JP5855952B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine capable of executing a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device, and the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit game state has a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker opened, and a state where a player can easily win a game ball for a certain period of time continuously. provide.

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever to display on the variable display device. The variable display of the display symbol is started within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing by starting the variable display of the symbol and the player operating the stop button provided corresponding to each variable display device. And a winning is generated according to the display result derived when the variable display of all the variable display devices is stopped, and a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the winning is paid out, and a specific winning is generated. In some cases, there is a slot machine configured to change the gaming state to a state in which a predetermined gaming value is given to the player.

  In such gaming machines, a buffer is provided for storing the state of all signals input to the input port in an identifiable manner, and based on this buffer, the state of all signals input to the input port is collectively determined. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-172784 A

  However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that when there are a plurality of input ports, the capacity of the buffer increases correspondingly.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an increase in storage area.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the claims of the present application is:
A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
A game control microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100, 1041),
The game control microcomputer is:
A first input port (for example, input port IP0) having a plurality of input terminals connectable to the outside;
Input state data storage means (for example, input buffer B0I, for example) that stores a plurality of first input state data (for example, input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I5) that can specify the input state of each input terminal of the first input port. )When,
Common processing means for performing a common process on the plurality of first input state data stored in the input state data storage means (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 for executing the switch process of step S91, the switch of step Sa0) A game control microcomputer 1041) for executing processing;
A second input port (eg, PIP510) having an input terminal;
Count value updating means (for example, random number generation circuit 553) for periodically updating and outputting the count value;
Random value storage means (for example, a random value register) that latches the count value output from the count value update means and stores it as a random value in response to a change in the input state of the input terminal of the second input port 559A, 559B),
Based on the random number value stored in the random value storage means, a lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 for executing the processes of steps S240 and S245, the internal lottery process of step Sa2 is executed. Game control microcomputer 1041),
With
The input state data storage means stores the first input port in a data area corresponding to an unused input terminal (for example, areas of bit numbers [6] and [7]) among the plurality of input terminals included in the first input port. Storing second input state data (for example, input port data B0I6 and input port data B0I7) that can specify the input state of the input terminals of the two input ports;
The common processing means performs a common process on the plurality of first input state data and the second input state data stored in the input state data storage means.
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, a plurality of first input state data and second input state data are stored in the same input state data storage unit without being stored in separate input state data storage units, and common processing is performed. Since it can be executed, an increase in the storage area can be prevented.
Further, since the second input port can be used for latching the random number value, it is possible to more strictly eliminate the influence from others such as noise.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The random value storage means includes
In response to a change in the input state of the first input terminal among the input terminals of the second input port, the count value output by the count value updating means is latched and stored as a random number value. Random number storage means (for example, random value register 559A);
In response to a change in the input state of a second input terminal different from the first input terminal among the input terminals of the second input port, the count value output by the count value updating means is latched. Second random value storage means (for example, random value register 559B) for storing as a random value;
Including
The lottery means performs the same lottery based on the random number value stored in either the first random value storage means or the second random value storage means.
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, different random number storage means are used depending on which input terminal of the plurality of input terminals of the second input port has changed, so that the input terminal is in accordance with the input terminal. A lottery can be performed and fairness can be ensured.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The second input port includes an input terminal (for example, input port P5) that performs serial communication with the outside.
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, serial communication with the outside becomes possible.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The common processing means includes the plurality of first input state data and the second input state stored in the input state data storage means as the common processing (for example, initialization processing in steps S31 and S32) when power is turned on. Initialize the data,
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of first input state data and second input state data can be initialized at once, so that the capacity of the program can be reduced.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
In the common processing, the common processing means has a common logical value (for example, “0”) for each of the plurality of first input state data and the second input state data stored in the input state data storage means. Or “1”), it is determined whether the input state of each input terminal of the first input port and the input terminal of the second input port has changed. To
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, each input terminal of the first input port is determined by determining whether or not each of the plurality of first input state data and second input state data matches a common logical value. And the input terminal of the second input port can be determined as to whether or not the input state is on, so that the processing can be simplified.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a random number circuit. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a random value register. It is a figure which shows the example of bit allocation of PIP. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port register. It is a figure which shows the example of bit allocation of an input port. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port buffer. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the example of bit allocation of PIP. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port register. It is a figure which shows the example of bit allocation of an input port. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port buffer. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port buffer. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an input port buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which the microcomputer for game control performs.

[Embodiment 1]
Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 which is one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot by a ball hitting device including a shooting motor 61 shown in FIG.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display unit serving as a variable display unit divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in the special symbol game, any one of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to this, variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical or horizontal scroll display) is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Be started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game (completely stopped display), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L in the image display device 5 are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped (completely stopped). The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are movable within the display area of the image display device 5, and display the decorative symbols in a reduced or enlarged manner. You may be able to do that. When the special symbol or the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the display result in the variable display of each symbol is definitely displayed, and thereafter, the display state is such that the player can recognize that the current variable display does not proceed. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed completely stopped, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”. Ornamental symbols may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Stopping and displaying the display symbol to the extent that the player can recognize that the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not progressing like the complete stop display or the temporary stop display is also referred to as a derivation display.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, effect images showing eight characters related to a predetermined motif, effect images combining numbers, characters or symbols and characters, and the like. The effect image indicating the character may include, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or an image indicating any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of types of decorative symbols that are variably displayed is not limited to eight, but may be any number of decorative symbols.

  While the decorative symbols are changing, in the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol numbers, for example, from top to bottom. Alternatively, a scrolling display that flows from the right side to the left side is performed. Then, when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbols are displayed. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display 5H is also arranged. In the start winning memory display section 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning memory display section 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, when the hold memory display is performed, the special figure hold memory number based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition or the second start condition. If it cannot be specified, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number may be changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray display. .

  In the start winning memory display section 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display unit 5H, or instead of the start winning memory display unit 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display section 5H, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  The display area of the image display device 5 may be provided with a color symbol display unit that variably displays a color symbol as identification information different from the decorative symbol. As an example, when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started in the color symbol display unit, the variation of the color symbol (for example, display color update display) is started. When the special symbol game using the second special symbol is started by the “left” color symbol display unit and the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation of the color symbol is started. The display part should just be included. Then, when the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special graphic game is completely stopped and displayed, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that is the variable display result of the color symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The color symbols variably displayed on the “left” and “right” color symbol display sections include, for example, a plurality of types such as four types of symbols (“yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) As long as the color pattern is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. As an example, the symbol numbers “1” to “4” only need to be assigned to the “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue” color symbols.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. An accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start winning opening. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. Expanded open state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start opening switch 22A (for example, a proximity switch) shown in FIG. At the same time, it is detected by the first winning confirmation switch 22C (for example, a photo sensor). The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the second start opening switch 22B (for example, a proximity switch) shown in FIG. And detected by a second winning confirmation switch 22D (for example, a photo sensor).

  Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. Based on the detection results of the first winning confirmation switch 22C and the second winning confirmation switch 22D in addition to the detection results of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred. When the occurrence of an abnormal winning is detected, the security signal is externally output. The first winning confirmation switch 22C and the second winning confirmation switch 22D may be provided separately for each of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, or are common to each start winning opening. A single switch may be provided.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and is opened (first state) and closed (first state) by the large winning opening door. 2) to form a big prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the first count switch 23A and the second count switch 23B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23A or the count switch 23B, a predetermined number (for example, 13) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided an operation knob 30 serving as a hitting operation handle operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the resilience of the game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like may be provided at a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a central position on the front side of the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray. Further, below the hitting ball supply tray, there is provided an extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) that holds (stores) game balls that cannot be stored in the hitting ball supply tray.

  Furthermore, a prepaid card unit (card unit) for executing processing for enabling ball lending using a prepaid card or the like may be installed at a predetermined position adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The card unit may not only execute a lending process by taking a prepaid card, but may also execute a lending process by taking a membership card or cash.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined variable display time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The variable symbol display time may be determined as one of a plurality of variable display times by, for example, extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value at the start of each normal game. . If a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol that becomes a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is It becomes "per ordinary figure". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The process starts when the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the first special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state is finished. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the second special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state is finished.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a predetermined variable display time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the result of the special symbol variable display is determined. The special symbol is displayed as a complete stop. The special symbol variable display time is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined variation pattern type or numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined variation pattern at the start of each special graphic game. Corresponding to the determined variation pattern, one of a plurality of types of variable display times is determined. If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, it will be a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a specific special that is different from the big bonus symbol If the symbol (small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, it will be the “small hit” as the predetermined display result. If the special symbol (losing symbol) other than the big hit symbol or small hit symbol is stopped, the non-specific display result will be displayed. It becomes "losing". After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, numbers indicating “5” are jackpot symbols, and “−” is indicated. The symbol is a lost pattern. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, A special symbol indicating the number “1” is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to a first state that is advantageous to the user. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. . In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. Control other than that may be performed, and other control may be performed in the same manner as in the 15 round big hit state. A game in a round-two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. It is also possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the 15-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the special symbol variation time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is controlled to be a short time state as compared with the normal state. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. In addition, after the 15 round big hit state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it does not become the short-time state. You may make it be in a normal state. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is usually referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as a “non-probable big hit symbol”). The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a normal jackpot symbol is variable to “normal” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is referred to as a display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”).

  Out of the special symbols showing the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15-round jackpot symbol, the 15-round jackpot is based on the special symbol showing the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the state is over, or after the two round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, As one of the special game states different from the normal game state, for example, the special figure change time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability change state (high probability game state) in which probability change control (probability change control) is continuously performed is controlled. Is done. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a probabilistic big hit symbol. It is called. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a probable big hit symbol is variable "probable change" (also called "probable big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol is “surprise” (“surprise big hit” or “sudden probability big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. ")" As a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type").

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variable display time in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol variable display result of each time the normal symbol game is “normal”. Control for improving the probability of “per figure” than in the normal state, when the tilt time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” is in the normal state The player can be more likely to satisfy the second start condition by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening, such as a control for making it longer and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control which is advantageous to the user is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control to be performed may be different between the probability variation state and the time-short state, or the combination of the controls to be performed (which may or may not include the same control) may be different.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening over the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It may be controlled so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if it is determined to end the short-time state corresponding to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is controlled after the end of the small hit gaming state. It will be. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  On the display screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B. That is, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decorative symbol display section 5 </ b> L based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. In all of 5C and 5R, decorative symbols are displayed in an accelerated manner (all symbols accelerated display). When a predetermined speed is reached, the decorative symbols are displayed at a constant speed (all symbols are displayed at a constant speed). Such all symbols acceleration display and all symbols constant speed display are included in all symbol variations that variably display the ornament symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. . After all the symbols change, for example, display the symbols in a decelerating display (each symbol deceleration display) in a predetermined order such as “Left” → “Right” → “Medium”. While stopping and displaying, for example, temporary stop display that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction is performed. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern reaches the variable display time determined based on the variation pattern or the like, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed in a completely stopped state. Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to displaying the decorative symbols in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that is a confirmed decorative symbol at the same time may be displayed in a decelerating display (all symbol decelerating display).

  After all symbols change is started, the decorative symbols are reach-displayed on all or some of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It may be derived and displayed in the state. Here, the reach display state refers to a decorative symbol that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). ")" Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display part (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In the symbol display portion 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols are big hits in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach display state, an effect image such as an animation image or a live-action image different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, There are times when the variation pattern of the decorative design is changed. Such an effect image display, background image display mode change, and decorative pattern change mode change are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Some reach productions are set such that when they appear, a big hit is likely to occur (a high probability is a big win) compared to a normal reach production (normal reach). Such a special reach production is also called a super reach production (or simply “super reach”). As an example, for reach production that becomes super reach, after performing a reach production similar to normal reach until a predetermined time elapses, for example, a decorative pattern such as a background image display mode, a displayed character, a decorative pattern variation direction, etc. The change of the production mode (so-called “development”) by changing at least one of the fluctuation modes before the reach display state or at the time of the normal reach, and the reach production peculiar to the super reach It is sufficient if the introduction part in is started. In addition, in the reach production that becomes super reach, when the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state, the introduction part in the reach production peculiar to super reach is started without performing the reach production similar to the normal reach. Things may be included.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases where a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination or a fixed decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of development chances is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a normal big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as the 15 round big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a predetermined decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). In response to the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the variable symbol display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped is displayed. This is referred to as a “normal” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the “normal” variable display mode, the game is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state or the normal state. become.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are the probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the probable big jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as a big hit type) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, it is controlled to the positive change state.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “1” that is a two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state does not reach the reach state, and a predetermined non- A fixed decorative symbol that is a reach combination is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is one of multiple types of development chances is stopped or displayed, or a decorative symbol that is preset as multiple types of chances of chance There is a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is one of the combinations is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, various decorative decorative variable display modes in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changing state.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the ornament is displayed in the same manner as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “surprise”. After the variable display of the symbol is performed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped, the fixed decorative symbol that is one of multiple types of development opportunities is stopped, or There is a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-losing combination is stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols on which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is as follows. , “Small hit” variable display mode (also referred to as “small hit type”). Here, the confirmed decorative pattern that is one of the multiple types of random chances is stopped only when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “Accuracy”, and when the variable display mode is “Small”. Is not stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In other words, when a fixed decorative pattern that is a chance of a chance of success is stopped and displayed in a variable display of decorative symbols, it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “accuracy”. After the variable display result is “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the variable winning action similar to the two round big hit state is performed, and when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, the gaming state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” continues. If it is determined that the probability change state or the short-time state is to be ended in response to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is returned after the end of the small hit gaming state. Will be controlled.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Note that the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as independent boards that are separate from the effect control board 12, or may be integrated into the effect control board 12 and configured as one board. In addition, various control boards such as an information terminal board and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The interface board is a control board interposed between the payout control board and the card unit when the card unit is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 12, a payout control board 15, and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information to the control board as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. As shown in FIG. 2, for example, the main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a control clock generation circuit 111, a random number clock generation circuit 112, a switch circuit 114, and a solenoid circuit 115. .

  Here, the control clock generation circuit 111 generates a control clock CCLK that becomes an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the game control microcomputer 100. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via the control external clock terminal EXC of the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 3, for example. The random number clock generation circuit 112 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the game control microcomputer 100. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the game control microcomputer 100 as shown in FIG. 3, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112 may be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111.

  The switch circuit 114 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoids 81 and 82.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a first winning confirmation switch 22C, a second winning confirmation switch 22D, and a first count switch 23A. Wiring for transmitting detection signals from the second count switch 23B, the first normal winning opening switch 24A, and the second normal winning opening switch 24B is connected. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, the first winning confirmation switch 22C, the second winning confirmation switch 22D, the first count switch 23A, the second count switch 23B, and the first normal winning prize. The mouth switch 24A and the second normal winning mouth switch 24B may have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a so-called sensor. The main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting command signals for performing drive control, such as a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory and a solenoid 82 for a prize winning door.

  Various control commands are transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, for example, by performing serial communication only in a single direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18. The The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18, and receives the image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling electric parts (production device) for production such as a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 has a function of controlling the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation and the extinguishing operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9. . The effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting a control signal to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting an image data signal to the image display device 5, and the like.

  The main board 11 may be provided with a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 18, for example, and an output buffer circuit may be connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. . This output buffer circuit can pass a control signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18, for example, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 18 to the main board 11. . Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 18 side to the main board 11 side. Note that the relay board 18 may not be provided between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Thereby, the freedom degree of wiring routing between the main board | substrate 11 and the production | presentation control board 12 can be raised.

  For example, the relay board 18 may be provided with a transmission direction regulating circuit in a wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The transmission direction regulating circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And the other end of which is connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, the transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 18 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided in the wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 18, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing, illegal signal input to the main board 11 from the outside can be prevented.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 is a one-chip microcomputer, for example, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). ) 505, ROM (Read Only Memory) 506, RAM (Random Access Memory) 507, CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) 508, random number circuit 509, PIP (Parallel Input Port) 510, and serial communication circuit 511 And an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 includes an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the game control microcomputer 100, an address bus, a data bus, and each control signal. A bus interface having a direction control function and the like. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory, an external input / output device or the like externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100, and address signals, data signals, various control signals, etc. with these external devices As long as it transmits and receives.

  In this embodiment, an input port IP0, an input port IP1, an input port IP2, and one or a plurality of output ports OP are connected to the external bus interface 501. The CPU 505 only needs to be able to acquire signals from the input port IP0, the input port IP1, and the input port IP2 via the external bus interface 501 and transmit the signals to the output port OP.

  The clock circuit 502 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 112. Furthermore, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. It is desirable that the internal system clock SCLK is not output to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. As described above, by limiting the external output of the internal system clock SCLK, it becomes difficult to specify the operation cycle of the internal circuit (such as the CPU 505) of the game control microcomputer 100 from the outside, and numerical data that becomes a random value Can be prevented from being specified from the outside when the software is updated by software.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the game control microcomputer 100, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned when the game control microcomputer 100 is manufactured, and represents a different numerical value for each chip constituting the game control microcomputer 100. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the game control microcomputer 100 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the game control microcomputer 100. Here, the chip individual number may be read from the user program, while the ID number may be set so as not to be read from the user program. The unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the game control microcomputer 100. Resets controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include system resets and user resets. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is a reset that occurs due to a predetermined factor, such as a watchdog timer (WDT) time-out signal or a non-designated area travel prohibition (IAT).

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state, and is an interrupt that is generated when a low-level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period. is there. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The cause of the maskable interrupt INT is that a low level signal has been input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out has occurred in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, A plurality of types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data reception or data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It only has to be done.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 controls interrupts and manages resets. The interrupt mask register IMR is a register that sets what is used and what is not used among maskable interrupts INT caused by a plurality of different factors. The interrupt wait monitor register IRR is a register for confirming the generation state of a maskable interrupt request signal for each maskable interrupt factor set by the interrupt initial setting KIIS. The in-interrupt monitor register ISR is a register for confirming the processing state of the maskable interrupt request signal for each maskable interrupt factor set by the interrupt initial setting KIIS. The internal information register CIF is a register for managing the reset factor generated immediately before and recording the frequency abnormality of the random number clock RCLK.

  The CPU 505 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 executes a program read from the ROM 506, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 501, PIP 510, serial communication circuit 511, etc., the CPU 505 receives the external bus interface 501 and serial A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the communication circuit 511 or the like is also performed.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 505 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 506. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 505) is hereinafter referred to as executing (or performing processing). Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  A ROM 506 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like.

  A RAM 507 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power source created in the power supply substrate 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period.

  The CTC 508 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is configured, for example, by incorporating three channels (PTC0-PTC2) of 8-bit programmable timers, and includes a timer circuit that enables real-time interrupt generation and time measurement. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has a timer value that is updated in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). If it is. The CTC 508 may incorporate, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter with 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 only needs to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. A free-run counter or the like used for determining each item at random may be included. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 different from the CTC 508, such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  The random number circuit 509 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 processes or updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 507 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509. Numerical data indicating all or part of the random number value may be counted. Alternatively, the CPU 505 may count (update) numerical data indicating a random number value by software without using the random number circuit 509, for example, using only a random counter provided in the RAM 507. In the following, as an example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated by processing the numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware, and the jackpot type The numerical data indicating the determination random value MR2 is updated by software by the CPU 505 using a random counter or the like. Note that the random number circuit 509 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or is externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. It may be a thing.

  The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, and whether the variable display result is the “small hit” or not. It is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state. For example, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the random number circuit 509. As shown in FIG. 4, the random number circuit 509 includes a clock flip-flop 552, a random number generation circuit 553, latch flip-flops 557A and 557B, and random value registers 559A and 559B.

  The clock flip-flop 552 is configured using, for example, a D-type flip-flop, and the random number clock RCLK from the random number external clock terminal ERC is input to the clock terminal CK. Further, in the clock flip-flop 552, the negative phase output terminal (inverted output terminal) Q bar is connected to the D input terminal. The random number update clock RGK is output from the positive phase output terminal (non-inverted output terminal) Q, while the latch clock RC0 is output from the negative phase output terminal (inverted output terminal) Q bar. In this case, when the signal state of the random number clock RCLK input to the clock terminal CK changes a predetermined state, the clock flip-flop 552 has a positive phase output terminal (non-inverted output terminal) Q and a negative phase output terminal ( Inverted output terminal) Changes the signal state in the output signal from the Q bar. For example, the clock flip-flop 552 rises when the signal state of the random number clock RCLK changes from a low level to a high level, or rises when the signal state of the random number clock RCLK changes from a high level to a low level. The input signal at the D input terminal is captured at any one of the falling timings. At this time, from the positive phase output terminal (non-inverted output terminal) Q, the input signal captured at the D input terminal is output without being inverted, while the negative phase output terminal (inverted output terminal) Q bar is output. From the input signal captured by the D input terminal is inverted and output. Thus, the random number update clock RGK having an oscillation frequency (for example, 10 MHz) that is ½ of the oscillation frequency (for example, 20 MHz) of the random number clock RCLK from the positive phase output terminal (non-inverted output terminal) Q of the clock flip-flop 552. Is output from the negative phase output terminal (inverted output terminal) Q bar, that is, the reverse phase signal (inverted signal) of the random number update clock RGK, that is, the same frequency as the random number update clock RGK and the phase of the random number update clock RGK is π. A different latch clock RC0 is output by (= 180 °).

  The random number update clock RGK output from the clock flip-flop 552 is input to the clock terminal of the random number generation circuit 553 and used for incrementing the count value in the random number generation circuit 553. The latch clock RC0 output from the clock flip-flop 552 is branched into the latch clock RC1 and the latch clock RC2 at the branch point BR1. Therefore, the latch clock RC1 and the latch clock RC2 have the same oscillation frequency, and the signal state changes with a common cycle. Here, examples of changes in the signal state in the latch clock RC1 and the latch clock RC2 include a rising edge that changes from a low level to a high level and a falling edge that changes from a high level to a low level. The latch clock RC1 is input to the clock terminal CK of the latch flip-flop 557A, and becomes a random number acquisition clock used to generate the start winning latch signal SL1. The latch clock RC2 is input to the clock terminal CK of the latch flip-flop 557B and becomes a random number acquisition clock used to generate the start winning latch signal SL2.

  Here, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK and the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111 are different from each other, and one of the oscillation frequencies is the other. It is never an integral multiple of the oscillation frequency. As an example, while the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK is 11.0 MHz, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK may be 9.7 MHz. Therefore, both the random number update clock RGK and the latch clocks RC1 and RC2 are oscillation signals whose signal states change at a different period from the control clock CCLK supplied to the CPU 505. That is, the clock flip-flop 552 is based on the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112, and the random number update clock RGK for updating the count value, and the latch clock that serves as a plurality of random number acquisition clocks. As RC1 and RC2, oscillation signals whose signal states change with a period different from the control clock CCLK and the internal system clock SCLK (the control clock CCLK divided by two) are generated.

  The random number generation circuit 553 is composed of, for example, a 16-bit counter and the like, and based on an input such as a random number update clock RGK output from the clock flip-flop 552, a predetermined initial value within a predetermined range in which numerical data can be updated. It is a circuit that cyclically updates to a predetermined final value. For example, the random number generation circuit 553 responds to the rising edge in the random number update clock RGK that is an input signal to a predetermined clock terminal, and “65535” from the initial value set in the range from “0” to “65535”. The numerical data is counted up so that one is added at a time. Then, after counting up to “65535”, the numerical data is updated cyclically by counting up from “0” to a numerical value that becomes a final value that is 1 smaller than the initial value.

  Each of the latch flip-flops 557A and 557B is configured using, for example, a D-type flip-flop. In the latch flip-flop 557A, a wiring from the input port P0 included in the PIP 510 is connected to the D input terminal, and a wiring for transmitting the latch clock RC1 is connected to the clock terminal CK. In this embodiment, the first start winning signal SS1 from the first start port switch 22A is input to the input port P0. The latch flip-flop 557A takes in the first start winning signal SS1 in response to the rising edge of the latch clock RC1, and outputs it as the start winning latch signal SL1. Accordingly, in the latch flip-flop 557A, the first start winning signal SS1 is output as the start winning latch signal SL1 in synchronization with the rising edge of the latch clock RC1. In the latch flip-flop 557B, a wiring from the input port P1 included in the PIP 510 is connected to the D input terminal, and a wiring for transmitting the latch clock RC2 is connected to the clock terminal CK. In this embodiment, the second start winning signal SS2 from the second start port switch 22B is input to the input port P1. The latch flip-flop 557B receives the second start winning signal SS2 in response to the rising edge of the latch clock RC2, and outputs it as the start winning latch signal SL2. Thus, in the latch flip-flop 557B, the second start winning signal SS2 is output as the start winning latch signal SL2 in synchronization with the rising edge of the latch clock RC2.

  The first start winning signal SS1 and the second start winning signal SS2 are not limited to those directly transmitted from the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B. As an example, the time during which the output signal from the first start port switch 22A and the output signal from the second start port switch 22B are in the ON state is measured, and the measured time becomes a predetermined time (for example, 3 ms). Sometimes, a timer circuit for outputting the first start winning signal SS1 and the second starting winning signal SS2 may be provided.

  The random value registers 559A and 559B are registers for storing numerical data included in the count value permutation RCN output from the random number generation circuit 553 as random number values. 5A and 5B show a configuration example of a random value register 559A serving as the random value register R1D. 5A shows the lower byte R1D (L) of the random value register R1D, and FIG. 5B shows the upper byte R1D (H) of the random value register R1D. FIGS. 5C and 5D show a configuration example of a random value register 559B serving as the random value register R2D. 5C shows the lower byte R2D (L) of the random value register R2D, and FIG. 5D shows the upper byte R2D (H) of the random value register R2D. Each of the random value registers 559A and 559B is a 16-bit (2-byte) register and can store a 16-bit random value.

  The random number value register 559A receives numerical data included in the count value permutation RCN output from the random number generation circuit 553 in response to the start winning latch signal SL1 supplied from the latch flip-flop 557A being turned on. Is stored as a random value. When the register read signal RRS1 supplied from the CPU 505 is turned on, the random value register 559A is in a readable (enable) state and outputs stored numerical data to an internal bus or the like. On the other hand, when the register read signal RRS1 is in the off state, the same value (for example, “65535H” or the like) is always output, and the reading is disabled (disabled). Further, the random value register 559A may be in a state in which the register read signal RRS1 cannot be received when the random number latch signal LL1 is in the ON state. Further, the random value register 559A is in a state in which it cannot receive the start winning latch signal SL1 when the register read signal RRS1 is in the ON state before the starting winning latch signal SL1 is turned ON. You may do it.

  The random value register 559B receives the numerical data included in the count value permutation RCN output from the random number generation circuit 553 in response to the start winning latch signal SL2 supplied from the latch flip-flop 557B being turned on. Is stored as a random value. When the register read signal RRS2 supplied from the CPU 505 is turned on, the random value register 559B enters a readable (enable) state and outputs stored numerical data to an internal bus or the like. On the other hand, when the register read signal RRS2 is in the OFF state, the same value (for example, “65535H” or the like) is always output, and the reading is disabled (disabled). Further, the random value register 559B may be in a state in which the register read signal RRS2 cannot be received when the start winning latch signal SL2 is in an ON state. Further, the random number value register 559B becomes in a state in which it cannot receive the start winning latch signal SL2 when the register read signal RRS2 is turned on before the starting winning latch signal SL2 is turned on. You may do it.

  The PIP 510 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to an input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal, and an input port P3 to an input port P5 serving as a function shared terminal. It is out. The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as a channel reception terminal used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting stored in the program management area. In this embodiment, the functions of the input ports P3 and P4 as the external non-maskable interrupt terminal are set to be unused, and only the function as the input terminal is used.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of bit allocation in the PIP 510. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the detection signal from the first start winning port switch 22A is input to the bit number [0] of the PIP 510, and the detection from the second starting winning port switch 22B is input to the bit number [1] of the PIP 510. A signal is input. A detection signal, a power supply confirmation signal, and a prize ball control signal RAX from the gate switch 21 are input to the bit numbers [3] to [5] of the PIP 510, respectively.

  The PIP 510 uses the input port register PI among the built-in registers included in the game control microcomputer 100 to manage the states of the input ports P0 to P5. The input port register is a register that stores a bit value indicating the input state of the external signal corresponding to each of the input port P0 to the input port P5.

  FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the input port register PI. FIG. 7B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port register PI. The input port data PI5 stored in the bit number [5] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the prize ball control signal RXA at the input port P5. The input port data PI4 stored in the bit number [4] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the power supply confirmation signal at the input port P4. The input port data PI3 stored in the bit number [3] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the gate switch 21 at the input port P3. The input port data PI1 stored in the bit number [1] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B at the input port P1. The input port data PI0 stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A at the input port P0.

  The serial communication circuit 511 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that handles communication data in, for example, full duplex, asynchronous, standard NRZ (Non Return to Zero) format.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 is for decoding each functional block in the game control microcomputer 100 and a chip select signal that is a decode signal for an external device. Circuit. By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  In this embodiment, when the chip select signal XCS0 is input from the address decode circuit 512 to the input port IP0, the input port IP0 operates effectively so that the signal from the input port IP0 is sent to the address decode circuit 512 by the CPU 505. Is taken in through. When the chip select signal XCS1 is input from the address decode circuit 512 to the input port IP1, the input port IP1 operates effectively, so that the signal from the input port IP1 is taken in by the CPU 505 via the address decode circuit 512. When the chip select signal XCS2 is input from the address decode circuit 512 to the input port IP2, the input port IP2 operates effectively, so that the signal from the input port IP2 is taken in by the CPU 505 via the address decode circuit 512. In addition, the CPU 505 inputs a chip select signal corresponding to the output port OP, operates the output port OP effectively, and then transmits a signal to the output port OP. FIG. 8 shows an example of bit allocation at the input port IP0 and the input port IP1. In this embodiment, the input port IP2 is not used.

  FIG. 8A shows an example of bit allocation at the input port IP0. In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the detection signal from the count switch 23A is input to the bit number [0] of the input port IP0, and the detection signal from the count switch 23B is input to the bit number [1] of the input port IP0. Is entered. Further, the detection signal from the first normal winning opening switch 24A is input to the bit number [2] of the input port IP0, and the detection signal from the first normal winning opening switch 24A is input to the bit number [3] of the input port IP0. Is entered. In addition, a detection signal from the first winning confirmation switch 22C is input to the bit number [4] of the input port IP0, and a detection signal from the second winning confirmation switch 22D is input to the bit number [5] of the input port IP0. Entered.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of bit allocation at the input port IP1. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the bit numbers [2] to [7] of the input port IP1 are detected from the magnet sensor signal 1, the magnet sensor signal 2, the radio wave sensor signal, and the clear switch on the power supply board, respectively. Signal (clear signal), door / frame opening signal, and prize ball information are input. The magnet sensor signal 1 and the magnet sensor signal 2 are detection signals transmitted from two magnet sensors provided to detect fraud using a magnet.

  The CPU 505 uses the RAM 507 and the like to manage the status of the input port IP0 and the input port IP1. The input port buffers B0I and B1I are buffers that store bit values indicating the input state of external signals corresponding to the respective bit numbers.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the input port buffer B0I. FIG. 9B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port buffer B0I. The input port data B0I5 stored in the bit number [5] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the second winning confirmation switch 22D in the bit number [5] of the input port IP0. ing. The input port data B0I4 stored in the bit number [4] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the first winning confirmation switch 22C at the bit number [4] of the input port IP0. ing. The input port data B0I3 stored in the bit number [3] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the second normal winning opening switch 24B in the bit number [3] of the input port IP0. Show. The input port data B0I2 stored in the bit number [2] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the first normal winning opening switch 24A in the bit number [2] of the input port IP0. Show. The input port data B0I1 stored in the bit number [1] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the second count switch 23B in the bit number [1] of the input port IP0. Yes. The input port data B0I2 stored in the bit number [2] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the first count switch 23A in the bit number [2] of the input port IP0. Yes.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the input port data B0I7 stored in the bit number [7] of the input port buffer B0I is the input state (ON) of the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B at the input port P1 of the PIP510. / Off). Further, the input port data B0I6 stored in the bit number [6] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A at the input port P0 of the PIP510. . That is, the input port buffer B0I stores the first input state data in addition to the input port data B0I0 to the input port data B0I5 (first input state data) that can specify the input state of each bit of the input port IP0. The input port data B0I6 and the input port data B0I7 (second input state data) that can specify the input states at the input ports P1 and P0 of the PIP 510 are stored in the areas with no bit numbers [6] and [7]. .

  FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of the input port buffer B1I. FIG. 10B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port buffer B1I. The input port data B1I7 stored in the bit number [7] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (on / off) of prize ball information at the bit number [7] of the input port IP1. The input port data B1I6 stored in the bit number [6] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the door / frame opening signal at the bit number [6] of the input port IP1. The input port data B1I5 stored in the bit number [5] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the clear switch at the bit number [5] of the input port IP1. The input port data B1I4 stored in the bit number [4] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the radio wave sensor signal at the bit number [4] of the input port IP1. The input port data B1I3 stored in the bit number [3] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the magnet sensor signal 2 at the bit number [3] of the input port IP1. The input port data B1I2 stored in the bit number [2] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the magnet sensor signal 1 at the bit number [2] of the input port IP1.

  The ROM 506 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 also has a variation pattern in which the CPU 505 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for transmitting control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of decorative pattern variation patterns. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process executed by the CPU 505 of the game control microcomputer 100. Each process described below is executed by the CPU 505 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. An interrupt request based on various interrupt factors generated by the CTC 508, the random number circuit 509, the serial communication circuit 511, etc. provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for causing the CPU 505 to execute predetermined interrupt processing. The concept including the CPU 505 and various circuits other than the CPU 505 is sometimes referred to as a game control microcomputer 100. When the game control main process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 505 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S21) and sets the interrupt mode (step S22). For example, in step S22, the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: the least significant bit is “0”) output from the built-in device are synthesized. As a result, the interrupt mode [2] of the maskable interrupt in which the interrupt address is generated is set. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 505 performs a setting for automatically disabling the interrupt, and the contents of the program counter may be saved in the stack.

  Subsequently, settings relating to the stack pointer, such as setting of a stack pointer designation address, are performed (step S23). The built-in register is set (initialized) (step S24). Subsequent to step S24, the CTC 508 and PIP 510 are set (step S25). After the process of step S25 is executed, it may be determined whether or not the power-off signal is in an off state, for example, by checking a terminal state at a predetermined input port included in the PIP 510.

  Thereafter, the RAM 507 is set to be accessible (step S26). Subsequently, based on the signal state of the switch signal (clear signal) transmitted from the clear switch 304 installed on the power supply board, it is determined whether the clear switch 304 has been turned on (step S27). In the process of step S27, the clear signal transmitted from the clear switch 304 may be checked a plurality of times, and it may be determined that the clear switch 304 has been turned on when the clear signal is continuously turned on. For example, once it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is off, the state of the clear signal is confirmed once again after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed. At this time, if the clear signal is off, it is determined that the clear signal is off. On the other hand, if the state of the clear signal is on at this time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again after a predetermined time has elapsed. Note that the number of times of reconfirming the state of the clear signal may be one time or may be a plurality of times. Further, it is possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  When the clear switch 304 is off in step S27 (step S27; No), it is determined whether or not a backup flag provided in the RAM 507 or the like is on (step S28). The state of the backup flag is set in the RAM 507 or the like when the power supply to the game control microcomputer 100 is stopped. The backup flag setting location is backed up by the backup power source, so that the state of the backup flag is saved even when the power supply is stopped. In step S28, for example, if “55H” is set in the RAM 507 as the value of the backup flag, it is determined that there is a backup (ON state). On the other hand, if a value other than “55H” is set, it is determined that there is no backup (OFF state).

  If the backup flag is on in step S28 (step S28; Yes), data check of the RAM 507 is performed to determine whether the check result is normal (step S29). In the process of step S29, for example, a checksum is calculated using data stored in a specific area of the RAM 507, and the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored in the main checksum buffer. Here, the main checksum buffer stores a checksum calculated by the same processing when the power supply was stopped last time. If the comparison results do not match, the data in the specific area of the RAM 507 is different from the data at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore it is determined that the check result is not normal.

  When the check result in step S29 is normal (step S29; Yes), for example, the control state of the main board 11 such as the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100 or the sub-side control board (for example, the effect control board 12). A setting at the time of restoration for returning the control state to the state when the power supply is stopped is performed, and the gaming state before the power interruption is restored (step S30). As a specific example, in the process of step S30, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 506 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 507. Here, the work area of the RAM 507 is backed up by a backup power source, and initialization data for an area that may be initialized among the work areas may be set in the backup time setting table.

  When the clear switch 304 is on in step S27 (step S27; Yes), the backup flag is off in step S28 (step S28; No), or the check result is not normal in step S29. Sometimes (step S29; No), initialization processing corresponding to power-on or system reset that is not during a power failure recovery is executed. In this initialization process, the RAM 507 is cleared (initialized) (step S31), and a work area to be a work area is set (step S32). In the process of step S31, predetermined data (for example, stored data in a random counter provided in the RAM 507) may be set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined initial value. For example, the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I7 stored in the input port buffer B0I may be initialized to “0”. Further, the entire area of the RAM 507 may be initialized, or a part of the area may be initialized while the predetermined data is left as it is. When the process of step S31 is executed, the operation state of the random number circuit 509 may be initialized. An initial value may be set in the RAM 507 or the like by the processing in step S32. At this time, a control command (initialization designation command) for initializing each sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 may be transmitted. For example, the presentation control board 12 displays an image for notifying that the control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the reception of the initialization designation command. It suffices if initialization notification is executed.

  After executing the processing of step S30 or S32, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the generation of various interrupt requests is awaited. The process of step S36 may also be included in the initial setting process executed by the game control microcomputer 100. After executing the process of step S36, for example, based on the setting of the CTC 508 in step S25, a timer interrupt for game control may be generated every 2 milliseconds. After executing the process of step S36, the random number update process is repeatedly executed (step S37).

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, based on the fact that the reset / interrupt controller 504 has received an interrupt request from the CTC 508, the CPU 505 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 505 first sets the interrupt disabled state, and then executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the game ball detection switches 21, 22A, The state of the detection signal (winning detection signal) input from 22B, 22C, 22D, 23A, 23B, 24A, 24B, etc. is determined (step S91). Specifically, in the process of step S91, by determining whether or not each of the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I7 stored in the input port buffer B0I matches the common logical value “1”, It is determined whether or not the input state of the winning detection signal at each bit of the input port IP0 and the input state of the winning detection signal at the input ports P1 and P0 of the PIP 510 have changed. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S92). For example, in the main-side error processing, settings for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal operation may be performed in response to excessive prize balls, insufficient prize balls, or other operation errors. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S93).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a random number update process is executed (step S94). Thereafter, the CPU 505 executes special symbol process processing (step S95). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 507 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and open / close operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S96). The CPU 505 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby allowing the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B to move. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 505 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls according to the input of the winning detection signal based on the execution result of the switch process in step S91, for example (step S97). ). Subsequent to the prize ball process, the main side communication control process is executed to perform communication control for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

  When such main-side communication control processing is completed, the game control timer interrupt processing is terminated after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S95 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 505 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 505 first reads the input port data stored in the input port buffer B0I (step S201). The input port data read at this time may be stored in a start winning buffer provided in the RAM 507, for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [7] of the input port data read in step S201 is “1” and whether or not the bit value in the bit number [5] is “1”. (Step S202). In this embodiment, the bit number [7] of the input port buffer B0I corresponding to the input port IP0 indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B at the input port P1 of the PIP510. The input port data B0I7 is stored, and by checking the bit value in the bit number [7] of the input port data, it is possible to specify whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B. Further, by confirming the bit value in the bit number [5] of the input port data, it is possible to specify whether or not the game ball is detected by the second winning confirmation switch 22D. When the second start winning signal SS2 is in the ON state, the bit values at the bit numbers [5] and [7] of the input port data are “1”.

  Therefore, if it is determined that both are “1” in step S202 (step S202; Yes), the second start winning determination count value that is the value of the second start winning determination counter provided in the RAM 507 is determined. For example, it is updated so as to count up by adding 1 (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S202 (step S202; No), the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0”. (Step S204).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S204, whether or not the bit value in the bit number [6] of the input port data read in step S201 is “1” and the bit in the bit number [4]. It is determined whether or not the value is “1” (step S205). In this embodiment, the bit number [6] of the input port buffer B0I corresponding to the input port IP0 indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A at the input port P0 of the PIP510. The input port data B0I7 is stored, and by confirming the bit value in the bit number [6] of the input port data, it is possible to specify whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A. Further, by confirming the bit value in the bit number [4] of the input port data, it is possible to specify whether or not the game ball is detected by the first winning confirmation switch 22C. When the second start winning signal SS1 is in the ON state, the bit values at the bit numbers [4] and [6] of the input port data are “1”.

  Therefore, if it is determined in step S205 that the value is “1” (step S205; Yes), the first start winning determination count value that is the value of the first starting winning determination counter provided in the RAM 507 is, for example, It is updated so as to count up by adding 1 (step S206). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S205 (step S205; No), the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0”. (Step S207).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S206 and S207, it is determined whether or not the first start winning determination count value has reached a predetermined determination value (for example, “2”) predetermined as a winning determination value. (Step S208). At this time, if the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S208; Yes), the value of the start port buffer (start port buffer value) provided in the RAM 507 is set to “1”. (Step S209). Also, the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S210).

  If the first start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value in Step S208 (Step S208; No), it is determined whether or not the second starting winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (Step S211). ). At this time, if the second start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value (step S211; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211; Yes), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S212). Further, the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S213).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S210 and S213, the CPU 505 reads the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the value of the first reserved memory number counter (first reserved memory number count value) provided in the RAM 507 is read, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”. Then, the value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 507 (second reserved memory number count value) is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S215 in FIG. 15). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 14 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value. The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the one special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. When it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 14 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and then it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the two special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; No), 1 is added to the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S216). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Then, the CPU 505 adds 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (total reserved memory number count value) indicating the total reserved memory number that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (step S217). ).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S217, the CPU 505 sets the start data corresponding to the start port buffer value at the head of the empty area in the predetermined start data storage unit and stores it (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, start data indicating “first” is set, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, start data indicating “second” is set. Then, a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S220). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address (first address) of the first start port winning designation command table in the ROM 506 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address (head address) of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 506 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the main side communication control process of step S98 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 505 stores the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 506 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit (step S221). The first start opening winning designation command table is configured to include setting data for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command and setting data for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command. When the second start opening winning designation command table is configured to include setting data for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command and setting data for transmitting the pending storage number notification command As the processes of steps S220 and S221, only the storage address of the command table corresponding to the start port buffer value is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer among the first start port winning specification command table and the second start port winning specification command table. do it. The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed by, for example, executing the main start communication designation process in step S98 shown in FIG. 2 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 following the start opening winning designation command.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; Yes), after executing the process of step S221, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S222). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S222; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the buffer value is initialized to “0” (step S223), and then FIG. The process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (step S222; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the buffer value is initialized to “0” (step S224). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 14 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. After executing the processing of steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. 14, in response to the fact that the start port buffer value is “1” in step S222, the processing of step S223 is executed, and then in step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. And when it determines with the 2nd start winning determination count value having reached the winning determination value in step S211, after performing the process of step S212-S214 shown in FIG. 14, step S215-S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After the start winning determination process is executed in step S101 shown in FIG. 13, one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, the color symbol, etc. is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a pre-determined result on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, a reach determination result on whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach state, etc. The process includes determining a variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and determining a variation pattern as a plurality of types in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the first special symbol display device is obtained by subtracting or adding 1 to the value (special diagram variation timer value) in the special diagram variation timer provided in the RAM 507. Regardless of whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game according to a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether either the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the RAM 507 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is set to “4”. If the small hit flag is on, the special process flag value is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set corresponding to the setting of the maximum number of big prize opening times. As an example, when the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the solenoid drive signal with respect to the solenoid for special prize opening doors should just be performed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot ending process, an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect electric component (effect device) such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. A process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period of time elapses, a process of performing various settings corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, the maximum value of the number of times that the big prize opening is opened is “0” because the variable display result is “small hit”, and the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened is set to “0. “5 seconds” may be set.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end processing, a period during which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an electric component (effect device) for effects such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 The process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the elapses is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 505 first determines whether or not the total reserved memory count value stored in the RAM 507 is “0”, that is, the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory, for example. It is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number, which is the total value of the numbers, is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the total pending storage number count value is other than “0” (step S231; No), start data is read from a predetermined start data storage unit (step S232). Here, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the predetermined start data storage unit may be read.

  In this embodiment, the first start condition and the second start condition are not distinguished from each other, and it is assumed that the special game corresponding to the previously established start condition is executed sequentially. On the other hand, for example, on the condition that the second reserved memory number is not “0”, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. You may do it. In this case, for example, if the total reserved memory number count value is other than “0” in step S231, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory number count value is “0”. If the second reserved memory number count value is “0”, the same process as when the start data indicating “first” is read from the predetermined start data storage unit is executed, while the second If the pending storage number count value is other than “0”, the same processing as that when the start data indicating “second” is read from the predetermined start data storage unit may be executed. Alternatively, it is determined which of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is larger, and priority is given to a special game using a special symbol corresponding to the person with the larger reserved memory number. You may make it perform. In this case, for example, if the total reserved memory number count value is other than “0” in step S231, the first reserved memory number count value is compared with the second reserved memory number count value. Then, when the first reserved storage number count value is larger, the same processing as that when the start data indicating “first” is read from the predetermined start data storage unit is executed, while the second If the pending storage number count value is larger, the same process as when the start data indicating “second” is read from the predetermined start data storage unit may be executed. At this time, if the first reserved memory number count value matches the second reserved memory number count value, the special game using the first special figure may be preferentially executed, or the second special figure may be executed. A special game using the game may be preferentially executed. In this way, by giving priority to the special figure game using the special symbol corresponding to the person with the larger number of reserved memories, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the reserved number “1” is stored in the predetermined start data storage unit. The storage contents of the start data stored in lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In response to the establishment of the 1 start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the RAM 507 is set to “1” (step S235). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to the establishment of the second start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S236).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S235 and S236, the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start-up data read in step S232 (step S237). For example, when the start data is “first”, the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the first special figure storage unit is stored as the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 are respectively read. On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit is stored as the special figure display result determination. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read out.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S237, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start data is decremented by 1, and an entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number “ The stored contents of the pending data stored in the entries corresponding to “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S238). For example, when the start data is “first”, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the storage contents of the reserved data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 591A are shifted upward by one entry. Let On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored contents of the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 591B are stored one entry at a time. Shift to the top.

  After that, select and set the special figure display result determination table according to the start data as the use table for determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” (Step S239). For example, if the start data is “first”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 17A is set as a use table, while if the start data is “second”, FIG. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in B) is set as a use table. The CPU 505 refers to the special figure display result determination table set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 read in step S237 matches the big hit determination value data. Whether or not (step S240).

  FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 506. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 17A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small display game status as “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred to for determination. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” and whether to control the small display game status as “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred to for determination.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination is determined based on the big hit determination value data or the small hit value depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the RAM 507 is OFF or ON. Allocation is performed so as to be associated with determination value data and loss determination value data. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination is associated with the big hit determination value data or the loss determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is OFF or ON. Is allocated as In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special symbol display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. This is the judgment data. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the probability variation flag is on, a larger number of random values MR1 than when the probability variation flag is off, Allocated to jackpot decision data. Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state, the probability variation flag is turned on. On the other hand, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short time state, the probability variation flag is turned off. Thereby, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probable variation state, the probability that it will be determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and control is made to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state or the short time state. . That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of determining to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  Also, in the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 17A, a predetermined range of values ("30000" to "30099") is included in the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is assigned so as to be associated with the small hit judgment value data. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 17B, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not associated with the small hit determination value data. Allocated. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, When the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, the variable display result is expressed as “ The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B as well, a value within a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A among the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination is a small hit determination. It may be allocated so as to be associated with value data. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the variable display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S240 (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 507 is set to the on state (step S241). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 18 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S242). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S237, the jackpot type is set to “normal” or “probable change” by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S242. "Or" Accuracy "is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S243). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S236, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type determining table 131. As a result, the jackpot type is not determined to be “accurate”. Corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S243, the big hit type buffer value is set to any one of “00” to “02” (step S244).

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 506. The jackpot type determination table 131 is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state. It is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, depending on whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the RAM 507 is “1” or “2”, The numerical value MR2 is assigned so as to be associated with a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy”. Here, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “1” when the special figure game using the first special figure is started on the first special symbol display device 4A when the first start condition is satisfied. Thus, “2” is set when the second special symbol display device 4B starts the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 507 (the jackpot type buffer value) to “0” corresponding to the jackpot type determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Table data (setting data) for setting to any of "2" to "2" is included.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 18, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the big hit type determination disturbance for the “surprise” big hit type The allocation of numerical value MR2 is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value in the range of “82” to “99” among the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is not allocated to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random range value MR2 for determining the big hit type has a value in a predetermined range different from that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”. , It may be assigned to the big hit type of “Accuracy”. As an example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type has a smaller number of values than when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”. Is set to be assigned to the “big hit” big hit type, when the second start condition is satisfied, the ratio determined to be the “big hit” big hit type compared to when the first start condition is satisfied Can be reduced.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S240 (step S240; No), the numerical value indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S237. It is determined whether or not the data matches the loss determination value data (step S245). At this time, if it does not coincide with the loss determination value data (step S245; No), the small hit flag is set to the on state as being matched with the small hit determination value data (step S246).

  After executing one of the processes of step S244 and step S246, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the variable display result and the determination result of the jackpot type (step S247). As an example, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 matches the loss determination value data in step S245, the loss pattern corresponding to the prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S240, “1”, “3”, which are jackpot symbols, according to the determination result of the jackpot type in step S243. , One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two round big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Furthermore, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 does not match the loss determination value data in step S245, a small hit symbol is obtained corresponding to the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S247, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S248), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S249), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the input port buffer B0I has the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I5 (the first port data) that can specify the input state of each bit of the input port IP0. Input port data B0I6 that can specify the input states at the input ports P1 and P0 of the PIP 510 in the areas of bit numbers [6] and [7] in which the first input state data is not stored. And input port data B0I7 (second input state data) are stored. In the switch process, the input port data B0I0 to the input port data B0I7 stored in the input port buffer B0I are each determined to determine whether or not they match the common logical value “1”. It is determined whether or not the input state of the winning detection signal at each bit of IP0 and the input state of the winning detection signal at the input ports P1 and P0 of PIP510 have changed. As a result, the first input state data and the second input state data can be stored in the input port buffer B0I, which is the same storage means, and common processing such as switch processing can be executed, thereby preventing an increase in storage area. can do.

  In addition, each of the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I5 (first input state data), the input port data B0I6 and the input port data B0I7 (second input state data) has a common logical value “1”. By determining whether or not they match, it is possible to determine whether or not the input state of each bit of the input port IP0 and each of the input ports P0 and P1 of the PIP 510 has changed, thus simplifying the processing. can do.

  Further, the random value register 559A latches the numerical data included in the count value permutation RCN output from the random number generation circuit 553 in response to the change of the input state at the input port P0 of the PIP 510 and stores it as a random value. To do. On the other hand, in response to the change in the input state at the input port P1 of the PIP 510, the random value register 559B latches the numerical data included in the count value permutation RCN output from the random number generation circuit 553 and stores it as a random value. To do. In this way, when the input state at the input ports P0 and P1 of the PIP 510 changes, a special process of latching a random value that is not executed when the input state of each bit of the input port IP0 changes is executed. In addition, since the input ports P0 and P1 of the PIP 510 can be used for latching random numbers, the influence from others such as noise can be more strictly eliminated.

  In the special symbol normal process in step S110, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in either the random value register 559A or the random value register 559B, as the same lottery, It is determined whether or not the variable display results of special symbols, decorative symbols, color symbols, etc. are “big hit” or “small hit”. As a result, a different random number value register is used depending on whether the input state of any of the input ports P0 and P1 of the PIP 510 has changed. Therefore, a lottery (variable display result is displayed according to the input port). (Determination of whether to make “big hit” or “small hit”), and fairness can be ensured.

  The PIP 510 includes an input port P5 that is also used as a channel reception terminal used by the serial communication circuit 511. As described above, the PIP 510 includes the input port P5 that performs serial communication with the outside, thereby enabling serial communication with the outside.

  As a common process when the power is turned on, an initialization process for initializing the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I7 stored in the input port buffer B0I is executed. Thereby, the input port data B0I0 to the input port data B0I5 (first input state data), the input port data B0I6, and the input port data B0I7 (second input state data) can be initialized collectively.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible.

  In the above embodiment, the random number clock generation circuit 112 provided outside the game control microcomputer 100 has an oscillation frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 111. It has been described that the random number clock RCLK is generated and supplied to the random number circuit 509. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the clock signal supplied to the CPU 505 of the game control microcomputer 100 and the clock signal supplied to the random number circuit 509 are included in a common clock generation circuit. May be generated using the oscillation signal generated by the above. In this case, for example, a frequency divider for generating the random number clock RCLK and the control clock CCLK is provided, and the latch clocks RC0, RC1, RC2 are synchronized with the control clock CCLK or the internal system clock SCLK. What is necessary is just to set the frequency division ratio etc. in each frequency divider so that it may become difficult to produce. The control clock generation circuit 111 and the random number clock generation circuit 112 may be provided in whole or in part inside the game control microcomputer 100 or outside the game control microcomputer 100. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the random number circuit 509 is supplied with the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 112, and the random number update clock RGK and the latch clock RC0 are generated by the clock flip-flop 552. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an oscillation signal serving as the random number update clock RGK or the latch clock RC0 may be generated outside the random number circuit 509, such as the random number clock generation circuit 112, for example. Alternatively, a circuit for generating the random number update clock RGK and a circuit for generating the latch clock RC0 may be separately provided in the random number circuit 509. As an example, while generating a random number update clock RGK by a flip-flop similar to the clock flip-flop 552, an inversion circuit for inverting the signal state of the random number update clock RGK is provided, and a signal output from the inversion circuit is latched. It may be used as the clock RC0.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that processing by software is performed when setting a random value used in the main board 11 such as numerical data indicating the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, processing by software may be performed when setting a random value used in a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, the CPU of the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes a random number value used to determine the final stop symbol that becomes the final decorative symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol, or the notice effect. The random value used for determining whether or not may be set by performing processing by software.

  In the embodiment described above, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are described as being provided as a plurality of start areas. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of starting regions such as three or more may be provided. In this case, a start condition for executing a special game using different special symbols may be established based on the detection of a start winning game ball in each start area. Or, for example, a special game using the same special symbol is executed based on the detection of a start winning game ball in a part (at least two) of the starting areas of three or more starting areas. The starting condition for doing so may be satisfied. In addition, even if a start winning of a game ball is detected in any start area among a plurality of start areas, a special game using a common (or one set) special symbol is executed. The start condition may be satisfied. In this case, the start condition for starting the special game may be established in the same order as the order in which the start winnings of the game balls are detected in the plurality of start areas. Alternatively, a priority is given to a plurality of start areas, and a start condition for starting a special game based on detection of a start winning game ball in a start area having a high priority is set as a start area having a low priority. The starting condition based on the detection of the start winning of the game ball may be established with priority.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 13, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 59 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, a process different from each other is executed, and the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types. It is also possible to determine whether or not one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the variation pattern type and the process for determining the variation pattern are varied depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while the variation pattern type The numerical data indicating the random number value SR4 for determination and the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 for determining the variation pattern are common numerical data regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. May be used.

  In addition, regarding the process of determining whether or not the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the reach display state, different processes are executed when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied. May be. Furthermore, for example, in place of the process in step S243 shown in FIG. 16 in the above embodiment, the process of determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types is performed when the first start condition is satisfied and the second start condition Different processing may be executed depending on whether or not is established. In this case, the process for determining the jackpot type is different depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is as follows: Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, common numerical data may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type becomes “surprise”, and after the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the positive change state. Explained as being. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of or in addition to the case where the big hit type is “accurate” or the variable display result is “small hit”, A case of “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for assigning the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type to the jackpot type “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal” according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. What is necessary is just to be comprised. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “accuracy”, it is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as when the big hit type is “surprise”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the jackpot type is “surprise”, the normal state is controlled. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  When such “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” are provided, a variation pattern type and variation pattern different from those other than “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” may be determined. As a result, although the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, the same effect operation as in the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit state is performed despite being controlled to the 2 round big hit state. It can prevent the player from feeling distrust. In addition, when the big hit type is "Suddenly short" or "Suddenly normal", when the variable display result is "Small hit", or when the big hit type is "Sudden", the common variation pattern type It may be possible to make a decision. As a result, when determining the fluctuation pattern, the big hit type is “Suddenly short” or “Suddenly normal”, or the variable display result is “Small hit” or the big hit type is “Abrupt”. Regardless of whether this is the case, a common variation pattern determination table can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the game state such as the probability change state or the time-short state can be controlled after the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”. In the probability variation state and the short-time state, it is described that the control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the game ball entering the second start winning opening and easily establishing the second start condition. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the probability variation state, the probability variation control is continuously performed, and the advantageous release control that increases the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening is performed. The high base state and the high probability low base state in which the probability variation control is performed but the advantageous release control is not performed may be included. Also, in the short-time state, a low-accuracy base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened and advantageous opening control is performed, and a low-accuracy low-base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened but advantageous opening control is not performed. May be included. As an example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise accuracy”, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state. May be. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise accuracy”, the ratio that is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends , They may be different from each other.

  In the embodiment described above, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided in the display area of the image display device 5, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided. In the above description, it is assumed that one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed so that the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed on one predetermined effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three locations of “upper”, “middle”, and “lower” are provided. It is also possible that the decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed, and the finalized decorative symbols that will be the final stopped symbols are stopped and displayed on five or eight active lines.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. Part of can be applied. In this case, for example, the combination of the latch flip-flop 557B and the random value register 559B included in the random number circuit 509 shown in FIG. It is sufficient that the security time can be set to any one of a plurality of extension times that can be selected in advance in addition to the fixed time.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

[Embodiment 2]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, an outline of the slot machine 1001 according to the present embodiment will be described. A slot machine 1001 according to this embodiment includes a front door 1001b and a housing 1001a.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the slot machine 1001 is configured so that a cylindrical left reel 1002L, a middle reel 1002C, and a right reel 1002R can be visually recognized from a front door 1001b through a see-through window 1003. Around the see-through window 1003 arranged in the center of the panel 1001c, a medal insertion unit 1004 for inserting medals, a MAXBET switch 1006 for setting the maximum bet number, a start switch 1007 for starting a game, and each reel are stopped. A left stop switch 1008L, a middle stop switch 1008C, a right stop switch 1008R, and a game display unit 1013 for displaying information related to the game.

  In addition, the slot machine 1001 includes a liquid crystal display 1051 at the top of the front door 1001b, and the speakers 1053 and 1054, the medal payout opening 1009, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1001, a payout table, and the like are printed at the bottom. A lower panel 1d. Note that the payout table is a table showing a combination of a combination of a combination to be described later and the number of medals paid out according to the combination, and may be printed on the reel panel 1001c or the like and displayed on the liquid crystal display 1051 in a standby state. May be.

  When a player starts a game with the slot machine 1001, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion unit 1004 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAXBET switch 1006. Set the number (usually the maximum 3 bets). When the bet amount is set, the start switch 1007 is activated, and the slot machine 1001 is ready to start the game. When the player operates the start switch 1007 in a state where the game can be started, each reel (left reel 102L, middle reel 102C, right reel 102R) starts to rotate. In this state, the player operates one of the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, 1008R to stop the rotation of each reel, and the display result is derived and displayed through the fluoroscopic window 1003.

  When the rotation of each reel stops, the game ends, and when a predetermined combination of symbols is derived as a display result (a combination), a winning corresponding to the combination occurs. When the number of medals paid out in accordance with the winning is stored, the medal amount exceeding the maximum value is paid out from the medal payout opening 1009 when the medal memorable value exceeds the maximum value (usually 50). When a winning combination with a game state transition occurs, the gaming state transitions according to the combination. If no winning combination has occurred, the player operates the MAXBET switch 1006 again or inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 1004 again to start the next game.

  If the memorized number of medals remains when the player finishes the game, the memorized medal number is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the player operates the settlement switch 1010.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1001.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the slot machine 1001 will be described.

  The game display unit 1013 includes a credit display 1011 for displaying credits, a game auxiliary display 1012 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. 1BETLED 1014 for notifying that one bet number has been set by lighting, 2BETLED 1015 for notifying that two bet numbers have been set, and 3Betling number being set by lighting A 3BET LED 1016 for informing, an insertion request LED 1017 for informing that a medal can be inserted by lighting, a start valid LED 1018 for informing that the game start operation by operating the start switch 1007 is valid, and in a wait state Waiting LED 101 to notify that it is When a replay in LED1020 for notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later. Note that the wait state is a state in which a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and the reels are thus waiting to start rotating, and in this embodiment is approximately 4.1 seconds.

  “Credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1001. In the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number is not set, the automatically inserted medal number is set as the bet number.

  For example, if a player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 1004 in a state where no medal is inserted, the bet number is set to 1 and the 1BETLED 1014 is lit. Next, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 1004, the bet number is set to 2 and the 2BETLED 1015 is lit. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 1004, the maximum bet number is set to 3, and the 3BETLED 1016 and the start valid LED 1018 are lit. In this state, the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1001 is three, but since all three are set as the number of bets, “0” is displayed on the credit display 1011. If the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 1004 in this state, the maximum bet number is 3, so “1” is displayed on the credit display 1011 as a credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of credits is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1001b of the slot machine 1001 can be locked by a locking portion 1001e, and is generally locked when starting a game. The front door 1001b of the slot machine 1001 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking part 1001e and rotating it clockwise.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the slot machine 1001 includes a movable display device 1002, a power supply box 1100, and a hopper unit 1034.

  The movable display device 1002 includes the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R described above, and reel motors 1032L, 1032C, and 1032R corresponding to the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R. These reel motors 1032L, 1032C, and 1032R rotate the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R, so that a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed through the see-through window 1003.

  In addition, the movable display device 1002 is provided with a reel LED 1055 which will be described later, and the reel LED 1055 can irradiate each symbol of the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R independently, thereby improving the visibility of the reels. can do.

  The power supply box 1100 functions as a setting key switch 1037 for changing the setting and a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state in the normal state. A reset / setting switch 1038 functioning as a setting switch for changing the value and a power switch 1039 for turning on / off the power are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1001 has different expected values for the medal payout rate (so-called machine discount) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, when 1000 medals are inserted and 1100 medals are paid out when the game for 1000 medals is completed, the medal payout rate is 110%. Naturally, the player who has more medals than the number of medals inserted (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

  The set value can be set from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the higher the set value, the higher the medal payout rate. That is, the slot machine 1001 in which the set value is set to a high value (for example, 4, 5, 6) has a high advantage for the player and the set value is set to a low value (for example, 1, 2, 3). The slot machine 1 being used is less advantageous. The set value may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the above set value, it is necessary to turn on the slot machine 1001 by operating the power switch 1039 after inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 1037 to turn it on. When the slot machine 1001 is turned on as described above, the set value read from the internal storage device is displayed on the set value display 1024 provided on the front door 1001b. Next, when the reset / setting switch 1038 is operated, the set value displayed on the set value display 1024 is incremented by 1 (the value next to the set value 6 returns to 1). After the reset / setting switch 1038 is operated to a desired setting value, when the start switch 1007 is operated, the setting value is stored in the internal storage device, and the game shifts to the game ready state.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, a dedicated key may be inserted into the setting key switch 1037 in a state where the number of bets has not been set, so as to be turned on. By inserting a dedicated key for the setting key switch 1037 and turning it on, the setting value acquired from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 1024. In this state, the game cannot be started, and the game can be started by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 1037 and turning it off.

  The hopper unit 1034 has a hopper tank 1034a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 1004, a hopper motor 1034b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 1034a from the medal payout opening 1009, and driving of the hopper motor 1034b. And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by.

  An overflow tank 1035 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 1034a is provided adjacent to the hopper tank 1034a. Inside the overflow tank 1035, a full sensor 1035a made of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined number of stored medals is provided. The full tank sensor 1035a is configured such that when the conductive member contacts and conducts medals stored in the overflow tank 1035, the amount of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 1035 is full. It is possible to detect that a state has been reached.

  The slot machine 1001 includes an external output board 2000, and outputs a signal from the external output board 2000 to an external device.

  Each reel (left reel 1002L, middle reel 1002C, right reel 1002R) has a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon, and the player can vertically select three symbols on each reel through the see-through window 1003. That is, a 3 × 3 symbol can be visually recognized. Note that the number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 21, there are “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, “bell”, “orange” on the outer periphery of each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R. , “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, etc., a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in total in a predetermined order.

  Although the above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are shown on a plane in FIG. 21, as described above, since each reel is actually a cylindrical shape, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. Will be. Moreover, the arrangement | sequence and kind of the above-mentioned several symbols are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. That is, for example, when the number of “black 7” from number 10 of the left reel 1002L is within 5 frames, the symbols from “black 7” of number 10 to “replay” of number 15 of the left reel 1002L are meant.

  Each of the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R is rotated counterclockwise by the reel motors 1032L, 1032C, and 1032R arranged in a corresponding manner (FIG. 19 is a direction from the upper side to the lower side of the drawing). Thus, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R stop rotating with a delay of a maximum of 190 ms after the corresponding stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R are operated. The delay time until the reel stops is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more in order to improve the game performance.

  Each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R rotates 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are changed. Therefore, each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R can draw a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 ms. That is, the symbols that stop when the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R are operated are the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols that were displayed when the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R were operated (a total of five frames). ).

  For example, if the stop switch 1008L is operated when “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 1002L is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 1003, the “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 1002L is displayed in the left reel 1002L. Any symbol from “Replay” to No. 15 will be stopped.

  Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R is operated, if the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol. The symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, when one of the stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R is operated, the reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed in the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the slot machine 1001 generates a game control board 1040 for controlling the game state, an effect control board 1090 for controlling the effect according to the game state, and a drive power source for the electrical components. And a power supply board 1101.

  The power supply board 1101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and generates DC voltage necessary for driving various electrical components constituting the slot machine 1001 from the AC100V power supply. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 1040 and is also supplied to the effect control board 1090 via the game control board 1040.

  A command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 1041 to the sub-control unit 1091 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 1040 to the effect control board 1090 include a single cable and connector. Connected through. The units on the side of the effect control board 1090 are operable when all the connectors that connect the command transmission line and the power supply line and each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 1090. If it is not in a state, power is not supplied and operation is not possible. That is, the effect control board 1090 can be operated only after both command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Further, since the game control board 1040 executes a process related to the game, it is preferable that the game control board 1040 has a configuration inaccessible from the outside for security. Therefore, the game control board 1040 and the effect control board 1090 are one-way communication, and communication from the game control board 1040 to the effect control board 1090 is allowed, but communication from the effect control board 1090 to the game control board 1040 is possible. Is not allowed.

  The power board 1101 is connected to the hopper motor 1034b, the payout sensor 1034c, the setting key switch 1037, the full sensor 1035a, the reset / setting switch 1038, and the power switch 1039.

  The game control board 1040 includes a MAXBET switch 1006, a start switch 1007, stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R, a settlement switch 1010, a reset switch 1023, a door opening detection switch 1025, a stop switch 1036a, The automatic settlement switch 1036b is connected to each of the reel sensors 1033L, 1033C, and 1033R, and detection signals of these connected various switches are input. Further, the game control board 1040 is connected with a payout sensor 1034c, a full sensor 1035a, a setting key switch 1037, and a reset / setting switch 1038 via the power supply board 1101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

  The game control board 1040 includes a credit indicator 1011, a game auxiliary indicator 1012, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 1014 to 1016, an insertion request LED 1017, a start valid LED 1018, a waiting LED 1019, a replaying LED 1020, and a BET The switch valid LED 1021, the left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 1022L, 1022C, 1022R, the set value display 1024, the flow path switching solenoid 1030, and the reel motors 1032L, 1032C, 1032R are connected and connected. The electric components are driven based on the control of a game control microcomputer 1041 described later. Further, a hopper motor 1034b is connected to the game control board 1040 via a power supply board 1101, and this electric component is also driven based on the control of a game control microcomputer 1041 described later.

  The reset switch 1023 cancels the error state or the stop state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 1024 displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value. The switch 1036a selects enabling / disabling of the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed), and the automatic settlement switch 1036b is a big bonus (the game is more than the normal game state). Game state that is advantageous to the player) Select the valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function to control automatic settlement at the end (processing to settle the medal memorized as credit regardless of the player's operation), and the flow path switching solenoid Reference numeral 1030 denotes a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 1004 on the side of a hopper tank 1034a (described later) provided inside the casing 1001a. Selectively switched to either the medal payout opening 1009 side, the door opening detection switch 1025 detects the open state of the front door 1001b. Each of the above-described parts is provided inside the front door 1001b.

  The game control board 1040 includes a game control microcomputer 1041, a control clock generation circuit 1042, a random number clock generation circuit 1043, a switch detection circuit 1044, a motor drive circuit 1045, a solenoid drive circuit 1046, and an LED drive. A circuit 1047, a power interruption detection circuit 1048, and a reset circuit 1049 are provided.

  Since the game control microcomputer 1041 has substantially the same configuration as the game control microcomputer 100 in the first embodiment, description of the same parts will be omitted, and different parts will be described in detail. .

  In this embodiment, the combination of the latch flip-flop 557B and the random value register 559B included in the random number circuit 509 shown in FIG. 4 is not used. On the other hand, a detection signal from the start switch 7 provided in the slot machine is input to the input port P0 provided in the PIP 510. The start switch 7 outputs a detection signal that is turned on when an operation on the start lever for starting a game is detected by rotating a plurality of reels.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of bit allocation in the PIP 510 of the game control microcomputer 1041. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the detection signal from the start switch 7 is input to the bit number [0] of the PIP 510, and the power failure detection signal is input to the bit number [3] of the PIP 510. In this embodiment, the function as the external non-maskable interrupt terminal of the input port P3 is set to be unused, and only the function as the input terminal is used.

  FIG. 24A shows a configuration example of the input port register PI. FIG. 24B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port register PI. The input port data PI3 stored in the bit number [3] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the power supply detection signal at the input port P3. The input port data PI0 stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register PI indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the start switch 7 at the input port P0.

  The game control microcomputer 1041 is provided with an input port IP0, an input port IP1, an input port IP2, and an output port (not shown) separately from the PIP 510 or as a configuration using part or all of the PIP 510. It may be done. FIG. 25 shows an example of bit allocation in the input port IP0, the input port IP1, and the input port IP2.

  FIG. 25A shows an example of bit allocation at the input port IP0. In the example shown in FIG. 25A, the detection signal from the stop switch 1008L is input to the bit number [0] of the input port IP0, and the detection signal from the stop switch 1008C is input to the bit number [1] of the input port IP0. Is input, and the detection signal from the stop switch 1008R is input to the bit number [2] of the input port IP0. The detection signal from the clearing switch 1010 is input to the bit number [3] of the input port IP0, the detection signal from the MAXBET switch 1006 is input to the bit number [4] of the input port IP0, and the bit number of the input port IP0. The detection signal from the reset / setting switch 1038 is input to [5].

  FIG. 25B shows an example of bit allocation at the input port IP1. In the example shown in FIG. 25B, detection signals from the inserted medal sensor 1031 are input to the bit numbers [0] to [2] of the input port IP1, respectively. Detection signals from the payout sensor 1034c are input to the bit numbers [3] and [4] of the input port IP1, respectively. The detection signal from the setting key switch 1037 is input to the bit number [5] of the input port IP1, and the detection signal from the full sensor 1035a is input to the bit number [6] of the input port IP1.

  FIG. 25C shows an example of bit allocation at the input port IP2. In the example shown in FIG. 25C, the detection signal from the stop switch 1008L is input to the bit number [0] of the input port IP0 to the bit number [0] to [2] of the input port IP2, The detection signal from the stop switch 1008C is input to the bit number [1] of the input port IP0, and the detection signal from the stop switch 1008R is input to the bit number [2] of the input port IP0. A detection signal from the reset 1023 is input to the bit number [3] of the input port IP0, and a detection signal from the door opening detection switch 1025 is input to the bit number [4] of the input port IP0. The detection signal from the automatic settlement switch 1036b is input to the bit number [5] of the input port IP0, and the detection signal from the stop switch 1036a is input to the bit number [6] of the input port IP0.

  The CPU 505 manages the state of the input port IP0, the input port IP1, and the input port IP2 using the RAM 507 and the like. The input port buffers B0I, B1I, and B02 are buffers that store bit values indicating the input state of external signals corresponding to the bit numbers.

  FIG. 26A shows a configuration example of the input port buffer B0I. FIG. 26B shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port buffer B0I. The input port data B0I5 stored in the bit number [5] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the reset / setting switch 1038 at the bit number [5] of the input port IP0. Yes. The input port data B0I4 stored in the bit number [4] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the MAXBET switch 1006 at the bit number [4] of the input port IP0. The input port data B0I3 stored in the bit number [3] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the clearing switch 1010 in the bit number [3] of the input port IP0. The input port data B0I3 stored in the bit number [2] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1008R at the bit number [2] of the input port IP0. The input port data B0I3 stored in the bit number [1] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1008C at the bit number [1] of the input port IP0. The input port data B0I3 stored in the bit number [0] of the input port buffer B0I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1008L at the bit number [0] of the input port IP0.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the input port data B0I7 stored in the bit number [7] of the input port buffer B0I is the detection signal input state (ON / OFF) from the start switch 1007 at the input port P1 of the PIP 510. Is shown. That is, the input port buffer B0I stores the first input state data in addition to the input port data B0I0 to the input port data B0I5 (first input state data) that can specify the input state of each bit of the input port IP0. In an area having no bit number [7], input port data B0I7 (second input state data) capable of specifying the input state at the input port P0 of the PIP 510 is stored.

  FIG. 27A shows a configuration example of the input port buffer B1I. FIG. 27B shows an example of the setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port buffer B1I. The input port data B1I6 stored in the bit number [6] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the full sensor 1035a at the bit number [6] of the input port IP1. The input port data B1I5 stored in the bit number [5] of the input port buffer B1I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the setting key switch 37 in the bit number [5] of the input port IP1. . The input port data B1I4 and the input port data B1I3 stored in the bit numbers [4] and [3] of the input port buffer B1I are respectively sent from the payout sensor 1034c at the bit numbers [4] and [3] of the input port IP1. The detection signal input state (ON / OFF) is shown. Input port data B1I2 to input port data B1I0 stored in bit numbers [2] to [0] of input port buffer B1I are input from medal sensor 31 at bit numbers [2] to [0] of input port IP1, respectively. The detection signal input state (ON / OFF) is shown.

  FIG. 28A shows a configuration example of the input port buffer B2I. FIG. 28 (B) shows an example of setting contents in each bit of the input port data stored in the input port buffer B2I. The input port data B2I6 stored in the bit number [6] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1036a at the bit number [6] of the input port IP2. . The input port data B2I5 stored in the bit number [5] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the automatic settlement switch 1036b at the bit number [5] of the input port IP2. . The input port data B2I4 stored in the bit number [4] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the door opening detection switch 1025 at the bit number [4] of the input port IP2. Yes. The input port data B2I3 stored in the bit number [3] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the reset switch 1023 in the bit number [3] of the input port IP2. The input port data B2I2 stored in the bit number [2] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1008R at the bit number [2] of the input port IP2. The input port data B2I1 stored in the bit number [1] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1008C at the bit number [1] of the input port IP2. The input port data B2I0 stored in the bit number [0] of the input port buffer B2I indicates the input state (ON / OFF) of the detection signal from the stop switch 1008L at the bit number [0] of the input port IP2.

  The control clock generation circuit 1042 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the game control microcomputer 1041. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 1042 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via a control external clock terminal EXC of the game control microcomputer 1042 as shown in FIG. 22, for example. The random number clock generation circuit 1043 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the game control microcomputer 1041. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 1043 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the game control microcomputer 1041 as shown in FIG. 22, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 1043 may be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 1042.

  The switch detection circuit 1044 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 1040 and outputs the received detection signals to the game control microcomputer 1041. The motor drive circuit 1045 controls various motors such as the reel motors 1032L, 1032C, and 1032R based on the motor drive signal output from the game control microcomputer 1041. The solenoid drive circuit 1046 controls the flow path switching solenoid 1030 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the game control microcomputer 1041. The LED drive circuit 1047 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 1040 based on the LED drive signal output from the game control microcomputer 1041.

  The power interruption detection circuit 1048 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1001 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating detection of voltage drop to the game control microcomputer 1041 when voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 1049 outputs a system reset signal to the game control microcomputer 1041 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The game control microcomputer 1041 receives detection signals from various switches connected to the game control board 1040 and executes basic processing according to the received detection signals. In addition, the game control microcomputer 1041 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 1041 includes a timer therein, and timer interruption processing (because a certain period of time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the timer expired (in this embodiment). Main).

  The game control microcomputer 1041 is set so as to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the above-described interrupt process. When a plurality of interrupts are generated, the interrupt process is performed according to a preset order. Execute. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the ongoing interrupt process ends, the interrupt process being executed is A new interrupt will occur at the end.

  The execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the sum of the time required for the basic process to make a round and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 in which the basic process is completed and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. For this reason, the game control microcomputer 1041 repeatedly executes the basic process, but the basic process can be executed at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  The effect control board 1090 is connected with a liquid crystal display 1051, effect effect LED 1052, speakers 1053 and 1054, an effect switch 1056, and a reel LED 1055. These effect devices are a sub-control unit 1091 described later. It is driven by the control.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 1091 included in the effect control board 1090 is configured to control the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 1051, effect effect LED 1052, speakers 1053 and 1054, and reel LED 1055. In addition to the sub-control unit 1091, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device may be mounted on the effect control board 1090 or another board. When this configuration is adopted, the sub-control unit 1091 obtains the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the game control microcomputer 1041, and the output control unit controls the output of the effect device based on the output pattern. Do. In this way, the output control of the effect device can be performed by both the sub-control unit 1091 and the output control unit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1001 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 1051, effect effect LED 1052, speakers 1053, 1054, and effect switch 1056 as effect devices, but is not limited to this, and other effects A device can also be adopted, and it is not always necessary to include the above-described rendering device. That is, each of the above-described effect devices is a device that is generally provided for improving game performance and does not affect the operation of the slot machine 1001. For this reason, it is possible to employ various effect devices such as a so-called role item that is mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, and a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display. However, the slot machine 1 capable of controlling the production state during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) during the notification period in which the navigation production can be executed needs to include at least the production device capable of executing the navigation production described above. There is.

  The detailed configuration of the slot machine 1001 has been described above.

  Next, control contents of game processing executed by the game control microcomputer 1041 will be described.

  As described above, the slot machine 1001 generally sets a bet number, operates a start switch 1007, operates stop switches 1008L, 1008C, and 1008R, stops reels 1002L, 1002C, and 1002R, and pays out medals. Progresses. In accordance with the progress of the game, the game control microcomputer 1041 executes the game process as shown in FIG.

  When the game control microcomputer 1041 starts the game process, the switch process (step Sa0), the BET process (step Sa1), the internal lottery process (step Sa2), the reel rotation process (step Sa3), and the winning determination process (step Sa4). ), A payout process (step Sa5), and a game end process (step Sa6) are sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  The game control microcomputer 1041 determines the state of detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 1040 via the switch detection circuit 1044 in the switch processing in step Sa0. Specifically, in the process of step Sa0, whether or not each of the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I5 and input port data B0I7 stored in the input port buffer B0I matches a common logical value “0”. By determining, it is determined whether or not the input state of the detection signal at each bit of the input port IP0 and the input state of the detection signal at the input port P0 of the PIP 510 have changed.

  In the BET process in step Sa1, the game control microcomputer 1041 stands by in a state where a bet number can be set, and a predetermined bet number corresponding to the game state is set and the game is started when the start switch 1007 is operated. Let

  In the internal lottery process in step Sa2, the game control microcomputer 1041 performs lottery based on the random number value for internal lottery read from the random number circuit 509 simultaneously with the detection of the start switch 1007 described above. It is determined whether or not a winning combination is permitted, and a winning flag for the winning combination is set in the RAM 507.

  In the reel rotation processing in step Sa3, the game control microcomputer 1041 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reel when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Let

  In the winning determination process in step Sa4, the game control microcomputer 1041 receives a prize according to the display result derived to each reel 1002L, 1002C, 1002R when the rotation of all the reels 1002L, 1002C, 1002R is stopped. It is determined whether or not it is generated.

  When it is determined in the payout process in step Sa5 that the winning is determined in the above-described winning determination process, the game control microcomputer 1041 adds a credit, Pays out medals.

  The game control microcomputer 1041 sets the game state in preparation for the next game in the game end process in step Sa5.

  The game control microcomputer 1041 generates a command for the sub-control unit 1091 and sends the generated command to the sub-control unit 1091 via the command transmission line when it is necessary in the game process according to the progress of the game. To do. The sub-control unit 91 controls each effect device according to the received command.

  This completes the description of the control details of the game processing executed by the game control microcomputer 1041.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1001 according to the present embodiment, the input port buffer B0I has the input port data B0I0 to input port data B0I5 (the first port data B0I5) that can specify the input state of each bit of the input port IP0. Input port data B0I7 (second input state data) that can specify the input state at the input port P0 of the PIP 510 in the area of bit number [7] in which the first input state data is not stored. Is remembered. In the switch process, the input port data B0I0 to the input port data B0I7 stored in the input port buffer B0I are each determined to determine whether or not they match the common logical value “0”. It is determined whether or not the detection signal input state at each bit of IP0 and the detection signal input state at input port P0 of PIP510 have changed. As a result, the first input state data and the second input state data can be stored in the input port buffer B0I, which is the same storage means, and common processing such as switch processing can be executed, thereby preventing an increase in storage area. can do.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine in which the special role is defined and the player can control to an advantageous gaming state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine does not define the special role and does not enter the bonus state. May be. In this case, any slot machine that can be controlled to the AT state may be used. That is, the present invention can be applied even to a slot machine in which only the AT and RT are mounted without mounting a bonus.

  In the above embodiment, the game control board 1040 includes the game control microcomputer 1041 and the effect control board 1090 includes the sub-control unit 1091. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same board is used for game control. A microcomputer 1041 and a sub-control unit 1091 may be provided. By adopting this configuration, communication between the game control microcomputer 1041 and the sub-control unit 1091 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1001a can be reduced.

  Further, the slot machine 1001 does not have to include all the technical features described in the above embodiment, and includes a part of the configuration described in the above embodiment so as to solve the problems in the prior art. It may be. For example, the liquid crystal display 1051, the production switch 1053, and the like are elements that are provided to improve game performance, and are not necessarily provided.

  Further, in the slot machine 1001 in the above embodiment, the betting number is set using medals and credits as the game value, but the slot machine of the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is limited to this. Instead, it may be a slot machine that sets a bet number using a game ball as a game value, or a complete credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credit as a game value. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the slot machine 1, but a computer device or the like in advance. You may employ | adopt the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form in which a communication processing unit is provided and distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may do it.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 18 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 22C, 22D ... Winning confirmation switch 23A, 23B ... Count switch 24A, 24B ... Normal winning port switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 501 ... External bus interface 502 ... Clock circuit 503 ... Unique information storage circuit 504 ... Reset / interrupt controller 505 ... CPU
506 ... ROM
507 ... RAM
508 ... CTC
509 ... random number circuit 510 ... PIP
511 ... Serial communication circuit 512 ... Address decoding circuit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined game,
It has a game control microcomputer that controls the progress of the game,
The game control microcomputer is:
A first input port having a plurality of externally connectable input terminals;
Input state data storage means for storing a plurality of first input state data capable of specifying an input state of each input terminal of the first input port;
Common processing means for performing common processing on the plurality of first input state data stored in the input state data storage means;
A second input port comprising an input terminal;
Count value updating means for periodically updating and outputting the count value;
Random value storage means for latching the count value output from the count value update means in response to a change in the input state of the input terminal of the second input port and storing it as a random value;
Lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery based on the random value stored in the random value storage means;
With
The input state data storage means can specify an input state of an input terminal of the second input port in a data area corresponding to an unused input terminal among a plurality of input terminals included in the first input port. 2-input state data is stored,
The common processing means performs a common process on the plurality of first input state data and the second input state data stored in the input state data storage means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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