has a display setting means for setting a display form of a variable effect performed by the display means based on the start-up information, and a display aspect set by the display setting means. An effect signal generating means for generating an effect control signal output when causing the sub-control means to execute a change effect and a display form of the change effect that can be set by the display setting means are divided into a predetermined number of groups, and the start A group storage means for storing information in association with the information, and a start control signal including group information indicating the determined group, determining a group associated with the start information from a plurality of groups stored in the group storage means Start signal generating means for generating the signal, and the signal determining means of the sub-control means is in a group indicated by the group information of the start control signal before being instructed by the effect control signal. When contains display mode of the fluctuation effect, the gaming machine wherein the start control signal and effect control signal is characterized in that to determine that which corresponds A3.

  According to the gaming machine A3, the main control means includes a group including an effect control signal for executing the change effect of the display mode set based on the start information and the display mode of the change effect that can be set based on the start information. When the sub-control means includes the display mode of the variable effect indicated by the effect control signal in the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal. The signal discriminating means discriminates that the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. Therefore, when the start control signal is generated in the main control means, it is only necessary to determine the group associated with the start information without setting the display mode of the fluctuation effect in detail. Can be reduced. Further, the sub-control means only needs to determine whether or not the display mode of the variable effect indicated by the effect control signal is included in the group indicated by the start control signal, and the details of the display mode of the variable effect need to be compared. Since there is no control burden, the control burden can be reduced.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for dividing the display mode of the variation effect set by the display setting means into a predetermined number of groups and storing them in association with the start information, replacing the start control signal including the group information. The start control signal including the start information may be transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and whether the determined group includes the display mode of the variable effect indicated by the effect control signal. Determine. Generally, since the main control means performs the main control of the game, it is preferable to reduce the control burden as much as possible. Therefore, in this configuration, the main control unit does not need to determine the group associated with the start information, and therefore the control burden on the main control unit can be further reduced.

  Further, the sub-control means is provided with a display setting means for setting the display mode of the fluctuating effect performed by the display means based on the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, a start control signal including the start information is provided. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a sub-control means from a main control means. In this configuration, the sub control means sets the display mode of the variation effect based on the start information included in the start control signal, and displays the set display mode of the variation effect and the variation effect indicated by the effect control signal. It is determined whether or not the mode corresponds. Therefore, in this configuration, it is possible to discriminate in detail the display mode of the variation effect indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal while reducing the control burden on the main control means.

  In the gaming machine A3, the variation effect performed by the display means is configured so that the degree of expectation to which the predetermined game value is given is different, and the group storage unit is configured according to the expectation degree of the display form of the variation effect. And the second production execution means, the degree of expectation of the variation production divided into the group indicated by the group information of the startup control signal, The gaming machine A4 is characterized in that it selects and executes a variation effect with a lower expectation degree among the expectation levels of the variation effect that is instructed to be executed by the effect control signal.

  According to the gaming machine A4, the second effect executing means includes the expectation degree of the variation effect divided into the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the expectation degree of the change effect instructed to be executed by the effect control signal. Since the variation effect with the lower expectation is selected, the variation effect with the lower expectation can be performed by the display means when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to suppress giving an excessive expectation to the jackpot to the player.

  The sub-control means is provided with a display setting means for setting the display mode of the variable effect performed by the display means based on the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, a start control signal including the start information is provided. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a sub-control means from a main control means. In this configuration, the sub-control unit sets the display mode of the variation effect based on the start information included in the start control signal, and the variation effect whose execution is instructed by the set expectation level of the variation effect and the effect control signal. Compared with the expectation level, the direction with the lower expectation level is performed. Therefore, in this configuration, it is possible to discriminate in detail the degree of expectation of the changing effect indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal.

  In addition, the expectation degree of the variation effect may be different for each type of display mode (for example, reach) indicated by the variation display of the identification information, or the display mode displayed in the middle of the variation display of the identification information. It may be different for each type of (for example, a notice effect or a chance effect for causing a character to appear), or may be different depending on the length of the effect time of the variable information display. In the case of variable display of identification information, the longer the production time, the higher the expectation that the game value will be given. become.

  In the gaming machine A3, the variation effect performed by the display means is configured so that the degree of expectation to which the predetermined game value is given is different, and the group storage unit is configured according to the expectation degree of the display form of the variation effect. And the second production execution means, the degree of expectation of the variation production divided into the group indicated by the group information of the startup control signal, The gaming machine A5 is characterized in that it selects and executes a variation effect having a higher expectation degree from among the expectation levels of the variation effect instructed to be executed by the effect control signal.

  According to the gaming machine A5, the second effect execution means includes the expectation degree of the variation effect divided into the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the expectation degree of the variation effect instructed to be executed by the effect control signal. Since the change effect with the higher expectation is selected, the change effect with the higher expectation can be performed by the display means when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the control signal has been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to provide a game that can give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  The sub-control means is provided with a display setting means for setting the display mode of the variable effect performed by the display means based on the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, a start control signal including the start information is provided. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a sub-control means from a main control means. In this configuration, the sub-control unit sets the display mode of the variation effect based on the start information included in the start control signal, and the variation effect whose execution is instructed by the set expectation level of the variation effect and the effect control signal. Compared with the expectation level, the direction with higher expectation is performed. Therefore, in this configuration, it is possible to discriminate in detail the degree of expectation of the changing effect indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal.

  In the gaming machine A1 or A2, the main control means determines whether to give the predetermined game value based on the start-up information, and a game value to be given when the predetermined game value is given A value setting means for setting an effect signal, and an effect signal for generating an effect control signal including stop information indicating the display mode of the identification information to be stopped and displayed in the change effect according to the game value set by the value setting means The game value that can be set by the generation means, the value setting means is divided into a predetermined number of groups, and stored in association with the starting information, and a plurality of groups stored in the group storage means, Start signal generating means for determining a group associated with the start information and generating start control signal including group information indicating the determined group, and the signal determination means of the sub-control means includes the start control signal. If the game value given when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode indicated by the stop information of the effect control signal is included in the group indicated by the group information of the signal, the start control signal The game machine A6 is characterized in that it is determined that the production control signal and the production control signal correspond to each other.

  According to the gaming machine A6, the main control means includes a group including an effect control signal including stop information that indicates a display mode of identification information that is stopped and displayed in a variable effect, and a game value that can be set based on the start information. A start control signal including the group information indicating is generated, and the sub-control means displays the identification information in the display mode indicated by the stop information of the effect control signal in the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal. If the game value given in the case is included, it is determined by the signal determining means that the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. Therefore, since it is possible to determine whether or not there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like based on the game value directly related to the player, when a predetermined game value is not given It is possible to reliably prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for storing the game values that can be set by the value setting means into a predetermined number of groups and stored in association with the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, start You may comprise so that the starting control signal containing information may be transmitted from a main control means to a sub-control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and the identification information is stopped and displayed on the determined group in the display mode indicated by the stop information of the effect control signal. It is determined whether or not the game value given in the case of being played is included. Generally, since the main control means performs the main control of the game, it is preferable to reduce the control burden as much as possible. Therefore, in this configuration, the main control unit does not need to determine the group associated with the start information, and therefore the control burden on the main control unit can be further reduced.

  In the gaming machine A6, when the second effect executing means stops and displays the identification information in a display mode indicated by the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the stop information of the effect control signal The gaming machine A7 is characterized in that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode based on a control signal having a lower gaming value among gaming values given to the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine A7, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode instructed by the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the stop information of the effect control signal, the second effect executing means is displayed. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode based on the control signal that has the lower game value of the game value to be given, the control signal may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like The identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode with a low gaming value. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to suppress giving an excessive expectation to the jackpot to the player.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for storing the game values that can be set by the value setting means into a predetermined number of groups and stored in association with the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, start You may comprise so that the starting control signal containing information may be transmitted from a main control means to a sub-control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and the identification information is stopped and displayed on the determined group in the display mode indicated by the stop information of the effect control signal. It is determined whether or not the game value given in the case of being played is included. Therefore, in this configuration, the game value indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal can be determined in detail.

  In the gaming machine A6, when the second effect executing means stops and displays the identification information in a display mode indicated by the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the stop information of the effect control signal The gaming machine A8 is characterized in that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode based on a control signal having a higher gaming value among gaming values given to the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine A8, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode instructed by the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the stop information of the effect control signal, the second effect executing means. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode based on the control signal having the higher game value of the game value to be given, the control signal may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. The identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode having a high game value. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the control signal has been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to provide a game that can give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for storing the game values that can be set by the value setting means into a predetermined number of groups and stored in association with the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, start You may comprise so that the starting control signal containing information may be transmitted from a main control means to a sub-control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and the identification information is stopped and displayed on the determined group in the display mode indicated by the stop information of the effect control signal. It is determined whether or not the game value given in the case of being played is included. Therefore, in this configuration, the game value indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal can be determined in detail.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A8, the main storage means, when a variation effect based on the establishment of the start condition is being performed, and when the establishment of a new start condition is detected by the detection means, The starting information is stored in the order of establishment, and the second output means acquires the starting information stored in the main storage means in the order of establishment and outputs an effect control signal based on the acquired starting information. And the sub storage means stores the start control signals in the order of input, and the signal determination means acquires a start control signal stored in the sub storage means in an early input order, and the acquired start control signal and A gaming machine A9 characterized in that it determines whether or not the input effect control signal corresponds.

  According to the gaming machine A9, start information is stored in the main storage means in the order in which the start conditions are established, start control signals are stored in the sub storage means in the order of input, and the second output means has start information in which the order of establishment is early. And an effect control signal is output, and the signal determination means acquires the start control signal whose input order is early and discriminates it from the effect control signal. Therefore, the start control signal and the effect control signal based on one start information are obtained. Even if they are input at different timings, the start control signal and the effect control signal based on the one start information can be easily associated. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to include information indicating which start information corresponds to each start and effect control signal, and the amount of information of each control signal can be reduced. And the control burden in the analysis of the control signal in the sub control means can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine A9, the display means is configured to be able to display the number of start information stored in the main storage means, and the start control signal is information indicating the number of start information stored in the main storage means A gaming machine 10 comprising:

  According to the gaming machine A10, since the start control signal includes information indicating the number of start information stored in the main storage means, the information for distinguishing the effect control signal, the start information Information indicating the stored number can be output by including it in one control signal, and the number of control signals output from the main control means to the sub-control means can be reduced. Further, when displaying the number of start information on the display means, it is necessary to output a control signal immediately after the start condition is detected. That is, it is possible to output information for discriminating from the effect control signal using a control signal that is indispensable in the configuration in which the number of start information is displayed on the display means.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A10, the display means includes an image display means having an image display section on which the identification information is dynamically displayed, and a dynamic display performed on the image display section of the image display means. The second effect executing means is a display mode displayed on the image display unit of the image display means, or a display for turning on or operating the decoration means. The gaming machine A11 is characterized in that the predetermined variation effect is executed by changing at least one of the modes from the display mode of the variation effect performed by the first effect execution means.

  According to the gaming machine A11, the second effect execution means uses the first effect execution means to display at least one of the display mode displayed on the image display unit of the image display unit or the display mode for lighting or operating the decoration unit. Since the predetermined variation effect is executed by changing the display mode of the variation effect to be performed, it is possible to diversify the effect when the control signal may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like.

  In addition, when the degree of expectation to which a predetermined game value is given varies depending on lighting and operation of the decoration device, the degree of expectation of the display mode instructed by the start control signal and the display instructed by the effect control signal Discriminating the degree of expectation of the mode and executing the display mode with the lower or higher expectation to suppress giving the player an excessive expectation of the jackpot or giving the player an expectation of the jackpot You may comprise so that the playability which can be given is provided.

  In addition, “changing the display mode of the variation effect performed by the first effect execution unit” means updating (rewriting, rewriting, a program or a drawing list instructing the display mode of the variation effect performed by the first effect execution unit. Change), and the case where it can be seen as if the display mode of the fluctuating effect is changed by the result of setting other programs and drawing lists provided in advance.

  The main control means for performing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for controlling based on the control signal from the main control means, and the variable control accompanying the dynamic display of the identification information is performed by the control of the sub-control means. In a gaming machine in which a predetermined game value is given to a player when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode by a variation effect performed by the display means. The means includes a detecting means for detecting the establishment of the starting condition, and at least a variation time of the changing effect performed by the display means based on the starting information acquired when the starting condition detected by the detecting means is established. The effect signal generating means for generating the effect control signal including the time information shown, and the effect control signal generated by the effect signal generating means are used when the variable effect is started on the display means. An output unit for outputting to the control unit, and outputting a finalized control signal to the sub-control unit when the variable output performed by the display unit is finalized after the production control signal is outputted by the production output unit. A final output means, and when the production control signal is input, the sub-control means obtains the time information and sets the variation time of the production production, and the production control signal is input. When the change effect is generated, the change means based on the effect control signal is started by the display means, and the change effect is started by the display means by the change start means, and the change time is started from the start of the change effect. After the elapse of time, when it is determined by the signal determination means that the determination control signal has been input, and by the signal determination means that the determination control signal has been input, The change determining means for determining the variation effect of the display means, and the display means until a predetermined control signal is input from the main control means when the signal determining means does not determine that the determined control signal has been input. The game machine B1 is provided with an effect continuation means for continuing the variation effect performed in the above.

  According to the gaming machine B1, in the main control means, based on the start information acquired with the establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means, at least time information indicating the change time of the change effect performed by the display means. An effect control signal including the generated effect control signal is generated, and the generated effect control signal is output to the sub-control means when the display means starts the changing effect. In addition, after the production control signal is output, when the variable production performed by the display unit is decided, the decision control signal is outputted to the sub-control unit. On the other hand, when an effect control signal is input, the sub-control means starts a change effect based on the effect control signal on the display means, and is set based on time information included in the effect control signal from the start of the change effect. It is determined whether or not a definite control signal has been input after the set fluctuation time has elapsed. When it is determined that the definite control signal is input, the variation effect of the display means is determined. When it is determined that the definite control signal is not input, the variation effect is continued until a predetermined control signal is input. . Therefore, since the variation effect on the display means is continued until the predetermined control signal is inputted when the final control signal from the main control means is not inputted, the variation effect is continued for the player. Can be recognized. Therefore, if a predetermined control signal is input, control according to the control signal can be performed, and the final control signal from the main control means is not input, for example, due to the influence of noise or the like, the final control signal is destroyed. Since it is difficult for the player to recognize a state in which the input of the definite control signal cannot be confirmed by the control means, it is possible to suppress the loss of the reliability of the gaming machine and to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  The effect continuation means may be configured to continuously perform the variation effect based on the effect control signal, or by starting a specific variation effect after the variation time of the variation effect based on the effect control signal has elapsed. You may comprise so that a fluctuation production may be performed continuously. When a specific variation effect is started, if an effect related to the variation effect based on the effect control signal is performed, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable, and an effect not related to the variation effect based on the effect control signal If this is done, the player can be made aware that the special performance has been resumed, and a game that gives a sense of expectation can be provided.

  Examples of the predetermined control signal include an effect control signal for instructing the start of a new variation effect, a control signal for instructing the start of a demonstration effect after a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the variation, and the like. In addition, in the case where the variation effect that the confirmation control signal cannot be input gives a predetermined game value, the control signal that instructs the start of the effect that gives the predetermined game value is also included in the predetermined control signal .

  In the gaming machine B1, the sub control means stops the display of the identification information in the change effect of the display means when the change start is started by the display means by the change start means and the change time has elapsed. And a stand-by means for waiting until a predetermined time elapses after the identification information is stopped and displayed by the stop-display means, and the effect confirmation means stands by by the stand-by means. When it is determined that the confirmation control signal is input during the predetermined time period, the stop display of the identification information is confirmed, and the effect continuation means sets the predetermined time to be waited by the standby means. The identification information stopped and displayed by the stop display means is restarted when the definite control signal is not input even after elapse. Game machine B2 to.

  According to the gaming machine B2, when the variation effect is started by the display means and the variation time elapses, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and then the standby is performed until the predetermined time elapses, and the final control signal is input during the predetermined time. Then, since the stop display of the identification information is confirmed, the identification information is not suddenly stopped and displayed during the dynamic display, and it is difficult to cause a sense of incongruity in the stop display of the variation effect. On the other hand, even if the identification information is temporarily stopped, if the confirmation control signal is not input for a predetermined time, restart of the identification information that has been stopped is started. It can be recognized that the production continues.

  Note that when the identification information is restarted, the player recognizes that an unusual variation effect is being performed, so that the player can have a sense of expectation in giving a predetermined game value, and a new game Can provide.

  In the gaming machine B2, the sub-control unit includes an image storage unit that stores image information that can display a variable display of identification information performed by the display unit, and among the image information stored in the image storage unit, the sub-control unit An effect executing means for acquiring image information capable of displaying a change effect based on the effect control signal and executing the change effect of the identification information based on the acquired image information, the effect continuation means is the predetermined Until the control signal is input, specific image information is acquired from the image storage means, and the effect execution means is repeatedly executed by the effect execution means based on the acquired image information. Machine B3.

  According to the gaming machine B3, the effect continuation unit causes the effect execution unit to repeatedly execute the variation effect based on the specific image information until a predetermined control signal is input, and therefore the input timing is indefinite. Until a predetermined control signal is input, there is no need to continue to generate image information associated with a restarting change effect. As a result, it is possible to reduce the control burden related to generation of image information in the sub-control means.

  In the gaming machine B3, the variation effect restarted by the effect continuation means is operated on the spot without changing the identification information stopped and displayed by the stop display means. .

  According to the gaming machine B4, since the variation effect restarted by the effect continuation unit is operated on the spot without changing the identification information stopped and displayed on the stop display unit, a predetermined control signal is input. It can suppress giving a player the uncomfortable feeling when a new production is started.

  The main control means for performing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for controlling based on the control signal from the main control means, and the variable control accompanying the dynamic display of the identification information is performed by the control of the sub-control means. In a gaming machine in which a predetermined game value is given to a player when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode by a variation effect performed by the display means. The means includes detection means for detecting the establishment of the start condition, main storage means for storing start information acquired when the start condition detected by the detection means is established, and start stored in the main storage means A first output means for outputting a start control signal based on the information to the sub-control means when the detection means detects the establishment of a start condition, and the start control signal is output by the first output means. A second output means for outputting an effect control signal based on start information stored in the main storage means to the sub-control means when the display means starts a variable effect later; When the start control signal is input, the control means is input after the input of the sub storage means for storing the start control signal, the start control signal stored in the sub storage means, and the start control signal. The signal control means for determining whether or not the effect control signal corresponds, and the effect control signal when the signal determination means determines that the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other The effect control is performed when it is determined that the start control signal and the effect control signal do not correspond to each other by the first effect executing means for performing the change effect based on the display means and the signal determining means. Gaming machine C1, characterized in that a second demonstration execution means for performing an effect different predetermined variation from the variation effect based on No..

  According to the gaming machine C1, the main control means outputs a start control signal based on the start information stored in the main storage means to the sub control means when the establishment of the start condition is detected by the detection means. When the variable effect is started by the display means, an effect control signal based on the start information is output to the sub-control means. On the other hand, in the sub control means, the input start control signal is stored in the sub storage means, and the stored start control signal and the effect control signal input thereafter are discriminated by the signal discrimination means. As a result of the discrimination by the discriminating means, if the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other, a change effect based on the effect control signal is performed on the display means, and the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. If not, a predetermined variation effect different from the variation effect based on the effect control signal is performed.

  Therefore, the start control signal and the effect control signal are input to the sub-control unit at different timings when the start condition is detected and when the actual change effect is actually performed, and both control signals correspond to each other. If it is a thing, the variation | change effect based on an effect control signal will be performed by a display means, On the other hand, if both control signals do not respond | correspond, a predetermined | prescribed variation effect will be performed by a display means. Therefore, for example, the effect control signal output from the main control means does not stop the identification information in a predetermined display mode, but the effect control signal that is destroyed by the influence of noise or the like and is input to the sub-control means. When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode, it is possible to prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed on the display unit in a predetermined display mode. That is, the state in which the predetermined game value is not given to the player does not occur despite the fact that the predetermined display mode identification information is stopped and displayed on the display means, so that the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable. And it can also suppress that the reliability of a gaming machine is impaired.

  In addition, the start control signal may be configured to include information (data) that can instruct the change effect performed by the display means, as with the effect control signal, or display the change effect that can be instructed by the effect control signal. It is good also as what contains the information which classify | categorizes for every aspect and shows the classified area. Furthermore, the start control signal may include information indicating the display mode of the identification information to be stopped and displayed in addition to the information indicating the display mode of the variation effect.

  The start control signal corresponds to the winning command of the present embodiment, and the effect control signal corresponds to the variation pattern command and the stop type command of the present embodiment.

  In the gaming machine C1, the second effect executing means is configured to be incapable of selecting a change effect in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the predetermined display mode when the display means performs a predetermined change effect. A gaming machine C2 characterized by being.

  According to the gaming machine C2, the second effect executing means is configured so that the variable effect in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode cannot be selected when the display device performs the predetermined variable effect. When the control signal may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed in a display mode in which a predetermined game value is given to the player. Therefore, even though the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode, a state in which the predetermined game value is not given does not occur, so that it is possible to suppress discomfort to the player and the reliability of the gaming machine It can suppress that property is impaired.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the main control unit displays display mode information indicating a display mode of a variation effect performed by the display unit, and a game value indicating a game value given after the end of the variable effect of the display mode. Start signal generating means for generating a start control signal including information based on the start information, a display mode of a variation effect performed by the display means, whether to give the predetermined game value, and the predetermined game A game value to be given when a value is given is set on the basis of the start information, and output to the sub-control means when instructing the start of a variation effect corresponding to the set display mode and game value Effect signal generating means for generating an effect control signal to be output, and the signal determining means of the sub-control means is connected to the display mode indicated by the effect control signal and the start signal generating means. First determination of whether or not the display mode indicated by the displayed display mode information corresponds, and the game value indicated by the game value indicated by the effect control signal and the game value information included in the start signal generating means A gaming machine C3 configured to be capable of executing a second determination as to whether or not the two correspond.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in the main control means, display mode information indicating the display mode of the variation effect performed by the display unit, and game value information indicating the game value provided after the end of the variation effect of the display mode. A start control signal including the start control signal is generated based on the start information, and is provided when the display mode of the variation effect performed by the display means, whether or not to give a predetermined game value, and when a predetermined game value is given. An effect control signal that is output when the game value is set and an instruction to start a variable effect corresponding to the set display mode and game value is generated. Further, the signal determining means of the sub control means performs first determination as to whether the display mode indicated by the effect control signal corresponds to the display mode indicated by the display mode information included in the start signal generating means, and A second determination is made as to whether or not the game value indicated by the control signal corresponds to the game value indicated by the game value information included in the start signal generating means. Therefore, since it is possible to determine whether the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other based on the display mode of the variable effect and the game value to be given, the output is performed to start one variable effect performed on the display means. It is possible to determine in detail whether or not there is a possibility that the effect control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like.

  In the gaming machine C3, the effect signal generating means generates a first effect control signal for instructing a display mode of a variable effect performed by the display means, and whether to give the predetermined game value and A second effect control signal for instructing a game value to be given when a predetermined game value is given is generated, and the second output means orders the first and second effect control signals. Output to the sub-control means, and the sub-control means includes input determination means for determining whether the first and second effect control signals have been input, and the signal determination means includes the input determination A gaming machine C4, which determines whether the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond when it is determined by the means that at least the effect control signal after the ordering is input.

  According to the gaming machine C4, from the main control means, the first effect control signal for instructing the display mode of the variable effect performed by the display means, whether to give a predetermined game value, and the predetermined game value are When it is determined that the second effect control signal for instructing the game value to be given is ordered and output, and the sub-control means determines that the effect control signal after the ordering is input, It is determined whether the start control signal corresponds to the effect control signal. Therefore, it is determined whether the start control signal corresponds to the effect control signal in a state where two effect control signals output to start one variation effect performed by the display means are input to the sub-control means. Therefore, the process for determining the correspondence between the start control signal and the effect control signal can be executed in a single process, and the process in the sub control means can be performed efficiently.

  In the gaming machine C4, the second effect executing means performs the ordering before the effect control signal preceded by the ordering among the first and second effect control signals is input by the input determining means. A gaming machine C5 that performs the predetermined variation effect when it is determined that a later effect control signal is input.

  According to the gaming machine C5, when the second effect executing means determines that the effect control signal after the ordering is input by the input determining means before the effect control signal prior to the ordering is input. In addition, since the predetermined variation effect is performed, the effect control signal preceded by the ordering is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, for example, the identification information is suddenly stopped in a state where the variation effect that becomes the predetermined display mode is not performed. Displayed and indicating the game value (that is, a state where only the second effect control signal is input without inputting the first effect control signal), conversely, the identification information in the variable effect that becomes a predetermined display mode Can be prevented from being stopped and displayed (that is, only the first effect control signal is input without the second effect control signal being input). Machine It can be suppressed that the reliability is lowered.

  In the gaming machine C4, the sub-control unit counts an elapsed time after the input determining unit determines that the first effect control signal of the first and second effect control signals is input. The second effect executing means is predetermined by the time measuring means before it is determined that the effect control signal after the ordering is input among the first and second effect control signals. The gaming machine C6 is characterized in that when the time is counted, the predetermined variation effect is performed.

  According to the gaming machine C6, the second effect executing means performs the predetermined variation effect when the time measuring means measures a predetermined time before it is determined that the effect control signal to be ordered later is input. An effect control signal that is later ordered due to the influence of noise or the like is destroyed, and for example, the identification information is suddenly stopped and displayed in a state where a variation effect that becomes a predetermined display mode is not performed, indicating the game value (that is, On the other hand, when the first effect control signal is not input and only the second effect control signal is input), conversely, the identification information is not stopped and displayed in the variable effect that becomes the predetermined display mode (that is, the first effect control signal is not displayed). 2), it is possible to suppress a state in which only the first effect control signal is input without input of the second effect control signal, thereby suppressing discomfort to the player and reducing the reliability of the gaming machine. it can.

  In the gaming machine C6, the second output means outputs the first effect control signal before the second effect control signal, and the variation effect performed by the display means is the identification information of the identification information. A high-speed fluctuation period in which the identification information is dynamically displayed at a high speed from the start of dynamic display, and the identification information is dynamically displayed at a medium or low speed until the identification information is stopped and displayed after the high-speed fluctuation period. A sub-control means, wherein the sub-control means sets a predetermined time measured by the time-measure means based on a display form of the fluctuation effect instructed by the first effect control signal. A gaming machine C7, comprising a time setting means for setting the time period below the fluctuation period.

  According to the gaming machine C7, since the predetermined time measured by the time measuring means is set by the time setting means to be equal to or less than the high speed fluctuation period based on the display form of the changing effect instructed by the first effect control signal. In the variation effect of the display mode instructed by the one effect control signal, it is possible to determine whether the second effect signal is input while high-speed variation is performed. Therefore, when the identification information fluctuates at medium or low speed and the identification information may be recognized by the player, it can be prevented from being suddenly changed to a predetermined variation effect, and the player feels uncomfortable. Therefore, the player can be prevented from feeling uncomfortable and the reliability of the gaming machine can be prevented from being lowered.

  In any one of the gaming machines C4 to C7, the main control means, based on the start information, a display setting means for setting a display mode of a variable effect performed by the display means by the first effect control signal; The display mode of the variation effect that can be set by the display setting means is divided into a predetermined number of groups, and is provided with group storage means for storing in association with the start information, and the start signal generating means is stored in the group storage means A group associated with the start information is determined from a plurality of groups to be generated, and a start control signal including group information indicating the determined group is generated, and the signal determination unit of the sub-control unit includes: When the display mode of the variation effect indicated by the first effect control signal is included in the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal, the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. Gaming machine C8, characterized in that in which it is determined that those.

  According to the gaming machine C8, the main control means has the first effect control signal for executing the change effect of the display mode set based on the start information, and the display mode of the change effect that can be set based on the start information. The start control signal including the group information indicating the included group is generated, and the sub-control means displays the variation effect indicated by the first effect control signal in the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal. Is included, the signal determining means determines that the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. Therefore, when the start control signal is generated in the main control means, it is only necessary to determine the group associated with the start information without setting the display mode of the fluctuation effect in detail. Can be reduced. Further, the sub-control means only needs to determine whether or not the display mode of the variable effect indicated by the first effect control signal is included in the group indicated by the start control signal, and the details of the display mode of the variable effect are compared. Since there is no need to do this, the control burden can be reduced.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for dividing the display mode of the variation effect set by the display setting means into a predetermined number of groups and storing them in association with the start information, replacing the start control signal including the group information. The start control signal including the start information may be transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and the determined group includes the display mode of the variable effect indicated by the first effect control signal. To determine if Generally, since the main control means performs the main control of the game, it is preferable to reduce the control burden as much as possible. Therefore, in this configuration, the main control unit does not need to determine the group associated with the start information, and therefore the control burden on the main control unit can be further reduced.

  Further, the sub-control means is provided with a display setting means for setting the display mode of the fluctuating effect performed by the display means based on the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, a start control signal including the start information is provided. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a sub-control means from a main control means. In this configuration, the sub control means sets the display mode of the fluctuation effect based on the start information included in the start control signal, and the change mode indicated by the set display mode of the fluctuation effect and the first effect control signal. It is determined whether or not the display mode of the effect corresponds. Therefore, in this configuration, it is possible to discriminate in detail the display mode of the changing effect instructed by the start control signal and the first effect control signal while reducing the control burden on the main control means.

  In the gaming machine C8, the variation effect performed by the display means is configured so that the degree of expectation to which the predetermined game value is given is different, and the group storage unit is configured according to the expectation degree of the display form of the variation effect. And the second production execution means, the degree of expectation of the variation production divided into the group indicated by the group information of the startup control signal, The gaming machine C9 is characterized in that it selects and executes a variation effect with a lower expectation degree from among the expectation levels of the variation effect instructed to be executed by the first effect control signal.

  According to the gaming machine C9, the second effect executing means includes the expectation degree of the change effect divided into the groups indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the expectation of the change effect indicated to be executed by the first effect control signal. Since the variation effect with the lower expectation is selected, the variation effect with the lower expectation can be performed by the display means when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. Therefore, when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to suppress giving an excessive expectation to the jackpot to the player.

  The sub-control means is provided with a display setting means for setting the display mode of the variable effect performed by the display means based on the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, a start control signal including the start information is provided. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a sub-control means from a main control means. In this configuration, the sub control means sets the display mode of the fluctuation effect based on the start information included in the start control signal, and execution is instructed by the set expectation degree of the change effect and the first effect control signal. Compared with the expected degree of fluctuation production, the fluctuation production with the lower expectation is performed. Therefore, in this configuration, it is possible to discriminate in detail the degree of expectation of the changing effect indicated by the start control signal and the first effect control signal.

  In addition, the expectation degree of the variation effect may be different for each type of display mode (for example, reach) indicated by the variation display of the identification information, or the display mode displayed in the middle of the variation display of the identification information. It may be different for each type of (for example, a notice effect or a chance effect for causing a character to appear), or may be different depending on the length of the effect time of the variable information display. In the case of variable display of identification information, the longer the production time, the higher the expectation that the game value will be given. become.

  In the gaming machine C8, the variation effect performed by the display means is configured so that the degree of expectation to which the predetermined game value is given is different, and the group storage unit is configured according to the expectation degree of the display form of the variation effect. And the second production execution means, the degree of expectation of the variation production divided into the group indicated by the group information of the startup control signal, The gaming machine C10 is characterized by selecting and executing a variation effect with a higher expectation degree among the expectation levels of the variation effect instructed to be executed by the first effect control signal.

  According to the gaming machine C10, the second effect executing means includes the expectation degree of the variable effect divided into the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the expectation of the variable effect instructed to be executed by the first effect control signal. Of the degrees, since the variation effect with the higher expectation is selected, when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, the variation effect with a high expectation can be performed by the display means. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the control signal has been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to provide a game that can give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  The sub-control means is provided with a display setting means for setting the display mode of the variable effect performed by the display means based on the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, a start control signal including the start information is provided. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a sub-control means from a main control means. In this configuration, the sub control means sets the display mode of the fluctuation effect based on the start information included in the start control signal, and execution is instructed by the set expectation degree of the change effect and the first effect control signal. Compared with the expected degree of fluctuation production, the fluctuation production with the higher expectation is performed. Therefore, in this configuration, it is possible to discriminate in detail the degree of expectation of the changing effect indicated by the start control signal and the first effect control signal.

  In any of the gaming machines C3 to C7, the main control means includes a value setting means for setting the gaming value instructed by the second effect control means based on the start information, and a value setting means thereof Group storage means for dividing game values that can be set into a predetermined number of groups and storing the game values in association with the start information, and the start signal generation means includes a plurality of groups stored in the group storage means, A group associated with the start information is determined, and a start control signal including group information indicating the determined group is generated. The signal determination means of the sub control means is indicated by the group information of the start control signal. If the game value instructed by the second effect control signal is included in the group, it is determined that the start control signal and the effect control signal correspond to each other. Game machine C11 to.

  According to the gaming machine C11, the main control means includes a second effect control signal for instructing a game value and a start control signal including group information indicating a group including a game value that can be set based on the start information. If the game value instructed by the second effect control signal is included in the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal, the sub control means corresponds to the start control signal and the effect control signal. The signal discriminating means discriminates that it is to be. Therefore, since it is possible to determine whether or not there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like based on the game value directly related to the player, when a predetermined game value is not given It is possible to reliably prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for storing the game values that can be set by the value setting means into a predetermined number of groups and stored in association with the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, start You may comprise so that the starting control signal containing information may be transmitted from a main control means to a sub-control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and whether the determined group includes the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. Determine. Generally, since the main control means performs the main control of the game, it is preferable to reduce the control burden as much as possible. Therefore, in this configuration, the main control unit does not need to determine the group associated with the start information, and therefore the control burden on the main control unit can be further reduced.

  In the gaming machine C11, the second effect executing means has a lower game value of the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. The gaming machine C12 is characterized in that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode based on the control signal.

  According to the gaming machine C12, the second effect executing means has a lower game value among the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode based on the control signal, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode having a low gaming value when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. . Therefore, when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to suppress giving an excessive expectation to the jackpot to the player.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for storing the game values that can be set by the value setting means into a predetermined number of groups and stored in association with the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, start You may comprise so that the starting control signal containing information may be transmitted from a main control means to a sub-control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and whether the determined group includes the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. Determine. Therefore, in this configuration, the game value indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal can be determined in detail.

  In the gaming machine C11, the second effect executing means has a higher game value among the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. The gaming machine C13 is characterized in that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode based on the control signal.

  According to the gaming machine C13, the second effect executing means has a higher game value among the game value of the group indicated by the group information of the start control signal and the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. Since the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode based on the control signal, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode having a high gaming value when there is a possibility that the control signal is destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like. . Therefore, even when there is a possibility that the control signal has been destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like, it is possible to provide a game that can give the player a sense of expectation for jackpot.

  The sub-control means is provided with group storage means for storing the game values that can be set by the value setting means into a predetermined number of groups and stored in association with the start information, and instead of the start control signal including the group information, start You may comprise so that the starting control signal containing information may be transmitted from a main control means to a sub-control means. In this configuration, the sub-control means determines a group associated with the start information included in the start control signal, and whether the determined group includes the game value indicated by the second effect control signal. Determine. Therefore, in this configuration, the game value indicated by the start control signal and the effect control signal can be determined in detail.

  In any one of the gaming machines C1 to C13, the main storage means, when a variation effect based on the establishment of the start condition is being performed, when the establishment of a new start condition is detected by the detection means, The starting information is stored in the order of establishment, and the second output means acquires the starting information stored in the main storage means in the order of establishment and outputs an effect control signal based on the acquired starting information. And the sub storage means stores the start control signals in the order of input, and the signal determination means acquires a start control signal stored in the sub storage means in an early input order, and the acquired start control signal and A gaming machine C14 characterized by determining whether or not the input effect control signal corresponds.

  According to the gaming machine C14, start information is stored in the main storage means in the order in which the start conditions are established, start control signals are stored in the sub storage means in the order of input, and the second output means has start information in which the order of establishment is early. And an effect control signal is output, and the signal determination means acquires the start control signal whose input order is early and discriminates it from the effect control signal. Therefore, the start control signal and the effect control signal based on one start information are obtained. Even if they are input at different timings, the start control signal and the effect control signal based on the one start information can be easily associated. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to include information indicating which start information corresponds to each start and effect control signal, and the amount of information of each control signal can be reduced. And the control burden in the analysis of the control signal in the sub control means can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine C14, the display means is configured to be able to display the number of start information stored in the main storage means, and the start control signal is information indicating the number of start information stored in the main storage means. A gaming machine C15, comprising:

  According to the gaming machine C15, since the start control signal includes information indicating the number of start information stored in the main storage means, the information for distinguishing the effect control signal, the start information Information indicating the stored number can be output by including it in one control signal, and the number of control signals output from the main control means to the sub-control means can be reduced. Further, when displaying the number of start information on the display means, it is necessary to output a control signal immediately after the start condition is detected. That is, it is possible to output information for discriminating from the effect control signal using a control signal that is indispensable in the configuration in which the number of start information is displayed on the display means.

  In any of the gaming machines C1 to C15, the display means includes an image display means having an image display section on which the identification information is dynamically displayed, and a dynamic display performed on the image display section of the image display means. The second effect executing means is a display mode displayed on the image display unit of the image display means, or a display for turning on or operating the decoration means. The gaming machine C16 is characterized in that the predetermined variation effect is executed by changing at least one of the modes from the display mode of the variation effect performed by the first effect execution means.

  According to the gaming machine C16, the second effect executing means causes the first effect executing means to display at least one of the display mode displayed on the image display unit of the image display unit or the display mode for lighting or operating the decoration unit. Since the predetermined variation effect is executed by changing the display mode of the variation effect to be performed, it is possible to diversify the effect when the control signal may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or the like.

  In addition, when the degree of expectation to which a predetermined game value is given varies depending on lighting and operation of the decoration device, the degree of expectation of the display mode instructed by the start control signal and the display instructed by the effect control signal Discriminating the degree of expectation of the mode and executing the display mode with the lower or higher expectation to suppress giving the player an excessive expectation of the jackpot or giving the player an expectation of the jackpot You may comprise so that the playability which can be given is provided.

  In addition, “changing the display mode of the variation effect performed by the first effect execution unit” means updating (rewriting, rewriting, a program or a drawing list instructing the display mode of the variation effect performed by the first effect execution unit. Change), and the case where it can be seen as if the display mode of the fluctuating effect is changed by the result of setting other programs and drawing lists provided in advance.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A11, B1 to B4, and C1 to C16, 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.

  One of the gaming machines A1 to A11, B1 to B4, and C1 to C16, 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 (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined 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.

One of the gaming machines A1 to A11, B1 to B4, and C1 to C16, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion 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.
<Others>
In recent years, various presentations (variation display, notice display, etc.) are performed on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, an accessory is operated in conjunction with the contents of the production of the liquid crystal display device, and an LED or the like is turned on to There is known a pachinko machine designed to improve interest (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-164595). One of the various effects performed on the display device is an effect that starts when a game ball wins at the start opening. Specifically, when a game ball wins at the start opening, on the screen of the display device Is a variable display in which the scrolling of the symbols and the like is started, and then the symbols and the like being scrolled are sequentially stopped and displayed. In such a variable display, when a stop display is made with a combination of predetermined symbols, etc., the game state shifts to a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, a stage or mode in which a big hit or a probable change state can be expected), and a predetermined game value is given to the player Is provided.
In addition, the variable display performed by the display device, the accessory, the LED, and the like is set by the main control device that performs the main control of the game based on various random numbers acquired when the game ball enters the start port. Is done. Then, when it is time to execute the variable display by the display device, the accessory, the LED, etc., a control signal is output from the main control device to the sub control device. Is controlled to start the fluctuation display. Thereafter, when a predetermined time (variation time set by an instruction from the main controller) elapses after the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation display is stopped and a control signal for confirming the stop display is input from the main controller. Then, the change display of 1 is confirmed and the process ends.
However, in the pachinko machine, if the control of the main control device stops for some reason after the variable display is started by the control signal from the main control device (for example, a failure of the main control device itself or a short time) When a power failure occurs, the sub-control unit does not receive a control signal to confirm the stop display, so the fluctuation display is stopped but the fluctuation display of 1 is not finalized and ends. No state. When the player visually recognizes the stop display of the variable display, the player recognizes that the variable display of 1 has ended, and thus continues the game such as driving a game ball. As a result, the player continues to play the game, but control by the main control device is stopped, and a new game is not started, which causes discomfort to the player and impairs the reliability of the pachinko machine. There was a point.
In addition, the pachinko machine is an electronic device that has a power switch circuit and a high-frequency circuit. It is. For this reason, for example, the control signal input from the main control device to the sub control device may be destroyed due to the influence of noise or static electricity (hereinafter referred to as “noise etc.”), resulting in a control signal having a different content. There is. If the control signal for confirming the variation display is destroyed due to the influence of the noise or the like and the sub control device cannot confirm the input of the control signal for confirming the variation display, the sub control device may not be able to start the next control. As a result, the player can easily recognize the state in which the change display is stopped but the next presentation is not started, which reduces the reliability of the pachinko machine and feels uncomfortable. Arise.
This technical idea was made in order to solve the above-described problems and the like, and a gaming machine capable of suppressing discomfort to the player and suppressing the reliability of the gaming machine from being impaired. It is intended to provide.
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In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 includes a main control unit that performs main control of a game, a sub-control unit that performs control based on a control signal from the main control unit, and a sub-control unit thereof Display means for performing a fluctuating effect accompanying dynamic display of the identification information by the control of the player, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode by the fluctuating effect performed by the display means A predetermined game value is given to the main control means, and the main control means includes detection means for detecting establishment of the start condition, and start information acquired upon establishment of the start condition detected by the detection means. Based on the effect signal generating means for generating the effect control signal including time information indicating the variation time of the changing effect performed at the display means, and the effect control signal generated by the effect signal generating means, In the case of starting the variation effect by the display means, the effect output means for outputting to the sub-control means, and the case of confirming the variation effect performed by the display means after the output of the effect control signal by the effect output means. And a deterministic output means for outputting a deterministic control signal to the sub-control means, wherein the sub-control means obtains the time information and sets the variation time of the variation effect when the effect control signal is input When the effect control signal is input, a change start means for starting a change effect based on the effect control signal by the display means, and a change effect on the display means by the change start means. Signal determining means for determining whether or not the fixed control signal is input after the variation time has elapsed since the start of the variation effect, and the signal determining means When it is determined that a constant control signal has been input, a variation determination unit that determines the variation effect of the display unit, and when the signal determination unit does not determine that the determination control signal has been input, from the main control unit There is provided an effect continuation unit that continues the variation effect performed by the display unit until a predetermined control signal is input.
The gaming machine according to technical idea 2 is the gaming machine according to technical idea 1, wherein the sub-control unit is configured to display the display unit when a variation effect is started by the display unit by the variation start unit and the variation time has elapsed. Stop display means for stopping and displaying the identification information in the fluctuating effect, and standby means for waiting until a predetermined time elapses after the identification information is stopped and displayed by the stop display means. And the effect determination means determines the stop display of the identification information when it is determined that the confirmation control signal is input during a predetermined time waited by the waiting means, and the effect continuation is continued. When the predetermined control signal is not input even after a predetermined time waited by the standby means, the means re-identifies the identification information stopped and displayed by the stop display means. It is intended to start the motion.
The gaming machine of technical idea 3 is the gaming machine of technical idea 2, in which the sub-control unit stores image information capable of displaying a variable display of identification information performed by the display unit; The effect execution which acquires the image information which can display the fluctuation effect based on the said effect control signal among the image information memorize | stored in an image memory | storage means, and performs the fluctuation effect of the said identification information based on the acquired image information And the effect continuation means obtains specific image information from the image storage means until the predetermined control signal is input, and produces a variation effect based on the acquired image information. Is executed repeatedly.
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According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, at the main control means, based on the start information acquired when the start condition detected by the detection means is established, at least the change time of the change effect performed by the display means is set. An effect control signal including the time information shown is generated, and the generated effect control signal is output to the sub-control means when the display means starts a variable effect. In addition, after the production control signal is output, when the variable production performed by the display unit is decided, the decision control signal is outputted to the sub-control unit. On the other hand, when an effect control signal is input, the sub-control means starts a change effect based on the effect control signal on the display means, and is set based on time information included in the effect control signal from the start of the change effect. It is determined whether or not a definite control signal has been input after the set fluctuation time has elapsed. When it is determined that the definite control signal is input, the variation effect of the display means is determined. When it is determined that the definite control signal is not input, the variation effect is continued until a predetermined control signal is input. . Therefore, since the variation effect on the display means is continued until the predetermined control signal is inputted when the final control signal from the main control means is not inputted, the variation effect is continued for the player. Can be recognized. Therefore, if a predetermined control signal is input, control according to the control signal can be performed, and the final control signal from the main control means is not input, for example, due to the influence of noise or the like, the final control signal is destroyed. Since the control means can make it difficult for the player to recognize a state in which the confirmation control signal input cannot be confirmed, it is possible to suppress the loss of the reliability of the gaming machine and to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable. There is.
The effect continuation means may be configured to continuously perform the variation effect based on the effect control signal, or by starting a specific variation effect after the variation time of the variation effect based on the effect control signal has elapsed. You may comprise so that a fluctuation production may be performed continuously. When a specific variation effect is started, if an effect related to the variation effect based on the effect control signal is performed, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling uncomfortable, and an effect not related to the variation effect based on the effect control signal If this is done, the player can be made aware that the special performance has been resumed, and a game that gives a sense of expectation can be provided.
Examples of the predetermined control signal include an effect control signal for instructing the start of a new variation effect, a control signal for instructing the start of a demonstration effect after a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the variation, and the like. In addition, in the case where the variation effect that the confirmation control signal cannot be input gives a predetermined game value, the control signal that instructs the start of the effect that gives the predetermined game value is also included in the predetermined control signal .
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, when the variation effect is started by the display means and the variation time has elapsed, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and then the predetermined time It waits until it elapses, and if the confirmation control signal is input for a predetermined time, the stop display of the identification information is confirmed, so that the identification information does not stop and display suddenly in the middle of the dynamic display. There is an effect that it is difficult to produce a sense of incongruity in the stop display of the production. On the other hand, even if the identification information is temporarily stopped, if the confirmation control signal is not input for a predetermined time, restart of the identification information that has been stopped is started. There is an effect that it can be recognized that the production continues.
Note that when the identification information is restarted, the player recognizes that an unusual variation effect is being performed, so that the player can have a sense of expectation in giving a predetermined game value, and a new game Can provide.
According to the gaming machine of the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine of the technical idea 2, the effect continuation means performs a variation effect based on specific image information until a predetermined control signal is input. Since it is repeatedly executed by the effect execution means, it is not necessary to continue to generate image information associated with a change effect of restart until a predetermined control signal whose input timing is indefinite is input. As a result, there is an effect that the control burden relating to the generation of image information in the sub-control means can be reduced.

10, 10a, 10b Pachinko machine (game machine)
31 3rd symbol display device (part of display means)
110 Main control device (main control means)
117 Production control device (sub control means)
202a jackpot variation pattern table (one of group storage means)
202b Deviating (normal) variation pattern table (one of group storage means)
202c Fluctuation pattern table for deviation (probability variation) (one of group storage means)
203a Reservation ball storage area (main memory means)
208a First entrance switch (detection means)
273a Reservation type storage area (secondary storage means)
275 Character ROM (image storage means)
S201 First output means, second output means, effect output means, final output means S306 display setting means S406 effect signal generation means S655 start signal generation means S1302 to S1304 effect execution means S1411 part of first effect execution means, start of fluctuation Part of means S1804 Time setting means S2011 Signal discrimination means S2012-S2017 Change determination means S2203, S2206 Signal discrimination means S2033: No Change waiting means S2034-S2036 Change continuation means S2207-S2210 Part of second effect execution means S3003-S3005 , S2210 Part of second effect executing means S3103 to S3015, S2210 Part of second effect executing means S3106 to S3108, S2210 Part of second effect executing means S3203, S3204 Input determining means

Claims (2)

The main control means for performing the main control of the game, the sub-control means for controlling based on the control signal from the main control means, and the variable control accompanying the dynamic display of the identification information is performed by the control of the sub-control means. In a gaming machine provided with a predetermined game value when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display manner by a variation effect performed by the display means.
The main control means includes
Detecting means for detecting the establishment of the starting condition;
An effect signal generation that generates an effect control signal including at least time information indicating a change time of the change effect performed by the display means, based on start information acquired when the start condition detected by the detecting means is established. Means,
An effect output means for outputting the effect control signal generated by the effect signal generating means to the sub-control means when the display means starts a variable effect;
A confirmation output means for outputting a confirmation control signal to the sub-control means when confirming a variable effect performed by the display means after outputting the effect control signal by the effect output means;
The sub-control means is
Signal storage means for storing the effect control signal input from the main control means in a predetermined storage area;
Determination means for determining whether or not the effect control signal is stored in the predetermined storage area at a predetermined interval;
When the determination means determines that the effect control signal is stored in the predetermined storage area, the time information is acquired based on the effect control signal stored in the predetermined storage area. Time setting means for setting the fluctuation time of the fluctuation production,
When the determining means determines that the effect control signal is stored in the predetermined storage area, the display means displays a variable effect based on the effect control signal stored in the predetermined storage area. Variation starting means to start;
A signal determination unit that determines whether or not the finalized control signal is input after the variation effect is started by the display unit by the variation start unit and the variation time has elapsed from the start of the variation effect;
A variation confirmation means for confirming a variation effect of the display means when it is determined by the signal determination means that the confirmation control signal is input;
An effect continuation means for continuing the changing effect performed by the display means until a predetermined control signal is input from the main control means when the signal determination means does not determine that the final control signal has been input ;
Stop display means for stopping and displaying the identification information in the change effect of the display means when the change start is started by the display means by the change start means and the change time has elapsed;
Waiting means for waiting until a predetermined time elapses after the identification information is stopped and displayed by the stop display means ,
The variation confirmation means confirms the stop display of the identification information when it is determined that the confirmation control signal is input during a predetermined time waited by the waiting means,
The effect continuation means starts restart of the identification information stopped and displayed by the stop display means when the fixed control signal is not inputted even after a predetermined time waited by the standby means has elapsed. ,
The time setting means, when the determination means determines that a plurality of the effect control signals are stored in the predetermined storage area, all the effect control signals stored in the predetermined storage area Among the time information included in the game machine, the time information indicating the shortest variation time is acquired and the variation time of the variation effect is set . The sub-control means is
Image storage means for storing image information capable of displaying a variable display of identification information performed by the display means;
An effect of acquiring image information capable of displaying a variation effect based on the effect control signal from the image information stored in the image storage means, and executing the variation effect of the identification information based on the acquired image information Execution means,
The effect continuation means acquires specific image information from the image storage means until the predetermined control signal is input, and causes the effect execution means to repeatedly execute a variation effect based on the acquired image information. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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