JP6031748B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines represented by pachinko machines and slot machines.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, various effect images are displayed on display means such as a liquid crystal display device to improve the interest of the game.

  Some of these gaming machines control a game by a main control device (main control means) and a sub-control device (secondary control means). In such a gaming machine, for example, the main control device performs main control of a game such as a lottery for giving a game value, and the sub control device such as a payout control device or an audio lamp control device performs the main control device. Based on the command transmitted from, control such as display on the display means is performed.

  In the sub-control device of the gaming machine exemplified above, when a predetermined condition is established based on a command transmitted from the main control device, a game operation suggestion that suggests the progress of the game to the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like. Some are configured to display. This game operation suggestion is an effect in which a predetermined profit is given to a player as a result of the game when a game as suggested by a liquid crystal display device or the like is played by the player. It is.

JP 2010-213835 A

  Recently, however, fraudulent activity using an unauthorized substrate called a “hanging substrate” has been reported. In this fraudulent act, a fraudulent board is hung (attached with a fraudulent “hanging board”) between the main control device and the sub-control device, and an improper gaming operation is suggested. Specifically, a circuit that illegally generates a command that is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit and triggers a predetermined condition is provided in the “hanging board”. It is output to the control device, and the sub control device is made to suggest an illegal game operation. In game halls and the like, there has been a problem that a large amount of damage has been caused by fraudulent acts using this "hanging board".

The present invention has been made to solve the above illustrated problem or the like, and aims to provide a game machine capable of suppressing cheating.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is a main control means for performing a main control of a game, a slave control means for controlling a game based on a command from the master control means, and a slave control thereof. Effect execution means for performing an effect based on an instruction from the means, wherein the main control means is a main lottery means for performing a lottery to give a player a predetermined game value, and the main side Command generating means for generating at least a lottery result command according to the lottery result by the lottery means, and command transmitting means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generating means to the slave control means, and the slave control A means for determining a lottery result by the main lottery means based on the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmitting means; and the lottery result by the determining means If it is determined that the result is the first lottery result, the slave side lottery means for lottering whether to set a suggestion period during which a game action suggesting effect that suggests the progress of the game that is advantageous to the player can be executed, When the lottery result that the suggestion period is set by the side lottery means is obtained, the suggestion period is set, and the game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the game to the player in the suggestion period Suggestion execution means for causing the effect execution means to perform based on establishment, and the command generation means of the main control means includes a first lottery corresponding to at least the first lottery result among the lottery result commands. A conversion means for converting a result command by a predetermined conversion method to generate a first lottery conversion command when the lottery result of the main lottery means becomes the first lottery result, and the conversion means Therefore, when the first lottery conversion command is received, the determination means of the sub control means determines the first lottery conversion command as the first lottery. A restoration method determining means for determining a restoration method used to restore to a result command; and when the first lottery conversion command is received by the slave control means, the first lottery conversion command is converted to the restoration method. A restoration means for restoring the first lottery result command by the restoration method determined by the decision means, and a command obtained by restoring the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means of the main control means by the restoration means is When it becomes the first lottery result command, it is determined that the lottery result is the first lottery result, and the command generator of the main control means The conversion means provided in the stage at least converts the first lottery result command to generate a first first lottery conversion command, converts the first lottery result command, And a second conversion method for generating a second first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command. The second conversion method is different from the first lottery result command. When any one of the other commands is converted, the same command as the first first lottery conversion command is generated, and the conversion method determining means of the main control means can change the setting. A first operation unit that determines the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation unit, and the restoration method determination unit of the sub control unit includes a second operation unit that can change the setting. , Installation of the second operating means The game machine determines the restoration method according to the power supply means for supplying power supply voltage to the main control means and the slave control means, and according to the setting of the first operation means. When the first operation means and the second operation means are set so that the conversion method and the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means correspond, the power supply voltage from the power supply means Is supplied to both the main control means and the sub control means so that the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means and the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means become incompatible. In addition, when the first operation means and the second operation means are set, the power supply voltage from the power supply means is not supplied to both the main control means and the slave control means. Is.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, further comprising display means for displaying an effect display mode as at least a part of the effect.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the main control means for performing the main control of the game, the slave control means for controlling the game based on the command from the master control means, and the instruction from the slave control means And an effect execution means for performing an effect on the basis, wherein the main control means is a main lottery means for performing a lottery to give a player a predetermined game value, and a lottery result by the main side lottery means A command generation means for generating at least a lottery result command in response to the command, and a command transmission means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generation means to the slave control means, wherein the slave control means includes the command Based on the lottery result command transmitted from the transmission means, the determination means for determining the lottery result by the main lottery means, and the determination means, the lottery result is the first lottery result. If it is discriminated, a lottery lottery means for lotting whether to set a suggestion period during which a game action suggesting effect suggesting the progress of the game that is advantageous to the player can be set, and a suggestion period by the slave lottery means When the lottery result is set, the suggestion period is set, and the game action suggestion effect suggesting the progress of the game to the player in the suggestion period is based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Suggestion execution means to be executed by the execution means, and the command generation means of the main control means outputs at least a first lottery result command corresponding to at least the first lottery result among the lottery result commands. When the lottery result of the side lottery means becomes the first lottery result, the conversion means for converting by a predetermined conversion method to generate the first lottery conversion command, and the conversion means are used. A conversion method determining means for determining a conversion method, and when the first lottery conversion command is received, the determination means of the slave control means restores the first lottery conversion command to the first lottery result command. A restoration method determining means for determining a restoration method to be used, and when the first lottery conversion command is received by the slave control means, the first lottery conversion command is determined by the restoration method determining means. A restoration means for restoring the first lottery result command by the restored restoration method, and the command obtained by restoring the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means of the main control means by the restoration means is the first lottery result. When it becomes a command, it is determined that the lottery result is the first lottery result, and the conversion provided in the command generation means of the main control means The means converts at least the first lottery result command to generate a first first lottery conversion command, converts the first lottery result command, and converts the first lottery result command to the first first lottery result command. And a second conversion method for generating a second first lottery conversion command different from the conversion command, and the second conversion method is any of other commands different from the first lottery result command. When the command is converted, the same command as the first first lottery conversion command is generated, and the conversion method determining means of the main control means has a first operation means whose setting can be changed. The conversion method is determined in accordance with the setting of the first operation means, and the restoration method determination means of the slave control means has a second operation means capable of changing the setting, and the second operation means Depending on the settings of the restoration The game machine has a power supply means for supplying a power supply voltage to the main control means and the sub-control means, and the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means. When the first operation means and the second operation means are set so as to correspond to the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means, the power supply voltage from the power supply means is set to the main control means. And the sub control means, and the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means and the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means are incompatible. When the operation means and the second operation means are set, the power supply voltage from the power supply means is not supplied to both the main control means and the slave control means. Therefore, there is an effect that fraud can be suppressed.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the gaming machine of the first aspect, the following effect can be obtained. That is, it has a display means for displaying the effect display mode as at least a part of the effect. Therefore, there is an effect that various effects can be provided to the player.

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. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation production screen of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of various counters. (A) is a diagram schematically showing a normal hit random number table, (b) is a diagram schematically showing a special lose random number table, and (c) is a schematic illustration of a jackpot random number table. FIG. (A) is a comparison table between the value of the first machining condition memory and the stop type command at the time of special loss machined according to the value of the first machining condition memory, and (b) is the first machining condition. FIG. 10C is a target table of memory values and unprocessed condition commands, and FIG. 8C is a comparison between the values of the second process condition memory and the condition commands processed according to the values of the second process condition memory. It is a table. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of RAM which an audio | voice lamp control apparatus has. (A) is the figure which showed the AT generation | occurrence | production random number table typically, (b) is the figure which showed the AT continuation random number table typically. It is the figure which showed the path | route of the drive voltage (+ 24V) supplied to a power supply device. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the normal symbol change start process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the normal symbol start winning process which is executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol fluctuation | variation process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the process condition setting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the NMI interruption process performed by MPU in the main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the process condition initial setting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is the flowchart which showed the main 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 a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in an audio | voice 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 normal symbol stop classification setting process performed by MPU in an audio | voice lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the AT time normal fluctuation frequency setting process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the AT continuation determination process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the decoding condition reset process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the normal symbol fluctuation | variation display process performed by MPU in an audio lamp control apparatus. (A) is the figure which showed the list of the normal symbol stop classification commands stored in ROM of the main controller in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is the value of 1st process condition memory, and 1st process It is a contrast table with the normal symbol stop type command after processing on the 1st processing conditions according to the value of condition memory. It is the flowchart which showed the normal symbol change start process performed by MPU in a main controller in 2nd Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the normal symbol stop classification setting process performed by MPU in a sound lamp control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 29, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described as a first embodiment. 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 and winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 630, 640, 650a and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 5) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame (glass door frame) 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof 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 effect pattern of the variable display (variation effect) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or changing the effect content at the reach effect. Operated.

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. For example, on the periphery of the window portion 14c, there are provided electrical decoration portions 29 to 33 that incorporate 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 flashes 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.

  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 seen on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (see FIG. 2) ) Can be visually recognized from the front 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 balls for nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a first normal winning opening 63, Second ordinary winning opening 630, first winning opening (first starting opening) 64, second winning opening (second starting opening) 640, first variable winning apparatus 65, second variable winning apparatus 650, variable display apparatus The unit 80 and the like are assembled and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The normal winning port 63, the second normal winning port 630, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the variable display device unit 80 are obtained by router processing. It is disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 and is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with a wood screw or the like. 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 rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  A first 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 a main control device 110 (see FIG. 5) to be described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a indicate whether or not the normal symbol is changed by indicating whether or not the normal change is performed in accordance with the entry to the first or second normal winning opening 63, 630 (normal winning) by the lighting state. The symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed for the normal winning is displayed as a lit state as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, or the first normal winning port 63 and the second normal winning port 630 are entered. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls that have not been changed (reserved balls) among the balls that have been won (ordinary winning), is indicated by the lighting state. In addition, a special symbol change display is performed by indicating by lighting whether or not a special change is being performed in association with the entry to the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 (start winning prize). In addition, as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, a symbol corresponding to the result of the lottery performed for the start winning is indicated by a lighting state. The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37a is comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, The various game states of the pachinko machine 10 can be suggested with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color.

  In the pachinko machine 10, in the lottery performed for entering the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640, whether or not a big hit is determined (a big win lottery) is performed. In this pachinko machine 10, one type of “2R jackpot” is prepared as a jackpot. Here, “2R jackpot” is a jackpot of 2 rounds. The LED 37a indicates whether or not the lottery result is a big hit as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation.

  In the pachinko machine 10, only one type of jackpot is prepared, but a plurality of jackpot types may be prepared. For example, a jackpot type having a maximum number of rounds greater than 2 (eg, 15 rounds), a “high probability state” (ie, a state in which the jackpot probability is increased), a jackpot type that is granted after the jackpot is finished, and a “low probability state” Of these, a jackpot type or the like that is assigned after the jackpot is completed may be prepared.

  The “high probability state” here refers to a time when a so-called probability change (probability change) is in progress, in other words, a state of a game that easily shifts to a special game state. In the high-probability state (probability change), the probability of hitting a second symbol (ordinary symbol), which will be described later, increases, and the electric accessory 64a associated with the first entrance 64 or the electric attachment associated with the second entrance 640 A game in which a ball can easily enter the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 is facilitated by the opening of the accessory 640a (the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 is opened). Includes state.

  On the other hand, the “low probability state” means a time when the probability change is not in progress, and a state where the jackpot probability is a normal state, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than the probability change. Also, the short-time state (mid-time) in the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) is increased, It becomes easy for the balls to easily enter the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 by easily opening the electric accessories 64 a and 640 a associated with the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640. The state of the game.

  In addition, instead of changing the winning probability of the second symbol, the time when the electric accessories 64a and 640a associated with the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 are opened according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. Or it is good also as what changes the frequency | count that the electrically-driven accessories 64a and 640a open | release at one time in a 2nd design. For example, in the low-probability state, the short-time state and the high-probability state, the opening times of the electric accessories 64a and 640a associated with the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 are longer than those in other game states. It may be in a state. Moreover, the short time state and the high probability state in the low probability state may be a state in which the number of times that the electric accessory is released per hit in the second symbol is larger than in other game states.

  Above the game area, a first normal winning port 63 and a second normal winning port 630 are arranged side by side. First, the first ordinary winning opening 63 is provided with a first ordinary winning switch (not shown), and a second passing through the first ordinary winning opening 63 is detected by the first ordinary winning switch. The change display of the symbol (ordinary symbol) is performed for a fixed time (for example, 20 seconds), and 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls. The second ordinary winning opening 630 is configured in the same manner as the first ordinary winning opening 63. That is, a second normal winning switch (not shown) is provided, and when the ball passing through the second normal winning opening 63 is detected by the switch, the variation display of the second symbol is performed for a certain time (for example, 20 seconds). At the same time, 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the center portion of the game area below the first ordinary winning opening 63 and the second ordinary winning opening 630 (the lower side in FIG. 2). In the variable display device unit 80, a second symbol display area Db for performing variable display of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) by using a ball (ordinary winning) as a trigger to the first ordinary winning port 63 and the second ordinary winning port 630. (Refer to FIG. 4) and entering the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 (start winning prize) as a trigger, the 3rd design ( There is provided a third symbol display device 81 comprising a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply abbreviated as “display device”) provided with a third symbol variation display area Dm (see FIG. 4) for performing variable display of special symbols. It has been. 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 is composed of an 8-inch large liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device 114 (see FIG. 5) to be described later, for example, left, middle and right The three symbol rows are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main control device 110 is performed by the first symbol display device 37, whereas the display of the first symbol display device 37 is performed. The decorative display is performed accordingly. Instead of the display device, for example, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using a reel or the like. The specific display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Further, in one area (second symbol display area Db) of the third symbol display device 81, the display content is controlled by a display control device 114 (see FIG. 5) to be described later, so that one normal symbol (second symbol) is displayed. Is displayed. The normal symbol is composed of two symbols, “☆ (Hoshi)” which is a winning symbol, and “− (horizontal line)” which is a lost symbol, and these symbols are alternately displayed to display the third symbol display device 81. Normal symbols are variably displayed on the display screen. When the variation display in the second symbol display area Ds hits and stops (determined display) in the symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “☆”), the pachinko machine 10 Either the object 64a or the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time (1.2 s). In addition, when the variation display in which the winning symbol is stopped is performed based on the entrance to the first normal winning opening 63, the electric accessory 64a associated with the first entrance 64 is activated, and the winning symbol is displayed. When the stopped variation display is performed based on the entry of the second normal winning opening 630, the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entering opening 640 is activated.

  The normal symbol variation display performed based on the entry to the first ordinary winning opening 63 and the normal symbol variation display performed based on the entry to the second ordinary winning opening 630 are both normal. The same variation pattern is performed for the same time (in this embodiment, 20 seconds). For this reason, the player uses the second symbol display to indicate which of the first normal winning port 63 and the second normal winning port 630 the normal symbol variation display is caused by the normal winning. It cannot be determined from the display of the region Db. In addition, the time when the symbol is displayed in the second symbol display area Db and one of the first and second electric accessories 64a, 640 is opened is as short as 1.2 s. For this reason, in a normal game, after confirming that the first or second electric combination 64a, 640 has been opened, the game is directed to one of the entrances 64, 640 accompanied by the opened electric combination. The ball does not reach the entrance during the opening period.

  On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, in the AT mode (“AT” is an abbreviation of AssistTime) set under a predetermined condition, during the variable display of displaying the normal winning stop symbol in the second symbol display area Db In this way, a game action suggestion is performed. The game action suggestion in the present embodiment is an effect that gives a predetermined profit to the player as the player advances the game as suggested by the game action suggestion.

  In the present embodiment, the second symbol display area Db during the variable display is displayed on the first entrance 64 side (the left side in FIG. 2) or the second entrance 640 side ( An effect of moving to the right side of FIG. 2 and approaching one winning opening is performed as a game operation suggestion. This effect suggests to the player that one of the first and second entrances 64 and 640 that is closer to the second symbol display area Db is opened. In accordance with this suggestion, the player can almost certainly win the first or second entrance 64, 640 by hitting the ball earlier than the entrance opens. Therefore, when the variation display of the second symbol display area Db is performed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the game operation is suggested and to enhance the interest of the game.

  When the ball enters the first normal winning opening 63 before the stop symbol (any one of the normal winning symbol and the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, or When entering the second ordinary winning opening 630, the number of entering the first ordinary winning opening 63 and the number of entering the second ordinary winning opening 630 are reserved up to a maximum of eight times, It is shown by the first symbol display device 37 and also on the display screen (holding display area Ds) of the third symbol display device 81. The first symbol display device and the third symbol display device 81 display the total number of holding times of the first normal winning port 63 and the second normal winning port 630, and the individual holding times of the respective normal winning ports 63 and 630. Is not displayed. This prevents the player from knowing which of the normal winning openings 63 and 630 the variable display displayed in the second symbol display area Db is based on. Because. In the holding display area Ds in FIG. 4A, six holding symbols (in this embodiment, a helmet symbol) indicate that there are six holding times (there are six holding balls). Yes.

  Note that the variation display of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) is performed using a part of the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 (second symbol display region Db) as in the present embodiment. In addition to the above, a second symbol display device having a plurality of lamps may be provided, and the plurality of lamps may be switched on and off. Similarly, lamps are provided for the maximum number of reserved balls of the first and second ordinary winning holes 63 and 630a, and the same number of lamps as the total number of times of holding are turned on, whereby the first and second ordinary winning holes 63 are provided. , 630 may be indicated.

  On the left side of the variable display device unit 80 (left side in FIG. 2), a first entrance (start winning prize opening) 64 is provided. The electric accessory 64a associated with the first entrance 64 is normally closed, and closes the upper portion of the first entrance 64 together with a plurality of nails above the first entrance 64. . For this reason, the first entrance 64 is normally in a closed state (a closed state) where a ball cannot win or is difficult to win. On the other hand, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second symbol display area Db by the variation display performed based on the ball entering the first normal winning opening 63, the electric accessory 64a 1.2 s) Open state. In this case, the first entrance 64 is in an open state (open state) in which a game ball can enter from between the electric accessory 64a and the nail.

  When a ball enters the first entrance 64 (normal winning), a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance 64 switch is turned on. Due to the turning on, the main control device 110 makes a big winning lottery, and the special symbol variation display is started (started) in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81. Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol variation display is stopped, the display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the third symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. ) Is stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 of the third symbol display device 81. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  Further, on the right side of the variable display device unit 80 (right side in FIG. 2), a second entrance (start winning entrance) 640 configured in the same manner as the first entrance 64 is disposed. The electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is normally configured to be in a closed state, and closes above the second entrance 640 together with a plurality of nails above the second entrance 640. . For this reason, the second entrance 640 is normally in a closed state (closed state) where a ball cannot win or is difficult to win. On the other hand, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the second symbol display area Db by the variable display performed based on the ball entering the second ordinary winning opening 630 (ordinary winning), the electric accessory 640a is displayed. Is opened for a predetermined time (1.2 s). In this case, the second entrance 640 is in an open state (open state) in which a game ball can enter from between the electric accessory 640a and the nail.

  When a ball enters the second entrance 640, a second entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, which is caused by turning on the second entrance switch. The main control device 110 draws a big hit, and the variable display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 is started (started). Then, after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the fluctuation display is stopped, the display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37, and the third symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed as the third symbol display. The display is stopped on the active line L1 of the device 81. The first entrance 64 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

  Here, as described above, the player determines which of the first normal winning port 63 and the second normal winning port 630 the change display of the normal symbol is based on. It cannot be determined from the display of the two symbol display area Db. In addition, the time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the second symbol display area Db and one of the first and second electric accessories 64a, 640 is opened is as short as 1.2 s. For this reason, in a normal game, after confirming that the first or second electric combination 64a, 640 has been opened, the game is directed to one of the entrances 64, 640 accompanied by the opened electric combination. Even if the hitting is started, the opening period of the first or second electric accessory 64a, 640a ends before the ball reaches the entrance 64,640. That is, even after starting to hit one of the entrances 64 and 640 after confirming that the first or second electric accessory 64a or 640a is opened, each entrance 64 is caused by that hit. , 640 won't win.

  Further, by hitting the center frame 86 in the center of the game area, which is disposed between the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640, the balls are distributed to the left and right by the center frame 86, Although it is possible to aim at both the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640, in this case, since the hit balls are dispersed to the left and right, the start winning prizes are respectively obtained at the first and second entrances 64 and 640. The probability of being established is about one-half that of a case where the player enters one of the entrances 64 and 640.

  For this reason, when the symbol hits the second symbol display area Db and the symbol is stopped and displayed, the player himself or herself predicts which entrance 64 or 640 will be in the open state and predicted that the entrance will be in the open state. It is also possible to make a hit with a mouth (entrance 64, 640), hit the center frame 86, and randomly distribute the left and right to the first and second entrances 64, 640. It is possible to provide a game that can be aimed evenly according to the player's preference.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening 64, and a horizontally elongated first large opening (first specific winning port) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. . Specifically, the first variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the first large opening 65a, and a first large opening for driving to open / close forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And a solenoid (not shown). The first large opening 65a is normally in a closed state (a closed state) where a ball cannot win or is difficult to win. When a “big hit” occurs based on a winning at the first entrance 64, the first large opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate downward, and the ball enters the first large opening 65a. An open state (open state) that is easy to win is temporarily formed, and the open state and the normal closed state are alternately repeated.

  Further, a second variable winning device 650 configured in the same manner as the first variable winning device 65 is disposed below the second winning hole 640 (on the lower side in FIG. 2). The second variable winning device 650 has a second large opening 650a. When a “big hit” is generated based on a winning at the second ball opening 640, the second large opening 650a is opened and closed (open state). And an operation of alternately repeating the normal closed state) are performed in the same manner as the first variable winning device 65.

  In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to become a big hit stop symbol. The stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. As this special gaming state, among the large opening 65a and 650a that are normally closed, there is a starting opening (the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640) where there was a starting prize that triggered a big hit. The corresponding one repeats opening and closing at a predetermined time.

  The opening / closing operation of the first large opening 65a and the second large opening 650a can be repeated at most two times (two rounds). 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.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. For example, when the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the first large opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the sphere is first opened while the first large opening 65a is opened. A gaming state in which the second large opening 650a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a prize is entered into the mouth 65a may be formed as a special gaming state. Further, when the specific winning opening provided on the game board 13 is only one of the first large opening 65a and the LED 37a corresponding to the jackpot is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the first large opening is provided. A gaming state in which the mouth 65a repeats opening and closing at predetermined time intervals a predetermined number of times may be formed as a special gaming state.

  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, 630, 640, 650a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out opening 66. 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.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the display content of the variation effect displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 is demonstrated. FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining the variation effect screen of the third symbol display device 81, and is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen in a normal time. FIG. 4B is a diagram for explaining the variation effect screen of the third symbol display device 81, and is a schematic diagram showing an actual display screen at the time of executing the game action suggestion. FIGS. 4A and 4B schematically show the display screen area division setting and the effective line setting together.

  The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols consisting of 10 types of character symbols corresponding to the numbers from “0” to “9”, and one type of sub symbol formed smaller than this main symbol (in this embodiment). , Shell picture). These main symbols and sub symbols constitute a symbol row by arranging main symbols in ascending or descending order of numbers and arranging sub symbols between the main symbols.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 5) described later is a big hit, a variation effect in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed on the third symbol display device 81. In other words, the jackpot is configured to occur after the fluctuating effects are over.

  The display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into three areas. One is the third symbol variation display area Dm, one is the second symbol display area Db, and the other is the hold display area Ds.

  The third symbol variation display region Dm is a region where a variation effect in which the third symbol is variably displayed is displayed. The third symbol variation display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 of left, middle, and right, and three symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. Is done. 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.

  Further, in the third symbol variation display area Dm, the third symbols are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. Accordingly, a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 levels are displayed in the third symbol variation display area Dm.

  Here, the middle part of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is set as an effective line L1, and in each game (variation effect), the effective lines are in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2. The third symbol is stopped and displayed on L1. If the combination of jackpot symbols (the same main symbol combination in the present embodiment) is arranged on the effective line L1 when the third symbol is stopped, the jackpot effect is performed.

  The second symbol display area Db is an area for displaying a normal symbol (second symbol), and is a region in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. As described above, the normal symbol of the pachinko machine 10 is composed of two symbols, a winning symbol “☆ (Hoshi)” and a lost symbol “-(horizontal line)”. These symbols are displayed alternately and a variable display is performed in the second symbol display area Db.

  When a predetermined time (20 s) has elapsed since the start of the variable display, each time the normal symbol is displayed, the normal symbol is either the winning symbol “☆” or the lost symbol “-”. Is done. If a winning symbol “☆” is displayed during the stop display of the normal symbol, it becomes a winning and one of the first or second starting ports 64 and 640 is opened for a predetermined time (1.2 s).

  On the other hand, if a lost symbol “-” is displayed during the stop display of the normal symbol, it is lost, and the first or second start port 64, 640 is kept closed. In the pachinko machine 10, two types of losing, normal losing and special losing, are prepared as losing in the normal symbol variation display. However, in any case, the losing symbol “-” is displayed when stopped. Is done.

  When the loss symbol “-”, which is a special loss stop symbol, is displayed in the second symbol display area Db, the pachinko machine 10 enters the AT mode with a predetermined probability. Here, AT is a period during which a game action suggestion that suggests the progress of a game is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 or the like based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The AT mode is a gaming state when an AT is set for the pachinko machine 10.

  In the AT mode, the display mode of the normal symbol variation display in which the winning symbol “☆” is stopped and displayed is different from that in the normal mode (that is, in the non-AT mode).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 4B, details of the game action suggestion performed when the symbol “☆” is stopped and displayed in the second symbol display area Db in the AT mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the game operation suggestion of the pachinko machine 10 moves the second symbol display area Db on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol (second symbol). The first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 is moved closer to the one that is released when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, when an effect is made in which the second symbol display area Db approaches the first entrance 64 on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81, after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the first entrance 64 is displayed. When the opening is suggested and an effect of approaching the second entrance 640 is performed, the opening of the second entrance 640 is suggested after the normal symbol stop display.

  As described above, the time for one of the first and second entrances 64 and 640 to be open for a single stop symbol “☆” stop display is as short as 1.2 s. In a normal game, even if a ball is started toward the opened entrance 64 or 640 after confirming that the first or second entrance 64 or 640 has been opened, a winning is made at that entrance. I can't let you.

  On the other hand, when a game action suggestion is made, a game entrance is suggested before the winning symbol “☆” is stopped and displayed. It can be performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that when one of the first and second entrances 64 and 640 is opened as a result of the winning symbol “☆” being stopped and displayed by suggesting the game operation, The probability of winning a prize can be increased.

  The AT mode ends when the normal symbol variation effect is performed a predetermined number of times (15 times in the present embodiment) after the AT mode is set. Also, when a big hit occurs in the AT mode, the AT mode is extended (continuation, resetting) with a predetermined probability, and from there, the AT mode is extended until the regular symbol variation effect is performed a predetermined number of times. . Thereby, as a result of the AT mode being extended by the jackpot, it is possible to make the player expect that the game action is frequently suggested. On the other hand, if the extension of the AT mode is not set, the process ends even before the regular symbol variation effect is performed a predetermined number of times.

  Returning to FIG. 4A, the description will be continued. The hold display area Ds indicates the number of held balls, which is the number of balls that have not been executed (holding balls) among the balls that have entered (ordinary winning) the first ordinary winning opening 63 and the second ordinary winning opening 630. This is the area to be displayed. While the variable display is being performed in the second symbol display area Db (the first symbol display device 37), the ball has entered one of the first normal winning port 63 and the second winning port 630 (normal winning). In this case, the number of balls entered is held up to a maximum of 8 times together with the number of balls entered at the other ordinary winning opening, and the number of balls held is indicated in the hold display area Ds. In the holding display area Ds, the total number of holding times of the first normal winning port 63 and the second normal winning port 630 is displayed, and the individual holding times of the respective normal winning ports 63 and 630 are not displayed. This prevents the player from knowing which of the normal winning openings 63 and 630 the variable display displayed in the second symbol display area Db is based on. Because.

  In the holding display area Ds, one holding symbol (a symbol of a helmet) is displayed for each holding ball number, and the number of holding balls is displayed according to the display number of the holding symbol. That is, when one reserved symbol is displayed in the reserved display area Ds, it indicates that the number of reserved balls is one, and when eight reserved symbols are displayed, the number of reserved balls is eight. Indicates that there is. In addition, when no holding symbol is displayed in the holding display area Ds, the number of holding balls is 0, that is, there is no holding ball. The player can grasp the total number of held balls that are held at that time from the number of held balls displayed in the holding display area Ds. In the hold display area Ds in FIG. 4A, the number of hold balls is 6 due to the 6 hold symbols.

  The change display of the normal symbol applied to the holding ball is consumed in order from the earliest time when the first normal winning opening 63 and the second normal winning opening 630 are won. It is irregular depending on the momentum of the hit ball and the nail provided on the game board 13 to which of the first ordinary winning opening 63 and the second ordinary winning opening 630 arranged side by side. The order in which the balls are awarded to the first ordinary winning opening 63 and the second ordinary winning opening 630 is also irregular. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine which of the normal winning openings 63 and 630 the variable display displayed in the second symbol display area Db is based on. be able to.

  In this manner, the normal symbol (second symbol) is displayed in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 in response to the winning of the first ordinary winning symbol 63 or the second ordinary winning symbol 64. The player is notified of the result of the normal winning lottery according to the result of the variation effect of the normal symbol. In the AT mode, the game operation suggestion that is performed in the middle of the variation effect that is a normal hit, the player can have a high sense of expectation that can be a start winning prize that becomes a big hit opportunity, interest in the game Can be increased.

  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 is composed of an 8-bit microcomputer, and a ROM 202 storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 201, and various data temporarily when executing the control program stored in the ROM 202. A RAM 203 that is a memory for storing, a random number generation circuit 206 that generates random numbers, a first ID ROM 207 that stores the manufacturing number of the pachinko machine 10, and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit and a timer circuit are incorporated. ing.

  In order for the main control device 110 to instruct the sub control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate, various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device. In this embodiment, various commands are composed of 2 bytes, and the first byte as 8-bit parallel data via the main control device 110 and the input / output ports 205, 215, and 225 of the sub control device, The data is transmitted in only one direction from the main control device 110 to the sub control device in order of the second byte.

  In the present embodiment, when the main controller 110 instructs the sub controller to operate, various commands for that purpose are temporarily stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203. Then, the set various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device when the external output processing (S801) of the main processing (see FIG. 21) is subsequently executed.

  The main control device 110 executes main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as lottery (normal lottery) of display results in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 and jackpot lottery.

  The ROM 202 includes, as fixed value data used for controlling these processes, a normal hit random number table 202a1 used for the normal winning lottery, a special lose random number table 202a2 used for determining the special lose in the normal winning lottery, and the big hit The big hit random number table 202a3 used for the lottery is stored at least.

  Further, the RAM 203 has various random number counters 203a for controlling main processes of the pachinko machine 10 (normal winning lottery, jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, etc.). Is provided.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7, various random number counters 203a provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 and various tables 202a stored in the ROM 202 will be described. First, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an outline of various counters.

  The first winning random number counter C1 is used for the normal winning lottery and the display setting of the second symbol display area Db of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and the initial value setting of the second winning random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is used for. The jackpot lottery and the display settings of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are used to set initial values of the second hit random number counter C2 and the second hit random number counter C2 used for the jackpot lottery. A second initial value random number counter CINI2 to be used is used. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at intervals of 2 milliseconds, which is an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), or at intervals of 4 milliseconds in the main process (see FIG. 21), for example. Furthermore, some counters are updated irregularly during the main process. The updated value of each counter is appropriately stored in a counter buffer 203b set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203.

  The counter buffer 203b is an area for storing the updated value of each counter, and the MPU 201 uses the value stored in the counter buffer 203b at the counter update timing for each counter. Update the counter.

  The RAM 203 is provided with a holding ball storage area 203c including eight holding areas 203c1 to 203c8 and one execution area 203c9. The reserved areas 203c1 to 203c8 include the value of the first per-random number counter C1 read from the counter buffer and the normal winning memory in accordance with the timing of entering the first normal winning slot 63 or the second normal winning slot 630. This is an area for temporarily storing (holding) the value 203e.

  Here, the normal winning memory 203e is a memory for indicating whether the game ball has won a first normal winning slot 63 or a second normal winning slot 630. The normal winning memory 203e stores a value (corresponding information, that is, referred to as “normal winning information”) corresponding to a winning one of the first ordinary winning opening 63 or the second ordinary winning opening 630. . When entering the first ordinary winning opening 63, the first ordinary winning information corresponding to the first ordinary winning opening 63 is stored, and when entering the second ordinary winning opening 630, the second ordinary winning opening 630 is stored. The predetermined information different from the first normal winning information is stored as the second normal winning information corresponding to. If there is no entry for any of the normal winning openings 63 and 630, 0 is stored in the normal winning memory 203e.

  The value (information) stored in the normal winning memory 203e is updated at the timing of entering the ball. If the first normal winning information or the second normal winning information is stored after the update, the stored information is stored in each hold. Stored in the normal winning memory storage areas 203c1A to 203c8A of one of the area reservation areas 203c1 to 203c8. As a result, in each of the holding areas 203c1 to 203c8, the normal winning information indicating whether the holding ball in each area is held by the normal winning for the first or second normal winning opening 63, 630 is stored. .

  The value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the normal winning memory 203e are also stored in the execution area 203c9. The value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 is used to determine the variation pattern of the normal winning lottery or the variation variation of the ordinary symbol and the determination of the stop type of the ordinary symbol at the variation start timing. used. Although details will be described later, the value of the normal winning memory 203e stored in the execution area 203c9 is referred to in order to set a normal symbol variation pattern command. In other words, the normal symbol change pattern command corresponding to the normal winning of the first normal winning slot 63 and the normal symbol changing pattern command corresponding to the normal winning of the second normal winning slot 630 are either the normal winning symbol which is normally won. 63, 630. As described above, the starting opening (first and second entrances 64, 640) that is normally opened corresponds to the normal winning openings 63, 630 that had the normal winnings that became the opportunity for the normal winning. Therefore, by transmitting to the voice lamp control device 113 a variation pattern command corresponding to the normal winning openings 63 and 630 which have won the normal winning, the starting opening (first and second inlet 64, 640) can be notified to the audio lamp controller 113.

  When the MPU 201 detects a ball entering the first or second ordinary winning opening 63, 630, the MPU 201 calculates the value of the first per-random number counter C1 of the counter buffer 203a and the value of the ordinary winning memory 203e as 8 One of the reserved areas 203c1 to 203c8 is stored in one area.

  At this time, the values of the respective counters (the value of the random number counter C1 and the value of the normal winning memory 203e) are reserved areas that are not reserved among the reserved first area 203c1 to the reserved eighth area 203c8, Stored in the smallest area. That is, when there is no reservation in the first reserved area 203c1 to the eighth reserved area 203c8 and all the areas are vacant areas, the values of the counters and the like are stored in the first reserved area 203c1. When there is only one hold in the hold areas 203c1 to 203c8 and the values of the counters and the like are stored only in the hold first area 203c1, the values of the counters and the like are stored in the hold second area 203c2. ... When there are seven holds in the holding areas 203c1 to 203c8 and the values of the counters and the like are stored only in the holding first area 203c1 to the holding seventh area 203c7, the counters in the holding eighth area 203c8 And so on.

  As a result, the value of each counter acquired from the counter buffer at the timing of winning in the order of winning (ordinary winning) to the first and second ordinary winning holes 63 and 630 is held from the holding first area 203c1 to the holding eighth. The data can be stored in each area 203c8. If a normal winning is detected in a state where the values of the counters are stored in all the eight holding areas 203c1 to 203c8, the values of the counters at that time are discarded without being held. That is, in the present embodiment, the values of the counters and the like can be held up to eight times, which is the maximum number of times of winning the first and second ordinary winning holes 63 and 630.

  Further, at the start timing of the normal symbol variation effect, the MPU 201 moves the value of the first random number counter C1 and the value of the normal winning memory 203e stored in the reserved first area 203c1 to the execution area 203c9 and executes the execution. Based on the value of each counter and the like stored in the area 203c9, the normal winning lottery and the variation pattern of the variation design of the regular symbol and the type of the stop symbol are determined.

  In addition, after the values of the counters and the like of the reserved first area 203c1 are moved to the execution area 203c9, the areas of the reserved second area 203c2 to the reserved eighth area 203c8 are moved to an area that is one number smaller than each area. Shift the value. That is, the value of each counter stored in the reserved second area 203c2 is shifted to the reserved first area 203c1, and the value of each counter stored in the reserved third area 203c3 is shifted to the reserved second area 203c2. ..., And the counter value stored in the reserved eighth area 203c8 is shifted to the reserved seventh area 203c7. As a result, when the variation effect of the normal symbol is started based on the value of each counter or the like held in the holding ball storage area 203c, the holding is reduced by one, and one area of the holding areas 203c1 to 203c8 is released. The

  Each counter will be described in detail. As described above, the first per-random number counter C1 is a counter for use in the normal per-lottery, and is updated regularly (once every timer interrupt process in this embodiment). The update of the first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 599), and reaches the maximum value (for example, 599 in the case of a counter that can take a value of 0 to 599). This is done by returning to 0 later. Further, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round (when the initial value is periodically updated from a certain initial value and then returned to the initial value in the next update), the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time Is set as a new initial value in the first random number counter C1, and updating is performed from the initial value.

  As described above, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is used as the initial value of the first per-random number counter C1, and is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1. For example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 599, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also configured by a loop counter in the range of 0 to 599. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is not only updated once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed, but is also repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 20).

  The value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the counter buffer 203b is stored in the reserved ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203 at the timing when the ball wins the first or second normal winning port 63,630. Then, at the start of the fluctuation, whether or not the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c is a normal random number value (normal random number value, also referred to as a winning value). It is judged and a lottery is normally won.

  The value of the random number that is a normal hit (normal random number value) is set by the normal hit random number table 202a1 stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110, and is stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c. If the value of the random number counter C1 per unit matches the normal random number value set by the normal unit random number table 202a1, the MPU 201 determines that the unit is normal.

  Here, details of the ordinary random number table 202a1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the ordinary hit random number table 202a1. The normal hit random number table 202a1 shows the value of the first hit random number counter C1 (normal hit random value) determined to be normal hit.

  In the present embodiment, the first random number counter C1 is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 599 (600 counts). On the other hand, a total of six random numbers “7, 107, 207, 307, 407, and 507” are stored in the ordinary hit random number table 202a1 as ordinary hit random numbers.

  When the MPU 201 performs the normal hit determination, the MPU 201 reads the normal hit random number value from the normal hit random number table 203a1. Then, the MPU 201 reads the value of the first hit random number counter C1 (first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c) used for the normal hit determination from the normal hit random number table 203a1. It is determined whether or not it matches one of the normal hit random numbers, and if it matches, it is determined that the hit is normal. That is, when the value of the first random number counter C1 matches any one of “7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507”, the normal hit is obtained. As described above, since there are six normal random numbers in the 600 count that is the update range of the first random number counter C1, the normal hit probability is 1/100.

  In the normal winning lottery, if the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c does not match the normal per-random number value set by the normal per-random number table 202a1, the MPU 201 Is determined to be lost (normally lost). Here, the value of the first random number counter C1 that is a special loss is stored in the special loss random number table 202a2. When the MPU 201 determines that the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is a loss, the MPU 201 further performs a special loss determination based on the value of the first random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c. .

  In this special loss determination, if the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c matches the special loss random value set by the special loss random number table 202a2, the special loss is determined. It is determined. On the other hand, if they do not match, it is determined that there is a normal loss.

  Here, the details of the special loss random number table 202a2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the special lose random number table 202a2. The special lose random number table 202a2 indicates the value (special lose random number value) of the first random number counter C1 that is determined to be special lose.

  As described above, the first random number counter C1 is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 599 (600 counts). On the other hand, a total of six random values “77, 177, 277, 377, 477, 577” are stored as special lose random numbers in the special lose random number table 202a2.

  The MPU 201 reads the special lose random number value from the special lose random number table 203a2 when determining the special lose. Then, the MPU 201 reads the value of the first per-random number counter C1 (the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c) used for the special loss determination from the special loss random number table 203a2. It is determined whether or not it matches one of the special lose random numbers. That is, special loss occurs when the value of the first random number counter C1 matches any one of “77, 177, 277, 377, 477, 577”. Since there are six special lose random numbers in the 600 count that is the update range of the first random number counter C1, the special lose probability is 1/100.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the description of the various counters will be continued. As described above, the second per-random number counter C2 is a counter for use in the jackpot lottery and is updated periodically (once every timer interrupt process in the present embodiment). The update of the second random number counter C2 is incremented one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99), and reaches the maximum value (for example, 99 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99). This is done by returning to 0 later. Further, when the second random number counter C2 makes one round (when it is periodically updated from a certain initial value and returned to the initial value in the next update), the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time Is set as a new initial value in the second random number counter C2, and updating is performed from the initial value.

  As described above, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used as the initial value of the second per-random number counter C2, and is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C2. For example, when the second per-random number counter C2 is a loop counter that can take a value of 0 to 99, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is also configured by a loop counter in the range of 0 to 99. This second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated not only once every time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is executed, but also repeatedly within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

  In this embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C2 is updated every timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and the timing at which the ball enters the first start port 64 or the second start port 640 (start winning prize). Obtained at. Then, at the start of the fluctuation, it is determined whether or not the acquired value of the second hit random number counter C2 is a random number value (big hit random number value, also referred to as a win value) that is a big hit, and a big hit lottery is performed. The value of the random number for winning the jackpot (the jackpot random value) is set by the jackpot random number table 202a3 stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller, and the value of the second winning random number counter C2 acquired at the timing of the start winning prize is A jackpot is determined when it matches the jackpot random number set by the random number table 202a.

  Here, details of the jackpot random number table 202a3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7C is a schematic diagram schematically showing the jackpot random number table 202a3. The jackpot random number table 202a3 shows the value of the second hit random number counter C2 determined to be a jackpot (the jackpot random number value).

  In the present embodiment, the second random number counter C2 is configured as a 1-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 99 (100 counts). On the other hand, a total of 90 random values “0 to 89” are stored in the jackpot random number table 202a3 as jackpot random number values.

  The MPU 201 reads the jackpot random number value from the jackpot random number table 202a3 when determining the jackpot. Then, the MPU 201 determines that the value of the second hit random number counter C2 (the value of the second hit random number counter C2 acquired at the start winning timing) used for the jackpot determination is one of the normal hit random numbers read from the jackpot random number table 202a3. If the two match, it is determined that the hit is normal. In other words, it is a big hit when the value of the first random number counter C1 matches any one of “0 to 89”. Since there are 90 jackpot random numbers in the 100 count second hit random number counter C2, the jackpot probability is 90/100.

  As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like. In the main controller 110, the display result lottery in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 (ordinary winning lottery), jackpot lottery, The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the main controller 110 will be continued. The RAM 203 is a stack for storing the contents of the internal register of the MPU 201, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201, in addition to the counter buffer 203b for storing various counters and the reserved ball storage area 203c shown in FIG. It has an area and a work area (work area) in which values such as various flags and counters and I / O are 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 and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by the main process (see FIG. 21), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a startup process (see FIG. 19) when the power is turned on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 18) is immediately executed as a power failure process.

  The RAM 203 has a reserved ball number counter 203d. The held ball number counter 203d is a variable display (third symbol display) performed on the first symbol display device 37 based on a ball (ordinary winning) to either the first ordinary winning opening 64 or the second ordinary winning opening 640. It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed in the second symbol display area Db of the device 81 up to eight times. The reserved ball number counter 203d has an initial value (value set in RAM initial setting (S714) executed after power-on) (S714) set to zero, and the first or second normal winning opening 64,640 is set to zero. Each time a ball is entered and the number of held balls for variable display increases, 1 is added up to a maximum value of 8 (see S406 in FIG. 15). On the other hand, the held ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 every time a variable display based on the ball entering the first or second normal winning port 64, 640 (ordinary winning) is executed (see S205 in FIG. 13). .

  If there is a winning (ordinary winning) at the first or second ordinary winning opening 64,640, and the reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 8, then the value of the first random number counter C1 at that time is used for the counter. In addition to obtaining from the buffer, the value of the normal winning memory 203e is obtained and stored in the reserved ball storage area 203c. On the other hand, if the holding ball counter 203d is 8, it means that eight holding balls are already held, and the start winning is ignored.

  The value of the held ball number counter 203d (that is, the number of held balls) is notified to the sound lamp control device 113 by a held ball number command (see S408 in FIG. 15). The held ball number command is sent from the main controller 110 to the sound lamp controller 113 each time the held ball number counter 203d is incremented by 1 when the ball is entered into the first normal winning port 64 and the second normal winning port 640. The command to be sent.

  The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of held balls based on the number of held balls command, and in the holding display area Ds of the third symbol display device 81, the number of reserved symbols (in this embodiment, the helmet) (Design) is displayed. Here, the voice lamp control device 113 displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held in the main control device 110 by the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 every time the reserved ball number counter 203d is incremented by one. The value of the number of reserved balls can be acquired. As a result, the variation-reserved number of retained balls managed by the retained-ball-number counter 223e of the sound lamp control device 113 deviates from the actual variation-reserved number of retained balls held in the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if this happens, the deviation can be corrected by the next number of held balls command received.

  The RAM 203 of the main controller 110 further includes a first processing condition memory 203f and a second processing condition memory 203g. In the pachinko machine 10, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 processes some of various commands transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sound lamp control device 113 based on a predetermined processing condition (with a predetermined processing method). Then, the processed command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Although details will be described later, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 that has received the processed command decodes the command according to a predetermined decoding condition (decoding method). When the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 can decode the command before the processing (original command), the game control according to the command is correctly executed.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, it is necessary to correspond the method in which the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 processes the command and the method in which the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 decodes the command.

  Therefore, in the following, the description of the first machining condition memory 203f and the second machining condition memory 203g of the main control device 110 will be described in detail, and the command by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the present pachinko machine 10 is processed. How to correspond to the command decoding method by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 will be briefly described.

  First, the first processing condition memory 203f will be described. The first processing condition memory 203f is a value that is referred to when processing a stop type command (special loss stop type command) at the time of special loss based on the first processing condition. Here, the special lose stop type command is a command indicating that the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the normal symbol variation display is the symbol at the time of special lose (that is, the lose symbol “-”). This command is read from the ROM 202 by the MPU 201 when the determination result of the normal winning lottery is special loss.

  The first processing condition memory 203f is a memory composed of 2 bits, and stores four types of integer values “0” to “3”. The MPU 201 can process the special lose stop type command read from the ROM 202 into four different commands according to the values stored in the first processing condition memory 203f.

  In the start-up process executed when the power is turned on (see FIG. 19), the MPU 201 determines the same value as the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 or the disturbance acquired from the random number generation circuit 206 according to the set value of the first condition setting switch 210. One of the values corresponding to the numerical values is stored in the first machining condition memory 203f.

  Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, the first condition setting switch 210 sets the value of the first processing condition memory 203f by operating a dial (not shown) of the switch 210 in a game hall or the like. This switch is used to connect to the input / output port 205 of the main controller 110. The switch 210 has five set values “0” to “4” corresponding to the dial operation position.

  Among the dial operation positions of the first condition setting switch 210 of the pachinko machine 10, the operation positions corresponding to the four set values “0” to “3” are the values in the first machining condition memory 203f when the power is turned on. Is an operation position used for directly setting in a game hall or the like. In the startup process (see FIG. 19), the MPU 201 acquires the setting of the first condition setting switch 210, and if the acquired setting value is any one of “0” to “3”, the first condition setting switch The same value as the set value 210 is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f. Thus, the MPU 201 can use a desired processing method according to the setting value (the dial operation position) of the first condition setting switch 210 when processing the special loss stop type command.

  As will be described in detail later, a second condition setting switch 226 is connected to the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113. The second condition setting switch 226 is configured in the same manner as the first condition setting switch 210, and among the dial operation positions corresponding to all the setting values “0” to “4”, the setting values “0” to “3”. The operation position corresponding to is an operation position for directly setting the restoration method of the special lose stop type command to the sound lamp control device 113 at the time of power-on. If the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 is set to any one of “0” to “3” in the game hall, the same setting value is also set to the second condition setting switch 226. By doing so, the processing method of the special loss stop type command set in the main control device 110 according to the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the voice according to the set value of the second condition setting switch 226 This corresponds to the special lose stop type command restoration method set in the lamp control device 113. That is, by operating the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the setting value of the second condition setting switch 226 to be the same value in the range of “0” to “3”, the special loss stop type command The processing method and the restoration method can be directly set while corresponding to each other.

  Of the dial operation positions corresponding to the set values “0” to “4” prepared in the first condition setting switch 210, the operation position corresponding to “4” is the first machining condition memory 203f. Is the operating position used to automatically set the value of. If the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 acquired by the MPU 201 during the startup process (see FIG. 19) is “4”, the MPU 201 causes the MPU 201 to execute a random number generation circuit 206 to be described later. A random number is acquired from the first processing condition, and a value corresponding to the random number is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f (see S804). Then, the MPU 201 sets the processing method of the special loss stop type command based on the value stored in the first processing condition memory 203f, and sets the value stored in the first processing condition memory 203f according to the condition command described later. The sound lamp control device 113 is notified. This is because the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 cannot directly acquire the random number value generated in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110.

  In such a case, the voice lamp control device 113 decodes the command according to the processing method of the special lose stop type command set by the main control device 110 based on the condition command transmitted from the main control device 110. Set. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the processing method of the special loss stop type command in the main control device 110 and the decoding method of the special loss stop type command in the sound lamp control device 113 are converted into the random value acquired by the main control device 110. Based on this, it is possible to automatically respond. Although details will be described later, in the pachinko machine 10, the setting value of the second condition setting switch 226 at this time is set to “4” in advance (that is, the same value as the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210). Need to be. That is, by operating the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the setting value of the second condition setting switch 226 to be both “4”, the processing method and the restoration method of the special loss stop type command are changed. It can be automatically set based on a random value while corresponding.

  Further, the value in the first processing condition memory 203f may be changed after the power is turned on from the value set by the start-up process, regardless of the set value of the first condition setting switch 210. At this time, the MPU 201 obtains a random number from the random number generation circuit 206 in the same way as when the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 is “4” when the power is turned on, and performs the first processing on the value corresponding to the random number. Store in the condition memory 203f. Then, the MPU 201 sets a processing method for a new special loss stop type command based on the value stored in the first processing condition memory 203f, and uses the value stored in the first processing condition memory 203f as a condition command. To the sound lamp control device 113.

  As a result, the sound lamp control device 113 resets the special lose stop type command decoding method to that corresponding to the new command processing method of the main control device 110 based on the condition command transmitted from the main control device 110. Set. Therefore, when the processing method of the special loss stop type command in the main control device 110 and the decoding method of the special loss stop type command in the sound lamp control device 113 are changed after the power is turned on, each method is changed to the main control device. Based on the random value acquired at 110, it is possible to automatically correspond.

  The MPU 201 can process the read special loss stop type command into four different commands according to the values stored in the first processing condition memory 203f. Then, the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 sets the special loss stop type command after processing in a command transmission buffer memory (not shown) of the RAM 202 and transmits it to the sound lamp controller 113. When the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 confirms reception of the command, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 performs an AT lottery.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8A, how the special loss stop type command is processed according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f will be described. FIG. 8A is a comparison table between the value of the first machining condition memory 203f and the special lose stop type command after machining under the first machining condition corresponding to the value of the first machining condition memory 203f.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 stores a command composed of 2 bytes “F111h” as an unprocessed (before processing) special loss stop type command. The MPU 201 processes this special loss stop type command “F111h” into a command corresponding to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f in accordance with the first processing condition. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, the first processing condition is that the lower byte of the command (“11h” if “F111h”) is rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. It is said.

  Therefore, the special loss stop type command after the MPU 201 has processed according to the first processing condition is the left of the lower byte “11h” of the unprocessed command “F111h” when the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “0”. If the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “1”, the lower byte “11h” of the raw command “F111h” is rotated left by 1 bit to “F122h”. It becomes. Similarly, when the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is “2”, it is “F144h” rotated by 2 bits to the left, and when the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is “3”, 3 bits to the left It becomes “F188h” rotated minutely. Therefore, main controller 110 responds to the value of first machining condition memory 203f from among the four types of special loss stop type commands after machining (that is, “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”). Any one type of command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113.

  Here, although the details will be described later, the sound lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 includes four types of stop type commands “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, and “F188h” at the time of command special loss after processing. If any one of them is received and the received command can be decoded into the original command “F111h” by the decoding method set in the audio lamp control device 113, AT lottery for setting the AT mode with a predetermined probability is performed. . When the normal symbol hit (ordinary hit) occurs in the AT mode, the sound lamp control device 113 suggests a game operation to move the second symbol display area Db, and the first entrance 63 and the second entrance It suggests which entrance of 630 is released after the stop display of the normal symbol. A player can enter the first entrance 63 or the second entrance 630 more reliably (start prize) by hitting the ball according to the game action suggestion than when the game action is not suggested. If it is a jackpot, it is possible to further enjoy the gaming value of the jackpot.

  Here, a fraudulent act of attaching a “hanging board” or the like that can output one type of special loss stop type command after processing to the wiring between the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 May occur. According to such a fraudulent act, the special lost stop type command after the unauthorized processing output by the “hanging board” or the like is the same as the special lost stop type command after the processing that the voice lamp control device 113 uses as an opportunity to execute the AT lottery. In this case, the voice lamp control device 113 repeatedly performs AT mode lottery according to the special special stoppage type command after the illegal processing that “hanging board” or the like is repeatedly output to the voice lamp control device 113. The AT mode is frequently set. As a result, the game operation is suggested at a higher frequency than a normal game (a game played according to the expected value set in the pachinko machine 10).

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 changes the special lose stop type command to four types of processed commands (that is, “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”). ), A command different from the illegal special stoppage type command after the unauthorized processing output from the “hanging board” or the like is notified, and the audio lamp control device 113 is notified of AT lottery. Execution can be instructed.

  In the above description, the first processing condition is that when the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “0”, the lower byte of the command is rotated to the left by 0 bits, that is, the rotation processing (processing) for the original command Although described as not being performed, when the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “0”, the lower byte may be rotated to the left by, for example, 5 bits. In this case, the processed special loss stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110 is always processed into a command different from the original special loss stop type command and transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. It is possible to more effectively suppress fraudulent acts caused by “hanging substrates” and the like. That is, even if the fraudster analyzes the ROM 202 of the used pachinko machine 10 to identify a raw special loss stop type command and manufactures a “hanging board” or the like that can output the command, Since the main special device 110 does not transmit a raw special lose stop type command, even if an unprocessed special lose stop type command is transmitted by such a “hanging board” or the like, the AT lottery is not performed. This is because it is not performed.

  The first machining condition has been described as rotating the lower byte of the command to the left by the same number of bits as the value stored in the first machining condition memory 203f. However, the first machining condition is stored in the first machining condition memory 203f. The bit corresponding to the current value may be inverted. For example, among the lower bytes of the command, the 0th to 4th bits are associated in advance with the values “0” to “3” of the first processing condition memory 203f and correspond to the values of the first processing condition memory 203f. The bit may be inverted.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the second processing condition memory 203g will be described. Similar to the first processing condition memory 203f, the second processing condition memory 203g is configured by 2 bits and stores an integer value of “0” to “3”. Although details will be described later, the value of the second machining condition memory 203g is individually determined in each pachinko machine 10 based on the manufacturing number of the pachinko machine 10 fixedly stored in the first ID ROM 207 of the main control device 110. Is set. The second processing condition memory 203g is a memory used for processing the condition command stored in the ROM 202 according to the second processing condition.

  Here, the condition commands stored in the ROM 202 will be described. As described above, when the main controller 110 is turned on, the condition command has the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 set to “4” in advance, and the MPU 201 acquires it from the random number generation circuit 206 described later. When initializing the processing method of the special lose stop type command based on the random number value, or after the power is turned on, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 newly acquires the random number value from the random number generation circuit 206, and based on the value When the special lose stop type command processing method is reset, the command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In such a case, the special lose stop type command set by the main control device 110 is processed. This is a command for causing the sound lamp control device 113 to set (change) the decoding method of the command corresponding to the method.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8B, the correspondence between each value in the first machining condition memory 203f and each condition command will be described. FIG. 8B is a comparison table showing the correspondence between each value in the first processing condition memory 203f and each condition command. As shown in FIG. 8B, in this pachinko machine 10, the condition command acquired by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 from the ROM 202 is “F211” when the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “0”. When the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is “1”, the value is “F222”, when the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is “2”, the value is “F244”, and the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is In the case of 3, “F288”. These condition commands correspond to the respective values in the first machining condition memory 202f. As described above with reference to FIG. 8A, the respective values in the first machining condition memory 203f are set to the special loss after machining. It corresponds to each stop type command. That is, the special loss stop type command after processing can be specified as one by the condition command.

  For this reason, when the main control device 110 transmits any of the condition commands to the sound lamp control device 113, the following illegal acts are caused by the “hanging board” configured to intercept the condition command. There was a risk of being done. That is, the “hanging board” or the like specifies a special loss stop type command after processing from the intercepted condition command, and illegally outputs the specified command to the sound lamp control device 113. In such a fraudulent act, the “hanging board” or the like outputs a special loss stop type command after processing that the voice lamp control device 113 is triggered to execute the AT lottery. Will be done.

  On the other hand, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 not only processes the special loss stop type command according to the first machining condition corresponding to the value of the first machining condition memory 203f, but further shows it in FIG. Each condition command corresponding to the special loss stop type command after each machining is machined according to the second machining condition corresponding to the value of the second machining condition memory 203g, and then the condition command after the machining is transmitted. This complicates the association between the condition command and the special loss stop type command after processing, and when the “hanging board” or the like intercepts the condition command, the main controller 110 transmits from the condition command. This is because it is difficult to specify the type of special lose stop type command after processing.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8C, how each condition command is processed according to the value of the second processing condition memory 203g will be described. FIG. 8C is a comparison table between the values in the second machining condition memory 203g and the condition commands after machining machined according to the values in the second machining condition memory 203g according to the second machining conditions.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 8B, the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 stores four types of unprocessed (before processing) condition commands corresponding to the values in the first processing condition memory 203f. . The MPU 201 processes this condition command into a command corresponding to the value of the second processing condition memory 203g according to the second processing condition. Here, in the pachinko machine 10, the second processing condition is that the lower byte of the command (“11h” if “F211h”) is rotated to the right by the same number of bits as the value of the second processing condition memory 203g. It is said.

  Therefore, when the value of the second machining condition memory 203g is “0”, each unprocessed condition command corresponding to each value of the first machining condition memory 203f is shifted the lower byte to the right by 0 bits according to the second condition. Rotated and processed. That is, the correspondence between the command after processing and the value in the first processing condition memory 203f is the same as the unprocessed command described with reference to FIG.

  When the value of the second machining condition memory 203g is “1”, each unprocessed condition command corresponding to each value of the first machining condition memory 203f rotates the lower byte to the right by one bit according to the second condition. Processed. That is, the unprocessed condition command “F211h” corresponding to the value “0” of the first processing condition memory 203f is processed to “F288h”, and the unprocessed condition corresponding to the value “1” of the first processing condition memory 203f is processed. The command “F222h” is processed into “F211h”, the unprocessed condition command “F244h” corresponding to the value “2” in the first processing condition memory 203f is processed into “F222h”, and the value in the first processing condition memory 203f The unprocessed condition command “F288h” corresponding to “3” is processed into “F244h”.

  Similarly, when the value of the second machining condition memory 203g is “2”, each unprocessed condition command corresponding to each value of the first machining condition memory 203f is 2 bits to the right according to the second condition. Rotate for minutes.

  Further, when the value of the second machining condition memory 203g is “3”, each unprocessed condition command corresponding to each value of the first machining condition memory 203f corresponds to the lower byte by 3 bits to the right according to the second condition. Rotated and processed.

  As described above, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 rotates only the lower byte of the condition command corresponding to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f to the right by the same bit as the value of the second processing condition memory 203g. To do. The processed condition command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 as one of four types of commands corresponding to the value of the second processing condition memory 203g. At this time, since there are four associations between the condition command after machining and the value in the first machining condition memory 203f, there are also four associations between the condition command after machining and the special lose stop type command after machining. Become. Accordingly, since the association between the processed condition command and the special loss stop type command can be complicated, the “hanging board” or the like can be used to change the processed condition command transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sound lamp controller 113. Even if intercepted, it is possible to prevent the “hanging board” or the like from specifying a special loss stop type command after processing by the intercepted condition command after processing.

  In the above description, the second processing condition is that when the value of the second processing condition memory 203g is “0”, the lower byte of the command is rotated to the right by 0 bits, that is, the rotation processing (processing) for the original command is performed. Although described as not being performed, when the value of the second processing condition memory 203g is “0”, the lower byte may be rotated to the right by, for example, 5 bits. In this case, the processed condition command transmitted from the main control device 110 is always processed into a command different from the original condition command and transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Can be more effectively suppressed.

  The second machining condition has been described as rotating the lower byte of the command to the right by the same number of bits as the value stored in the second machining condition memory 203g, but is stored in the second machining condition memory 203g. The bit corresponding to the current value may be inverted. For example, among the lower bytes of the command, the 0th to 4th bits are associated in advance with the values “0” to “3” of the second processing condition memory 203g and correspond to the values of the second processing condition memory 203g. The bit may be inverted.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the main controller 110 will be continued. The MPU 201 has a random number generation circuit 206. The random number generation circuit 206 is a circuit that generates random numbers from 1 to 255 (FFh), and is built in the MPU 201. This random number generation circuit 206 generates random numbers 1 to 255 so that random numbers do not overlap at all in one cycle (the maximum value of 255 times) and are in an irregular order. Circuit. The random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 206 is initialized by the MPU 201 when the RAM 203 is initialized in the start-up process (FIG. 18) and the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 described later is “4”. To be acquired.

  The random value acquired from the random number generation circuit 206 is used to set the value of the first processing condition memory 203f as described above. Random number generation circuit 206 output random numbers 1 to 255 exceed “0” to “3” that can be stored in first processing condition memory 203f composed of 2 bits. Therefore, in this embodiment, the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 206 is divided by 4 which is the number of values that can be stored in the first processing condition memory 203f, and the remainder is set in the first processing condition memory 203f. To do.

  The first ID ROM 207 is a non-rewritable nonvolatile memory that stores the manufacturing number of the pachinko machine 10. The serial number of the pachinko machine 10 stored in the first ID ROM 207 is obtained when the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 described later is “4” in the startup process (FIG. 19) executed when the power is turned on. , Acquired by the MPU 201.

  The serial number of the pachinko machine 10 acquired from the first ID ROM 207 is used to set the value of the second processing condition memory 203g as described above. This first ID ROM 207 is a memory composed of 3 bytes, information for specifying the model of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in the upper 1 byte, and the serial number given in the manufacturing order of the model is the lower 2 bytes. Stored in The MPU 201 sets the value of the second processing condition memory 203g using the value of the lower 2 bytes. That is, the value of the second processing condition memory 203g is set using a value different for each machine (pachinko machine 10), not a value different for each model. More specifically, the MPU 201 divides this lower 2 byte value by 4, which is the number of values that can be stored in the second processing condition memory 203g, and sets the remainder in the second processing condition memory 203g.

  In this way, by processing using different values for each machine, even if the machine is the same model as the pachinko machine 10, the correspondence between the condition command after machining and the special lose stop type command after machining can be associated with the machine. Can be different for each.

  That is, based on the analysis using a used machine of one pachinko machine 10, a condition command after processing that the main control device 110 transmits to the sound lamp control device 113 and a special lose stop type command after processing in the used machine. If the condition command after processing is intercepted, the `` hanging board '' etc. that outputs the special stoppage type command after processing corresponding to that command in the used stand used for analysis will be output It will be developed. When this “hanging board” or the like is attached to a plurality of pachinko machines 10 installed in the game hall, the first processing condition memory 203f and the first decryption condition memory 223g set according to the manufacturing number of the pachinko machine 10 are stored. In the same table as that used for the analysis, each value may be damaged by the “hanging board” or the like, but the other boards are not damaged by the “hanging board” or the like. A “hanging board” or the like attached to another base intercepts the condition command after processing, and in the used base used for the analysis, the post-processing special lose stop type command corresponding to the condition command after processing This is because even if the command is output, the command is a command different from the command triggered by the voice lamp control device 113 in another table as a trigger for the AT lottery, and therefore the AT lottery is not performed.

  The first normal variation number counter 203h is a counter that stores the number of times that a normal winning is achieved from the occurrence of the previous jackpot (the number of times that the normal symbol variation display is performed). The first ordinary fluctuation number counter 203h is initialized to 0 when a big hit occurs (see FIG. 16), and is executed when there is a ball entering the first or second ordinary winning opening 63,630. One is added each time the symbol variation start process (FIG. 14) is executed. As a result, the number of times that a normal winning has been established since the last jackpot has been stored is stored in the first normal variation number counter 203h.

  The value of the first normal variation number counter 203h determines whether the big win winning interval is shorter than a predetermined interval defined by the number of normal winnings, and thereby illegally suggesting a game operation by “hanging board” or the like. Used to determine if it is likely to have been done.

  As described above, the big hit in the pachinko machine 10 is a normal winning as a result of the normal winning lottery based on the normal winning, and the start opening (first or second entrance 64, 640) opened at that time. Occurs when a start win is established and the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot. Here, the probability of occurrence per winning is 1/100 (occurring once for every 100 winning prizes). Further, during normal times (in the non-AT mode), the player determines which of the two start ports 64, 640 is the start port (first or second entrance 64, 640) that is normally opened when hitting. Since it cannot be grasped and it is necessary to make a decisive hit toward one of them, or to hit the center frame 86 and disperse the balls, the probability that the start winning will be established is approximately ½, and the starting win The probability of jackpot occurrence when is established is 1/90 (occurred 90 times for 100 start prizes). For this reason, when a normal winning is performed about 220 times, an expected value that a jackpot is generated once is obtained. That is, the expected value of the big win winning interval in the normal time is about 220 times of the normal winning.

  On the other hand, when a normal hit occurs when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the AT mode, the start winning can be achieved because the start winning can be almost certainly achieved by hitting the ball according to the above-mentioned game operation suggestion. The probability is almost 1, and when a normal winning is performed about 110 times, an expected value that a jackpot is generated once is obtained. In other words, the expected value of the jackpot winning interval in the AT mode is about 110 times of normal winning.

  The above-mentioned fraudulent acts such as “hanging board”, etc., repeatedly output a special losing stop type command after processing to the sound lamp control device 113 to frequently set the AT mode, and a start prize is established by suggesting a game operation. It increases the probability. For this reason, when a fraudulent act is performed by “hanging board” or the like, the expected value of the jackpot winning interval approaches approximately 110 times of the normal winning.

  Therefore, the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 stores the number of times that the normal winning is established from the previous big win stored in the first normal fluctuation number counter 203h, the expected value of the big win winning interval in the AT mode and the big hit in the normal time. The jackpot winning interval determination threshold (e.g., 170 times) set between the expected value of the winning interval is compared with when the jackpot occurs. As a result of the comparison, if it is determined that the value of the first normal variation number counter 203h is smaller than the jackpot winning interval determination threshold value, the jackpot winning interval of the pachinko machine 10 is shorter than the normal time. Etc. " That is, it is transmitted from the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10, and the special lose stop symbol command after processing that triggers the AT lottery in the sound lamp control device 113 is output from the “hanging board” or the like. There is a possibility of doing it.

  On the other hand, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 resets (changes) the processing method of the special lose stop symbol command based on the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 206, and sends a condition command to the sound lamp control device 113. (Condition command after processing) is transmitted, and the sound lamp control device 113 is caused to reset (change) the special lose stop symbol command after processing that is triggered by the AT lottery.

  As a result, it is transmitted from the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10, and a special loss stop symbol command after processing that is triggered by the AT lottery in the sound lamp control device 113 is output from the “hanging board” or the like. Can be reset to another, so that fraudulent acts such as "hanging board" can be interrupted.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, solenoids for driving the electric charges 64a and 640a associated with the entrances 64 and 640, Solenoids 209 including solenoids for driving the large opening solenoids for opening and closing each of the large opening openings 65a and 650a are opened and closed with the lower sides of the opening and closing plates as axes, and the MPU 201 is connected to an input / output port. Various commands and control signals are transmitted to these via 205.

  The input / output port 205 is provided with various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group, the first condition setting switch 210 used for setting the value of the first processing condition memory 203f, and the power supply device 115. The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is connected, and the MPU 201 executes various processes based on signals output from the various switches 208 and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253. Details of the first condition setting switch 210 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  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. 18) 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 light on and off in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, the main control device 110. Based on the fluctuation time indicated by the received fluctuation pattern command, control such as setting the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation effect to be executed in the fluctuation time is executed. 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.

  The ROM 222 stores a program for causing the MPU 221 to determine the type of command confirmed to be received, and causing the MPU 221 to execute processing corresponding to the determined command type. Although details will be described later, when the MPU 221 determines that a command processed according to each processing condition is received, the MPU 221 decodes the command using a decoding method corresponding to each processing condition, and responds to the decoded command. Execute the process.

  The ROM 222 is used as fixed value data for an AT generated random number table 222a1 used for AT lottery executed when the MPU 221 determines that a special loss stop type command after processing has been received, or for AT continuous lottery performed when a big hit occurs. At least the AT continuation random number table 222a2 and the like are stored.

  The RAM 223 is provided with various random number counters 223a, which include an AT generation random number counter (not shown) for controlling AT lottery and an AT continuous random number counter (for controlling AT continuous lottery). (Not shown) is stored at least.

  The pachinko machine 10 is provided with a counter and table for setting the occurrence and continuation of AT in the audio lamp control device 113 instead of the main control device 110, and the audio lamp control device 113 detects the occurrence and continuation of AT. The control for setting is performed for the following two reasons. That is, firstly, without changing the main controller 110 of the pachinko machine 10, the audio lamp controller 113 controls the parameters for controlling the generation and continuation of AT (counter update range, AT generated random number). Game machine with different game characteristics even if the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10 is used repeatedly. Because it can provide. Second, since the control related to the AT mode is concentrated on the sound lamp control device 113, the control burden on the main control device 110 can be reduced compared to the case where the main control device 110 performs the control related to the AT mode. It is.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 10, various random number counters 223 a provided in the RAM 223 of the sound lamp control device 113 and various tables 222 a stored in the ROM 222 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of various tables.

  First, the AT generated random number counter included in the various random number counters 223a will be described in detail. As described above, the AT generation random number counter is a counter for use in the AT lottery and is updated periodically (once every 1 ms in the main process in the present embodiment). The AT-generated random number counter is updated by incrementing one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99) and reaching 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99). Is done by returning to

  As described above, the AT continuation random number counter is a counter for use in the AT continuation lottery, and is updated periodically (once every 1 ms in the main process in the present embodiment). The AT continuous random number counter is updated by incrementing one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99) and reaching 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 for a counter that can take a value of 0 to 99). Is done by returning to

  Here, the counter buffer 223b is an area for storing the value of each updated random number counter, and the MPU 221 has a counter for each counter at the update timing of the counter (every 1 ms has elapsed in the main process). The counter is updated using the value stored in the buffer 223b.

  Here, the details of the AT generated random number table 222a1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10A is a schematic diagram schematically showing the AT generated random number table 222a1. The AT generated random number table 222a1 shows values of AT generated random number counters (AT generated random number values) determined to be AT generated.

  As described above, the AT generation random number counter is configured as a 1-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 99 (100 counts). On the other hand, a total of 34 random number values “0 to 33” are stored as AT generated random number values in the AT generated random number table 222a1.

  The MPU 221 reads an AT generated random number value from the AT generated random number table 222a1 when performing AT lottery. Then, the MPU 221 determines whether or not the value of the AT generated random number counter stored in the counter buffer 223b used for the AT lottery matches one of the AT generated random number values read from the AT generated random number table 222a1, If they match, it is determined that an AT has occurred. In other words, an AT is generated when the value of the AT generated random number counter matches any one of “0 to 33”. That is, the lottery performed in this way corresponds to the AT lottery. In this AT lottery, since there are 34 AT generated random number values in the 100 count that is the update range of the AT generated random number counter, the AT occurrence probability is 34/100.

  Next, the details of the AT continuation random number table 222a2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram schematically showing the AT continuation random number table 222a2. The AT continuation random number table 222a2 indicates the value of the AT continuation random number counter (AT continuation random number value) for which AT continuation is determined.

  As described above, the AT continuous random number counter is configured as a 1-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 99 (100 counts). On the other hand, a total of 67 random number values “0 to 66” are stored as AT continuing random number values in the AT continuing random number table 222a2.

  When performing the AT continuation determination, the MPU 221 reads the AT continuation random number value from the AT continuation random number table 222a2. Then, the MPU 221 determines that the value of the AT continuation random number counter stored in the counter buffer 223b used for the AT continuation determination is one of the AT continuation random number values (that is, “0 to 66”) read from the AT continuation random number table 222a2. If they match, it is determined that the AT mode is continued. That is, the lottery performed in this way corresponds to the AT continuation determination. In this AT continuation determination, since there are 67 AT continuation random numbers in the 100 count that is the update range of the AT continuation random number counter, the AT continuation probability is 67/100. On the other hand, when the MPU 221 determines that the value of the AT continuation random number counter does not match the AT continuation random number value read from the AT continuation random number table 222a2, the MPU 221 determines to end the AT mode.

  The RAM 223 has an AT flag 223c. The AT flag 223c is a flag used to indicate a gaming state in which a gaming action can be suggested. The AT flag 223c is turned on when the MPU 221 determines that an AT has occurred by AT lottery, and when the value of the AT normal fluctuation count counter 223d is 15 or more, or by an AT continuous lottery performed when a big hit occurs When the MPU 221 determines the end of the AT mode, it is turned off.

  The AT flag 223c is referred to when it is determined that the MPU 221 has received the stop type command for the normal hit, and if it is in the ON state, the MPU 221 executes the above-described game operation suggestion. On the other hand, if it is determined that the MPU 221 has received the stop type command for the normal hit, the game operation suggestion is not performed. Therefore, the state of the AT flag 223c indicates whether the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a gaming state in which a gaming action can be suggested when a normal hit is made, that is, the AT mode.

  The RAM 223 has an AT normal variation frequency counter 223d. The AT normal variation counter 223d is a counter for managing a period during which a game is performed in the AT mode, with one normal symbol variation display (normal winning) as one unit. The AT normal fluctuation frequency counter 223d is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol fluctuation display is performed with the AT flag 223c being turned on. Further, the MPU 221 refers to the value of the AT normal fluctuation count counter 223d after the addition and determines whether or not the reference value is larger than a predetermined value (for example, 15). When a jackpot occurs when 223c is on and the MPU 221 determines that the AT mode is ended by the AT continuation determination, the AT mode is ended by turning off the AT flag 223c. At this time, the value of the AT normal variation counter 223d is cleared to zero. On the other hand, if a big hit occurs while the AT flag 223c is on, the AT normal variation counter 223d is cleared to 0 without turning off the AT flag 223c. That is, when it is determined by the AT continuation determination that the MPU 221 continues the AT mode, the AT mode continues while the normal symbol variation display is performed 15 times thereafter.

  The RAM 223 has a reserved ball number counter 223e. The reserved ball number counter 223e, like the reserved ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110, is a fluctuating effect (variable) performed on the first symbol display device 37 (and the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81). Display) and is a counter that counts up to eight times the number of suspended balls (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 and cannot acquire the value of the reserved ball number counter 203d stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Therefore, the voice 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 held ball number counter 223e. Yes.

  Specifically, the voice lamp control device 113 adds the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol variation effect by entering the first normal winning opening 63 or the second normal winning opening 630, and the main control device 110 holds the holding ball. When the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received when the value of the number counter 203d is added, the number after the addition of the reserved ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110 included in the reserved ball number command is received. The value (that is, the number of reserved balls of the fluctuating effect held in the main control device 110) is stored in the reserved ball number counter 223e (see S1214 in FIG. 24).

  In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the normal symbol variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 when the value of the held ball number counter 203d is subtracted in the main control device 110, and in response to the reception of the normal symbol variation pattern command. When the variation display mode of the normal symbol in the second symbol display area Db of the three symbol display device 81 is set, the value of the reserved ball number counter 223e is decremented by one. Thus, since the value of the held ball number counter 223e is updated according to the command transmitted from the main controller 110, the value can be updated while synchronizing with the held ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110. .

  The value of the reserved ball number counter 223e is used to display a reserved symbol (in this embodiment, a helmet symbol) in the reserved symbol display area Ds of the third symbol variation display area 81. That is, the sound lamp control device 113 transmits a display-use reserved ball number command to the display control device 114 so as to display the hold symbols by the same number as the value indicated by the hold ball number counter 223e. As a result, the number of reserved symbols for the number of reserved balls managed by the sound lamp control device 113 is displayed in the reserved display area Ds, and the player can easily grasp the number of reserved balls. Further, as described above, the value of the held ball number counter 223e is changed in synchronization with the held ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110. Therefore, the number of reserved symbols displayed in the reserved display area Ds of the third symbol variation display area 81 can also be changed in synchronization with the value of the reserved ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110. Therefore, the number of the holding balls can be accurately displayed by the holding symbol displayed in the holding display area Ds.

  In addition, the RAM 223 includes a normal winning opening determination flag 223f. The normal winning opening discrimination flag 223f is selected from the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 according to the game action suggestion when the normal action is won in the AT mode and the game action suggestion is executed. This is a flag for executing a game action suggestion so as to be linked with the entrance to be opened.

  The normal winning opening determination flag 223f is turned on by the MPU 221 when a variation pattern of the normal symbol based on winning in the first normal winning slot 63 is received, and the variation of the normal symbol based on winning in the second normal winning slot 63 When the pattern is received, the MPU 221 turns it off. The normal winning opening determination flag 223f is referred to when an ordinary winning stop type command is received at the time of AT, and when the normal winning opening determination flag 223f is turned on at that time, that is, the normal winning opening is the first. When it is based on winning in the normal winning opening 63, the MPU 221 generates a game action suggesting command that suggests that the first winning opening 64 is opened. On the other hand, if the normal winning slot determination flag 223f is turned off at that time, that is, if the normal winning is based on winning in the second normal winning slot 630, the MPU 221 receives the second winning slot. A game motion suggestion command is generated to suggest that 640 is released.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when a normal winning is won based on a winning at the first ordinary winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64 is opened and a winning at the second ordinary winning opening 630 is made. The second entrance 640 is opened when the normal winning is won based on. Therefore, the MPU 221 refers to the normal winning opening determination flag 223f, and makes the game operation suggestion in conjunction with the opening of the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 that are opened. be able to.

  The RAM 223 further includes a first decoding condition memory 223g and a second decoding condition memory 223h. When the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command processed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the MPU 221 decodes the command according to a predetermined decoding condition (with a predetermined decoding method), and then based on the command. To execute the process. The first decoding condition memory 223g and the second decoding condition memory 223h have parameters for returning the decoded command to the original command (command before processing) when the MPU 221 decodes the processed command. Remembered.

  The first decoding condition memory 223g is used to decode the special loss stop type command after processing sent from the main controller 110 into the original command (special loss stop type command before processing, that is, “F111h”). This is a memory in which parameters to be stored are stored.

  The first decoding condition memory 223g is composed of 2 bits, and stores four types of integer values “0” to “3”. When the MPU 221 determines that the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110 has been received, the MPU 221 decodes the received command according to the value stored in the second decoding condition memory 223g. To do.

  In the start-up process executed when the power is turned on (see FIG. 22), the MPU 221 stores a value in the first decoding condition memory 223g according to the set value of the second condition setting switch 226.

  Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, the second condition setting switch 226 sets the value of the first decryption condition memory 223g by operating a dial (not shown) of the switch 226 in a game hall or the like. This switch is used to connect to the input / output port 225 of the sound lamp control device 113. The switch 226 has five set values “0” to “4” according to the dial operation position.

  Among the operation positions of the dial of the second condition setting switch 226 of the pachinko machine 10, the operation positions corresponding to the four set values “0” to “3” are the values in the first decoding condition memory 223g when the power is turned on. Is an operation position used for directly setting. In the startup process (see FIG. 22), the MPU 221 acquires the setting of the second condition setting switch 226, and if the acquired setting value is any of “0” to “3”, the second condition setting switch The same value as the set value of 226 is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g. Thereby, the MPU 221 can use a desired decoding method according to the setting value (the dial operation position) of the second condition setting switch 226 when decoding the special loss stop type command after processing.

  Of the dial operation positions of the second condition setting switch 226 of the pachinko machine 10, the operation position corresponding to the set value “4” is set to the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g when the power is turned on, and the main control is performed when the power is turned on. This is an operation position used for setting based on a post-processing condition command transmitted from the apparatus 110.

  As described above, when the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 connected to the main controller 110 is set to “4” in advance when the power is turned on, the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 causes the random number generation circuit to A value is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f based on the random number value generated in step S1, and a post-processing condition command is transmitted based on the stored value. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the processed condition command, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 based on the processed condition command. The same value as this value is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g.

  Further, the first decoding condition memory 223g may be changed from the value set at the time of power-on regardless of the setting value of the second condition setting switch 226. As described above, this is generated by the random number generation circuit when the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 determines that the jackpot occurrence interval is determined and is shorter than the interval indicated by the jackpot winning interval determination threshold value. This is a case where a new random number value is acquired, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is updated, and the processing method of the special loss stop type command is reset (changed). In such a case, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 transmits a post-machining condition command based on the updated value of the first machining condition memory 203f. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the processed condition command, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 stores the first decoding condition memory 223g on the basis of the processed condition command in the same manner as when the power is turned on. The same value as the updated value in the first processing condition memory 203f is set.

  The sound lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 rotates the lower byte of the processed command (“22h” for “F122h”) to the right by the same number of bits as the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g. This is the first decoding condition. On the other hand, as described above, the first processing condition in main controller 110 is to rotate left by the same number of bits as the value of first processing condition memory 203f. That is, in the pachinko machine 10, when the same value is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113, the sound lamp control is performed. The MPU 221 of the device 113 can decode the special loss stop type command processed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 into the original command. Then, the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 does not perform AT lottery unless the decoded command is the original special loss stop type command “F111h”.

  In such a case, the illegal special stoppage type command after processing that is different from the special stoppage type command after processing transmitted from the main controller 110 by the “hanging board” or the like is the voice lamp control device. Even if the command is output to 113, when the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 decodes the command, it does not become the original special loss stop type command. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game operation suggestion from being performed illegally by the “hanging board” or the like.

  The second decoding condition memory 223h is a memory in which parameters used for decoding the processed condition command transmitted from the main control device 110 into the original command (condition command before processing) are stored. As described above, the condition command after processing changes the processing method of the special lose stop symbol command in the main controller 110 when the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 is 4 when the power is turned on or after the power is turned on. This is the command sent when Similar to the first decoding condition memory 223g, the second decoding condition memory 223h is composed of 2 bits, and stores integer values “0” to “3”. In the second decoding condition memory 223h, each pachinko machine 10 is individually set based on the manufacturing number of the pachinko machine 10 fixedly stored in the second ID ROM 224 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  Here, the value stored in the second ID ROM 224 of the sound lamp control device 113 is the same as the value stored in the first ID ROM 207 of the main control device 110. Further, the setting of the value of the second decoding condition memory 223h by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is performed in the same manner as the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 sets a value in the second processing condition memory 203g. That is, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 divides the serial number given in the manufacturing order included in the manufacturing number of the second ID ROM 224 by 4, which is the number of values that can be stored in the second decoding condition memory 223h, The remainder is set in the second processing condition memory 203g. Therefore, the second decoding condition memory 223h of the sound lamp control device 113 stores the same value as the second processing condition memory 203g of the main control device 110.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the second decoding condition is that the lower byte of the processed command ("22h" if "F122h") is rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value of the second decoding condition memory 223h. It is said. On the other hand, as described above, the second machining condition of the pachinko machine 10 is to rotate right by the same number of bits as the value of the second machining condition memory 203g. As described above, since the value of the second decoding condition memory 223h of the audio lamp control device 113 is the same as the value of the second processing condition memory 203g of the main control device 110, the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 The condition command processed by the MPU 201 of the control device 110 can be decoded into the original command.

  In addition to this, the RAM 223 should also store a command storage area (not shown) for temporarily storing commands received from the main controller 110 until processing corresponding to the commands is performed, and start a variable display. A variation start flag (not shown) indicating whether or not the 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. 24) of the sound lamp control 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 normal symbol variation start flag is turned on when a normal symbol stop type command (referred to as a “normal symbol stop type command”) output from the main controller 110 is received (see S1205 in FIG. 24). Turned off when the variable display is set in the three-symbol display device 81 (see S1702 in FIG. 29).

  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, second condition setting switch 226, audio output device 227, lamp display device 228, and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  Here, the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a path of the drive voltage (+24 V) supplied to the power supply device 115 of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIG. 11, the driving voltage (+24 V) of the pachinko machine 10 is supplied to the power supply device 115 via the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226. The power supply device 115 converts the drive voltage (+ 24V) into each voltage of + 12V, + 9V, and + 5V, and supplies it to each part of the pachinko machine 10. The drive voltage (+ 24V) is supplied from an island device (not shown) where the pachinko machine 10 is installed.

  The first condition setting switch 210 is a rotary switch for connecting the wiring of the driving voltage (+ 24V) to any one of the five power terminals from the terminal A to the terminal E according to the setting value of the dial. . Specifically, the wiring of the drive voltage (+ 24V) is connected to the terminal A when the set value (dial position) of the first condition setting switch 210 is “0”, and is connected to the terminal B when “1”. When it is “2”, it is connected to the terminal C, when it is “3”, it is connected to the terminal D, and when it is “4”, it is connected to the terminal E. The first condition setting switch 210 is also connected to the main controller 110, and the set value is configured to be readable by the main controller 110.

  Similarly, the second condition setting switch 226 is also a rotary switch that connects the wiring of the drive voltage (+ 24V) to the power supply device 115 to any one of the five power supply terminals A ′ to E ′. It is. Specifically, when the setting value (dial position) of the second condition setting switch 226 is “0”, the wiring of the driving voltage (+24 V) to the power supply device 115 is connected to the terminal A ′ and “1” is set. Is connected to the terminal B ′, “2” is connected to the terminal C ′, “3” is connected to the terminal D ′, and “4” is connected to the terminal E ′. The second condition setting switch 226 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113, and the set value can be read by the sound lamp control device 113.

  Only when the terminals A to E of the first condition setting switch 210 and the terminals A ′ to E ′ of the second condition setting switch 226 have the same set value, the drive voltage (+24 V) from the island device Is supplied to the power supply device 115, and the pachinko machine 10 becomes operable.

  Here, when the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 matches the set value of the second condition setting switch 226, as described above, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the voice The value of the first decoding condition memory 203g of the lamp control device 113 matches. Thus, the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110 can be correctly decoded into the original command “F111h” by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, and AT lottery can be executed.

  On the other hand, when the installation value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the installation value of the second condition setting switch 226 do not match, the driving voltage (+ 24V) is not supplied to the power supply device 115, and the pachinko machine 10 cannot operate. As described above, when the processing condition of the special loss stop type command by the main control device 110 is different from the combined condition of the special loss stop type command by the sound lamp control device 113, the drive voltage (+ 24V) is supplied to the power supply device 115. Not supplied and no games are played. Accordingly, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 according to the installation value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the first decoding of the sound lamp control device 113 according to the installation value of the second condition setting switch 226. It can be prevented that the value of the condition memory 203g is inconsistent and the AT lottery is not performed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  When the installation value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the installation value of the second condition setting switch 226 coincide with each other and the drive voltage (+ 24V) is supplied to the power supply device 115, the main control device 110 controls the pilot lamp. 229 is lit. Therefore, when setting both switches 210 and 226 in a game hall or the like, it is possible to easily confirm that the setting values of both switches match by confirming that the pilot lamp 229 is turned on.

  The first condition setting switch 220 may be provided in the main control device 110, or may be provided in the substrate box 100 in which the main control device 110 is sealed and stored. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts that cheat on the input from the first condition setting switch 220 to the main control device 110.

  The display control device 114 is a device that controls the screen display of the third symbol display device (LCD) 81, and notifies the variation display (variation effect) of the second symbol (ordinary symbol), the variation display of the third symbol, and the jackpot. Various screen displays such as a screen to be displayed when the first or second large opening 65a, 650a is opened / closed and a screen to notify the end of the jackpot are displayed in the sound lamp control device 113 (main Control is performed according to a command transmitted from the control device 110).

  The display control device 114 includes an MPU 231, a ROM (program ROM) 232, a work RAM 233, a video RAM 234, a character ROM 235, an image controller 236, an input port 237, an output port 238, and bus lines 239 and 240. have. The input side of the input port 237 is connected to the output side of the sound lamp control device 113, and the output side of the input port 237 is connected to the MPU 231, ROM 232, work RAM 233, and image controller 236. A video RAM 234 and a character ROM 235 are connected to the image controller 236, and an output port 238 is connected via a bus line 240. A third symbol display device 81 is connected to the output side of the output port 238.

  The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 controls the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display normal symbol variation pattern command and other various commands output from the sound lamp control device 113.

  The ROM 232 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 231 and fixed value data.

  The work RAM 233 is a memory for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the MPU 231 executes various programs. The character ROM 235 is a memory that stores data (character information) for effects such as symbols (background symbols and third symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in a compressed form. The video RAM 234 stores an area (not shown) in which a plurality of character information read from the character ROM 235 is decompressed in order to generate an image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and the decompressed plural This is a memory having a frame buffer area (not shown) for temporarily storing display data for one frame generated using at least a part of the character information until the display is performed.

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

  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 provided with a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5). 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. 18).

  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 turned 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.

  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 started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 2 milliseconds). 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 will be described first, and then the startup process and the main process will be described.

  FIG. 12 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 processes of various winning switches such as a normal winning switch and a starting winning switch are 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 (599 in this embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the counter buffer 202 b 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 (99 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated. Is stored in the counter buffer 202b of the RAM 203.

  Further, the first per-random number counter C1 and the second per-random number counter C2 are updated (S103). Specifically, 1 is added to each of the first per-random number counter C1 and the second per-random number counter C2, and when these counter values reach the maximum values (in this embodiment, 599 and 99, respectively), they are each 0. To clear. The updated values of the counters C1 and C2 are stored in the counter buffer 202b of the RAM 203.

  Next, normal symbol variation processing for setting a display pattern by the first symbol display device 37, a variation pattern of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) by the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81, and the like. (S104), and further, a normal symbol start winning process associated with winning a prize in the first ordinary winning opening 63 or the second ordinary winning opening 630 is executed (S105). Details of the normal symbol variation process (S104) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, and details of the normal symbol start winning process (S105) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the normal symbol start winning process is executed, the special symbol change process (S106) is executed. In the special symbol variation process (S106), processing for performing display by the first symbol display device 37 and variation pattern of the third symbol (special symbol) by the third symbol variation display area Dm of the third symbol display device 81. Set up. Then, a special symbol start winning process associated with the start winning to the first starting port 64 or the second starting port 640 is executed (S107). This process determines whether or not there is a start winning at the first starting port 64 or the second starting port 640, and if there is a starting winning at any of the starting ports, a special symbol variation flag (not shown) Is to turn on. Details of the special symbol variation process (S106) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, a 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 normal symbol variation process (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S104). The normal symbol variation process (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) and is performed in the second symbol display area Db of the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81. Controls the variation display of (second symbol).

  In this normal variation process, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the third symbol) is a big hit (S201). As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S201: Yes), since the variable display cannot be performed, this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the normal symbol (second symbol) in the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202). If the normal symbol display mode is not changing (S202: No), it is then determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the normal symbol change display on the first symbol display device 37 is stopped (S203). As a result, if the predetermined time has not elapsed after the fluctuation stop (S203: No), this processing is terminated as it is. As a result, the stop symbol in the normal symbol variation effect is displayed on the one symbol display device 37 for a predetermined time. Similarly, the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 has a process of S207 described later. The stop symbol set in is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player visually recognize these stop symbols.

  On the other hand, as a result of the process of S203, if the predetermined time has elapsed after the stop of the fluctuation of the normal symbol (S203: Yes), the value of the reserved ball number counter 203d (the variable display holding ball held in the main controller 110) It is determined whether or not the number N) is greater than 0 (S204). If the value of the retained ball number counter 203d (the number of retained balls N) is 1 or more (S204: Yes), the value of the retained ball number counter 203d (Reserved ball number N) is decremented by 1 (S205), and the data stored in the reserved ball storage area 203c is shifted (S206). This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the eight holding areas 203c1 to 203c8 of the holding ball storage area 203c to the execution area 203c9 side. The holding first area 203c1 → the execution area 203c9, Data in each area is shifted, such as hold second area 203c2 → hold first area 203c1, hold third area 203c3 → hold second area 203c2,... Hold eighth area 203c8 → hold seventh area 203c7. . After the data shift process, the normal symbol variation start process in the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S207), and this process is terminated as it is. The normal symbol variation start process (S207) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S204, if it is determined that the value of the held ball number counter 203d (the number of held balls N) is 0 (S204: No), it means that there is no held ball for executing the variable display. finish.

  In the process of S202, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing the normal symbol (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed (S208). In the present embodiment, the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 is constant (20 seconds) regardless of the type of stop symbol and the like, and if this variation time has not elapsed (S208: No), Since it is changing, the display of the 1st symbol display apparatus 37 is updated (S209), and this process is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S208: 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 of the first symbol is performed in advance by a normal symbol variation start process (S207) described later with reference to FIG. That is, in the normal symbol variation start process (S207), whether or not the normal hit is determined is determined by the process of S206 according to the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c. The Then, as a stop display of the first symbol display device 37, in the case of normal hit, a stop symbol corresponding to normal hit is set, and in the case of special lose, a stop symbol corresponding to special lose is set, In this case, a stop symbol corresponding to the normal loss is set.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stopped symbol is set in the process of S210, the variation effect of the normal symbol (second symbol) in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 is stopped. In order to determine the symbol in synchronization with the lighting of the LED 37a in the first symbol display device 37, a normal symbol determination command is set (S211), and this process ends. When the sound lamp control device 113 receives this normal symbol determination command, it transmits the normal symbol determination command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation of the normal symbol in the second symbol display area Db, and the normal symbol confirmation command is received to confirm the stop symbol.

  Next, the normal symbol variation start process (S207) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation start processing (S207). This normal symbol variation start process (S207) is executed in the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 13) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and is stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c. Based on the counter value, the normal winning lottery and special loss determination are performed, and the normal symbol (second symbol) is displayed in the second symbol display area Db of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81. In order to start (production), a stop type and a variation pattern of the normal symbol are set.

  In the normal symbol variation start process, first, a normal winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not the normal winning is based on the value of the first winning random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c (S301). . Whether or not it is a normal hit is determined based on the value of the first random number counter C1. As described above, “7, 107, 207, 307, 407, 507” stored in the ordinary hit random number table 202a1 is the ordinary hit random number value. In the process of S301, when the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c matches one of the normal per-random numbers, it is determined that it is a normal hit.

  Then, when it is determined that the winning is normal as a result of the processing of S301 (S301: Yes), the stopped symbol of the first symbol display device 37 (the lighting state of the LED 37a) and the second symbol display of the third symbol display device 81 A stop type (stop symbol) in the area Db is set (S302). Thereby, the stop symbol (the lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 indicates the normal hit.

  Further, according to the stop type set by the process of S302, the stop symbol in the second symbol display area Db is “☆”. Therefore, a stop type command for normal hit (normal stop type command “F133h”) is set in which the stop symbol in the second symbol display area Db is “☆” (S303). Thereby, the stop symbol in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 is set.

  Next, according to the value of the normal winning memory 203e, a normal symbol variation pattern is set and a normal symbol variation pattern command is set (S304). The normal symbol variation display in this embodiment is performed for a fixed time (20 seconds) regardless of the stop type. Two types of normal symbol variation pattern commands are prepared regardless of the stop type, and one of the two types of commands is selected according to the value of the normal winning memory 203e stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c. Is set. That is, if the reserved ball stored in the execution area 203c9 has been won in the first normal winning opening 63, the first normal winning information is stored in the normal winning memory 203e as described above. Therefore, in this case, the normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the winning of the first normal winning opening 63 is set. On the other hand, if the reserved ball stored in the execution area 203c9 has been won in the second normal winning opening 630, as described above, the second normal winning information is stored in the normal winning memory 203e, and the normal symbol is displayed. As the variation pattern command, a command corresponding to the winning of the second normal winning opening 630 is set. Thereby, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the AT mode, the voice lamp control device 113 receives the normal symbol variation pattern command and the stop type command at the time of normal hit, whereby the voice lamp control device The MPU 221 of 113 can perform the game operation suggestion in correspondence with the normal winning opening where the holding ball has won.

  Next, the value is updated by adding 1 to the value M of the first normal symbol variation number counter 203h (S304), and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). The first normal symbol variation number counter 203h is cleared to 0 by a special symbol variation process (see FIG. 16) described later when a big hit occurs. Therefore, the value of the first ordinary symbol variation number counter 203h stores the number of variations of the ordinary symbol effect performed from the previous jackpot.

  If it is determined by the process of S301 that the winning is not normal (ie, lost) (S301: No), the special hit number C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c is used for special processing. Special loss determination is performed to determine whether or not it is lost (S306). Whether or not a special loss has occurred is determined based on the value of the first random number counter C1. As described above, “77, 177, 277, 377, 477, 577” stored in the special lose random number table 202a2 is the special lose random number value. In the process of S306, when the value of the first per-random number counter C1 stored in the execution area 203c9 of the reserved ball storage area 203c matches one of the special lose random number values, it is determined that the special loss has occurred.

  If it is determined by the process of S306 that it is a special loss (S306: Yes), the stop type at the time of special loss is set (S307), and the stop symbol (LED 37a lighting state) of the first symbol display device 37 is set. To do. Next, the stop symbol to be displayed in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 is set to “−”, and the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 executes the AT lottery. A special loss stop type command for processing (that is, “F111h”) is acquired (S308). Thereby, the stop symbol at the time of special loss is set as the stop symbol in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. It should be noted that the special loss stop symbol “-” and the normal shift stop symbol “-” are the same symbol.

  Next, the acquired unprocessed special loss stop type command is processed based on the value of the first processing condition memory 203f (S309). The value of the first machining condition memory 203f is 1 in a machining condition initial setting process (see FIG. 20) of a startup process and a machining condition resetting process (see FIG. 17) of a special symbol variation process (S106), which will be described later. It is set to any one of ~ 3.

  As described above, when the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 processes an unprocessed special loss stop type command, the lower 1 byte (that is, “11h”) of the command is set in the first processing condition memory 203f. Rotate to the left by the value of (see Fig. 8 (a)). Thus, the unprocessed special loss stop type command “F111h” is converted into four types of special loss stop type commands “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h” after processing according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. To be processed into one of the following. Then, a command processed by the processing of S309 (that is, a special loss stop type command after processing) is set, and a normal symbol variation pattern command is set (S310, S304), and the value of the first normal symbol variation count counter 203h 1 is added to M and updated (S305), and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the processing in S306 that the loss is not special (S306: No), it is a normal loss. In this case, the stop type at the time of normal loss is set, the stop type command at the time of normal loss (normal loss stop type command “F155h”) is set (S312), and the normal symbol variation pattern command is set (S309, (S304), 1 is added to the value M of the first normal symbol variation number counter 203h for updating (S305), and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  The stop type command set in each process of S303, S310, and S312 and the normal symbol variation pattern command set in the process of S304 are stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and the main process (FIG. These commands are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S901 of 21). When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the normal symbol stop type command and the normal symbol confirmation command, it generates display commands (display normal symbol stop type command, display normal symbol variation pattern command) corresponding to each command. The command is transmitted to the display control device 114. Thereby, in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81, the normal symbol variation display is started.

  Next, the normal symbol 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. 15 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol start winning process (S105). This normal symbol start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interruption process (see FIG. 12), and it is determined whether or not there is a winning (ordinary winning) in the first normal winning slot 63 or the second normal winning slot 630. If there is a normal winning, a holding process of a value indicated by a random number counter or the like (the first random number counter C1 and the normal winning memory 203e) is executed.

  When the normal symbol start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won the first normal winning opening 63 (normal winning) (S401). If it is determined that the ball has won the first normal winning opening 63 (S401: Yes), the first normal winning information is stored in the normal winning memory 203e (S402). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the reserved ball number counter 203d (the reserved ball number N of the fluctuating effect of the normal symbol held in the main controller 110) is less than the upper limit value (8 in this embodiment) ( S403).

  Here, if it is determined by the processing of S401 that there is no winning in the first normal winning opening 63 (S401: No), it is determined whether or not the ball has won (normal winning) in the second normal winning opening 630 ( S404). When it is determined that the normal winning at the second normal winning opening 630 is determined (S404: Yes), the second normal winning information is stored in the normal winning memory 203e (S405), and then the value of the retained ball number counter 203d is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than 8 (S403).

  There is no winning in either the first ordinary winning opening 63 or the second ordinary winning opening 630 (S401: No, and S402: No), or winning in the first ordinary winning opening 63 or the second ordinary winning opening 630 Even if there is a hold series N <8 (S403: No), the process returns to the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if there is a winning at the first ordinary winning opening 63 or the second ordinary winning opening 630 (S401: Yes or S402: Yes) and the number of reserved balls N <8 (S403: Yes), the hold The value of the ball counter 203d (the number N of reserved balls) is incremented by 1 (S406), and the value of the first random number counter C1 updated in step S103 and the value of the normal winning memory 203e set in S402 or S405 are also displayed. The value is stored in the first area among the empty reserved areas in the reserved ball storage area 203c of the RAM 203 (S407).

  Next, a reserved ball number command including the value N of the held ball number counter 203d updated by the process of S406 is created and set (S408). The reserved ball number command set here is stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S901 of the main process (FIG. 21). The voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the held ball number counter 223e of the voice lamp control device 113 based on the held ball number N included in the held ball number command, and indicates the value by the value of the held ball number counter 223a. The display reservation device number command is transmitted to the display control device 114 so as to display the number of reservation symbols (helmet symbol) of the displayed number in the reservation ball display area Ds of the third symbol display device 81. Then, the start winning process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  Next, the special symbol variation process (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation process (S106). This special symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), and is performed in the third symbol display area Dm of the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81. Controls the variation display of (3rd symbol).

  In this variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made (S501). As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S501: Yes), since the special symbol variation display cannot be performed, this processing is ended as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S501: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing the special symbol (S502), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is the special symbol. If the change is not in progress (S502: No), it is then determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after the special symbol change display on the first symbol display device 37 is stopped (S503). As a result, if the predetermined time has not elapsed after the stop of the variation of the special symbol (S503: No), this processing is terminated as it is. As a result, the stop symbol in the special symbol variation effect can be displayed in the special symbol display area Dm of the first symbol display device 37 or the third symbol display device 81 for a predetermined time. Can be visually recognized.

  On the other hand, as a result of the processing in S503, if a predetermined time has elapsed after the special symbol variation stop (503: Yes), it is determined whether the special symbol variation flag is turned on (S504). The special symbol variation flag is turned on when a start winning at either the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640 is detected in the special symbol start winning process (S107). Therefore, when it is determined that the special symbol variation flag is turned on (S504: Yes), it means that a start winning is detected. In such a case, a special symbol lottery (big hit) is performed by reading the big hit random number value from the big hit random number table 202a3 and reading the value of the second hit random number counter C2 in the counter buffer 203b and determining whether or not both values match. A lottery) is performed (S505).

  Next, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery by the processing of S505 is set (S506), and a special symbol stop type command is set (S507). The special symbol variation pattern command and the special symbol stop type command set by the processing of S506 and S507 are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and are voiced in the processing of S901 of the main processing (FIG. 21). It is transmitted to the lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives these commands, the voice lamp control device 113 displays display commands (display special symbol variation pattern command, display special symbol stop type command) based on these commands. It transmits to the control apparatus 114. As a result, the special symbol (third symbol) is variably displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) executed in the process of S505 is a big win (S508). Return to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result is a big hit by the processing of S508, the value of the normal fluctuation number counter 203h (normal fluctuation number M) is acquired (S509), and this value is the threshold value for determining the big win winning interval. It is determined whether the value is smaller than the value (170 in the present embodiment) (S510). The normal fluctuation count counter 203h is cleared to 0 once by the process of S512, which will be described later, executed at the time of the previous big hit, and then the normal symbol fluctuation start process (S207) each time the normal symbol fluctuation display is performed. A value obtained by adding 1 to is stored in advance. The jackpot winning interval judgment threshold is the number of normal symbol fluctuation display times set between the expected value of the jackpot winning interval in the AT mode and the expected value of the jackpot winning interval in the normal time (non-AT mode). is there.

  In the process of S510, when the value of the normal fluctuation number counter 203h is determined to be a value smaller than the jackpot winning interval determination threshold value (S510: Yes), the jackpot winning interval of the pachinko machine 10 is shorter than normal. Therefore, a “hanging board” or the like is attached to the pachinko machine 10, and the “hanging board” or the like outputs a stop type command after processing, thereby causing the audio lamp control device 113 to repeatedly perform AT lottery, There is a possibility that the jackpot occurrence probability is illegally increased by the suggestion of the gaming operation that is performed as a result of frequently setting the incorrect AT mode. At this time, that is, at this time, a special lose stop symbol command after processing that is transmitted from the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10 and triggered by AT lottery in the audio lamp control device 113 is “hanging board” or the like. May match what is output from.

  Therefore, in such a case, a machining condition resetting process described later is executed (S511), the value of the first machining condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 is reset, and the processing is transmitted from the main control device 110. A process for changing a special loss stop type command after that, and a command for changing the command decoding method in the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 in accordance with the change is transmitted. Process. As a result, a special loss stop symbol command after processing that is transmitted from the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10 and triggered by the AT lottery in the sound lamp control device 113 is reset (changed), Since it can be a thing different from what is output from "etc.", the illegal act by "hanging board" etc. can be interrupted. After execution of the machining condition resetting process (S511), the value M of the normal variation counter 203h is cleared to 0 (S512), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  On the other hand, in the process of S509, when it is determined that the number of normal fluctuations M is larger than 250 (S509: No), there is a low possibility that the above-described fraudulent acts such as “hanging board” are performed. The processing condition resetting process (S511) is skipped, the value M of the normal fluctuation counter 203h is cleared to 0 (S512), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process.

  In the process of S502, if it is determined that the special symbol display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S502: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has passed (S513). If this fluctuation time has not elapsed (S513: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37 is updated (S514), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the variation time of the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed (S513: Yes), the display mode of the special symbol corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S515). The setting of the stop symbol of the first symbol is performed in advance by the process of S507.

  When the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 corresponding to the stop symbol is set in the process of S515, the stop symbol of the variation effect of the third symbol display device 81 is set to the first symbol display device 37 according to the display mode. A confirmation command is set in order to confirm in synchronization with the lighting of the LED 37a (S516). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives this confirmation command, it transmits the confirmation command to the display control device 114 as it is. When the variation time elapses, the third symbol display device 81 stops the variation, and the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 is confirmed by receiving the confirmation command.

  Next, the end of the special symbol variation effect is set by turning off the special symbol variation flag (S517), and the process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the processing condition resetting process (S511) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the special symbol variation process (S106) of the timer interrupt process described above will be described. . FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the machining condition resetting process (S511). As described above, the machining condition resetting process (S511) is a process for setting (resetting or changing) the value of the first machining condition memory 203f under a certain condition when a big hit occurs. Although details will be described later, this machining condition resetting process (S511) is performed when the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 is 4 in advance in the start-up process (FIG. 19) executed when the power is turned on. Is also called. Then, by this processing (S511), the value of the first machining condition memory 203f at the time of turning on the power is set (reset or changed).

  First, a random value is acquired from the random number generation circuit 206 (S551). As described above, the random number generation circuit 206 generates a hard random number in the range of 0 to 255. The obtained random number value is divided by 4 which is the number of values that can be stored in the first processing condition memory 203f, and the remainder is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f (S552). As a result, when processing the special lose stop type command, the number of bits for rotating the lower byte of the command to the left is randomly set (reset or changed) according to the random value. Therefore, the special loss stop type command after processing can be set randomly from four types. For this reason, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is reset by the processing of S522 performed when the big hit occurs, so that the special loss stop type command after processing becomes different from that before, and the sound lamp It can be transmitted to the control device 113.

  Next, the serial number unique to each pachinko machine 10 stored in the first ID ROM 207 is divided by 4 which is the number of values that can be stored in the second process condition memory 203g, and the remainder is stored in the second process condition memory. It is stored in 203g (S554). Next, an unprocessed condition command corresponding to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f set in the process of S552 is read from the ROM 202, and the lower byte bit of the condition command is stored in the second processing condition memory 203g. The value is rotated to the right by the value (processing according to the second processing condition) (S555), and a condition command after processing is set (S556). And this process is complete | finished and it returns to a special symbol fluctuation | variation process.

  The processed condition command set in the process of S556 is stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S901 of the main process (FIG. 21). The voice lamp control device 113 that has received this command decodes the received condition command after processing into the original condition command based on the serial number of the pachinko machine 10 stored in the second ID ROM 224. Then, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f indicated by the condition command after decoding (that is, the value set in the process of S552) is stored in the second decoding condition memory 223h. As a result, since the value of the first processing condition memory 203f matches the second decoding condition memory 223h, the special loss processed according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 set in the processing of S552. The stop type command can be decoded into the original command by the MPU 201 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  FIG. 18 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 (S601), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

  The above NMI interrupt process is executed in the same manner by the payout / emission control apparatus 311, 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. 19 is a flowchart showing this 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 (S701). 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. (S702). Then, access to the RAM 203 is permitted (S703).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 5) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S704). If it is turned on (S704: Yes), the process proceeds to S711. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S704: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S705), and if not stored (S705: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S711 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S705: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S706). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S707: 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 S711. Note that, as will be described later in the processing of S908 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 S711, 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) (S711). 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 (S712, S713) 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 (S712, S713) is executed. Similarly, the initialization processing (S712, S713) 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 (S712, S713), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S712), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S713). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to the machining condition initial setting process (S709).

  On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S704: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S705: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( (S707: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S708), and then the process proceeds to the processing condition initial setting process (S709).

  In the processing condition initial setting process (S709), the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set for the first time after the power is turned on. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. After the process of S709, an interrupt is permitted (S710), and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, the machining condition initial setting process (S709) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the above-described startup process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the processing condition initial setting process (S709). In this processing condition initial setting process (S709), the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set for the first time after the power is turned on.

  First, based on the output signal of the first condition setting switch 210 input to the MPU 201, the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 is determined from “0, 1, 2, 3, 4” (S801). ), It is determined whether the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 is “4” (S802). In the pachinko machine 10, when the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 is 4 in advance, the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 is any one of 0 to 3, as will be described later. In this way, the same value as the set value is not set as the value of the first machining condition memory 203f, but the set value is automatically set from any one of 0 to 3. Therefore, when it is determined by the process of S802 that the set value of the first condition setting switch 210 is “4” (S802: Yes), the process proceeds to the processing condition resetting process (S511).

  In the processing condition resetting process (S511), as described above with reference to FIG. 17, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f at the time of power-on is set based on the random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 206. Is done. Further, the value of the second machining condition memory 203g is set based on the value stored in the first ID ROM 207, and the value of the first machining condition memory 203f set in the machining condition resetting process (S511) is set as the voice. The condition command for notifying the lamp control device 113 is processed according to the second processing condition corresponding to the value of the second processing condition memory 203g, and the post-processing condition command is set. The processed condition command is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 in the process of S901 of the main process (FIG. 21). The first processing condition memory 203f can be set to the same value. After the process of S511, this process is terminated and the process returns to the startup process.

  Returning to the processing of S802, the description will be continued. When the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 is preset to any one of 0 to 3 (S802: No), the same value as the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 is set to the first processing condition memory 203f. (S803). Then, this process is terminated, and the process returns to the startup process. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 processes the unprocessed special losing stop type command into one from the four types of special losing stop type commands after processing according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. Transmit to the lamp control device 113. Therefore, by operating the first condition setting switch 210 in the range of 0 to 3, a desired special stoppage type command after processing can be transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113.

  After the process of S511 or S802, if a special loss is selected in the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 14), an unprocessed special loss stop type command is sent to the lower byte of the S511 or S802. By the above processing, the processing can be performed by rotating to the left by the value stored in the first processing condition memory 203f, and the special lose stop type command after the processing can be transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 after the startup process described above will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an overview, each process of S901 to S904 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the counter update process of S905 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command stored in a command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203 in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12) is sent to each sub-control device (peripheral control device). ) Is executed (S901).

  Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading processing of S101 in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 12) 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. Also, the reserved ball number command set in the normal symbol start winning process (see FIG. 15) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, a special loss stop type command after processing and a condition command after processing are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, by this external output processing, when the variation pattern command, stop type command, confirmation command, and each large opening 65a, 650a required for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are opened / closed. , The notification command A, the notification command B, the guess command, the round number command, the ending command A, the ending command B and the like necessary for displaying various screens on the third symbol display device 81 are 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, in the case of a big hit state, a large opening opening / closing for opening or closing each of the first large opening 65a of the first variable winning device 65 and the second large opening 65a of the second variable winning device 650 is performed. Processing is executed (S902). That is, for each round of jackpot state, one of the first large opening 65a or the second large opening 650a that can be opened in the jackpot is opened, and the maximum opening time of the large opening has elapsed, or the ball It is determined whether or not a prescribed number has been won. When either of these conditions is satisfied, one of the first large opening 65a or the second large opening 650a that has been opened is closed. The opening and closing of the first large opening 65a or the second large opening 650a is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds.

  After that, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S903). If the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S903: No), a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S904). If the predetermined time has already passed (S904: Yes), the process proceeds to S901, and the above-described processes after S901 are repeatedly executed.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S904: No), the first time is reached until the predetermined time, that is, within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process. The updating of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is repeatedly executed (S905).

  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 (599, 99 in this embodiment). . Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are respectively stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 (S905).

  Here, since the execution time of each process of S801 to S904 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the next main process execution timing is not constant and varies. Therefore, by repeatedly performing the update of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C2) can be updated at random.

  In the process of S903, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S903: Yes), the power supply is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or power off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 18 has been executed, the power-off process after S906 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S906), 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). (S907). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S908), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S909), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and processing 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 S906 is executed at the timing when the series of processing corresponding to the game state change performed in S901 to S905 ends or when one cycle of the processing of S905 performed within the remaining time ends. ing. 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 supply interruption state, The process can be started from S901. That is, the process can be started from the process of S901 as in the case where the process is initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 are saved in the stack area or the stack pointer value is not saved in the initialization process (S701) without saving the stack pointer value. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), it is possible to start from the processing of S901. 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, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIGS. 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 audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 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 associated with power-on is executed (S1001). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance for the stack pointer is set. Thereafter, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag is turned on, the power-up processing in S1119 is performed due to an instantaneous voltage drop (momentary power failure, so-called “momentary power failure”) (see FIG. 23). ) Is determined during execution (S1002). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives a power-off command from the main control device 110 (see S1116 in FIG. 23), it executes a power-off process in S1119. The power-off process flag is turned on before the power-off process is executed, and the power-off process flag is turned off after the power-off process ends. Therefore, whether or not the power-off process in S1119 is being executed can be determined based on the state of the power-off process flag.

  If the power-off processing flag is off (S1002: No), the current start-up processing is started after the power supply is completely shut off or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power-off in S1119 is performed. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or started only after the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 was reset due to noise or the like (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110). is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1003).

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

  If the current 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 (S1003: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1004. On the other hand, this startup process was started after an instantaneous power failure and after completing the power-off process in S1119, or is 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 (S1003: No), and the process proceeds to S1008.

  If the power-off process flag is on (S1002: Yes), the startup process of this time is after the momentary power failure has occurred and during the execution of the power-off process of S1119, the sound lamp control device 113. The MPU 221 is started after being reset. In such a case, since the power-off process is being executed, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not necessarily correct. Therefore, since control cannot be continued in such a case, the process proceeds to S1004 and initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

  In the processing of S1004, the entire storage area of the RAM 223 is checked (S1004). As a check method, first, “0F1h” is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether it is “0F1h”. If “0F1h”, it is determined as normal. The writing and checking for each byte are performed in the order of “55h”, “0AAh”, and “00h” after “0F1h”. This RAM 223 read / write check clears all storage areas of the RAM 223 to zero.

  If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1005: Yes), the keyword “55AAh” is written in the specific area of the RAM 223, and the RAM destruction check data is set (S1006). By checking the keyword “55AAh” written in the specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1005: No), the abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified (S1007), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is shut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the display lamp 34. 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 S1008, it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is turned on (S1008). The power-off flag is turned on before executing the power-off process in S1119 (see S1118 in FIG. 23). In other words, since the power-off flag is turned on before the power-off process of S1119 is executed, the current startup process is instantaneous because the power-off flag is turned on. This is a case where the process is started after the power failure has occurred and the execution of the power-off process in S1119 is completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: Yes), the RAM work area is cleared to initialize each process of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1009), and the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1010).

  Next, based on the output signal output from the second condition setting switch 226 to the MPU 221, any one of “0, 1, 2, 3, 4” is set. A set value is acquired (S1011). Then, a value corresponding to the set value is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g (S1012). Here, since the first decoding condition memory 223g is a 2-bit memory, the value “0 to 3” can be stored, but “4” cannot be stored. Therefore, when the set value of the second condition setting switch 226 is “4”, “0” is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g. In this way, the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g when the setting value of the second condition setting switch 226 is “4” is the main value when the power is turned on by the decoding condition setting process (see FIG. 28) described later. This is because the value is set based on the post-processing condition command transmitted by the control device 110.

  Next, interrupt permission is set (S1013), 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, when the power-off flag is turned off, the process of S1008 is reached because the current start-up process is started after, for example, the power supply is completely shut down, so that the process of S1008 is performed via the processes of S1004 to S1006. This is a case where the processing has been reached, or the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is reset only (without receiving a power-off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. Therefore, in such a case (S1008: No), S1009 that is the process of clearing the work area of the RAM 223 is skipped, the process proceeds to S1010, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1010), and the second condition setting is performed. A set value of the switch 226 is acquired (S1011), and a value corresponding to the set value is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g (S1012). Thereafter, interrupt permission is set (S1013), and the process proceeds to the main process.

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

  Next, the main process executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 after the startup process of the audio lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or since the previous processing of S1101 was executed (S1101). If not (S1101: No), the process proceeds to S1113 without performing the processes in S1102 to S1112. In step S1101, whether or not 1 msec has passed is determined in steps S1102 to S1112 regarding display and audio settings (ie, setting of effects), and must be edited in a short cycle (within 1 msec). On the other hand, it is preferable to execute the normal symbol variation display process in S1113, the special symbol variation display process in S1114, and the command determination process in S1115 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1115 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent omission of reception of the command transmitted from the main controller 110. By executing the processing of S1113 and S1114 in a short cycle, it is received by the command determination processing. Based on the command, the setting related to the changing effect can be performed without delay.

  If 1 msec or more has elapsed in the processing of S1101 (S1101: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 preset by the processing of S1103 to S1115 are transmitted to the display control device 114 ( S1102). Subsequently, the output of each lamp is set so that the lighting mode of the display lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the processing of S1109 described later are set (S1103), and then the power-on notification processing is executed (S1104). 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 S1105 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

  In the process of S1105, a waiting-for-customer effect is executed, and then a hold number display update process is executed (S1106). In the customer waiting effect, when a time during which the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player has elapsed for a predetermined time, setting for switching the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen is performed, and the setting is displayed as a command as a display control device. 114. In the retained number display update process, a retained ball number command for displaying a retained symbol is set in the retained display area Ds of the third symbol display device 81 in accordance with the value of the retained ball number counter 223e.

  Thereafter, the frame button input monitoring / effect process is executed (S1107). This frame button input monitoring / production process monitors the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player has been pressed to enhance the production effect, and corresponds to the case where the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting to produce an effect. For example, when a notice character appears at the start of fluctuation display, the expected value of the jackpot due to the current fluctuation is displayed by pressing the frame button 22, or the feeling of expectation for the jackpot is displayed by pressing the frame button 22 during reach production. It is good also as a decision button for changing to the production which can have, or selecting one reach production out of a plurality of reach productions. If the frame button 22 is not provided, the process of S1107 is omitted.

  When the frame button input monitoring / production process ends, the lamp editing process is then executed (S1109), and then the sound editing / output process is executed (S1110). 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 227 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 227 according to the setting.

  After the process of S1110, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1111), and then the counter update process is performed (S1112), and the process proceeds to S1113. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1111), 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. Based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process (S1111), the lamp editing process in S1109 is executed. Note that the sound editing / output process of S1110 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 counter update process (S1112), various counters provided in the RAM 223 are updated. The AT generation random number counter and the AT continuation random number counter are also updated by this process.

  In the process of S1113, the normal symbol variation pattern command and the normal symbol received from the main controller 110 in order to display the variation effect of the normal symbol (second symbol) in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. Based on the stop type command, a normal symbol variation display command that is a process for generating a normal symbol variation pattern command for display or a normal symbol stop type command for display and setting the generated command to be transmitted to the display control device 114 is performed. Execute (S1113). Details of this variation display processing will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, after the normal symbol variation display process, the special symbol received from the main control device 110 to display the variation effect of the special symbol (third symbol) in the third symbol display area Dm of the third symbol display device 81. This is a process for generating a special symbol variation pattern command for display and a special symbol stop type command for display based on the variation pattern command and the special symbol stop type command, and setting the generated command to be transmitted to the display control device 114. A special symbol variation display process is executed (S1114). Next, command determination processing for performing processing according to the command received from main controller 110 is performed (S1115). Details of this command determination processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the processing of S1115 is finished, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1116). 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 S1116 (S1116: Yes), both the power shutdown flag and the power shutdown processing flag are turned on (S1118), and the power shutdown processing is executed (S1119). After executing the power-off process, the power-off process flag is turned off (S1019), 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, and the outputs from the audio output device 227 and the lamp display device 228 are turned off. Further, the storage of the information on occurrence of power interruption is also erased.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is not stored in the processing of S1116 (S1116: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1117), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1117: No), the process returns to S1101, and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1117: 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. In addition, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the sound output device 227 or the lamp display device 228 may notify the RAM destruction.

  Next, a command determination process (S1115) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this command determination processing (S1115). This command determination processing (S1115) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 23) 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. .

  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 normal symbol variation pattern command is received from the main controller 110. Whether or not is received (S1201). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation pattern command has been received (S1201: Yes), the normal symbol variation pattern type is extracted from the normal symbol variation pattern command (S1202). The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 29. In the normal symbol variation display process (S1113), a display variation pattern command is set based on the normal symbol variation pattern type extracted here. As a result, a normal symbol variation effect is performed in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, the normal winning opening determination flag 223f is set according to the normal symbol variation pattern type extracted in S1202 (S1203). As described above, when the normal symbol variation pattern type corresponding to winning in the first normal winning opening 63 is extracted, 1 is set in the normal winning opening discrimination flag 223f, and winning in the second normal winning opening 630 is performed. When the normal symbol variation pattern type corresponding to is extracted, 0 is set to the normal winning opening determination flag 223f. Thereby, when setting a game action suggestion command in the processing of S1303 to be described later, which of the first start port 64 or the second start port 640 the game operation suggestion that suggests opening is performed. Can be made to correspond to the normal winning opening (first or second normal winning opening 63, 630) and the starting opening (first or second winning opening 64, 640) actually opened. . Thereafter, the command determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  If it is determined that the normal symbol variation pattern command has not been received (S1201: No), it is then determined whether or not a normal symbol stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1204). As described above, since the upper bytes of the normal symbol stop type command are all “F1h”, it is determined that the normal symbol stop type command is received by receiving such a command (S1204: Yes). In this case, the normal symbol variation start flag is turned on (S1205), the normal symbol stop type determination processing (S1206), and the AT normal variation number setting processing (S1207) are executed, and the command determination processing is terminated. Return to the main process.

  Here, in the normal symbol stop type determination process (S1206), the stop type of the normal symbol indicated by the normal symbol stop type command is extracted and stored in the RAM 223, and the stop type is the stop type of special loss. In this case, the AT lottery is performed. Further, the AT normal variation frequency setting process (S1207) is a process for managing the period of the AT mode and terminating the AT mode when a predetermined period has elapsed. Details of the normal symbol stop type determination process (S1206) will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, and details of the AT-time normal fluctuation count setting process (S1207) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If it is determined by the processing of S1204 that the normal symbol stop type command has not been received (S1204), it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation pattern command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1208). If it is determined that the special symbol variation pattern command has been received (S1208: Yes), the special symbol variation pattern type is extracted from the special symbol variation pattern command (S1209), and the process returns to the main process.

  The special symbol variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223, and a detailed special symbol variation pattern is determined on the basis thereof. The determined variation pattern of the special symbol is notified to the display control device 114 by a display special symbol variation pattern command, and the special symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 according to the notified detailed variation pattern. Fluctuation production is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a special symbol variation pattern command has not been received (S1208: No), it is then determined whether or not a special symbol stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1210). If it is determined that the special symbol stop type command has been received (S1210: Yes), the stop type indicated by the stop type command is extracted and stored in the RAM 223 (S1211), and then the AT continuation determination is performed. Processing (S1212) is executed. In this AT continuation determination process (S1212), when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is in the AT mode and a jackpot is generated, it is determined whether to continue the AT mode thereafter. Details of the AT continuation determination process (S1212) will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the command determination process ends, and the process returns to the main process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that a special symbol stop type command has not been received (S1210: No), it is then determined whether or not a reserved ball number command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1213). If it is determined that the held ball number command has been received (S1213: Yes), the value of the held ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110 included in the held ball number command (that is, held by the main controller 110). The number of reserved balls of the normal symbol variation effect) is extracted and stored in the reserved ball number counter 223e of the sound lamp control device 113 (S1214). Then, the command determination process ends, and the process returns to the main process.

  Here, since the number-of-holding balls command is transmitted from the main control device 110 when the ball has won a prize (ordinary prize) in the first ordinary prize slot 63 or the second ordinary prize slot 630, there is an ordinary prize. Every time, the value of the held ball number counter 223e of the sound lamp control device 113 can be matched with the value of the held ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110 by the processing of S1214. Therefore, even if the value of the held ball number counter 223e of the sound lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the held ball number counter 203d of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, The value of the held ball number counter 223e can be corrected to match the value of the held ball number counter 203d of the main controller 110.

  As a result of the process of S1213, when it is determined that the pending ball number command has not been received (S1213: No), it is then determined whether or not a condition command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1215). As described above, when the main controller 110 processes the condition command (“F211h”, “F222h”, “F244h”, “F288h”) according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f, the main control device 110 uses the lower byte of the condition command. Processing is performed for the upper byte, but not for the upper byte. For this reason, the upper byte of each condition command after processing is “F2h”. In the processing of S1215, it is determined whether or not a post-processing condition command has been received by confirming whether the upper byte matches “F2h”.

  If it is determined that the condition command has been received (S1215: Yes), the decoding condition setting process is executed, and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g is set (S1216). Return to the main process. Details of the decoding condition setting process (S1216) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As a result of the processing of S1215, when it is determined that the condition command has not been received (S1215: No), it is determined whether or not another command has been received, and processing corresponding to the received command is executed. (S1217), the process proceeds 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.

  The normal symbol or special symbol confirmation command received from the main control device 110 is set as a display confirmation command by the processing of S1217 and transmitted to the display control device 114. By receiving this display confirmation command, the display control device 114 confirms and displays the variation effect of the normal symbol or the special symbol executed by the third symbol display device 81.

  In addition, when a command that is not supported by the voice lamp control device 113 is received, in order to cause the third symbol display device 81 to display an error screen or to execute a variable effect in a special mode that is not normally executed, A command for instructing execution of a variable effect by display of an error screen or a special aspect is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  Next, the normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 in the command determination process (S1115) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206). The normal symbol stop type indicated by the normal symbol stop type command is extracted and stored in the RAM 223. When the stop type is the special lose type, the AT lottery is performed.

  In the normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop type command in the command storage area of the RAM 223 is a stop type command for normal hit (S1301). If it is determined that the command is a stop type for normal hit (S1301: Yes), a stop type for normal hit is set (S1302). Thereby, in the normal symbol fluctuation display process (see FIG. 29) described later, for the display for displaying “☆”, which is the stop symbol at the time of normal hit, in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. A normal symbol stop type command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the AT flag 223c is turned on (S1303). If the AT flag 223c is turned on (S1303: Yes), it is determined according to the value of the normal winning opening determination flag 223f set in advance by the process of S1203. Then, a game operation suggestion command is set (S1304). This game operation suggestion command is set in accordance with the value of the normal winning opening determination flag 223f, so that it is released in correspondence with the normal winning opening (first or second normal winning opening 63, 630) where the normal winning has been made. The starting opening (first or second entrance 64, 640) to be performed can be specified. By transmitting this game action suggestion command to the display control device 114, the second symbol display area Db moves on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 in the vicinity of the starting openings 64 and 640 that are actually opened. The game action suggestion to be displayed can be displayed. Then, this process ends and the process returns to the command determination process.

  If it is determined by the processing in S1301 that the stop type command is not a normal hit type (S1301: No), it is determined whether the stop type command is a normal loss (S1305). If it is a stop type command at the time of a normal loss (S1305: Yes), a stop type at the time of a normal loss is set (S1306), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process. By the processing of S1306, in the normal symbol variation display processing (see FIG. 29), which will be described later, “−”, which is a symbol for stopping the normal loss, is displayed on the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81. The normal symbol stop type command for display is transmitted to the display control device 114.

  If it is determined by the processing of S1305 that the command is not a stop type command at the time of normal loss (S1305: No), the lower byte of the normal symbol stop type command related to the determination is the same as the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g. Rotate to the right (decoded under the first decoding condition) (S1307), and determine whether or not the decoded command is the original stop type command at the time of special loss, that is, “F111h” (S1308). . If the decoded command does not become “F111h” (S1308: No), a normal symbol error is set (S1309), and the process returns to the command determination process.

  Accordingly, among the unprocessed special loss stop type command and the special loss stop type command after processing, a command different from the command transmitted by the main control device 110 is output to the sound lamp control device 113 by the “hanging board” or the like. However, the command does not become “F111h” when decrypted by the processing of S1307. For this reason, the AT lottery (S1311, S1312) described later is not performed. Therefore, fraudulent acts caused by “hanging board” or the like can be suppressed.

  In addition, in this case, the decoded command is not “F111h” by the processing of S1309, and a normal symbol error is notified to the outside. As a result, it is possible to prompt the game hall staff to confirm the presence or absence of the “hanging board” or the like, so that the “hanging board” or the like attached to the pachinko machine 10 can be discovered and removed at an early stage.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the processing in S1308 that the decoded command is “F111h” (S1308: Yes), the stop type at the time of special loss is set (S1310), and AT lottery is performed (S1311, S1312). .

  In this AT lottery, first, a value is acquired from an AT generated random number counter updated in the range of 0 to 99 (S1311), and an AT generated random number value stored in the AT generated random number table 222a1 (in the present embodiment, 0). To 33), it is determined whether the value acquired from the AT generated random number counter matches the AT generated random number (S1312). If it is determined that the value obtained from the AT generated random number counter matches the AT generated random number (S1312: Yes), the AT flag 223c is turned on (S1313), and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is set to the AT mode. This process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value obtained from the AT generated random number counter does not match the AT generated random number value (S1312: No), the process of S1313 is skipped, this process is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process. . Therefore, in such a case, the AT mode is not newly set.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the AT normal symbol variation number setting process (S1207) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 in the command determination process (S1115) will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing this AT normal symbol variation number setting process (S1207). The AT normal symbol variation number setting process (S1207) manages the period of the AT mode, and terminates the AT mode when a predetermined period elapses.

  In this AT normal symbol variation number setting process (S1207), it is first determined whether or not the AT flag 223c is turned on (S1351). If it is determined that the AT flag 223c is not turned on (that is, is turned off) (S1351: No), the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is not in the AT mode as described above, and thus this process is terminated. Return to the command determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the processing of S1351 that the AT flag 223c is turned on (S1351: Yes), the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the AT mode as described above. In such a case, 1 is added to the value S of the AT normal fluctuation count counter 223d (AT normal fluctuation count) (S1352), and the AT normal fluctuation count S after the addition is a game (normal symbol) in one AT mode. It is determined whether or not it is larger than the maximum number of executions of normal symbol variation display (15 times in the present embodiment) that defines the longest period during which the variation display can be performed (S1353). If the value S after the addition exceeds the maximum number of executions of normal symbol fluctuation display in one AT mode, the AT flag 223c is turned off (S1354), and the value of the AT normal fluctuation number counter 223d is set to 0. After clearing (S1355), the game is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process. If the value S after the addition is within the maximum number of executions of normal symbol fluctuation display in one AT mode (S1353), this process ends and the process returns to the command determination process. In this case, the processing from S1351 to S1353 is repeated each time the normal symbol stop type command is received until the AT normal fluctuation count S exceeds 15. Therefore, in a single AT mode, it is possible to display 15 variations of normal symbols at maximum.

  Next, the AT continuation determination process (S1212) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 in the command determination process (S1115) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the AT continuation determination process (S1212). The AT continuation determination process (S1212) performs AT continuation determination when a jackpot occurs, and if it is determined that the AT mode is to be continued by the AT continuation determination, the AT mode is continued (the AT mode is started again from the beginning). On the other hand, if it is determined by the AT continuation determination that the AT mode is not continued, the AT mode is immediately terminated.

  In the AT continuation determination process (S1212), first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop type extracted by the process of S1211 (FIG. 24) is a big hit stop type (S1401). Otherwise, this process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop type of the extracted special symbol is the stop type at the time of jackpot (S1401: Yes), it is determined whether the AT flag 223c is turned on in advance (S1402), and the AT flag 223c From the state, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is the AT mode. When the AT flag 223c is off (that is, the gaming state is the non-AT mode) (S1402: No), the process proceeds to S1405 described later.

  If it is determined in the process of S1402 that the AT flag 223c is turned on in advance (S1402: Yes), the AT continuation determination is performed (S1403, S1404). In the AT continuation determination, first, the value of the AT continuation random number counter stored in the counter buffer 223b is acquired (S1403). As described above, the value of the AT continuation random number counter is a random value updated between 0 and 99 by the counter update process (see FIG. 23) of the main process. Next, the AT continuation random number value is read out from the AT continuation random number table 222a2, and compared with the acquired value of the AT continuation random number counter (S1404). When the value of the AT continuation random number counter matches the AT continuation random number value (S1404: Yes), the above-mentioned AT normal fluctuation count S is cleared to 0 (S1405), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process. . In this case, the AT normal variation frequency S is returned to 0 without turning off the AT flag, and the AT mode can be continued while the normal symbol variation effect is performed at most 15 times.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the processing in S1404 that the value of the AT continuation random number counter does not match the AT continuation random number value, the AT flag 223c is turned off (S1406), and the AT normal variation count S is cleared to 0 (S1405). ), This process ends and the process returns to the command determination process. In this case, the AT mode ends when the AT flag 223c is turned off.

  Next, the decoding condition setting process (S1216) executed by the MPU 221 in the audio lamp control device 113 in the command determination process (S1115) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the decoding condition setting process (S1216).

  The decoding condition setting process (S1216) is performed in each case when the set value of the second condition setting switch 226 is 4 when the power is turned on, or when a big hit occurs under a certain condition after the power is turned on. This is executed when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the processed condition command transmitted by the device 110. In the decoding condition setting process (S1216), the processed condition command transmitted from the main control device 110 is decoded and the same value as the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 indicated by the decoded command. The value is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113. As a result, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 decodes the special loss stop type command after processing, and the special lose stop set by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 based on the random number value of the random number generation circuit 206. This can correspond to the type command processing method.

  First, the serial number unique to each pachinko machine 10 stored in the second ID ROM 224 is divided by 4, which is the number of values that can be stored in the second decoding condition memory 223h, and the remainder is divided into the second decoding condition memory 223h. (S1601). Next, the processed condition command stored in the command storage area of the RAM 223 is rotated to the right by the value stored in the second decoding condition memory 223h and decoded (S1602). That is, decoding is performed according to the second decoding condition.

  Here, as described above, the value stored in the first ID ROM 207 of the main controller 110 and the value stored in the second ID ROM 224 are both the same manufacturing numbers unique to the pachinko machine 10 and are the same. In addition, the remainder obtained by dividing the value by 4 is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f and the second decoding condition memory 223h, respectively (S554, S1601). Therefore, the values stored in the second processing condition memory 203g and the second decoding condition memory 223h match. Moreover, in the processing condition resetting process (see FIG. 17) executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the lower byte of the original condition command is set to the same number of bits as the value of the second processing condition memory 203g. Rotate to the right. On the other hand, in the processing of S1602 executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, the lower byte of the processed condition command is rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value of the second decoding condition memory 223h. . Therefore, as a result of S1602, the original conditional command can be decoded.

  Next, each process of S1603 and S1604 is executed, and the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set based on the decoded condition command.

  First, the value indicated by the condition command after decryption (that is, the original condition command) is acquired (S1603). As described above, the value acquired here is the same as the value of the first machining condition memory 203f of the main controller 110 to which the original condition command corresponds (see FIG. 8B). That is, 0 is acquired if the condition command after decryption is “F211h”, 1 is acquired if “F222h”, 2 is acquired if “F244h”, and 3 is acquired if “F288h”. To be acquired. Then, the acquired value is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g (S1604), and then the present process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process.

  Here, in the process of S309 of the normal symbol variation start process (see FIG. 14) executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the lower byte of the original special lose stop type command “F111h” is set to the value of the random number generation circuit 206. Rotate to the left by the same number of bits as the value in the first processing condition memory 203f. On the other hand, in the process of S1307 of the normal symbol stop type setting process (FIG. 25) executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, the lower byte of the special loss stop type command after processing is stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g. Rotate right by the same number of bits as the value of. As described above, the value stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g is the same as the value in the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 by each process of S1601 to S1604. Therefore, in the processing of S1307 executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113, the original special loss stop type command “F111h” can be decoded.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the normal symbol variation display process (S1113) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation display process (S1113). This normal symbol variation display processing (S1113) is executed in the main processing (see FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113, and as described above, the second symbol variation display processing of the third symbol display device 81 is performed. In order to display the normal symbol variation effect in the symbol display area Db, the normal symbol variation pattern command for display and the stop type command for display are displayed based on the normal symbol variation pattern command and the normal symbol stop type command received from the main control device 110. This is a process for generating and setting the display normal symbol variation pattern command and the display normal symbol stop type command thus generated for transmission to the display control device 114.

  In the normal symbol variation display process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation start flag provided in the RAM 223 is ON (S1701). If it is determined that the normal symbol variation start flag is not on (ie, is off) (S1701: No), the normal symbol variation pattern command and the normal symbol stop type command are not received from the main controller 110. Since this is a state, the normal symbol variation display process is terminated and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal symbol variation start flag is on (S1701: Yes), the normal symbol variation start flag is turned off (S1702), and then the normal symbol variation start flag is determined by the processing of S1202 of the command determination process (see FIG. 24). The normal symbol variation pattern type extracted from the symbol variation pattern command and the normal symbol stop type extracted from the normal symbol stop type command in the processing of S1206 are acquired from the RAM 223 (S1703, S1704).

  Then, a normal symbol variation pattern command for display for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern type of the normal symbol acquired by the processing of S1703 is generated, and the command is set to transmit the command to the display control device 114. (S1705). Also, a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the normal symbol acquired by the processing of S1704 is generated and set to transmit the command to the display control device 114 (S1706). ).

  The display control device 114 receives the normal symbol variation pattern command for display, and thereby the variation display of the second symbol (ordinary symbol) is displayed in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 in the normal symbol variation pattern. As is done, display control of the normal symbol variation effect is started. Further, the display control device 114 receives the display stop type command, selects a stop symbol (that is, “☆” or “−”) that matches the stop type, and displays the normal symbol variation pattern for display. The selected stop symbol is displayed when the change effect of the normal symbol started by the command is fixedly displayed.

  Next, in accordance with the setting of the above command, the value of the reserved ball number counter 223d is set to 1 in accordance with the consumption of the reserved ball (that is, the change display of the normal symbol corresponding to the reserved ball has been set). Decrease (S707), the normal symbol display process is terminated, and the process returns to the main process.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, when the special lottery is determined as a result of the normal lottery (S301, S306) by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 (S306: Yes), A special loss stop type command “F111h” corresponding to the determination result is read from the ROM 202, and the lower byte of the command is rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value of the first processing condition memory 203f and processed. (S309). As a result, one of the four types of special loss stop type commands after processing is selected. Then, the special loss stop type command after the processing is transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 (S310, S901).

  On the other hand, the voice lamp control device 113 that has received the processed special loss stop type command after processing processes the lower byte of the processed special loss stop type command by the same number of bits as the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g. Rotate to the right to restore (S1307). At this time, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 are preset to the same value.

  That is, when the set values of the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 are both “0” to “3” and have the same value in advance when the power is turned on, The switch value is set in each of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113, and is set to the same value.

  Further, when the setting values of the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 are both “4” and the same value in advance when the power is turned on, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 receives a random number. Based on the random number value obtained from the generation circuit 206, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set, and a condition command for notifying the value to the sound lamp control device 113 is transmitted (S551 to S556, S901). When the sound lamp control device 113 receives the condition command, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 first decodes a value corresponding to the condition command, that is, a value stored in the first processing condition memory 203f. Store in the condition memory 223g. As a result, the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 receives the random number generation circuit 206 from the random number generator 206 when the power is turned on, in each of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main controller 110 and the first decoding condition memory 223g of the audio lamp controller 113. The same value is set based on the acquired random value.

  Furthermore, when a big hit occurs under a certain condition after the power is turned on, the setting values of the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 are both “4” and the same value in advance. Similarly, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 causes the random number generation circuit 206 when the big hit occurs in each of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113. The same value is set based on the random value acquired from.

  Therefore, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 executes the process of S1307 to change the processed special lose stop type command sent from the main control device 110 to the original special lose stop type command “F111h”. Can be decrypted.

  On the other hand, even if the “hanging board” or the like outputs a special loss stop type command after processing or an unprocessed special loss stop type command to the sound lamp control device 113, the command is transmitted after the processing is transmitted by the main control device 110. As long as the command is different from the special lose stop type command, the original special lose stop type command “F111h” is not decoded by the processing of S1307 executed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113. Therefore, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 does not execute the AT lottery (S1311, S1312) based on the command output from such a “hanging board” or the like.

  Therefore, the “hanging board” or the like attached between the main controller 110 and the sound lamp controller 113 receives an unprocessed special lose stop type command or a special lose stop type command after any type of processing. In the case of transmission to the audio lamp control device 113, it is possible to suppress unauthorized AT lottery.

  Further, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 can be directly set by operating the first condition setting switch 210 connected to the main control device 110 within a set value range of 0 to 3, and an audio lamp Since the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g of the control device 113 can be set directly by operating the second condition setting switch 226 connected to the sound lamp control device 113 within the set value range of “0” to “3”. The main controller 110 transmits to the “hanging board” attached between the main controller 110 and the sound lamp controller 113 without grasping the processing method and decoding method of the special loss stop type command. The special lottery stop type command after processing can cause the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 to perform AT lottery.

  Further, when the setting value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the setting value of the second condition setting switch 226 match, the terminals A to E and the terminals A ′ to E ′ of the first condition setting switch 210 Is connected, and the drive voltage (+ 24V) from the island device is supplied to the power supply device 115, and the pachinko machine 10 becomes operable.

  On the other hand, when the installation value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the installation value of the second condition setting switch 226 do not match, the driving voltage (+ 24V) is not supplied to the power supply device 115, and the pachinko machine 10 cannot operate. Therefore, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 according to the installation value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the first decoding of the sound lamp control device 113 according to the installation value of the second condition setting switch 226. It can be prevented that the value of the condition memory 203g is inconsistent and the AT lottery is not performed by the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, when the installation value of the first condition setting switch 210 and the installation value of the second condition setting switch 226 coincide with each other and the drive voltage (+ 24V) is supplied to the power supply device 115, the main controller 110 sets the pilot lamp. 229 is turned on. Therefore, when setting both switches 210 and 226 in a game arcade or the like, it can be easily confirmed that the set values of both switches match by confirming that the pilot lamp 229 is turned on.

  In addition, when the set values of the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 match and become conductive, the pilot connected between the second condition setting switch 226 and the sound lamp control device 113. The lamp 229 is turned on. Therefore, it can be easily confirmed by this lighting that the first condition setting switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 are normally set, that is, have the same set value.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment described above, in the main control device 110, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 receives only the special lose stop type command that is read when the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is special lose. This bit is rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value in the first processing condition memory 203f, processed, and transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 has a first decoding condition memory 223g in which the same value as the first processing condition memory 203f is stored. The command received by the MPU 221 is determined, and a normal symbol stop type command ( The bit in the lower byte of the command is the same as the value in the first decoding condition memory 223g only when it is determined that neither the normal winning stop type command nor the normal loss stop type command is detected. Rotate to the right by the number of bits to decode, determine whether the decoded command is a special lose stop type command that triggers an AT lottery, and perform an AT lottery if it is determined to be a special lose stop type command It was configured as follows.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the main controller 110 processes all the normal symbol stop type commands including the special lose stop type command in the same manner as the special lose stop type command. Thus, when the processed normal symbol stop type command is received in the voice lamp control device 113, the lower byte of the command is stored in the first decoding condition memory. By rotating and decoding to the right by the same number of bits as the value of 223g, the processed normal symbol stop type command is returned to the original normal symbol stop type command, and processing corresponding to each command is performed. ing. Hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements as those in the first embodiment, and illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  First, with reference to FIG. 30, the processing method of the normal symbol stop type command stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 will be described.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram showing a list of normal symbol stop type commands stored in the ROM 202 of the main controller 110. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 has a total of three types of special lose stop type commands, normal hit stop type commands, and normal lose stop type commands, as in the first embodiment. The normal symbol stop type command is stored. Further, the point that “F111h” is assigned to the special lose stop type command stored in the ROM 202 is the same as that of the first embodiment, but in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, “ F122h ”and“ F144h ”are assigned as normal loss stop type commands, and the assignment of these commands is different from that of the first embodiment. Although details will be described later, the command corresponding to “F188h” is not stored in the ROM 202.

  Next, a correspondence relationship between each value in the first machining condition memory 203f and the processed normal symbol stop type command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30B is a comparison table between the value of the first machining condition memory 203f and the normal symbol stop type command after machining under the first machining condition according to the value of the first machining condition memory 203f.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (b), in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, for the three types of normal symbol stop type commands, the bits of the lower byte of each command are set to four types “0” to “3”. Processing is performed by rotating to the left by the value of the first processing condition memory 203f in which the integer value is stored.

  Here, the three types of normal symbol stop type commands are as follows: If the low-order bit is rotated to the left bit by bit, ... → “F111h” → “F122h” → “F144h” → “F188h” → “F111h The four commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) are changed in the order of “→”.

  Therefore, each of the three types of normal symbol stop type commands can be processed into one of the four types of commands by the above processing method. In addition, the three types of normal symbol stop type commands stored in the ROM 202 are processed by rotating to the left by the same number of bits with respect to the bits of the lower byte of each command because the values of the lower byte of each command are different. In this case, each command after processing also has different lower byte values.

  Specifically, when the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “0”, each normal symbol stop type command is processed by rotating the lower byte of each lower byte by 0 bits to the left. That is, each command after processing is the same as the unprocessed command stored in the ROM 202 described with reference to FIG.

  When the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “1”, each normal symbol stop type command is processed by rotating the bit of each lower byte to the left by one bit. As a result, the special lose stop type command is processed to “F122h”, the normal hit stop type command is processed to “F144h”, and the normal lose stop type command is processed to “F188h”.

  Similarly, each normal symbol stop type command is processed by rotating the lower byte by 2 bits to the left when the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is “2”. When the value of 203f is “3”, each lower byte is rotated by 3 bits to the left and processed.

  Thus, even if the processed normal symbol stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110 is a command having the same value, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f used for processing the command is If they are different, the commands have different meanings (different stop types instructed to the sound lamp control device 113). As shown in FIG. 30B, for example, when the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is “3”, the command “F188” is sent from the main controller 110 as a normal hit type command after machining. When the value of the memory 203f is “1”, it is transmitted as a normal loss stop type command after processing, and when the value of the memory 203f is “2”, it is transmitted after processing. Sent as a normal hit type command.

  When the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 of the second embodiment receives the command processed in this way, the MPU 221 decodes the received command into the command before processing in the same manner as in the first embodiment. That is, the received command is decoded by rotating the lower-order bit to the right by the same number of bits as the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g.

  Thereby, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the processed normal symbol stop type command, it can return the command to the normal symbol stop type command before processing, so that the normal symbol corresponding to the received command Can be discriminated. Then, the sound lamp control device 113 executes various processes according to the stop type determined from the decoded command.

  By the way, when a used table of the pachinko machine 10 is obtained by an unauthorized person, a command analyzer is attached between the main controller 110 of the used table and the sound lamp controller 113 by the unauthorized person. There is a possibility that the command actually output by the main controller 110 and the operation of the sound lamp controller 113 when the command is input may be examined. Accordingly, in order to cause the audio lamp control device 113 to perform AT lottery, in the pachinko machine 10, the main control device 110 performs the above four types of commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”). There is a possibility that the fraudster will know that any one of them is output. Then, a “hanging board” that repeatedly outputs at least one of the above four types of commands that can be transmitted as a special loss stop type command after processing by the main controller 110 has been developed by such an unauthorized person. It can be considered.

  However, the “hanging board” or the like is attached to the pachinko machine 10 installed in the game hall, and at least one of the four types of commands is output from the “hanging board” or the like to the sound lamp control device 113. Even so, as long as the special loss stop type command transmitted by the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10 is a command having a value different from that of a command such as “hanging board”, the sound lamp control of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. The device 113 does not execute the AT lottery. Even if the MPU 201 of the sound lamp control device 113 decodes the command output by “hanging board” or the like, the same command as the special loss stop type command “F111h” before processing (that is, stored in the ROM 202) It is because it does not become.

  In addition, in this case, since the command output from the “hanging board” or the like is one of the above four types of commands, the command output from the “hanging board” or the like is transmitted by the main controller 110. The command may be the same as the normal stop type command after processing or the normal loss stop type command after processing. In such a case, every time the sound lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 receives an illegal command repeatedly output from the “hanging board” or the like, the normal lamp during normal hit or normal loss based on the illegal command is received. Repeatedly set the symbol stop type. As a result, the normal symbol variation display in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 becomes abnormal. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, it is possible to increase the possibility that fraudulent acts such as “hanging board” are exposed to the surroundings due to an abnormal display operation in the second symbol area Db.

  Also, commands that are processed into the above four types of commands “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, and “F188h” by rotating the lower byte to the left by 0 to 3 bits. In addition to the above three types of normal symbol stop type commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”) stored in the ROM 202, there is a command “F188h”. The command “F188h” is a command not stored in the ROM 202 as described above.

  Since “F188h” has a lower byte value different from any of the above three types of normal symbol stop type commands, “F188h” and each normal symbol stop type command have the same number of bits in the lower byte. Even after rotating to the left, the lower byte value of each command is different. Therefore, a command in which the lower byte of “F188h” is rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is generated by the MPU 221 of the main controller 110 among the above four types of commands. The command is not transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113 and is not used (hereinafter referred to as “unused command”).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the value of the first machining condition memory 203f is “0”, “F188h” becomes an unused command, and when “1”, “F111h” becomes an unused command. When “2”, “F122h” becomes an unused command, and when “3”, “F144h” becomes an unused command.

  On the other hand, the command output by the above-mentioned “hanging board” attached to the pachinko machine 10 includes a special lose stop type command after processing, a normal hit stop type command after processing, and a normal lose stop type after processing. When the command is different from the command, the command transmitted by “hanging board” or the like is also generated by the main controller 110 among the above four types of commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”). It may match an unused command that is not sent.

  When the sound lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 receives any one of the above four types of commands, the low-order bit of the command is rotated as described above to the ROM 202 of the main control device 110. Decrypt into a command with the same value as when it was stored (ie, raw command). When the decrypted command is “F188h”, the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 executes a notification process for an illegal act. As described above, the command obtained by processing “F188h” is a non-use command that is not generated or transmitted by the main control device 110. Therefore, the command decoded to “F188h” by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 is This is because there is a high possibility that the information is illegally output from the “hanging board” or the like attached to the machine 10.

  In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 is the same as the unused command that the main control device 110 does not generate or transmit among the four types of commands that can be the normal symbol stop type command after processing from “hanging board” or the like. Since the notification is issued when the command is output, it is possible to detect fraudulent acts due to “hanging board” at an early stage.

  In particular, in order to ensure that illegal AT lottery is performed, all types of commands that can become normal symbol stop type commands after processing (ie, all of “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) are output. When the “hanging board” is attached to the pachinko machine 10, the unused command of the pachinko machine 10 is set with any of the four types of commands that can be the normal symbol stop type command after processing. Therefore, the notification by the sound lamp control device 113 can surely find the fraud by the “hanging board”.

  Also, based on the type of command transmitted from the main control device 110 and the output status of each command transmitted from the main control device 110, the special lose stop type command after processing is the above four types of commands. If it is possible to identify which one of them, the fraudster may design the following “hanging board” or the like in order to cause the sound lamp control device 113 to perform illegal AT lottery. That is, in the state where it is attached to the pachinko machine 10, the command transmitted from the main control device 110 is intercepted, and the type and output status of the command in the main control device 110 are analyzed, and the analysis result is specified. There is a risk that a “hanging board” or the like having a function of outputting a special loss stop type command after machining will be designed.

  However, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, even if a command transmitted from the main control device 110 is intercepted between the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113, the special loss stop after processing is stopped. Of the four types of commands (that is, “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) that can be the type commands, it is not easily specified which command is the special loss stop type command.

  This is because these four types of commands are used as special loss stop type commands after processing when any one of “0” to “3” is stored in the first processing condition memory 203f. On the other hand, when a value different from that is stored in the memory 203f, it is used as a normal hit type command after processing or a normal lose stop type command after processing. This is because even if the “board” or the like intercepts these four types of commands between the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113, it is impossible to determine which command is transmitted as which command.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, an unused command that is not transmitted from the main controller 110 among the above four types of commands is identified from the output status of the commands transmitted by the main controller 110. If so, the special loss stop type command after processing may be specified based on the unused command. Among the above four types of commands, a command in which the lower byte of the unused command is rotated to the right by 3 bits (or rotated to the left by 1 bit) is transmitted by the main controller 110. This is because of the special lose stop type command.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, as in the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the big hit in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 16) executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110. Based on the determination process of the winning interval, the values of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 are changed during the game. The unused commands included are also changed during the game. Therefore, since all the four types of commands are transmitted during the game, even if the command output from the main controller 110 is intercepted by the “hanging board” or the like, the “hanging board” It is possible to make it difficult to identify unused commands. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the special loss stop type command after processing based on the unused command.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110 is changed to the type of command transmitted from the main control device 110 or the main control device 110. Since it is difficult to specify from the output status of each command transmitted from the terminal, it is possible to suppress an illegal act by a “hanging board” of a type that intercepts the command transmitted from the main control device 110.

  Next, the normal symbol variation start process (S207) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the normal symbol variation start process (S207) is a process performed in the normal symbol variation process (S104) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12). The other processes executed by the MPU 201, that is, the timer interrupt process other than the normal symbol variation start process (S207), the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 18), and the startup process (see FIG. 19) Since each process of the main process (see FIG. 21) is the same as each process of the first embodiment, illustration and description are omitted here.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation start process (S207) executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110 in the second embodiment. This normal symbol variation start process (S207) is a process executed to start a variation display (variation effect) of a new normal symbol (second symbol), as in the first embodiment. Based on the values of the various counters stored in the execution area 203c9 of the storage area 203c, the normal winning lottery and special loss determination are performed, and in the second symbol display area Db of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 In order to start normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol stop type and variation pattern are set.

  Of the normal symbol variation start process (S207), the processes of S301, S302, S304 to S308, and S311 are the same processes as the processes of the same step numbers as those processes in the first embodiment. Is done.

  In this normal symbol variation start processing (S207), it is determined that the normal winning is based on the normal winning lottery by the processing of S301 (S301: Yes), the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 (LED 37a lighting state) and the first When the stop type (stop symbol) in the second symbol display area Db of the three symbol display device 81 is set (S302), the second symbol display area Db is then set according to the stop type set by the process of S302. In order to display the stop symbol “☆” indicating the normal hit, the normal stop type command “F122h” is acquired from the predetermined area of the ROM 202 (S2301), and the process proceeds to S2303.

  In addition, it is determined that it is not normal hit (that is, loss) by the process of S301 (S301: No), it is determined that it is a special loss by the special loss determination of S306 (S306: Yes), and the stop type at the time of special loss is When the setting is made (S307), the stop symbol to be displayed in the second symbol display area Db is set to “-”, and the special lose stop type command “F111h” is used to cause the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 to execute the AT lottery. Is acquired from a predetermined area of the ROM 202 (S308), and the process proceeds to S2303.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that it is not a special loss by the special loss determination of S306 (S306: No), and the stop type at the time of the normal loss is set (S311), then, without the AT lottery, only the second design In order to set the stop symbol to be displayed in the display area Db to “−”, the normal loss stop type command “F144h” is acquired from the predetermined area of the ROM 202 (S2302), and the process proceeds to S2303.

  In the process of S2303, the special loss stop type command “F111h” acquired by the process of S308, the normal hit stop type command “F122h” acquired by the process of S2301, or the normal lose stop type command “F144h” acquired by the process of S2302 ”Is processed based on the value of the first processing condition memory 203f (S2303). That is, the lower 1 byte (that is, “11h”, “22h” or “44h”) is processed by rotating it to the left by the value of the first processing condition memory 203f (see FIG. 30B). .

  Here, for each of the three types of normal symbol stop type commands, if the lower byte is rotated to the left by one bit, as described above,... → "F111h" → "F122h" → "F144h" 4 types of commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) are changed in the order of “F188h” → “F111h” →. Therefore, when the normal symbol stop type command is processed by the processing of S2302, the processed command is one of the above four types of commands.

  Therefore, even when the special lose stop type command, which is one of the normal symbol stop type commands, is processed by the processing of S2302, the processed command is one of the above four types of commands.

  For this reason, even if a “hanging board” or the like is attached to the pachinko machine 10 and at least one of the four types of commands is output from the “hanging board” or the like to the sound lamp control device 113, the command is not received. The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 does not necessarily match the command processed from the special loss stop type command “F111h” by executing the processing of S2303.

  As will be described in detail later, unless the command output from the “hanging board” or the like is a command having the same value as the special lose stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110, the pachinko machine 10 The audio lamp control device 113 does not execute the AT lottery. For this reason, it is possible to suppress damage to the game hall or the like caused by the above-described “hanging board” or the like.

Further, by the process of S2302, the special loss stop type command “F111h”, the stop type command “F122h”, and the normal loss stop type command “F144h” are respectively processed according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. Of the above four types of commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”)
One type is generated as a special lose stop type command after processing, two types are generated as a normal hit stop type command after processing, and a normal loss stop type command after processing, and the remaining one type is not generated in the processing of S2303 Command.

  Therefore, if the command output from the “hanging board” or the like is not the same command as the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110, the command is output from the “hanging board” or the like. The command is the same as the command sent by the main control device 110 as a normal hit type command after processing or a normal loss stop type command after processing, or by the main control device 110 among the above four types of commands. The same command as the unused command that is not transmitted.

  When the command output by the “hanging board” or the like is the same command as the normal stop type command after processing or the normal stoppage type command after processing transmitted by the main controller 110, the pachinko machine 10 Each time the sound lamp control device 113 receives an illegal command repeatedly output from the “hanging board” or the like, it repeatedly sets the stop type of the normal symbol at the time of normal hit or normal loss based on the incorrect command. . As a result, the normal symbol variation display in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 becomes abnormal. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, it is possible to increase the possibility that fraudulent acts such as “hanging board” are exposed to the surroundings due to an abnormal display operation in the second symbol area Db.

  If the command repeatedly output by “hanging board” or the like is the same command as the unused command that is not transmitted by the main controller 110 among the above four types of commands, the command will be described in detail later. , The sound lamp control device 113 determines that a non-use command has been received, and performs a notification of fraud. As a result, it is possible to inform a game attendant or the like that a fraudulent act is being performed by the “hanging board” or the like, and to detect an illegal act by the “hanging board” or the like at an early stage.

  After execution of the processing of S2304, a normal symbol variation pattern command is set (S304), 1 is added to the value M of the first normal symbol variation number counter 203h and updated (S305), and the processing returns to the timer interrupt processing.

  The processed normal symbol stop type command set in each process of S2304 is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 203, and is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S901 of the main process (see FIG. 21). Sent. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 32, when the sound lamp control device 113 receives the processed normal symbol stop type command, it decodes the command based on the value of the first decoding condition memory 223f. Then, a display normal symbol stop type command corresponding to the decoded command is generated, and the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. As a result, in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81, the stop symbol of the next normal symbol change display is selected by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the type selected by the processing of S301 or S306. The corresponding design can be made.

  Next, a normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206) is one process performed in the command determination process (S1115) of the main process (see FIG. 23). The other processes executed by the MPU 221, that is, the processes in the main process other than the normal symbol stop type setting process (S 1206) and the startup process (see FIG. 22) are the same as those in the first embodiment. Since it is the same as the processing, illustration and description are omitted here.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206) executed by the MPU 221 in the sound lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment.

  The normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206) is performed when it is determined that the normal symbol stop type command is received in the process of S1204 performed in the command determination process (S1115) of the main process (see FIG. 23). This is a process to be executed, the processed normal symbol stop type command is decoded, the normal symbol stop type indicated by the decoded command is extracted and stored in the RAM 223, and the stop type is a special loss stop. This is a process of performing an AT lottery when the type is selected. In S1204 performed in the command determination process (S1115), it is determined that the normal symbol stop type command has been received when it is confirmed that the value of the upper byte of the received command is “F1h”.

  Of the normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206), the processes of S1302 to S1304, 1306 and S308 to S1313 are the same as the processes of the same step numbers as those of the respective processes in the first embodiment. Executed.

  On the other hand, in this normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206), first, the processing of S3301 is executed, and the command received by the sound lamp control device 113 is transmitted by the main controller 110 as a processed normal symbol stop type command. It is determined whether any of the four types of commands to be obtained (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) (S3301). If it is determined that none of the commands is present (S3301: No), the received command is abnormal such as being affected by noise mixed between the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113. Probability is high. Therefore, in this case, the normal symbol error is set without setting the stop type of the normal symbol (S1309), and the fact is reported to the attendant at the game hall. After the process of S1309, the normal symbol stop type setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process (S1115).

  When it is determined by the processing of S3301 that the command received by the sound lamp control device 113 is one of the four types of processed normal symbol stop type commands that can be transmitted by the main control device 110 (S3301: Yes). , S3302 is executed. The process of S3302 is the same process as S1307 in the first embodiment. That is, the received command is a process of decoding the original command (before processing).

  This is because, as described above, the normal symbol stop type command transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sound lamp controller 113 is processed by S2303, which is one of the normal symbol variation start processing (S207). This is because it is necessary to restore (decode) the original (pre-processing) normal symbol stop type command before determining the stop type of the normal symbol based on the received command.

  Here, as described above, the first decoding condition memory 223g stores the same value as the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. In the process of S2303 in the main controller 110, the normal symbol stop type command is stored. Is processed into a command rotated to the left by the same number of bits as the value of the first processing condition memory 203f, but in the processing of S3302, the received normal symbol stop type command is processed. On the other hand, the lower byte of the command is rotated to the right by the same number of bits as the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g. Therefore, the processed normal symbol stop type command transmitted from the main controller 110 can be returned to the original normal symbol stop type command by the processing of S3302.

  Even when the same command as the above four types of commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) is output by the “hanging board” attached to the pachinko machine 10 or the like. , S3302 is decrypted. For this reason, when the same command as the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main controller 110 is output by “hanging board” or the like, an unprocessed normal symbol stop type command “ Although it is decoded to “F111h”, even if other commands are output from “hanging board” or the like, those commands are not decoded to “F111h” by the processing of S3302.

  Then, through the process of S3303, the type of command decoded in the process of S3302 is determined.

  In the process of S3303, when it is determined that the command after decoding is the special lose stop type command “F111h”, the stop type at the time of special lose is set by the process of S1310. Subsequently, an AT lottery (S1311, S1312) is performed. If the lottery is won (S1312: Yes), the AT flag 223c is turned on (S1313), the process is terminated, and the command determination process (see FIG. 24) is performed. Return. By turning on the AT flag 223c, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is shifted to the AT mode. If the AT lottery (S1311, S1312) is not won (S1312: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process.

  If it is determined in the process of S3303 that the decoded command is the normal hit stop type command “F1122h” (S3303: F122h), the stop type at the normal hit is set by the process of S1302, and the AT flag is set. It is determined whether or not 223c is turned on (S1303). When the AT symbol lottery (S1311, S1312) is won by the normal symbol stop type setting process (S1206) performed previously and the AT flag 223c is turned on in advance (S1303), a game action suggestion command is set. (S1304), the process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process (see FIG. 24). On the other hand, if the AT flag 223c is not turned on (that is, if the AT flag 223c is turned off), this process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process.

  The game action suggestion command set by the processing of S1304 is transmitted to the display control device 114, and in the next normal symbol variation display performed in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81, the normal hit The above-described game operation suggestion can be performed before the display result appears.

  Returning to the processing of S3303, the description will be continued. In the process of S3303, when it is determined that the command decoded by the process of S3302 is the normal loss stop type command “F144h” (S3303: F144h), the stop type of the normal loss is set by the process of S1306. To return to the command determination process (see FIG. 24).

  In the process of S3303, when it is determined that the command decoded by the process of S3302 is “F188h” (S3303: F188h), the audio lamp control device 113 is generated by the main controller 110 executing the process of S2304. An unused command that cannot be received is received. In such a case, as described above, there is a high possibility that the sound lamp control device 113 has received an illegal command output from the “hanging board” or the like. Therefore, the processing of S3304 is executed to notify that there is a high possibility that an illegal act is performed by “hanging board” or the like. As a result, it is possible to promptly detect a fraudulent act caused by a “hanging board” or the like by an attendant at a game hall or the like.

  In addition, since the notification based on the process of S3304 can report an illegal act, it is desirable that the notification is performed in a more conspicuous manner than the notification performed by the process of S1309 described above. For example, the number of lamps to be lit is increased or a loud warning sound is output from the speaker, rather than the notification based on the processing of S1309. After execution of the process of S3304, this process is terminated and the process returns to the command determination process (see FIG. 24).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 includes three types including the special lose stop type command “F111h” acquired according to the result of the stop type lottery. By executing the normal symbol stop type command (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”) of S2303, four types of commands “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h” are executed. Among them, the command is processed into any three types of commands according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f.

  Here, as with this pachinko machine 10, the fraudulent acts on the main control device for a special lose stop type command that triggers the execution of AT lottery into one of a plurality of types. It was envisaged to develop a “hanging board” that repeatedly outputs at least one of the four types of special loss stop type commands after processing that 110 can transmit.

  However, even if this “hanging board” or the like is attached to the pachinko machine 10 and at least one of the four types of commands is output from the “hanging board” or the like to the sound lamp control device 113, The command does not necessarily match the command processed from the special loss stop type command “F111h” by the processing of S2303 executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110.

  Even if the sound lamp control device 113 receives the command output from the “hanging board” or the like, the command is transmitted from the main control device 110 by the processes of S3301 to S3303. The AT lottery (S1311, S1312) is not executed unless it is determined that the command has the same value as the lose stop type command. For this reason, it is possible to suppress damage to the game hall or the like caused by the above-described “hanging board” or the like.

Further, by the process of S2302, the special loss stop type command “F111h”, the stop type command “F122h”, and the normal loss stop type command “F144h” are respectively processed according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. Of the above four types of commands (“F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”)
One type is generated as a special lose command after processing, two types are generated as a normal hit stop type command after processing and a normal loss stop type command after processing, and the remaining one type is an unused command that is not generated in the processing of S2303 It becomes.

  For this reason, when the command output from the “hanging board” or the like is not a command having the same value as the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110, “hanging board” or the like is output. The command is the same as the normal stop type command after processing or the normal loss stop type command after processing, or the same as an unused command that is not transmitted by the main controller 110 among the above four types of commands. Command.

  Therefore, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 has the same command output by the “hanging board” or the like as the processed normal hit stop type command or the processed normal loss stop type command transmitted from the main control device 110. When it is determined that the command is a command (S3303: F122h, F144h), based on the command output by the “hanging board” or the like, the normal symbol stop type at the time of normal hit or normal loss is set (S1302 or S1306). . Since this process is repeated every time the “hanging board” or the like outputs a command, the normal symbol variation display in the second symbol display area Db of the third symbol display device 81 becomes abnormal. Therefore, in this pachinko machine 10, it is possible to increase the possibility that fraudulent acts such as “hanging board” are exposed to the surroundings due to an abnormal display operation in the second symbol area Db.

  In addition, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 determines that the command output by the “hanging board” or the like is the same command as the unused command that is not transmitted by the main control device 110 among the above four types of commands. In the case (S3303: F188h), the processing of S3204 is executed to notify the outside that there is a high possibility that fraudulent acts are being carried out by “hanging board” or the like. As a result, it is possible to promptly detect a fraudulent act caused by a “hanging board” or the like by an attendant at a game hall or the like.

  Temporarily, based on the type of command transmitted from the main control device 110 and the output status of each command transmitted from the main control device 110, the special loss stop type command after processing is any of the above four types of commands. If it is possible to identify whether or not, it is likely that fraudsters will design the following “hanging board” or the like in order to make the audio lamp control device 113 perform an illegal AT lottery. That is, in the state where it is attached to the pachinko machine 10, the command transmitted from the main control device 110 is intercepted, and the type and output status of the command in the main control device 110 are analyzed, and the analysis result is specified. There is a risk that a “hanging board” or the like having a function of outputting a special loss stop type command after machining will be designed.

  However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even if a command transmitted from the main control device 110 is intercepted between the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113, which command is stopped by special loss. Does not easily identify whether the command is a type command.

  This is because four types of commands (that is, “F111h”, “F122h”, “F144h”, “F188h”) that can be special loss stop type commands after processing are “0” in the first processing condition memory 203f, respectively. Only when a value of any one of “3” is stored, it is used as a special loss stop type command after processing, while when a different value is stored in the memory 203f Since this is used as a normal hit stop type command after processing or a normal loss stop type command after processing, a “hanging board” or the like is used between the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113. This is because even if a type of command is intercepted, it is impossible to determine which command is transmitted as which command.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, an unused command that is not transmitted from the main controller 110 among the above four types of commands is identified from the output status of the commands transmitted by the main controller 110. If so, the special loss stop type command after processing may be specified based on the unused command. Among the above four types of commands, a command in which the lower byte of the unused command is rotated to the right by 3 bits (or rotated to the left by 1 bit) is transmitted by the main controller 110. This is because of the special lose stop type command.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, based on the determination process of the big win winning interval in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 16) executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, Since the values of the first processing condition memory 203f and the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 are changed during the game, the unused commands among the above four types of commands are also changed during the game, The above four types of commands are all transmitted. For this reason, even if a command output from the main control device 110 is intercepted by the “hanging board” or the like, it is possible to make it difficult to specify an unused command by the “hanging board” or the like. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the special loss stop type command after processing based on the unused command.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the special loss stop type command after processing transmitted from the main control device 110 is changed to the type of command transmitted from the main control device 110 or the main control device 110. Since it is difficult to specify from the output status of each command transmitted from the terminal, it is possible to suppress an illegal act by a “hanging board” of a type that intercepts the command transmitted from the main control device 110.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment can achieve the same operational effects as the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment based on the same components as the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, the first processing condition used when the MPU 221 of the main control device 110 processes the command is described as rotating the lower byte of the 2-byte command to the left. The present invention is not limited to this, and the entire command consisting of 2 bytes or the lower byte may be rotated in accordance with the value of the first processing condition memory. Moreover, you may process by another calculation instead of rotation. For example, a predetermined value that is changed according to the value of the first processing condition memory is added to or subtracted from a predetermined bit of the command, or among the bits constituting the command, the predetermined value is changed according to the value of the first processing condition memory. The bit may be inverted. In any of these cases, the second processing condition used in the sound lamp control device 113 can be changed as appropriate in accordance with the change in the first processing condition. In this case, even if the processing method of the special losing stop type command is different from that in the above embodiment, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

  Needless to say, the second machining condition used when the MPU 221 of the main controller 110 processes the command can be changed to the above-described method as in the first machining condition.

  In the above embodiment, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 are the values of the first condition setting switch 210 and the second value when the power is turned on. When the values of the condition setting switch 226 are both 4, or when the values of the first processing condition memory 203f and the first decoding condition memory 223g are changed after the power is turned on, first, the main controller 110 is the main controller The value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set based on the random number value acquired from the random number generation circuit 206 of 110, and a condition command corresponding to the value is notified to the voice lamp control device 113. On the other hand, in the sound lamp control device 113, the case where the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g is set to the same value as the value set in the first processing condition memory 203f based on the received condition command has been described. The value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 are set to the same value by various means. You may do it.

  For example, instead of the random number generation circuit 206 of the main control device 110, each of the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113 is provided with a real-time clock in which the same time is set, and the first condition is set at power-on. When both the values of the switch 210 and the second condition setting switch 226 are 4, or when the values of the first processing condition memory 203f and the first decoding condition memory 223g are changed after the power is turned on, the main controller 110 Based on the time (for example, second or minute) of the real time clock of the main control device 110, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set, and the sound lamp control device 113 sets the time of the real time clock of the sound lamp control device 113. The value of the first decoding condition memory 223g may be set based on the above. According to this, the main controller 110 can set each value of the first processing condition memory 203f and the first decoding condition memory 223g to the same value without outputting a condition command. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special loss stop type command after processing output from the main control device 110 from being specified as “hanging board” or the like based on the command output from the sound lamp control device 113 to the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the timing for changing the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 during the game is from the previous jackpot. Although it has been described as a jackpot occurrence when the number of normal fluctuations (first normal fluctuation counter 203h) is less than the jackpot winning interval determination threshold (for example, 170 times), it is not necessarily limited to this. At this time, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g may be changed.

  For example, the number of normal symbol variation effects from the previous start winning is counted by the first normal variation number counter 203h, and at the time of starting winning, the expected value of the start winning establishment interval in the normal time (non-AT mode), The number of normal fluctuations stored in the first normal fluctuation number counter 203h is compared with the start establishment interval threshold value set between the expected value of the start winning establishment intervals in the AT mode and the start establishment interval threshold value. In the case where the number is less than that, the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the first decoding condition of the sound lamp control device 113 are assumed to be likely to be fraudulent due to “hanging board” or the like. The value of the memory 223g is changed. Thereby, there can exist an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  Further, as a modified example in which the timing of changing the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 and the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g of the sound lamp control device 113 during the game is different, the real time clock is sent to the main control device 110. And the value of the first processing condition memory 203f is set based on the value of the random number generation circuit 206 every time a predetermined time elapses, and the sound lamp control device 113 is set based on the value of the first processing condition memory 203f. A condition command may be transmitted to cause the sound lamp control device 113 to set the same value as the first processing condition memory 203f as the value of the first decoding condition memory 223g.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the special loss stop type command is processed according to the first processing condition, and the other commands are not processed according to the first processing condition. The command may be processed according to the first processing condition. For example, the same processing as S309 may be executed for all commands, and the processing performed according to the first processing condition may be transmitted to a sub-control device such as the audio lamp control device 113. At this time, in the command determination process (see FIG. 24) of the sound lamp control device 113, for example, the same process as the process of S1307 is performed before the received command is determined (that is, in the step before the process of S1201). It executes and decodes, and it is comprised so that the process according to the decoded command may be performed. The same applies to the other sub-control devices.

  In the above embodiment, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 refers to the first ID ROM 207 to be referred to in order to determine the value of the second processing condition memory 203g, and the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is the second decoding condition. In the second ID ROM 224 referred to for determining the value of the memory 223h, it has been described that a unique serial number is stored for each unit of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above embodiment, but this is not necessarily limited thereto. In addition, if the values are the same or corresponding values that can be referred to by the main control device 110 and the sound lamp control device 113 and are different values for each unit, any value is used for each of the ID ROMs 207 and 224. May be stored. For example, the date of manufacture of the pachinko machine 10 is stored in each ID ROM 207, 224, or a random 1 value is stored in each memory of each ID ROM 207, 224 at the time of factory shipment. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the MPU 221 of the main control device 110 processes the unprocessed special lose stop type command according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f, whereby the special lose stop type command after processing is processed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ROM 202 of the main controller 110 has four types of processing. The subsequent special loss stop type command is stored in advance in association with each value in the first machining condition memory 203f, and any of these commands is stored in the MPU 221 of the main control device 110 as the value in the first machining condition memory 203f. It may be configured to select according to the above and transmit it. In such a case, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 can achieve the same effect as the above embodiment without processing the unprocessed special loss stop type command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 has explained the case where the special lose stop type command after processing is decoded once by the processing of S1307 and AT lottery is performed based on the restored command. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 performs AT lottery based on the special loss stop type command after processing without decoding the special loss stop type command after processing. You may make it perform. In this case, the audio lamp control device 113 is configured as follows. That is, the special loss stop type command after processing that can be transmitted according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f of the main control device 110 is stored in the ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113 in each value of the first decoding condition memory 223g. One corresponding to the value stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g from the special loss stop type command after processing is stored in association with the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113 as a command for performing AT lottery. Configure to select. In such a case, the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 can achieve the same effect as the above embodiment without decoding the special loss stop type command after processing into the original command.

  Furthermore, four types of special loss stop type commands are stored in advance in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110 in association with each value in the first processing condition memory 203f, and any of these commands is stored in the MPU 221 of the main control device 110. Are selected according to the value of the first processing condition memory 203f, and transmitted to the ROM 222 of the sound lamp control device 113. A stop type command is stored in association with each value in the first decoding condition memory 223g, and one corresponding to the value stored in the first decoding condition memory 223g from these four types of special loss stop type commands is set to AT. The MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 is selected as a lottery command. In such a case, an unprocessed special loss stop type command is processed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, or the processed special loss stop type command is decoded into an original command by the MPU 221 of the audio lamp control device 113. The same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

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

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

  In such a slot machine, there are a plurality of symbol rows (for example, reels) that change when the operation lever is operated, and the same number of stop buttons as the symbol rows, each corresponding to one of the symbol rows. There are some which have a stop button, and by operating each stop button while the symbol row is changing, the symbol row corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped and the display is fixed. When the first small role is won by the lottery performed in the main controller of the slot machine, the number of medals to be paid out to the player differs depending on the pressing order of the stop button (stopping order of the symbol row). Specifically, when the stop button is pressed in the pressing order specified by the lottery result of the first small role, many medals are paid out (for example, 10), but the pressing order is different from the pressing order specified by the lottery. When the stop button is pressed, a small amount (for example, two) of medals is paid out. In addition, when the variable display of the first small role is started, the main control device notifies the content of the first small role to the sub-control device that controls the effect.

  In this slot machine, special loses are drawn in the main control device, and the sub-control device performs AT lottery by notifying the sub-control device controlled by the special lose command. In the AT lottery, the AT mode is set with a predetermined probability (for example, with a probability of 1/2). During the AT mode period, when the first small role is won by the lottery performed in the main control device and the content of the first small role is notified to the sub control device, the sub control device is a liquid crystal display device or the like. A game operation suggestion indicating a pressing order specified by the lottery result of the first small role is performed on the display device.

  Even in such a slot machine, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained by providing the same configuration as in the above embodiment.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop 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.

  Main control means for performing main control of the game, slave control means for controlling the game based on commands from the master control means, and effect execution means for performing effects based on instructions from the slave control means, The main control means includes: a main lottery means for performing a lottery to give a player a predetermined game value; and a command generating means for generating at least a lottery result command according to a lottery result by the main lottery means And command transmission means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generation means to the slave control means, the slave control means based on the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means. When the determination means determines the lottery result by the main lottery means and the determination means determines that the lottery result is the first lottery result, A lottery result was obtained in which a lottery means for lottery to set whether or not to set a suggestion period during which a game action suggesting effect suggesting the progress of a profitable game can be set, and to set a suggestion period by the slave side lottery means A suggestion execution means for setting the suggestion period and causing the effect execution means to perform a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the game to the player in the suggestion period, based on establishment of a predetermined condition; The command generation means of the main control means has at least a first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result among the lottery result commands, and the lottery result of the main lottery means is the first lottery result. A conversion means for generating a first lottery conversion command by converting by a predetermined conversion method when a lottery result is obtained, and a conversion method determining means for determining a conversion method used by the conversion means; And when the first lottery conversion command is received, the determination unit of the slave control unit determines a restoration method used to restore the first lottery conversion command to the first lottery result command. When the restoration method determining means and the first lottery conversion command are received by the slave control means, the first lottery conversion command is converted into the first lottery result command by the restoration method determined by the restoration method determining means. And when the command restored by the restoring means becomes the first lottery result command, the lottery result is obtained when the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means of the main control means is the first lottery result command. A gaming machine A that is determined to be a first lottery result.

  The gaming machine A has the following effects. That is, a lottery for giving a predetermined game value to a player is performed by the main lottery means of the main control means, and a lottery result command corresponding to the lottery result is generated by the command generating means. The lottery result command generated by the command generation means is transmitted to the slave control means by the command transmission means of the main control means. When the slave control unit receives the lottery result command, the determination unit determines the lottery result of the main lottery unit based on the received lottery result command. If the determination means determines that the lottery result of the main lottery means is the first lottery result, whether or not to set a suggestion period during which the game operation suggesting effect can be executed by the slave lottery means of the slave control means Is done. When the lottery result that sets the suggestion period is obtained by the slave lottery means, the suggestion period is set by the suggestion execution means of the slave control means. The suggestion execution means causes the effect execution means to execute the game action suggestion effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition during the suggestion period.

  Here, by attaching a so-called “hanging board” between the main control means and the sub control means, the “hanging board” outputs a first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result to the sub control means, The slave lottery means of the slave control means illegally set the suggestion period lottery, and the suggestion execution means of the slave control means is illegally set the suggestion period that suggests the progress of the game advantageous to the player. There is cheating.

  On the other hand, when the lottery result by the main lottery means is the first lottery result, the conversion means included in the command generation means of the main control means determines the conversion method for the first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result. Conversion is performed by the conversion method determined by the means, and a first lottery conversion command is generated. The generated first lottery conversion command is transmitted to the slave control unit by the command transmission unit of the main control unit.

  In the determining means of the sub-control means, the restoring method determining means determines the restoring method for restoring the first lottery conversion command to the first lottery result command. When the first lottery conversion command is received by the slave control means, the restoration means included in the slave control means discriminates the first lottery conversion command by using the restoration method determined by the restoration method determination means. Restore to command.

  The determining means determines the lottery result by the main lottery means based on the command obtained by restoring the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmitting means of the main control means by the restoring means. That is, when the command restored by the restoration means becomes the first lottery result command, it is determined that the lottery result is the first lottery result, and the subordinate lottery means draws the suggestion period.

  In this way, the command that is transmitted from the main control means to the slave control means and triggers the lottery of the suggestion period by the slave lottery means of the slave control means is the first lottery conversion command obtained by converting the first lottery result command. Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like outputs an illegal first lottery result command to the slave control means, the slave lottery means of the slave control means does not draw the suggestion period. That is, the first lottery result command output from the “hanging board” or the like is restored by the restoration unit of the secondary control unit and does not become the first lottery result command. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act that illegally causes the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery of the suggestion period.

  In the gaming machine A, the conversion method determining means of the main control means has first operation means whose setting can be changed, and determines the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means, The restoration method determining means of the slave control means has a second operation means whose setting can be changed, and determines the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means. .

  According to the gaming machine B, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine A, the following effects are achieved. Here, it is assumed that the main control unit is configured to transmit information indicating the conversion method determined by the conversion method determination unit of the main control unit to the sub control unit. When the restoration method determined by the restoration method determination unit is configured to be determined based on the information indicating the conversion method received from the main control unit, it is attached between the main control unit and the sub control unit. The “hanging board” can intercept information indicating the conversion method transmitted from the main control means to the sub-control means. The “hanging board” illegally generates a first lottery conversion command according to the intercepted conversion method and outputs it to the sub-control means. Due to this fraudulent action, the slave control means receives an illegal first lottery conversion command, so that the slave lottery means of the slave control means repeats the lottery of the suggestion period illegally each time it is received. As a result, game operation suggesting effects are frequently performed illegally.

  On the other hand, by changing the setting of the first operating means, the conversion method determining means of the main control means can determine the desired conversion method, and by changing the setting of the second operating means, the sub control It is possible to cause the restoration method determining means of the means to determine a desired restoration method. Therefore, the second operation means is set in accordance with the setting of the first operation means without transmitting information indicating the conversion method determined by the conversion method determination means of the main control means from the main control means to the sub control means. Thus, the restoration method determining means of the secondary control means can determine the restoration method corresponding to the conversion method determined by the conversion method determining means of the main control means.

  For this reason, since it is possible to prevent interception of the information indicating the conversion method by the “hanging board” or the like, the unauthorized first lottery conversion command converted according to the conversion method determined by the conversion method determination unit of the main control unit is There is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act output from the “hanging board” or the like to the slave control means.

  The gaming machine B1 includes power supply means for supplying a power supply voltage to the main control means and the slave control means, and the conversion method and the second operation means according to the setting of the first operation means. When the first operation means and the second operation means are set so as to correspond to the restoration method according to the setting, the power supply voltage from the power supply means is set to the main control means and the sub control means. While being supplied to both, the first operation means and the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means and the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means are incompatible When the second operation means is set, the power supply voltage from the power supply means is not supplied to at least one of the main control means and the sub control means.

  According to the gaming machine B2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B1, the following effects are achieved. That is, when the first operation means and the second operation means are set so that the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means corresponds to the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means, The power supply voltage from the power supply means is supplied to both the main control means and the sub control means. On the other hand, when the first operation means and the second operation means are set so that the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means and the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means are incompatible The power supply voltage from the power supply means is not supplied to at least one of the main control means and the sub control means. Therefore, when the first lottery conversion command generated according to the conversion method from the main control means is restored by the restoration means by the determining means of the secondary control means, the game is executed when the first lottery result command is not obtained. I will not. For this reason, game action suggestion effects may not be performed at all due to incompatibility between the conversion method and the restoration method, or game action suggestion effects may be performed due to commands that are not intended by the game hall or the like. Can be prevented. Therefore, there is an effect that malfunction of the sub control means can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine B2, the gaming machine B3 is characterized by having lighting means that lights up when the power supply voltage from the power supply means is supplied to both the main control means and the slave control means.

  According to the gaming machine B3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine B2, the following effects are achieved. In other words, the lighting means has a conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means and the setting of the second operation means when the power supply voltage from the power supply means is supplied to both the main control means and the sub control means. Lights up when the restoration method corresponding to is correctly supported. For this reason, there exists an effect that the setting of a 1st operation means and a 2nd operation means can be performed easily by confirming the lighting state of a lighting means.

  In the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, the conversion means provided in the command generation means of the main control means converts at least the first lottery result command to generate a first first lottery conversion command. A conversion method and a second conversion method for converting the first lottery result command to generate a second first lottery conversion command that is different from the first first lottery conversion command. In the second conversion method, when any one of the commands different from the first lottery result command is converted, the same command as the first first lottery conversion command is generated. Characteristic gaming machine C1.

  According to the gaming machine C, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A and B1 to B3, the following effects are produced. Now, let us assume a case where the “hanging board” or the like corresponds to the technology of the gaming machine A. The “hanging board” or the like is a first lottery conversion command obtained by converting the first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result in order to cause the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery for setting the suggestion period illegally. Is output to the slave control means. Then, the first lottery conversion command is restored to the first lottery result command by the slave control means, and the suggestion period setting lottery is illegally performed by the slave lottery means.

  However, according to the gaming machine C, the conversion means of the main control means is configured to be able to use the first conversion method and the second conversion method, and the use of the first conversion method is determined by the conversion method determination means. In this case, the conversion means converts the first lottery result command to generate the first first lottery conversion command, and when the conversion method determination means determines to use the second conversion method, the conversion means The first lottery result command is converted to generate a second first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command.

  Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like transmits the first first lottery conversion command to the slave control unit in correspondence with the technology of the gaming machine A, If the conversion method determining means decides to use the second conversion method, the slave control means receives the first first lottery conversion command, and even if the command is restored by the restoring means, the first lottery Since it is not a result command, the suggested period setting lottery is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraud such as a “hanging board” corresponding to the technology of the gaming machine A.

  Moreover, the second conversion method generates the same command as the first first lottery conversion command when one of the other commands different from the first lottery result command is converted. Therefore, if the “hanging board” or the like continues to illegally output the first first lottery conversion command to the slave control unit, the operation by the other command different from the first lottery result command is repeated by the slave control unit. This is because, when the second conversion method is used, when the slave control means restores the first first lottery conversion command, the command is restored to another command different from the first lottery result command. Such a repetitive operation is an abnormal operation that cannot originally occur in a gaming machine. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to easily reveal an illegal act caused by a “hanging board” or the like.

  In the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C1, the conversion means provided in the command generation means of the main control means converts at least the first lottery result command to generate a first first lottery conversion command. A first conversion method and a third conversion method for converting the first lottery result command to generate a third first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command can be used. The third conversion method uses the same command as the first lottery conversion command even when the first lottery result command or any other command different from the first lottery result command is converted. The determination means of the sub control means can restore the third lottery conversion command converted by the third conversion method to the first lottery result command by the restoration method determining means. When a correct restoration method is determined, it is determined whether a command obtained by restoring the command received by the slave control unit by the determined restoration method is the same command as the first first lottery conversion command. The sub-control unit is configured to be able to notify when the determination unit determines that the command restored by the determined restoration method is the same command as the first first lottery conversion command. A gaming machine C2 having a notification means for performing.

  According to the gaming machine C2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C1, the following effects are produced. As in the case of the gaming machine C1, assuming that the “hanging board” or the like corresponds to the technology of the gaming machine A, the slave lottery means is determined by the first lottery conversion command that is illegally output from the “hanging board” or the like. Therefore, the suggested period setting lottery is illegally performed.

  However, according to the gaming machine C2, the conversion means of the main control means is configured to be able to use the first conversion method and the third conversion method, and the use of the first conversion method is determined by the conversion method determination means. If the conversion means converts the first lottery result command to generate the first first lottery conversion command, and the conversion method determination means decides to use the third conversion method, the conversion means The first lottery result command is converted to generate a third first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command.

  Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like transmits the first first lottery conversion command to the slave control unit in correspondence with the technology of the gaming machine A, When the conversion method determining means decides to use the third conversion method, the slave control means receives the first first lottery conversion command, and even if the command is restored by the restoring means, the first lottery Since it is not a result command, the suggested period setting lottery is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress fraud such as a “hanging board” corresponding to the technology of the gaming machine A.

  Moreover, the third conversion method does not generate the same command as the first lottery conversion command even when the first lottery result command or any other command different from the first lottery result command is converted. It is configured. The slave control means receives the received command when the restoration method determining means determines a restoration method that can restore the third first lottery conversion command converted by the third conversion method to the first lottery result command. The determining means determines whether the restored command is the same command as the first first lottery conversion command. As a result, if it is determined that the command is the same, the notification means notifies the user. . Therefore, in such a case, if the “hanging board” or the like improperly outputs the first first lottery conversion command to the slave control means, the notification means notifies the user, so that an illegal act by the “hanging board” or the like is detected early. There is an effect that can be done.

  In the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C1, and C2, the conversion means provided in the command generation means of the main control means converts at least the first lottery result command and outputs the first first lottery conversion command. A first conversion method to be generated and a second conversion method for converting the first lottery result command to generate a second first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command can be used. The conversion method determination means provided in the command generation means of the main control means includes conversion change means for changing the conversion method when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determination means of the sub control means When the conversion method is changed by the conversion redetermination unit, the restoration method determination unit provided in the first lottery converted from the first lottery result command by the change unit by the changed conversion method is provided. The conversion command, a game machine, characterized in that a restoring changing means for changing the decodable restoring method in the first lottery result command of the original by said restoring means D.

  According to the gaming machine D, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C1, and C2, the following effects are produced. As in the case of the gaming machine C1, assuming that the “hanging board” or the like corresponds to the technology of the gaming machine 1, the slave lottery means by the first lottery conversion command that is illegally output from the “hanging board” or the like The suggestion period setting lottery will be performed illegally.

  On the other hand, even in such a case, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the conversion change means included in the conversion method determination means of the main control means changes the conversion method used by the conversion means. Further, the restoration method determining means of the secondary control means, when the conversion method is changed by the conversion changing means of the primary control means, the restoration changing means provided in the restoration method determining means of the secondary control means is the conversion after the change. The first lottery conversion command converted from the first lottery result command by the conversion means of the main control means is changed to a restoration method that can be decoded into the original first lottery result command by the restoration means. Thus, the first lottery conversion command that is transmitted from the main control means and causes the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery for setting the suggestion period is illegally output from the “hanging board” or the like. Since the command can be changed to a command different from the above, it is possible to interrupt an illegal act caused by a “hanging board” or the like.

  Note that the predetermined condition that triggers the conversion changing means of the main control means to change the conversion method is that a certain time has passed, a game action suggestion is performed more frequently than usual, or a game action For example, what is established when the profit that can be acquired based on the suggestion is given to the player at a higher frequency than usual.

  Main control means for performing main control of the game, slave control means for controlling the game based on commands from the master control means, and effect execution means for performing effects based on instructions from the slave control means, The main control means includes a main lottery means for performing a lottery for giving a player a predetermined game value, and a command generation means for generating a lottery result command according to a lottery result by the main side lottery means; And a command transmission means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generation means to the slave control means, wherein the slave control means is based on the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means. It is advantageous for the player when the lottery result is judged to be the first lottery result by the discriminating means for discriminating the lottery result by the side lottery means. When a lottery result that sets a suggestion period by the subordinate lottery means and the subordinate lottery means to lottery whether to set a suggestion period that can execute a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the technique, Setting the suggestion period, and suggesting execution means for causing the effect execution means to perform a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the game to the player in the suggestion period, based on establishment of a predetermined condition, The command generation means of the main control means uses at least one command generation method from a plurality of command generation methods when the lottery result of the main side lottery means is the first lottery result, A lottery result command for informing the first lottery result is generated. When the determination unit of the sub control means receives the lottery result command, The restoration means corresponding to the command generation method used in the command generation means of the main control means is used to restore the received lottery result command, and the command restored by the restoration means is the first lottery The gaming machine E, wherein when the result is notified, the lottery result is determined to be the first lottery result.

  The gaming machine E has the following effects. That is, when the lottery result by the main lottery means is the first lottery result, the command generation means of the main control means uses one command generation method from a plurality of command generation methods to notify the first lottery result. Generate a command. The generated lottery result command is transmitted to the slave control unit by the command transmission unit of the main control unit.

  When the restoration means included in the determination means of the slave control means receives the lottery result command, the lottery result received by the slave control means using the restoration method corresponding to the command generation method used by the command generation means of the main control means Restore the command. The determining means determines that the lottery result of the main lottery means is the first lottery result when the command restored by the restoring means informs the first lottery result, and the subordinate lottery means suggests A lottery for the period will be held.

  Thus, the lottery result command that is transmitted from the main control means to the slave control means and informs the first lottery result that triggers the lottery of the suggestion period for the slave lottery means of the slave control means is obtained from a plurality of command generation methods. 1 is generated using the command generation method. Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like outputs an invalid lottery result command to the slave control unit, the command generation method does not match the command generation method used by the command generation unit of the main control unit. In the slave lottery means of the control means, the suggestion period lottery is not performed. That is, the lottery result command output from the “hanging board” or the like is not a command for notifying the first lottery result even if the lottery result command is restored by the restoration means of the slave control means. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act that illegally causes the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery of the suggestion period.

  Main control means for performing main control of the game, slave control means for controlling the game based on commands from the master control means, and effect execution means for performing effects based on instructions from the slave control means, The main control means includes a main lottery means for performing a lottery for giving a player a predetermined game value, and a command generation means for generating a lottery result command according to a lottery result by the main side lottery means; And a command transmission means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generation means to the slave control means, wherein the slave control means is based on the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means. It is advantageous for the player when the lottery result is judged to be the first lottery result by the discriminating means for discriminating the lottery result by the side lottery means. When a lottery result that sets a suggestion period by the subordinate lottery means and the subordinate lottery means to lottery whether to set a suggestion period that can execute a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the technique, Setting the suggestion period, and suggesting execution means for causing the effect execution means to perform a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the game to the player in the suggestion period, based on establishment of a predetermined condition, The command generation means of the main control means uses at least one command generation method from a plurality of command generation methods when the lottery result of the main side lottery means is the first lottery result, A lottery result command for informing the first lottery result can be generated, and the determining means of the sub control means generates the lottery result command when receiving the lottery result command. A determination means for determining the received lottery result command using a determination method corresponding to the command generation method used in the command generation means of the main control means, and the determination result by the determination means is the first lottery When it becomes a result, it determines that the said lottery result is a 1st lottery result, The gaming machine F characterized by the above-mentioned.

  The gaming machine F has the following effects. That is, when the lottery result by the main lottery means is the first lottery result, the command generation means of the main control means uses one command generation method from a plurality of command generation methods to notify the first lottery result. Generate a command. The generated lottery result command is transmitted to the slave control unit by the command transmission unit of the main control unit.

  The determination means included in the determination means of the sub control means receives the lottery result command, and uses the determination method corresponding to the command generation method used by the command generation means of the main control means to receive the lottery result received by the sub control means. Determine the command. When the determination result by the determination unit is the first lottery result, the determination unit determines that the lottery result of the main control unit is the first lottery result, and the subordinate lottery unit performs the lottery for the suggestion period. Is called.

  Thus, the lottery result command that is transmitted from the main control means to the slave control means and informs the first lottery result that triggers the lottery of the suggestion period for the slave lottery means of the slave control means is obtained from a plurality of command generation methods. 1 is generated using the command generation method. Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like outputs an invalid lottery result command to the slave control unit, the command generation method does not match the command generation method used by the command generation unit of the main control unit. In the slave lottery means of the control means, the suggestion period lottery is not performed. That is, even if the lottery result command output from the “hanging board” or the like is used by the determination unit corresponding to the command generation method used by the command generation unit of the main control unit by the determination unit of the secondary control unit, This is because the command does not inform the lottery result. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act that illegally causes the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery of the suggestion period.

  Any one of the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C, D, E, and F, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  One of the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C, D, E, and F, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (a large opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

In any one of the gaming machines A, B1 to B3, C, D, E, and F, the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
<Others>
In gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, various effect images are displayed on display means such as a liquid crystal display device to improve the interest of the game.
Among these gaming machines, there is one in which a game is controlled by a main control device (main control means) and a sub-control device (secondary control means) (for example, Patent Document 1: JP 2010-213835 A). In such a gaming machine, for example, the main control device performs main control of a game such as a lottery for giving a game value, and the sub control device such as a payout control device or an audio lamp control device performs the main control device. Based on the command transmitted from, control such as display on the display means is performed.
In the sub-control device of the gaming machine exemplified above, when a predetermined condition is established based on a command transmitted from the main control device, a game operation suggestion that suggests the progress of the game to the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display device or the like. Some are configured to display. This game operation suggestion is an effect in which a predetermined profit is given to a player as a result of the game when a game as suggested by a liquid crystal display device or the like is played by the player. It is.
Recently, however, fraudulent activity using an unauthorized substrate called a “hanging substrate” has been reported. In this fraudulent act, a fraudulent board is hung (attached with a fraudulent “hanging board”) between the main control device and the sub-control device, and an improper gaming operation is suggested. Specifically, a circuit that illegally generates a command that is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit and triggers a predetermined condition is provided in the “hanging board”. It is output to the control device, and the sub control device is made to suggest an illegal game operation. In game halls and the like, there has been a problem that a large amount of damage has been caused by fraudulent acts using this "hanging board".
This technical idea has been made to solve the above-described problems and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress fraud using a “hanging board” or the like.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 includes a main control unit that performs main control of a game, a sub control unit that controls a game based on a command from the main control unit, and a sub control unit thereof. Effect execution means for performing an effect based on an instruction from the control means, wherein the main control means is a main lottery means for performing a lottery to give a player a predetermined game value, and the main lottery Command generating means for generating at least a lottery result command according to the lottery result by the means, and command transmitting means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generating means to the slave control means, the slave control means Is based on a lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means, a discrimination means for discriminating a lottery result by the main lottery means, and the lottery result is determined by the discrimination means. If it is determined that the result is one lottery, a slave side lottery means for lottery to determine whether or not to set a suggestion period during which a game action suggesting effect that suggests the progress of a game that is advantageous to the player can be set, and its slave side When a lottery result indicating that the suggestion period is set by the lottery means is obtained, the suggestion period is set, and a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the game is established for the player in the suggestion period. Suggestion execution means for causing the effect execution means to perform based on the first lottery result corresponding to at least the first lottery result among the lottery result commands. A conversion means for converting a command by a predetermined conversion method to generate a first lottery conversion command when the lottery result of the main lottery means becomes the first lottery result; Conversion means determining means for determining the conversion method to be used, and when the first lottery conversion command is received, the determination means of the slave control means receives the first lottery conversion command as the first lottery conversion command. A restoration method determining means for determining a restoration method used for restoration to a lottery result command; and when the first lottery conversion command is received by the slave control means, the first lottery conversion command A restoration unit that restores the first lottery result command by the restoration method determined by the method decision unit, and a command that restores the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission unit of the main control unit by the restoration unit. When it becomes the first lottery result command, it is determined that the lottery result is the first lottery result.
The gaming machine described in the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, in which the conversion means provided in the command generation means of the main control means converts at least the first lottery result command to the first A first conversion method for generating the first lottery conversion command and a second conversion command for converting the first lottery result command to generate a second first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command. The second conversion method is configured such that the first first lottery can be used when one of the other commands different from the first lottery result command is converted. Generate the same command as the conversion command.
The gaming machine described in the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 or 2, wherein the conversion means provided in the command generation means of the main control means converts at least the first lottery result command. A first conversion method for generating a first first lottery conversion command, and a third first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command by converting the first lottery result command The third conversion method can be used, and the third conversion method can be used even when the first lottery result command or any other command different from the first lottery result command is converted. The same command as the first lottery conversion command is not generated, and the determining means of the sub control means is the third first lottery conversion command converted by the restoration method determining means by the third conversion method. When the restoration method that can restore the first lottery result command is determined, the command that is restored from the command received by the slave control means by the determined restoration method is the first first lottery conversion command. The sub-control means is configured to determine that the command restored by the determined restoration method is the same command as the first first lottery conversion command. Informing means for informing when it is determined by the means.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the following effects can be obtained. That is, a lottery for giving a predetermined game value to a player is performed by the main lottery means of the main control means, and a lottery result command corresponding to the lottery result is generated by the command generating means. The lottery result command generated by the command generation means is transmitted to the slave control means by the command transmission means of the main control means. When the slave control unit receives the lottery result command, the determination unit determines the lottery result of the main lottery unit based on the received lottery result command. If the determination means determines that the lottery result of the main lottery means is the first lottery result, whether or not to set a suggestion period during which the game operation suggesting effect can be executed by the slave lottery means of the slave control means Is done. When the lottery result that sets the suggestion period is obtained by the slave lottery means, the suggestion period is set by the suggestion execution means of the slave control means. The suggestion execution means causes the effect execution means to execute the game action suggestion effect based on the establishment of the predetermined condition during the suggestion period.
Here, a so-called “hanging board” or the like is attached between the main control means and the sub control means, and the “hanging board” or the like outputs a first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result to the sub control means. By causing the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery for setting the suggestion period illegally, the suggestion period suggesting the progress of the game advantageous to the player is illegally indicated to the suggestion execution means of the slave control means. There is an illegal act to set.
On the other hand, when the lottery result by the main lottery means is the first lottery result, the conversion means included in the command generation means of the main control means determines the conversion method for the first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result. Conversion is performed by the conversion method determined by the means, and a first lottery conversion command is generated. The generated first lottery conversion command is transmitted to the slave control unit by the command transmission unit of the main control unit.
In the determining means of the sub-control means, the restoring method determining means determines the restoring method for restoring the first lottery conversion command to the first lottery result command. When the first lottery conversion command is received by the slave control means, the restoration means included in the slave control means discriminates the first lottery conversion command by using the restoration method determined by the restoration method determination means. Restore to command.
The determining means determines the lottery result by the main lottery means based on the command obtained by restoring the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmitting means of the main control means by the restoring means. That is, when the command restored by the restoration means becomes the first lottery result command, it is determined that the lottery result is the first lottery result, and the subordinate lottery means draws the suggestion period.
In this way, the command that is transmitted from the main control means to the slave control means and triggers the lottery of the suggestion period by the slave lottery means of the slave control means is the first lottery conversion command obtained by converting the first lottery result command. Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like outputs an illegal first lottery result command to the slave control means, the slave lottery means of the slave control means does not draw the suggestion period. That is, the first lottery result command output from the “hanging board” or the like is restored by the restoration unit of the secondary control unit and does not become the first lottery result command. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress an illegal act that illegally causes the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery of the suggestion period.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the following effects are achieved. Now, a case is assumed where the “hanging substrate” or the like corresponds to the technology of the technical idea 1. The “hanging board” or the like is a first lottery conversion command obtained by converting the first lottery result command corresponding to the first lottery result in order to cause the slave lottery means of the slave control means to perform the lottery for setting the suggestion period illegally. Is output to the slave control means. Then, the first lottery conversion command is restored to the first lottery result command by the slave control means, and the suggestion period setting lottery is illegally performed by the slave lottery means.
However, according to the technical idea 2, the conversion means of the main control means is configured to be able to use the first conversion method and the second conversion method, and the use of the first conversion method is determined by the conversion method determination means. If the conversion means converts the first lottery result command to generate the first first lottery conversion command, and the conversion method determination means decides to use the second conversion method, the conversion means The first lottery result command is converted to generate a second first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command.
Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like transmits the first first lottery conversion command to the sub-control means in response to the technology of the technical idea 1, the lottery for setting the suggestion period is illegally performed. When the use of the second conversion method is determined by the conversion method determining means, the sub-control means receives the first first lottery conversion command, and even if the command is restored by the restoring means, the first Since it does not become a lottery result command, the suggested period setting lottery is not performed. Accordingly, there is an effect that fraud such as a “hanging board” corresponding to the technique of the technical idea 1 can be suppressed.
In addition, the second conversion method generates the same command as the first first lottery conversion command when one of the other commands different from the first lottery result command is converted. Therefore, if the “hanging board” or the like continues to illegally output the first first lottery conversion command to the slave control unit, the operation by the other command different from the first lottery result command is repeated by the slave control unit. This is because, when the second conversion method is used, when the slave control means restores the first first lottery conversion command, the command is restored to another command different from the first lottery result command. Such a repetitive operation is an abnormal operation that cannot originally occur in a gaming machine. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to easily reveal an illegal act caused by a “hanging board” or the like.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 or 2, the following effects are produced. As in the case of the technical idea 2, assuming that the “hanging board” or the like corresponds to the technique of the technical idea 1, the first lottery conversion command illegally output from the “hanging board” or the like causes the slave side to The suggestion period setting lottery is illegally performed by the lottery means.
However, according to the technical idea 3, the conversion means of the main control means is configured to be able to use the first conversion method and the third conversion method, and the use of the first conversion method is determined by the conversion method determination means. If the conversion means converts the first lottery result command to generate the first first lottery conversion command, and the conversion method determination means decides to use the third conversion method, the conversion means The first lottery result command is converted to generate a third first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command.
Therefore, even if the “hanging board” or the like transmits the first first lottery conversion command to the sub-control means in response to the technology of the technical idea 1, the lottery for setting the suggestion period is illegally performed. When the use of the third conversion method is determined by the conversion method determining means, the slave control means receives the first first lottery conversion command, and even if the command is restored by the restoration means, the first Since it does not become a lottery result command, the suggested period setting lottery is not performed. Accordingly, there is an effect that fraud such as a “hanging board” corresponding to the technique of the technical idea 1 can be suppressed.
Moreover, the third conversion method does not generate the same command as the first lottery conversion command even when the first lottery result command or any other command different from the first lottery result command is converted. It is configured. The slave control means receives the received command when the restoration method determining means determines a restoration method that can restore the third first lottery conversion command converted by the third conversion method to the first lottery result command. The determining means determines whether the restored command is the same command as the first first lottery conversion command. As a result, if it is determined that the command is the same, the notification means notifies the user. . Therefore, in such a case, if the “hanging board” or the like improperly outputs the first first lottery conversion command to the slave control means, the notification means notifies the user, so that an illegal act by the “hanging board” or the like is detected early. There is an effect that can be done.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
81 3rd symbol display device (part of production execution means)
110 main control equipment (main control means)
113 voice lamp control equipment (slave control means)
115 Power supply (power supply means)
203a1 Normal random number table (part of main lottery means)
203a2 Special Loss random number table (part of main lottery means)
203f Part 210 of conversion means First condition setting switch (Part of conversion method determination means, first operation means)
223c AT flag (part of suggestion execution means)
226 Second condition setting switch (part of conversion method determining means, second operating means)
229 Pilot lamp (lighting means)
S207 Normal symbol variation start processing (an example of command generation means)
Part of S301 main side selecting means S308, S2303 converting means S511, S709 portion S901 external output processing of the conversion method deciding unit (command transmitting means)
S1115 Command determination processing (discrimination means)
S1304 Part of suggestion execution means S1307, S3302 Restoration means C1 Normal win counter (part of main lottery means)

Claims (2)

Main control means for performing main control of the game, slave control means for controlling the game based on commands from the master control means, and effect execution means for performing effects based on instructions from the slave control means, In the equipped gaming machine,
The main control means includes
A main lottery means for performing a lottery to give a player a predetermined game value;
Command generating means for generating at least a lottery result command according to the lottery result by the main lottery means;
Command transmission means for transmitting the lottery result command generated by the command generation means to the slave control means,
The slave control means includes
Determining means for determining a lottery result by the main-side lottery means based on a lottery result command transmitted from the command transmitting means;
If the determining means determines that the lottery result is the first lottery result, it is determined whether to set a suggestion period during which a game action suggesting effect suggesting the progress of the game that is advantageous to the player can be executed. Subordinate lottery means,
In the case where a lottery result indicating that the suggestion period is set by the slave lottery means is obtained, the suggestion period is set, and a game action suggestion effect that suggests the progress of the game to the player in the suggestion period is predetermined. Suggestion execution means for causing the effect execution means to perform based on the establishment of the condition,
The command generation means of the main control means is
The first lottery result command corresponding to at least the first lottery result among the lottery result commands is converted by a predetermined conversion method when the lottery result of the main lottery means becomes the first lottery result. Conversion means for generating a first lottery conversion command;
Conversion method determining means for determining a conversion method used by the conversion means,
The discriminating means of the sub-control means is
A restoration method determining means for determining a restoration method used to restore the first lottery conversion command to the first lottery result command when the first lottery conversion command is received;
A restoring means for restoring the first lottery conversion command to the first lottery result command by the restoration method determined by the restoration method determining means when the first lottery conversion command is received by the slave control means; Have
When the lottery result command transmitted from the command transmission means of the main control means is the first lottery result command when the command restored by the restoration means is the first lottery result command, it is determined that the lottery result is the first lottery result. Is,
The conversion means provided in the command generation means of the main control means is at least:
A first conversion method for converting the first lottery result command to generate a first first lottery conversion command;
A second conversion method for converting the first lottery result command and generating a second first lottery conversion command different from the first first lottery conversion command;
The second conversion method generates the same command as the first first lottery conversion command when one of the other commands different from the first lottery result command is converted,
The conversion method determining means of the main control means has a first operation means capable of changing the setting, and determines the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means,
The restoration method determining means of the secondary control means has second operation means that can change the setting, and determines the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means,
The gaming machine is
Power supply means for supplying a power supply voltage to the main control means and the slave control means;
When the first operation means and the second operation means are set so that the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means corresponds to the restoration method according to the setting of the second operation means Supplies the power supply voltage from the power supply means to both the main control means and the sub-control means, and the conversion method according to the setting of the first operation means and the setting according to the setting of the second operation means When the first operation means and the second operation means are set so as not to correspond to the restoration method, the power supply voltage from the power supply means is supplied to both the main control means and the sub control means. And a means for not supplying the game machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising display means for displaying an effect display mode as at least a part of the effect.

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