JP6004022B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, change the state by setting setting values to a plurality of setting destinations for performing settings related to the gaming state when the gaming state is changed. In such a gaming machine, in order to set a setting value, a setting destination for setting the setting value and a setting value to be set for the setting destination are defined in advance in storage means such as a ROM, and the state is changed. Is set according to the contents defined in the storage means.

JP 2002-000905 A

However, among the plurality of setting destinations of such gaming machines, there may be setting destinations having common setting values. In this case, there is a possibility that the data amount of memorize means increases.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the amount of data.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a setting for performing setting related to a game as control means for controlling a game in accordance with a predetermined control procedure and control data used for control by the control means. Storage means storing at least a setting destination data group composed of a plurality of setting destination data indicating the destination, the control means from the setting destination data group stored in the storage means according to the control procedure setting a read out process of reading setting target data in sequence, by the read out process each time one setting target data is read, the setting destination indicated by the read setting target data, a common set value predetermined The setting process to be determined is repeatedly performed.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising storage means for storing the control means.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , in accordance with a predetermined control procedure, a plurality of setting destinations indicating a setting destination for performing setting related to a game as control data for controlling the game and control data used for control by the control means Storage means for storing at least a setting destination data group composed of data, and the control means reads out the setting destination data in order from the setting destination data group stored in the storage means according to the control procedure Each time one setting destination data is read by the reading process, a setting process for setting a predetermined common setting value to the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data is repeatedly performed. There is .

As a result, the amount of data stored in the storage means can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is the figure which showed typically the area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, (b) is the figure which illustrated the actual display screen. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the structure of ROM in a main controller, (b) shows typically the correspondence between the 1st hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in a special symbol. (C) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the second random number counter C4 and the winning in the normal symbol. It is the schematic diagram which showed the content of the game result setting table typically. It is the schematic diagram which showed the content of the state setting table typically. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the jackpot end time setting table, (b) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the jackpot end time clear table. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. It is the schematic diagram which showed typically the content of the various setting value storage area. It is the schematic diagram which showed the structure of the register typically. It is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by MPU in the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the jackpot determination processing performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the big hit time setting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the game result setting value acquisition process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the setting process at the time of a loss performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the through gate passage process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot control process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the data setting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the zero setting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the main process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the command determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation | variation display setting process performed by MPU in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the structure of ROM in the main controller in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is a model of the content of the setting / clear table at the time of jackpot completion in 2nd Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram shown. (A) is the schematic diagram which showed typically the structure of ROM in the main controller in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is a model of the content of the initial value setting table at the time of jackpot end in 3rd Embodiment. It is the schematic diagram shown. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end process performed by MPU in the main controller in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the zero setting process 2 performed by MPU in the main controller in 3rd Embodiment.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 6) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a shot that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. This frame button 22 is used by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or changing the effect of Super Reach. Operated.

  The stage is an effect mode in which the various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified. There are two stages. And, various effects such as variation effects and reach effects that are performed along with the entry to the first entrance 64 (start prize), which will be described later, are designed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during a period when the fluctuating effect is not performed or during high-speed fluctuation. "→" Island Stage "→" City Stage "→ ... Further, immediately after the power is turned on, the “city street stage” is set as the initial stage.

  On the other hand, the 3rd symbol display device 81 is configured to display a selection screen for a super reach effect mode during normal reach when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed to the super reach. When the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the contents of the effect at the time of super reach are changed.

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

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

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed, and the operation of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Touch sensor 51a, a push button-type stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor for detecting the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51 by a change in electric resistance (Not shown). When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on, and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes corresponding to the operation amount, and according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. Thus, the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The ball entrance 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and the wood screw is provided from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 5) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when a ball enters the first entrance 64, a special symbol (first design) is drawn, and when the ball passes the second entrance 67, a normal symbol (first 2 designs) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for the entrance to the first entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit, Is also determined. When a special symbol wins, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to a special game state, and the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won). ) It is opened and the opening is repeated several times. As a result, a large amount of balls are awarded to the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. There are 13 types of special symbol jackpot types: “Time and bonus jackpot A” to “Time and bonus jackpot C”, and “Probability variation jackpot A” to “Probability variation jackpot J” and the jackpot ends after the special gaming state ends. As a later added value, a game value (game value) corresponding to the jackpot type is given to the player. Although details will be described later, for example, when the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A”, a game value of shifting to a high probability state of a special symbol after the jackpot ends is given. When the jackpot type is “short-time jackpot B”, a game value is given that the short-time state of the normal symbol continues until the special symbol lottery is performed 30 times after the jackpot ends.

  In addition, when the special symbol (the first symbol) is drawn, after the special symbol variable display is started on the first symbol display device 37 and a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, A special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times the ball is held is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is indicated by the first symbol display. It is shown by the device 37 and also in the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is completed in the first symbol display device 37, if the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started. Note that the specific winning opening 65 a that is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 enters the special gaming state is provided immediately below the first entrance 64. Therefore, during the special game state, the player hits a ball in an attempt to win the specific winning opening 65a, so that a lot of balls also enter the first entrance 64. Therefore, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 is maximum (four times).

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol lottery performed for the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67, whether or not the normal symbol is hit is determined. When hitting the normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is released for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. It becomes a state. That is, when a normal symbol is hit, it becomes easy for a ball to enter the first entrance 64, and as a result, a special symbol is easily drawn.

  In addition, when the normal symbol (the second symbol) is drawn, the normal symbol variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 30 seconds) has elapsed, A normal symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. When the ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the fluctuation display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is held up to four times, and the number of balls held is the first symbol display device 37. And is also shown in the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is finished in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display corresponding to the lottery is performed. Is started.

  As described above, the special symbol jackpot types include “ordinary jackpot”, “time bonus jackpot A”, “time bonus jackpot B”, “special jackpot A”, “special jackpot B”, and “probability jackpot A” to “ There are 13 types of “probable big hit H”.

  When “ordinary jackpot” is reached, a special gaming state with 16 rounds (16 round jackpot) is entered, but no added value is given after the jackpot ends. That is, after the jackpot ends, the special symbol shifts to a low probability state and does not shift to the “normal symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time-short state).

  When both “time and bonus jackpot A” and “time and bonus jackpot B”, both become a special game state with 16 rounds (16 round jackpot). ”(Ordinary symbol time). However, the period in which the “ordinary symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time-shortage) continues is different between “time and college bonus A” and “time and college bonus B”. Specifically, the “short-time jackpot A” increases the probability of hitting a normal symbol from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends 20 times, regardless of the status when the jackpot is won. On the other hand, the “short-time jackpot B” has a difference in the period in which the “normal symbol short-time state” continues according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. Specifically, if you win the “short and large jackpot B” during the high probability state of a special symbol, the probability of hitting a regular symbol will increase from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends 30 times. When winning the “short-time jackpot B” while the symbol is in a low probability state, the probability of hitting the normal symbol is increased from the end of the jackpot until the special symbol lottery ends twenty times. In the present embodiment, the period in which the short time state of the normal symbol continues is defined by the number of lotteries for the special symbol, but may be defined by the number of times the variation of the special symbol is completed, for example.

  In addition, if you win “Special Bonus A” or “Special Bonus B”, both will be in a special game state with 8 rounds (8 rounds jackpot), and after that, depending on the state before winning the jackpot, It shifts to “high probability state of special symbol” or “low probability state of special symbol” and “short time state of normal symbol”. Specifically, if you win “Special Jackpot A” or “Special Jackpot B” during the hour and hour of the regular symbol given after various jackpots, transition to the “high probability state of special symbols” after the jackpot ends To do. On the other hand, in a state other than the normal time of the normal symbol given after the end of various time junior colleges (ie, in the high probability state of the special symbol, or in the low probability state of the special symbol, and in the normal state of the normal symbol) If “Special Jackpot A” or “Special Jackpot B” is won, the process shifts to “Normal symbol time-short state”. The period during which the “normal symbol short-time state” continues after the end of the jackpot is until the special symbol lottery ends 20 times in the “special jackpot A” and the special symbol in the “special jackpot B”. This is until the lottery finishes 30 times.

  Furthermore, in “probability variation jackpot A” to “probability variation jackpot H”, all are in a special gaming state, and then, as added value after the jackpot is over, a transition is made to a “special symbol high probability state”. However, in the “probability jackpot A” to “probability jackpot H”, the number of jackpot rounds and the operation pattern of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a are different. Specifically, “probability jackpot A” to “probability jackpot D” is a special gaming state with 16 rounds (16 round jackpot), and “probability jackpot E” to “probability jackpot H” is the number of rounds. It becomes a special game state of 2 rounds (2 round jackpot).

  Furthermore, in the “probability jackpot A” and “probability jackpot F” to “probability jackpot H”, the condition that the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed in each round during the special game state is another jackpot type. Is different. Specifically, 30 seconds elapse in each round in “short-time jackpot A” to “short-time jackpot C”, “probable jackpot A”, “probable jackpot B”, “probability jackpot D” to “probability jackpot G”. Or a specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened until 10 balls are won, whereas “probable variation jackpot C” and “probability variation jackpot H” to “probability variation jackpot J” In the round, the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened until 0.5 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, an upper limit is set for the number of times the game ball is fired (for example, a maximum of 100 times per minute). ) It is extremely difficult to win 10 balls in 65a, and in most cases, the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed before winning 10 balls. Therefore, in “probable big hit C” and “probable big hit H” to “probable big hit J”, the number of winning balls per round that a player can acquire is smaller than in other jackpot types.

  Here, the “high probability state of a special symbol” refers to a state in which the jackpot probability of a special symbol is increased, a so-called special symbol probability state (during special symbol change), in other words, a special gaming state (bonus) It is the state of the game that is easy to shift to. On the other hand, a case that is not a “high probability state of a special symbol” is called a “low probability state of a special symbol”, which has a lower probability of jackpot than the probability variation state of a special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of a special symbol is normal. Indicates the state (normal state of special symbol). The “normal symbol time-short state” (ordinary symbol time-short state) means a game state in which the probability of hitting the normal symbol increases and the ball easily enters the first entrance 64. On the other hand, when it is not “normal symbol short-time state”, it is called “normal symbol normal state”, which indicates that the normal symbol hit probability is normal, that is, the hit probability is lower than during short-time. .

  Thereafter, after the end of the special symbol jackpot, the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the short-time state of the normal symbol, that is, after the “short-time jackpot A” or “short-time jackpot B” ends, the special symbol lottery The period until the end of the predetermined number of times (20 times, 30 times) is referred to as a normal symbol short time period. In order to make the explanation easy to understand, a short time period of a normal symbol is indicated by using the number of times of drawing a special symbol. For example, if the predetermined number of times is 20, it is described that the short time period of the normal symbol is 20 times. As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with various game states such as a jackpot state, a short time state of a normal symbol, a probable change state of a special symbol, and the interest of the player is improved. Yes.

  As described above, in the special symbol jackpot in this embodiment, the number of rounds at the time of jackpot according to the type of jackpot, the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a in each round, and the state after the jackpot ends (Specify the special symbol or change the normal symbol time-short state). On the other hand, the number of rounds may be common regardless of the jackpot type, and the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a in each round may be common regardless of the jackpot type. Also, for example, instead of changing the period when the “normal symbol time-short state” is changed according to the type of jackpot, the time for opening the electric accessory (not shown) associated with the first entrance 64 or once It is good also as what changes the frequency | count of opening an electrically-driven accessory in the hit of a normal symbol. Further, the number of rounds and the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a are not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment. For example, a big round of 4 rounds or a big round of 9 rounds may be provided. As a closing condition of the winning opening (large opening opening) 65a, for example, a condition “until 3 seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won” or “until 10 seconds have passed or 5 balls have been won. A jackpot of the condition “until” may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot is over, it is configured to shift to either the “high probability state of the special symbol” or the “short time state of the normal symbol”, but the jackpot ends. Until the end of the special symbol lottery a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times), the “special symbol high probability state” is configured, and after the predetermined number of special symbol lottery ends, While shifting to the “special symbol low probability state”, the “normal symbol time-short state” or the “normal symbol normal state” may be adopted.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the jackpot type becomes “time / temporary jackpot A”, after the “time / temporary jackpot A” is completed, the hourly state of the normal symbol is continued until the special symbol lottery is completed 20 times. ”Will continue until the special symbol lottery is completed 20 times or 30 times after the end of the“ Time and Bonus B ”, but the duration of the short time state may be determined arbitrarily. . For example, if the jackpot type is “Time / Critical Bonus A”, after the “Time / Critical Bonus A” has ended, the regular symbol's hourly state will continue until the special symbol lottery ends 60 times. The time-short state of the normal symbol may be continued until the special symbol lottery ends 120 times after the completion of the “short-term bonus B”. Further, instead of the number of times of drawing a special symbol, the normal symbol time-saving state may be continued until a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 5 minutes) elapses.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, depending on the gaming state when the jackpot is won, the jackpot type ("short-time jackpot A", "special jackpot A", and " Although the special jackpot B ") is provided, the added value given to the player after the jackpot ends may be fixed regardless of the gaming state when the jackpot is won. For example, when winning a “short-time jackpot A”, regardless of the status at the time of winning the jackpot, it is configured so that the short-time status of the normal symbol continues until the special symbol lottery is completed 20 times after the end of the jackpot. When winning a special jackpot A "or" special jackpot B ", it may be configured to shift to a high probability state of a special symbol after the jackpot is ended, regardless of the status at the time of the jackpot winning.

  A first pattern provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) 37a and a 7-segment display 37b as light emitting means on the upper right portion (right upper portion in FIG. 2) of the game area when viewed from the front. A display device 37 is provided. The first symbol display device 37 displays information corresponding to each control performed by the main control device 110 described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a perform a variable display by indicating whether or not a special symbol lottery performed in accordance with a ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is being executed or not. As a stopped symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or variation is not executed among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

  If a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the special symbol (the first symbol) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of times that the ball has entered is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is configured to be suspended up to 4 times, but the maximum number of suspensions is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In this embodiment, only one first entrance 64 is provided, but a plurality of first entrances 64 may be provided. In this case, it may be configured to hold the incoming ball for each type of the first entrance 64 into which the ball has entered. In addition, when the change is executed according to the holding ball, the change may be executed in the order in which the balls entered without considering the type of the first entrance 64, or when there is a holding ball. The first entrance 64 for preferentially performing the variation may be provided. When a plurality of first entrances 64 are provided, the jackpot winning probability and the selection ratio of each jackpot type may be changed according to the type of the first entrance 64.

  The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. Note that the LEDs 37a are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 (high probability states of special symbols) And normal symbols, etc.). In addition, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a big win as a stop symbol after the end of the change, but if it is a big win, the big hit type (“normal big hit”, “short-time big hit A ”,“ Short-term jackpot B ”,“ Special jackpot A ”,“ Special jackpot B ”,“ Probability variation jackpot A ”to“ Probability variation jackpot H ”)) are displayed.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. . The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 (start winning prize), a special symbol (first symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the display contents are controlled by a display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle and right A column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays on the first symbol display device 37. Corresponding decorative display is performed. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4, the display content of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4 (a) is a diagram schematically showing area division setting and effective line setting of the display screen, FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

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

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 6) described later is a big hit, the variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. The jackpot is configured to occur after the change display is finished. On the other hand, when the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, the variable display in which the same main symbols are not arranged is performed.

  For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is any one of “ordinary jackpot”, “time bonus jackpot A”, “time bonus jackpot B”, “special jackpot A”, and “special jackpot B”, an even number “0, Fluctuation display in which main symbols to which “2, 4, 6, 8” are added is performed. In addition, if “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit E” to “probable big hit H”, the fluctuations in which the main symbols to which “1, 3, 5, 9”, which is an odd number excluding “7”, are added are aligned. If the display is made and if “probability jackpot B” to “probability jackpot D” (that is, if the probable jackpot of 16 rounds is the most advantageous for the player), the main symbol to which the odd number “7” is added is A uniform variation display is performed. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is off, the variable display in which the main symbols of the same number are not aligned is performed. By configuring in this way, it is possible to recognize the jackpot type only by confirming the main symbols that are aligned.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into two in the vertical direction, and the lower 2/3 is the main display area Dm for variably displaying the third symbol, and the others. The upper third is a sub display area Ds for displaying a notice effect, a character, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

  The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each symbol row Z1 to Z3, the above-described third symbols are displayed in a prescribed order. That is, in each symbol row Z1 to Z3, main symbols are arranged in ascending order or descending order of numbers, and each symbol row Z1 to Z3 is scrolled from the top to the bottom with periodicity to perform variable display. In particular, the left symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

  In the main display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of the main display area Dm is set as the active line L1, and in each game, the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1, the right symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2. Is displayed. If the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in this embodiment) is arranged on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped, a jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

  On the other hand, the sub display area Ds is horizontally long above the main display area Dm, and is further equally divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Among these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of spheres that have not been changed (reserved spheres) among the balls that have entered the first entrance 64, and the small area Ds2 And Ds3 are areas for displaying the notice effect image.

  On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 4B, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub display area Ds, a moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, and it is suggested to the player that the player is more likely to make a big hit than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a bee in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action, sometimes performs a special action different from the predetermined action, or another character appears. The announcement effect is performed by putting out.

  On the other hand, when a ball enters the first entrance 64 while the variable display is performed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 (1st symbol display device 37), the number of entrances is up to 4 times. The number of held balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed per one reserved ball number, and the number of reserved balls is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one ball, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates 4 balls. In addition, when the number of reserved balls is not displayed in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

  In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball inlet 64 is configured to be held up to four times, but the maximum number of balls to be held is not limited to four times, but three times. You may set below or 5 times (for example, 8 times). Moreover, it replaces with the display of the number of reservation balls in small area Ds1, and the aspect which changes the number of reservation balls by a part in the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81, or the area divided into four by the number of reservation balls (For example, the color or lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Furthermore, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of held balls, corresponding to the maximum number of held balls, and the number of held balls may be displayed according to the number of held lamps that are lit.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs a variable display by indicating, by a lighting state, whether or not a normal symbol lottery performed as the ball passes through the second entrance 67, As a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, a normal symbol (second symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is indicated by a lighting state.

  More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol “◯” and the symbol “x” as the second symbol are alternately lit. Fluctuation display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is activated for a predetermined time. As a result, it is configured such that a ball easily enters the first entrance 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of held balls is displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and also lit on the second symbol holding lamp 84. The Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  The normal symbol (second symbol) variable display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37. Alternatively, a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. In addition, the passage of the sphere at the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times as in the case of the 1st entrance 64, but is limited to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more. (For example, 8 times) may be set. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform lighting display.

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

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning port (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the special symbol lottery performed by the main controller 110 is a big win, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so that the big win is stopped after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed. In addition, a stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than usual. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is held for a predetermined time (until 30 seconds have passed, 10 balls have been won, 0.5 seconds have passed, or Will be released).

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

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 is a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening opening solenoid (not shown) for driving to open / close forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And. The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

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

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

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

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, in order to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 5). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

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Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203, a register 210 for temporarily storing data necessary for reading and writing when reading various data from the ROM 202 and the RAM 203, and writing various data to the RAM 203, and other interrupt circuit Various circuits such as a timer circuit and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  First, the contents of the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6A, the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 stores, as part of the fixed value data, a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-type selection table 202b, and a second per-random number table 202c. , A variation pattern selection table 202d, a game result setting table 202e, a state setting table 202f, a jackpot end time setting table 202g, and a jackpot end time clear table 202h are stored.

  The first hit random number table 202a (not shown) is a data table in which a jackpot determination value of a first hit random number counter C1 described later is stored. Details of the first random number table 202a will be described later together with the description of the first random number counter C1.

  The first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 6B) is a data table in which determination values of the first hit type counter C2 for determining the big hit type are set for each big hit type. The details of the first hit type selection table 202b will be described later together with the description of the first hit type counter C2.

  The second hit random number table 202c (see FIG. 6C) is a data table in which a hit determination value for a normal symbol is stored. The details of the second random number table 202c will be described later together with the description of the second random number counter C4.

  The variation pattern selection table 202d (not shown) is a data table in which the determination value of the variation type counter CS1 for determining the variation pattern display mode is set for each display mode. In the variation pattern selection table 202d, a plurality of different tables corresponding to the determination result of jackpot of special symbols, the gaming state, and the like are defined. For example, there are a table for selecting a variation pattern at the time of jackpot, and a table for selecting a variation pattern at the time of loss. Also, there are a plurality of tables for selecting the variation pattern at the time of jackpot, and different tables are selected for each jackpot type. Further, there are a plurality of tables for selecting a variation pattern at the time of losing, for example, a table that can be selected only after the jackpot is completed. The details of the variation pattern selection table 202d will be described later together with the description of the variation type counter CS1.

  In the game result setting table 202e (see FIG. 7), when the jackpot is won, setting values such as setting of a stop symbol indicating a jackpot and an operation pattern of a specific winning opening (big opening) 65a during the jackpot are set. It is a data table prescribed | regulated for every jackpot type. This game result setting table 202e (see FIG. 7) is stored in the range of addresses “19D8H” to “1A2BH” in the ROM 202, and 1 byte of data is stored in each address. In the game result setting table 202e (see FIG. 7), the number of judgment values (random number values) that are each jackpot type (number of judgment values), lighting patterns (number of display symbols) of the plurality of LEDs 37a, and special symbols are displayed. Information indicating stop symbol (stop symbol information), operation pattern (large opening port pattern) of specific winning award port (large opening port) 65a, and variation pattern at jackpot time defined in variation pattern selection table 202d are selected. Information (table selection information) indicating which one is selected from a plurality of tables for use in determining the variation pattern, and information for determining the gaming state after the jackpot is finished (offset 1, offset 2) ). In FIG. 7, the address of the ROM 202 where each data is defined is described in parentheses, but the upper byte of the address of the ROM 202 is omitted and only the lower byte is described.

  In the pachinko machine 10, based on winning the jackpot, the setting values corresponding to the winning jackpot type are stored in the various setting value storage areas 203e of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 7) from the game result setting table 202e (see FIG. 7). 11). Details of the various set value storage areas 203e will be described later. Then, based on the setting values stored in the various setting value storage areas 203e, the MPU 201 performs various controls related to the variation pattern effects and jackpots that are jackpots. In addition, in the various setting value storage area 203e (see FIG. 11), in addition to the storage area for storing the setting values relating to the game, offset 1 and offset 2 defined in the game result setting table 202e (see FIG. 7) are stored. An offset value storage area for storing an offset value calculated based on the offset value is provided. This offset value is a value used to set the gaming state after the jackpot ends, and will be described in detail later. Refer to offset 1 and offset 2 in the gaming result setting value acquisition process (see FIG. 17). This is a calculated value.

  Specifically, in the jackpot end process (see FIG. 26) executed when it is determined that the jackpot end timing, various setting values related to the gaming state after the jackpot end (whether or not to make a high probability state of a special symbol) Are used for selecting from the state setting table 202f (see FIG. 8) and setting them in various setting value storage areas 203e. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the random number value (counter value) itself acquired along with the ball entering the first ball slot 64 (start winning prize) is kept until the end of the jackpot, and the disturbance The game state after the jackpot is not determined based on the numerical value (counter value), but the random number value (counter value) acquired along with the first entry into the first entrance 64 (start prize) Only the offset value selected based on the jackpot is held in the jackpot.

  Here, if the random number value that is a big hit is configured to be kept during the fluctuation pattern production at the time of winning the big hit or during the subsequent big hit state, it becomes a big hit by reading the big hit random number by an unauthorized player A random value may be identified. Therefore, the timing at which the specified random number value appears is analyzed, and there is a possibility that a jackpot is likely to be illegally assigned based on the analyzed timing. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the acquired random number value (counter value) is converted into a form of an offset value and held until the jackpot end time, and the gaming state after the jackpot end is set based on the offset value. Since it is configured as described above, the period in which the random number value itself that is a special symbol jackpot is held can be limited to a short time. Therefore, since it is possible to make it difficult for the random number value that is a big jackpot of the special symbol to be illegally acquired from the outside, analyze the timing when the random number value that is a big jackpot appears, and conduct the fraudulent act that allocates the jackpot based on the analyzed timing Can be suppressed. Specifically, the analysis timing is set on a so-called hanging board, random numbers are acquired at the timing when a random value that is a jackpot appears, and the fraudulent act of controlling to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined is suppressed. Can do.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, various setting values relating to the gaming state after the jackpot end (setting values indicating whether or not to make a special symbol high probability state, a short time period of a normal symbol, etc.) Instead of being held during the fluctuation pattern production at the time of the event or the subsequent big hit state, only the offset value, which is a value indicating the storage position of the various setting values in the state setting table 202f, is held. . Rather than providing a storage area for temporarily storing all of the various setting values in the RAM 203, it is sufficient to provide an area for holding the offset value, so that the storage area of the RAM 203 can be used efficiently. Can do.

  Next, the state setting table 202f of the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIG. This state setting table 202f (see FIG. 8) is a table in which game states that can be shifted to after the jackpot end are defined for each offset value, and when it is determined that the jackpot end timing is reached (S1207: Yes). It is a data table referred to in order to set the gaming state after the jackpot end in the jackpot end processing (S1208) executed in the.

  This state setting table 202f (see FIG. 8) is stored in the range of addresses 1AD4H to 1AF3H of the ROM 202, and 1-byte data is stored in each address. In this state setting table 202f (see FIG. 8), information (special symbol lottery state) indicating whether or not to shift to a high probability state of a special symbol after the end of the jackpot, and shift to a short time state of a normal symbol after the end of the jackpot Information indicating whether or not to perform (ordinary symbol state), the short time period of the normal symbol given after the end of the jackpot (number of times shortened), and the variation pattern selection table 202d for selecting the variation pattern mode after the end of the jackpot The number of special symbol lottery times (variation pattern selection table switching times) required for switching from a table for use to a table corresponding to the state is defined. In FIG. 8, the address of the ROM 202 in which each data is defined is described in parentheses, but the upper byte of the address of the ROM 202 is omitted and only the lower byte is described.

  The information (normal symbol state) indicating whether or not to shift to the normal symbol time-short state includes four types of states: normal state, time-short state 1, time-short state 2, and time-short state 3. . When the normal state is set as the normal symbol state, the normal symbol normal state is entered after the jackpot. On the other hand, when any one of the time reduction state 1 to the time reduction state 3 is set, the state shifts to the time reduction state of the normal symbol after the big hit. In addition, the four states are different from each other in the table used for determining the variation pattern after the variation pattern selection table switching count has elapsed. That is, when performing a variation pattern effect for detachment, which table is selected from a plurality of tables defined in the variation pattern selection table 202d and used for determining the variation pattern effect is different in each of the above four states. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, based on winning the jackpot, the offset value calculated from the offset 1 and the offset 2 defined in the game result setting table 202e is held in the offset value storage area, At the end of the jackpot, the setting value corresponding to the offset value is extracted from the state setting table 202f and stored in various setting value storage areas 203e.

  A random value (counter value) acquired with a first entry (start winning) at the first entrance 64 is converted into an offset value and held until the end of the jackpot, and the jackpot is based on the offset value. Since the game state after the end is set, the period in which the random value itself that is a big bonus of the special symbol is held can be limited to a short time. Therefore, since it is possible to make it difficult for the random number value that is a big jackpot of the special symbol to be illegally acquired from the outside, analyze the timing when the random number value that is a big jackpot appears, and conduct the fraudulent act that allocates the jackpot based on the analyzed timing Can be suppressed. Specifically, the analysis timing is set on a so-called hanging board, random numbers are acquired at the timing when a random value that is a jackpot appears, and the fraudulent act of controlling to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined is suppressed. Can do.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, various setting values (a special symbol lottery state, a normal symbol state, the number of time reductions, the number of times of change pattern selection table switching) related to the gaming state after the jackpot is ended before the jackpot game is started. In this case, only the offset value, which is a value indicating the storage position of various setting values in the state setting table 202f, is stored in advance, so that the RAM 203 has an offset until the end of the big hit. It is sufficient to provide only a storage area for holding the value. Therefore, the storage area of the RAM 203 can be used efficiently.

  Next, the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) and the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B) defined in the ROM 202 will be described with reference to FIG. In these tables, in the jackpot ending process (see FIG. 26), the jackpot setting values set in various setting value storage areas 203e described later are initialized and rewritten to the settings for the normal gaming state. This is a table in which the control data is defined.

  The jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) is a table stored in the range of addresses 1202H to 1204H of the ROM 202, and 1-byte data is stored in each address. Specifically, each of the addresses “1202H” to “1204H” of the ROM 202 includes address data indicating a storage position of data to be reset in various setting value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 7), and the address data. Data for setting to the storage position of the indicated data (data for resetting the setting value indicating the big hit) and data for completing the process of initializing the gaming state setting area are stored in the order of addresses. Yes. Although details will be described later, in the data setting process (see FIG. 27), which is one of the jackpot end processes (see FIG. 26), the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 performs the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9 (a)). )), The stored data is read out in the order of the addresses in the ROM 202, and control according to the stored data is executed. Specifically, when the address data is read, the address is set as the data setting destination address. When the set value data (data for resetting the set value) is read, the contents of the address set as the set destination address are reset (that is, “00H” is set in the set destination address). ). Further, when it is determined that the read data is data for ending the process, the data setting process (see FIG. 27) is ended.

  Next, the jackpot end clear table 202h will be described with reference to FIG. The big hit end clear table 202h is a table stored in the range of addresses “1205H” to “1212H” of the ROM 202, and addresses of various setting value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 11) are respectively defined for each address. Yes. Although details will be described later, in the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) which is one of the jackpot end processes, the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 stores the stored data in the order of the addresses in the ROM 202 from the jackpot end clear table 202h. “00H” (initial value data) is set as a set value at the address indicated by the read storage data (address data). If the data read from the big jackpot clear table 202h is “00H”, the zero setting process is terminated.

  In the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B), the setting destination address of the various setting value storage areas 203e and the setting data (ie, “00H”) for setting the setting destination address are defined. In such a configuration, there is a problem in that the amount of data in the big jackpot clear table 202h increases. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, only the setting destination address is defined in the jackpot end clear table 202h, and the process of setting “00H” to the setting destination address is performed in the control program of the MPU 201. It is stipulated in. Therefore, since the data amount of the big hit end clear table 202h can be reduced, the data amount stored in the ROM 202 can be reduced.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the data setting process (see FIG. 27) and the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), the control program sets the number of times of setting data in the various setting value storage areas 203e. The data is stored in “00H” from the big jackpot end setting table 202g or the big jackpot end clear table 202h without setting the processing to end when it is determined that the data setting for the set number of times is completed. The processing is terminated when it is determined that the data has been read out as.

  When the number of settings is described in the control program, the control program designer newly counts the number of settings each time the number of settings changes due to circumstances such as transferring the program to another model. It becomes necessary to rewrite the control program in accordance with the counted number. Therefore, it takes time to count the set value, and if the designer makes a mistake, the control program will specify the wrong number of repetitions, so the setting at the end of the jackpot is completed normally. In some cases, the pachinko machine 10 may malfunction.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is only necessary to define “00H” as data at the end of the jackpot end setting table 202g or the jackpot end clear table 202h. The possibility that the designer makes a mistake can be reduced. Therefore, since the data setting at the time of the jackpot end can be more reliably executed based on the control program, malfunction of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

  Next, the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters and flags for controlling processing of the main controller 110, a storage area for storing set values, and the like. Here, the processing of the main controller 110 includes special symbol lottery, normal symbol lottery, display setting on the first symbol display device 37, display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and third symbol display. This is a main process of the pachinko machine 10 such as display setting in the device 81.

  First, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. These counters, etc., are a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37, a display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting on the third symbol display device 81. For example, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 is used.

  In order to select a special symbol lottery and the first symbol random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the special symbol lottery for setting the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 The first per-type counter C2 used for the selection, the stop-type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-service stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1 A counter CINI1 and a variation type counter CS1 used for variation pattern selection are used. In addition, the second random number counter C4 is used for lottery of normal symbols, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated, for example, at an interval of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 24). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a including one execution area and four reservation areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first entrance slot. Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored in accordance with the timing of entering the ball 64. In addition, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b composed of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas). The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the second entrances (through gates) 67.

  Each counter will be described in detail. The first per-random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 299) and reaches 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 299 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 299). It is the composition which returns to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

  The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 299, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once every execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 24).

  The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. Then, the random number value that is a big hit of the special symbol is set by the first random number table 202a (see FIG. 6A) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and the random number counter C1 of the first random number counter C1. When the value matches the value of the random number that is a big hit set by the first hit random number table 202a, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. The first random number table 202a is used for a low probability of a special symbol (a period in which the special symbol is in a low probability state) and a high probability of a special symbol having a high probability of being a big hit than the low probability (special). The period is a high probability state of symbols) and the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each is set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers that are jackpots, the probability of jackpots is changed when the special symbol has a low probability and when the special symbol has a high probability. The first per-random number table 202a1 (not shown) for the special symbol with a high probability and the first per-random number table 202a2 (not shown) for the special symbol with a low probability are stored in the main controller 110. It is provided in the ROM 202.

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when the special symbol is a big hit, and increments one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 149). Then, after reaching the maximum value (for example, 149 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 149), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding in the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the sphere storage area 203a.

  Here, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is off.

  On the other hand, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The display mode is that of the special symbol jackpot. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a.

  The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. In the first per random number counter C1, there are three random numbers that are big hits of the special symbol when the special symbol has a low probability, and the random value “7, 107, 282” is the first value for the low probability. It is stored in the hit random number table 202a. Thus, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 3 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/100”.

  On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a special symbol, there are 30 random numbers that are jackpots of the special symbol, which are “4, 11, 28, 38, 45, 52, 64, 78, 83, 99, 106, 112, 122, 134, 140, 151, 168, 176, 183, 197, 207, 218, 222, 231, 249, 256, 263, 270, 285, 299 ”is a first random number table for high probability. 202a. Thus, when the special symbol has a high probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 30 among the total number of random number values, so the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1/10”.

  In the present embodiment, the random number that is a big hit stored in the first per-random number table 202a for low probability and the random hit that is stored in the first per-random number table 202a for high probability. Random numbers that are big hits are set so that they do not overlap with numerical values. Here, if there is a value that is always used as a jackpot random value regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the timing at which the value appears is analyzed, and the jackpot is illegally assigned based on the analyzed timing. May be easier. On the other hand, as in this embodiment, depending on the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a high probability state of a special symbol or a low probability state of a special symbol), the random number value that is a jackpot is changed. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to predict a random value that is a big hit of a special symbol, and thus it is possible to suppress fraud.

  Further, the value of the first hit type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 149. Then, as shown in FIG. 6B, in this first hit type counter C2, the big hit type when the random number value is “0 to 19” is “normal big hit”. Further, the jackpot type when the value is “20 to 29” is “hour / time jackpot A”, and the jackpot type when the value is “30 to 39” is “time / jackpot B”. The jackpot type when the value is “40 to 69” is “special jackpot A”, and the jackpot type when the value is “70 to 97” is “special jackpot B”.

  Further, when the random value is “98, 99”, the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot A”, and when the value is “100 to 102”, the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot B”. When the value is “103 to 105”, the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot C”, and when the value is “106 to 113”, the jackpot type is “probability variation jackpot D”. The jackpot type when the value is “114 to 129” is “probable variation jackpot E”, the jackpot type when the value is “130 to 145” is “probability variation jackpot F”, and the value is The jackpot type when “146, 147” is “probable variation jackpot G”, and the jackpot type when the value is “148, 149” is “probability variation jackpot H”.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the 13 types of hit types (normal jackpot, hourly jackpot A, hourly jackpot B, special jackpot A, special jackpot B, depending on the random number value indicated by the first hit type counter C2. The probability variation jackpot A to the probability variation jackpot H) are determined. The random value for determining the special symbol jackpot type from the value of the first hit type counter C2 (random value) is set by a special symbol jackpot type table (not shown). It is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110.

  For example, the stop type selection counter C3 is incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 99, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 99) and then returns to 0. In the present embodiment, the stop type at the time of release displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is selected by the stop type selection counter C3, and after reach occurs, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Rear out of front / rear” (for example, 98, 99), and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” (for example, in the range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach symbol after the occurrence of reach. Three stop (rendering) patterns are selected that are “completely out” (for example, a range of 0 to 89) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the special symbol holding ball is stored in the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64. It is stored in the area 203a.

  The random value for determining the stop type of the special symbol from the value (random number value) of the stop type selection counter C3 is set by a stop type selection table (not shown). This table is provided in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. In this embodiment, this table is divided into a special symbol for high probability and a special symbol for low probability, and a random value range set for each outage stop type according to the table. Is changing. This is because the selection ratio of the stop type is changed depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a special symbol high probability state or a special symbol low probability state.

  For example, in a high-probability state, a table for a high-probability time with a wide range of random values from 0 to 89 corresponding to the stop type “completely off” is selected so that a reach effect is not selected more than necessary because a big hit is likely to occur. Is selected, and “completely off” is easily selected. In this table, the “front / rear detachment reach” is narrowed to 98,99 and the “reach other than front / rear detachment” is also narrowed to 90 to 97, making it difficult to select “rearward / rearward detachment reach” and “reach other than front / rear detachment”. In the low probability state, the random value range corresponding to the stop type “completely off” is 0 to 79 and the probability is low so as to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64. Table is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select.

  In this stop type selection table, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “reach other than front / rear out” is widened to 80 to 97, and “reach other than front / rear out” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to perform a lot of reach display with a long production time, so it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance 64 and the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is continued. It becomes easy to be done. In the latter table as well, the range of random values corresponding to the stop type of “front / rear out of reach” is set to 98,99.

  The variation type counter CS1 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). Rough display modes such as so-called normal reach and super reach are determined by the variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the fluctuation type counter CS1, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 determine the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode. The The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 26) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. A variation pattern selection table 202d (see FIG. 6A) that stores a random value for determining one variation time of symbol variation from the value (random number value) of the variation type counter CS1 is the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. Is provided inside.

  The variation pattern selection table 202d includes, for example, “displacement (for a long time)”, “disconnection (for a short time)”, “disconnection normal reach”, “discovery super reach”, "Special Reach" is defined, and variation patterns for jackpots are "Normal Normal Reach", "Super Super Reach", and "Perch Special Reach". ”,“ Shared Super Reach ”, and“ Shared Special Reach ”.

  As described above, the variation pattern selection table 202d includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the state of the pachinko machine 10. For example, when the jackpot is won, the table selected according to the jackpot type is different, and which table is used to select the variation pattern is determined for each jackpot type in the game result setting table 202e (see FIG. 7). It is determined according to the specified table selection information. If the table for selecting the variation pattern is different, for example, among the various types of “hit super reach”, the type of “hit super reach” that is easy to be selected for a specific jackpot type, or “hits super reach” that is selected only for a specific jackpot type The type of “reach” can be provided. Therefore, since the jackpot type can be predicted from the type of the variation pattern, the interest of the player in the game can be improved.

  Also, even if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of place, the table used to select the variation pattern differs depending on whether the normal symbol state is the normal state or the time-short state 1 to 3. It is configured as follows. By configuring in this way, the current gaming state can be predicted from the type of variation pattern.

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of, for example, 0 to 239 and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 239). Further, when the second random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second random number counter C4. In this embodiment, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 is periodically updated, for example, every timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entrance (through gate) 67. And is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

  The random number value that is a normal symbol is set by the second random number table (see FIG. 6C) stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the second random number counter C4 is When the value matches the random number value set by the second random number table 202c, it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol. Further, the second random number table 202c is used for a normal symbol at a low probability (period in which the normal symbol is in a normal state) and at a high probability (ordinary symbol) at which the probability of hitting the normal symbol is higher than the low probability. And the number of random numbers that are jackpots included in each are set differently. In this way, by changing the number of random numbers to be won, the probability of winning is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), there are 24 random numbers that are hit by the normal symbol when the normal symbol has a low probability, and the range is “5-28”. These random values are stored in a random table per normal symbol for low probability. Thus, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 24 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that a special symbol jackpot is “1/10”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 28”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × 1 time”. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 is at a low probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened for “0.2 seconds × one time” when the normal symbol is hit. The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, “0.5 seconds × 2 times” may be opened.

  On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are jackpots of the normal symbol, and the range is “5-204”. These random number values are stored in a random table per symbol for high probability. Thus, when the special symbol has a low probability, the total number of random numbers that are jackpots is 200 among the total number of random number values, and therefore, the probability that the special symbol is jackpot is “1 / 1.2”.

  When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes the second entrance 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired and the normal symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83. Is displayed for 3 seconds. Then, if the acquired value of the second random number counter C4 is in the range of “5 to 204”, it is determined that the winning symbol is selected, and after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 ends, the stop symbol (second symbol) ), The symbol “◯” is lit and displayed, and the first entrance 64 is opened “for 1 second × 2 times”. As described above, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the variation display time becomes very short, “30 seconds → 3 seconds”, compared to the normal symbol having a low probability, and further, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64. Note that a table (not shown) storing random number values for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first entrance 64 is opened only “one second × two times” when the normal symbol is hit. What is necessary is just to set time and frequency | count arbitrarily. For example, “3 seconds × 3 times” may be opened.

  The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). And repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 24).

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and the main control device 110 performs the big win lottery and the display in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 according to the value of the counter and the like. Major processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results on the second symbol display device 83 can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description will be continued. In addition to the various counters illustrated in FIG. 10, the RAM 203 stores a stack area in which the contents of the register 210 of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like There is a work area (work area) in which the value is stored.

  Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of power shutdown (including the time of power failure, the same applies hereinafter) and the values of the registers in the register 210 are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 24), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 23) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is immediately input, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 203 has a special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b, a special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c, a normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d, and various settings. It has a value storage area 203e and a probability variation flag 203f.

  The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). Each of these areas has a first per-random number counter C1. Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

  More specifically, each value of each of the counters C1 to C3 is acquired at the timing when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning), and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding first). Among the vacant areas (1 area to reserved 4th area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (1st to 4th). That is, as the area number is smaller, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored, and the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the first reserved area. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, when the special control lottery is performed in the main controller 110, the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the holding first area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a are shifted to the execution area. Then, based on the values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery of a special symbol is performed.

  Note that when data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which winning data stored in other reserved areas (holding second area to holding fourth area) is packed into a holding area having a smaller area number (holding first area to holding third area). Done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, data is shifted only for the reserved areas (second reserved area to fourth reserved area) where winning data is stored.

  In the present pachinko machine 10, when a ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning) and each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired according to the start winning, a big hit lottery of the original special symbol Separately, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed is predicted (estimated) from the obtained values of the respective counters C1 to C3. In this way, before the original special symbol lottery is performed, various information obtained when the original lottery is performed based on the data corresponding to the start prize (each value of each counter C1 to C3). The prediction is described as prefetching the lottery result of the special symbol. Note that the various types of information correspond to success / failure, stop type, variation pattern, and the like.

  When the prefetching is completed, a winning information command including various types of information (presence / absence, stop type, variation pattern) obtained by the prefetching is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. When the winning information command is received by the sound lamp control device 113, the sound lamp control device 113 extracts the success / failure type, the stop type, and the variation pattern from the winning information command, and uses them as winning information for the winning information storage area of the RAM 223. It is stored in 223a.

  Similarly to the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b has one execution area and four reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). In each of these areas, a second random number counter C4 is stored.

  More specifically, the value of the counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, and the acquired data is stored in four reservation areas (holding first area to holding). Among the vacant areas of the (fourth area), the areas are stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth). That is, as with the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the winning is stored while the winning order is maintained. If data is stored in all four reserved areas, nothing is newly stored.

  Thereafter, when the main controller 110 performs a lottery for a normal symbol, the value of the counter C4 stored in the holding first area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b is shifted to the execution area ( Based on the value of the counter C4 stored in the execution area, a determination such as lottery for a normal symbol is performed.

  Note that when the data is shifted from the reserved first area to the execution area, the reserved first area becomes empty. Therefore, as in the case of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, the prizes stored in the other reserved areas are stored. A shift process is performed in which data is packed into a reserved area with an area number smaller by one. The data is also shifted only for the reserved area where the winning data is stored.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is a variation display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 on the basis of the entrance to the first entrance 64 (start winning prize). It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to four times. This special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set to an initial value of zero, and every time a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of held balls in the variable display increases, the maximum value 4 is increased to 1. Addition is performed (see S604 in FIG. 19). On the other hand, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol variation display is newly executed (see S205 in FIG. 14).

  The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the reserved ball number command (see S206 in FIG. 18 and S605 in FIG. 20). The reserved ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 every time the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is changed.

  The voice lamp control device 113 uses the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed, and the variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of held balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol held ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 is the actual number of held balls in the variable display held in the main controller 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it is deviated from, the deviation can be corrected by the next number of reserved balls command received.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and each time the number of held balls changes, the display hold for notifying the display control device 114 of the number of held balls. Send the ball number command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command.

  The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d displays the number of held balls (the number of waiting times) of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67. It is a counter that counts up to four times. The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d has an initial value set to zero. Each time the ball passes through the second entrance 67 and the number of held balls for variable display increases, 1 is added to the maximum value of 4. (See S804 in FIG. 21). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 every time a variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S705 in FIG. 20).

  If the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is less than 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, a random number per second The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b (S805 in FIG. 21). On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 4 when the ball passes through the left or right second entrance 67, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b. It is not performed (S803 in FIG. 21: No).

  The various set value storage area 203e is a storage area in which various set values, flags, counters, and the like for executing the main processing of the pachinko machine 10 are stored. The MPU 201 performs control based on data stored in various setting value storage areas 203e. The various set value storage areas 203e will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram schematically showing various setting value storage areas 203e of the RAM 203. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the various set value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 11) correspond to the range of addresses “F000H” to “F0FFH” of the RAM 203. In the various set value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 11), the launch control signal set value storage area assigned to the address “F000H” of the RAM 203 stores a set value for controlling the launch of the sphere. This is an area, and the launch of a ball into the game area is controlled based on the set value stored in this area.

  The display LED setting area assigned to the address “F009H” of the RAM 203 is a storage area in which the setting value of the lighting pattern for lighting the display LED is stored, and based on the setting value stored in this area To turn on the display LED.

  The test signal setting area 1 and the test signal setting area 2 respectively assigned to the addresses “F01DH” and “F01EH” are storage areas for storing setting values for outputting various test signals. Examples of the test signal include a signal for performing an operation test on a specific winning opening (large opening) 65a and a signal for performing an operation test at the time of a big hit. Since it is a test signal, it is set so that no signal is output while the player is playing with the pachinko machine 10 (that is, a state in which “00H” is set as the set value in both test signal setting areas 1 and 2).

  The maximum number of rounds setting area assigned to the address “F030H” is an area for setting the number of big hits. For example, if the number of rounds of jackpot, such as probabilistic jackpot E, is won for the jackpot type with two rounds, “02H” is set as the setting value, and the number of rounds of jackpot, such as special jackpot A or special jackpot B, is set. When winning 8 rounds of jackpot, “08H” is set as the set value, and when the number of jackpot rounds such as normal jackpot or short-time jackpot A is won, the setting value is “10H” Is set.

  The gaming state setting area assigned to the address “F035H” of the RAM 203 is a storage area in which a setting value indicating the current gaming state is stored. For example, if the stored setting value is “01H”. When the special symbol is changing, “02H” indicates that the special symbol is being confirmed, and “03H” indicates that the special winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed. "04H" indicates that the jackpot is being won and the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is in an open state. If it is “00H”, it is in a state other than the above (that is, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the state from the end of the jackpot until the change of the special symbol is started, or in the state where there is no holding ball. State after a certain period of time).

  The jackpot flag assigned to the address “F090H” is a flag indicating whether or not the current jackpot state (special game state) is on. If the flag is on (that is, the stored data is “01H”). ) Indicates that the special symbol is a big hit, and if it is off (ie, if the stored data is “00H”), a state other than the special symbol big hit (ie, the special symbol). State such as a fluctuation state or a demo state). The storage areas allocated to the subsequent addresses “F091H” to “F094H” are areas for setting data read from the state setting table 202f of the ROM 202.

  First, the probability change state flag assigned to the address “F091H” is a flag indicating whether or not the special symbol is currently being changed, and if it is on (that is, the stored data is “01H”). ) Indicates that the special symbol is being changed, and if it is OFF (that is, if the stored data is “00H”), it indicates that the special symbol is in a low probability state. .

  Further, the time-short state flag assigned to the address “F092H” indicates whether or not the time of the normal symbol is short, and a setting value for designating a table for selecting a variation pattern mode at the time of detachment Is stored. If the flag is “00H”, it indicates that the normal state is a normal symbol. If the flag is “01H”, it indicates that the normal symbol is in the short time state 1, and if the flag is “02H”. For example, it indicates that the normal symbol is in the short time state 2, and if the flag is “03H”, it indicates that the normal symbol is in the short time state 3. As described above, the short time states 1 to 3 of the normal symbol are different in that the tables used for selecting the variation pattern at the time of deviation after the variation pattern selection table switching count elapses are different from each other. . As described above, all the tables are defined in the variation pattern selection table 202d.

  The time-short state counter assigned to the address “F093H” shifts to the low probability state of the special symbol after the jackpot ends, and when the normal symbol shifts to the time-short state, how many times the normal symbol time-short state remains It is a counter that indicates whether or not If the special symbol shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot is over, the normal symbol time-short state continues until the next jackpot is won, but the time-short state counter is 0 regardless of the number of special symbol lotteries. is there. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the probability variation state flag is ON or the value of the time reduction state counter is 1 or more, control of the normal symbol time reduction state is executed.

  The variation selection state counter assigned to the address “F094H” is a counter indicating the number of lotteries for the remaining special symbols until the table for selecting the variation pattern effect is switched to another table. If this counter is equal to or greater than 1, a variation pattern selection table dedicated to the end of jackpot is selected as a table for selecting a variation pattern at the time of losing. On the other hand, when the value of the variation selection state counter is 0, the variation pattern is determined from the table corresponding to the gaming state indicated by the time reduction state flag.

  The offset value storage area assigned to the address “F095H” is a storage area for storing the offset value, and the setting value after the jackpot is read from the state setting table 202f based on the stored offset value. , The addresses “F091H” to “F094H” of the RAM 203 are set. This offset value is calculated from each value of the offset 1 and the offset 2 read from the game result table 202e when it is determined to be a big win in the special symbol lottery, and is stored in the offset value storage area. In addition, the initial value “00H” is overwritten in the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) executed after the setting value is read from the state setting table 202f and the setting is completed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various random values (counter values) acquired when the first entrance 64 is entered (start prize) are converted into offset values and stored as offset values. Since the game state after the jackpot is set based on the offset value stored in the area, the period in which the random value itself that is the jackpot of the special symbol is held is limited to a short time be able to. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to illegally acquire a random value that is a big hit of the special symbol from the outside. Therefore, it is possible to analyze the timing at which a random value that is a jackpot appears, and to suppress the fraudulent act that illegally allocates the jackpot based on the analyzed timing. Specifically, the analysis timing is set on a so-called hanging board, random numbers are acquired at the timing when a random value that is a jackpot appears, and the fraudulent act of controlling to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined is suppressed. Can do. Note that the various random number values (counter values) are the first random number counter C1 stored in each counter buffer of the RAM 203 and the first random number counter C1 stored in the RAM 203 when the first entrance 64 is entered (start winning prize). It means values such as a hit type counter C2 and a stop type selection counter C3.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, various setting values (special symbol lottery state, normal symbol state, time reduction number, fluctuation, etc.) to be respectively set in the addresses “F091H” to “F094H” as the gaming state after the jackpot ends The pattern selection table switching count) is not specified and held in advance before the big hit game is started, but only the offset value, which is a value indicating the storage position of various setting values in the state setting table 202f, is held. Since the configuration is adopted, it is only necessary to provide the RAM 203 with a storage area for 1 byte of the offset value storage area. Therefore, the storage area of the RAM 203 can be used efficiently.

  The large opening setting area assigned to the address “F096H” is a storage area in which a setting value indicating an opening pattern of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a that is a big hit is stored. Referenced when jackpot flag is on). In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, five types of setting values “00H” to “04H” are provided. When the setting value is “00H”, 16 round big hits, and when “01H”, 8 round big hits In the case of “02H”, 16 round short-open jackpots (16 round jackpots where the specific winning opening (large open mouth) 65a is opened for a maximum of 0.5 seconds in each round), and in the case of “03H”, 2 round jackpots, “04H” corresponds to a two-round short-open jackpot (a two-round jackpot in which the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened for a maximum of 0.5 seconds in each round).

  The stop symbol code information storage area assigned to the address “F097H” is an area for setting stop symbol information of a special symbol based on a special symbol lottery result. If the lottery result of the special symbol is out, a stop symbol code indicating a stop symbol corresponding to the outage is set. If the lottery result is win, the stop symbol code corresponding to the jackpot type is read from the game result setting table 202e. Issued and set. At the end of the change of the special symbol, the stop symbol corresponding to the set value set in the stop symbol code information storage area is fixedly displayed on the first symbol display device 37.

  Addresses “F09FH” to “F0FFH” are unused areas, and data stored in these areas is fixed to “00H”. Note that various setting values are assigned to addresses other than those described above in the various setting value storage areas 203e. Although explanation is omitted, for example, various counters such as a winning counter that counts the number of balls that have won a specific winning opening (large opening) 65a, and the time for switching the display of the normal symbol in the variation variation of the normal symbol are measured. Various timers such as a normal symbol display switching timer are assigned.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to centrally store various setting values, counters, timers, and the like in the various setting value storage areas 203e whose upper byte of the address of the RAM 203 is F0H. Ring buffer for storing commands (for example, variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) to be output to the sound lamp control device 113, special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a, normal symbol reserved ball number storage area 203b, stack area Are stored in an address other than “F0H” (for example, an address whose upper byte is “F1H”).

  Next, the register 210 provided in the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. The register 210 is used for temporarily storing address data and setting value data when performing reading of data from the ROM 202 and RAM 203 and writing of setting values to the RAM 203, and performing arithmetic processing on the stored setting values. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the register 210 includes an accumulator 210a that can perform arithmetic processing on stored data, and general-purpose registers 210b1, 210b2, 210c1, 210c2, 210d1, and 210d2 that can store address data and set value data. A flag register 210e for storing various flags, and an address holding register 210f for storing the upper byte (F0H) of the address of the various set value storage area 203e as a fixed value. The accumulator 210a can also be used to temporarily store data, similar to the general-purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2.

  Each register provided in the register 210 is configured to hold 1-byte data. In addition, the general-purpose register 210b1 and the general-purpose register 210b2, the general-purpose register 210c1 and the general-purpose register 210c2, and the general-purpose register 210d1 and the general-purpose register 210d2 can be used in pairs. In other words, a total of 2 bytes of data can be stored in each pair of registers. The data for 2 bytes corresponds to, for example, address data in the ROM 202, address data in the RAM 203, and the like.

  The flag register 210e is provided with a different flag for each bit of 1 byte. The provided flag is, for example, a zero flag that is turned off if the operation result after executing the instruction is a value other than zero, and turned on if the operation result is zero, or data stored in any of the general-purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2. There is provided a load flag or the like that is OFF if the data is other than “00H”, and ON if it is “00H”.

  Hereinafter, control when data is read and written will be described. Here, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with various instructions for executing various controls of the main control device 110, and reading and writing of data is performed using one instruction among the various instructions. To be executed. Specifically, for example, a transfer instruction is provided that designates a read source and a setting destination and transfers data stored in the transfer source to the setting destination.

  In this transfer instruction, at least one of the reading source and the setting destination needs to designate the accumulator 210a provided in the register 210 or any of the general purpose registers (general purpose register 210b1 to general purpose register 210d2). is there. Therefore, for example, when data specified in the address “1ADAH” of the ROM 202 is read and the read data is stored in the address “F093H” of the RAM 203, for example, data transfer needs to be performed via the general-purpose register 210b1. Specifically, first, the address “1ADAH” is set as the read source, the general register 210b1 is set as the setting destination, and the data defined in the address “1ADAH” is stored in the general register 210b1 using the transfer instruction. Next, using the general register 210b1 as a read source and the address “F093H” as a setting destination, a transfer instruction is performed again to set the data stored in the general register 210b1 as the address “F093H”. By controlling in this way, the data defined in the address “1ADAH” of the ROM 202 can be transferred to the address “F093H” of the RAM 203 via the general-purpose register 210b1.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a 2-byte read instruction (load instruction) is provided as a transfer instruction that can be accepted by the MPU 201. This 2-byte read command (load command) is a command for reading data defined in a designated read source and transferring it to a designated setting destination. In the 2-byte read command, the address of the ROM 202 or the RAM 203 can be designated as a read source or a setting destination. In this case, it is necessary to specify both the upper byte and the lower byte of the address of the ROM 202 or RAM 203.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, similarly to the 2-byte read instruction (load instruction), 1-byte read that is an instruction for reading the data defined in the designated read source and transferring it to the designated setting destination. Instructions are provided. This 1-byte read instruction is different from a 2-byte read instruction (load instruction) in that it is used when reading data from a specific storage area or transferring data to a specific storage area. The specific storage area refers to a storage area in which the fixed value data stored in the address holding register 210f is the upper byte of the address. As described above, since “F0H” is stored in the address holding register 210f, the 1-byte read instruction is an area in the range of addresses “F000H” to “F0FFH”, that is, various setting value storage areas of the RAM 203. This is used when data is transferred to 203e or when data is read out from various setting value storage areas 203e.

  The 1-byte read instruction is defined including the meaning that the upper byte of the address reads / writes from the area of “F0H”. Therefore, when specifying the read source or set destination address, the upper byte of the address is specified. There is an advantage that the program capacity can be reduced by omitting the bytes and describing only the lower byte of the address in the program.

  Here, data is set in various setting value storage areas 203e when various settings such as the setting at the start of fluctuation, the setting during jackpot, and the setting after jackpot end are performed. For this reason, in the control program, the frequency of describing a process of setting some data in the various setting value storage areas 203e increases. When all these settings are described by a 2-byte read instruction, there is a problem that the program capacity increases. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the MPU 201 is configured to be able to read the above-described 1-byte read instruction, and all the upper bytes of the addresses of the various setting value storage areas 203e are “F0H”. As described above, the data storage position of the RAM 203 is adjusted. As a result, data setting commands for various setting value storage areas 203e that are frequently set in the game by the pachinko machine 10 can be described in the control program as 1-byte read commands. Therefore, when there are a plurality of high-order bytes of the address of the various setting value storage areas 203e (for example, some data is stored in the area where the high-order byte of the address is “F0H”, and some data includes the high-order byte of the address. The capacity of the control program can be reduced as compared with the case of being stored in the “F1H” area.

  Here, the case where the data stored in the general-purpose register 210b1 is stored in the address “F093H” of the RAM 203 will be described as an example, and the difference between the 2-byte read instruction and the 1-byte read instruction will be described more specifically.

  In the 2-byte read instruction, the data indicating the general register 210b1 is specified as the read source, and further, the address “F093H” is specified as the setting destination, thereby setting the data stored in the general register 210b1 to the address “F093H”. can do. That is, in one transfer instruction, it is necessary to describe a total of 3 bytes of data of 1 byte indicating general-purpose register 210b1 and 2 bytes of address data “F093H” in the program.

  On the other hand, when a 1-byte read instruction is used, the data indicating the general register 210b1 is designated as a read source in common with the 2-byte read instruction. However, as a setting destination, the lower byte of the address “F093H” is used. The difference is that only a certain “93H” needs to be specified. That is, in one transfer instruction, it is only necessary to describe a total of 2 bytes of data of 1 byte indicating the general register 210b1 and “93H” which is 1 byte of address data. Compared with this, the amount of program description can be reduced by 1 byte. The various setting value storage area 203e stores various setting values related to the game, such as setting values related to the ball launch, setting values related to the LED 37a, and setting values for the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a. Data is frequently read and written. Therefore, in the control program of the pachinko machine 10, a description of a transfer command that designates any address in the various setting value storage areas 203e as a reading source or a setting destination frequently appears. Therefore, the program capacity can be reduced by using a 1-byte read instruction instead of the 2-byte read instruction for all of these transfer instructions.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, various setting value storage areas 203e in which data is frequently set are configured to fall within a range in the RAM 203 where the upper byte of the address is “F0H”. Accordingly, “F0H” is selected as the upper address of the reading source or setting destination when executing a 1-byte read instruction in conformity with this, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the addresses of the various setting value storage areas 203e are set to “FF00H” to “FFFFH”, and “FFH” is used as a read source or a set destination upper address when executing a 1-byte read instruction in accordance with this. May be selected. Note that, when the upper address of the reading source or setting destination is changed to “FFH”, “FFH” may be stored as fixed value data in the address holding register 202f.

  For example, in the ROM 202, the upper byte of an address with a high read frequency is set as a read source or a set destination upper address when a 1-byte read instruction is executed (that is, a fixed value is stored in the address holding register 202f). It may be set as data). As an address with a high frequency of reading, for example, the address of the first random number table 202a that is referred to every time a special symbol is drawn, or the game result setting table 202e that is referred to whenever a special symbol is determined to be a big winner Address.

  In the above example, when the upper byte of the address of the game result setting table 202e is stored as fixed value data, the game result setting table 202e is stored at addresses “19D1H” to “1A2BH” of the ROM 202. When reading data, there are cases where the upper byte of the address is “19H” and “1AH”. On the other hand, since only 1-byte data can be stored in the address holding register 202f, only one of “19H” and “1AH” can be stored in the address holding register 202f. On the other hand, the address of the ROM 202 in which the game result setting table 202e is defined may be shifted so that all data is defined in a range in which the upper bytes of the address are common.

  Further, according to the gaming state to be changed, the setting value is set in a storage area where the higher byte of the address is different, and the target area when executing the 1-byte transfer instruction is changed according to the gaming state. You may comprise. For example, among the various setting value storage areas 203e, the setting value for setting the gaming state during the jackpot is stored in the range where the upper byte of the address is “F0H”, and the gaming state after the jackpot ends is set. The set value is stored in the range where the upper byte of the address is “F1H”. Then, when setting the game state that is a big hit, overwrite the fixed value “F0H” in the address holding register 202f, and read / write data from the area where the upper byte of the address is “F0H” in the 1-byte read instruction. It can be set so that On the other hand, at the end of jackpot, when setting the gaming state after the jackpot is overwritten, the address holding register 202f is overwritten with a fixed value “F1H”, and in the 1-byte read instruction, data is read / written from the area where the upper byte of the address is “F1H” It can be set so that it can be done. As a result, the data stored in the various set value storage areas 203e increases, and even when all the data does not fit in the area where the upper bytes of the address are the same, the 1-byte read instruction is used. Therefore, the program capacity can be reduced.

  Returning to FIG. An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 has a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and a lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing the front side and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the MPU 201 via the input / output port 205. Send.

  The input / output port 205 is connected to various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) and a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. And various processes are executed based on the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 22) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

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

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and fluctuating effects (fluctuation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a continuous notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super-reach is performed. The audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the effect contents, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines an error according to the command from the main control device 110 or the status of various devices connected to the sound lamp control device 113, and displays and controls the error command including the type of the error. To device 114. The display control device 114 performs control to display an error message image corresponding to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command on the third symbol display device 81 without delay.

  The ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113 stores a variation pattern table 222 a that defines a plurality of variation pattern effects to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. When a variation pattern command output from main controller 110 is received, a corresponding variation pattern mode is selected from variation pattern table 222a. Further, the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 is provided with at least a winning information storage area 223a, a special symbol reservation ball number counter 223b, a variation start flag 223c, and a stop type selection flag 223d.

  The winning information storage area 223a has one execution area and four areas (first area to fourth area), and winning information is stored in each of these areas. In the present pachinko machine 10, when the main control device 110 wins a start prize, each value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-class type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 acquired according to the start prize From the above, various information (win / no-go, stop type, variation pattern) obtained when the special symbol corresponding to the start winning is drawn is predicted (estimated) in the main control device 110, and the predicted various information is The main controller 110 notifies the sound lamp controller 113 by a winning information command.

  When the winning information command is received, the sound lamp control device 113 extracts various kinds of information (whether it is successful, stop type, variation pattern) notified by the winning information command, and the winning information is the winning information. It is stored in the storage area 223a. More specifically, the extracted winning information is stored in order from the area with the smallest area number (first to fourth) among the vacant areas of the four areas (first area to fourth area). Is done. In other words, the data corresponding to the winning that is older in time is stored in the area having the smaller area number, and the data corresponding to the winning that is oldest in time is stored in the first area.

  The special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is a variation effect (variable display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), like the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110. Thus, the counter is a counter that counts up to four times the number of balls to be held (the number of standby times) of the fluctuating effects held in the main controller 110.

  As described above, the sound lamp control device 113 cannot directly access the main control device 110 to obtain the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the sound lamp control device 113 counts the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the number of held balls is managed by the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b. It has become.

  Specifically, in the main controller 110, when the number of held balls for variation display is added by entering the first entrance 64, or in the main controller 110, variation display in a special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c after addition or after subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

  When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the reserved ball number command, Stored in the symbol holding ball number counter 223b (see S1808 in FIG. 31). In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b in accordance with the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol reserved ball number counter of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

  The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is used to display the reserved ball number symbol on the third symbol display device 81. That is, in response to receiving the reserved ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the reserved ball number indicated by the command in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b and also stores the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b after the storage. In order to notify the display controller 114 of this value, a display reserved ball number command is transmitted to the display controller 114.

  When the display control device 114 receives this display reserved ball number command, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the value of the reserved ball number indicated by the command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is changed in synchronization with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Accordingly, the number of reserved ball numbers displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main controller 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of held balls whose variation display is held.

  The variation start flag 223c is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1802 in FIG. 31), and is turned off when variation display is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1902 in FIG. 32). When the variation start flag 223c is turned on, a display variation pattern command is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

  The display variation pattern command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1702) of the main process (see FIG. 30) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the display control device 114. The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  The stop type selection flag 223d is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received (see S1805 in FIG. 31), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1907 in FIG. 32). When the stop type selection flag 223d is turned on, a stop type is set based on the stop type extracted from the received stop type command (a jackpot type in the case of jackpot), and the set stop type is displayed. The display control device 114 is notified by the stop type command.

  In the display control device 114, by receiving this display stop type command, the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by this display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

  In addition, the RAM 223 includes a command storage area (not shown) that temporarily stores a command received from the main controller 110 until processing corresponding to the command is performed. Note that the command storage area includes a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 31) of the audio lamp processing device 113 is executed, the first stored command is read out of the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area. The command is analyzed and processing corresponding to the command is performed.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 displays the variation of the third symbol (variation). Etc.).

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

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

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

<Regarding Control Processing of Main Controller in First Embodiment>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the startup process, and a timer that is periodically started (at intervals of 2 milliseconds in the present embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process And the main process will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The timer interruption process is a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds, for example. In the timer interruption process, first, reading process of various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0, and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per-random number counter C4, and these counter values are the maximum values (in this embodiment, When it reaches 299, 99, 99, 239), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  Next, a special symbol variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 is executed (S104). A start winning process associated with winning (start winning) at the first entrance 64 is executed (S105). Details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  After the start winning process is executed, a normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the through gate passing with the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 is performed. Processing is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation process and the through gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS. After executing the through gate passing process, the firing control process is executed (S108), and other processes to be executed periodically are executed (S109), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. In the launch control process, the ball is fired on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing is not operated. Is a process for determining ON / OFF of. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation process (S104). This special symbol variation process (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and the special symbol (first symbol) variation display performed by the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol, etc. performed in 81.

  In this special symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is a special symbol jackpot (S201). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S201: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If the special symbol is not big hit (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S202: No), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S203). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is greater than 0 (S204), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is 0 (S204: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is not 0 (S204: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 (S205) and is changed by calculation. A reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is set (S206). The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in an external output process (S1101) of a main process (see FIG. 24) described later executed by the MPU 201. And sent to the sound lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the reserved ball number command by the process of S206, the data stored in the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a is shifted (S207). In the process of S207, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After the data is shifted, a jackpot determination process is performed for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot based on the data shifted to the execution area (S208). The jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S202, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time of the variable display executed in the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S209). The variation time of the variation display executed in the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the variation pattern selected by the variation type counter CS1 (determined according to the variation pattern command), and this variation time. If it has not elapsed (S209: No), this processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the process of S209, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed (S209: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S210). The setting of the stop symbol is performed in advance by a big hit time setting process (S308) described later with reference to FIG. 16 or a lost time setting process (S309) described later with reference to FIG.

  After the process of S210 is completed, when the variation display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result of the special symbol (this lottery result) performed by the special symbol variation start process is as follows: It is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit (S211). If the current lottery result is a special symbol jackpot (S211: Yes), the jackpot start corresponding to the jackpot type is set (S212).

  In the process of S211, if the current lottery result is out of the special symbol (S211: No), it is determined whether or not the value of the short-time state counter stored in the various setting value storage areas 203e is 1 or more (S213). If the value of the time reduction state counter is 1 or more (S213: Yes), the value of the time reduction state counter is decremented by 1 (S214), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction state counter is 0 (S213: No), the process of S214 is skipped and this process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the jackpot determination process (S208) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the jackpot determination process (S208). This jackpot determination process (S208) is a process executed in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is stored in the execution area of the special symbol reservation ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of the various counters, a lottery (decision of success or failure) of “special symbol jackpot” or “special symbol losing” is performed, and fluctuations performed in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 This is a process for determining a production effect pattern (variation production pattern).

  In the jackpot determination process, first, the first hit random number table 202a2 (not shown) for low probability is selected from the first hit random number table 202a stored in the ROM 202, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. It sets as a table for doing (S301). Thereafter, the probability variation state flag stored in the various set value storage areas 203e is read (S302), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation state flag is a state indicating a high probability state of the special symbol (S303).

  As a result of the processing of S303, when it is determined that the special symbol is in a high probability state (S303: Yes), the first per random number table 202a1 for high probability is used from the first per random number table 202a stored in the ROM 202. (Not shown) is newly set as a table for determining whether or not a special symbol is a big hit, instead of the first per-random number table 202a2 for low probability (S304), and the process proceeds to S305 To do. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol is not in a high probability state (that is, the special symbol is in a low probability state) as a result of the processing in S303 (S303: No), the processing in S304 is skipped and the processing proceeds to S305. To do.

In the process of S305, the value of the first per-random number counter C1 is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 203 (S305), and the read value of the first per-random number counter C1 and the S
301 or the table (comparison source table) for determining whether or not the special symbol set in the process of S304 is a big hit (S306).

  As described above, in the first per-random number table 202a1 (not shown) for high probability, “4, 11, 28, 38, 45, 52, 64, 78” are given as random numbers that are big hits of special symbols. , 83, 99, 106, 112, 122, 134, 140, 151, 168, 176, 183, 197, 207, 218, 222, 231, 249, 256, 263, 270, 285, 299 ”are set. In the first per random number table 202a2 (not shown) for low probability, three random numbers “7, 107, 282” are set as special symbol big hits. In the process of S306, the random number values defined in the table set as the comparison source table among these tables are compared with the value of the first random number counter C1 one by one.

  Based on this comparison, it is determined whether or not the value of the first random number counter C1 matches any one of the random values defined in the comparison source table (S307), and the matching random values If there is a big hit (that is, a special symbol jackpot), a big hit time setting process for setting a variation pattern mode or a jackpot control during the jackpot is executed (S308), and the process proceeds to S310. To do. On the other hand, if there is no matching random number value in the process of S307 (that is, when the special symbol is off), the off-time setting process for setting the variation pattern mode etc. at the time of off is executed (S309), The process proceeds to S310. Details of the big hit time setting process (S308) and the lost time setting process (S309) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in the process of S310, the various counter values stored in the counter buffer are cleared (S310), and this process ends. Since various counter values are cleared in the process of S310, even if the jackpot is reached, it is possible to clear the random number (counter value) that will be the jackpot before the jackpot state is started. Therefore, since it is possible to make it difficult for the random number value that is a big jackpot of the special symbol to be illegally acquired from the outside, analyze the timing when the random number value that is a big jackpot appears, and conduct the fraudulent act that allocates the jackpot based on the analyzed timing Can be suppressed. Specifically, the analysis timing is set on a so-called hanging board, random numbers are acquired at the timing when a random value that is a jackpot appears, and the fraudulent act of controlling to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined is suppressed. Can do. In the present embodiment, the various counter values stored in the counter buffer are cleared during the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 15). Clear it before it is recognized. Therefore, for example, a process of clearing the counter buffer may be executed during a fluctuating effect or before the symbol is stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the first random number table for the low probability is set once in the process of S301 regardless of whether or not the special symbol is in a high probability state. This is for setting a table for comparison. That is, when any of the first random number tables (the first random number table 202a1 for high probability or the first random number table 202a2 for low probability) is not set, the influence of noise or the like Even if there is a problem that the process of S303 or S304, which is an intermediate process, is skipped, the jackpot based on the first hit random number table 202a2 for the low probability set at the beginning of the jackpot determination process. It is possible to determine whether it is true or not.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the jackpot setting process (S308) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described. As described above, this jackpot setting process is a process for setting the variation pattern mode and the jackpot control during the jackpot.

  In this process, first, the jackpot flag of various setting value storage areas 203e is set to ON (S401), and then the value of the first hit type counter C2 is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 203, and the jackpot jackpot that has been won this time is determined. The type is specified (S402). Specifically, the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the first jackpot type counter C2 is specified based on the first jackpot type selection table 202b (see FIG. 6B). For example, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “80”, the counter value is within the range of “70” to “97”, so that the current big hit type is specified as the special big hit B. Further, for example, if the value of the first hit type counter C2 is “140”, the counter value is within the range of “130” to “145”, so that the current big hit type is specified as the probability variation big hit F.

  Next, the setting value corresponding to the identified jackpot type is read from the game result setting table 202e of the ROM 202, and the setting value read is set in the corresponding storage area of the various setting value storage areas 203e of the RAM 203 (S403). The process proceeds to S404. Here, as setting values that are read from the game result setting table 202e and set in the various setting value storage areas 203e, the lighting pattern (number of display symbols) of the LED 37a, information indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol (stop symbol code), Information for specifying a table for selecting the variation pattern mode (table selection information) from the variation pattern selection table 202d, and a control pattern (large opening pattern) for the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a Etc.

  As described above, when setting value data is read from the ROM 202 and set in the RAM 203, first, the data of the transfer source address and the data of the setting destination address are stored in any of the general-purpose registers of the register 210. Store temporarily. Then, the setting value data read from the ROM 202 based on the stored transfer source address data is temporarily stored in one of the general-purpose registers in which no address data is stored, and then the setting destination address The set value is transferred (set) to the address of the RAM 203 indicated by the data. In the process of S403, the transfer control through the register 210 is repeated for the number of set value data to be transferred.

  In the process of S402, the jackpot type is specified from the random value (counter value), and various setting values are determined based on the specified jackpot type in the process of S403, but the range of the random value (counter value) And various setting values may be defined in direct association with each other. In other words, a table defining the range of random number values (counter values) and various corresponding set values may be provided in the ROM 202, and the set values may be directly specified from the random number values with reference to this table. .

  In the process of S404, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 203, and is compared with a table specified based on the table selection information, thereby selecting a fluctuation pattern mode (S404). Then, a variation pattern command based on the selected variation pattern mode is set in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 (S405). The variation pattern command set here is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113 in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later executed by the MPU 201.

  After setting the variation pattern, at the end of the jackpot, a game result setting acquisition process, which is a process for acquiring and setting offset information, which is information for setting the gaming state after the jackpot ends, is executed (S406), This process ends.

  Subsequently, the game result setting acquisition process (S406) will be described with reference to FIG. The game result setting acquisition process (S406) is a process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110, and is a process for holding an offset value based on a special symbol lottery result in the RAM 203.

  In the game result setting acquisition process (S406), first, the value of offset 1 based on the current jackpot type is read from the game result setting table 202e and set as an offset value (S501). Here, “setting as an offset value” indicates that the value of offset 1 or offset 2 read from the game result setting table 202e of the ROM 202 is temporarily stored in the accumulator 210a. In the process of S501, the value of offset 1 is not stored in any of the general-purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2, but is stored in the accumulator 210a because the stored offset is stored in the process of S506 and S507 described later. This is for performing arithmetic processing on the value.

  Similarly, the value of offset 2 based on the current jackpot type is read from the game result setting table 202e and stored in one of the general-purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2 (S502). After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the time-short state counter is 0 (that is, whether or not the current jackpot is won during the time-short state of the normal symbol given after winning the various time-shortage jackpots). (S503).

  In the process of S503, if it is determined that the value of the time-short state counter is not 0 (S503: No), the value of offset 2 stored in any of the general purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2 is stored in the accumulator 210a. The existing data is overwritten (S504), and the process proceeds to S505. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S503 that the value of the time reduction state counter is 0 (S503: Yes), the process of S504 is skipped and the process proceeds to S505.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, depending on whether or not a normal symbol given after various time and big jackpots is won, the jackpot type (special jackpot A, special jackpot B) that shifts to a different gaming state after the jackpot ends. ) Is provided. Specifically, when the special jackpot A or the special jackpot B is won during the hourly state of the normal symbol given after various types of jackpots, it shifts to the high probability state of the special symbol after the jackpot ends. On the other hand, if the special jackpot A or the special jackpot B is won in any other state, it shifts to the low probability state of the special symbol after the jackpot ends, and shifts to the short time state of the normal symbol. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the offset 1 or the offset 2 is defined in association with each of the two gaming states that can be transferred after the end of the jackpot.

  In the process of S505, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is in a high probability state (S505). If it is determined that the special symbol is in a high probability state (S505: Yes), the offset stored in the accumulator 210a. An arithmetic process for exchanging the upper 4 bits and the lower 4 bits of the value is performed (S506), and the process proceeds to S507. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S505 that the special symbol is not in a high probability state (that is, the special symbol is in a low probability state) (S505: No), the process of S506 is skipped and the process proceeds to S507. To do.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, a jackpot type (short-time jackpot A) in which the number of times of a normal symbol given after the jackpot is different depends on whether or not a special symbol is won in a high probability state. More specifically, if the short-time jackpot A is won during the high probability state of the special symbol, the short-time state of the normal symbol is set until the special symbol lottery is performed 30 times after the jackpot ends. If the short-term jackpot A is won during the low probability state of the special symbol, the short-time state of the normal symbol is set only after the jackpot is completed until the special symbol is drawn 20 times. For this reason, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the upper 4 bits or the lower 4 bits of the offset value are defined in association with each of the two gaming states that can shift after the end of the jackpot.

  In the process of S507, the lower 4 bits of the offset value stored in the accumulator 210a are extracted and stored in the offset value storage area in the various setting value storage areas 203e provided in the RAM 203 (S507). finish. Here, “extracting the lower 4 bits” means taking the logical product of the data stored in the accumulator 210a and “0FH”. Regardless of the value of the upper 4 bits of the data stored in the accumulator 210a, the upper 4 bits are “0H” (ie, “0000B” by performing a logical product with “0FH” (ie, “000011111B”). Therefore, only the lower 4 bits remain in the data stored in the accumulator 210a.

  The offset value stored in the offset value storage area of the various set value storage areas 203e in the process of S507 is held until the jackpot end timing, and the jackpot end process (FIG. 26) is a process for setting the state after the jackpot end. In the reference) is used to determine data to be read from the state setting table 202f.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a random value (counter value) acquired with a ball entering the first ball inlet 64 (start winning prize) is converted into an offset value and stored in the offset value storage area. Since the game state after the jackpot is set based on the offset value, the period in which the random number value that is the jackpot of the special symbol is held can be limited to a short time. Therefore, since it is possible to make it difficult for the random number value that is a big jackpot of the special symbol to be illegally acquired from the outside, analyze the timing when the random number value that is a big jackpot appears, and conduct the fraudulent act that allocates the jackpot based on the analyzed timing Can be suppressed. Specifically, the analysis timing is set on a so-called hanging board, random numbers are acquired at the timing when a random value that is a jackpot appears, and the fraudulent act of controlling to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined is suppressed. Can do.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, various setting values (special symbol lottery state, normal symbol state, time reduction number, change pattern selection table switching) that should be set in the addresses F091H to F094H as the gaming state after the jackpot ends The number of times) is not specified and held in advance before the start of the jackpot game, but only the offset value that is a value indicating the storage position of the various setting values in the state setting table 202f is held. The RAM 203 need only have a storage area for 1 byte of the offset value storage area. Therefore, the storage area of the RAM 203 can be used efficiently.

  Note that the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to store the value of offset 1 in the accumulator 210a in the process of S501 and store the value of offset 2 in any of the general-purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2 in the process of S502. However, the value of offset 1 and the value of offset 2 are stored in any pair register (general register 210b1 and general register 210b2, general register 210c1 and general register 210c2, or general register 210d1 and general register 210d2). You may memorize it collectively. Then, if it is determined in the processing of S503 that the time reduction state counter is 0 (S503: Yes), the value of the offset 1 stored in the pair register may be stored in the accumulator 210a.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the offset 2 value is temporarily stored in one of the general-purpose registers before it is determined that the value of the time reduction state counter is 0. When it is determined that the value of the time reduction state counter is not 0 (S503: No), the offset 2 value may be stored. Thereby, when the time-short state counter is 0 (S503: Yes), not only the process of S504 but also the process corresponding to the process of S502 can be omitted, so that the processing load can be reduced. .

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the value of offset 2 stored in any of the general-purpose registers is not erased by the process of S502. The offset 2 value may be erased. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pachinko machine 10 from malfunctioning by referring to the general-purpose register in which the value of the offset 2 is erroneously stored in other processing.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the lost time setting process (S309) executed when it is determined that the current lottery result is out of the special symbol in the jackpot determination process (S208).

  In the loss setting process, first, a table to be used for determining the variation pattern is specified (S501). Specifically, with reference to the state of the short-time state flag in the various setting value storage areas 203e and the counter value of the variation selection state counter, one of the plurality of tables specified in the variation pattern selection table 202d is identified. To do. As described above, if the counter value of the variation selection state counter is not 0, a dedicated table is selected after the jackpot. On the other hand, if the counter value of the variation selection state counter is 0, a table corresponding to the state of the time reduction state flag is selected.

  After the processing of S501 is completed, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is read from the counter buffer of the RAM 203 (S502). Based on the read value of the variation type counter CS1 and the table selected in the processing of S501, the variation pattern A mode is selected (S503). Then, a variation pattern command based on the selected variation pattern mode is set in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 (S504), and this process ends. The variation pattern command set here is transmitted to the audio lamp control device 113 in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 24) described later executed by the MPU 201.

  Next, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 13), and it is determined whether or not there is a win (start winning) at the first entrance 64, and there is a start winning. This is a process for executing a hold process for values indicated by various random number counters.

  When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won the first winning slot 64 (start winning prize) (S601). Here, the entrance to the first entrance 64 is detected over three timer interruption processes. When it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes), the value of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c (the number N of the variable display hold in the special symbol) is acquired (S602). Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S603).

  There is no winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: No), or even if there is a winning at the first entrance 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c must be less than 4. If this is the case (S603: No), this process ends and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first entrance 64 (S601: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c is less than 4 (S603: Yes), the number of special symbol reservation balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is incremented by 1 (S604). Then, a reserved ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S605).

  The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 201, the voice is stored. It is transmitted toward the lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the reserved ball number command, it extracts the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c from the reserved ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the RAM 223. .

  After setting the reserved ball number command by the process of S605, the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in the process of S103 of the timer interrupt process described above are set. The special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a of the RAM 203 is stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas (the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area) (S606). In the process of S606, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  Next, on the basis of the various counter values stored in the processing of S606, whether or not the lottery is won in the special symbol (whether it is a big hit), its stop type (a big hit type in the case of a big win), and its fluctuation pattern are predicted. (S607). Here, whether the special symbol is a big hit or not is determined by one of the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the processing of S606 and the random number value (winning value) stored in the first per-random number table 202a. Determined by comparing one. As described above, the random number value that is a big hit of the special symbol when the special symbol has a high probability is stored in the first per random number table 202a1 for the high probability time, “4, 11, 28, 38, 45, 52”. , 64, 78, 83, 99, 106, 112, 122, 134, 140, 151, 168, 176, 183, 197, 207, 218, 222, 231, 249, 256, 263, 270, 285, 299 " There are 30 random numbers that are jackpots of the special symbol when the special symbol has a low probability, and are three numbers “7, 107, 282” stored in the first random number table 202a2 for the low probability. .

  Whether the current state is the low probability state of the special symbol or the high probability state of the special symbol is determined by referring to the probability variation state flag stored in the various set value storage areas 203e. Specifically, if the probability variation state flag is on, the special symbol has a high probability state, and if the probability variation state flag is off, the special symbol has a low probability state. In the process of S607, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared with the random number value stored in the first random number table 202a corresponding to the state of the probability variation state flag. It is determined that the symbol is a big hit.

  If it is determined that the special symbol jackpot, the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the process of S606 is compared with the random value stored in the special symbol jackpot type table, Of the 13 types of special symbol jackpots (ordinary jackpot, hourly jackpot A, hourly jackpot B, special jackpot A, special jackpot B, probability variation jackpot A to probability variation jackpot H), which jackpot type is determined. As described above, the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the first hit type counter C2 is specified with reference to the first hit type selection table 202b (see FIG. 6B).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol is out, the front / rear out of reach reach as the stop type to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 based on the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in S606. It is determined whether it is a reach other than a back-and-forth deviation or a complete deviation. Here, if the probability variation state flag is on, the value of the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the process of S606 is compared with the random number value stored in the stop type selection table for high probability, Determine the stop type. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 89”, it is determined that it is completely off, and if it is in the range of “90 to 97”, it is determined that it is reach other than front and back off. If it is “98, 99”, it is determined that the front / rear reach has been reached. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag 203e is off, the stop type is determined by comparing the value of the stop type selection counter C3 with a random value stored in the stop type selection table for low probability. Specifically, if the value of the stop type selection counter C3 is in the range of “0 to 79”, it is determined that the vehicle is completely out of the range, and if it is in the range of “80 to 97”, it is determined that the reach is other than back and forth. If it is “98, 99”, it is determined that the front / rear reach has been reached.

  Next, the variation pattern in the third symbol display device 81 is determined. The variation pattern in the third symbol display device 81 is a predicted lottery result or a predicted stop type (a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot) from a variation pattern selection table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202. It is selected according to. In the variation pattern table, for example, as a variation pattern for detachment, various types of “out (for long time)”, “out (for short time)”, “out normal reach”, “out super reach”, “out special reach” "Variable patterns for jackpots", "Normal normal reach", "Super reach", and "Special reach" are specified. , “Shared Super Reach” and “Shared Special Reach” are stipulated. Then, a variation pattern is selected from the various variation patterns defined in the variation pattern table according to the predicted lottery result and the predicted stop type (a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot).

  If the process of S607 predicts whether the lottery is a special symbol, a stop type (a jackpot type in the case of jackpot), and a variation pattern, then the predicted lottery is predicted, the predicted stop type, A winning information command including the predicted variation pattern is set (S608), and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13).

  Next, the normal symbol variation process (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation process (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is associated with the second symbol variation display performed by the second symbol display device 83 and the first entrance 64. This is a process for controlling the opening time of the electric accessory.

  In this normal symbol variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the present symbol is hitting the normal symbol (second symbol) (S701). As a normal symbol (second symbol) hitting, while the second symbol display device 83 is showing the winning indication, and the opening and closing control of the electric accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is performed. Is included. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is being hit (S701: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S701: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S702), and the second symbol display device is determined. If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S702: No), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S703). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S704), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 0 (S704: No), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is not 0 (S704: Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (S705).

  Next, the data stored in the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is shifted (S706). In the process of S706, a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first area to the reserved fourth area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the holding area 1 → the execution area, the holding area 2 → the holding area 1, the holding area 3 → the holding area 2, the holding area 4 → the holding area 3, etc. Shift data. After the data is shifted, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol reserved ball storage area 203b is acquired (S707).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in a short time state of a normal symbol (S708). Specifically, if the value of the time-short state counter stored in the various setting value storage area 203e of the RAM 203 is 1 or more, or if the probability variation state flag is on, it is determined that the time is short for the normal symbol. .

  If it is determined in the processing of S708 that the normal symbol is in the short time state (S708: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is a big hit (S709). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S709: Yes), the process proceeds to S711. In the present embodiment, the special symbol lottery is difficult to win during the special symbol jackpot. This is because during the big hit of the special symbol (that is, during the special game state), the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the specific winning slot 65a, so the electric accessory attached to the first winning slot 64 is released. This is to prevent the ball that is going to win the specific winning opening 65a from entering the first winning opening 64 as much as possible. In addition, since the specific winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entrance 64, even if it is suppressed that the ball enters the first entrance 64 during the big hit of the special symbol, A lot of balls enter the entrance 64. As a result, in most cases, while the pachinko machine 10 is transitioning to the special game state, the number of reserved balls for the first entrance 64 becomes maximum (four times).

  In the process of S709, if the special symbol jackpot is not being hit (S709: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not hitting the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the short-time state of the normal symbol, so it is acquired in the process of S707. Based on the value of the second per random number counter C4 and the normal symbol random number table for high probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S710). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-204”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 205-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 6C).

  If it is determined in the process of S708 that the normal symbol is not in the short time state (that is, the normal symbol is in the normal state) (S708: No), the process proceeds to S711. In the process of S711, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the value of the second per-random number counter C4 acquired in the process of S707 is low. Based on the random number table per normal symbol for probability, a lottery result indicating whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S711). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per normal symbol for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of “5-28”, it is determined that it is a normal symbol hit, and if it is in the range of “0-4, 29-239”, It is determined that it is out of the normal symbol (see FIG. 6C).

  Next, it is determined whether the normal symbol lottery result acquired by the processing of S710 or S711 is a normal symbol win (S712), and if it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit (S712: Yes). The display mode for hitting is set (S713). In the process of S713, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is in a short time state (S714). If it is determined that the normal symbol is in a short time state (S714: Yes), whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is now. Is determined (S715). If it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit (S715: Yes), the process proceeds to S717. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, in order to suppress the sphere from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible, even when it hits the normal symbol, it is the same as when the normal symbol is off In addition, the number of opening times and the opening time of the electric accessory are set.

  In the process of S715, if the special symbol is not in a big hit (S715: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the big hit of the special symbol and the pachinko machine 10 is in the short time state of the normal symbol. The opening period of the electric accessory attached to 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S716), and the process proceeds to S719. If it is determined in the process of S714 that the normal symbol is not in the short-time state (that is, the normal symbol is in the normal state) (S714: No), the process proceeds to S717. In the process of S717, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set to 0. In addition to setting for 2 seconds, the number of times of opening is set to 1 (S717), and the process proceeds to S719.

  If it is determined in step S712 that the symbol is out of the normal symbol (S712: No), the display mode at the time of removal is set (S718). In the process of S718, after the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “x” is set to be lit as a stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of removal is completed, the process proceeds to S719.

  In the process of S719, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is in the short time state (S719). If it is determined that the normal symbol is in the short time state (S719: Yes), the variable symbol display on the second symbol display device 83 is performed. The variation time is set to 3 seconds (S720), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the short time state (that is, the normal symbol is in the normal state) (S719: No), the variation display variation time in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds ( S721), this process ends. In this way, except for the big hit of the special symbol, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of the variable display becomes “30 seconds → 3 seconds” as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, Since the release period of the first entrance 64 becomes very long as “0.2 seconds × 1 time → 1 second × 2 times”, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first entrance 64.

  In the process of S702, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S702: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation time of the variable display executed in the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S722). The variation time here is a time set in advance by the process of S720 or the process of S721 before the variable display is started on the second symbol display device 83.

  If the variation time has not elapsed in the process of S722 (S722: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the variation time of the variation display being executed has elapsed in the processing of S722 (S722: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S723). In the process of S723, if the normal symbol lottery is won and the display mode is set by the process of S713, the symbol “◯” as the second symbol is displayed in the second symbol display device 83 as a stop display (lights on). Display). On the other hand, if the normal symbol lottery is lost and the display mode is set by the processing of S718, the “x” symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lit display) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to When the stop display is set by the process of S723, when the second symbol display update process (see S1107) of the main process (see FIG. 24) is executed next, the variable display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 (lit display) in the display mode set in the processing of S713 or S718.

  Next, whether or not the normal symbol lottery result (the current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process is the normal symbol hit when the variation display being executed in the second symbol display device 83 is started. Is determined (S724). If the current lottery result is a normal symbol (S724: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set (S725), and this process is terminated. When the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the processing of S725, when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1105) of the main process (see FIG. 24) is executed next, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is executed. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the process of S716 or the process of S717 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S724, if the current lottery result is out of the normal symbol (S724: No), the process of S725 is skipped and the process is terminated.

  Next, the through-gate passing process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the through gate passing process (S107). This through-gate passing process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and it is determined whether or not a sphere has passed through the second entrance 67. This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

  In the through gate passing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S801). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67 is detected over three timer interruption processes. If it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entrance 67 (S801: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number M of the variable display hold in the normal symbol) is acquired (S802). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S803).

  Whether the ball has not passed through the second entrance 67 (S801: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entrance 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol holding ball counter 203d is 4. If not less than this (S803: No), this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entrance 67 (S801: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S803: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is incremented by 1 (S804). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interruption process described above is used as the first of the free reserved areas (holding first area to holding fourth area) of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. (S805), and this process is terminated. In the process of S805, the value of the normal symbol reserved ball counter 203d is referred to. If the value is 0, the reserved first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set as the first area, and if the value is 3, the reserved fourth area is set as the first area.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S901), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner in the payout and emission control device 111, and information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 by the NMI interrupt process. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111, and the MPU 211 interrupts the control being executed. Thus, the NMI interrupt process is started.

  Next, a startup process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control apparatus 110 when the main control apparatus 110 is powered on will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the start-up process. This start-up process is activated by a reset at power-on. In the start-up process, first, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S1001). For example, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Next, a wait process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the sub-side control device (peripheral control devices such as the sound lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be operable. (S1002). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S1003).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S1004). If it is turned on (S1004: Yes), the process proceeds to S1012. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S1004: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1005), and if not stored (S1005: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not ended normally, the process proceeds to S1012 also in this case.

  If the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1005: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S1006). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S1007: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value stored at the time of power-off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S912. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S1114 in FIG. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly stored.

  In the processing of S1012, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 serving as a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S1012). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and enters a state in which game ball payout control can be started. After transmitting the payout initialization command, main controller 110 executes initialization processing (S1013, S1014) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall starts business, the power is turned on while the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S1013, S1014) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S1013, S1014) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S1013, S1014), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S1013), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S1014). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S1010.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S1004: No), information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S1005: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S1007: Yes), the information on occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S1008). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state when the drive power supply is shut off is transmitted (S1009), and the process proceeds to S1010. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

  In the process of S1010, an effect permission command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113, and the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, an interrupt is permitted (S1011), and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As its outline, each process of S1101 to S1107 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S1110 and S1111 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, during execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), output data such as commands stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203 is transferred to each control device (peripheral). External output processing to be transmitted to the control device is executed (S1101). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading process of S101 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13) is determined, and if there is winning detection information, the payout control device 111 corresponds to the number of balls acquired. Send a prize ball command. Further, the reserved ball number command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) or the start winning process (see FIG. 19) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Also, the winning information command set in the start winning process (see FIG. 19) is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, by this external output processing, a variation pattern command, a stop type command, and the like necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, the round number command set in the jackpot control process (see FIG. 25) is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

  Next, the value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated (S1102). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in this embodiment). Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

  When the update of the variation type counter CS1 is completed, the winning ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1103). Then, when the special symbol is in the big hit state, the big hit effect is executed or variable. A jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a of the winning device 65 is executed (S1104). Here, the jackpot state of the special symbol is specifically determined that the variation time of the variation pattern production that becomes the jackpot has passed, and after the start of the jackpot is set, the end of the set jackpot Refers to the period until setting. In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round of the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a specified number of balls have won the specific winning slot 65a. When any of these conditions is met, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1104) is executed in the main process, but may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

  Next, an electrical accessory opening / closing process for performing opening / closing control of the electrical accessory associated with the first entrance 64 is executed (S1105). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S725 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 20), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of opening times set in the processing of S716 or the processing of S717 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

  Next, the 1st symbol display update process which updates the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is performed (S1106). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the process of S405 of the big hit time setting process (see FIG. 16) or the process of S504 of the lost time setting process (see FIG. 17), the variation pattern The first symbol display device 37 starts the variable display according to the above. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, until the fluctuation time elapses after the fluctuation starts, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. The green LED is turned on, and if the green LED is lit, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the blue LED is lit, the blue LED is turned off. And turn on the red LED.

  The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed every time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted once every time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The counter value is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

  In the first symbol display update process, the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of S405 of the big hit time setting process (see FIG. 16) or the process of S504 of the lost time setting process (see FIG. 17). Is ended, the variable display being executed in the first symbol display device 37 is ended, and the processing in S404 of the jackpot setting processing (see FIG. 16) or the processing in S503 of the loss setting processing (see FIG. 17). The stop symbol (first symbol) is stopped and displayed (lighted) on the first symbol display device 37 in the display mode set by the above process.

  Next, a second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1107). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S720 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 20) or the process of S721, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation display. Start. Thereby, in the 2nd symbol display apparatus 83, the variable display which turns on the symbol of "(circle)" and the symbol of "x" as a 2nd symbol alternately is performed. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the processing of S723 of the normal symbol variation processing (see FIG. 20), the second symbol display device 83 executes the symbol display update processing. The display of the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set by the processing of S713 or the processing of S718 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 20). (Lights up).

  After that, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1108). SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the current main process (S1109). If the predetermined time has already elapsed (S1109: Yes), the process proceeds to S1101, and the processes after S1101 described above are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the current main process (S1109: No), within the remaining time until the predetermined time is reached, that is, until the execution timing of the next main process is reached. The update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 and the variation type counter CS1 is repeatedly executed (S1110, S1111).

  First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1110). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299, 239 in the present embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the update of the variation type counter CS1 is executed by the same method as the processing of S1102 (S1111).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S1101 to S1107 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random. Similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can be updated at random.

  In the processing of S1108, if the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S1108: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power outage or the power off, and the power outage monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power outage signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interruption process of FIG. 22 has been executed, the process at the time of power-off after S1112 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1112), and a power-off command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). (S1113). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S1114), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1115), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

  Note that the processing of S1108 is performed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S1101 to S1107 ends, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1110 and S1111 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main controller 110, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power interruption state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. The process can start from S1101. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1101 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at the time of power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are not saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the processing of S1101. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the control burden on the main control device 110 and to perform accurate control without causing the main control device 110 to malfunction or run away.

  Next, the jackpot control process (S1104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the jackpot control process (S1104). This jackpot control process (S1104) is executed in the main interrupt process (see FIG. 24), and when the pachinko machine 10 is in a jackpot state of a special symbol, execution of various effects according to the jackpot or a specific prize This is a process for opening or closing the mouth (large opening mouth) 65a.

  In the jackpot control process, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is being jackpoted (S1201). During the special symbol jackpot, the special symbol jackpot (including the special symbol jackpot game) is being displayed on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the special symbol jackpot Includes during a predetermined time after the end of the jackpot game. In the process of S1201, if the special symbol is not big hit (S1201: No), this process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, in the process of S1201, if the special symbol is a big hit (1201: Yes), it is determined whether it is the start timing of a new round (S1202). If it is the start timing of a new round (S1202: Yes), the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened (S1203), and a round number command indicating the number of newly started rounds is set (S1204). After the round number command is set, this process ends. The round number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and in the external output process (S1101) of the main process (see FIG. 24) executed by the MPU 201, the voice lamp It is transmitted toward the control device 113. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the round number command, it extracts the round number from the round number command. Then, a display round number command corresponding to the extracted round number is transmitted to the display control device 114. When a display round number command is received by the display control device 114, a new round effect is started in the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if it is not the start timing of a new round in the processing of S1201 (S1201: No), it is determined whether the closing condition for the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is satisfied (S1205). Specifically, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or 0.5 seconds) elapses after the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened, or the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is opened. When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of balls has won after opening, it is determined that the closing condition is satisfied.

  In the processing of S1205, when the closing condition for the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is satisfied (S1205: Yes), the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is closed (S1206), and this processing is ended. To do. On the other hand, if the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is not satisfied (S1205: No), it is determined whether it is the big hit end timing (S1207).

  If it is determined in the processing of S1207 that the jackpot end timing is reached (S1207: Yes), the setting value corresponding to the gaming state after the jackpot end is set and the setting value for jackpot is reset. The jackpot end process is executed (S1208), the gaming state after the jackpot end is set, and this process is ended. Although details will be described later, in the jackpot end process (see FIG. 26), the jackpot flag is initialized (“00H” is set) together with other setting values during the jackpot. Therefore, even when the power of the gaming machine is suddenly turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, it is possible to prevent only the jackpot flag from being turned off and other set values to remain in the jackpot setting.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the player of the end of the jackpot is set in the final round of the jackpot after the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is established. The In the processing of S1205, when it is determined that the end timing of the set ending effect (the effect time set for executing the ending effect has passed) is determined, it is determined that it is the big hit end timing.

  Note that the jackpot end timing is not necessarily limited to the end timing of the ending effect. For example, in the final round of jackpot, when the closing condition of the specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is satisfied, it may be configured to shift to the jackpot end process (S1208) as the jackpot end timing. .

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28, the jackpot end process (S1208) executed in the jackpot control process (see FIG. 25) by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 will be described. As described above, the jackpot end process (S1208) is a process for setting a setting value corresponding to the gaming state after the jackpot end and resetting the jackpot setting value.

  In the jackpot end process (S1208), first, the state setting table 202f is read from the ROM 202 (S1301). Here, “read” means that the upper byte (1AH) and the lower byte (D4H) of the start address (1AD4H) of the state setting table 202f are used as address data for any pair of general-purpose registers (for example, general-purpose registers). 210b1 and general purpose register 210b2).

  Next, in the game result set value acquisition process (see FIG. 17) executed before the current jackpot is started, it was stored in advance in the offset value storage area of the various set value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 11). The offset value is stored in the accumulator 210a. Since the upper byte (F0H) of the address in the various setting value storage area 203e (see FIG. 11) is a value stored as fixed value data in the address holding register 210f, the offset value is read using a 1-byte read instruction. be able to. That is, the lower byte (95H) of the address of the offset value storage area is designated as the read source (transfer source), the accumulator 210a is designated as the setting destination, and the read value (transfer source) is entered into the offset value storage area as the read source (transfer source). The stored offset value is read and transferred to the accumulator 210a that is the setting destination.

  By using the 1-byte read instruction, it is not necessary to describe the upper byte (F0H) of the address of the offset value storage area in the control program, so that the program capacity can be reduced.

  Next, a calculation process of multiplying the offset value stored in the accumulator 210a by 4 is performed (S1303). The value of 4 is the number of types of data defined in the state setting table 202f (see FIG. 8) as the setting value after the big hit. That is, four types of setting values are defined in the state setting table 202f (see FIG. 8): the special symbol lottery state, the normal symbol state, the number of time reductions, and the variation pattern selection mode switching number.

  As shown in parentheses in FIG. 8, in the state setting table 202f, the lottery state of the special symbol corresponding to the offset value 00H, the state of the normal symbol, the number of time reductions, and the number of times of change of the variation pattern selection mode are switched from the smaller address value. , Special symbol lottery state corresponding to offset 01H, normal symbol state, time reduction number, variable pattern selection mode switching number,... Special symbol lottery state corresponding to offset 07H, normal symbol state, time reduction number, Data is stored in the order of change pattern selection mode switching count. That is, every time the address value increases by 4, the setting value corresponding to the offset value that is larger by 1 is stored. Therefore, the value obtained by multiplying the offset value by 4 is the difference (offset) between the head address of the state setting table 202f and the storage address of the data corresponding to the current offset value. In the process of S1303, an address difference (offset) with respect to the head address of the state setting table 202f is obtained.

  When the processing in S1303 is completed, the difference between the address value set in the paired general purpose registers (for example, the general purpose register 210b1 and the general purpose register 210b2) in the processing in S1301 with respect to the head address of the state setting table 202f calculated in the processing in S1302 (Offset) is added, and the address after the addition is set as the address of the data transfer source (read source) (S1304).

  Next, the address where the probability change state flag of the various setting value storage area 203e is stored is set as the setting destination address (S1305), and the data stored in the setting destination address is the transfer source address set in the processing of S1304. Is transferred (S1306).

  After that, it is determined whether or not all four types of data defined in the state setting table 202f have been transferred to the various setting value storage areas 203e (S1307), and the transfer has not been completed (that is, the untransferred data type is If it is determined (existing) (S1307: No), 1 is added to the transfer source (read source) address, the data defined in the address after the addition is read (S1308), and 1 is set to the set destination address. Addition is performed, and the data read out in the processing of S1308 is stored in the address after the addition (S1309). Then, the processing returns to S1307, and it is determined again whether or not all four types of data defined in the state setting table 202f have been transferred to the various setting value storage areas 203e (S1307). That is, the processes of S1307 to S1309 are repeated until all four types of data defined in the state setting table 202f are transferred to the various setting value storage areas 203e.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the processing of S1307 that all four types of data defined in the state setting table 202f have been transferred to the various setting value storage areas 203e (S1307: Yes), the settings are made in the various setting value storage areas 203e. A state command for notifying the sound lamp control device 113 of the state that has been set is set (S1310), processing for clearing the jackpot set value (S1311 to S1312) is executed, and this processing ends.

  In the process of clearing the jackpot set value, the head address of the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) of the ROM 202 is set as the data transfer source (read source) address (S1311), A data setting process for resetting the data set to perform the control is executed (S1312), and 0 is set to the address where the setting value for the big hit in the various setting value storage areas 203e is set. The zero setting process for initialization is executed (S1313).

  Next, the data setting process (S1312) performed in the jackpot end process (see FIG. 26) will be described with reference to FIG. This data setting process (S1312) is a process for resetting the data set for performing the big hit control.

  In this data setting process (S1312), first, the address data defined in the transfer source (read source) address is read, and the address indicated by the address data is set as the set destination address (S1401). Here, the transfer source (read source) address is set to the head address of the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) in the processing of S1311 of the jackpot end processing (see FIG. 26). Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), the address data indicating the gaming state setting area in the various setting value storage areas 203e is stored at the head address of the jackpot end setting table 202g. An address indicating a setting area is set as a setting destination address.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data read from the jackpot end setting table 202g is “00H” in the process of S1401 (S1402). If the determination result is “00H” (S1402: Yes), this process is performed. And the process proceeds to the zero setting process (see FIG. 28). On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S1401 that the data read from the jackpot end time setting table 202g is data other than “00H” (S1402: No), 1 is added to the transfer source (read source) address, The added address is set as a new transfer source (read source) address (S1403).

  Next, the setting value data stored in the transfer source address is read and stored in the setting destination address (S1404). This setting destination address is an address of various setting value storage areas 202e set in the processing of S1401. When the data storage is completed, 1 is again added to the transfer source address, and a new transfer source address is set (S1405), and the process returns to S1401. In the process of S1402, the processes of S1401 to S1405 are repeated until 00H is read as the address data. When 00H is read as the address data (S1402: Yes), it is based on the jackpot end setting table 202g. Since it indicates that the reset process has been completed, the process ends.

  Next, the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 after the end of the data setting process (S1312) will be described with reference to FIG. This zero setting process (see FIG. 28) is a process of initializing by overwriting 0 to various setting values set to perform control with a big hit in various setting value storage areas 203e.

  In the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), first, 1 is added to the transfer source (read source) address to set a new transfer source (read source) address (S1501). The address set as the transfer source (read source) address before executing the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) is the last address in the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A). The jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B) used in this process is defined in the ROM 202 after the address next to the last address of the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A). ing. For this reason, in the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), 1 is added to the setting destination address at the beginning of the process, and the setting destination address starts from the end of the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A). The end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B) is shifted to the top.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the jackpot used in the present process (zero setting process) following the end address of the jackpot end setting table 202g referred to in the data setting process (see FIG. 27). An end-time clear table 202h is defined. For this reason, this process (zero setting process) is executed following the data setting process (see FIG. 27). In this process, the transfer source address is newly determined from the ROM 202 and set at the start of the process. The transfer source address can be specified by simply adding 1 to the immediately preceding transfer source address. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced.

  For example, when the data set at each address in the various set value storage areas 203e is “00H” at the end of the jackpot, the data setting process (see FIG. 27) is omitted and the zero setting process (see FIG. 28). Reference) may be executed. In this case, at the start of the zero setting process, it is necessary to determine the data transfer source address, set the address immediately before the transfer source address as the transfer source address, and then shift to the process of S1501. In the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the process of S1501, a process of adding 1 to the transfer source address and setting it as a new transfer source address is executed. This is because an address shifted by 1 from the set address is set as the transfer source address.

  Next, in the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B), the address data stored in the address set as the transfer source (read source) address is read and indicated by the read address data. The address of the RAM 203 is set as a setting destination address (S1502).

  After the processing of S1502, in the processing of S1502, it is determined whether or not the data read from the transfer source (reading source) address is “00H” (S1503), and it is determined that the read data is “00H”. If so (S1503: Yes), this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the read data is not “00H” (S1503: No), “00H” is overwritten on the address of the RAM 203 set as the setting destination address (S1504), and the process returns to S1501.

  Thereafter, the processing of S1501 to S1504 is repeated until “00H” is read from the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B). In the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B), “00H” is stored only in the end address, and “00H” is not stored in the addresses other than the end. The processes of S1501 to S1504 are repeated until “00H” is stored in all the addresses corresponding to the address data defined in FIG.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), the number of times of setting “00H” as data in the various setting value storage areas 203e of the RAM 203 is described in the control program. When it is determined that the data setting for the set number of times has been completed, “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B) without being configured to end the processing. If it is determined that the process has been completed, the process is terminated.

  When the number of settings is described in the control program, the control program designer newly counts the number of settings each time the number of settings changes due to circumstances such as transferring the program to another model. It becomes necessary to rewrite the control program in accordance with the counted number. Therefore, it takes time to count the set value, and if the designer makes a mistake, the control program will specify the wrong number of repetitions, so the setting at the end of the jackpot is completed normally. In some cases, the pachinko machine 10 may malfunction.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is only necessary to define “00H” as data at the end of the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B). At times, the possibility of designers making mistakes can be reduced. Therefore, since the data setting at the time of the jackpot end can be more reliably executed based on the control program, malfunction of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

  The end condition of the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) is the case where “00H” is read as data because the lower byte of the address in the various set value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 11). The address where “00H” is “00H” (ie, address “F000H”) is an area for storing the setting value related to the launch of the ball, and the address where the setting value does not change before and after the big hit ends (initialization is required at the end of the big hit This is because the address does not. Since it is an address that does not require initialization at the end of the jackpot, it is not necessary to prescribe it as an initialization target address in the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B), and the jackpot end clear table 202h ( There is no possibility of appearing except at the end of FIG. 9 (b). Therefore, it is possible to prevent “00H” from being read out as data before the initialization of all setting values is completed and the processing to be terminated.

<Regarding the Control Processing of the Sound Lamp Control Device in the First Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly classified into a startup process that is started when the power is turned on, and a main process that is executed after the startup process.

  First, a startup process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This startup process is started when the power is turned on.

  When the start-up process is executed, first, an initial setting process accompanying power-on is executed (S1601). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off process flag is turned on, the power-off process of S1716 (see FIG. 30) is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “momentary power failure”). ) Is determined during execution (S1602). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 30, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1713 in FIG. 30), it executes a power-off process in S1716. The power-off processing flag is turned on before execution of the power-off processing, and the power-off processing flag is turned off after the power-off processing ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1716 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power-off process flag.

  If the power-off process flag is off (S1602: No), the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off process in S1716 It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1603).

  Confirmation of data destruction of the RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword “55AAh” is written in a specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S1606. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area is checked, and if the data is “55AAh”, there is no data destruction in the RAM 223. Conversely, if the data is not “55AAh”, the data destruction in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If data destruction of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1603: Yes), the process proceeds to S1604, and initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if the data destruction of the RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1603: No), the process proceeds to S1608.

  If the current start-up process is started after the power supply is completely shut down, the keyword “55AAh” is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory in the RAM 223 is lost due to the power-off). ), It is determined that the data in the RAM 223 has been destroyed (S1603: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1604. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1716, or reset only to the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. When the process starts, since the keyword “55AAh” is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data in the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1603: No), and the process proceeds to S1608.

  If the power-off process in progress flag is on (S1602: Yes), the startup process this time is after the momentary power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process in S1716, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1604 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the process of S1604, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1604). As a check method, first, “0FFh” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0FFh”. If “0FFh”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0FFh”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1205: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1606). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1605: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1607), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. The sound output device 226 may output a sound to notify the abnormality of the RAM 223, or an error command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. It may be.

  In the process of S1608, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1608). The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process in S1716 is executed (see S1715 in FIG. 30). In other words, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process in S1716 is executed, the current start-up process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on to reach the process in S1608. This is a case where the process is started after a power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S1716 is completed. Accordingly, in such a case (S1608: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1609), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1610), and an interrupt is performed. The permission is set (S1611), and the process proceeds to the main process. Note that the work area of the RAM 223 is an area other than an area for storing commands received from the main control device 110.

  On the other hand, the process of S1608 is reached after the power-off flag is turned off because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process of S1608 is performed via the processes of S1604 to S1606. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1608: No), S1609, which is the work area clear process of the RAM 223, is skipped, the process proceeds to S1610, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1610), and interrupt permission is set. In step S1611, the process proceeds to the main process.

  The reason for skipping the clear process of S1609 is that when the process from S1604 to S1606 is reached via the process of S1606, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the process of S1604, noise, etc. Thus, when only the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset and start-up processing is started, the control of the sound lamp control device 113 is continued by saving the work area data in the RAM 223 without clearing it. Because it can.

  Next, a main process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the current processing of S1701 was executed (S1701). If not (S1701: No), the process proceeds to S1711 without performing the processes in S1702 to S1710. In S1701, it is determined whether 1 msec has passed or not in S1702 to S1710, which is mainly related to display (production), whereas it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1711 and the fluctuation display setting process of S1712 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1711 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent omission of reception of the command transmitted from the main control device 110. By executing the processing of S1712 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing Based on the above, it is possible to make a setting related to the changing effect without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the processing of S1701 (S1701: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processing of S1703 to S1712 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1702). ). Next, the setting of the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 or the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1708 described later is set (S1703), and then the power-on notification processing is executed (S1704). In the power-on notification process, when the power is turned on, a notification is given to notify that the power is turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). The notification is performed by the audio output device 226 or the lamp display device 227. Is called. Moreover, it is good also as what transmits a command to the display control apparatus 114 to alert | report that power was supplied on the screen of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81. FIG. If the power is not turned on, the process proceeds to S1705 without performing notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S1705, a waiting-for-waiting effect process is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S1706). In the customer waiting effect process, when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command. Sent to device 114. In the reserved number display update process, a process for turning on a reserved lamp (not shown) according to the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is performed.

  Thereafter, the frame button input monitoring / effect process is executed (S1707). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. In this process, when an operation by the player on the frame button 22 is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

  Also, when the frame button 22 is pressed during a period in which the change effect is not executed or during the high-speed change period, a process for changing the stage is performed, and a rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the back image corresponding to the stage after the change in the back image change command, the display control device 114 displays the back image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as an image corresponding to the stage. Processing to change to is performed. In addition, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the expectation of the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production | presentation which can have, or selecting the reach | reduction effect of the frame button 22 among several reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1707 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, a lamp editing process is executed (S1708), and then a sound editing / output process is executed (S1709). In the lamp editing process, lighting patterns and the like of the illumination units 29 to 33 are set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output process, the output pattern of the sound output device 226 is set so as to correspond to the display performed on the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the sound output device 226 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1709, a liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1710), and the process proceeds to S1711. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the variable pattern command transmitted from the main controller 110. The lamp editing process of S1708 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1709 is also executed in a time synchronized with the time required for the variable display performed in the third symbol display device 81.

  In the process of S1711, a command determination process for performing a process according to the command received from the main control device 110 is performed (S1711). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After the command determination process, a variable display setting process is executed (S1711). In the variation display setting process, a variation pattern command for display is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110 in order to cause the third symbol display device 81 to execute a variation effect. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. The details of the change display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the variable display setting process (S1712) is completed, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1713). The information on the occurrence of power-off is stored when a power-off command is received from the main controller 110. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the processing of S1713 (S1713: Yes), both the power interruption flag and the power interruption processing flag are turned on (S1715), and the power interruption processing is executed (S1716). After the power-off process is executed, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1717), and then the process is looped infinitely. In the power-off process, the generation of the interrupt process is prohibited and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the audio output device 226 and the lamp display device 227. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the information on occurrence of power interruption is not stored in the process of S1713 (S1713: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1714), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1714: No), the process returns to S1701, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1714: Yes), the process is looped infinitely in order to stop the subsequent processes. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, and thereafter, the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change. Therefore, since the player can know that an abnormality has occurred, he can call a hall clerk or the like and request repair of the pachinko machine 10 or the like. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, a command determination process (S1711) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing this command determination processing (S1711). This command determination processing (S1711) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 30) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and determines the command received from the main control device 110 as described above. . Further, in this process, when the reserved ball number command is received from the main control device 110, the third symbol display device 81 also determines to start the continuous notice effect.

  In the command determination process, first, the first command received from the main controller 110 among unprocessed commands is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main controller 110. It is determined whether or not (S1801). When the variation pattern command is received (S1801: Yes), the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1802), and the variation pattern type is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1803). Return to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a variation display setting process (see FIG. 32) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and its variation pattern type.

  On the other hand, if a variation pattern command has not been received (S1801: No), it is then determined whether a stop type command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1804). When the stop type command is received (S1804: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1805), and the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1806). Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when a later-described variable display setting process (see FIG. 32) is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

  On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1804: No), it is then determined whether or not a reserved ball number command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1807). Then, when the reserved ball number command is received (S1807: Yes), the value included in the received held ball number command, that is, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110 (special symbol). Is extracted and stored in the special symbol holding ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1808). In the processing of S1808, a display reserved ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the updated value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is set. After the process of S1808 ends, the process returns to the main process.

  Here, since the number-of-holding balls command is sent from the main controller 110 when the ball wins the first entrance 64 (start winning) or when a special symbol lottery is performed, the starting win is received. Is detected or each time a special symbol is drawn, the value of the special symbol holding ball counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 is changed to the value of the special symbol holding ball counter of the main controller 110 by the processing of S1808. It can be adjusted to the value of 203c. Therefore, even if the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, At the time of symbol lottery, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the sound lamp control device 113 can be corrected to match the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110. When the processing of S1808 is executed, a display reserved ball number command for notifying the display controller 114 of the updated value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b is set. Thereby, in the display control device 114, the number of reserved balls corresponding to the number of reserved balls is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

In the processing of S1807, when the pending ball number command has not been received (S1807: No), it is then determined whether or not a winning information command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1809). When a winning information command is received (S1809: Yes), various information (whether or not, stop type, variation pattern) is extracted as winning information from the received winning information command (S1809). When the processing of S1809 is completed, the winning information (win / no-go, stop type, variation pattern) extracted in the processing of S1809 is used as the first free area (first area to fourth area) of the winning information storage area 223a. Store in the area (S1810)
Return to the main process.

  If the winning information command has not been received in the processing of S1809 (S1809: No), it is then determined whether or not a round number command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1812). When the round number command is received (S1812: Yes), the round number is extracted from the received round number command (S1813), and the display round number command corresponding to the extracted round number is set ( S1814), the process ends. The display round number command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and in the command output process (S1702) of the main process (see FIG. 30) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted toward the display control device 114. When receiving the display round number command, the display control device 114 starts a new round effect in the third symbol display device 81.

  On the other hand, if the round number command has not been received in the process of S1812 (S1812: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and the process according to the received command is executed ( S1819), the process returns to the main process. For example, if the other command is a command used in the sound lamp control device 113, the processing corresponding to the command is performed, the processing result is stored in the RAM 223, and if the command is used in the display control device 114, the command is displayed. The command is set to be transmitted to the device 114.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, the variable display setting process (S1712) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the change display setting process (S1712). This variable display setting process (S1712) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 30) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and in order to execute a variable effect in the third symbol display device 81, A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from main controller 110.

  In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223c provided in the RAM 223 is ON (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is not on (that is, it is off) (S1901: No), the fluctuation pattern command is not received from the main controller 110, so the process proceeds to S1906. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223c is on (S1901: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223c is turned off (S1902), and then the fluctuation pattern in the process of S1803 of the command determination process (see FIG. 31). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1903).

  Then, based on the obtained variation pattern type, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1904). The display control device 114 receives the display variation pattern command so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. Display control of the variation effect is started.

  Next, the data stored in the winning information storage area 223a is shifted (S1905). In the process of S1905, a process of sequentially shifting data stored in the first area to the fourth area of the winning information storage area 223a to the execution area side is performed. More specifically, the data in each area is shifted such as first area → execution area, second area → first area, third area → second area, and fourth area → third area. After shifting the data, the process proceeds to S1906.

  In the processing of S1906, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223d provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1906). If it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is not on (that is, it is off) (S1906: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main control device 110, so this change display. The setting process ends, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223d is on (S1906: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223d is turned off (S1907), and then in the process of S1806 of the command determination process (see FIG. 31), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1908).

  Next, the stop type instructed by the stop type command from the main control device 110 is set as the stop type of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1909), and the display control device is based on the set stop type. A display stop type command for notifying to 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1910), and this process is terminated. In the display control device 114, by receiving this display stop type command, the stop symbol corresponding to the stop type indicated by this display stop type command is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The stop display of the fluctuation effect is controlled.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the main controller 110 determines “special symbol jackpot”, the variation effect corresponding to the “special symbol jackpot”, and after the variation effect has ended The setting value of the jackpot state (special game state) is set in various setting value storage areas 203e of the RAM 203, and the offset value for selecting the state after the jackpot from the state setting table 202f is stored in the RAM 203. It is configured. Also, when the jackpot end timing is reached, setting values corresponding to the state after the jackpot end are read from the state setting table 202f based on the offset value stored in advance in the RAM 203, and set in various setting value storage areas 203e. Is configured to do.

  The game state after the big hit is determined based on a random number value that is acquired when the first entrance 64 is entered (start prize), but in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the game state is acquired. Instead of holding the random number value until the jackpot end timing and using it to identify the gaming state after the jackpot, the acquired random value is converted into an offset value and stored, The gaming state after the jackpot is set based on the offset value.

  Therefore, since it is possible to make it difficult for the random number value that is a big jackpot of the special symbol to be illegally acquired from the outside, analyze the timing when the random number value that is a big jackpot appears, and conduct the fraudulent act that allocates the jackpot based on the analyzed timing Can be suppressed. Specifically, the analysis timing is set on a so-called hanging board, random numbers are acquired at the timing when a random value that is a jackpot appears, and the fraudulent act of controlling to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined is suppressed. Can do.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, various setting values (special symbol lottery state, normal symbol state, time reduction number, variation pattern selection table) to be set in the various setting value storage areas 203e as the gaming state after the big hit is over. The number of times of switching) is not specified and held in advance before the jackpot game is started, but only an offset value that is a value indicating a storage position of various setting values in the state setting table 202f is held. Therefore, it is only necessary to provide the RAM 203 with a storage area for 1 byte of the offset value storage area. Therefore, the storage area of the RAM 203 can be used efficiently.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, zero setting processing (see FIG. 28) is executed, which is processing for initializing the jackpot setting value at the jackpot end timing. In this zero setting process (see FIG. 28), “00H” is sequentially set as data at a plurality of addresses defined in the jackpot end clear table 202h of the ROM 202. That is, only the setting destination address for initializing the setting is defined in the big jackpot end clear table 202h, and the control of writing “00H” is described on the control program side.

  When the jackpot end clear table 202h is configured to prescribe the setting destination addresses of various setting value storage areas 203e and the setting data (ie, 00H) for setting the setting destination addresses, the jackpot end clear table There was a problem that the data amount of 202h would increase. On the other hand, like the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, if only the setting destination address is defined in the jackpot end clear table 202h, the data amount of the jackpot end clear table 202h can be reduced. The capacity of the ROM 202 can be reduced.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), the number of times of setting data in the various setting value storage areas 203e is described in the control program, It is configured not to end the process when it is determined that the data setting is completed, but to end the process when it is determined that “00H” has been read as data from the jackpot end clear table 202h. doing.

  When the number of settings is described in the control program, the control program designer newly counts the number of settings each time the number of settings changes due to circumstances such as transferring the program to another model. It becomes necessary to rewrite the control program in accordance with the counted number. Therefore, it takes time to count the set value, and if the designer makes a mistake, the control program will specify the wrong number of repetitions, so the setting at the end of the jackpot is completed normally. In some cases, the pachinko machine 10 may malfunction.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is only necessary to define “00H” as data at the end of the jackpot end setting table 202g or the jackpot end clear table 202h. The possibility that the designer makes a mistake can be reduced. Therefore, since the data setting at the time of the jackpot end can be more reliably executed based on the control program, malfunction of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the data setting process (see FIG. 27) and the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) and the jackpot end clear table 202h Each process is configured to end when “00H” is read as data from (see FIG. 9B), but the end condition of each process is not limited to this. For example, each process ends when “FFH” is read as data from the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) or the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B). May be.

  Further, the end conditions of the data setting process (see FIG. 27) and the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) may be different. For example, when “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A), the data setting process (see FIG. 27) is terminated, and the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9). When “FFH” is read as data from (b), the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) may be terminated.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, only the jackpot end process (FIG. 26) is provided with a process for continuing the control defined in the ROM 202 until “00H” is read. It is not limited. For example, the same processing may be performed when setting at the start of change or when setting at the end of change.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the jackpot setting process (see FIG. 16), in addition to the setting of the variation pattern, the jackpot setting, the offset value, etc. are read from the game result setting table 202e. Although the process of transferring to various setting value storage areas 203e is performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the big hit time setting process (see FIG. 16), only the variation pattern may be set, and at the start of the big hit, a setting value or an offset value indicating a setting during the big hit may be set.

Second Embodiment
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment described above, two processes, a data setting process (see FIG. 27) and a zero setting process (see FIG. 28), are provided as processes for resetting the jackpot setting. The setting value at a predetermined address in the setting value storage area 203e is reset.

  More specifically, the jackpot end setting table 202g (see FIG. 9A) defined in the ROM 202 is set by the data setting process (see FIG. 27) performed in the jackpot end processing (see FIG. 26). Based on this, the game state setting is reset, and further, the jackpot end clear table 202h (specified in the ROM 202) is executed by a zero setting process (see FIG. 28) executed following the data setting process (see FIG. 27). Based on (see FIG. 9B), the setting value of the address in which the jackpot setting is set in the RAM 203 is cleared.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, a jackpot end setting / clear table 202i including information defined in the jackpot end setting table 202g and information defined in the jackpot end clear table 202h is provided. Based on the information stipulated in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i, the jackpot setting is reset by the data setting process (see FIG. 27).

  The difference between the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment and the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is that the jackpot end setting table 202g provided in the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment, and The big jackpot end setting / clear table 202i is provided instead of the big jackpot end clear table 202h. Other configurations, various processes executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, and various processes executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp controller 113 are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements as those in the first embodiment, and illustration and description thereof are omitted.

<Electric Configuration in Second Embodiment>
First, the electrical configuration of the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33A is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment. As in the first embodiment, the ROM 202 of the present embodiment includes a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-kind selection table 202b, a second per-random number table 202c, a variation pattern selection table 202d, and a game result setting. A table 202e and a state setting table 202f are provided. In addition, the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment is provided with a jackpot end setting / clear table 202i in addition to these. That is, the ROM 202 of this embodiment is provided with a jackpot end setting / clear table 202i instead of the jackpot end setting table 202g and the jackpot end clear table 202h provided in the first embodiment. . About another structure, since it is the same as the pachinko machine 10 in 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The jackpot end setting / clear table 202i is a table that is referred to at the jackpot end timing to reset the setting value of the address where the setting of the jackpot in the various setting value storage areas 203e is set. It is defined in the range of addresses “1202H” to “121EH”. Details of the jackpot end setting / clearing table 202i will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 33B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the contents of data defined in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i, among various setting value storage areas 203e, address data indicating addresses (setting destinations) that need to be reset, The setting contents to be set at the address (setting destination) are alternately specified. As addresses that need to be reset, for example, an address (F030H) in which the setting of the maximum number of rounds is stored, an address of a winning number counter (F031H), and the like are defined.

  As described above, in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i, the data specified in the jackpot end setting table 202g and the data specified in the jackpot end clear table 202h in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment. Both are prescribed. Here, only the information indicating the setting destination address is defined in the jackpot end clear table 202h, and “00H” which is data stored in the setting destination address is not defined in the table, and is stored on the control program side. The control process for setting “00H” is described. On the other hand, in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i, the setting values to be set for all setting destination addresses are defined in the table. That is, all the data has the same data configuration as the jackpot end setting table 202g in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, two types of tables having different data configurations (a jackpot end setting table 202g in which both the setting destination address data and the data set in the setting destination are defined, and the setting Since the setting change of the various setting value storage areas 203e has been performed with reference to the jackpot end clear table 202h) in which only the previous address data is defined, the data setting process (see FIG. 27) and the zero setting are performed respectively. Two types of control processing called processing (see FIG. 28) are provided, and processing must be performed separately. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, only one kind of table of the big hit end setting / clearing table 202i is provided, and the data arrangement is the same as that of the big hit end setting table 202g. Therefore, if only one type of data setting process (see FIG. 27) is prepared as the control process, all the settings related to the jackpot can be reset when the jackpot ends.

<Regarding Control Processing in Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, in the second embodiment, if only the data setting process (see FIG. 27) is provided, all the settings related to the jackpot can be reset, and a description will be given with reference to FIG. 27 again. As described above, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a data setting process that is a process for resetting a setting value related to the jackpot.

  In the data setting process (see FIG. 27), first, the address data defined in the transfer source address is read, and the address indicated by the read address data is set as the setting destination address (S1401). Here, in the first embodiment, the transfer source (read source) address is set to the head address of the jackpot end setting table 202g before the data setting process is started (S1311 in FIG. 26). In the second embodiment, instead of this, the head address (1202H) of the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33B) is set as the transfer source (read source) address. Therefore, in the process of S1401 performed after the start of the data setting process (see FIG. 27), the address of the game state setting area defined in the top address of the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33 (b)). (F035H) is set as the setting destination address.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the data read as the setting destination address is “00H” (S1402). If it is determined that the data is “00H” (S1402: Yes), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the read data is not “00H” (S1402: No), 1 is added to the transfer source (read source) address to set a new transfer source (read source) address (S1403). ).

  In the process of S1402 performed first after the start of the data setting process (see FIG. 27), the address (F035H) of the gaming state setting area is read as the setting destination address, so the read data is not “00H”. It is determined (S1402: No), and an address (1203H) obtained by adding 1 to the head address (1202H) of the jackpot end setting / clearing table 202i (see FIG. 33B) is set as the transfer source address (S1403). .

  Thereafter, the set value data stored in the transfer source address is set as the set destination address (S1404), 1 is added to the transfer source address to set a new transfer source address (S1405), and the process returns to S1401. In the process of S1404 that is first performed after the start of the data setting process (see FIG. 27), the address “1203H” is set as the transfer source address, so the reset data stored in the transfer source address is read. The game state setting area address (F035H) is set (S1404), 1 is added to the transfer source address “1203H” and the transfer source address is set to “1204H” (S1405). Return.

  Thereafter, the setting specified in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33 (b)) to the setting destination address specified in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33 (b)). The process of writing the contents is repeated. The setting destination address defined in the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33B) sets the test signal setting addresses “F01DH” and “F01EH” and the maximum number of rounds. Since an address other than “00H”, such as “F030H”, which is an address for use, is defined, it is determined that “00H” has been read by the processing of S1402 before all the setting destinations are reset, and data It is possible to prevent the setting process (see FIG. 27) from being aborted. When all the data has been set, the transfer destination (reading source) address is set to “00H” defined at the end of the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33B). The data setting process (see FIG. 27) is terminated by the process of S1402.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a condition for ending the data setting process (see FIG. 27), the number of times of setting data in the various setting value storage areas 203e is described in the control program and set. The process ends when it is determined that “00H” has been read as data from the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i without configuring the process to end when it is determined that the number of times the data setting has been completed. It is configured to make it.

  When the number of settings is described in the control program, the control program designer newly counts the number of settings each time the number of settings changes due to circumstances such as transferring the program to another model. It becomes necessary to rewrite the control program in accordance with the counted number. Therefore, it takes time to count the set value, and if the designer makes a mistake, the control program will specify the wrong number of repetitions, so the setting at the end of the jackpot is completed normally. In some cases, the pachinko machine 10 may malfunction.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is only necessary to define “00H” as data at the end of the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i jackpot end setting / clear table 202i. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the designer will make a mistake at the time of designing. Therefore, since the data setting at the time of the jackpot end can be more reliably executed based on the control program, malfunction of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which only one type of the big hit end setting / clear table 202i is provided, and the big hit setting is reset with reference to the single table. Therefore, if only one type of data setting process (see FIG. 27) is prepared as the control process, all the settings related to the jackpot can be reset at the end of the jackpot, so that the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment is used. The program capacity can be reduced compared to the above.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33B) in the data setting process (see FIG. 27), Although the process is configured to end, the end condition of the data setting process (see FIG. 27) is not limited to this. For example, the processing may be ended when “FFH” is read as data from the jackpot end setting / clear table 202i (see FIG. 33B).

<Third Embodiment>
Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 36. In the first embodiment described above, in the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) for initializing the set value for performing the jackpot control, it is defined in the jackpot end clear table (see FIG. 9B). The configuration is such that “00H” is set in all of the set destination addresses. For this reason, if there is a set value that has an initial value other than “00H”, it cannot be specified in the jackpot end clear table (see FIG. 9B), and another process is provided to provide an initial value. The value had to be set separately.

  On the other hand, in the third embodiment, at the end of the jackpot, a plurality of setting values having different initial values can be initialized by one process. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, among the setting values that have been initialized based on the jackpot end clear table 202h (see FIG. 9B), the initial setting values related to the test signal are initialized. The value is configured to be “FFH”. On the other hand, the setting value of the maximum number of rounds and the initial value of the winning number counter and the like are configured to be “00H” similarly to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment is different from the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment in configuration in place of the jackpot end clear table 202h provided in the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment. Thus, a big hit end initial value setting table 202j is provided. Moreover, the partial process contained in the jackpot end process (refer FIG. 26) performed by MPU201 of the main control apparatus 110 differs from the pachinko machine 10 in 1st Embodiment. Other configurations, other processes executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, and various processes executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp controller 113 are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements as those in the first embodiment, and illustration and description thereof are omitted.

<Electrical Configuration in Third Embodiment>
First, the electrical configuration of the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34A is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment. As in the first embodiment, the ROM 202 of the present embodiment includes a first per-random number table 202a, a first per-kind selection table 202b, a second per-random number table 202c, a variation pattern selection table 202d, and a game result setting. A table 202e, a state setting table 202f, and a jackpot end setting table 202g are provided. Further, in addition to these, the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j is provided in the ROM 202 of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment. That is, the ROM 202 of this embodiment is provided with a jackpot end initial value setting table 202j instead of the jackpot end clear table 202h provided in the first embodiment. About another structure, since it is the same as the pachinko machine 10 in 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot end initial value setting table 202j is a table stored in the range of addresses “1205H” to “1212H” of the ROM 202, and the addresses of various setting value storage areas 203e (see FIG. 11) are defined for each address. Has been. It should be noted that “00H” is stored as data at addresses “1207H” and “1213H” of the ROM 202 in the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j. This “00H” data is not data for designating an address but data used for ending the iterative process for setting an initial value.

  Although details will be described later, in the zero setting process 2 (see FIG. 36), which is one of the jackpot end processes, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 performs the address arrangement order of the ROM 202 from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j. The stored data is read, and “00H” or “FFH” (initial value data) is set as a setting value at the address indicated by the read stored data (address data).

  Whether to set “00H” or “FFH” as an initial value is determined by the data arrangement order. Specifically, “FFH” is set as an initial value to the addresses of the various setting value storage areas 203e indicated by the data stored at addresses before “1207H” where “00H” is defined as data. Set. On the other hand, “00H” is set as an initial value in the addresses of the various setting value storage areas 203e indicated by the data stored at addresses subsequent to the address “1207H” in which “00H” is defined as data.

<Regarding Control Processing in Third Embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 35 and FIG. 36, various processes executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 in the third embodiment will be described. First, FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 in the third embodiment. In this jackpot end process (see FIG. 35), as with the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, set values for determining the state after the jackpot end are set in various set value storage areas 203e, and control related to the jackpot is performed. This is a process executed to reset a set value that has been set to be performed.

  Of the jackpot ending process (see FIG. 35), in each process of S1301 to S1312, the same processes as the processes of S1301 to S1312 of the jackpot ending process (see FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed. Then, in the jackpot ending process (see FIG. 35) in the third embodiment, when the process in S1312 is completed, the zero setting is replaced with the zero setting process (S1313) in the jackpot ending process (see FIG. 26) in the first embodiment. Process 2 (S1321) is executed. This zero setting process 2 (S1321) is a process for resetting the set values set in the various set value storage areas 203e to the initial values in order to perform control related to the jackpot.

  Here, the details of the zero setting process 2 (S1321) will be described with reference to FIG. Among the zero setting process 2 (S1321), in each process of S1501 to S1503, the same processes as the respective processes of S1501 to S1503 of the zero setting process (see FIG. 28) in the first embodiment are executed. The description is omitted.

  If it is determined in the processing of S1502 that the address data read from the transfer source (reading source) address is not “00H” (S1503: No), various setting value storage areas designated as the setting destination addresses in the processing of S1502 “FFH” is set to the address 203e as an initial value (S1511), and the process returns to S1501. On the other hand, if it is determined that the address data read in the process of S1502 is “00H” (S1503: Yes), the process proceeds to S1512. That is, the processes of S1501 to S1503 and S1511 are repeated until “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B).

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the initial value of the set value of the test signal is “FFH”. On the other hand, the initial value of the setting value (the setting value of the maximum number of rounds, the value of the winning number counter, etc.) other than the test signal setting value is “00H”. In order to collectively set these different initial values, test signal setting addresses are defined in order from the top address of the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B). The data is read from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B) until “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B). A process of setting “FFH” as an initial value at the data setting position (address) is looped. When “00H” is read, the loop is terminated and the process proceeds to S1512.

  Next, in the process of S1512, 1 is added to the address of the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B) set as the transfer source (read source) (S1512), and the address after the addition The address data stored in the RAM 203 is read out and set as a setting destination address for setting an initial value (S1513).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the address data read in the process of S1513 is “00H” (S1514). If it is determined that the read data is “00H”, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the read data is not “00H” (S1514: No), “00H” is set to the address set as the setting destination (S1515), and the process returns to S1512 again. In other words, unless “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B), it is defined in the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B). “00H” is set as an initial value in order to the existing addresses. Then, when “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B), it means that the initial values have been set for all setting destinations. End the process.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as setting items to be initialized at the end of jackpot, in addition to a setting value having an initial value “00H”, a setting value having an initial value “FFH” is set. Is also configured so that initialization can be performed in one process. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in setting the initial value of each setting value.

  In this embodiment, a setting value with an initial value “00H” and a setting value with an initial value “FFH” are provided. However, the initial values of the setting items are not limited to these values. , “0FH” may be set as an initial value, or “01H” may be set as an initial value.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the zero setting process 2 (see FIG. 36), when “00H” is read as data from the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34 (b)), Although it is configured to exit the loop process of setting “FFH” as an initial value in order to each setting destination address specified in the jackpot end initial value setting table 202j (see FIG. 34B), The conditions for exiting from the processing are not limited to this. The data that can be used as a condition for exiting the loop process may be data corresponding to the lower byte of the address where the setting is not likely to change when the gaming state is changed. For example, among the various set value storage areas 203e, the addresses “F09CH” to “F0FFH” are unused work areas as described above. Therefore, since the set value is not rewritten due to a change in the gaming state or the like, the lower byte (for example, “AAH” or “BBH”) of any of these addresses may be used as the end condition.

  Similarly, data setting processing in the first embodiment and the second embodiment (see FIG. 27), zero setting processing in the first embodiment (see FIG. 28), and zero setting processing 2 in the third embodiment. The condition for ending (see FIG. 36) is not limited to the case where “00H” is read as data. For example, the process is ended when “AAH” or “BBH” is read. You may comprise.

  Further, the initial values set in the zero setting process 2 (see FIG. 36) in the third embodiment are not limited to two types, and an arbitrary number of initial values may be provided.

  In addition, the data setting process in the first embodiment and the second embodiment (see FIG. 27), the zero setting process in the first embodiment (see FIG. 28), and the zero setting process 2 in the third embodiment (FIG. 36). In the case of ending the jackpot, all of them are executed to initialize the jackpot setting. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of times of normal symbol is 0 and the normal symbol shifts to the normal state, any of these processes may be used to erase the setting of the normal symbol.

  Also, the zero setting process in the first embodiment (see FIG. 28), the data setting process in the second embodiment (see FIG. 27), the zero setting process (see FIG. 28), and the zero setting process in the third embodiment. In 2 (see FIG. 36), the reading of one data and the setting of one data are alternately performed. On the other hand, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of data is read out collectively and the data read out collectively is set collectively.

  For example, in the zero setting process of the first embodiment (see FIG. 28), the address data stored in the transfer source address is read and set as the setting destination address (see S1502 in FIG. 28), and the read address data is If the data is other than “00H” (S1503: No), the process may return to the process of S1501 without shifting to the process of S1504.

  Specifically, each time a transfer source address is newly set by the processing of S1501, the address data stored in the transfer source address is stored in different general-purpose registers (general-purpose registers 210b1 to 210d2). To set the destination address. For example, first, data stored at the address set as the transfer source address by the process of S1501 is stored in the general-purpose register 210b1, and then stored at the address newly set as the transfer source address by the process of S1501 performed next. The stored data may be stored in the general-purpose register 210b2, for example. Thereafter, each time the transfer source address is updated by the processing of S1501, it is only necessary to store it sequentially in the general-purpose register 210c1, the general-purpose register 210c2, and the like.

  If it is determined in the processing of S1503 that the read address data is “00H”, “00H” is overwritten as data on all addresses set as the setting destination addresses, and the processing is terminated. What is necessary is just to comprise.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, six general-purpose registers 210b1, 210b2, 210c1, 210c2, 210d1, and 210d2 are provided as general-purpose registers for temporarily storing data. However, it is possible to increase the number of general-purpose registers so that more setting destination addresses can be set.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the first to third embodiments, the setting of the variation pattern, the setting during the jackpot, and the setting when the jackpot is ended when the jackpot is won are performed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. However, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to be performed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first to third embodiments, the game result setting table 202e, the state setting table 202f, and the like are provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the voice lamp control device 113 may be provided in the ROM 222.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the first to third embodiments, the various setting value storage areas 203e are provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound lamp control device 113 may be provided in the RAM 223.

  Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the slot machine and the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepacchi, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated, a display device that displays a fixed display of symbols after variably displaying a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for ball launching is not provided. Things. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop switch, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

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

<Feature A group> (End processing when 00H is read)
Control means for executing control of the game according to a predetermined control procedure, storage means for storing control data read by the control means, and specific data for which the control data read by the control means is predetermined. A control data discriminating unit that discriminates whether or not the control data is in accordance with the control procedure, wherein the control unit repeatedly reads out the control data and performs control based on the read control data. When executing the process, the read control process is terminated based on the fact that the read control data is determined to be the specific data by the control data determining means, and the process is executed according to the control procedure. A gaming machine A1 that is shifted to the above processing.

  According to the gaming machine A1, control of the game is executed by the control means according to a predetermined control procedure, the control data read by the control means based on the control procedure is stored in the storage means, and the read control data is stored in the storage means. Whether the data is predetermined specific data is determined by the control data determining means. When the control means executes a read control process in which the control data is repeatedly read and controlled based on the read control data, the control data determination is made that the read control data is predetermined specific data. Based on the determination by the means, the read control process is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process executed according to the control procedure.

  Thus, in the read control process, if specific data is read, the process proceeds to the next process, so there is no need to specify how many times the control data read and the control based on the read control data are repeated. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the execution of the number of times of control different from the number of repetitions to be performed by the read control process due to a mistake in the number of repetitions. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning.

  In the gaming machine A1, the control data alternately defines setting destination data indicating a setting destination for performing settings relating to the game and setting data for setting the setting destination indicated by the setting destination data The read control process reads data in the order defined in the control data, and sets the setting data to be read next in the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data. A gaming machine A2 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A1, the following effects are achieved. In other words, the setting data for setting the setting destination for setting the game and the setting data for setting the setting destination indicated by the setting destination data are alternately defined in the control data. The data is read by the read control process in the order defined by the control data, and the setting data to be read next is set in the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data.

  This reduces the processing load on the control means because it is not necessary to determine which data should be read next out of the data defined in the control data when reading the data. There is an effect that can be.

  The gaming machine A2 includes state change determining means for determining whether or not to change the gaming state, and the control data includes various setting values relating to the gaming state as the setting data. A gaming machine A3, which executes the read control process when it is determined by the state change determining means that the gaming state is to be changed.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A2, the following effects are produced. That is, whether or not to change the gaming state is determined by the state change determining means. Various setting values relating to the gaming state are defined in the control data as setting data. When it is determined by the state change determining means that the game state is to be changed, the reading control process is executed by the control means.

  Thereby, when a game state is changed, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning without setting a setting value to be set.

  In the gaming machines A1 to A3, the specific data is data different from any other data defined in the control data.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A1 to A3, the following effects are produced. That is, since the specific data is different from any other data defined in the control data, the same data as the specific data is not read before the specific data is read from the control data.

  Therefore, since the read control process is repeated until the specific data is read, it is possible to prevent the read control process from being terminated before all the control that should be performed by the read control process is executed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning without executing the control that should be executed.

  In the gaming machines A1 to A4, the specific data is defined at the end of the control data, the gaming machine A5.

According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A1 to A4, since the specific data is defined at the end of the control data, the control based on all other data defined in the control data is ensured. There is an effect that can be executed.
In any of the gaming machines A2 to A4, determination avoiding means for avoiding that the data read as the setting data in the read control processing is determined by the control data determining means as to whether or not it is the specific data. A gaming machine A6, comprising:
According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines described in any of the gaming machines A2 to A4, is the data read as the setting data in the reading control process being the specific data by the control data discriminating means? Since the determination avoidance means avoids the determination whether or not, even if the same data as the specific data is used as the setting data, it is possible to prevent the reading control process from being terminated. Therefore, there is an effect that the degree of freedom of data that can be used as setting data can be increased.

<Characteristic B group> (0 is sequentially set to the address stored in the table until 00H is read)
A control means for controlling a game according to a predetermined control procedure, and a storage means for storing a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations for the control means to make settings related to the game, the control means according to the control procedure The reading process for sequentially reading the setting destination data from the storage unit and the setting process for setting each predetermined setting value at the setting destination indicated by the setting destination data read by the reading process are repeatedly performed. A gaming machine B1 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine B1, in accordance with a predetermined control procedure, the storage unit stores a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations where the control unit that controls the game performs settings related to the game. A read process for sequentially reading the setting destination data from the storage unit according to the control procedure, and a setting process for setting each predetermined set value to the setting destination indicated by the setting destination data read by the read process are performed by the control unit. Repeatedly.

  Thereby, even if the setting value for setting in the setting destination data read by the reading process is not stored in the gaming machine, the predetermined setting value can be set by the setting process. Therefore, there is an effect that the amount of data stored in the predetermined set value can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine B1, the control means performs the setting process based on the read one setting destination data every time one setting destination data is read by the reading process. A gaming machine B2.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B1, every time one setting destination data is read by the reading process, the setting process is performed by the control unit based on the read one setting destination data. Therefore, there is an effect that the amount of data read by the reading process and set by the setting process can be minimized.

  In the gaming machine B1 or B2, the setting destination data is defined in the order of reading by the control means.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine B1 or B2, the following effects are produced. That is, since the setting destination data is defined in the order of reading by the control means, a process of determining which data out of the data stored in the storage means should be read next every reading process. There is no need to do. Therefore, there is an effect that the processing load of the control means can be reduced.

  In the gaming machines B1 to B3, the control unit is read by the determination unit that determines whether the setting destination data read by the reading process is predetermined specific data, and the determination unit. And an avoiding means for avoiding a process of setting a predetermined setting value at a setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data when it is determined that the setting destination data is predetermined specific data. Characteristic gaming machine B4.

  According to the gaming machine B4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines B1 to B3, the following effects are produced. That is, the determination unit determines whether the setting destination data read by the reading process is predetermined specific data. When the determination unit determines that the read setting destination data is predetermined specific data, a process of setting a predetermined setting value in the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data is avoided. Avoided by means.

  Thus, even if the number of times of repeating the reading process and the setting process is not defined in the control program, the reading process and the setting process can be repeated until the specific data is read. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the reading control process from being terminated before all the control that should be performed by the reading control process is executed due to a mistake in the number of repetitions. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning because the control that should be executed is not executed.

  In the gaming machine B4, the specific data is data different from any of the other setting destination data stored in the storage means.

  According to the gaming machine B5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B4, the following effects are achieved. That is, since the specific data is different from any of the other setting destination data stored in the storage unit, the same data as the specific data is not read before the specific data is read from the storage unit.

  Thereby, since the reading process and the setting process are repeated until the specific data is read, it is possible to prevent the process from being terminated before all the control that should be performed by the control unit is executed. Thereby, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning without executing the control to be executed.

  In the gaming machine B4 or B5, the specific data is defined at the end of the setting destination data.

  According to the gaming machine B6, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B4 or B5, since the specific data is defined at the end of the setting destination data, control based on all other setting destination data stored in the storage means There is an effect that can be executed reliably.

  In the gaming machine B4, the predetermined set value is provided with a first set value and a second set value different from the first set value, and the control means uses the control means to determine the control procedure. The first setting value is set in the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data and until the first determination that the setting destination data read in accordance with the above is the predetermined specific data. After the first determination that the setting destination data read according to the control procedure by the determination means is predetermined specific data, the setting destination data is read and read. The gaming machine B7 is characterized by repeating the process of setting the second setting value at the setting destination indicated by the setting destination data.

  According to the gaming machine B7, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine B4, the following effects are achieved. That is, the first set value and the second set value different from the first set value are provided as the predetermined set values. Until the setting destination data read by the determining means according to the control means is first determined to be predetermined specific data, the setting destination data is read and the first setting is indicated in the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data. The process of setting a value is repeated by the control means. After it is first determined that the setting destination data read according to the control procedure is predetermined specific data, the setting destination data is read and the second setting value is set in the setting destination indicated by the read setting destination data. This process is repeated by the control means.

  Thereby, there is no need to store the first set value and the second set value in association with the setting destination, so that it is possible to reduce the capacity of data stored in the storage unit.

<Feature C group> (Offset value is calculated from the jackpot random number, and the offset value is held during the jackpot)
In a gaming machine comprising a storage means for storing information relating to a game and a control means for performing control relating to a game, a gaming state determination means for determining a gaming state, and a gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means are predetermined. Game state setting means for setting based on the establishment of a condition, and the storage means includes setting data for setting a gaming state by the gaming state setting means and data necessary for selecting the setting data. Certain identification data are stored, a selection means for selecting identification data corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means from the storage means, and the identification data selected by the selection means Holding means for holding at least until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the gaming state setting means is held by the holding means. Gaming machine C1, characterized in that the setting data corresponding to the identification data are, and sets read from said storage means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  According to the gaming machine C1, the game state is determined by the game state determination means, setting data for setting the game state by the game state setting means, and identification data necessary for selecting the setting data are stored. Stored by means. Identification data corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit is selected from the storage unit by the selection unit, and the identification data selected by the selection unit is held by the holding unit until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Setting data corresponding to the identification data held by the holding means is read and set from the storage means by the gaming state setting means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Thereby, since the identification data corresponding to the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination unit is held by the holding unit, it is possible to suppress the acquisition of the gaming state determination method by the gaming state determination unit from the outside. . Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act to be controlled from the outside so as to determine a gaming state advantageous to the player for the gaming state determination means.

  In the gaming machine C1, the identification data is smaller in size than the setting data.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine C1, since the identification data is smaller in size than the setting data, the amount of data stored in the holding means is smaller than when the setting data is held by the holding means. There is an effect that it can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine C1 or C2, the storage means stores a plurality of state data for setting a gaming state from when the gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination means until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The identification data is stored in the storage means in association with each of the plurality of state data, and the state selection is performed by selecting and setting one state data from the plurality of state data The game machine C3 is characterized in that the selection means selects the identification data corresponding to the one state data selected by the state selection means.

  According to the gaming machine C3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C1 or C2, the following effects are produced. That is, the storage means stores a plurality of state data for setting the gaming state from when the gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination means until the predetermined condition is satisfied. Identification data is stored in the storage means in association with each of the plurality of state data. One state data is selected and set by the state selecting means from the plurality of state data.

  Thereby, when selecting the identification data by the selection means, it is only necessary to select the identification data stored in association with the one state data selected and set by the state selection means. There is an effect that the processing load can be reduced as compared with the case where the data is selected independently.

  In the gaming machine C1, when the gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination unit, the gaming machine C1 includes a state setting unit that sets a gaming state different from the determined gaming state until the predetermined condition is satisfied. A gaming machine C4 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effect played by the gaming machine C1, when the gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination means, a gaming state different from the determined gaming state is determined by the state setting means by the predetermined condition. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game until the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the gaming machines C1 to C3, acquisition means for acquiring random information based on establishment of a predetermined start condition, and whether or not to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous for the player based on the random information Lottery means for lottery, and the gaming state determination means is based on random information acquired by the acquisition means when it is determined by the lottery means to shift to the special gaming state. And the gaming state setting means sets the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means based on the end of the special gaming state. .

  According to the gaming machine C4, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines C1 to C3, the following effects are produced. That is, random information is acquired by the acquisition means based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and whether or not to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the random information is determined by the lottery means. To be judged. When it is determined that the lottery means shifts to the special gaming state, the gaming state determination means determines the gaming state based on the random information acquired by the acquisition means. Based on the completion of the special gaming state, the gaming state setting means sets the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means.

As a result, it is not necessary to hold the random information acquired by the acquisition means until the special gaming state is finished, so information corresponding to the special gaming state is acquired from the outside by random acts. It can be suppressed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act of inputting information corresponding to the special game state from the outside and shifting to the special game state.
In the gaming machine C3 or C4, the game machine C3 or C4 includes an acquisition unit that acquires random information based on establishment of a lottery condition, and a lottery unit that executes a lottery based on the random information acquired by the acquisition unit. The setting means sets a privilege gaming state advantageous to a player based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery executed by the lottery means has become a specific lottery result, and the gaming state determination means includes: When the lottery result of the lottery executed by the lottery means becomes the specific lottery result, a gaming state to be set after the bonus gaming state is ended based on the random information acquired by the acquiring unit The gaming state setting means determines the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means based on the end of the privilege gaming state. Gaming machine C6, characterized in that it shall be set to.
According to the gaming machine C6, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine C3 or C4, the following effects are produced. That is, random information is acquired by the acquisition unit based on the establishment of the lottery condition, and the lottery is executed by the lottery unit based on the random information acquired by the acquisition unit. Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery executed by the lottery means becomes a specific lottery result, the state setting means sets a privilege gaming state advantageous to the player. In addition, when the lottery result of the lottery executed by the lottery means becomes a specific lottery result, the game set after the bonus game state ends by the gaming state determination means based on the random information acquired by the acquisition means The state is determined. Based on the end of the privilege gaming state, the gaming state setting means sets the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means.
As a result, it is not necessary to hold the random information acquired by the acquisition means until the privilege gaming state is ended, so information corresponding to the privilege gaming state is acquired from the outside by random acts. It can be suppressed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act of inputting information corresponding to the privilege gaming state from the outside and shifting to the privilege gaming state.
In the gaming machine C6, the gaming machine C6 includes a discarding unit that discards the random information acquired by the acquiring unit based on the determination of the gaming state to be set after the bonus gaming state is ended by the gaming state determining unit. A gaming machine C7 characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine C7, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine C6, the random information acquired by the acquisition unit based on the fact that the gaming state to be set after the bonus gaming state is ended is determined by the gaming state determination unit. Is discarded by the discarding means, it is possible to reliably prevent the information corresponding to the privilege gaming state from being acquired from the outside after the discarding. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act of inputting information corresponding to the privilege gaming state from the outside and shifting to the special gaming state.

<Characteristic D group> (Reading data collectively and then setting data collectively)
Control means for controlling a game according to a predetermined control procedure, storage means for storing a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations for which the control means performs settings relating to the game, and setting destination data stored in the storage means A data storage area to be stored; and a determination unit that determines whether or not the setting destination data read by the control unit is predetermined specific data, the control unit according to the control procedure, A read storage process for reading the setting destination data from the storage means and storing the read setting destination data in the data storage area for a plurality of setting destination data, and the data storage area by the read storage process And batch setting processing for collectively setting a predetermined setting value at each setting destination indicated by a plurality of setting destination data stored in In the reading and storing process, the process proceeds to the collective setting process based on the fact that the read-out setting destination data is determined by the determining means as being predetermined specific data. Game machine D1.

  According to the gaming machine D1, in accordance with a predetermined control procedure, a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations where the control means for controlling the game performs settings relating to the game are stored by the storage means and stored in the storage means Setting destination data is stored in the data storage area. It is determined by the determining means whether the setting destination data read by the control means is predetermined specific data. According to the control procedure, the setting destination data is read from the storage means, and the process of storing the read setting destination data in the data storage area is repeated for a plurality of setting destination data, and the data is stored by the reading storage process. The control unit executes batch setting processing for setting predetermined setting values in batches to the setting destinations indicated by the plurality of setting destination data stored in the area. In the reading and storing process, the process proceeds to the collective setting process based on the determination unit determining that the read setting destination data is predetermined specific data.

  As a result, in the reading and storing process, if specific data is read, the process proceeds to the batch setting process. Therefore, in the reading and storing process, it is defined how many times the setting destination data is read and stored in the data storage area. There is no need. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the execution of the number of times of control different from the number of repetitions to be performed by the reading and storing process due to a mistake in the number of repetitions. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning.

  In the gaming machine D1, the specific data is data different from any of the other set destination data stored in the storage means.

  According to the gaming machine D2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine D1, the following effects are achieved. That is, since the specific data is different from any other data defined in the control data, the same data as the specific data is not read before the specific data is read from the control data.

  As a result, the reading and storing process is repeated until the specific data is read, so that it is possible to prevent the reading and storing process from being terminated before all the control that should be performed by the reading and storing process is executed. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from malfunctioning without executing the control that should be executed.

  In the gaming machine D1 or D2, the specific data is stored at the end of the setting destination data.

  According to the gaming machine D3, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine D1 or D2, since specific data is defined at the end of the setting destination data, control based on all other setting destination data stored in the storage means There is an effect that can be executed reliably.

  Each gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine Z1. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is placed in a winning opening arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through a prize opening), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  Each of the gaming machines is a slot machine, and the gaming machine Z2. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

Each gaming machine is a gaming machine Z3, which is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
<Others>
Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, change the state by setting setting values to a plurality of setting destinations for performing settings related to the gaming state when the gaming state is changed. In such a gaming machine, in order to set a setting value, a setting destination for setting the setting value and a setting value to be set for the setting destination are defined in advance in storage means such as a ROM, and the state is changed. Is set according to the contents defined in the storage means (for example, Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-000905).
However, among the plurality of setting destinations of such gaming machines, there may be setting destinations having common setting values. In this case, since the common setting values must be defined in the storage means as many as the number of setting destinations to which the setting values are set, the same data is defined a plurality of times, increasing the data amount of the storage means. There was a fear.
The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the amount of data.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 stores a plurality of control means for controlling a game according to a predetermined control procedure, and a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations for the control means to make settings related to the game A storage unit configured to read out the setting destination data from the storage unit in order according to the control procedure, and a setting destination indicated by the setting destination data read by the reading process to a predetermined destination The setting process for setting each of the set values is repeatedly performed.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1, wherein the control means sets the read setting destination data to one set destination data every time one set destination data is read by the reading process. Based on this, the setting process is performed.
The gaming machine according to the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine according to the technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the setting destination data is defined in the order of reading by the control means.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, in accordance with a predetermined control procedure, a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations in which the control means that controls the game performs settings related to the game are stored by the storage means. A read process for sequentially reading the setting destination data from the storage unit according to the control procedure, and a setting process for setting each predetermined set value to the setting destination indicated by the setting destination data read by the read process are performed by the control unit. Repeatedly.
Thereby, even if the setting value for setting in the setting destination data read by the reading process is not stored in the gaming machine, the predetermined setting value can be set by the setting process. Therefore, there is an effect that the amount of data stored in the predetermined set value can be reduced.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, every time the setting destination data is read by the reading process, the read setting destination data is 1 Since the setting process is performed by the control unit based on the above, there is an effect that the data amount read by the reading process and set by the setting process can be minimized.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effect is obtained. That is, since the setting destination data is defined in the order of reading by the control means, a process of determining which data out of the data stored in the storage means should be read next every reading process. There is no need to do. Thereby, there is an effect that the processing load of the control means can be reduced.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
110 Main controller (control means)
202 ROM (storage means)
202h jackpot end clear table (memory means)
202j jackpot end initial value setting table (storage means)
S1502, S1513 Read processing S1504, S1511, S1515 Setting processing

Claims (2)

Control means for controlling the game according to a predetermined control procedure;
As control data to be used for control by the control means, it comprises storage means for storing at least a setting destination data group composed of a plurality of setting destination data indicating setting destinations for setting related to a game,
The control means includes
In accordance with the control procedures, and the read out process of reading the setting target data from said stored set destination data group in the storage means in order,
By the reading out processing for each of the first set destination data is read, the setting destination indicated by the read setting target data, and repeatedly performing setting processing for setting the common setting a predetermined A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising storage means for storing the control means .

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