JP6135716B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

From the past, in the gaming machine provided with a display device, utilizing the display to the display device, it is carried out to provide interest for games to the player. For example, the variable display pattern (variable display mode) is changed in accordance with the winning of the internal lottery or the winning type at the time of winning .

Here, in a conventional gaming machine that has existed conventionally, a winning condition (entrance ball) of a game ball to a start port (entrance port) is satisfied as a start condition. As described above, in many cases, one gaming machine is provided with one starting port related to the establishment of the starting condition .

In recent years, in order to improve the interest in the game, such starting opening s (e.g., two) disposed gaming machines are manufactured.

JP 2003-71030 A

Here, suitable control is desired in a gaming machine having a plurality of start ports.

The present invention has been made to solve the above illustrated problem or the like, and aims to provide a viable gaming machine suitable control.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 has a prize information acquisition means for acquiring prize information upon the establishment of the start condition, and a lottery based on the prize information acquired by the prize information acquisition means. and line cormorant extract player stage, displays and display means for displaying the symbols, the variable display of the symbols on the display means the establishment of the starting condition triggered, before Ki抽 players stage when the variation display is completed predetermined display control means for displaying the lottery result on the display means as a stop display of the symbol, stopping the display of the symbols displayed on the display means by the display control means, the lottery result by the previous Ki抽 players stage by If it is an indication that a result in this section of the specification and a special game state creation means for creating a favorable special game state to the player than the normal state, Yu technique medium can pass Provided several position location, the game medium and detecting means for detecting the passage of the game medium to the position as established in the starting condition, by the detecting means provided at any position of said plurality of positions When the start condition is established when the passage of the vehicle is detected, a corresponding control means for performing control according to the detection means that detects the establishment of the start condition, and the display of the variation display on the display means by the display control means. During the display or during the special game state, the passage of the game medium is detected by one specific detection means composed of one or a set of detection means provided in the plurality of positions. A first winning information storage unit capable of storing a plurality of winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means so that the winning order detected by the specific detecting means can be identified when the starting condition is satisfied. And during the display of the variable display on the display means by the display control means or during the special game state, the detection means different from the specific detection means among the detection means provided at the plurality of positions. Storage means capable of storing one piece of winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means when the passage of a game medium is detected and the start condition is satisfied, and for one or one set of the detecting means the second prize information storage means provided one after the stop display of the previous SL the symbol by the display control means is displayed on said display means, the variable display of the symbols in the following by the display control means Te When displaying on the display means, the number of the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means when the winning information is stored in the second winning information storage means, or a value corresponding to the number. The number or value obtained by subtracting a predetermined number each time the variable display of the symbol displayed on the display means is executed by the display control means after the winning information is stored in the second winning information storage means is zero. If there is, the winning information stored in the second winning information storage means is acquired. Otherwise, the detection order of establishment of the start condition is determined among the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means. and a holding winning information obtaining means for obtaining winning information is forefront, when the winning information is acquired by the holding winning information obtaining means, before Ki抽 player stage is obtained by the holding winning information obtaining means In response to the detection means that triggered the acquisition of the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means by the winning control information acquisition means. It performs control.

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the display means is arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize the gaming machine.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information when the start condition is satisfied, lottery means for performing lottery based on winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means, Display means for displaying, and when the start condition is satisfied, the display means displays the variation display of the symbol, and when the variation display ends, the lottery result by the lottery means is displayed as the symbol stop display. When the display control means to be displayed on the display means and the stop display of the symbol displayed on the display means by the display control means indicate that the lottery result by the lottery means is a predetermined result Provided with special game state creation means for creating a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, provided at a plurality of positions through which game media can pass. Detecting the passage of the game medium to the establishment of the start condition and the detection means provided at any one of the plurality of positions to detect the passage of the game medium When the condition is satisfied, a corresponding control unit that performs control according to the detection unit that detects the start condition is satisfied, and the display control unit is displaying the variable display on the display unit or in the special gaming state In addition, when the passage of the game medium is detected by one specific detection means constituted by one or a set of detection means of the detection means provided at the plurality of positions and the start condition is satisfied. A first prize information storage means capable of storing a plurality of prize winning information obtained by the prize winning information obtaining means so that a winning order detected by the specific detecting means can be identified; and a display control means. During the display of the variable display on the display means or during the special gaming state, the passage of the game medium is detected by a detection means different from the specific detection means among the detection means provided at the plurality of positions. Storage means capable of storing one piece of winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means when the start condition is satisfied, one storage means being provided for one or one set of the detecting means. When the display control means displays the symbol stop display on the display means after the second winning information storage means and the display control means, the display control means displays the symbol variation display on the display means next time. From the number of the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means when the winning information is stored in the second winning information storage means or a value corresponding to the number, the second winning information storage If the number or value obtained by subtracting a predetermined number each time the symbol change display displayed on the display means is executed by the display control means after the winning information is stored in the memory means is zero, the second prize is received. The winning information stored in the information storage means is acquired, and other than that, the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means that has the first detection order for establishment of the start condition is acquired. And when the winning prize information is acquired by the pending winning information acquisition means, the lottery means performs a lottery based on the winning information acquired by the pending winning information acquisition means. The correspondence control means performs control according to the detection means that triggered the acquisition of the winning information acquired by the pending winning information acquisition means by the winning information acquisition means. You can run the control.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is 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 schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line setting when the display screen is horizontally scrolled, and (b) is an actual screen and effective line setting when the display screen is vertically scrolled. It is the schematic diagram which showed. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation | variation process performed in the main process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st fluctuation start request process performed in the symbol fluctuation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd fluctuation start request process performed in the symbol fluctuation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 3rd variation start request process performed in the symbol variation process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the change start process performed in the symbol change process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the 2nd start winning process performed in the timer interruption process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a NMI interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the starting process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by MPU in a payout control apparatus. It is a schematic diagram which shows the modification of the variable display displayed on a 3rd symbol display apparatus. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the winning ball storage area of another example.

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

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

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, 640 and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is performed when the ball flows down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the periphery (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it 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. In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 (see FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 includes a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a large number of ball nails, windmills and rails 61 and 62, a general winning opening 63, The entrance A 64, the first entrance B 640, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled, and the peripheral edge thereof is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12. The general winning port 63, the first winning port A64, the first winning port B640, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, 13 is fixed from the front side 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 13 through the window portion 14 c of the front frame 14. Below, the structure of the game board 13 is demonstrated.

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

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

  Two first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are disposed in the upper right portion of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right portion of FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37A is provided with a plurality of LEDs 37Aa which are light emitting means and a 7-segment display 37Ab. Similarly, the other first symbol display device 37B is provided with a plurality of LEDs 37Ba and a 7-segment display 37Bb which are light emitting means.

The first symbol display devices 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B display according to each control performed by the main control device 110, and mainly display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. Multiple LEDs
37Aa and 37Ba both indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a probable change, in a short time, or in a normal state by a lighting state, indicate whether it is changing or not by a lighting state, Whether the corresponding symbol, the symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot or the off symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or the number of reserved balls is indicated by a lighting state. Each of the 7-segment display devices 37Ab and 37Bb displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. In addition, LED37Aa and 37Ba are comprised so that the light emission color (for example, red, green, blue) of each LED may differ, and suggest various game states of the pachinko machine 10 with few LEDs by the combination of the light emission color. Can do.

  In addition, the above-mentioned pachinko machine 10 being probable is a game state in which the jackpot probability is increased and it is easy to shift to the special game state. Further, during the probability change in the present embodiment, the game is in a state where the probability of hitting the second symbol is increased and the ball easily enters the first entrance B640 (see FIG. 3). In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is short-running, the game is in a state where it is easy for a ball to easily enter the first entrance B 640 by increasing the hit probability of the second symbol while maintaining the jackpot probability as it is. In addition, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state, it is a game state in which neither the probability change nor the time is short (the state where neither the big hit probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased). In addition, according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10, the time when the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entrance B640 is opened or the number of times the electric accessory is released per change is changed. It is good as a thing.

  In the present embodiment, these first symbol display devices 37A and 37B have the ball entered the first entrance A64 (see FIG. 3) or the first entrance B640 (see FIG. 3). It is configured so that it can be used properly according to whether or not it is done. Specifically, when the ball wins the first entrance A64, the first symbol display device 37A operates, while when the ball wins the first entrance B640, The first symbol display device 37B is configured to operate.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display unit 80 is composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) that displays the third symbol in a variable manner with a winning at the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 as a trigger. A second symbol display device 82 composed of a third symbol display device 81 and a light emitting diode (hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) that displays the second symbol variably with the passage of the ball of the second entrance 67 as a trigger. And are provided.

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

  In addition, the ball enters the first ball until the stop symbol (any one of the probable big hit symbol, the normal big hit symbol, or the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B. When entering the entrance A64, the number of entrances is held up to 4 times with respect to the first entrance A64, and the number of holds is indicated by the first symbol display device 37A and the number of lighting of the holding lamp 85 is reached. Also shown in Four holding lamps 85 corresponding to the maximum number of holdings are provided, and are arranged above the third symbol display device 81.

  In the present embodiment, the ball enters the first entrance before the stop symbol (any one of the probable jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, or the off symbol) is displayed on the first symbol display device 37B. Even when the ball enters B640, the number of times the ball is entered is not held. On the other hand, in the situation where the number of suspensions for the first entrance A64 is 1 or more and 4 or less, the first symbol display device 37A can stop the symbol (any one of the probable jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, or the out symbol). When the ball enters the first entrance B640 before the) is displayed, it is configured to be able to wait for a period until the number of holding times for the first entrance A64 is consumed. Has been.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured that the winning at the first entrance A64 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, but this maximum holding number is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the hold lamp 85 is deleted, and the number of times the variable display is held based on the winning at the first entrance A64 is held numerically on a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is held. You may make it display in a different aspect (for example, a color and a lighting pattern) by the frequency | count. In addition, since the number of holding times is indicated by the first symbol display device 37A, the lighting display may not be performed by the holding lamp 85.

  The second symbol display device 82 has a second symbol display unit 83, and each time a ball passes through the second entrance 67, the display unit 83 displays “○” as a display symbol (second symbol). When the symbol and the symbol “x” are alternately lit and the variation display is performed, and the variation display is stopped at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, the symbol “◯”), the first entrance B640 Is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The second symbol variation display is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the display unit 83 as in the present embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37B and the third symbol display device. A part of 81 may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the number of passages of the second entrance 67 of the sphere is not suspended, but the number of passages of the second entrance 67 of the sphere can be retained a predetermined number (for example, a maximum of 4 times). You may comprise as follows. In the case where the number of passages of the second entrance 67 of the sphere can be held for a predetermined number of times, the number of times of holding is displayed by the first symbol display device 37B described above, and the second symbol display device 82 has 4 One holding lamp (not shown) may be lit and displayed. Alternatively, the number of suspensions for the passage of the second entrance 67 may be performed by a part of the third symbol display device 81 instead of turning on the retention lamp provided in the second symbol display device 82. Further, the maximum number of suspensions of passage through the second entrance 67 is not limited to 4 times, and may be set to 3 times or less, or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). In addition, the number of times of holding is indicated by the first symbol display device 37B, and instead, the lighting display by the holding lamp may not be performed.

  Below the variable display unit 80, a first entrance A64 through which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance A64, a first entrance switch A (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch A is turned on. Then, the main controller 110 performs a lottery lottery, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37Aa of the first symbol display device 37A.

  A first entrance B640 through which a sphere can enter is disposed below the first entrance A64. When a ball enters the first entrance B640, a first entrance switch B (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch B is turned on. Then, the main controller 110 performs a lottery lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37Ba of the first symbol display device 37B.

  Each of the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 is also one of the entrances through which 5 balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance A64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance B640 are calculated. Although configured in the same way, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance A64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance B640 are different, For example, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance A64 is three, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance B640 is five. May be.

  A variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first ball opening B640, and a horizontally long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery in the main controller 110 is a big hit, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has passed, the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 that triggered the lottery is displayed. The corresponding LED 37Aa of the first symbol display device 37A or the LED 37Ba of the first symbol display device 37B is turned on so as to be a jackpot stop symbol, and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The occurrence of a jackpot is indicated. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  The specific winning opening 65a is closed when a predetermined time elapses, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Is done.

  Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate covering the specific winning opening 65a and a large opening opening solenoid (solenoid 209 (FIG. 4)). The special winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When a large opening that is opened and closed separately from the specific winning port 65a is provided in the game area, and the LED 37Aa of the first symbol display device 37A or the LED 37Ba of the first symbol display device 37B is lit in a manner corresponding to the big hit, the specific winning a prize The opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and when the specific winning opening 65a is opened, a large opening provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is triggered for a predetermined period of time when the ball wins the specific winning opening 65a. A gaming state that is released a number of times may be formed as a special gaming state.

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

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66 and a second entrance (through gate) 67. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 640, 65a 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. 4). ing. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

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

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

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

  Here, the RAM 203 includes a winning ball storage area 203a, a special figure A holding ball counter 203b, a special figure B waiting number counter 203c, a special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203d, and a special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e. I have.

  In the winning ball storage area 203a, the first winning random number counter C1 (see FIG. 5), the first paying ball storage area 203a, in accordance with the winning timing when winning is made to the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. This is an area for storing each value of the hit type counter C2 (see FIG. 5) and the stop pattern selection counter C3 (see FIG. 5). A specific configuration of the winning ball storage area 203a will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The special figure A reserved ball counter 203b is a counter that counts the number of balls in which the winning of a ball to the first entrance A64 is held, that is, the number of held balls in the first symbol display device 37A. The special figure B waiting time counter 203c is a counter that counts the number of times of waiting for the variable display to be executed by the first symbol display device 37B based on the winning of the ball at the first entrance B640. These counters 203b and 203c are all initialized to “0” when the power is turned on.

  The special figure B fluctuation waiting flag 203d is a flag indicating whether or not the fluctuation display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B is waiting in accordance with the winning of the ball at the first entrance B640. A flag indicating ON in a period until a variable display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B associated with the winning is started after a ball wins in one entrance B640, and OFF in other periods. is there. This special figure B fluctuation waiting flag 203d is turned on when a winning of a ball to the first entrance B640 is detected in a state where the fluctuation display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B is not on standby. It is turned off at the timing when the variable display to be displayed on the one symbol display device 37B is started.

  The special figure A variation start request flag 203e is a flag indicating whether or not to request a variation display of the first symbol display device 37A accompanying the winning of a ball at the first entrance A64, and a first variation start described later. In the request process (see FIG. 10), the counter value is turned on when the counter value is acquired from the execution area in the winning ball storage area A203a1 (see FIG. 5), and turned off at the timing when the variable display is started in the first symbol display device 37A. The Note that both of these flags 203d and 203e are initialized to OFF when the power is turned on.

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

  When the power is shut 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. 8), and restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process when the power is turned on (see FIG. 7). Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 17) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, an audio lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37A, a first symbol display device 37B, a second symbol display device 82, a switch group and a sensor group (not shown), and the like. A solenoid 209 made up of various switches 206, a large opening solenoid for opening and closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the specific winning opening 65a as an axis, and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected.

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

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 17) is immediately executed as a power failure process.

  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, it corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 on the condition that the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the firing stop switch for stopping the firing is not operated. Then, the launch solenoid is excited, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, and outputs and displays on and off in a lamp display device (such as the illumination units 29 to 33, the display lamp 34, and the hold lamp 85). It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the control device 114. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

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

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

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

  The effect permission flag 233a is a flag that is turned on when an effect permission command transmitted after the initial setting process of the main control device 110 is received via the sound lamp control device 113, and is turned off when the power is cut off. The variation start flag 233b is turned on when a command corresponding to the variation pattern command output from the main control device 110 is received from the sound lamp control device 113, and is turned off when variation display is started in the third symbol display device 81. Flag to be

  The character ROM 235 includes a character information memory 235a in which character information such as symbols (background symbols and decorative symbols) displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is stored. As the character information stored in the character information memory 235a, the character design of the third design, the background design, the notice character design, etc. which are displayed in a variable manner are stored.

  The character information as described above is stored in the character information memory 235a as compressed data in order to reduce the amount of data to be stored. In the present embodiment, the character information is composed of about 1024 Mbytes, and the character information of about 1024 Mbytes is compressed to about 768 Mbytes and stored in the character information memory 235a. When the character information stored as compressed data in the character information memory 235a is read out, it is decompressed and then written into the character information storage area 234b.

  The video RAM 234 includes a display storage area 234a in which effect data corresponding to display contents (effect display pattern of variation display, effect contents at the reach effect, etc.) displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and a character ROM 235. A character information storage area 234b for storing data obtained by decompressing the compressed character information stored in the character information memory 235a.

  The display storage area 234a is a memory for storing effect data displayed on the third symbol display device 81. By rewriting the contents of the display storage region 234a, the display of the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. The contents are changed. In the character information storage area 234b, character data as materials such as background symbols and decorative patterns is stored, and necessary data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is read from the character information storage area 234b. The data is written in the display storage area 234a.

  The character information is stored in the character information storage area 234b of the video RAM 234 because the processing speed of the RAM is generally higher than that of the ROM, and the character information is directly stored in the display storage area from the character ROM 235. This is because when writing directly to 234a, if the amount of data to be read is large, it takes time to read and smooth display cannot be performed or clear display cannot be performed. Furthermore, this is because it is easy to process display data in the RAM (for example, change the size of the decorative design or change the color of the background design).

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

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And a 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. By 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. 17).

  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 is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 clear the respective backup data and the payout control device 111 for clearing the backup data. A payout initialization command is transmitted to the payout control device 111.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the winning ball storage area 203a, the counter, etc. provided in the RAM 203 of the main controller 110 will be described. These winning ball storage areas 203a, counters, and the like are used for the main controller 110 to perform jackpot lottery, display settings of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B, lottery of display results of the second symbol display device 82, and the like. Used in the MPU 201.

  The jackpot lottery and display settings of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B include a first hit random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery, a first hit type symbol counter C2 used for the jackpot symbol selection, and a stop pattern. The selection counter C3, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1, and the variation type counters CS1, CS2, CS3 used for variation pattern selection are used. The second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 82, and the second initial random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter that adds 1 to the previous value every time it is updated and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value.

  Each counter is updated at an interval of 4 ms, which is an execution interval of the main process (see FIG. 8), or at an interval of 2 ms, an execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 17), and the updated value is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 203. Stored in the counter buffer.

  The RAM 203 is provided with a winning ball storage area 203a as described above. As shown in FIG. 5, the winning ball storage area 203a is composed of a winning ball storage area A 203a1 and a winning ball storage area B 203a2.

  Here, the winning ball storage area A203a1 has values of the first random number counter C1, the first winning type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 when a ball is awarded to the first entrance A64. , Each of which is composed of five areas including one execution area and four reservation areas (holding first to fourth areas).

  On the other hand, in the winning ball storage area B203a2, the value of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 when the ball is won at the first entrance B640. Each of which is stored in one execution area.

  In each area of these winning ball storage areas 203a (203a1, 203a2), the first per-random number counter C1 and the first random number counter C1, the first winning ball storage area 203a (203a1, 203a2) is synchronized with the winning timing of the ball to the first ball inlet A64 or the first ball inlet B640. Each value of the hit type counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 is stored.

  Next, each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is configured so that, for example, 1 is added in order within a range of 0 to 738, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 738), it returns to 0. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first per-random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 738), and each time the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14) is executed. It is updated once and updated repeatedly within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8). The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated, for example, periodically (in this embodiment, once for each timer interrupt process), and the ball has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. It is stored in the corresponding winning ball storage area 203a (203a1, 203a2) in the RAM 203 at the timing. The number of random number values that are jackpots is set at low probability and high probability, and the number of random numbers that are jackpots at low probability is 2, and the value is “373, 727” There are 14 random numbers that are big hits at high probability, and the values are "59, 109, 163, 211, 263, 317, 367, 421, 479, 523, 631, 683, 733".

  The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B at the time of the big win, and in this embodiment, one is added in order within the range of 0 to 4, and the maximum After reaching the value (that is, 4), it returns to 0. The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interruption process in this embodiment), and the ball wins the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. It is stored in the corresponding winning ball storage area 203a (203a1, 203a2) in the RAM 203 at the timing. In addition, the value of the random number that becomes a high probability state after the jackpot is “1, 2, 3”, the value of the random number that becomes the low probability state after the jackpot is “0, 4”, and two types of hits are determined. The Therefore, the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B is one type corresponding to the deviation from the display mode corresponding to the two types of jackpots of the high probability state and the low probability state. Any one of the three display modes in total with the display mode is selected. The high probability state refers to a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, a so-called probability fluctuation (probability change). Further, the normal state (low probability state) refers to a time when the probability of hitting is not probable, and refers to a state where the probability of jackpot is normal, that is, a state where the probability of jackpot is lower than that during probability change.

  The stop pattern selection counter C3 is, for example, incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 238, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the stop pattern selection counter C3 selects the effect pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81, and after reaching, the final stop symbol is shifted by one before and after the reach symbol. “Stop before and after detachment reach” (for example, a range of 0 to 8), and “Leach other than detachment before and after detachment” (for example, a range of 9 to 38) where the final stop symbol stops other than before and after the reach design after reach has occurred The three stop (effect) patterns are selected as “completely out” (for example, a range of 39 to 238) that does not cause reach. The value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is updated, for example, periodically (once every timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the timing at which the ball wins the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 Are stored in the corresponding winning ball storage area 203a (203a1, 203a2) in the RAM 203.

  Note that a table (not shown) referred to for selecting a stop pattern from the value (random number value) of the stop pattern selection counter C3 is provided in the MPU 201. The stop pattern is the table and the stop pattern selection counter. It is selected based on the value of C3. Note that such a table is provided with a plurality of tables so that the range of values of the stop pattern selection counter C3 that can take one stop pattern is different. This depends on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high-probability state or a low-probability state, in which reservation area of the winning ball storage area A203a1 each random number value is stored (ie, the number of reservations). This is because the selection ratio of each stop pattern is changed.

  For example, in a high probability state, a table with a wide random value range of 10 to 238 corresponding to the stop pattern of “completely out” is selected so that a jackpot is likely to occur and a reach effect is not selected more than necessary. It becomes easy to select “completely off”. In this table, “front / rear out of reach” is narrowed to 0-5, and “reach other than front / rear out of reach” is also narrowed to 6-9, making it difficult to select “rear out of front / rear out of reach” or “reach out of front / rear out of reach”. Further, if each random value is not stored in the winning ball storage area 203a in a low probability state, a stop pattern of “completely missed” is supported in order to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance B640. A table with a narrow random value range of 51 to 238 is selected, and “completely out” is difficult to select. In this table, the range of random numbers corresponding to the stop pattern of “reach other than front / rear deviation” is as wide as 9 to 50, and “reach other than front / rear deviation” is easily selected. Therefore, in the low probability state, it is possible to secure the time for entering the ball into the first entrance B640, so that the variable display by the third symbol display device 81 is easily performed continuously. This table is not only based on whether the table is in a high probability state or a low probability state, and the number of reserves, but also whether the ball has won the first entrance A64 or the ball has entered the first entrance B640. It may be configured differently depending on whether a prize has been won.

  Of the two variation type counters CS1 and CS2, one variation type counter CS1 is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 198, for example, and reaches a maximum value (that is, 198) and then returns to 0. The other variation type counter CS2 is, for example, incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 240, for example, and reaches the maximum value (that is, 240) and then returns to 0. In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as “first variation type counter”, and CS2 is also referred to as “second variation type counter”.

  A rough display mode (type of display mode) such as so-called normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. is determined by the first variation type counter CS1. Specifically, the display mode is determined by determining the variation time of the symbol variation. In addition, the second variation type counter CS2 determines the variation time (in other words, the symbol (medium symbol) of the middle symbol row Z2 or the middle symbol row Z2 ′ in this embodiment) after the reach has occurred until it stops. The number of variable symbols) is determined. Then, based on the variation time determined by the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, the display control device 114 determines the reach type of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the detailed symbol variation mode.

  Therefore, a variety of variation patterns can be easily realized by combining these variation type counters CS1 and CS2. The values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once every time a main process (see FIG. 8) described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the main process. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation mode is determined by the combination of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2. However, the symbol variation mode is determined only by the first variation type counter CS1, or the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol are determined. It is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode in the same way.

  Here, a table (not shown) in which the value of the variation type counter CS1 (random number value) is associated with the type of display mode is provided in the MPU 201, and the type of display mode (from the value of the variation type counter CS1 ( When selecting a rough display mode, such a table is referred to. In the present embodiment, the range of the value of the variation type counter CS1 that can take the type of one display mode is different depending on whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. There are two types of tables, and the selection ratios of the types of display modes are different depending on whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. Yes.

  Similarly, the ROM 202 is provided with a table (not shown) for selecting the fluctuation time (number of fluctuation symbols) from the value of the fluctuation type counter CS2 (random number value) until the final stop symbol stops. This table also has a variation type that can take one variation time (variation time until the final stop symbol stops) depending on whether the first entry A64 is won or the first entry B640 is won. Two types are provided so that the range of the value of the counter CS2 is different.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a wide variety of variation patterns are selected depending on whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. Has been. As a result, each variation pattern of the 3rd symbol displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 appears in various ways depending on whether the winning is at the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. Will be. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to give a different impression to the player depending on whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. Can provide a high level of interest to the elderly.

  For example, the value of the variation type counter CS3 is sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 162, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 162). In the following description, CS3 is also referred to as a “third variation type counter”. The 3rd symbol display device 81 of this Embodiment performs the decorative production according to the display mode of 1st symbol display device 37A or the 1st symbol display device 37B, and it fluctuates besides the fluctuation | variation of a symbol. For example, a notice effect such as sliding a symbol or passing a notice character for notifying the occurrence of a reach effect is performed. The effect pattern of the notice effect is selected by the variation type counter CS3. Specifically, the time required for the notice effect is added to the variable time, or on the contrary, the variable time is subtracted to shorten the variable display time, or an effect pattern that does not add or subtract the variable time is selected. . As in the case of the stop pattern selection counter C3 described above, the variation type counter CS3 also has a plurality of stop patterns selected with respect to the value (random number value) of the variation type counter CS3. The table is provided. That is, the selection of each effect pattern depends on whether the current state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high probability state or a low probability state, and in which area of the winning ball storage area 203a each random number value is stored. Tables with different ratios are provided. It should be noted that this table, as well as the table corresponding to the stop pattern selection counter C3, is not only in accordance with whether it is in a high probability state or a low probability state, and the number of reserves, but also to the first entrance A64. It may be configured differently depending on whether the ball has won or the ball has won the first entrance B640.

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

  The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter that is incremented one by one within a range of 0 to 250, for example, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). In this embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, every timer interrupt process, and the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67 on either the left or right side. Obtained when detected. The number of random number values to be won is 149, and the range is “5 to 153”. The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second per-random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 250), and is once per timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14). In addition to being updated, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 8).

  Next, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line setting when the display screen is horizontally scrolled. FIG. 6B is a schematic diagram showing an actual screen and effective line setting when the display screen is scrolled vertically.

  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.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the lottery result by the main controller 110 is a big win, a variable display in which the same main symbols are arranged is performed, and a big hit occurs after the variable display is finished. It is configured to When shifting to the high probability state (probability variation state) after the big hit, the variable display in which the main symbols corresponding to the odd numbers (corresponding to “high probability symbols”) are arranged is performed. On the other hand, when shifting to the low probability state after the jackpot, the variable display is performed in which main symbols corresponding to even numbers (corresponding to “low probability symbols”) are aligned.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 indicates that the ball has won the first entrance A64 or the ball has entered the first entrance B640. It is configured differently depending on how it is done.

  Specifically, in the case of the variable display resulting from the winning of the ball to the first entrance A64, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main symbol and the sub symbol are periodic for each symbol row. Is displayed so as to scroll from right to left (arrow X direction). As shown in FIG. 6A, at the time of such horizontal scrolling, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, and Z3 of upper, middle, and lower are displayed for each symbol row. In this case, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row appear in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol row Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. ing.

  On the other hand, in the case of the variable display resulting from the winning of the ball to the first entrance B640, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the main symbol and the sub-symbol are periodically raised for each symbol row. The display is variably displayed so as to scroll (vertically scroll) downward (in the arrow Y direction). As shown in FIG. 6B, at the time of such vertical scrolling, three symbol rows Z1 ', Z2', and Z3 'are displayed for each symbol row. In this case, in the left symbol row Z1 ′, the numbers corresponding to the main symbol row are arranged so as to appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 ′ and the right symbol row Z1 ′, the numbers of the main symbol appear in ascending order. Is arranged.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 has a left, middle, and right for each symbol row (Z1 to Z3 or Z1 ′ to Z3 ′), respectively. The third symbol is displayed on the right or the top, middle, and bottom three levels. Accordingly, the third symbol display device 81 displays a total of nine third symbols of 3 rows × 3 columns.

  Here, five valid lines are set on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 in both cases of vertical scrolling and horizontal scrolling. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, at the time of horizontal scrolling, five lines of the left line L1, the middle line L2, the right line L3, the right rising line L4, and the left rising line L5 are set as effective lines. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, at the time of vertical scrolling, five lines of an upper line L1 ′, a middle line L2 ′, a lower line L3 ′, a right rising line L4 ′, and a left rising line L5 ′ are effective lines. Is set.

  In each game, when the variable display that scrolls vertically or horizontally is stopped, if a combination of jackpot symbols is combined on one of the effective lines (in this embodiment, the same main symbol combination), the jackpot video will be a jackpot Is displayed. In the case of horizontal scrolling (FIG. 6A), the variable display stops in the order of the upper symbol row Z1, the lower symbol row Z3, and the middle symbol row Z2, and in the case of vertical scrolling (FIG. 6B). The variable display stops in the order of left symbol row Z1 ′ → right symbol row Z3 ′ → middle symbol row Z2 ′.

  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 ms). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process activated by the input of the power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are described first, and then the startup process The main process will be described.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, for example, every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, first, a process for reading various winning switches is executed (S501). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main controller 110 is read, and the state of the switch is determined and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored.

  Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S502). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is incremented by 1 and cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value (738 in the present embodiment). Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI 1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, 1 is added to the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (250 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is updated. The value is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

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

  Thereafter, a first start winning process (see FIG. 15) associated with winning in the first winning slot A64 is executed (S504), and a second starting winning process associated with winning in the first winning slot B640 (see FIG. 16). (S505), the firing control process is executed (S506), and the timer interrupt process is terminated. Note that the launch control process detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 with a touch sensor and turns on / off the launch of the ball on the condition that the launch stop switch for stopping the launch is not operated. This is a process for determining OFF. The main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere when the launch of the sphere is on.

  Here, the first start winning process (S504) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the first start winning process (S504) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the first start winning process (S504), first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won (start winning) in the first entrance A64 (S1601). As a result of checking in the processing of S1601, if there is no winning at the first entrance A64 (S1601: No), the first start winning processing (S504) is terminated without performing anything and the timer allocation is completed. Return to the loading process (see FIG. 14).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1601, if it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance A64 (S1601: Yes), the value of the special figure A holding ball counter 203b, that is, the first symbol. It is determined whether or not the number of operation suspension balls NA of the display device 37A is less than a predetermined upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment) (S1602).

  If the value of the special figure A reservation ball counter 203b is less than 4, that is, if the number of operation hold balls NA is less than four (S1602: Yes) as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1602, 1 is added to the special figure A reservation ball counter 203b. (S1603) Further, the values of the first random number counter C1, the first type counter C2 and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated by the processing of S503 in the timer interruption processing (see FIG. 14) are awarded to the RAM 203. The ball is stored in the first free area of the ball storage area A203a1 (S1604), the first start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  On the other hand, when the value of the special figure A reserved ball counter 203b is 4 as a result of the confirmation in the process of S1602, that is, when the number of the active reserved balls NA has already reached the upper limit (S1602: No) , S1603 to S1604 are skipped, the first start winning process (S504) is terminated, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  Next, the second start winning process (S505) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the second start winning process (S505) executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the second start winning process (S505), first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won (start winning) in the first entrance B640 (S1621). As a result of checking in the processing of S1621, if there is no winning at the first entrance B640 (S1621: No), the second start winning processing (S505) is terminated without performing anything and the timer allocation is completed. Return to the process (see FIG. 14).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the ball has won the first entrance B640 as a result of the confirmation in S1621, the special figure B fluctuation waiting flag 203d is confirmed to be on. (S1622).

  As a result of the confirmation in S1622, the special figure B variation standby flag 203d is turned on, that is, the variation display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B is on standby even though the ball has won the first entrance B640. If it is in the middle state (S1622: Yes), the second start winning process (S505) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1622, if the special figure B fluctuation waiting flag 203d is off, that is, if the fluctuation display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B is not on standby (S1622: No), In the timer interruption process (see FIG. 14), the values of the first per-random number counter C1, the first per-type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 updated by the process of S503 are used as the winning ball storage area B 203a2 (winning ball) of the RAM 203. It is stored in the execution area of the storage area B 203a2 (S1623).

  After the processing of S 1623, the special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203 d is turned on (S 1624), the special figure B standby number counter 203 c is set to the value of the special figure A holding ball counter 203 b, and the number of standby times, that is, the first entrance B 640. Is set as the number of times to wait for the variable display to be executed by the first symbol display device 37B based on the winning of the ball to the ball (S1625), the second start winning process (S505) is terminated, and the timer interruption process ( Return to FIG.

  Therefore, according to the second start winning process (S505), when a winning to the first entrance B640 is detected in a state where the variable display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B is not on standby, If there is an operation holding ball of the first symbol display device 37A that has already been held before that, the number of the operation holding balls waiting for the variable display to be executed by the first symbol display device 37B Is set in the special figure B waiting time counter 203c. Although details will be described later, the variable display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B in accordance with the winning of the ball at the first entrance B640 is zero in the special figure B waiting number counter 203c, that is, the number of waiting times. Executed when is zero.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing. The NMI interruption process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control being executed and starts the NMI interrupt process, stores the power-off occurrence information in the RAM 203 as a setting of the power-off occurrence information (S701), and ends the NMI interrupt process. To do.

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

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

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S104). If it is turned on (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 122 is not turned on (S104: No), it is further determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S105), and if not stored (S105: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power shutdown has not been completed normally, the process proceeds to S110 also in this case.

  If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S105: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S106). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S107: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is shut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process proceeds to S110 even in such a case. Note that the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203, as will be described later in the processing of S213 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 process of S111, a payout initialization command is transmitted in order to initialize the payout control device 111 as a sub-side control device (peripheral control device) (S111). 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 (S112, S113) of RAM 203.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, at the start of business in the hall, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 123. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 123 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S112, S113) is executed. Similarly, initialization processing (S112, S113) of the RAM 203 is executed even when the information on occurrence of power interruption is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like). . In the RAM initialization process (S112, S113), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S112), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S113). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to S110.

  On the other hand, if the RAM erasure switch 123 is not turned on (S104: No), the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored (S105: Yes), and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal ( S107: Yes), the information on the occurrence of power interruption is cleared while the backed up data is held in the RAM 203 (S108). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the sub-side control device (peripheral control device) to the gaming state at the time of driving power interruption is transmitted (S109), and the process proceeds to S110. When the payout control device 111 receives this payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213. In the process of S110, the interruption is permitted and the process proceeds to a main process described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the main process executed after the above-described startup process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the MPU 201 in the main controller 110. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S201 to S206 is executed as a periodic process with a period of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S209 and S210 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the main process, first, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device (peripheral control device) on the sub-side (S201). Specifically, the presence / absence of winning detection information detected in the switch reading process of S501 is determined, and if there is winning detection information, a winning ball command corresponding to the number of acquired balls is transmitted to the payout control device 111. In addition, by this external output process, a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, an effect time addition command, etc. necessary for the third symbol variation display by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the sound lamp control device 113. Further, when launching a sphere, a sphere launch signal is transmitted to the launch controller 112.

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

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

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

  Next, a display control process of the second symbol (for example, the symbol “◯” or “x”) by the second symbol display device 82 is executed (S206). Briefly, on the condition that the ball has passed through the second entrance (through gate) 67, the value of the second random number counter C4 is acquired at the timing of the passage, and the second symbol display device 82 is obtained. In the display unit 83, the second symbol variation display is performed. Then, the lottery of the second symbol is carried out based on the value of the second random number counter C4, and when the winning state of the second symbol is reached, the electric accessory attached to the first entrance B640 is released for a predetermined time.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the information on occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 203 (S207). SG1 is not output and the power supply is not shut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the previous main process (S208). If the predetermined time has already passed (S208: Yes), the process proceeds to S201, and the processes after S201 described above are repeatedly executed.

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

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

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

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

  In the process of S207, if the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S207: Yes), the power failure is caused by the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 17 has been executed, the power-off process after S211 is executed. First, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S211), and a power-off notification command indicating that the power has been cut off is sent to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113). It transmits to (S212). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored (S213), access to the RAM 203 is prohibited (S214), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the stack area and work area to be backed up in the RAM 203.

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

  Next, the variation process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the variation process (S204) executed in the main process (see FIG. 8). In this variation process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is currently being made (S301). The jackpot includes the jackpot game displayed on the third symbol display device 81 and the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B at the jackpot and the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game ends. As a result of the determination, if it is a big hit (S301: Yes), this processing is terminated as it is.

  If it is not a big hit (S301: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is changing (S302), and the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37A or If the display mode of the one symbol display device 37B is not changing (S302: No), is the value of the special symbol A reserved ball counter 203b, that is, whether the number of the operation reserved balls NA of the first symbol display device 37A is greater than zero? It is determined whether or not (S303).

  As a result of the confirmation in the process of S303, if the number of suspended balls NA> 0 (S303: Yes), the state of the winning ball storage area A203a1 is updated, and each value stored in the execution area is acquired to obtain the first value. First variation start request processing for preparing variation display in the symbol display device 37A is executed (S304). The first change start request process (S304) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the execution of the first variation start request process (S304), the second variation start request process for obtaining each value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 and preparing for the variation display in the first symbol display device 37B. Execute (S305). The second change start request process (S305) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S303, if the number of suspended balls NA is 0 (S303: No), it is checked whether the special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203d is on (S311), and the special figure B fluctuation If the standby flag 203d is on (S311: Yes), the winning ball storage area A203a1 is empty, but since the value is stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2, each stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 is stored. A third variation start request process (S312) is performed to obtain the value and prepare for variation display in the first symbol display device 37B. The third change start request process (S312) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After the execution of the second change start request process (S305) or the third change start request process (S312), the first change start request process (S304), the second change start request process (S305), or the third change start request Based on the value acquired in the process (S312), the variation start process of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is executed (S306), and the variation process (S204) is terminated. The variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S311, if the special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203d is off (S311: No), no value is stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1 or the winning ball storage area B203a2. This variation process (S204) is terminated.

  In the process of S302, if it is determined that the display mode of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is changing (S302: Yes), it is determined whether or not the change time has elapsed. (S307). The display time during fluctuation of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 and the addition time selected by the fluctuation type counter CS3. If the time has not passed (S307: No), the display of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is updated (S308).

  In the present embodiment, both the first symbol display device 37A and the first symbol display device 37B are, for example, currently lit until the variation time elapses after the variation starts from among the plurality of LEDs 37Aa and 37Ba. If the LED is red, the red LED is turned off and the green LED is turned on. If the green LED is turned on, the green LED is turned off and the blue LED is turned on. If the LED is turned on, a display mode is set in which the blue LED is turned off and the red LED is turned on.

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

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

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

  Next, the first variation start request process (S304) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the first change start request process (S304) executed in the change process (S204).

  In the first change start request process (S304), first, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203d is on (S1401), and if the special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203d is on (S1401: Yes). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the special figure B waiting number counter 203c> 0) (S1402).

  As a result of checking in the process of S1402, if the special figure B waiting time counter 203c is 0 (S1402: No), the first symbol display device 37B displays a variable display using the value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2. In order to execute, the first change start request process (S304) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the second change start request process (S305) shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the result of the confirmation in S1402 and the result of the confirmation in S1402 indicate that the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is 1 or more (S1402: Yes), the value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 is set. Since the variation display to be executed on the first symbol display device 37B is in a standby state, the variation display on the first symbol display device 37A is executed using the value stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1. The process proceeds to S1403.

  Further, as a result of checking in the process of S1401, if the special figure B fluctuation standby flag 203d is off (S1401: No), no value is stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2, so that the value is stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1. In order to execute the variable display on the first symbol display device 37A using the set value, the process proceeds to S1403.

  In S1403, the data stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1 is shifted (data shift process) (S1403). This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the reserved first to fourth areas of the winning ball storage area A203a1 to the execution area side, and the first hold area → the execution area, the second hold area The data in each area is shifted, such as the hold first area, the hold third area, the hold second area, the hold fourth area, and the hold third area.

  After the data shift process is performed from the process of S1403, the data of the winning ball storage area A203a1 that has become unnecessary as a result of the data shift process, that is, the data of the last reserved area farthest from the execution area is stored. Clear (S1404), and subtract the special figure A reservation ball counter 203b (that is, the number of active reservation balls NA, which is the number of balls that have been placed in the first entrance A64) (S1405). The value of the sphere counter 203b is set (S1406).

  The value of the special figure A holding ball counter 203b set as a result of the processing of S1406 is output to the sound lamp control device 113 in S201 in the next cycle in the main processing, and is executed next, the first symbol display device 37A. When the change display is started (at the start of change), the number of hold lamps 85 corresponding to the value of the special figure A hold ball counter 203b is turned on. Further, as a result of the processing of S1404, at the start of the variation of the first symbol display device 37A to be executed next, the LED 37Aa in the first symbol display device 37A is turned on according to the value of the special symbol A holding ball counter 203b. .

  After the processing of S1406, each counter value stored in the execution area of the winning ball storage area A203a1, that is, the value of the first per-random number counter C1, the value of the first per-kind counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3 The value is acquired (S1407).

  After the processing of S1407, the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is decremented by 1 (S1408), the value of the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is set (S1409), and the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is turned on (S1410). The first variation start request process (S304) is terminated.

  As a result of the processing of S1409, at the start of the variation of the first symbol display device 37A to be executed next, the LED 37Ba in the first symbol display device 37B indicates the value of the special symbol B waiting number counter 203c, that is, the first entrance port. Illuminated in accordance with the number of standby times of variable display to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37B in accordance with the winning of a ball to B640.

  According to the first change start request processing (S304) described above, when the counter value is stored in both the winning ball storage area A203a1 and the winning ball storage area B203a2, the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is 1 or more. In this case, the variable display of the first symbol display device 37B by the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 is on standby, and the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1 is changed to the first symbol display. It is preferentially acquired so as to perform the variable display in the device 37A. At that time, among the counter values stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1, the counter value acquired based on the winning with the oldest winning order in the first winning slot A64 is acquired. On the other hand, when the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is 0, the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 in the second variation start request process (S305) described below is the first symbol display. Acquired to cause the display to change in the device 37B.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning order to the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 is determined according to the value (the number of standbys) indicated by the special figure B waiting number counter 203c. While distinguishing, using the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area A 203 a 2, the first symbol display device 37 A is displayed in a variable manner, or using the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B 203 a 2, the first symbol is displayed. It can be determined whether or not to display the display device 37B.

  Next, the second variation start request process (S305) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the second change start request process (S305) executed in the change process (S204).

  In the second variation start request process (S305), first, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is on (S1421), and if the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is on (S1421: Yes) In the first change start request process (see FIG. 10) executed prior to the second change start request process (S305), the value stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1 is the first symbol display device 37A. Since the change display has already been obtained in order to execute the change display, the second change start request process (S305) is terminated without performing anything, and the process proceeds to the change start process (S306) shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the special figure A change start request flag 203e is off as a result of the confirmation in S1421, the first symbol display device 37B is used using the value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2. In step S1422, the process proceeds to step S1422.

  In S1422, each counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 (execution area of the winning ball storage area B203a2), that is, the value of the first random number counter C1, the value of the first hit type counter C2, and the stop The value of the pattern selection counter C3 is acquired (S1422).

  After the process of S1422, the special figure fluctuation standby flag 203d is turned off (S1423), the second fluctuation start request process (S305) is terminated, and the process proceeds to the fluctuation start process (S306) shown in FIG.

  Next, the third variation start request process (S312) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the third change start request process (S312) executed in the change process (S204).

  In the third variation start request process (S312), first, each counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 (execution area of the winning ball storage area B203a2), that is, the value of the first per-random number counter C1, The value of the first hit type counter C2 and the value of the stop pattern selection counter C3 are acquired (S1441), the special figure fluctuation standby flag 203d is turned off (S1442), and the third fluctuation start request processing (S312) is ended. Then, the process proceeds to the fluctuation start process (S306) shown in FIG.

  Next, the variation start process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the change start process (S306) executed in the change process (see FIG. 9). In the variation start process (S305), first, the jackpot is based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 obtained by any one of the processes of S1407 (see FIG. 10), S1422 (see FIG. 11), or S1441 (see FIG. 12). Whether or not (S401). Whether or not it is a big hit is determined based on the relationship between the value of the first random number counter C1 and the mode at that time. As described above, “373,727” is a winning value among the values 0 to 738 of the first random number counter C1 at the normal low probability, and “59,109,163, 211,263,317,367, "421,479,523,631,683,733" is the winning value.

  When it is determined that it is a big hit (S401: Yes), the value of the first hit type counter C2 acquired by any one of the processing of S1407 (see FIG. 10), S1422 (see FIG. 11), or S1441 (see FIG. 12) Is confirmed, and the display mode for the big hit is set (S402). In the process of S402, based on the value of the first hit type counter C2, whether to shift to the high probability state or shift to the low probability state after the big hit is set. When the transition state after the big hit is set, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B (the lighting state of the LED 37Aa or LED 37Ba) is set. Further, based on the transition state after the jackpot, the jackpot stop symbol stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set by the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. That is, the stop symbol in the third symbol display device 81 is set by setting the transition state after the big hit by the process of S402. Of the numerical values 0 to 4 of the first hit type counter C2, when “0, 4”, the state shifts to the low probability state, and when “1, 2, 3”, the state shifts to the high probability state. .

  Next, it is confirmed whether the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is on (S403). If the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is on (S403: Yes), the first entrance A64 is entered. Since the change display of the first symbol display device 37A accompanying the winning of the ball is requested, the first entry port among the tables (not shown) for the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 provided in the MPU 201. A table corresponding to A64 is acquired (S404).

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the process of S403, if the special figure A change start request flag 203e is off (S403: Yes), the first symbol display device 37B accompanying the winning of the ball at the first entrance B640 is displayed. Since the variable display is requested, a table corresponding to the first entrance B640 is acquired (S416).

  After the processing of S404 or S416, a variation pattern at the time of jackpot is determined based on the acquired table and the values of the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 (S405). That is, it determines the fluctuation time of rough symbol fluctuations such as normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc. based on the value of the first fluctuation type counter CS1, and finally stops after the occurrence of reach based on the value of the second fluctuation type counter CS2. The variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol (medium symbol) of the middle symbol row Z2 or the middle symbol row Z2 ′) stops is determined. The display time of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is set by the determination of the variation pattern by the process of S405, and the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol. The variation time is determined.

  The variation time can be set using only the value of the first variation type counter CS1 without using the value of the second variation type counter CS2, and can be set only by the value of the first variation type counter CS1. Whether or not to set both values of both variation type counters CS1 and CS2 may be determined as appropriate according to the value of the first variation type counter CS1 and the game conditions each time.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S401 that it is not a big hit (S401: No), the display mode at the time of disconnection is set (S412). In the process of S412, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is set to the display mode corresponding to the off symbol, and the winning ball storage area A203a1 or the winning ball storage area 203a2 is set in the execution area. Based on the stored value of the stop pattern selection counter C3, whether the effect to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is a front / rear out of reach, a reach other than out of front / rear out, or a complete out is set. . In the present embodiment, as described above, a range of values corresponding to each stop pattern of the stop pattern selection counter C3 depending on whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state and the number of operation suspension balls NA. The table is set to be different.

  Next, it is confirmed whether the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is on (S413). If the special figure A fluctuation start request flag 203e is on (S413: Yes), the first entrance A64 is entered. Since the change display of the first symbol display device 37A accompanying the winning of the ball is requested, the first entry port among the tables (not shown) for the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 provided in the MPU 201. A table corresponding to A64 is acquired (S414).

  On the other hand, if the special figure A change start request flag 203e is OFF as a result of checking in the process of S413 (S413: No), the first symbol display device 37B accompanying the winning of the ball to the first entrance B640 is displayed. Since the variable display is requested, a table corresponding to the first entrance B640 is acquired (S417).

  After the process of S414 or S417, the fluctuation pattern at the time of deviation is determined based on the acquired table and the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 (S415). That is, in the same manner as in S405 described above, based on the value of the first variation type counter CS1, the rough time of symbol variation such as normal reach, super reach and premium reach is determined, and the value of the second variation type counter CS2 is set. Based on this, the variation time (in other words, the number of variation symbols) until the final stop symbol (in the present embodiment, the symbol (medium symbol) in the middle symbol row Z2 or the middle symbol row Z2 ′) stops after the occurrence of reach is determined. The display time of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is set by the determination of the variation pattern by the process of S415, and the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol. The variation time is determined.

  Here, as described above, all of the tables (not shown) for the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 provided in the MPU 201 have won the first entrance A64 or to the first entrance B640. Two types of tables are provided so that the range of the value of the variation type counter CS1 that can take the type of one display mode is different depending on whether or not a prize has been won. Depending on whether a winning is made at the entrance B640, the selection ratio of the type of each display mode is different. Therefore, the table used when determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot by the process of S405 or determining the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss by the process of S415 is S403, S404, S416, or S413, S414, S417. As a result of the above process, a selection is made according to whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640, so each variation of the 3rd symbol displayed on the 3rd symbol display device 81 is selected. The pattern can be displayed in a wide variety of ways depending on whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640, and the first entrance (the first entry that won the player) A different impression according to the ball outlet A64 or the first entrance B640) is given, and as a result, high interest can be provided.

  When the process of S405 or the process of S415 ends, the effect time to be added to or subtracted from the variation time determined by the first and second type counters CS1 and CS2 is determined (S406). At this time, the effect time addition / subtraction is determined based on the value of the third type counter CS3 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203, and the display time of the first symbol display device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is set. In addition, the variation time of the third symbol display device 81 is set. In the present embodiment, the effect time addition / subtraction is determined according to the value of the third variation type counter CS3 when the variation display time is not changed and when the variation display time is added for one second, the variation display time is set to 2. In the case of adding seconds, four types of addition values are determined for the case of subtracting 1 second from the variable display time.

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

  Next, a variation pattern command is set according to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in S405 or S415 (S407), and a stop symbol command is set according to the stop symbol set in S402 or S412. (S408). Then, an effect time addition command is set according to the effect time addition value determined in the process of S406 (S409).

  After the processing of S409, the variation according to the value (on or off) of the special figure A variation start request flag 203e, that is, depending on whether the first entrance A64 is won or the first entrance B640 is won. A direction command is set (S410), the special figure A change start request flag 203e is turned off (S411), the change start process (S305) is terminated, and the process returns to the change process (see FIG. 9).

  The change direction command set by the process of S410 is a command that defines whether the change display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is vertical scroll or horizontal scroll. In the present embodiment, when the special figure A change start request flag 203e is on, a change direction command corresponding to horizontal scrolling is set. On the other hand, when the special figure A change start request flag 203e is OFF, a change direction command corresponding to vertical scrolling is set. Accordingly, when the winning is made to the first entrance A64, the horizontal scrolling variable display is performed on the third symbol display device 81, and when the winning is made to the first entrance B640, the vertical display is made on the third symbol display device 81. Scroll fluctuation display is performed.

  Each command set in the fluctuation start process (S305) is output to the sound lamp control device 113 in S201 in the next cycle of the main process, processed by the sound lamp control device 113, and then output to the display control device 114. As a result, the corresponding variation pattern and stop symbol are displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

  Next, payout control executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control device 111 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a start-up process of the payout control apparatus 111, and this start-up process is activated when the power is turned on. First, an initial setting process associated with power-on is executed (S801). Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and an interrupt mode is set. Then, the RAM access is permitted (S802), and an external interrupt vector is set (S803).

  After that, data backup processing is executed for the RAM 213 in the MPU 211. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information on the occurrence of power interruption is stored in the RAM 213 (S804). If not stored (S804: No), the backup data is not stored, so the process proceeds to S811. Transition. If power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 213 (S804: Yes), a RAM determination value is calculated (S805). If the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S805: No), that is, the calculated RAM determination is performed. If the value does not match the RAM determination value stored when the power is turned off, the backed up data has been destroyed. In such a case as well, the process proceeds to S811. As will be described later in the processing of S917 in FIG. 19, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at a work area address in the RAM 213. Instead of the RAM determination value, the validity of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in a predetermined area of the RAM 213 is correctly stored.

  In the RAM initialization process of S811 and S812, all areas of the RAM 213 are cleared to 0 (S811), and then the initial value of the RAM 213 is set (S812). Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is set (S804: Yes) and the RAM judgment value (checksum value etc.) is normal (S806: Yes), the data backed up in the RAM 213 is retained. In addition to clearing the information on the occurrence of power interruption (S807), the payout permission flag 213d is turned off (S808) in order to wait for the payout of the prize ball. Thereafter, the peripheral devices of the MPU 211 are initialized (S809), an interrupt is permitted (S810), and the process proceeds to the main process.

  Next, the main process executed by the MPU 211 in the payout control apparatus 111 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main process, first, a winning ball command, a payout return command, and a payout initialization command from the main control device 110 are received, and a command determination process for determining the type of these commands is performed (S901). In this process, when a normal command transmitted from the main controller 110 is received, a payout permission flag is turned on, and payout of prize balls and lending balls is permitted.

  When the command determination process (S901) ends, it is determined whether or not the payout is permitted, that is, the state of the payout permission flag is determined (S902), and if the payout is not permitted (S902: No), the main control unit is still present. Since 110 is not in a stand-up state, in this case, the command determination process (S901) is repeatedly executed until the payout is permitted in the command determination process (S901). On the other hand, if the payout is permitted in the processing of S902 (S902: Yes), the state return switch 120 is checked, and if it is determined that the state return operation is started, the state return operation is executed (S903).

  Thereafter, the setting of the lower pan full tank state or the lower pan full tank release state is executed according to the change in the state of the lower pan 50 (S904). That is, when the lower pan 50 is determined based on the detection signal of the lower pan full switch, the lower pan full state is set when the lower pan is full. , Set the lower pan full release state. Further, the setting of the tank ball absence state or the tank ball absence release state is executed according to the change in the state of the tank ball (S905). In other words, the tank ball no switch state is determined based on the detection signal of the tank ball no switch, and when there is no tank ball, the setting of the tank ball no state is executed. Perform configuration. Thereafter, the presence / absence of a notification state is determined, and if there is a notification state, notification is made by a 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 111 (S906).

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

  In the lending process of S910 to S912, if the lending is not disabled and a lending payout request from the card unit has been received (S910: No, S911: Yes), The lending control process is started. On the other hand, if the rental ball cannot be dispensed (S910: Yes) or if a rental ball dispensing request has not been received (S911: No), the process proceeds to S913. Similarly, after the ball rental control process (S912) is completed, the process proceeds to S913.

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

  On the other hand, if the occurrence information of power interruption is stored in the process of S914 (S914: Yes), the result of the power failure is output due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off and the power failure monitoring circuit 252 outputs the power failure signal SG1. This means that the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 17 has been executed. Therefore, in such a case, the generation of each interrupt process is prohibited (S915), and the command determination process is executed again in order to prevent the reception of a command transmitted from the main controller 110 (S916). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the RAM 213 (S917), access to the RAM 213 is prohibited (S918), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut down and the process cannot be executed. Here, for example, the RAM determination value is a checksum value in the stack area and the work area to be backed up in the RAM 213.

  Note that in the process of S914, the occurrence information of the power supply interruption is confirmed at the timing when one cycle of the main process of the payout control device 111 is completed. After the process is completed, the process can be started from S901. In other words, the main process can be started in the same manner as when initialized in the startup process. Therefore, in the process at power-off, the contents of each register used by the MPU 211 are not saved in the stack area, or the stack pointer value is not saved in the initial setting process (S801) without saving the stack pointer value. By setting to a predetermined value (initial value), the process can be started from S901. Therefore, the control burden on the payout control device 111 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without causing the payout control device 111 to malfunction or run away. In addition, since the power-off process is executed at the timing when each process is completed, the amount of information to be backed up in the RAM 213 can be reduced.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first entrance which is the entrance related to the establishment of the start condition (start winning prize) is the first entrance A64 and the first entrance. When a ball is awarded to the first entrance A64 (a ball is detected by the first entrance switch A), the first entrance is stored in the award entry storage area A203a1. A counter value such as a hit random number counter C1 is stored (stored). On the other hand, when a ball is won at the first entrance B640 (a ball is detected by the first entrance switch B), a counter value such as a first random number counter C1 is entered in the winning ball storage area B203a2. Is stored (stored). In other words, the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1 is a counter value acquired in response to the winning of a ball at the first entrance A64, and the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2. Is a counter value acquired in response to a winning of a ball at the first entrance B640.

  The winning ball storage area A203a1 is composed of an execution area and first to fourth holding areas, and should be displayed on the first symbol display device 37A based on the winning of the ball to the first ball slot A64. The variable display can be held up to 4 times, and the winning order of balls to the first entrance A64 is determined by these five areas (execution area and first to fourth holding areas). Identified. Specifically, the execution area is an area that stores the counter value acquired based on the winning of the ball to the first entrance A64 the earliest in terms of time. The counter value acquired based on the winning of the ball to the first entrance A64 is sequentially stored in the order of the holding area, the third holding area, and the fourth holding area.

  On the other hand, the winning ball storage area B203a2 is composed of one execution area that can store a counter value acquired based on the winning of a ball to the first entrance A64 for one time. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a ball wins the first entrance 640 and the counter value acquired based on the win is stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2, S1625 ( 16), the number of counter values previously stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1, that is, the number of variable displays to be displayed on the first symbol display device 37A being held (see Fig. A). The value of the holding ball counter 203b) is set in the special figure B waiting time counter 203c.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area B203a2 is determined by the value (the number of waiting times) indicated by the special figure B waiting time counter 203c. In addition, it is possible to distinguish the value obtained “by passing” through both the first entrance B640 and the first entrance B640.

  In addition, the counter value stored in the winning ball storage area A203a1 may be a value obtained by “when it passes”, the value (number of waiting times) indicated by the special figure B waiting time counter 203c, and the first entrance port It can be distinguished from the structure of the winning ball storage area A203a1 that enables the order of winning the balls to A64 to be identified.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the counter value corresponding to the winning at the first entrance (the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640) is set to “which first entrance. It is possible to store in the winning ball storage area A203a1 or the winning ball storage area B203a2 while distinguishing when it has passed the mouth. As a result, in the case of sequentially processing in accordance with the winning order (that is, in order from the oldest), whether the process according to the counter value (control of the operation) has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance entrance. Depending on whether or not B640 has been won, it can be controlled separately.

  By the way, when considering a pachinko machine having a plurality of start openings (entrance openings corresponding to the first entry opening A64 and the first entry opening 640B640), a game ball won in any of the plurality of start openings. In order to perform different control depending on whether or not, a separate holding ball storage area (winning ball storage area) is provided for each winning opening, and the holding information is stored in the corresponding holding ball storage area according to the winning winning opening. This makes it possible to distinguish "Which winning mouth has been won", and correspondence information stored in the reserved ball storage area is associated with sequence information such as serial numbers that are unrelated to which winning mouth has been won. It is also conceivable to make it possible to distinguish “when a prize has been won” by decrementing the order information by one each time one piece of hold information is consumed.

  In such a case, each time one piece of hold information is consumed, the process of subtracting the order information corresponding to all the hold information must be performed, so that the control burden is large, and in some cases, a higher-level computing device is installed. Since it becomes necessary to use, the problem that the manufacturing cost of a game machine increases arises.

  However, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as described above, the processing (operation of the operation) is performed separately depending on whether the first entrance A64 is won or the first entrance B640 is won. Control) only subtracts the special figure B waiting time counter 203c in addition to the data shift processing of the winning ball storage area A203a1, which has been often used in the past. However, it can be manufactured.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, one first entrance A64 and one first entrance B640 are provided as the first entrance which is an entrance related to the establishment of the start condition (start prize). The first entrance B640 configured so that the number of entrances is not held is the same as the first entrance (that is, the first entrance configured so that the number of entrances is not held). There may be a configuration in which a plurality of entrances) are provided.

  In the case where a plurality of first entrances (that is, first entrance different from the first entrance A64) similar to the first entrance B640 are provided, A counter corresponding to the special figure B waiting time counter 203c is provided. In the process of setting a value in each counter (the counter corresponding to the special figure B waiting time counter 203c), that is, in the process corresponding to S1625 (see FIG. 16) in the above embodiment, the first entrance A64 is entered. The number of areas in the winning ball storage area 203a in which the counter value is stored based on the winning number (that is, the value of the special figure A reserved ball counter) is different from the first ball opening A64. Based on the sum of the number of winning ball storage areas in which the counter value is stored based on the counter, the counter corresponding to the winning first winning hole may be set.

  As described above, when a plurality of first entrances (that is, first entrance different from the first entrance A64) similar to the first entrance B640 are provided, each first entrance is provided. You may comprise so that operation | movement, such as a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display of the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81, may differ for every. By increasing the number of different actions, the impression given to the player can be made different and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, even when a plurality of first entrances A64 are taken as one set and a ball is won in any one of the first entry entrances A64, The counter value may be stored in the winning ball storage area 203a common to all.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 are separated from each other relatively widely, and the electric accessory attached to the first entrance B640 (FIG. The ball can be entered even when it is closed. Instead, the arrangement interval between the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 is made narrower than the case shown in FIG. 1, and when the electric accessory attached to the first entrance B640 is released, Although it is possible to enter, the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 may be arranged so that the ball cannot enter when closed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that passage to the 1st entrance A64 could be held at maximum 4 times, the maximum number of times of holding was not limited to 4 times, or 3 times or less, or You may set to the frequency | count of 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  Further, in the above embodiment, different operation controls (for example, variable display on the third symbol display device 81) depending on whether the ball has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640. Is displayed with vertical scrolling or horizontal scrolling). This is not intended to limit the execution of different controls for each first entrance where the ball has won. For example, in the case where six first entrances (that is, first entrance different from the first entrance A64) similar to the 1 entrance B640 are provided, In any case, the same operation control is executed regardless of which prize is won, but a different operation control may be executed for each of the remaining three first entrances. In addition, the same operation control is executed when winning at the first entrance A64 and when winning at the first entrance B640, that is, with respect to winnings at all the first entrances. The same operation control may be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it displays on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 at the time of a variable display as characteristic operation | movement according to whether it won to 1st entrance A64 or 1st entrance B640. The variation pattern (change of scroll direction, variation pattern appearance probability) and selection of the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B used for variation display are exemplified, but the first entrance A64 is won. Neither of these is intended to be executed as an action depending on whether or not the first entrance B640 has been won. For example, the change in the appearance probability of the variation pattern displayed on the third symbol display device 81 during the variation display is the same, but the scroll of the variation display displayed on the third symbol display device 81 during the variation display. The direction may be changed.

  In addition to the above or in addition to the above, the probability that the value of the first random number counter C1 will be a big hit is changed depending on whether the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 is won. You may comprise. For example, the jackpot probability may be higher when winning at the first entrance A64 than when winning at the first entrance B640. In such a configuration, depending on whether the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 is won, that is, the first entrance (the first entrance A64 or the first entry). Depending on the ball outlet B640), the game value advantage can be changed. As a result, the player will be grateful depending on whether the first entrance to be awarded is the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640, and the player will be able to enjoy a highly entertaining game. Can be provided.

  Further, in addition to the above, or in addition to the above, depending on whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640, the value of the first hit type counter C2 is set to a high probability state after the big hit. You may comprise so that the probability which becomes may be changed. For example, it may be configured such that the probability of becoming a high probability state after the big hit is higher in the case of winning in the first entrance A64 than in the case of winning in the first entrance B640. In such a configuration, depending on whether the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 is won, that is, the first entrance (the first entrance A64 or the first entry). Depending on the ball outlet B640), the game value advantage can be changed. As a result, the player will be grateful depending on whether the first entrance to be awarded is the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640, and the player will be able to enjoy a highly entertaining game. Can be provided. Note that in the case of a pachinko machine having a function of being in a time-saving state after a jackpot, the probability of being in a time-saving state after a jackpot may be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the counters common to both the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 (first random number counter C1, first hit type counter C2, stop pattern selection counter C3, etc.) are provided. Although configured to be common, all or some of these counters (for example, the first random number counter C1, the second per type counter C2, and the stop pattern selection counter C3) are used for the first entrance A64. You may comprise so that it may provide separately for 1st entrance B640. That is, for example, two first random number counters C1, two second type counters C2, and stop pattern selection counters C3 are provided for each of the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640. You may comprise.

  In such a case, the total range of counters provided separately for the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640 (that is, the number of possible values) is configured to be the same or different. Also good. For example, when two first random number counters C1 are provided for the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640, all of the first random number counters C1 for the first entrance A64 are provided. The range (that is, the number of possible values) and the entire range of the first per-random number counter C1 for the first entrance B640 may be configured to be the same or different from each other.

  Further, the range assigned to a certain aspect with respect to the entire range of the counter may be configured to be the same or different for the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640. . For example, when two first hit random number counters C1 are provided for the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640, even if the ranges corresponding to the big hits are the same, they are different from each other. It may be configured.

  That is, when the counter for the first entrance A64 and the counter for the first entrance B640 are provided separately, there is a certain aspect depending on the entire range of the counter and the setting of the range assigned to the aspect The probability of appearing may be the same when winning at the first entrance A64 and when winning at the first entrance B640, or may be different from each other.

  For example, when a first per-random number counter C1 for the first entrance A64 and a first per-random number counter C1 for the first entrance B640 are provided separately, the probability of jackpot is expressed as the first entrance It may be configured to be the same when winning in A64 and when winning to the first entrance B640, or different from each other. Similarly, when the first hit type counter C2 for the first entrance A64 and the first hit type counter C2 for the first entrance B640 are separately provided, the probability of becoming a high probability state after the big hit is obtained. The case where the winning is made at the first entrance A64 and the case where the winning is made at the first entrance B640 may be the same or different from each other. In addition, when a stop pattern selection counter C3 for the first entrance A64 and a stop pattern selection counter C3 for the first entrance B640 are provided separately, various reach modes such as “rear and forward reach” are selected. The probability of being won may be the same when winning at the first entrance A64 and when winning at the first entrance B640, or may be different from each other.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the scroll direction of the variable display displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 won the 1st entrance A64, it was set as the horizontal scroll, and it won the 1st entrance B640. In this case, it is possible to distinguish which first winning entrance by winning the vertical scroll, but it depends on whether the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 has been won. Even if the scroll direction is the same direction, a characteristic display corresponding to whether the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 is won is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Good.

  Here, an example of such a configuration will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing a variation of the variable display displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As shown in FIG. 20, in this modified example, symbols 51a and 51b are displayed at the left and right corners of the lower part of the screen in addition to the symbols such as the main symbol and the sub symbol displayed as the change display and the stop display, respectively. It is configured to be displayed on the display device 81. The hatched hatching in the symbol 51a indicates that the symbol 51a is blinking, and the black hatching in the symbol 51b indicates that the symbol 51a is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the first entrance that won a prize depending on which of the two symbols 51 a and 51 b is blinking while the variable display or stop display is being displayed on the third symbol display device 81. (The first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640) can be visually distinguished. For example, when winning the first entrance A64, the symbol 51a is blinked and displayed to stop the symbol 51b, while when winning the first entrance B640, the symbol 51a is stopped and displayed. Then, by blinking the symbol 51b, it is possible to make the player distinguish whether the player has won the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640.

  In addition, as a control which displays on the 3rd symbol display device 81 the characteristic display according to whether it won to 1st entrance A64 or 1st entrance B640 as mentioned above, it is a fluctuation pattern command. At the same time, a command corresponding to whether the first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 is won is output to the audio lamp controller 113, and the audio lamp controller 113 or the display controller 114 (additional display). The display corresponding to the command may be controlled to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 together with the variable display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it comprised so that a different table might be provided about the table for fluctuation | variation classification counters CS1 and CS2 according to whether it won to 1st entrance A64 or 1st entrance B640. Are provided as a common table regardless of whether they have won the table first entrance A64 or the first entrance B640 for the variation type counters CS1 and CS2, and the variation pattern selected based on the table is selected. Is output to the sound lamp control device 113, and the command according to whether the first game entrance A64 or the first game entrance B640 has been won. A variation table of a variation pattern depending on whether the first entrance A64 is won or the first entrance B640 is won by the control of the control device 114. There may also be configured to be displayed in the third symbol display device 81. In the above embodiment, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are configured as separate devices, but the sound lamp control device and the display control device may be configured as one control device.

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

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was comprised so that passage of the 2nd entrance 67 might be suspended up to 4 times each, the maximum number of times of suspension is not limited to 4 times, and it is 3 times or less. Alternatively, the number may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the notification of the number of reservations with respect to 1st entrance A64 shall be performed by lighting of the holding lamp 85, the number of reservations is displayed on the 3rd symbol display apparatus 81 so that it can be distinguished visually. (For example, a number or an area divided into four areas may be displayed as different modes (for example, colors and lighting patterns) by the number of holding times).

  In the above embodiment, each of the winning ball storage area A 203a1 and the winning ball storage area B 203a2 constituting the winning ball storage area 203a is an execution area (in the case of the winning ball storage area B 203a2, it is an execution area itself). However, the execution area may be provided in common for the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640.

  Here, a modified example of the winning ball storage area 203a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram for explaining a winning ball storage area 203f which is another example of a winning ball storage area. As shown in FIG. 21, a winning ball storage area 203f in place of the winning ball storage area 203a includes four holding areas A203f1 for holding a winning at the first entrance A64 and a first entrance B640. It is composed of one waiting area B203f2 for waiting for winning, and an execution area 203f3 common to the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640.

  In the winning ball storage area 203f having such a configuration, the counter value is stored in the holding area A 203f1 and the standby area B 203f2 by the processes of S1604 (see FIG. 15) and S1623 (see FIG. 16) in the above embodiment, respectively. Thereafter, when data shift processing is performed in S1403, data is shifted from the first reservation area of the reservation area A203f1 to the execution area 203f3. On the other hand, when the second variation start request process (see FIG. 11) is executed, if the special figure A variation start request flag 203e is turned off as a result of the confirmation in S1421, the process of S1421 is performed. Before execution, the counter value stored in the standby area B 203f2 may be shifted to the execution area 203f3.

  In the processing of S1625 in the above embodiment, the special figure B waiting number counter 203c is set to the value of the special figure A holding ball counter 203b, but the value to be set in the special figure B waiting number counter 203c. May be a value that can specify the value of the special figure A reserved ball counter 203b, for example, a multiple (such as twice) of the value of the special figure A reserved ball counter 203b. In such a configuration, the value to be subtracted from the special figure B waiting time counter 203c in S1408 may be configured to subtract the numerical value corresponding to 1 in the special figure A holding ball counter 203b.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special figure A reserved ball number counter 203b is provided as a counter for counting the number of reserved balls in the first entrance A64. However, the counter 203b is not provided and is required. Depending on (for example, at the start of fluctuation), it may be configured to obtain the number of the operation reservation balls of the first entrance A64 by checking the contents of the reservation ball storage area 203a.

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

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

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

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for 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 button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray.

  Below, the gaming machine and the modification of the present invention are shown. Winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information upon the establishment of the starting condition, first lottery means for performing lottery based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means, and display means for displaying symbols When the start condition is satisfied, the display means displays the symbol variation display, and when the variation display ends, the lottery result by the first lottery means is displayed as the symbol stop display on the display means. When the display control means to be displayed and the symbol stop display displayed on the display means by the display control means indicate that the lottery result by the first lottery means is a predetermined result A special gaming state creation means for creating a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, provided at each of a plurality of positions through which the gaming medium can pass. The detection means for detecting the passage of the game medium to each position as the establishment of the start condition and the detection means provided at any one of the plurality of positions detect the passage of the game medium. When the start condition is satisfied, a corresponding control unit that performs control according to the detection unit that detects the start condition is satisfied, and during the display of the variable display on the display unit by the display control unit or the special game During the state, the passage of the game medium is detected by one specific detection means including one or a set of detection means provided in the plurality of positions, and the start condition is established. A first prize information storage unit capable of storing a plurality of the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring unit so that the winning order detected by the specific detecting unit can be identified, and the display control. During the display of the variable display on the display means by the stage or during the special game state, the game medium is passed by a detection means different from the specific detection means among the detection means provided at the plurality of positions. A storage means capable of storing one piece of winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring means when one of the detecting means or a set is provided when the start condition is detected and established. The second prize information storage means, the first prize information storage means or the second prize information storage means for counting the number of the prize information stored in the second prize information storage means, and the second prize information storage. When storing the winning information in the means, the number corresponding to the second winning information storing means for storing the winning information and the number counted by the winning number counting means or a value corresponding to the number is set as the waiting number. Each time the display control means executes the variable display of the symbol displayed on the display means, the predetermined number is subtracted from the standby count stored in the standby count storage means. After the symbol stop display is displayed on the display unit by the standby number subtracting unit and the display control unit, the display control unit displays the symbol variation display next on the display unit. When the winning information stored in the winning information storage means or the second winning information storage means exists, if the waiting number stored in the waiting number storage means is zero, the waiting number storage The winning information stored in the second winning information storage means corresponding to the means is acquired, and otherwise (that is, when the waiting number stored in the waiting number storage means is not zero) ) Is provided with pending winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information in which the detection order of establishment of the start condition is first in the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means, When the winning information is acquired by the means, the first lottery means performs a lottery based on the winning information acquired by the reserved winning information acquiring means, and the corresponding control means acquires the reserved winning information. A gaming machine 1 that performs control according to the detection means that triggered the acquisition of winning information acquired by the means by the winning information acquisition means.

  According to the gaming machine 1, when winning information is acquired by the winning information acquisition means triggered by the establishment of the start condition, a lottery is performed by the first lottery means based on the acquired winning information, and display control is performed. The means displays the symbol variation display on the display means, and when the variation display ends, the lottery result by the first lottery means is displayed on the display means as the symbol stop display. At this time, when the stop display of the symbol displayed on the display means by the display control means indicates that the lottery result by the first lottery means is a predetermined result (for example, so-called “winning”) The special game state creation means creates a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  From the detection means or one set of detection means provided at each of a plurality of positions through which the game medium can pass during the special game state or during display of the variable display on the display means by the display control means When a specific detection means (for example, a first entrance switch A provided at the first entrance A64) detects the passage of a game medium and the start condition is satisfied, The winning information acquired by the information acquiring means is sequentially stored in the first winning information storage means so that the winning order detected by the specific detecting means can be identified.

  On the other hand, during the special game state or during display of the variable display on the display means by the display control means, the detection is different from the specific detection means among the detection means provided at each of a plurality of positions through which the game medium can pass. If the start condition is satisfied by detecting the passage of the game medium by means (for example, the first entrance switch B provided at the first entrance B 640), it is obtained by the winning information obtaining means. The winning information is stored in the second winning information storage means. The second prize information storage means is a storage means provided for one detection means, and is configured to store one winning information.

  By the way, the number of winning information stored in the first winning information storage means or the second winning information storage means is counted by the winning number counting means, and the number counted by the winning number counting means or the number thereof is counted. When the winning information is stored in the second winning information storage means, the corresponding value is stored as the number of standby times in the waiting number storage means associated with the second winning information storage means for storing the winning information. The standby count stored in the standby count storage means is incremented by a predetermined number (for example, the standby count) by the standby count subtracting means every time the display control means executes the variable display of the symbols displayed on the display means. Is subtracted by 1) if the value stored in is the number counted by the waiting time counting means.

  Here, there are a plurality of positions (for example, the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640) that satisfy the starting condition, and depending on which of the plurality of positions the game medium has passed, for example, In a gaming machine capable of changing the mode of the variable display displayed on the display means, the hold information is stored in the hold ball storage means so that it is possible to distinguish “which position passed when (in which order)”. Must have been.

  By the way, an independent holding ball storage area (winning ball storage area) is provided for each winning opening (a position through which a game medium can pass and which is involved in the establishment of the start condition), and the holding information is determined according to the winning opening. Is stored in the corresponding holding ball storage area, so that it is possible to distinguish which winning slot has been won. On the other hand, when storing the holding information in each holding ball storage area corresponding to each winning port Is stored in association with the hold information and the order information which is information corresponding to the hold information and indicating serial numbers irrelevant to which winning opening is won, and thereafter for each winning opening Each time one piece of holding information in the holding ball storage area of the plurality of holding ball storage areas provided is consumed, the order information associated with all the holding information is lowered by one. It is also conceivable to allow distinguish "When did winning" by the. However, in such a case, every time one piece of hold information is consumed, the order information corresponding to all the hold information must be subtracted. Since it becomes necessary to use the device, there arises a problem that the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine increases.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 1, the only winning information stored in the second winning information storage means is held by the waiting number storage means and the waiting number subtraction means associated with the second winning information storage means. The number of times of waiting until the winning information acquisition means acquires is counted. Then, after the display stop means is displayed on the display means by the display control means, the first winning information storage means or the second winning prize is displayed when the display control means next displays the change display of the symbols on the display means. If the winning information stored in the information storage means exists and the number of waiting times stored in the waiting number storage means is zero, the information is stored in the second winning information storage means corresponding to the waiting number storage means. The winning winning information is acquired by the pending winning information acquiring means.

  On the other hand, the plurality of winning information stored in the first winning information storage means can identify the winning order detected by the specific detecting means in the first winning information storage means, and the display control means After the stop display is displayed on the display means, the next time the symbol change display is displayed on the display means by the display control means, it is stored in the first prize information storage means or the second prize information storage means. If the waiting information stored in the waiting number storage means is not zero, the detection order of establishment of the start condition is the earliest among the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means. Certain winning information is acquired by the pending winning information acquisition means.

  With such a configuration, the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means or the second winning information storage means is held in order from the oldest in time (that is, the detection order of establishment of the start condition is first). It is acquired by the information acquisition means. In this way, when the winning information whose detection condition of the start condition is first reached is acquired by the pending winning information acquisition means, the first lottery means the lottery based on the acquired winning information. At the same time, control corresponding to the detection means that triggered the acquisition of the acquired winning information by the winning information acquiring means is performed by the corresponding control means.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1, there are a plurality of positions (for example, the first entrance A64 and the first entrance B640) that satisfy the start condition, and which of the plurality of positions has passed the game medium. In spite of the gaming machine controlled according to the above, at least the winning information stored in the first winning information storing means is managed by the waiting number storing means and the waiting number subtracting means. It is unnecessary. As a result, it is possible to omit a part of the above-described “processing for subtracting the order information corresponding to all the hold information every time one piece of hold information is consumed”, thereby suppressing an increase in control burden. At the same time, an increase in the storage amount can be suppressed. That is, it is possible to perform control according to which of the positions at which a plurality of start conditions are satisfied while the game medium passes while suppressing an increase in the control burden and an increase in the memory amount, and as a result, a highly interesting game This makes it possible to manufacture gaming machines that can provide

  In addition, when there are a plurality of winning holes (positions through which game media can pass and positions that contribute to the establishment of the start condition), instead of considering “which position and when”, each winning opening It is also possible to distinguish only “when passed” independently. However, in such a case, each control process such as a variation process based on the establishment of the start condition or a process for avoiding the simultaneous winning of a plurality of winning ports is executed, so that the control burden is increased. large. Further, in such a case, since it is necessary to display a variable display based on the establishment of the start condition for each winning prize independently on the display device (for example, one LED), a plurality of variable displays are simultaneously performed. When a situation arises, the player has difficulty in distinguishing which variation corresponds to which winning opening, and as a result, the interest is lowered.

  On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 1, since the hold information is stored in the hold ball storage means so that it is possible to distinguish “which position and when it passed”, the “when” It is possible to avoid the above-described problem that occurs in a gaming machine that distinguishes only “whether it has passed” or not.

  In the gaming machine 1, the “control according to the detection means that detects the establishment of the start condition” performed by the corresponding control means is not limited to all different controls depending on the detection means. The same control may be performed on the detection means, and different control may be performed on the remaining detection means.

  In the gaming machine 1, the response control means causes the display control means to display the variation display or the stop display in a mode according to the detection means that detects the establishment of the start condition. A gaming machine 2 characterized.

  According to the gaming machine 2, the display of the variation display or the stop display displayed on the display means by the display control means according to the control by the corresponding control means is a display according to the detection means that detects the establishment of the start condition (for example, start condition The variation display is displayed by vertical scrolling or horizontal scrolling according to the detecting means that detects the establishment of the above), so that variations in the display mode are increased, and high interest can be provided to the player.

  In the gaming machine 1 or 2, the response control unit is a detection unit that detects establishment of the start condition when the display control unit displays the variation display or the stop display on the display unit. 2. A gaming machine 3 comprising additional display means for adding a display capable of distinguishing the type of detection means corresponding to the display or the stop display to the variable display or the stop display.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when the display control means displays the variable display or the stop display on the display means, the additional display means in the corresponding control means is the detection means that detects the establishment of the start condition and is displaying A display (for example, the symbol 51a and the symbol 51b) that can distinguish the types of detection means corresponding to the change display or stop display is added to the change display or the stop display.

  Therefore, the player recognizes the display added to the display of the change or stop being displayed on the display means, so that the change display or the stop display currently displayed is derived from the detection by which detection means. It is possible to identify whether or not there is a plurality of positions for establishing the start condition. Therefore, for example, when the control related to the game value received by the player is different depending on the detection means, the player confirms his or her own position by checking the change display or the stop display displayed on the display means. Since the displayed environment can be distinguished and recognized, such a display (variation display or stop display) can change the balance of feelings such as expectation and disappointment that the player has. It is possible to provide a highly entertaining game to a person.

  In any of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the random number generating means for generating a random number, each random number that can be generated by the random number generating means, and the value corresponding to the variation display mode displayed on the display means are associated with each other And the random number generating means when the passage of the game medium is detected by the detecting means provided at any one of the plurality of positions and the start condition is satisfied. Winning information acquisition means for acquiring a random number as the winning information from, and fluctuation mode acquisition means for acquiring a value corresponding to the variation display mode for the random number acquired by the winning information acquisition means from the fluctuation mode storage means The variation mode storage means is provided according to the type of the detection means, and the response control means is configured to record the variation mode according to the detection means. Including a selection means for selecting a means, causing the fluctuation mode storage means selected by the selection means to execute acquisition of a value by the fluctuation mode acquisition means, and displaying the fluctuation display in a mode according to the acquired value A gaming machine 4 which is displayed on the display means by a control means.

  According to the gaming machine 4, each random number that can be generated by the random number generation means and a value corresponding to the variation display mode displayed on the display means are stored in association with each other in the variation mode storage means. Here, when the passage of the game medium is detected by the detection means provided at any one of the plurality of positions and the starting condition is satisfied, the random number generation means is generated by the winning information acquisition means. When the random number is acquired as the winning information, the variation mode acquisition unit acquires a value corresponding to the variation display mode for the acquired random number from the variation mode storage unit.

  The variation mode storage means is provided according to the type of the detection means, and the variation mode storage means corresponding to the detection means is selected by the selection means in the response control means. Further, by the control by the correspondence control unit, the value is acquired by the variation mode acquisition unit using the selected variation mode storage unit, and the variation display of the mode according to the acquired value is displayed on the display unit by the display control unit. Is done.

  Therefore, since the variable display or the stop display displayed on the display unit by the display control unit is a display in a mode corresponding to the detection unit, the display displayed on the display unit varies depending on the position for establishing the start condition. An impression can be given to a player and a high interest can be provided to the player.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, further comprising a standby number notifying means for notifying the standby number stored in the standby number storage means.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the standby count stored in the standby count storage means is notified by the standby count notification means (for example, the 7-segment display device 37Bb in the first symbol display device 37B). Therefore, the player can recognize the number of standby times of the winning information acquired with the passage of the game medium to a certain detection unit by the notification by the standby number notification unit. Therefore, for example, when the control related to the game value received by the player is made different depending on the detection means, the player can be directed to the detection means that is more likely to obtain a more advantageous game value than others. Such a notification balances the emotions that the player has, such as waiting for the number of waits for winning information acquired with the passage of game media to wait for the number of waits to approach zero while expecting them. As a result, it is possible to provide a highly interesting game to the player.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, when the lottery based on the prize information is performed by the first lottery means, the correspondence control means performs the first according to the detection means corresponding to the prize information. A gaming machine 6 comprising special game state creation probability changing means for changing a probability that the predetermined result is obtained as a lottery result by the lottery means.

  According to the gaming machine 6, when the lottery based on the winning information is performed by the first lottery means, the special game state creation probability changing means in the corresponding control means changes the detection means corresponding to the winning information. The probability that a predetermined result is obtained as a lottery result by one lottery means is changed. Therefore, the advantage of the game value received by the player can be changed according to the detection means, so that the player will be desperate depending on the position for establishing the starting condition, and as a result, the player It is possible to provide a highly entertaining game.

  In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the winning information acquisition means is advantageous to the player over the winning information and the mode of the game after the special gaming state is ended, when the start condition is satisfied. Game mode designation information (value of the first hit type counter C2) for designating whether or not to enter the advantageous mode, and second based on the game mode designation information acquired by the winning information acquisition means. The lottery result by the second lottery means (the process of S402) and the first lottery means is a predetermined result, and the lottery result by the second lottery means specifies the advantageous mode And an advantageous mode creation means for setting the gaming mode to the advantageous mode after the special gaming state is ended, and the response control means is configured to perform the second lottery means by the second lottery means. When the lottery based on the technique mode designation means is performed, the advantageous mode is selected as the lottery result by the second lottery means in accordance with the detection means triggered by acquisition of the game mode designation information by the winning information acquisition means. The gaming machine 7 is characterized by comprising an advantageous mode creation probability changing means for changing the probability of being designated.

  According to the gaming machine 7, when the start condition is satisfied, whether the game mode is set to an advantageous mode (for example, a probability change state or a short time state) more advantageous to the player than the normal mode after the winning information and the special gaming state are ended. The game mode designation information for designating whether or not is acquired by the winning information acquisition means. Of the acquired information, the game mode designation information is subjected to the second lottery by the second lottery means. At that time, if the lottery result by the first lottery means is a predetermined result and the lottery result by the second lottery means specifies the advantageous mode, the special mode creation means causes the special game After the state is over, the game mode is set to the advantageous mode. Here, when the lottery based on the game mode designation means is performed by the second lottery means, the advantage mode creation probability changing means in the correspondence control means triggered the acquisition of the game mode designation information by the winning information acquisition means. Depending on the detection means, the probability that the advantageous mode is designated as the lottery result by the second lottery means is changed. Therefore, the advantage of the game value received by the player can be changed according to the detection means, so that the player will be desperate depending on the position for establishing the starting condition, and as a result, the player It is possible to provide a highly entertaining game.

  In the gaming machine 7, the advantageous mode is a mode in which a probability that the predetermined result is obtained as a lottery result is improved with respect to a lottery by the first lottery means performed after the special gaming state is ended. Characteristic gaming machine 8.

  According to the gaming machine 8, when the lottery based on the game mode designation means is performed by the second lottery means, the winning mode creation probability changing means in the response control means allows the winning information acquisition means to acquire the game mode designation information. Depending on the triggering detection means, the lottery result by the second lottery means is set as the advantageous mode, and the lottery result by the first lottery means performed after the end of the special gaming state is a predetermined result as the lottery result. The probability that a mode that improves the obtained probability is specified is changed. The predetermined result accompanied by the occurrence of the special gaming state is an advantageous result for the player, and the probability that the predetermined result is obtained is changed according to the detection means that triggered the acquisition of the game mode designation information. The advantage of the game value received by the player can be changed according to the detection means. Therefore, the player is delighted according to the position for establishing the starting condition, and as a result, a highly entertaining game can be provided to the player.

  The gaming machine 9 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning a prize (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  The gaming machine 10 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  The gaming machine 11 according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the winning information acquisition means described in claim 1 corresponds to the processing of S1604 and 1623, and the first lottery processing described in claim 1 corresponds to the processing of S401. The special game state creation means described in 1 corresponds to Yes branch processing in S401, and the correspondence control means described in claim 1 includes, for example, S403, S404, S416, S413, S414, S417, S1406, , S1408, etc., the waiting number subtraction means according to claim 1 corresponds to S1408, and the pending winning information acquisition means according to claim 1 includes S1401 to S1404, S1407, S1422, S1441. This process is applicable.

  Further, as the detection means according to claim 1 of the present embodiment, the first entrance switch A and the first entrance switch B (both not shown) correspond, and among these, as the specific detection means Corresponds to the first entrance switch A, and the first entrance switch B corresponds to the detection means different from the specific detection means.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
37A, 37B 1st symbol display device (display means)
81 3rd symbol display device (display means)
110 main control unit (display control hand stage)
113 voice lamp control means (display control hand stage)
114 display control unit (display control hand stage)
203a1 winning ball storage area A (first winning information storage means)
203a2 Winning ball storage area B (second winning information storage means )

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And prize information obtaining means for obtaining winning information triggered by the establishment of the start conditions, a display unit for performing a row Cormorant extracted players stage lottery based on the winning information acquired by the prize information acquiring unit, the display of the symbols, to display the variable display of the symbols on the display unit as a trigger the establishment of the starting condition, to be displayed on the display means lottery result by prior Ki抽 players stage as a stop display of the symbols when the variation display is completed If the display control unit, stopping the display of the symbols displayed on the display means by the display control means, the lottery result by the previous Ki抽 player stage is an indication that a predetermined result is the normal state In a gaming machine equipped with a special gaming state creation means for creating a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player,
Yu technique medium is provided in a plurality positions location passable, and detecting means for detecting the passage of the game medium to the position as established in the starting condition,
When the detection means provided at any one of the plurality of positions detects passage of the game medium and the start condition is satisfied, the detection means detects the establishment of the start condition. Corresponding control means for performing control,
1 comprised of one or a set of detection means among the detection means provided at the plurality of positions during display of the variable display on the display means by the display control means or during the special game state 1 When the passage of the game medium is detected by the specific detection means and the start condition is satisfied, the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means can be identified with the winning order detected by the specific detection means. First winning information storage means capable of storing a plurality of;
The game medium is detected by a detection means different from the specific detection means among the detection means provided at the plurality of positions during the display of the variable display on the display means by the display control means or during the special game state. Storage means that can store one piece of winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means when the start condition is satisfied and the start condition is satisfied, and is one for one or one set of the detecting means. Two second prize information storage means provided,
After stopping the display of the symbols is displayed on the display means by the pre-Symbol display control means, the variable display of the symbols in the following when displaying to the display means by said display control means, the second prize information storage means From the number of the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means or the value corresponding to the number stored in the first winning information storage means when the winning information is stored in the second winning information storage means, the display If the number or value obtained by subtracting a predetermined number each time the symbol variation display displayed on the display unit is executed by the control unit is zero, the winning information stored in the second winning information storage unit is stored. And, other than that, a reserve winning information acquiring means for acquiring winning information in which the detection order of establishment of the start condition is the first among the winning information stored in the first winning information storage means is provided. ,
When said winning information by holding winning information acquiring unit is acquired, before Ki抽 players stage performs drawing on the basis of the winning information acquired by said holding winning information acquisition means, said response control means, said A gaming machine that performs control according to the detection means that triggered the acquisition of winning information acquired by the pending winning information acquisition means by the winning information acquisition means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means is arranged at a position where a player can visually recognize the display.

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