JP6200769B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium.

In general, pachinko gaming machines are provided with a main board that controls the game and a sub-control board that performs control processing based on a command from the main board. And among these, as a sub control board, a payout control board, a sub board, various display control boards, an electric decoration control board, an acoustic control board, etc. can be illustrated (refer to patent documents 1). In the pachinko gaming machine, there is a classification in which the payout control board is not included in the sub-control board.
JP 2008-295916 A

  By the way, since the conventional gaming machine as described above causes the main board to perform a function upstream of the control processing, the performance of the main board greatly affects the performance of the entire gaming machine. Therefore, in order to improve the performance of the entire gaming machine, it is necessary to pursue high reliability of the main board. In other words, it is necessary to improve various factors that affect the reliability such as randomness (randomness) of random numbers acquired on the main board, safety of control processing, and optimization of control processing. Further, there is a limit to the improvement of the game performance that appears externally, such as random number lottery performed by the gaming machine, handling of game media (such as game balls and medals), or selection of effect patterns. In the sub control board, control related to image display and the like is performed based on the command from the main board, but the control state of the pachinko gaming machine changes in various orders. Even if there is a transition, it is necessary to always perform proper sub-control processing.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of smoothly performing appropriate control processing.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is controlled by power supply means (power supply board, etc.) for supplying power necessary for a game, main control means (main board, etc.) for controlling the game, and the main control means. Special symbol display means (such as a special symbol display device) and an effect control that is communicably connected to the main control means and executes effect control associated with the game based on an instruction relating to the effect from the main control means Means (such as a sub-main board) and effect display means (such as an effect symbol display device) controlled by the effect control means,
The main control means includes
A control start process executing means for executing a control start process in response to the start of power supply from the power supply means;
Game progress interrupt processing execution means for executing game progress interrupt processing for game progress at a predetermined cycle;
Based on the fact that the game medium launched into the game area has flowed down the game area and has passed through a predetermined start area (a first start winning opening, a second starting winning opening, etc.)
In the game progress interruption process, it comprises a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number related to the big hit lottery (such as a random number of success or failure), and a big hit determination means for making a big hit lottery determination,
When the game progress interruption process transmits a command (such as various commands) related to the effect to the effect control unit according to the situation, and when a predetermined special symbol change start condition is satisfied, the special symbol display unit To display a change display and a stop display of a special symbol representing the result of the jackpot lottery determination,
The production control means includes
Rewritable storage means used for controlling the display content of the effect display means,
Based on the command related to the effect from the main control means, the display state of the effect display means is changed,
The storage means
A display content information storage area (such as a display symbol storage area) for storing display content information indicating the content to be displayed on the effect display means;
A game progress (such as reception status of the command), rewritten in response to a command related to the presentation of a plurality of different and changes in the display state, set in association with vignetting, the main control means in the effect display means Display content related information storage area (demon symbols, last symbol, current symbol, final symbol storage area, etc.),
The display content information indicates at least the type of decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner and stopped in association with the special symbol,
Commands related to the effects from the main control means (commands related to power-on or initial symbol display, commands related to variation patterns, commands related to decorative symbol designation, commands related to variation stop, jackpot start - big hit in the command according to the timing of each of the-jackpot completion under progress of a game that has received the command, etc.) according to plying demonstration command related to a plurality of the display content-related information storage area sac Chi before Symbol effect Information in the display content related information storage area determined according to the display information related information (information relating to the initial symbol, information relating to the error symbol, information relating to the previous symbol) , information relating to the designation of the design, information relating to the definite design, information related to the current pattern, it can be rewritten to information, etc.) according to the demo pattern,
In the display content information storage area, the display content related information stored in any of the plurality of display content related information storage areas is set based on a command related to the effect from the main control means. ,
The plurality of display content related information storage areas are pachinko gaming machines having a storage area where rewriting is performed and a storage area where rewriting is not performed according to the progress of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can perform control processing appropriately and smoothly.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main board | substrate structures of a pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the basic composition of a main board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the functional structure of a sub main board | substrate and a sub sub board | substrate. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display device such as a special symbol, (b1) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a decorative symbol in the effect symbol display device during a change, and (b2) is a display example when the decorative symbol is stopped. It is explanatory drawing shown. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows a symbol determination table typically. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation pattern table typically. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table for detachment in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process of a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control start process following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game progress interruption process of a pachinko game machine. (A) is a chart showing an initial value random number update table, and (b) is a chart showing an initial value update type random number update table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the process of a power-off confirmation information setting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the power-off required time. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the state transition which concerns on display control. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the time structure concerning the fluctuation | variation of a decoration symbol, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the change of a customer waiting demonstration display, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the change of a jackpot end demonstration display. (A) is a chart showing symbols set in one single type, and (b) is a chart showing the number of special symbol memories set in one type and one composite type and the number of ordinary symbol memories set in other embodiments. . It is a graph which shows the pattern set in 1 type 1 type composite type. (A) is a chart which shows the traffic light color and display method set in 1 type 1 type composite type, (b) is a chart which shows the design set in another Example. It is a chart which shows the design set up in the type in which the decoration design A and the decoration design B both change simultaneously.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine which is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. The second game is preferentially executed so that the first game and the second game as the plurality of games are not executed simultaneously. In order to achieve both of these game characteristics, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of special symbol display devices, a plurality of holding lamps, and a plurality of large winning openings.
<Summary of front configuration and game characteristics of pachinko machines>

  FIG. 1 shows a basic structure on the front side of a pachinko gaming machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball as a game medium, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 is provided in the tray unit 200, and has mechanisms such as storage of game balls, delivery of game balls to the launch rail, and extraction of game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 is also provided in the tray unit 200 and has mechanisms for storing and extracting game balls. The lower front plate 18 positioned below the lower ball tray 16 is provided with a plurality of speakers 19 for outputting BGM, various sound effects, and the like according to the gaming state and effect pattern.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, an effect symbol display device 60, a first start winning port 62, and a second starting winning port 63 on a game area 52 defined by an outer rail and an inner rail hidden behind the door 14. , Center ornament 64, first grand prize opening 91, second major prize opening 92, operation opening 68, and general prize opening 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  In addition, a special symbol display device 53 is installed in the lower left part of the game area 52 as viewed from the front, and the special symbol display device 53 has, as shown in FIG. A first special symbol display device 70 and a second special symbol display device 71 are provided. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the first start winning opening 62 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the first game, and the second starting winning opening 63 is provided as a starting winning opening corresponding to the second game. It is done. The first start winning opening 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entrance of a game ball into the first start winning opening 62, and generates (outputs) first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start winning opening 63 includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”, not shown), and a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric accessory. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start winning opening 63, and generates (outputs) second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. When the ordinary electric combination is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric combination solenoid 76, a so-called electric chew support is provided, and the ease of entering the second start winning prize port 63 is enhanced.

  Note that the second start winning opening 63 is provided below the first starting winning opening 62, that is, at a position where the first start winning opening 62 prevents the game ball from entering. Therefore, while the ordinary electric accessory is not expanded, the entry to the second start winning opening 63 is hindered by the first start winning opening 62, and the second start winning opening 63 is in a state where it is difficult to enter the ball. Maintained. Therefore, in order to aim at entering the second start winning opening 63 in the game, it is necessary to expand the ordinary electric accessory. In this embodiment, as a result of the expansion of the ordinary electric accessory, the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 is higher than the ease of entering the first start winning opening 62. However, what is necessary is just to set suitably according to the profit etc. which are obtained as a result of a 1st game and a 2nd game, and the structure which does not enter at all when a normal electric accessory is not expanded, or the 1st start winning opening 62 You may make it have the same opening width as.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a plurality of general winning detecting devices 73 (see the block diagram of FIG. 3) for detecting the entering of game balls. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates (outputs) general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The general winning detection device 73 may be individually provided for the general winning opening, or may collect and detect the game balls that have entered the plurality of general winning openings 72, or Depending on the arrangement position (up and down, left and right) of the general winning opening and the number of prize balls set (5 prize balls and 10 prize balls), they may be grouped and detected as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the first big prize opening 91 is provided as a big prize opening corresponding to the first game, and the second big prize opening 92 is provided as a big prize opening corresponding to the second game. The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning detection device 78 (see the block diagram of FIG. 3) for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a first opening / closing door for opening and closing the first big winning port 91 ( And a special prize opening solenoid 80 for driving the first opening / closing door. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first big winning opening 91, and generates (outputs) first big winning opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The second grand prize opening 92 drives a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball, a second opening / closing door for opening / closing the second big prize opening 92, and the second opening / closing door. A big prize opening solenoid 81 is provided. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates (outputs) second grand prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the first special symbol 192 (see FIG. 7A) stops in a predetermined manner. The first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at a position above the out port 58. The second big winning opening 92 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened as a “big hit” when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined manner. The second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position on the upper right side of the out port 58.

  In this embodiment, decorative plates 91b and 92b are respectively provided in front of the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second grand prize winning port 92, and each decorative plate is used for decorating the game area 52. Characters and figures are drawn. The decorative plates 91b and 92b are made of a transparent material so that the player can visually recognize the first opening / closing door, the second opening / closing door, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. However, the decorative plates 91b and 92b may be opaque. In addition, the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second grand prize winning port 92 may be used in common by arranging only one grand prize winning port (for example, the first grand prize winning port 91).

  An effect symbol display device 60 is provided substantially at the center of the game area 52, and a first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device corresponding to the second game are separated to the lower left. 71 are provided adjacent to each other on the left and right (see FIG. 7A). The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit state. A big hit as a special game occurs. The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery performed when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, and its variable display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. A big hit as a special game occurs. The first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 are display means composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED with dots added at the lower right corner. The first special symbol display 192 and the second special symbol display 193 are Each of them is represented by 10 numbers “0” to “9”, a symbol α, and a symbol β.

  Symbols α and β indicate lighting patterns that can be displayed by a segment combination of 7-segment LEDs, and the patterns themselves are not arranged with meanings such as characters. In the present specification, such a pattern is referred to as “symbol” for the sake of convenience, and is denoted as “symbol α” or “symbol β” in order to distinguish the type. By the way, on the right side of the second special symbol in FIG. 7A, a round display device (not shown) indicating the number of unit games in the special game (so-called round number) is provided as a two-digit 7-segment LED. The number of rounds of both special games is displayed in common according to the occurrence of the first or second special game described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2, in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, the left decorative symbol 190a linked to the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190b therein. The variation of the decorative pattern 190c on the right is displayed. The effect symbol display device 60 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The decorative symbols 190a to 190c are symbols for visually producing the first lottery result display shown by the first special symbol 192 or the second lottery result display shown by the second special symbol 193. The effect symbol display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c, for example, a plurality of rows of symbol variation moving images simulating a game of a slot machine in the display area 194.

  The effect symbol display device 60 is configured by a liquid crystal display in the present embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as a mechanical drum or LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 70 at the lower left of the production symbol display device 60 are used. When the special symbol display device 71 displays an inconspicuous size, but adopts a technique in which the special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display the decorative symbol, the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. You may display on a liquid crystal display like this. In this embodiment, the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are commonly used in the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 in the effect symbol display device 60, but are individually displayed. Alternatively, the device itself may be provided separately, and when it is shared as in this embodiment, a display indicating which special symbol is displayed is displayed at the corner of the effect symbol display device 60. Also good.

  The operation port 68 is provided at the left side position of the game board 50. The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69 (see FIG. 3). The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates (outputs) passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a lottery for expanding the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning prize port 63.

  When the player rotates the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 with the strength according to the rotation angle are guided one by one to the inner rail and the outer rail to the game area 52. Fired. When the player fixes the rotation position of the firing handle 17 by hand, the game ball is repeatedly fired at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball falls into each of the general winning opening 72, the first starting winning opening 62, the second starting winning opening 63, the first large winning opening 91, and the second large winning opening 92, the type of the winning opening is determined. The corresponding prize ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 62, the first special symbol 192 is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. Is done. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 63, the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 71, and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are variably displayed on the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. (See FIG. 7B1). The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c is stopped after the lapse of the variable time determined prior to display (see FIG. 7 (b2)). When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in a big hit mode, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 91 is performed. Is started. At this time, the decorative symbols 190a to 190c simulating a game of a slot machine take a display mode in which three symbols are matched. When the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in a big hit mode, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 92 Is started.

  The special game is a game in which the unit game in which the first grand prize port 91 or the second grand prize port 92 is opened is repeated a plurality of times, and the special game in which the unit game is repeated 15 times, which is the maximum number of times, and the unit game. There is a special game that is repeated only twice, which is the minimum number of times. In the case of a special game in which 15 unit games are repeated (hereinafter also referred to as “15R big hit” as appropriate), the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened for about 30 seconds, or more than nine balls When one of the game balls is dropped, it is closed once, and one unit game is completed. In the case of a special game in which two unit games are repeated (hereinafter, also referred to as “2R big hit” as appropriate), the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is temporarily closed when opened for about 0.2 seconds. As a result, one unit game is completed. In this embodiment, the type of the special game (the number of executions of the unit game, the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 is opened over all unit games of the special game). Or which special winning opening for each unit game is opened), the opening pattern of the special winning opening, etc.) are linked to the special symbols (first special symbol 192, second special symbol 193) that are stopped and displayed. However, the type of special game may be determined by another lottery. In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening in 2R big hit may be a time (for example, about several seconds to 30 seconds) that allows the player to substantially acquire the winning ball.

  When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in a predetermined small hit mode, the game shifts to a small hit game constituted by one unit game, and the first big winning opening 91 is opened and closed. Is executed. When the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c at the time of the stop are in the small hit mode, the game also shifts to the small hit game, and the opening / closing operation of the second big winning opening 92 is executed. In one unit game that constitutes a small hit game, the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 repeats the opening for about 0.2 seconds twice, so that the appearance is the same operation as the 2R big hit. It becomes an aspect. As for the small hit game, a plurality of small hit types may be provided as in the special game described above, and variations may be provided in the large winning opening to be opened, the number of times of opening in one unit game, and the opening pattern. The decision can be made based on the special symbol that is a small hit, or by individual lottery, as in the method for determining the type of special game. In addition, among a plurality of modes as a type, an open pattern (a special game with a hit-open pattern in which 2R big hit is easily distinguishable in appearance) is provided in part for easy play. Can be expanded.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, after the end of the special game, as a specific game, a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) or a variable time reduction game (hereinafter “time reduction”) ") Is started. During the probability change, a lottery with a higher probability of jackpot than the normal probability state is performed, and a new special game is generated relatively early. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is continued until the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is a big hit. In the case of 15R jackpot, the probability change may or may not be started after the end of the special game. In the case of 2R jackpot, the probability change is always started after the end of the special game. However, as a modified example, a 2R big hit without any probability change may be provided. In addition, the total of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 or the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 variation display reaches a predetermined end condition number of times, for example, 100 times, in the probability variation period and the short time period. May be continued. During the time reduction, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened.

  During the time reduction of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific games, is performed. The easy entry state is a state in which the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 is enhanced by executing the shortening of the normal symbol, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the open extension of the normal electric accessory. The normal symbol time reduction is a state in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened from the normal state. The probability variation of the open lottery is a state in which the winning probability of the open lottery is higher than the normal state. The opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory is a state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is longer than the normal state. As described above, in the easy entry state, the possibility that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per certain time increases as compared to the normal state increases, and the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 also increases. There is a high possibility that the number of balls entering the 2-start winning prize opening 63 will increase. Therefore, due to the short time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 and the easy entry state, the chance to obtain a winning ball by entering the second start winning opening 63 increases during that period. As a result, it is possible to continue playing with little loss of possession.

  In this embodiment, the easy entry state is the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63 by using the three functions of normal symbol time reduction, open lottery probability fluctuation, and normal electric accessory opening extension. Increase. However, as a modified example, it is possible to use one or two of these three functions to increase the ease of entering the second start winning opening 63. Thus, even if only a part of the three functions is used, it is possible to improve the ease of entering the second start winning prize port 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches according to a gaming state at least any one of three functions by the period to implement and the period which does not implement.

  When a small hit occurs for the first special symbol 192, a limited variation pattern table (not shown) is referred to as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. At this time, the limited variation pattern table of the first special symbol 192 is referred to in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped, and the variation pattern is selected. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed as the off symbol α, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 10 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. In addition, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed with the off symbol β, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 20 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. Thereby, since the special effect can be executed in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped at, the range of the design of the effect can be widened. Hereinafter, depending on the situation, an effect performed using the limited variation pattern table is referred to as a limited variation pattern effect.

  When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, the symbol called the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 for a predetermined time. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided in the special symbol display device 53. In this embodiment, the two lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to express the variation display of the normal symbol, and which lamp is the final one. The lottery result of a normal symbol is represented by whether or not it stops with the light on. When the normal symbol variation display stops in a predetermined hit state after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63 is expanded for a predetermined time. In addition, the term “lamp” in this embodiment has a meaning including LEDs and the like.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect symbol display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect symbol display device 60, and decoration. A large number of game effect lamps (LEDs, etc., not shown) are provided inside the center ornament 64 and play a role of production by blinking or the like. Further, the center decoration 64 is provided with movable effect members 93 and 94, which constitute an effect gimmick.

  The first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game is provided above the first special symbol display device 70, and the second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game is displayed as the second special symbol display. The universal symbol holding lamp 22 provided above the device 71 and corresponding to the normal symbol variation is provided below the normal symbol display device 59.

  Each of the first special figure hold lamp 20 and the second special figure hold lamp 21 is composed of two lamps, and the lottery value hold for each of the first game and the second game is held depending on the number of lights or the number of blinks. Display a number. The number of lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is the number of lottery results won in the first start winning opening 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game. Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed yet. The number of lottery values held in the second special figure holding lamp 21 is the number of lottery results won in the second start winning opening 63 while any of the second special symbols 193 is changing or during the execution of the special game. Indicates the number of winning balls that have not yet been changed.

  In other words, if the previously performed symbol variation has not ended, the variation start condition is not satisfied, and when the symbol variation ends, the variation start condition is satisfied, and the lottery result stored on hold ( Based on the result of the pending lottery), a new symbol variation will be started. In the case of the present embodiment, since the second game is preferentially executed as described above, all of the symbol variations corresponding to the reserved lottery result of the second special symbol 193 are all for the first special symbol 192. It is also a variable start condition that all the pending lottery results have been consumed.

  The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lighting or blinking. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol has not yet been executed. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface of the upper part of the upper ball tray 15 and is located near the center of the upper ball dish 15 in the left-right direction.

  The operation button 82 is operated by the player when the button effect is executed, and exhibits a function of giving the player a feeling that he / she participates in the game effect or the lottery. As the button effect, for example, during the reach effect that is performed in the process of displaying the decorative symbol, “Push”, “Let's hit repeatedly”, “Long press” along with the symbol of the operation button 82 in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. ”Or a video of an indicator indicating the remaining time is displayed, and when the player operates the operation button 82 in accordance with this, an effect such that the character gives a comment or an ally character attacks the enemy character. There is an effect to perform.

  Although the operation of the operation button 82 is normally disabled, it is a button operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 82 is enabled during the button production. The button operation effective period is a predetermined time set in advance. It is also possible to perform a vibration effect by vibrating the operation button 82 by combining the operation button 82 with a vibration motor (not shown).

At the bottom of the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b1) and (b2), a first hold number display unit 196 indicating the number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the first game, Then, a second hold number display section 197 indicating the number of hold of the success / failure lottery value in the second game is displayed. By the way, with regard to the hold display, when the number of hold of the first game and the second game increases, the display changes sequentially with reference to the left side (left side in FIG. 7A) as seen from each player. The hold display on the first start winning opening 62 side (first game) that wins many times during normal games is displayed on the reference side (left side), and the second start winning port 63 side (second game) that rarely wins during normal games. Is displayed on the right. This is because it can be expected that the player can easily grasp the normal hold state intuitively. Note that a normal decorative symbol corresponding to the display content of the normal symbol display device 59 may be provided separately from the normal symbol display device 59. In this case, for example, the effect symbol display device 60 can be used.
<Outline of rear and electrical configuration of pachinko machines>

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. As shown in FIG. 2, a set base 39 having a mechanism for guiding or collecting game balls is attached to the back of the front frame 12, and a power source is connected to the entire gaming machine below the set base 39. And a payout control board 45 for controlling the gaming machine frame side are attached. In addition, on the back of the game board, various effects such as a liquid crystal unit 42 (production symbol display device 60) based on information received from the main board 102 for overall control of the whole game and information input from the main board 102, etc. A sub-board 104 for controlling the operation of the apparatus is attached at a position corresponding to the opening of the set base 39.

  The set base 39 is connected to a prize ball tank 44 for storing a prize ball in the upper part thereof, a prize ball passage for rectifying and guiding a game ball stored in the prize ball tank 44, and stored in the prize ball tank 44. The payout unit 43 that can discharge the discharged balls downward in units of one ball, and the game balls that have flowed down from the payout unit 43 as prize balls discharge to the ball tray (upper ball tray 15 or lower ball tray 16). As shown in FIG. 2, the passage is formed and arranged in an inverted L shape from the upper side of the game board to the right side of the rear view, and an opening having an appropriate width is provided at a position corresponding to the center of the rear side of the game board. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the power supply unit 48 is provided on the lower left side of the gaming machine as viewed from the rear, and AC power supplied from the outside of the gaming machine is supplied to the entire gaming machine (a control device including the main board 102 and the sub board 104, and the liquid crystal unit 42 Etc.) are converted, generated and supplied to various voltages used in the production device. On the right side of the power supply unit 48, a power switch 40 composed of a tilt switch for shutting off the power supplied from the power supply unit 48 to each part of the gaming machine is provided so that it does not turn off even if the game ball falls directly. It is provided to turn on when tilted to the side (when the switch is pushed down from the center of the switch).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the payout control board 45 is provided in the lower right side of the gaming machine as viewed from the back. The payout control board 45 mainly controls the payout unit 43 in accordance with an instruction relating to payout from the main board 102 or an external loan request. And a firing control function for controlling the launching device so as to launch a game ball to the game area with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the launching handle 17, and a CPU / ROM / RWM (lead An input / output circuit or the like is provided as appropriate mainly with a write memory (hereinafter abbreviated).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 102 is provided at the lower center in the rear view of the game board 50, and mainly a lottery process based on winning in the first start winning opening 62 and the second starting winning opening 63, etc. It is equipped with central control functions for the entire gaming machine, such as processing related to the game machine's launching, processing to output control commands (control commands), gaming state information, etc. to the sub-board 104, the payout control board 45, etc. In the same manner as the above-described payout control board 45, a CPU, a ROM, a RWM, and an input / output circuit are provided as appropriate.

  The sub-board 104 is integrally provided with the liquid crystal unit 42 at the upper center of the game board as viewed from the rear as shown in FIG. 2, and mainly controls the display content in the liquid crystal unit 42 (the effect symbol display device 60). Similar to the main board 102 and the payout control board 45, a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and an appropriate input / output circuit are provided. Since the sub-board 104 has a function of controlling an image, in addition to the main CPU for the sub-board, a CPU dedicated to image control for controlling the VDP for images and VDP is also mounted.

The main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the sub board 104 constitute a game control apparatus 100. Details of the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the sub board 104 will be described later. As for the sub-board 104, a main sub-board (sub-main board 301 in this embodiment) responsible for the main function of effect control and a sub-sub-board specialized for a specific effect function such as image creation (this implementation). In the example, it is divided into a sub-sub board 302), but the term “sub-board” is a general term for these. Details of the sub main board 301 and the sub sub board 302 will be described later. 2 is provided with an external relay terminal board 49 that relays signals from the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the like to devices outside the pachinko gaming machine 10.
<Outline of main functional blocks and functions of pachinko machines>

  FIG. 3 shows the game control device 100 and the input / output devices for the game control device 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment by functional blocks. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start winning port 62, a second starting winning port 63, a first big winning port 91, a second big winning port 92, a general winning port 72, an operating port 68, a first. 1 special symbol display device 70, second special symbol display device 71, production symbol display device 60, normal symbol display device 59, operation button 82, speaker 19, and game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected to each other. Allows transmission and reception of control signals. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 includes a main substrate 102 as a main control device that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub substrate as a sub-control device that controls design effects and the like. 104 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared. Note that the payout control board 45 that actually exists as part of the functions of the game control device 100 and the functions of the parts controlled by the payout control board 45 are not different from general ones. The description and explanation will be omitted, and necessary parts will be explained as appropriate.

In addition, configurations (particularly various functional means and functional parts) described as blocks in the block diagram in this embodiment include those corresponding to functions realized by the CPU, ROM, and RWM. ing.
<Details of electrical configuration of pachinko machines>

  Next, main ones of the above-described electrical configurations (see FIGS. 2 and 3) will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a power supply board 251, a payout control board 45, a main board 102, and a sub board 104. The payout control board 45 and the like are connected to the power supply board 251. The payout control board 45 is connected to the main board 102, the gaming ball lending device connection terminal board 252, the handle connection board 253, and the like. The main board 102 is connected to the game board connection board 254 and the effect interface A. A substrate (not shown) or the like is connected. A symbol display board 256 is connected to the game board connection board 254.

  Here, the power supply board 251 is provided in the power supply unit 48 described above. Although not shown, the payout control board 45 is also connected to a status display unit used for displaying the type of error, a card unit for executing monetary processing related to ball lending and ball lending processing, and the like. . Furthermore, a game ball lending device connection terminal board is connected to a ball operation board (not shown) used for ball operation. A touch switch (not shown) of a launching device, a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are connected to the handle connection board 253. In addition to the symbol display board 256, the game board connection board 254 includes the above-described passage detection device 69, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the winning detection device 78 of the first big winning opening 91, the big winning opening solenoid 80, A winning detection device 79 for the two major winning ports 92, a large winning port solenoid 81, a general winning detection device 73, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor (not shown), and the like are connected. Further, the symbol display board 256 is provided in the above-described special symbol display device 53, and the symbol display board 256 is provided with a first special symbol display device 70 and a second special symbol display device 71. ing.

  The effect interface A board described above relays the main board 102 and other devices, and the effect interface A board is connected to the sub board 104 and the effect interface B board (not shown). Further, the liquid crystal unit 42 is connected to the sub-board 104.

  The effect interface B board relays the effect interface A board or the sub board 104 and other devices. Although not shown, the effect interface B board is a plastic frame connection board and various frame illuminations. A board, various frame motors, various electric decoration boards of the center decoration 64, various movable body motors of the movable effect members 93 and 94, and the like are connected. Here, the frame motor is used to drive a movable effect member (not shown) provided in the gaming machine frame.

  Connected to the plastic frame connection board are the dish illumination connection board 259 provided on the upper ball dish 15 and the lower ball dish 16, and the lower speaker connection board 260 among the various speaker connection boards connected to the various speakers 19. In addition, the effect button substrate 261 is connected to the dish illumination connection substrate 259. The effect button substrate 261 is provided in a button device provided with an operation button 82, and a switch (not shown) for detecting that the operation button is pressed or an operation button light emitter 82a (not shown). ) Etc. are installed.

  Next, the configuration of the power supply board 251 and the main board 102 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device is mounted on the main board 102. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. In addition, a certain RWM 503 and various circuits (not shown) such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. As the ROM 502, a built-in one and an external one may be used in combination.

  The RWM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply board 251 even after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off and data can be retained (backed up). The RWM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. In addition to a memory and an area (not shown), a backup area 503a is provided.

  The backup area 503a has a stack pointer, each register, I / O when the power is shut down (when power is cut off) due to a power failure (including a power failure due to an instantaneous voltage drop). This is an area for storing values such as O. When power is turned on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off based on information in the backup area 503a. The previous state is restored. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed at the time of power-off by an NMI interrupt process (power-off process), and restoration of each value written to the backup area 503a is executed in a control-start process at power-on. A power interruption signal from a power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 (described later) of the power supply board 251 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) 504 of the CPU 501 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power interruption signal is input to the CPU 501, the NMI interrupt process as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  In the payout control board 45, the CPU 511 that is an arithmetic device includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and an RWM 513 that is used as a work memory and the like.

  The RWM 513 on the payout control board 45 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power board 251 even after the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shut off, like the RWM 503 on the main board 102. The RWM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The backup area 513a is an area for storing the stack pointer, registers, I / O, and other values when the power is cut off when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. Based on the information in the backup area 513a, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored to the state before the power is shut off. Writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is shut off by the NMI interrupt process, and restoration of each value written to the backup area 513a is executed in the main process when the power is turned on. As with the CPU 501 of the main board 102, a power failure signal is also input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 from the power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure signal is sent to the CPU 511. When input, an NMI interrupt process as a process at the time of power failure is immediately executed.

  The sub board 104 includes a sub main board 301 and a sub sub board 302. Among these, the sub-main board 301 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RWM 523, an input port 527, an output port 528, a bus line (not shown), and the like. The output side of the main board 102 is connected to the input side of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RWM 523, output port 528, and the like are connected to the output side of the input port 527. Further, the sub main board 301 is provided with a sound control circuit 820 for sound force control described later.

  The sub-sub board 302 includes a video RWM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 530, an output port 529, a bus line (not shown), and the like. The input side of the input port 527 is connected to the output side of the sub main board 301, and the output side of the input port 530 is connected to the video RWM 524, the character ROM 525, the image controller 526, and the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the sub main board 301 controls the display of the effect symbol display device 60 based on the effect control command (command) for symbol display transmitted from the main substrate 102. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RWM 523 is for temporarily storing work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. Memory.

  The video RWM 524 of the sub-sub board 302 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the effect symbol display device 60, and the display contents of the effect symbol display device 60 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RWM 524. . The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. The image controller 526 adjusts the timing of the CPU 521, the video RWM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RWM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. The design is displayed on the effect design display device 60 by superimposing the designs in the order of the layers in which the priorities are determined.

  The power supply board 251 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. And. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operating voltages to the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in a predetermined voltage supplied from the outside, and supplies a predetermined amount of voltage for driving various switches, motors, logic circuits, etc. to the main board 102, the payout control board 45, and the like. And supply.

  The power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal to the NMI terminal 504 of the CPU 501 of the main board 102 and the NMI terminal 514 of the payout control board 45 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 monitors a DC stable voltage (for example, 30 volts) that is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 541, and if this voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the occurrence of a power failure (power shutdown) is detected. The power interruption signal is output to the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 by judging. By the output of the power interruption signal, the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 541 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, to a normal value for a time sufficient for execution of the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage becomes less than the predetermined voltage. Configured to maintain. Therefore, the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  Note that the power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 can be disposed in a part other than the power supply board 251. For example, a power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 may be formed on the main board 102, and a power interruption signal may be input from the power failure monitoring circuit unit 542 to the non-maskable interrupt terminal (not shown) of the CPU 501 on the main board 102. It is also possible to omit the input of the power interruption signal to the payout control board 45.

The initialization switch circuit unit 543 outputs an RWM erase signal for clearing backup data to the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 when the initialization switch 544 is pressed by, for example, a game hall clerk at power-on. It has a circuit to do. When the RWM erase signal is input when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 clear the data in the respective backup areas 503a and 513a.
<Functional configuration of main board and sub board>

  Next, the main board 102 and the sub board 104 will be described from a functional side. As shown in FIG. 5, the main board 102 in the present embodiment is a ball determination unit 110, a first lottery unit 126, a second lottery unit 128, a general drawing lottery unit 136, a holding control unit 116, and a main display control unit 118. , Condition holding means 176, special game control means 120, specific game execution means 122, opening / closing control means 124, small hit game control means 330, advance information notification means 157, and command transmission means 332.

  On the other hand, the sub-board 104 in this embodiment is constituted by the sub-main board 301 and the sub-sub-board 302 as described above. Of these, the sub-main board 301 is the pattern storage means 130 as shown in FIG. , Symbol mode determining means 131, effect determining means 132, and effect display control means 134. The sub main board 301 includes command receiving means 304 and effect mode transmitting means 305. Further, the sub-board 104 is provided with sound control means 312 for controlling speaker output and the like, and light control means 313 for controlling game effect lamp output and the like.

  Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub main board 301 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub main board 301 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub main board 301.

  However, since data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub main board 301 is unidirectional from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301, the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. Each component is arranged on the main board 102 and the sub main board 301. As described above, since the one-way transmission of data from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 is maintained, data can be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub main board 301 to the configuration included in the main board 102. In addition, no data transmission can be requested. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 102 cannot be referred to from the sub main board 301 unless the main board 102 unilaterally transmits the information to the sub main board 301.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the sub sub board 302 includes an effect mode receiving unit 308, an effect executing unit 309, and the like, as in the sub main board 301.
<< Main functions of main board >>

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball won the second start winning opening 63. Judge that When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The first lottery means 126 for executing the first lottery corresponding to entering the first start winning opening 62 is the first lottery value acquiring means 112, the first winning / failing determining means 113, the first pattern determining means 114, the first 1 design determination means 320 is included. The second lottery means 128 for executing the second lottery corresponding to the ball entering the second start winning opening 63 is the second lottery value acquiring means 115, the second winning / failing determining means 117, the second pattern determining means 119, the second 2 symbol determination means 322 is included. The result of the first lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 192 in the first special symbol display device 70, and in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60 in the form of variable display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c. Indicated by The result of the second lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, the form of variable display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c. Indicated by

  When the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 start the symbol variation, the lottery result corresponding to the symbol variation is transmitted to the effect determining unit 132 together with the symbol variation control command.

  The first lottery value acquisition unit 112 acquires a random number value as the first winning / no-win lottery value for the first lottery when the first start winning opening 62 is entered. The second lottery value acquisition unit 115 acquires a random number value as the second winning / no-win lottery value for the second lottery when the player enters the second start winning opening 63. For example, the values acquired as the first winner / lottery value and the second winner / lottery value for the winner lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. In the present embodiment, the random numbers acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value are a hardware random number (built-in random number generated inside the CPU 501) sharing one generating device configured by hardware. It is generated by a two-stage random number generation means that calculates (adds) a software random number (soft random number) extracted by a software random number generation program (a counter or the like that is updated every interrupt). Incidentally, if the acquisition timings are exactly the same, the hardware random number value based on the first start winning opening and the hardware random number value based on the second starting winning opening are acquired the same value. Therefore, it is designed so that only one random number acquisition system fails and does not have an unexpected game probability. The value acquired by the first lottery value acquisition unit 112 and the second lottery value acquisition unit 115 as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is temporarily held by the holding control unit 116. However, the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are suspended within a range not exceeding the predetermined retention upper limit number retained by the suspension control means 116.

The first winning / failing determining means 113 executes a determining whether or not to shift to the special game or the small hit game based on the first winning / losing lottery value. The second success / failure determination means 117 executes a failure determination to determine whether or not to shift to the special game or the small hit game based on the second winning / failure lottery value. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 hold a success / failure determination table referred to in the determination of success / failure.
<< Numerical numbers related to the lottery >>

  FIG. 8 shows a correspondence between a random number per special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “success / random number”) that is a random value serving as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value and the lottery result. The success / failure determination table in this figure associates determination results of big hits, small hits, and outliers with winning / failure lottery values. Depending on the respective range settings, The probability of success / failure is determined. The first hit determination unit 113 and the second hit determination unit 117 (see FIG. 5) refer to the determination table of FIG. In both the first lottery performed by the first winning / failing determination unit 113 and the second lottery performed by the second winning / failing determination unit 117, a big hit is made only when the winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of “63239 to 63402” in normal times. When the probability changes, the range of the big hit is expanded, and not only when the winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of “63239 to 63402” but also when the lottery falls within the range of “63403 to 64878”. Thus, the range corresponding to the big hit changes according to the gaming state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the success / failure lottery values are “0 to 63238” and “65535”, there is a genuine deviation that does not correspond to the big hit range and the small hit range. That is, the lottery result corresponding to the upper limit value “65535” and the range from “0” to “06328” that is the lower limit value of the random number value range are different.

  Further, in the case where the winning lottery value is “64879 to 65429”, the lottery result is a small hit only in the first lottery, and the lottery result is lost in the second lottery. Further, in the case where the success / failure lottery value is “65430 to 65534”, the lottery result is a small hit in both the first lottery and the second lottery. In other words, the first lottery has a wider range corresponding to the small hit than the second lottery, and the small win is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, the case where it does not correspond to the big hit is defined as a deviation in a broad sense, but since the game nature that assigns the lottery result of the small hit to a part of the broad sense of deviation is adopted, the explanation is concise. Therefore, here, only genuine detachment is referred to as “detachment” in a narrow sense.

  In this way, a group consisting of consecutive numbers for each lottery result is formed in the numerical range of the random numbers. For example, in the first lottery, as shown in FIG. 8, the numerical value range “0-63238” is the first outlier group, “63239-63402” is the first jackpot group, and “63403-64878” is The second big hit group, “64879-65534” is the small hit group, and “65535” is the second outlier group.

  The number of random numbers corresponding to the first loss is 63239. Furthermore, the number of random numbers corresponding to jackpot 1 is 164, and the number of random numbers corresponding to jackpot 2 is 1476. The big hit probability at the normal probability in the first game is 164/65536, and the big hit probability at the high probability is 1640 (= 1476 + 164) / 65536. Further, the number of random numbers corresponding to the small hit is 656, and the small hit probability is 656/65536.

  Further, as described above, the success / failure random number can take a value in the range of “0 to 65535”. In this embodiment, the failure / randomness number is a built-in random number (hardware random number) in the numerical range of “0 to 65535”. And a soft random number (software random number) per special symbol in the numerical range of “0 to 65520”. The built-in random number is a value extracted from the built-in random number table. In the built-in random number table, numerical values in a predetermined range (for example, “0 to 65535”) are arranged in an arbitrary order, and a count value is incremented by 1 by hardware (counter circuit) using a clock input to the CPU 501. Each time a numerical value arbitrarily arranged in the built-in random number table becomes an acquisition target according to the arrangement order regardless of the magnitude relation of the numerical values. Then, the numerical values in the acquired internal random number table are extracted and used for calculation with the soft random numbers. It can be said that such a built-in random number is a random number generated by a random number generation device including a hardware configuration.

On the other hand, the software random number is a random number generated by a random number generation device having a software configuration in which numerical values arranged in ascending order or descending order are obtained by adding one count value for each interrupt by a programmed counter. It can be said. In this embodiment, the random number of soft random numbers per special symbol is “65521” which is a prime number, and the software random number added to the built-in random number as the addition source is more than the built-in random number. The random value range (the size of the random number) is set small. In addition, the generation of the random number is not limited to simply adding the built-in random number and the software random number, but for example, adding or adding / subtracting / adding / subtracting a predetermined number is performed. , Another calculation may be used.
<< Numerical numbers related to symbol lottery >>

  The first symbol determination means 320 and the second symbol determination means 322 shown in FIG. 5 separately obtain the above-described symbol lottery value (design random number per special symbol; hereinafter, also referred to as “symbol random number”) and the above-described determination of success / failure. Based on the result, the stop symbol is determined at the start of symbol variation. The first symbol determination means 320 and the second symbol determination means 322 hold a plurality of symbol determination tables that are referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol. The first symbol determination unit 320 and the second symbol determination unit 322 refer to different symbol determination tables depending on the determination result.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a symbol determination table. FIG. 9A is a table that is referred to when the determination result is a big hit, FIG. 9B is a table that is referred to when the determination result is out of order, and FIG. This table is referred to when the determination result is a small hit. The first symbol determination means 320 and the second symbol determination means 322 refer to the symbol determination table of this diagram in symbol determination. Each symbol determination table defines the correspondence between the special symbols represented by the symbols α and β other than the numbers and characters “0” to “9” and the first symbol lottery value or the second symbol lottery value. ing. Each type of special symbol is associated with the success / failure determination result of big hit, small hit, and out of order, odd numbers correspond to big hits, even numbers correspond to small hits, and symbols α and β are out of place. Correspond.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, special symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” that are odd numbers among the special symbols “0” to “9” are associated with the jackpot. . Among them, the special symbol “7” indicates a 15R jackpot with certainty. The first symbol lottery value is associated with “0-399”, and the second symbol lottery value is associated with “0-574”. It is done. The special symbol “3” indicates a 2R jackpot with certainty. The first symbol lottery value is associated with “400 to 599”, and the second symbol lottery value is associated with “575 to 599”. Special symbols “1”, “5”, and “9” indicate 15R big hits without any probability change, and both the first symbol lottery value and the second symbol lottery value are associated with “600 to 759” and the special symbol “1”. The special symbol “5” is associated with “760-914”, and the special symbol “9” is associated with “915-999”.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the symbol α is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0-479”, and the symbol β is associated with the symbol lottery value range “480-999”.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, the special symbols “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that are even numbers among the special symbols “0” to “9” are associated with the small hits. Yes. The special symbol “0” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0 to 199”, the special symbol “2” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “200 to 399”, and the special symbol “4” is the symbol lottery. The special symbol “6” is associated with the value range “400 to 599”, the special symbol “6” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “600 to 799”, and the special symbol “8” is the symbol lottery value range “800 to 999”. Is associated with.

  Here, the symbols corresponding to the symbols α and β are used for the following effects control. That is, when a small hit occurs for the first special symbol 192, the limited variation pattern table is referred to as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. At this time, the limited variation pattern table of the first special symbol 192 is referred to in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped, and the variation pattern is selected. For example, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed as the off symbol α, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 10 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. In addition, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped and displayed with the off symbol β, the variation pattern is selected according to the limited frequency table for 20 times as the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 after the end of the small hit game. Thereby, since the special effect can be executed in a different manner depending on which symbol the second special symbol 193 is stopped at, the range of the design of the effect can be widened. Hereinafter, depending on the situation, an effect performed using the limited variation pattern table is referred to as a limited variation pattern effect.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols α and β are both associated with the limited variation pattern effect, but are not associated with the limited variation pattern effect (eg, “-” (hyphen)). May be added. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to set the occurrence probability of the limited variation pattern effect in the case of the deviation more finely. For example, by setting the ratio of the symbol lottery value of the symbol “-” to be sufficiently larger than the ratio of the symbol α and the symbol β, it is possible to realize the game control that the limited variation pattern effect is not executed in most cases of deviation. .

  Also, in this embodiment, when the result of the lottery is a big hit, the special value (non-probable variation) that does not change with certainty is not added to the upper limit value “999” in the numerical range of the above-described symbol random number. Assigned. In addition, the lottery result of the non-probable variation symbol may be assigned to the lower limit “0”, and the lottery result of the non-probable variation symbol may be assigned to both the upper limit value and the lower limit value.

  The above-described symbol lottery is performed by software random numbers, and the random number generation process is simplified as compared with the winning lottery using both software random numbers and hardware random numbers. This is because the lottery is likely to be a subject of fraud, whereas the symbol lottery is not subject to fraud compared to the lottery, so the crystal oscillator required to generate hardware random numbers This is because a configuration that does not require the use of such components is used.

In addition, as described above, a group composed of numerical values that are consecutive for each lottery result is formed in the numerical range of the design random numbers. For example, in the first lottery, in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9A, numerical ranges “0 to 399”, “400 to 599”, “600 to 759”, “760 to 914”. ”And“ 915-999 ”are groups associated with the special symbols“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, and“ 9 ”, respectively. For the limited variation pattern effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the numerical range “0 to 479” is a group associated with the symbol α, and “480 to 999” is the symbol. It is a group associated with β. Further, in the case of a deviation, the numerical ranges “0 to 199”, “200 to 399”, “400 to 599”, “600 to 799”, and “800 to 999” are special symbols “0”, Each group is associated with “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”.
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  Returning to FIG. 5, the first pattern determining means 114 separately acquires a variation pattern in which a variation process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect symbol display device 60 is determined. Is determined from a plurality of fluctuation patterns. The second pattern determining means 119 has a plurality of variation patterns in which a symbol variation display process to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect symbol display device 60 is determined based on a second pattern lottery value separately acquired. Determine from the variation pattern. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 each hold or share a plurality of variation pattern tables as variation pattern selection criteria to be referred to for determining the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern, a variation time from a variation start to a stop when the special symbol is variably displayed is determined, and has various variation times depending on the type. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses. The plurality of variation pattern tables are determined so that the variation time selection tendency (the trend related to the variation display time of the variation pattern to be selected) is different as the correspondence relationship between the variation pattern and the lottery value.

  The plurality of variation pattern tables include a limited variation pattern table that is a selection criterion that is different from the other variation pattern tables in the tendency of the effect contents. In the limited variation pattern table, when the first special symbol 192 determined by the first symbol determining means 320 corresponds to the small hit, it is referred to in a limited period after the end of the small hit game.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing the variation pattern table. The first pattern determining unit 114 or the second pattern determining unit 119 refers to the variation pattern for deviation shown in FIG. 10A when the result of the determination is wrong. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 refer to the variation pattern table of this figure in variation pattern determination. When the determination result is a 15R jackpot, the fluctuation pattern table for 15R jackpot shown in FIG. 10B is referred to. When the determination result is 2R big hit or small hit, the variation pattern table for 2R big hit and small hit shown in FIG. 10C is referred.

  In FIG. 10A, the pattern lottery value “0 to 2599” is associated with the super reach “super 1”, and the pattern lottery value “2600 to 4999” is associated with the super reach “super 2”. It has been. The pattern lottery value “5000 to 49999” is associated with any variation pattern of “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach”. As described above, when the determination result is out of order, any of super reach, normal reach, and no reach may be selected. In the variation pattern table for loss, particularly when a variation pattern of “no reach” is selected, a different table is referred to so that a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the normal state is selected in the short time state. Further, the variation pattern table for loss is defined so that the column to be referred to is different for each number of reservations, and details of the normal state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In FIG. 10B, the super lot of “Super 1” is associated with the pattern lottery value “0 to 23519”, and the super reach of “Super 2” is associated with the pattern lottery value “23520 to 47039”. It has been. The pattern lottery value “47040 to 48999” is associated with the reach of “normal 1”, and the pattern lottery value “4900 to 49999” is associated with the reach of “normal 2”. As described above, when the determination result is 15R big hit, the variation pattern with reach is selected.

  In FIG. 10C, the pattern lottery value “0-23999” is associated with the super reach “super 3”, and the pattern lottery value “24000-49999” is associated with the normal reach “normal 3”. ing. As described above, when the determination result is 2R big hit or small hit, “Super 3” or “Normal 3” is selected with a probability of about 50%.

  The pattern lottery described above is performed by software random numbers as in the case of the symbol lottery, and the random number generation process is simplified as compared with the acceptance lottery using both software random numbers and hardware random numbers. This is similar to the symbol lottery, where the winning lottery is likely to be subject to fraud, whereas the pattern lottery is less likely to be subject to fraud than the winning lottery, so a hardware random number is generated for the pattern lottery. This is because it is possible to eliminate the use of parts such as a crystal oscillator necessary for the above.

  In addition, as described above, a group of numerical values that are continuous for each lottery result is formed in the numerical range of the variable pattern lottery values (hereinafter also referred to as “variable pattern random numbers”). In the case of a loss, as shown in FIG. 10A, the pattern lottery values “0 to 2599”, “2600 to 4999”, and “5000 to 49999” are the “super 1” group, “ The group of “Super 2”, “Normal 1”, “Normal 2”, and “No reach” are associated with each other. Further, in the case of 15R big hit, as shown in FIG. 10B, the pattern lottery values “0-23519”, “23520-47039”, “47040-48999”, and “49000-49999” Each of “Super 1”, “Super 2”, “Normal 1”, and “Normal 2” reach is associated with each other. Further, in the case of 2R big hit or small hit, as shown in FIG. 10C, the pattern lottery values “0-23999” and “240000-49999” are respectively the reach of “Super 3” and “Normal 3”. Are associated groups.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the variation pattern table for loss in detail. In the fluctuation pattern table 210a of this figure, the range of the pattern lottery value associated with the fluctuation pattern is different for each number of holds. Specifically, the smaller the number of holds, the wider the range of pattern lottery values assigned to variation patterns with a relatively long variation time, and the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time will be selected is increased. . Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer as the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is smaller. Therefore, when the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is less than a predetermined number, for example, 1 to 2, the selection probability of the variation pattern having a long variation time becomes higher than usual, and the variation time is increased. It tends to be relatively long.

  In the first column 212a, a pattern lottery value range and a variation pattern in the case where the number of results held by the first lottery 144 and the number of results held by the second lottery 146 are 1 are shown. Correspondence is shown. Similarly, in the second column 214aa, the third column 216a, and the fourth column 218aa, the number of results held by the first lottery by the first holding unit 144 or the number of results held by the second lottery by the second holding unit 146 are respectively stored. The correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern in the cases of 2, 3, and 4 is shown. That is, it can be considered that the first column 212a, the second column 214aa, the third column 216a, and the fourth column 218aa indicate the variation pattern table for each number of holds. In this figure, an example will be described in which a plurality of variation patterns that can be selected at the time of deviation are classified into five types according to variation time, but actually, a plurality of variation effect patterns are prepared for each of those classifications, This is equivalent to the fact that dozens of types of variation effect patterns are associated with the lottery value ranges for the respective categories.

  The first range 222 includes any of the first column 212a, the second column 214aa, the third column 216a, and the fourth column 218aa as a variation pattern when the lottery value corresponds to a pattern lottery value from 0 to 2599. A super reach variation pattern of “super 1” is associated. The second range 224 includes any of the first column 212a, the second column 214aa, the third column 216a, and the fourth column 218aa as a variation pattern when the lottery value corresponds to a pattern lottery value from 2600 to 4999. A super reach variation pattern of “super 2” is associated. Thus, in the case of a pattern lottery value with a lottery value from 0 to 2599 and a pattern lottery value with a lottery value from 2600 to 4999, a variation pattern with the same variation time is selected regardless of the number of holdings.

  The third range 226 includes normal reach in the first column 212a, the second column 214aa, the third column 216a, and the fourth column 218aa as a variation pattern when the lottery value corresponds to a pattern lottery value from 5000 to 49999. The three types of variation patterns “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach” are associated with each other. However, the range of pattern lottery values associated with each variation pattern varies depending on the number of holds. In the first column 212a, the sizes of the lottery value ranges to which “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach” are associated are approximately equal to each other, and ranges in which 5000 to 49999 are divided into approximately three equal portions are associated. Yes. On the other hand, in the second column 214aa, the size of the lottery value range associated with each of “normal 1” and “normal 2” is slightly smaller than the lottery value range associated with “no reach”. In addition, in the third column 216a, the size of the lottery value range associated with each of “normal 1” and “normal 2” is further reduced, and in the fourth column 218aa, it corresponds to each of “normal 1” and “normal 2”. The size of the lottery value range to be attached is further reduced.

The fluctuation time of “Normal 1” and “Normal 2” may be longer than the fluctuation time of “No reach”, and when “No reach”, the fluctuation time may be shortened like a short time state. Depending on the setting contents of the third range 226, the average variation time will be different. As the number of holds increases from 1 to 2, 3, and 4, the pattern lottery value range of “Normal 1” and “Normal 2” decreases, and conversely, the pattern lottery value range of “out of reach” increases. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes shorter as the number of holds increases, and conversely, the average change time becomes longer as the number of holds decreases. In this way, by using a variation pattern table in which the correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern is different for each number of holdings, control that makes it easy to select a variation pattern with a long variation time when the number of holdings decreases is realized. be able to. Further, as the variation pattern of the decorative symbol 190, a variation pattern that is applied across a plurality of consecutive variations of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 may be set.
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  Returning to FIG. 5, the general drawing lottery means 136 executes a lottery by acquiring a lottery value when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. The result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59. The general symbol lottery means 136 holds a symbol determination table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. The symbol determination table defines the correspondence between the lottery value and the normal symbol, and the normal symbol lottery means 136 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol with reference to the symbol determination table. When the determined stop symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, and after the stop display of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 sets the second start winning opening. 63 normal electric accessories are expanded for a predetermined time. The lottery value of the normal symbol is temporarily held by the hold control means 116. However, the lottery value is held only when the predetermined hold upper limit number held by the hold control means 116 is not exceeded.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. When the symbol variation corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the first lottery is newly executed, the first holding means 144 displays the new first lottery result corresponding to the lottery. Hold until fluctuating display starts. In the present embodiment, the result of the first lottery holds the lottery value with an upper limit of four. When the symbol change corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the second lottery is newly executed, the second holding means 146 displays the result of the new second lottery corresponding to the lottery. Hold until fluctuating display starts. In the present embodiment, the result of the second lottery holds the lottery value with an upper limit of four. The general map holding means 147 holds the general map lottery value acquired by the general map lottery means 136 as a holding ball. These holding numbers are represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the first special figure holding lamp 20, the second special figure holding lamp 21, and the general figure holding lamp 22, respectively. The number of holds by the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146 is also displayed in the display area 194.

  The lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially digested over the lottery value held by the first holding means 144 and the symbol variation is displayed. Therefore, even if the big hit lottery value is held in the first holding means 144, the symbol variation corresponding to the big hit lottery value of the first holding means 144 is not displayed as long as the second holding means 146 holds. Therefore, even if there is a big hit hold in the first holding means 144, there is a possibility that multiple consecutive big hits can be obtained by continuing to hit the second hold means 146 until a big hit hold is entered.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128.

  When the second lottery 146 holds the result of the second lottery, the first special figure control unit 148 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery. On the other hand, the second special figure control means 150 starts the symbol variation display corresponding to the second lottery regardless of whether or not the result of the first lottery is held by the first holding means 144. Thereby, when the lottery value is held by both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially read and the symbol variation is displayed. The In such a case, the lottery value held in the first holding means 144 is not read until the number of holdings in the second holding means 146 becomes zero, and the symbol variation thereof does not start.

  The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. It transmits to the above-mentioned effect display control means 134. When transmitting the variation start command, the determined result determination result, the stop symbol, the value indicating each variation pattern, and the value indicating either the first lottery or the second lottery are produced together with the variation start command. It transmits to the display control means 134. When transmitting the variation stop command, a value indicating the stop symbol is transmitted to the effect display control means 134 together with the variation stop command. Thereby, the fluctuation display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a normal symbol variation display.

  The condition holding means 176 holds a special game operating condition as a condition for shifting to a special game including a plurality of unit games accompanied by opening of the special winning opening. The special game operation condition is a result indicating that the game shifts to the special game in the first lottery or the second lottery, and the content of the condition is that the symbol variation corresponding to the lottery is stopped.

  When the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 results in the transition to the special game, the special game control unit 120 operates the special game when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode. It is determined that the condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the first big winning opening 91. Similarly, the special game control means 120, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 results in the transition to the special game, when the second special symbol 193 is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode It is determined that the special game operation condition is satisfied, and the special game is executed by opening the second big prize opening 92. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is composed of a plurality of unit games with one opening / closing operation as a unit. Special games include a 15R jackpot that repeats a unit game 15 times and a 2R jackpot that repeats a short unit game only twice. In the case of 15R jackpot, the first grand prize port 91 or the second big prize port 92 is basically opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The special game control means 120 ends the special game when the set round number of unit games is exhausted.

  When the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 330 is stopped when the first special symbol 192 is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the small hit game operating condition is satisfied, and the first big winning opening 91 is opened to execute the small hit game. Similarly, when the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 results in the transition to the small hit game, the small hit game control means 330 stops the second special symbol 193 in a predetermined small hit mode. It is determined that the small hit game operating condition is satisfied, and the second big prize opening 92 is opened to execute the small hit game. The small hit game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 is performed a plurality of times, and is constituted by one unit game with two opening / closing operations as a unit. In the small hit game, the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92 is opened only for a short time as in the case of the 2R big winning. The small hit game control means 330 ends the small hit game after executing the unit game once.

  Furthermore, the small hit game control means 330 has a function of notifying the sub main board 301 of the number of consecutive small hits to the sub-main board 301, and the number of times that the small hit game is continuously generated without any gap or big hit. Count and output. It is not limited to notifying the sub main board 301 of the number of consecutive small hits, but whether or not the number of consecutive small hits has reached a predetermined number, or the number of consecutive small hits is set to a predetermined number within a predetermined period. Whether or not it has been reached is determined, and when the number of consecutive small hits reaches a predetermined number, the sub-main board 301 may be notified to that effect.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the state of probability change and short time. The specific game execution means 122 always shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the special game regardless of whether the special game is caused by the result of the first lottery or the second lottery. On the other hand, the transition to the probability variation state after the end of the special game is limited to the case where the symbol determined by the first symbol determination means 320 or the second symbol determination means 322 is a jackpot symbol accompanying the transition to probability variation. The time-short state is continued until the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 reaches a predetermined number of end conditions, for example, 100 times from the end of the special game. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 select a variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. However, in the normal state, the fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is referred to, and the variation time is reduced as the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 decreases. A long fluctuation pattern is likely to appear. On the other hand, the probability variation state is continued until a special game with the next jackpot is executed. During the probability variation state, the probability that the success / failure determination result by the first success / failure determination unit 113 or the second success / failure determination unit 117 is a big hit is maintained at a high value.

  Prior information notifying means 157, when there is a ball entering the first start winning opening 62, the first lottery means 126 for the ball regardless of whether the symbol variation display corresponding to the ball is started. Information indicating the lottery result is transmitted to the sub-main board 301. In addition, when the second start winning opening 63 is entered, the lottery result by the second lottery means 128 is shown for the entered regardless of whether or not the symbol variation display corresponding to the entered is started. Information is transmitted to the sub main board 301. Hereinafter, information indicating the lottery results will be referred to as “hold lottery results”. The holding lottery result includes information indicating whether the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63 is entered, and a hit / miss range / design range / pattern range as a pre-determination result.

  As a modified example, as described above, the probability variation duration is determined so that, for example, the number of variable displays of the first special symbol 192 and / or the second special symbol 193 reaches 100 after the special game ends. It is also possible. Such a method is generally referred to as frequency change probability change or ST, but it is possible to produce an effect in which the effect of the notice is made different according to the remaining number of the probability change continuations. For example, it is conceivable that the notice effect is frequently executed as the remaining number of the probability variation continuation times decreases, or the information reserved in the hold control means 116 is determined in advance and the notice effect is continuously executed.

The opening / closing control means 124 controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. When the normal symbol is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory at the second start winning prize opening 63. In the special game, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the big prize opening solenoid 80 or the big prize opening solenoid 81 to open the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92. In addition, the opening / closing control means 124 performs an opening extension that causes the expansion mechanism of the second start winning opening 63 to be expanded for a longer time than in the normal state in the probability changing state and the short time state after the normal special game.
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  In the sub-main board 301, the command receiving unit 304 receives various commands from the main board 102, and is determined and controlled by a symbol mode determining unit 131, an effect determining unit 132, an effect display control unit 134, and the like as will be described later. The production mode information related to the production mode is transmitted to the sub-sub board 302 via the production mode transmission means 305.

  The pattern storage means 130 provided in the sub-main substrate 301 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 in the variation of the decorative symbol 190 and the display process thereof are determined. The effect pattern is displayed separately from a plurality of variation effect patterns in which the variation process from the variation start to the stop and the variation process in the variation display of the decoration symbol 190 and the variation display of the decoration symbol are displayed, and the degree of expectation for the big hit And a plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the height of the notice before the stop of the variable display.

  The effect determining means 132 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 by the effect display control means 134 according to the result of the first lottery received from the first lottery means 126 or the result of the second lottery received from the second lottery means 128. The contents of the production to be performed are determined. The effect determining unit 132 selects any one of a plurality of variation effect pattern data corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the first pattern determining unit 114 or the second pattern determining unit 119 and selects the pattern storage unit 130. Read from. The effect determination means 132 determines the combination of the stop symbols of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c based on the stop symbol or variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128.

  The stop symbols of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are formed as a combination of three symbols, and are specified when, for example, the determination result of the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 indicates a transition to a special game of 15R big hit. For example, a combination of three symbols such as “777” and “111” is selected. In this case, it is preferable that the same numbers as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are selected as the numbers to be arranged as the decorative symbols 190a to 190c. For example, when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is “7”, the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c are “777”. Or you may make it show the big hit also by the combination of the design in which the specific symbol which shows that it is a hit is at least one of three symbols. A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357” is also selected when the result of the determination is a 2R big hit or a small hit, but the specific combination is not necessarily a combination of three symbols. It does not have to be. When the determination result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination in which three symbols such as “312” and “946” are not arranged, and a specific combination selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. When the determination result is not 15R big hit, and a variation pattern indicating a loss with reach is selected, a combination with only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is selected. . The effect determining unit 132 sends the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c and the decorative symbol variation effect pattern data to the effect display control unit 134.

  In the decorative pattern variation effect pattern data, a decorative symbol variation display mode, that is, a variation process from a variation start to a variation stop and a variation process are defined. The variation effect pattern includes a reach pattern that displays a stop symbol combination that is a hit state or a disagreement mode after a reach state that becomes a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, and a stop pattern that is a slip state without passing a reach state An unreachable pattern that displays the combination is included. In particular, the patterns that go through the reach state include patterns with various short and long fluctuation times. As described above, a reach pattern with a relatively short fluctuation time is called “normal reach” and a reach with a long fluctuation time is used. The pattern is called “super reach”. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects a variation effect pattern of a decorative symbol having the same variation time as that of the special symbol, according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168 and a second effect control means 170. The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing related to sound output (sound) such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 19.

  The first effect control means 168 and the second effect control means 170 use the first lottery result by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery result by the second lottery means 128 as the selected variation effect pattern data. Therefore, the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c are displayed in a variable manner in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60.

  When the second lottery 146 holds the result of the second lottery, the first effect control unit 168 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery. The second effect control means 170 starts the symbol fluctuation display corresponding to the second lottery regardless of whether or not the first lottery result is held by the first holding means 144. As a result, when the lottery value is held by both the first holding means 144 and the second holding means 146, the lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially read out, and the decorative design fluctuates. Is displayed. In such a case, the lottery value held by the first holding unit 144 is not read until the number of holdings of the second holding unit 146 becomes zero, and the variation of the decorative design does not start. Thus, the effect display control means 134 causes the effect symbol display device 60 to display the symbol variation effect including the variation display of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c.

  The effect determination unit 132 stores the pending lottery result notified by the prior information notification unit 157 in a predetermined buffer area. Further, the effect determination means 132 includes a lottery result regarding the change (change display executed at that time) as the main determination result notified from the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 of the main board 102, The notice effect is displayed in accordance with the reserved lottery result notified in advance by the information notification means 157 and stored in the buffer area. Specifically, a notice effect that is a precursor to suggest the presence or absence of a big hit in the result of the pending lottery in which symbol variation is performed at a future time is displayed. The effect determining means 132 executes a predetermined notice lottery for determining whether or not to display the notice effect, and on condition that the notice lottery is won (for example, with a predetermined probability). A notice effect is displayed. Thus, the notice effect set according to the preliminary determination result in the pending lottery result is called “prefetch effect”.

In addition, the effect determining unit 132 is configured to set the number of holds in the first holding unit 144 (hereinafter also referred to as “first holding number”) and the number of holdings in the second holding unit 146 (hereinafter referred to as “first” in the winning information). 2), and the first hold number and the second hold number at the current time point are specified in accordance with the execution state of the symbol variation (that is, the holding state). The effect display control unit 134 displays the first hold number and the second hold number specified by the effect determining unit 132 on the first hold number display unit 196 and the second hold number display unit 197 of the effect symbol display device 60. Display. Further, when the number of holdings is newly specified by the effect determining means 132, the display of the first holding number display unit 196 and the second holding number display unit 197 is sequentially updated.
<< Various patterns for prefetching production >>

  When the above-mentioned pre-reading effect is executed, an effect pattern (including visual and auditory ones) different from the normal effect pattern that appears before that is executed. The specific mode and execution start timing of the production pattern related to the pre-reading production are not uniform and are varied.

  For example, as an example of the pre-reading effect, the one using the hold display on the first hold number display unit 196 or the second hold number display unit 197 shown in FIGS. Furthermore, as a different production pattern (hereinafter referred to as “holding change”) performed in the hold display, a change in the color, shape, or pattern of the hold ball display, or a hold display so that the flash is repeated. What blinks or a combination thereof can be cited. Among these, examples of changing the form of the reserved sphere display include those that change the color of the reserved sphere display to, for example, normally green, but to red or gold at a predetermined timing. In addition, the shape of the holding ball display can be changed from the normal perfect circle shape to various items and person forms related to the production story (all of which include moving images), or the form before the change of hold For example, it is possible to magnify the image while keeping the similar shape. Moreover, as what changes the pattern of a holding ball display, what changes from the display of a normal monochromatic pattern without a pattern to an animal body surface pattern etc. can be illustrated. Further, examples of blinking the hold display include those that vary the blinking cycle.

  Furthermore, the timing of such a holding change is also various, for example, based on the start winning (the detection of a game ball, which may be referred to as “target winning” in the following) that is the target of the holding change. Or, other starting prizes (also referred to as “other prizes” in the following) may be used as a reference. Furthermore, at the timing of the pending change based on other winnings, a change display (hereinafter referred to as “advance fluctuation”) related to a start winning that occurred prior to the target winning (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “preceding winning”). And the like based on the start prize (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “follow-up prize”) generated after the target prize.

  Among these, as the pending change based on the target winning, the effect determining means (not shown) which is a functional means provided in the sub-board 104 determines the target winning based on the preliminary determination result related to the target winning. There is a mode in which the hold change is executed from the beginning of the corresponding hold display. In addition, it is conceivable that the hold display corresponding to the target winning is initially started with a normal hold display pattern, and the hold is changed after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Moreover, the following can be mentioned as a pending change on the basis of the state of a preceding winning prize or a preceding fluctuation. For example, the hold display related to the target winning is started with a normal display pattern, and thereafter, the variable display that was executed when the target winning is generated is ended. Then, the variable display related to the one that has been stored on hold earlier (the one that was stored on the first hold) among the start winning information related to the preceding winning that has been held until then is started. Then, when the hold display related to the target winning is shifted to a hold display that is one lower level (for example, shifted from the 4th to the 3rd hold display), a special display from the normal hold display pattern is displayed. It changes to a pattern.

  Further, as the pending change based on the state of the preceding winnings or the preceding fluctuations, there can be cited those which are executed continuously using the preceding fluctuations and straddling a plurality of fluctuation displays (a plurality of starting winning information). . And the following can be illustrated as an effect pattern of this continuous reservation change. For example, when the hold display related to the target winning is performed at the fourth position (fourth position (leftmost position)) in the first hold number display section 196 in FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2 The display is performed in a color (for example, red) that is different from the color (for example, green) of the normal hold display at another position (for example, the first to third positions). Then, the reservation of the hold proceeds, and the position of the hold display related to the target winning is the right side to the third position, the second position, and the first position (left side in the case of the second hold number display section 197). Each time the shift to, the color of the hold display changes in order of orange, gold, and rainbow.

  Moreover, the following things can be illustrated as a pending | holding change on the basis of the above-mentioned subsequent winning prize. For example, every time a start prize is detected, the above-described effect determination means performs a lottery (holding change execution lottery) as to whether or not to perform a holding change related to the target winning, and the lottery result changes to hold. If it is, regardless of the position where the hold display related to the target winning is displayed, the hold display of the target winning performed at that time is changed to hold. Further, not limited to this, when the hold change execution lottery result indicates that the hold change is performed, the hold display related to the target winning is shifted to a predetermined position (for example, the second position). In addition, it may be possible to change the mode to a different mode. It should be noted that the hold change execution lottery is not limited to each start winning prize, but for example when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, during a specific effect mode or while a predetermined effect is being executed). You may make it carry out only.

  In the present embodiment, the hold display is taken as an example of the effect pattern related to the prefetch effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to control for stopping the effect pattern, for example. It is. And as a mode of control for stopping an effect pattern, for example, an effect (hereinafter referred to as “continuous notice”, including a pseudo one) that is continuous over a plurality of variable displays is executed. In such a case, a lottery for determining whether or not to end the continuous notice is determined based on the lottery result of the pre-read gaming state.

  Regarding the pre-reading effects as exemplified above, it is possible to adopt a configuration for transmitting the type of symbol group of special symbols. That is, as the first special symbol 192 (or the second special symbol 193), for example, a large number of 256 types or the like are set, and the first special symbol display device 70 (or the second special symbol display device 71) is set. A large number of symbols can be distinguished by the difference in the lighting pattern of the constituent LEDs. Then, these many symbols are classified into, for example, 16 types in a manner associated with the result of the lottery determination, and a plurality of groups each including a plurality of symbol groups are formed. Furthermore, a code that can be identified by the sub-main board 301 is assigned to each symbol group, and an effect pattern is designated from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 as the code of the symbol group to which the numerical value obtained by random number lottery belongs Included in the command to be sent. Then, the sub-main board 301 determines which symbol group the command relates to based on the command from the main board 102, and executes the pre-reading effect in association with the result of the lottery determination based on the determination result.

  Here, as the symbol group, for example, a small hit pattern (decorative combination pattern of decorative symbols 190a to 190c, an opening pattern of a big prize opening, etc.), presence / absence of a short time, short time pattern (50 after big hit) , 100 times, until next big hit, etc.) can be considered.

  Note that the command related to the pre-reading effect can be configured to include four pieces of information, that is, whether or not, winning symbol, variation pattern, and number of reserved balls as one set. Furthermore, since the random number, the design random number, and the variation pattern random number are grouped as described above, it is possible to perform communication by including information indicating the group in the command. It should be noted that even if the term “grouping” is replaced with a term such as “blocking” or “grouping”, the technical significance can be the same.

  Further, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the transmission condition of the prefetch command is changed and set according to the situation, and the command transmission according to the transmission condition is performed in the situation where the transmission condition is set. For example, during a big hit (during a special game), only the second special symbol 193 related to the second game is valid, and only the command related to the second special symbol 193 may be transmitted. Also, whether it is a lottery related to the first game or the second game, whether it is a normal game state, or whether it is a specific game state with certainty (or time reduction or electronic Chu support), etc. Depending on the point, etc., it is also possible to switch the tables to be used (for example, a determination table, a symbol determination table, a variation pattern table, etc.).

Note that the hold display is not limited to the gaming state in which the pre-reading effect as described above is performed, but can be performed in a manner according to various other gaming states. For example, when the probability of jackpot lottery is a normal probability and when the probability is a high probability, the display mode of each other is different, when the extension of normal electric equipment is being extended (when the open extension function is in operation) When the opening extension is not performed (when the opening extension function is not activated), it is possible to change the display mode of each other. As a specific mode of the hold display, the shape of the first hold number display unit 196 (or the second hold number display unit 197) is changed from a perfect circle to a shape of a specific character or item. it can. It should be noted that it is possible to delay or speed up the start and end timing of the effect in the hold display mode that varies depending on the gaming state with respect to the timing at which the corresponding gaming state occurs.
<Various commands transmitted from the main board to the sub main board>

  Next, various commands transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 will be described. First, as command transmission timing, during initial screen display, during customer waiting demo (standby demo), at the time of special symbol change start, at the time of special symbol determination, at the time of special symbol determination, at the time of jackpot start demonstration, There are a big hit start demonstration, a big hit middle and big prize opening opening, a big hit middle and big prize winning opening closed, a hit end demonstration, and a big hit end demonstration end. Among these, the initial screen display is a period from when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on until the customer waiting demonstration starts and enters a steady state. In addition, command transmission is performed in any case at the time of start winning, at the time of power failure recovery, and at the time of error detection. Further, command transmission is executed even when the RAM is cleared.

  Among these commands, commands for clearing RAM include commands for effect display initialization, effect LED initialization, and various errors. The effect indicator initialization command is for displaying a predetermined off symbol on the effect symbol display device 60. The effect LED initialization command is to turn on a part of the game effect lamp 90 when communication is normal. The various error commands are used for effect display according to the error state.

  As a customer waiting demo command, there is a customer waiting demo command. This customer waiting demonstration command is for setting the effect symbol display device 60 and the game effect lamp 90 for the customer waiting demonstration and deleting the sound.

  As a command at the time of starting the symbol change of the special symbol, the number of symbols 1 stored, the number of symbols 2 stored, the communication inspection 1, the communication inspection 2, the number of times of production A to Z, the production selection state 0 to 2, the variation additional information, the design 1 production There are commands for pattern, symbol 2 effect pattern, symbol 1 character effect, symbol 2 character effect. The symbol 1 memory number command indicates the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol 192, and the symbol 2 memory number command indicates the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol 193. The communication check 1 command and the communication check 2 command are for confirming whether or not normal communication is being performed. The various commands of the production times A to Z indicate the number of productions according to the above-described limited frequency table, and the various commands of the production selection states 0 to 2 indicate the types of production according to the limited frequency table. Is. The fluctuation additional information command indicates information for adjusting the fluctuation time. The symbol 1 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192, and the symbol 2 effect pattern command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193. Is for. The symbol 1 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the first special symbol 192, and the symbol 2 character effect command is for transmitting a command corresponding to the symbol of the second special symbol 193. Is.

  As a command for determining a special symbol, there are a symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and a symbol 2 effect pattern stop command. The symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command are used to stop the decorative symbols 190a to 190c based on the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively.

  The commands for determining a special symbol include: 0 fluctuation time reduction (low probability), fluctuation time reduction times A to Z (low probability), 0 fluctuation time reduction (high probability), and probability fluctuation ( There is a command of short time to next big hit. These are for transmitting a command relating to the gaming state at that time, and are used for the production mode display, the short-time display, and the like.

  As the command for the big hit start demonstration, there are a symbol one big hit start demonstration, a symbol two big hit start demonstration, and a command for specifying a launch position. The symbol 1 jackpot start demo command and the symbol 2 jackpot start demo command are for displaying a start demo based on the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. The launch position designation command is used to notify the launch position when the player places a game ball between the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second big prize winning port 92 by so-called left-handed or right-handed. belongs to.

  As commands at the time of the small hit start demonstration, in addition to the above-described commands for finalizing the special symbols, there are a symbol small hit start demonstration, a symbol two small hit start demonstration, and a launch position designation command. Since the small hit is not accompanied by a probability change and the gaming state does not change, the special symbol determining command relates to the gaming state at the low probability. The symbol 1 small hit start demo command and the symbol 2 small hit start demo command are for displaying a start demonstration effect based on the small hit symbol of the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193. The firing position designation command causes the player to place a game ball between the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 by so-called left hitting or right hitting as in the big hit start demonstration. In this case, the launch position is notified.

  The commands for opening the jackpot medium / large prize winning opening include the commands of symbol 1 big hit middle demo 1-16 and symbol 2 big hit middle demo 1-16. These are for displaying effects based on the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 and the number of rounds.

  As a command at the time of closing the jackpot, the winning prize closing command is available. This is for displaying the special prize closing effect.

  As a command at the time of winning / ending demo, there are a command of ending demo per symbol 1 and a command of finishing demo per symbol 2. These are for displaying a winning end demonstration effect based on the winning symbols of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193.

  There is a launch position designation command as a command at the end of the big hit end demo. This is a case where it is necessary to distinguish the launch positions for reasons such as the positional relationship of the first start winning opening 62, the second starting winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92. In order to notify the launch position.

  As a command at the time of starting winning a prize, there are commands of winning notice, symbol notice, fluctuation notice, symbol 1 memory number, symbol 2 memory number. Each command of winning notice, symbol notice, and change notice is a pre-read command by the advance information notification means 157. The hit advance notice command is for transmitting a random number range of pass / fail random numbers, and the symbol advance notice command is for transmitting a random number range of design random numbers. Further, the change notice command is for transmitting a random number range of the change pattern. The command of the number of stored symbols 1 and the number of stored symbols 2 is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193.

  As the command at the time of power interruption return, communication inspection 1, communication inspection 2, game state A to E for power interruption recovery, production times A to Z, production selection states 0 to 2, design 1 character production, design 2 character production, There are commands for the power failure return state, special symbol 1 state upon power interruption return, special symbol 2 state upon power interruption return, launch position designation, errors a to d, symbol 1 memory count, symbol 2 memory count.

  The commands of the communication inspection 1 and the communication inspection 2 are for confirming whether or not normal communication is being performed. The commands for the game states A to E for power interruption return are for transmitting different commands depending on the game state at the time of power interruption. The commands for the number of performances A to Z indicate the number of times related to the performance according to the above-described limited frequency table, and the commands for the effect selection states 0 to 2 indicate the types of effects according to the limited frequency table. is there. The symbol 1 character effect and the symbol 2 character effect command are for transmitting commands corresponding to the symbols of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193.

The power interruption return status command is for transmitting different commands depending on whether or not the big hit and the small hit are being hit. The special symbol 1 state at the time of power interruption return and the special symbol 2 state at the time of power interruption return are the commands according to the status of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 such as waiting, changing and hitting. It is for sending. The launch position designation command is for designating an appropriate launch position according to the situation as described above. Errors a to d are for transmitting the presence and type of error. The command of the number of stored symbols 1 and the number of stored symbols 2 is for transmitting the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193.
<Main control processing of pachinko machines>

  Next, main control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Prior to the description, the terms “special electric accessory”, “condition device”, and “substantial action continuous operation device” used below will be described. Each of these represents a conceptual device in the control process of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and among these, the “special electric accessory” operates the first grand prize port 91 and the second major prize port 92. It will be. In addition, the “condition device” is activated when a game ball that has entered the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 is detected. An object can be operated several times in succession.

The main control processes of the pachinko gaming machine 10 described here are the control start process and power-off process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the game progress interrupt process shown in FIG. 14, and the power-off confirmation information setting process. These are executed on the main board 102. Furthermore, the control process of the payout control board 45 related to the control process in the main board 102 will also be described.
<< Control start processing >>

The control start process shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is a control process that is started after a security check using the manufacturing code of the CPU 501 is performed by turning on the pachinko gaming machine 10, and in this control start process, After performing settings (S1 to S4) required when power is turned on, which will be described later, the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the value of the power-off information flag in the power-off state confirmation processing (S6 to S8), and the RWM area Corresponding to the addition result (checksum data), processing at power-off recovery (S9 to S17), processing at initialization of RWM (S24 to S26), processing of time setting for game progress interruption (S27) Circulation processing (S33 (S28 to S32)), processing for setting power-off confirmation information (S301 to S307), and the like are executed.
<<< Required settings at power-on >>>

  As necessary settings at power-on, stack pointer setting (S1), interrupt mode setting (S2), and access permission to RWM 503 are set (S3), and then the internal registers are initialized ( S4).

Among these, in the process of setting the stack pointer (S1), in order to secure the stack area, the stack pointer is set as the initial value of the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is set at a specific address. Next, in the interrupt mode setting (S2), a mode of a predetermined number is set, and in the access permission setting (S3) of the RWM, access permission data is set in a predetermined register to permit access to the RWM. To do. As a result, the maskable interrupt is set to a specific interrupt mode and the CPU built-in RWM is permitted to access. Further, in the setting of the internal register (S4), various corresponding setting values such as a game progress interrupt use setting value and a clock source selection value are set using the internal register initial setting table. The interrupt in the main board 102 will be described later.
<<< Confirmation of RWM Clear Switch Operation Status >>>

  In the confirmation process (S5) of the operation state of the initialization switch 544, the state of the output signal of the initialization switch 544 input via the input port is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the RWM clear switch has been pressed (turned on). If it has not been pressed (S5: NO), the value of the power-off information flag during the power interruption status determination process (S6 to S8) to be described later The process proceeds to the determination process (S6). On the other hand, if the initialization switch 544 has been pressed (S5: YES), the RWM initialization process (S24 to S26) is performed.

  Here, it is determined that the initialization switch 544 has been operated when the RWM clear switch bit of the corresponding input port is determined to be on for five consecutive times. In addition, the determination of whether or not the initialization switch 544 has been pressed is performed only once at this time, and is not performed thereafter.

Further, in the state confirmation process (S5) of the initialization switch 544, the RWM head address (address) is set as the reference value of the relative address, the number of input confirmation times (here, 5 times) is set, and the corresponding input port Control processing such as input of a value, inspection of an RWM clear switch bit in the value of the input port, confirmation of an inspection result, input confirmation repeated for the set number of input confirmations, and the like are executed.
<<< Situation confirmation process at power interruption >>>

  In the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8) when the initialization switch 544 is not operated, the value of the power interruption information flag is read, and whether the read value matches predetermined power interruption normal data. It is determined whether or not (S6). The power-off normal data is stored when the power-off process is normally performed when a power-off (power-off) that turns off the power occurs. If the value of the power-off information flag does not match the power-off normal data and the determination result in S6 is NO, the control process will be described later as in the case where the initialization switch 544 is operated. The process proceeds to RWM initialization processing (after S24).

  If the value of the power-off information flag matches the power-off normal data (S6: YES), checksum data is calculated (S7). In the checksum data calculation process, although not shown, an initial value is set as the checksum data, a predetermined calculation is performed on the checksum data, and the checksum data after the calculation is 0. A determination is made as to whether or not.

If the checksum data is not 0 (S8: NO), that is, if the resumption preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the RWM head high is set above the reference value of the relative address. The process proceeds to the initialization process (after S24). On the other hand, when the checksum data is 0 (S8: YES), the process proceeds to power-off recovery processing (S9 to S17) described later.
<<< Processing at power-off recovery >>>

  In the process at the time of power-off recovery, the value of the stack pointer buffer is set in the stack pointer, and the stack pointer is restored to the value stored at the time of power-off (S9). Furthermore, in order to inspect the communication line between the main board 102 and the sub board 104, a request to send an effect control command to the sub board 104 is made (S10, S11), a decoration lamp (game effect lamp) and a sound effect (sound) In order to return the effect of (effect) to the state before the occurrence of the power interruption, a request to transmit the effect control command to the sub-board 104 is made (S10, S11). Further, in order to make a request for a command corresponding to the number of suspended balls in the special symbol display device (70, 71), symbol memory number command request processing is executed (S12).

  Further, the solenoid is returned to the output state before the occurrence of power interruption (S13). Specifically, in order to return the open / closed state of the second start winning opening 63, the first big winning opening 91, and the second big winning opening 92 to the state before the power is turned off, the normal electric accessory solenoid 76, the big winning prize The solenoid actuation bits for the mouth solenoids 80, 81 are inspected in turn. When the solenoid operation bit of the normal electric accessory solenoid control is on, it is determined that the second start winning port 63 is open before the power is turned off, and the second start winning port 63 is opened. Store in the accessory solenoid control. Subsequently, when the solenoid operation bit of the first grand prize solenoid control is on, it is determined that the first big prize port 91 is open before the power is turned off, and the first big prize port 91 is opened. Is stored in the normal electric accessory solenoid control. When the solenoid operation bit of the second grand prize solenoid control is on, it is determined that the second big prize opening 92 is open before the power is turned off, and the solenoid action setting value is set to open the first big prize opening 91. Store in the normal electric accessory solenoid control.

Thereafter, the process proceeds to the subsequent special symbol setting process (S14), and information on the operating state of the probability variation function of the special symbol display device (70, 71) is set. In this process, the value of the special symbol mode flag is loaded (in other words, the value of the special symbol mode flag is incorporated) and stored in a predetermined register. Next, the power recovery setting (S15) and the data storage process (S16) are executed, and further, the communication line abnormality detection setting with the payout control board is executed (S17). Here, the error flag address is set. Is set, and the communication line abnormality bit of the content of the error 1 flag is set. Then, the control process proceeds to a time setting process (S27) for a game progress interrupt described later.
<<< Processing at initialization of RWM >>>

  In the RWM initialization process (S24 to S28), after clearing the RWM area (S24), initial setting of the RWM (S25), initialization of the effect indicator (effect symbol display device 60) (S26), And the time setting for game progress interruption is performed (S27). Among these, in the process of clearing the RWM area (S24) to initial setting of the RWM (S25), clear data (00H) is set in all areas of the RWM, and the clear data is stored as the reference value of the relative address. Is incremented by one. Further, bit 7 of the reference value is inspected, and the inspection result is determined. In the inspection result determination process, if the inspection result is 0, the process returns to the process of storing the clear data in the reference value. If the inspection result is 0, the address of the initialization data setting table is set. . Thereby, the initial value of RWM is set. Note that the clearing of the RWM area is not limited to that performed for all areas. For example, only a part of the area where specific information is stored or only an area excluding an unused area is cleared. Also good.

In initialization of the effect display (S26), command request data is used with the address of the effect initial command setting table as an argument to initialize the effect symbol display device 60, and to send a command transmission request for error status and illegal prize ball monitoring information. Execute the setting process.
<<< Processing of timing setting for game progress interruption >>>

In the time setting process for game progress interrupt (S27), in order to start the game progress interrupt, a count value of a predetermined size is set in the corresponding counter setting register, and a game progress interrupt is generated every 4 ms, for example. .
<<< Circulation >>>

  After the time setting for game progress interruption (S27), preparation for recursion (restart) of a predetermined timer which is an interrupt processing time monitoring means and update of random number related values used for generating initial values of various random numbers are performed. Circulation processing (S33 (S28 to S32)) is executed. In this circulation process (S33), in order to manage gaming machines, interrupts are first prohibited (S28). Further, in preparation for recurring the interrupt processing time monitoring means, a predetermined value as the first recursion information is set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means clear register (S29). The first recursive information is a predetermined value such as 55H. Further, it is determined whether or not the power-off confirmation information is set (S30). If it is set (S30: Yes), the process proceeds to a power-off process (S34 to S41) described later.

  If it is determined that the power-off confirmation information is set (S30), if it is not set (S30: No), an initial value random number update process is executed (S31). The initial value random number per symbol, the initial symbol random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. Thereafter, after permitting the interrupt (S32), the process returns to the interrupt prohibition (S28) process again, and the subsequent processes (S28 to S32) are sequentially repeated to circulate the control process.

  Each time the interrupt permission (S28) is executed, the above-described game progress interrupt becomes possible, and the game progress interrupt process is repeated every predetermined period (here, 4ms period) based on the period information set in S27. .

<<< Power-off process >>>
When it is determined that the power-off confirmation information is set (S30), if it is determined that it is set (S30: Yes), the CPU 501 functions as a forced recursion unit and sets the 22nd recursion information. (S301), the monitoring time of the interrupt processing time monitoring means is forcibly initialized, and the time is recurred. When the power supply is resumed by setting the second recursive information forcibly (S301), the control process is started with the monitoring time recursed. In other words, by forcibly recurring the monitoring timing when the power is cut off, the control processing can be prevented from proceeding without recurring monitoring timing in the control processing immediately after the power supply is resumed. It has become.

  Subsequently, the address of the power-on information flag (power-off information flag) is set, the value of the power-off information flag is read, and it is determined whether the information at the time of power-on is stored normally (S302). If the information at the time of power-on is normally stored (S302: Yes), power-off normal data (55H in this case) is set (S304), and the RWM checksum at the time of power-off is set. Calculated (S305), checksum data is created. Then, access prohibition is set (S306), and the power-off loop processing (S307) waits for the supply voltage to become a predetermined value or less and power-off.

  In the determination of whether or not the information at the time of power-on is normally stored (S302), if the determination result is not normally stored (S302: No), the power failure error data is set. After (S303), the process proceeds to the aforementioned access prohibition process (S306).

<<< Processing for setting power-off confirmation information >>>
Next, the control process when setting the power-off confirmation information determined in S30 described above will be described. First, after the power is turned on, a control start process (see FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) is started through a predetermined process, and further a time setting process for game progress interruption (FIG. 13) executed during the control start process. The loop process is started through the process (shown in S27). This loop processing corresponds to the circulation processing (S33) in FIG.

  When the start timing of the game progress interrupt process comes after the start of the loop process, the game progress interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is executed. Thereafter, when a power supply voltage drop occurs during the game progress interrupt process, the control process jumps to a predetermined address (address 0066H in this case) and shifts along with the non-maskable interrupt process (NMI process). Then, in accordance with the contents specified after the predetermined address (0066H) by the control program, power-off confirmation information indicating that NMI processing has occurred is set, and power-off confirmation for setting this power-off confirmation information The information setting process returns to the return, and the process returns to the process when the power interruption occurs during the game progress interrupt process. Then, all the remaining processes to be executed in the game progress interruption process in the cycle are completed, the process returns to the return, and the process returns to the control start process (here, the loop process corresponding to S33 in FIG. 13).

  If a power supply voltage drop occurs during the loop process, the control process shifts to a predetermined address (0066H) in the same way as described above with the NMI process. Then, the power-off confirmation information is set, the process returns to the return, and the process returns to the control start process (here, the loop process (S33)).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the power-off confirmation information is set as described above (S30 in FIG. 13). Here, if the power-off confirmation information is not set, the process proceeds to the loop process start process and the circulation process (S33 in FIG. 13) is continued. On the other hand, if the power-off confirmation information is set, the power-off process (corresponding to S301 to S307 described above) is executed, and the power is turned off after the power-off process is completed.

  In this embodiment, when a non-maskable interrupt occurs, the instruction being executed is completed in units of instructions. For example, if a non-maskable interrupt occurs during the execution of the control process indicated by reference numeral 552 in FIG. 16 (in this case, an LD (load) instruction), the control process 552 is continued during the execution of the instruction, and the execution of the LD instruction is executed. After the above is completed, the power-off confirmation information is set. That is, the setting time of the power-off confirmation information is determined by the control processing in units of instructions, and the power-off confirmation information is set after completing such an instruction.

  Here, the control process including the above-described command includes a control process for each program module (in this embodiment, for example, a control start process (see FIGS. 12 and 13), a game progress interrupt process (see FIG. 14), an initial value, and the like. It is not limited to random number update processing (S31, S48), input processing (S45), and other processing), but also includes control processing such as setting and calculation of various data (S1 to S10, S41 to S44, etc.). It is. That is, taking the game progress interrupt process as an example, for example, when a non-maskable interrupt occurs during execution of a specific instruction constituting the control process of the second recursive information set (S43), execution of this specific instruction Power off confirmation information is set after ending. Then, the process for setting the power-off confirmation information for setting the power-off confirmation information is returned to the return, and the process returns to the process when the power interruption occurs during the game progress interruption process. Then, all the remaining processes to be executed in the game progress interruption process in the cycle are completed, the process returns to the return, the process returns to the control start process (loop process corresponding to S33 in FIG. 13), and the power-off process (described above) (Corresponding to S301 to S307) is executed.

  For example, when a non-maskable interrupt occurs during execution of a specific instruction in various random number update processes (S46), the power-off confirmation information is set after the execution of the specific instruction is completed. Then, the process for setting power-off confirmation information is returned to the return, the process returns to the process at the occurrence of power interruption during the game progress interrupt process, and all the remaining processes to be executed in the game progress interrupt process in the cycle are completed and controlled. Returning to the start process, the power-off process is executed in the same manner as described above.

  Such a control mode is the same when a non-maskable interrupt occurs in various situations during the game. For example, when a non-maskable interrupt occurs during the execution of a specific instruction from the start of a prize monitoring process (S51) described later to the end of the prize ball control process (S52), the execution of the specific instruction is finished. After that, the power-off confirmation information is set. Then, the process returns to the winning monitor process (S51) or the prize ball control process (S52), and all the remaining processes to be executed in the game progress interrupt process in the cycle are completed and the process returns to the return, and the control start process (FIG. 13). Returning to the loop processing corresponding to S33 in the middle), the power-off processing (corresponding to S301 to S307 described above) is executed.

  Further, other control processes in the game progress interruption process will be described. Special symbol control start process (S57) defining a control process related to special symbol fluctuation, special symbol fluctuation start monitoring including a process of performing a big hit lottery determination Even when a non-maskable interrupt occurs during execution of a specific command in the control processing (S60), the abnormality detection processing (S61) defining the control processing related to error detection and error notification, or other control processing, the command at that time After the execution of is completed, the power-off confirmation information is set, and the power-off process is executed after all the remaining processes to be executed in the game progress interruption process of the cycle are completed.

  In the present embodiment, the power-off required time, which is the time from when the power supply voltage decreases to a predetermined value until the power is turned off, is set by the power-off required time setting means. As the power-off required time setting means, for example, a device that controls discharge, such as a capacitor provided on the power supply board 251, can be used. The power-off required time is a power-off signal output voltage that is a value at which the power-supply board 251 outputs a power-off signal when the power-supply voltage starts to gradually decrease from a normal value (for example, 30 V), as indicated by a symbol M in FIG. This is the time required to reach 5V, which is the supply voltage input to the CPU 501 of the main board 102, after reaching (for example, 18V). In this embodiment, the power-off required time X is a time A required to complete the control start process, a time B required to complete the game progress interrupt process, a time C required to set the power-off confirmation information, and It is set so that the relationship of A + B + C + D <X is satisfied, which is larger than the total time D required to complete the power-off process.

Further, the power-off required time is set to end before the timing at which the sub-board 104 that receives various control commands depending on the main board 102 starts the power-off process. That is, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned off, not only the main board 102 but also the sub board 104 as the sub-control means executes the power-off process in preparation for power-off according to the contents of the control process. However, the start timing of the power-off process executed in the sub-board 104 is after the power-off required time has elapsed in the main board 102 and the power-off process is completed. In addition, not only the sub-board 104 but also the payout control board 54, for example, the power-off process may be started after the power-off required time has elapsed in the main board 102. In addition, the relationship between the power-off required time of the main board 102 and the start time of the power-off process of the sub-control unit may be applied only to the payout control board 54. Further, in the case where a sub control means having a control function is provided in addition to the sub board 104 and the payout control board 54, it is also possible to apply to the sub control means.
<<< Initial value random number update processing >>>

  In the initial value random number update process (S31), the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol are updated. The number of times is acquired, and the initial random number is updated for the number of times of update. In the acquisition of the random number update count, the content (number of random numbers) indicated by the data address (0D10H) in the first column of the first column of the initial random number update table (see FIG. 15A) is used as the random number update count. . Here, the number of random numbers is three: an initial value random number per normal symbol, a symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and a soft initial value random number per special symbol. Furthermore, in the process of updating the initial value random number for the number of times of update, a 2-byte soft random number for the number of times of update, using as an argument the data address (0D13H) of the initial value random number address (lower order) per normal symbol of the initial value random number update table. Update processing (described later) is executed. When the number of updates is two or more, the reference value of the relative address acquired by the previously executed 2-byte soft random number update process is used as an argument. Then, using the random number value obtained by the 2-byte soft random number update process, a random number related value in the initial value random number update process (S31) is generated.

  Specifically, the address of the initial value random number update table is set as the reference value of the relative address, and the content of the reference value is loaded as the number of random numbers (in other words, the content of the reference value is incorporated). Next, after the reference value is incremented by 1 and the number of random numbers is saved, a 2-byte soft random number update process is executed. Further, the number of random numbers is restored, and if the result of decrementing the number of random numbers by -1 is not 0, the process returns to the process for saving the number of random numbers, and if it is 0, the initial value random number update process (S31) is exited.

In addition, in the initial value random number update process (S31), if there is an abnormality in the random number related value, the random number related value is corrected. In this random number related value correction process, a random number related value is generated based on the random number value obtained in the 2-byte soft random number update process, and a predetermined value is subtracted from this random number related value. If the result of subtraction is 0, it is determined that the random number related value is normal and stores the random number related value, but if it is less than 0, it is determined that the random number related value is normal and the maximum value of the random number related value +1 is set as a correction value, the correction value is added to the random number related value, and then the obtained random number related value is stored. Thereby, the abnormality of the random number related value is detected, and the abnormal random number related value is corrected.
<<< 2-byte soft random number update process >>>

In the above-described 2-byte soft random number update process, the maximum random number value and random number storage address are acquired from the input relative address reference value, and the random number is updated. In the acquisition of the maximum value of the random number, the content indicated by the reference value +0 is the lower value of the random number maximum value, and the content indicated by the reference value +1 is the higher value of the random number maximum value. In the acquisition of the random number storage address, the content indicated by the reference value +2 is the lower random number storage address, and the RWM head upper address is the higher random number storage address. In updating the random number, the random number is incremented by +1, and when the random number exceeds the maximum value, the random number is incremented by 0. Therefore, a 2-byte random number is acquired from the content indicated by the acquired random number storage address, and the acquired random number is incremented by one. As a result of addition, if the obtained random number maximum value is exceeded, 0 is set. The updated random number is stored in the obtained random number storage address and then set in the output random number data. Further, the reference value +3 is set to the reference value to be output.
<< Game progress interrupt processing >>

  Next, the game progress interrupt process repeated at a cycle of 4 ms based on the period information set in the process of time setting for game progress interrupt (S27) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the game progress interrupt processing, setting of interrupt operation conditions (S41, S42), recursion of the interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), management of gaming machines (S45 to S68), permission of interrupt ( S69) is performed in order to return to the process before the game progress interruption occurs.

  Specifically, in the interrupt operation condition setting process (S41, S42), in order to clear the interrupt flag, the interrupt operation condition setting value is stored in the game progress interrupt control register (S41), and the interrupt operation condition setting is performed. The value is set in the control register corresponding to the predetermined input terminal (S42). Thereafter, the second recursion information is set (S43), and the second recursion information is further set in the interrupt processing time monitoring means register (S44). As will be described later, the second recursion information is a condition for recurring and restarting the monitoring time of the interrupt processing time monitoring means together with the first recursion information set previously.

  In the management of gaming machines (S45 to S68), the following processes are executed in order to manage gaming machines. First, an input process (S45) is executed to monitor the input of a specific signal. What is monitored here is the various switches attached to the game board surface, the pan full switch, the open signal, the magnetic detection signal, the radio wave detection signal, the glass non-detection signal, and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal It is.

  Subsequently, various random number update processing (S46) is executed to update the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number. Further, an initial value update type random number update process (S47) is executed to update the random numbers per ordinary symbol, the symbol random numbers per special symbol, and the soft random numbers per special symbol. Next, an initial value random number update process (S48) is executed to update the initial value random number per normal symbol, the symbol initial value random number per special symbol, and the soft initial value random number per special symbol. Further, in order to update the 2-byte timer, a timer subtraction process (S49) is executed, and in order to set an effective period of the second start winning opening 63, an effective period setting process (S50) of the second start opening is executed. .

  Further, a winning monitoring process (S 51) is executed to store the number of times a prize ball is paid out, create an output request for board external information, and send a command to be sent to the sub-board 104. Subsequently, in order to control the payout control board 45, a prize ball control process (S52) is executed.

  Next, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate (operating port 68), a normal symbol operating gate monitoring process (S53) is executed to store a random number related to the normal symbol, and the normal symbol display device or the normal symbol is displayed. A normal symbol control process (S54) is executed in order to perform a process related to the electric accessory. Further, the normal symbol variation start monitoring process (S55) is executed in order to monitor the normal symbol variation start. In addition, in order to monitor the winnings of the first starting winning port 62 and the second starting winning port 63 of the game ball, the starting port monitoring control process (S56) is executed, and the first special symbol display device 70 or the second special symbol is executed. In order to perform a process related to the display device 71, a special symbol control process (S57) is executed. Subsequently, in order to perform the process related to the special electric accessory, the special electrical accessory control process (S58) is executed, and the process related to the validity period of the first grand prize port 91 or the second grand prize port 92 is performed. The special winning opening valid period setting process (S59) is executed, and the special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S60) is executed in order to monitor the fluctuation start of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193.

  Next, anomaly detection processing (S61) is performed to monitor magnetism, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame open / closed status monitoring, and paired glass monitoring Then, in order to detect an abnormality in the incoming ball passage time, an incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62) is executed. In addition, in order to make a display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device, a game state display process (S63). ) And a handle state signal inspection process (S64) is executed to monitor the touch state (including the operation amount state) of the firing handle 17. In addition, special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device (70, 71) display of the number of active reserve balls, normal symbol display device display of the number of active reserve balls, game state display, special electric accessory LED output processing (S65) is executed in order to display the number of times of continuous operation and error display.

  Subsequently, a firing control signal output process (S66) is executed in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, and a test signal output process (S67) in order to create and output a signal to be output to the test apparatus. Execute. Further, in order to output the output data of the normal electric accessory solenoid, the first big prize opening opening solenoid, and the second big prize opening opening solenoid, the solenoid output processing (S68) is executed, and an effect control command is transmitted. The effect control command transmission process (S69) is executed, and the external information output process (S70) is executed to output signals to the external terminals (various external output terminals of the external relay terminal board 49 (see FIG. 2)).

Thereafter, the interrupt permission (S71) is executed, and the control process returns to the return (RET). Then, using the remaining time until the next game interrupt is executed, the above-described circulation process (S32) of the control start process is executed.
<<< Input processing >>>

  The input process (S45) is a control module related to switch input. In this input process (S45), each switch attached to the game board surface, a disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal, an open signal, a radio wave detection signal, In order to monitor the input of various signals of the touch state signal, the number of inspections, the input port address, the level mask data, the level address, and the rising mask data are acquired from the input information table, and the switch input is performed for the number of inspections.

  In obtaining the number of inspections, the input port address, the level mask data, the level address, and the rising mask data, the contents indicated by the address of the input information table (input information table +0) are used as the number of inspections, and the input port address from the input information table +1 Level mask data, level address, and rising mask data are acquired for the number of inspections.

  In switch input, after the level data of the acquired input port is created, if the acquired rising mask data is other than 0, the rising data is created. In creating the level data, the state of the bit indicated by the acquired level mask data is read continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) at intervals of a predetermined period (for example, 5 μs) from the acquired input port, and 5 times. Are stored in the acquired level address as the current level data. The upper address (level upper address) of the level data is the RWM head upper address (0F0H). Further, the previous level data is stored as a bit that has not been matched even once in five readings.

In creating rising data, in order to create rising data of the bit indicated by the acquired rising mask data, the exclusive OR of the current and previous level data is calculated, and the result of the exclusive OR and the current level data Calculate logical product. Further, the logical product of the generated rising data and the acquired rising mask data is calculated, and the result of this logical product is stored in the area of the address added to the acquired address of the level address.
<<<< Random number update process >>>>

In the various random number update processing (S46), the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the variation pattern random number are updated. In the update of the normal symbol variation pattern random number, the normal symbol variation pattern random number is incremented by 1 and set to 0 when exceeding the maximum value (232 in this case), the lower address of the normal symbol variation pattern random number and the normal symbol variation pattern random number maximum The RWM update process is executed with the value +1 (here, 223) as an argument. In updating the variation pattern random number, a predetermined value (3511 in this case) is subtracted from the value of the variation pattern random number in order to update the variation pattern random number. If the subtraction result is less than 0, the variation pattern random number maximum value + 1 (here, 50000) is added to the subtraction result. The calculated result is stored in a fluctuation pattern random number.
<<< Initial value update type random number update process >>>

  In the initial value update type random number update process (S47), the initial value update type random number update table (see FIG. 15B) is used to update the random numbers per normal symbol, the symbol random numbers per special symbol, and the soft random numbers per special symbol. Obtain the number of random numbers to be updated, the maximum random number value, the address of the initial value update type random number, the address of the initial value work, and update the initial value update type random number.

  In the acquisition of the number of random numbers to be updated, the maximum random number value, the initial value update type random number address, and the initial value work address, the data address (0D30H) in the first column of the left column of the initial value update type random number update table ) (Number of random numbers) is the number of random numbers to be updated, and the maximum random number, initial value update random number address, and initial value work from the second column on the left column of the initial value update random number update table Are sequentially acquired for the number of random numbers to be updated.

In the initial value update type random number update, the initial value update type random number is incremented by +1 and set to 0 when the maximum value is exceeded, so the maximum value of the initial value update type random number in the initial value update type random number update table is described. The 2-byte soft random number update process is executed using the current address as an argument. As a result of execution, if the updated initial value update type random number value matches the contents of the acquired initial value work random number, the initial value of the initial value update type random number is updated two lines below the acquired initial value work address. The contents of the initial value random number indicated by the address (0D37H) and the address three lines below (0D38H) are set as new initial values and stored in the acquired initial value update type random number address and the acquired initial value work address.
<<< Initial value random number update processing >>>

For the initial value random number update process, the same program module as the initial value random number update process executed in the control start process is used, but the update period of the random number related value is the period of the game progress interruption (here 4 ms). This is different from the case where it is executed during the control start process.
<<< Timer Subtraction Processing >>>

In the timer subtraction process (S49), in order to update the 2-byte timer, the contents of the 2-byte timer update table address (2-byte timer update table address + 0) are set as the number of timers, and the next address (2-byte timer update) The lower address of the 2-byte timer is acquired for the number of timers from the table address + 1). Also, the obtained 2-byte timer is inspected. If the 2-byte timer value is other than 0 as a result of the inspection, the 2-byte timer is updated (contents of 2-byte timer-1). If the value of the 2-byte timer is 0 as a result of the inspection, the 2-byte timer is not updated.
<<< Starting Port 2 Valid Period Setting Process >>>

In the effective period setting process (S50) of the start port 2, in order to set the effective period of the second start winning port 63, a value corresponding to the value of the normal symbol status (described later) and the value of the start port 2 effective extension timer Is stored in the start port 2 effective period flag (storage area thereof). The relationship between the value of the normal symbol status and the value stored in the start port 2 effective period flag corresponding to the value of the start port 2 effective extension timer is 3 in which the normal symbol status value indicates that the normal electric accessory is operating. In this case, no value is set for the start port 2 effective extension timer, and predetermined start port 2 effective period data (1) is used as a value stored in the start port 2 effective period flag. On the other hand, if the value of the normal symbol status indicates a value other than that during normal electric accessory operation, and if the value of the start port 2 effective extension timer is not 0, the predetermined start port is stored as the value stored in the start port 2 effective period flag. 2 Valid period data (1) is used. In addition, when the value of the normal symbol status indicates a value other than that during the operation of the normal electric accessory, if the value of the start port 2 effective extension timer is 0, the predetermined start port is stored as the value stored in the start port 2 effective period flag. 2 Invalid period data (0) is used.
<<< winning monitoring process >>>

In the winning monitoring process (S51), storage of the number of times a prize ball is paid out, creation of a security output request to be output to an external terminal (various external output terminals of the aforementioned external relay terminal board 49 (see FIG. 2)), and In order to make a transmission request for a command to be transmitted to the effect control board (here, the sub-main board 301), the contents indicated by the winning monitoring table address (winning monitoring table +0) are set as the number of inspections, and the game ball switches for the number of inspections. Perform pass inspection. As a result of the switch passage inspection, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the switch, the number of prize balls is stored, a security output request to be output to an external terminal is created, and a command transmission request is made. Here, the configuration of the winning monitoring table includes the number of inspections and inspection data of various game ball detection devices (game ball switches). The configuration of the inspection data includes switch bit data, EVENT data, MODE data, and winning ball determination. Data and invalid period presence / absence judgment data.
<<< Prize Ball Control Processing >>>

In the prize ball control process (S52), in order to control the payout control board 45, monitoring of data reception from the payout control board 45, a command transmission request to the payout control board 45, command transmission to the payout control board 45 and payout Inspection of received data from the control board 45 is performed in order. In monitoring data reception from the payout control board 45, data reception monitoring processing is executed. In a command transmission request to the payout control board 45, payout command request processing is executed. In command transmission to the payout control board 45 and reception data inspection from the payout control board 45, payout command control processing is executed.
<<< Normal symbol operation gate monitoring process >>>

In the normal symbol operation gate monitoring process (S53), the normal symbol operation gate (here, the operation port 68) of the game ball is monitored, and if it is determined that the game symbol has passed the normal symbol operation gate, the normal symbol operation is performed. Update the number of reserved balls (the number of normal symbols held). As a result of the update, when it is confirmed that the game ball has passed when the value of the number of normal symbol operation reserved balls is less than the maximum number of 4, the random number related to the normal symbol is stored.
<<< Normal symbol control processing >>>

In the normal symbol control process (S54), since the normal symbol display device 59 or the process related to the ordinary electric accessory is performed, the state of the normal symbol is monitored, and when it is determined that the normal symbol control is being performed, the normal symbol display device 59 is displayed. Or the process which concerns on a normal electric accessory is performed. In monitoring the state of the normal symbol, if the normal symbol status is other than 0, it is determined that the normal symbol control is in progress. During the normal symbol control process, the value of the normal symbol status takes 1 to 4, and the corresponding control module is executed in each normal symbol status 1 to 4. The normal symbol status 1 is during normal symbol fluctuation, the normal symbol status 2 is during normal symbol stop symbol display, the normal symbol status 3 is during normal electric character operation, and the normal symbol status 4 is during normal electric character operation end demonstration. It corresponds.
<<< Normal symbol variation start monitoring process >>>

  In the normal symbol fluctuation start monitoring process (S55), when the normal symbol operating state is monitored and it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation is started, the normal symbol operation holding ball number update, hit determination, stop symbol determination, Set normal symbol variation. When monitoring the normal symbol operating state, if the normal symbol status value is 0, indicating that normal symbol variation is on standby, and if the normal symbol operation holding ball count value is other than 0, normal symbol variation starts. Judge that you want to. In updating the number of normal symbol operation reservation balls, the content of the number of normal symbol operation reservation balls is decremented by one. In the determination of the hit determination and the stop symbol, the normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In the normal symbol fluctuation setting, after setting the normal symbol fluctuation pattern number and the normal symbol fluctuation time, the RWM used for normal symbol state setting and hit determination and fluctuation pattern determination is cleared.

In setting the normal symbol variation pattern number, the probability variation function inspection processing is executed, and as a result of the execution, byte data acquisition processing is executed using the acquired normal probability variation operation data and the address of the normal symbol variation control table as arguments. As a result of the execution, a 1-byte selection number acquisition process is executed with the address calculated by adding the acquired base address and the acquired 1-byte data and the value of the normal symbol variation pattern determination area as arguments. As a result of execution, the acquired selection number is set as a normal symbol variation pattern number. In setting the variation time of the normal symbol, the 1-byte selection number acquisition process is executed using the value obtained with reference to the normal symbol variation time table address (-2) and the normal symbol variation pattern number as arguments. As a result of execution, the acquired 2-byte data is stored in the normal symbol timer. In clearing the RWM used for normal symbol state setting, hit determination, and variation pattern determination, the data storage process is performed using the normal symbol variation state setting table address as an argument to set the normal symbol state to normal symbol variation. Run. Further, the normal symbol per-determination determination region used for the hit determination and the normal symbol variation pattern determination region used for determination of the variation pattern are cleared to zero.
<<< Starting Port Monitoring and Control Processing >>>

In the starting port monitoring control process (S56), the game ball starting port 1 (first starting winning port 62) winning and starting port 2 (second starting winning port 63) winning are monitored. For both the start port 1 and the start port 2, the start port monitoring process is executed using the corresponding monitoring table (start port 1 monitoring table or start port 2 monitoring table). The value of the 2 effective period flag is inspected, and when the value of the start port 2 effective period flag is predetermined start port 2 effective period data as a result of the inspection, the start port monitoring process is executed.
<<< Special Symbol Control Processing >>>

In the special symbol control process (S57), the waiting state is inspected, and when it is determined that the winning state is the special symbol display device 1 (first special symbol display device 70) or special symbol display device 2 (first 2 The processing related to the special symbol display device 71) is executed. In the winning waiting state test, if the value of the special electric game status (described later) is 0, it is determined that the winning waiting state. In the process related to the special symbol display device 1 or the special symbol display device 2, the value of the special symbol 2 game status is inspected in order to perform any of the processes related to the special symbol display device 1 or the special symbol display device 2. If the result of the inspection is 0, it is determined that the process related to the special symbol display device 1 is performed. If the result is other than 0, it is determined that the process related to the special symbol display device 2 is performed. In each of the processing related to the special symbol display device 1 and the processing related to the special symbol display device 2, the address and the special symbol control table of the corresponding special game status (special game 1 game status or special game 2 game status). The special symbol control general-purpose process is executed with the address of the special figure 1 control table or special figure 2 control table as an argument.
<<< Special Electrical Equipment Control >>>

In the special electrical accessory control process (S58), in order to perform processing related to the special electric accessory, the operating state of the condition device and the special electric accessory is inspected, and the condition device is operating or the special electric accessory is operating. If it is determined, the process related to the special electric accessory is executed. In the inspection of the operating state of the condition device and the special electric accessory, if the value of the special electric game status is other than 0, it is determined that the condition device is operating or the special electric accessory is operating. While the condition device is operating or the special electric accessory is operating, the value of the special electric game status takes 1 to 8, and the corresponding control module is executed in each special electric game status 1 to 8. The special electric game status 1 is preparing to open the big prize opening, the special electric game status 2 is operating the special electric accessory, the special electric game status 3 is closing the big prize opening, the special electric game status 4 is ending the jackpot demonstration, the special electric game status 5 corresponds to a small hit start demonstration, special electric game status 6 corresponds to a small hit special electric operation, special electric game status 7 corresponds to a small hit big prize closing, and special electric game status 8 corresponds to a small hit end demonstration.
<<< Big prize opening period setting process >>>

In the big prize opening validity period setting process (S59), a value corresponding to the value of the big prize opening validity period buffer is stored in the big prize opening validity period flag. For example, if the value of the prize winning unit valid period buffer is 0, the prize winning unit invalid period data is stored in the prize winning unit valid period flag, and if the value of the prize winning unit valid period buffer is other than 0, the prize winning unit valid The period data is stored in the big prize opening validity period flag. In the present embodiment, the first prize winning port 91 and the second prize winning opening 92 are provided as the prize winning openings, but the same control process can be applied to both.
<<< Special Symbol Variation Start Monitoring Control Process >>>

In the special symbol variation start monitoring control process (S60), the variation start of the special symbol 1 (here, the first special symbol 192) and the special symbol 2 (here, the first special symbol 192) is monitored. In any of the symbols 2, the address of the special figure game status (special figure 1 game status or special figure 2 game status) and the special figure fluctuation start monitoring table (special figure 1 fluctuation start monitoring table or special figure 2 fluctuation start monitoring table) The special symbol variation start monitoring process is executed with the address of.
<<< Anomaly detection processing >>>

  In the abnormality detection process (S61), magnetic monitoring, disconnection / short circuit / power supply monitoring, radio wave monitoring, glass frame set / game board frame / back set (here, set base 39) open / closed state monitoring, etc. To do so, create an error judgment value. After that, the error state inspection, the storage of the error state, and the display request of the error state effect of the gaming machine to the effect control board (here, the sub main board 301) are sequentially performed. If it is determined in the error state inspection that there is no change in the error state, the storage of the error state and the display of the error state effect of the gaming machine on the effect control board are not performed.

In creating the error judgment value, in order to create the error judgment value, the magnetic detection signal inspection, the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality detection signal inspection, the radio wave detection signal inspection, and the open signal inspection are sequentially performed. However, the inspection data used for these inspections is a value obtained by logically ANDing the result of exclusive OR of the value of the received signal level and the value of the error flag with the communication abnormality mask data. In the error state inspection, the error flag comparison value is compared with the error flag value to check the error state, and if they match, it is determined that there is no change in the error state. The comparison value of the error flag is a value reflecting bit 0 of the communication line abnormality determination value in bit 0 of the error determination value created in creating the error determination value. In storing the error state, the error flag comparison value created in the error state inspection is stored in the error flag. In the display request of the error state effect of the gaming machine to the effect control board, the command request setting process is executed using the MODE (error A) data and the error flag comparison value created in the error state inspection as arguments.
<<< Entry Entry Time Abnormality Detection Processing >>>

  In the incoming ball passage time abnormality detection process (S62), in order to detect the incoming ball passage time abnormality, the continuous on time of each switch (each winning detection device) level is monitored. If it is determined that there has been, the setting of an abnormal entry time, a command transmission request, and a security output request to be output to an external terminal are created in order. However, when it is determined that the continuous on time is not abnormal in the monitoring of the continuous on time at each switch level, a security output request to be output to the external terminal is not created.

In monitoring the continuous on-time at each switch level, in order to monitor the continuous on-time at each switch level, the content indicated by the address in the continuous switch table is set as the number of inspections, and switch bit data is sequentially acquired for the number of inspections. Obtain the timer address corresponding to each acquired switch bit data, measure the switch level on time, and if the continuous on time is determined to be abnormal, obtain the EVENT data stored at the address corresponding to each switch bit data I do. If it is determined that the continuous on-time is not abnormal, EVENT (error B0) data (00H) is set. In addition, when the value of the acquired EVENT data and the ball passing time abnormality flag (described later) is different, it is determined that there has been a change from the previous time. In setting the ball passing time abnormality, the EVENT data is stored in the ball passing time abnormality flag. In the command transmission request, the command request setting process is executed with MODE (error B) data (9EH) and EVENT data as arguments. In creating the security output request to be output to the external terminal, the signal output request process is executed with the address +1 of the abnormality sensor detection timer as an argument.
<<< Game state display processing >>>

  In the game state display process (S63), the display request for the number of times that the special electric accessory is continuously operated, the error state, the number of the operation reserved balls of the normal symbol display device, and the number of the operation reserved balls of the special symbol display device is issued. In order to perform the display data creation of the number of times that the special electric accessory is operated continuously, the display data creation of the error state, the creation of the display data of the number of suspension balls of the normal symbol display device, and the operation suspension ball of the special symbol display device Create number display data.

  In creating display data of the number of times that the special electric accessory operates continuously, in order to create display data of the number of times that the special electric accessory operates continuously, the number of inspections is acquired from the address of the maximum operation number comparison table . For the number of inspections acquired, the final round data in the maximum operation number comparison table and the value of the maximum winning opening maximum opening number are sequentially compared. It is stored in the area of the special electric operation number display number as display data of the number of times. If all do not match, 0 is stored as display data in the area of the special electric operation number display number.

In creating the display data of the error state, in order to create the display data of the error state, the display data of the status indicator lamp 1 and the status indicator lamp 2 and the display data of the main control error indicator lamp are created. In the creation of display data for the number of reserved balls for operation of the normal symbol display device and the display data for the number of reserved balls for operation of the special symbol display device, the contents indicated by the address of the number of operation reserved balls update table are used as the number of updates. Minutes, the lower address of the number of pending operation balls and the lower address of the blinking timer are sequentially obtained, the blinking timer is updated, and the display pattern number is created.
<<< Handle state signal inspection process >>>

  In the handle state signal inspection process (S64), in order to monitor the touch state of the firing handle 17, the handle state is inspected, and if it is determined that the handle state has changed as a result of the inspection, the handle state monitoring timer is subtracted. , Handle state update, handle state monitoring timer setting, and handle state effect command transmission request. As a result of the inspection, if it is determined that there is no change in the handle state, a handle state monitoring timer is set. In the subtraction of the handle state monitoring timer, when it is determined that the handle timer is being subtracted, the subsequent processing relating to the handle state is not performed.

  In checking the handle state, in order to check the handle state, the value of the received signal level and the value of the handle state flag are checked. When the bit indicating the value of the received signal level is 0 and the value of the handle state flag is 00H, it is determined that there is no change in the handle state, and when the value of the handle state flag is 01H, it is determined that the handle state is changed. To do. Further, when the bit indicating the value of the received signal level is 1 and the value of the handle state flag is 00H, it is determined that there is a change in the handle state. When the value of the handle state flag is 01H, it is determined that there is no change in the handle state. To do.

  In the subtraction of the handle state monitoring timer, the value of the handle state monitoring timer is decremented by 1 to subtract the handle state monitoring timer. If the result of subtraction is other than 0, it is determined that the timer is being subtracted. In updating the handle state, in order to update the handle state, a value corresponding to the value of the handle state flag is stored in the handle state flag. When the value of the handle state flag is 00H, the value stored in the handle state flag is 01H, and when the value of the handle state flag is 01H, the value stored in the handle state flag is 00H.

In setting the handle state monitoring timer, in order to set the handle state monitoring timer, the handle state monitoring time is stored in the handle state monitoring timer. In the command transmission request of the handle state effect, in order to make a command transmission request of the handle state effect, the result of ANDing MODE (handle state information) data and 7FH which is a predetermined value, and the lower address of the handle state flag The command request setting process is executed using as an argument.
<<< LED output processing >>>

  In the LED output process (S65), special symbol display, normal symbol display, special symbol display device operation hold ball number display, normal symbol display device operation hold ball number display, gaming state display, special electric drive In order to display the number of times an accessory is operated continuously, to display the operating state of the special electric accessory storage when the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, to display a right-handed or left-handed display, and to display an error Display initialization and display data output are sequentially performed.

  In the display initialization, clear data is output to the segment output port in order to initialize the display. In the display data output, in order to output the display data, the digit corresponding to the data to be displayed (in this case, each segment of the 7-segment LED or any dot added thereto) is output and then displayed. Output data. Among these, when outputting the digit corresponding to the data to be displayed, in order to output the digit corresponding to the data to be displayed, the digit data output is acquired after the digit counter is updated, and the acquired output data is output.

In outputting the data to be displayed, the base address is acquired in order to output the data to be displayed. Use the acquired base address to create output data, and then output the created output data to the segment output port. In obtaining the base address, the value of address + 1 calculated by adding the double value of the digit counter and the address of the digit data table is used as a table address, and the contents indicated by the table address are used as the table address calculated value. Next, an address obtained by adding the table address and the calculated table address is set as a base address. In creating output data, the contents indicated by the base address are used as the number of inspections, and a predetermined calculation process using the base address is repeated for the number of inspections to create output data.
<<< Launch control signal output processing >>>

  In the firing control signal output process (S66), in order to output a signal for prohibiting / permitting the launch of the game ball, setting of the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 45 and the disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality and After obtaining the output data for prohibiting / permitting firing, a signal for prohibiting / permitting firing is output. In the acquisition of output data of prohibition / permission of launch and the prohibition / permission of launch corresponding to the communication state with the payout control board 45 and disconnection short circuit power supply abnormality, a flag reflecting the bit setting request is created and output data To get.

When creating a flag that reflects a bit setting request, if the error flag communication error bit or error flag disconnection short circuit power supply error bit is ON, the bit clear request is reflected in the flag, otherwise, a bit set request It is reflected in the flag. In the acquisition of output data, a bit data setting process is executed with a flag reflecting a bit setting request, a buffer address such as a digit, and a firing permission signal bit data as arguments. As a result of execution, the acquired bit data is used as output data. In outputting the prohibition / permission signal, the acquired output data is output to an output port such as a digit in order to output a prohibition / permission signal.
<<< Test signal output processing >>>

  In the test signal output process (S67), a signal to be output to the test apparatus is created and output to the corresponding output port. Among the plurality of test signal output ports, the test signal output port 1 is connected to each terminal associated with a signal indicating that each special symbol is changing, a small hit, a big hit, an accessory continuous operating device is operating, or a conditional device is operating. Output. The test signal output port 2 is connected to each terminal to which signals of the normal electric accessory open extended state, the normal symbol variation time shortened state, the normal symbol high probability state, the special symbol variation time shortened state, and the special symbol high probability state are associated. Output. The test signal output port 3 outputs a normal electric accessory operating signal, an ordinary symbol changing signal, an ordinary symbol per signal, and a special electric accessory operating signal from the associated terminals. In order to create signals to be output to the test signal output ports 1 to 3, output data creation processing is performed using the address of the corresponding test signal data table among the test signal data tables 1 to 3 as an argument.

The test signal output port 5 outputs gaming machine error status, launch position designation, and symbol data signals from the associated terminals. In creating a signal to be output to the test signal output port 5, the lower 2 bits of the normal symbol combination number are used as bits 0 and 1 of symbol data. Further, the error inspection process is executed with the test terminal error output mask data as an argument. If an error is detected as a result of the execution, it is determined that a gaming machine error is occurring, and a gaming machine error state signal is turned on. Otherwise, create an off of gaming machine error status signal. When the value of the hit state flag is 0, the launch position designation signals 1 to 3 are created off. In other cases, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned on, and the launch position designation signal 2 and the launch position designation signal 3 are turned off. The test signal output port 6 and the test signal output port 7 output a symbol data signal from each associated terminal.
<<< Solenoid output processing >>>

In the solenoid output process (S68), the output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the large winning opening opening solenoid are output, so that the output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the output data of the large winning opening releasing solenoid are acquired. And output data. When acquiring the output data of the normal electric accessory solenoid and the output data of the large opening opening solenoid, the solenoid operation flag and solenoid operation timer are acquired, the output data is acquired, and the solenoid operation timer is updated in order. Do. In the output data output, the logical output result of the obtained output data of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid and the output data of the special prize opening opening solenoid is output to the solenoid output port.
<<< Direction control command transmission process >>>

  In the effect control command transmission process (S69), the transmission request of the command to be transmitted to the effect control board is inspected, and when it is determined that there is a transmission request, the requested command data is acquired and the used command buffer is cleared. Then, MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, MODE data is output, MODE data is held, EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data is acquired, and EVENT data is output sequentially. The transmission timing of the command data is defined by the effect data strobe, and a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) after the on time (here, 2 μs or more) of the effect data strobe signal is the effect data holding time.

  In the inspection of the command transmission request, the value of the command request writing position (area) is compared with the value of the command request reading position (area), and if the values do not match, it is determined that there is a command transmission request. To obtain the requested command data, add the calculated value of the address stored in the command request reading position and the logical product of the position correction bit data and the address of the command buffer. Is command data. After obtaining the calculated address value stored at the command request reading position, the command request reading position is incremented by 1 in order to update the contents of the command data reading position. In clearing the command buffer, the command buffer in which the acquired command data is stored is cleared to 0 in order to clear the command buffer.

In acquiring MODE data corresponding to the acquired command data, the upper order of the acquired command data is set as MODE data. In outputting the MODE data, after the acquired MODE data is output to the effect command output port, a strobe output process is executed to output the effect data strobe. In holding the MODE data, a wait is performed for a predetermined time (here, 46 μs or more) in order to hold the MODE data. In the acquisition of EVENT data corresponding to the acquired command data, the acquired command data lower order is defined as EVENT data. In the output of EVENT data, after the obtained EVENT data is output to the same output port as the aforementioned effect command, strobe output processing is executed to output the effect data strobe.
<<< External information output processing >>>

  In the external information output process (S70), a signal to be output to the external input terminal is created and the created signal is output. The configuration of the external information output port includes external information 1 to external information 6 and security, and the remaining one bit is unused. In creating external information 1, external information 3 to external information 6, output data creation processing is executed using the address of the external information data table as an argument. If the value of the hit flag is special figure 1 small hit data, and if the probability variation function inspection process is executed and the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device is not activated as a result of the execution, the external information 3 bit is turned on. create.

In creating the external information 2, in order to create the external information 2, a predetermined bit of the start port information timer is inspected. As a result of the inspection, the external information is matched with ON / OFF of the predetermined bit of the start port information timer. Create 2 on / off. In creating security, error check processing is executed using external information error output mask data as an argument. If an error is detected as a result of execution, the security bit of output data is turned on. Otherwise, the output data security bit is turned off. In outputting the created signal, the created external information 1 to external information 6 and security are output to the external information output port.
<< Interrupt on main board >>

  Next, an interruption in the main board 102 will be described. On the main board 102, maskable interrupts and non-maskable interrupts are performed. Of these, maskable interrupts are caused by PT0I. The maskable interrupt by PT0I divides the system clock to realize an interrupt period of 4 ms, and the aforementioned game progress interrupt process (PTC0 interrupt process) is executed in this interrupt period.

  On the other hand, the non-maskable interrupt is generated when the main board 102 detects a power-off and outputs a power-off signal, and this power-off signal is input to the non-maskable interrupt terminal 504.

The game progress interrupt processing is monitored by the interrupt processing time monitoring means, and this interrupt processing time monitoring means may be initialized and restarted within the timeout time set in the function setting of the program management area of the CPU 501. If it is not possible, a user reset occurs due to timeout. Then, the core of the CPU 501 is reset and the control start process is executed. The restart of the interrupt processing time monitoring means is executed when recursive information is set and the internal timer is initialized during the cyclic processing in the control start processing and during the game progress interrupt processing.
<< Random number on main board >>

  Next, random numbers used in the main board 102 will be described. The random number in the present embodiment is divided into a random number related to the operation of the accessory and another random number used for games. Random numbers related to the action of the actors include random numbers per ordinary symbol, initial random numbers per ordinary symbol, random numbers per special symbol, soft random numbers per special symbol, soft initial value random numbers per special symbol, random symbols per special symbol, and per special symbol There are seven types of symbol initial value random numbers.

  The random number per ordinary symbol is a random number used for the lottery of the ordinary symbol display device. The value of the random number is “0 to 282”, and the size of the random number is 283. The update method is to first add 1 to the previous random number, and return to 0 if the addition result exceeds the maximum value, and if the random number makes one round, the initial random number value per normal symbol at that time is the normal symbol value. The value is a random number per hit. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and is updated once for each game progress interrupt. The acquisition time is when the passage of the game ball is detected by the passage detection device 69 of the operation port 68. The number of random values to be won differs depending on whether the probability is low or high, and is 11 at low probability and 282 at high probability.

  The initial value random number per ordinary symbol is a random number for determining the initial value of the random number per ordinary symbol and the end value of the random number per ordinary symbol. The value of the random number is “0 to 282”, and the size of the random number is 283. In the updating method, 1 is first added to the previous random number, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, it is returned to 0. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and the update is performed even while the game progress interrupt is not executed.

  The random number per special symbol is a random number (hardware random number) generated by the software (ch) (channel) A of the random number circuit of the CPU 501 and acquired by software and used for lottery of the special symbol display device (70, 71). is there. The value of the random number is “0-065535”, and the size of the random number is 65536. The update method is to update once with two clocks of the crystal oscillator input to the RCK (random number clock) terminal of the CPU 501. The start value of the random number is a value based on the ID number of the CPU 501 and is changed every time the system is reset when the power is turned on (or off). The random number sequence changing method automatically updates the random number sequence every time the random number sequence completes a cycle. The update time is a timing set by a divide-by-two clock of the clock input to the RCK terminal.

  The acquisition timing differs depending on the start winning detection device 74 of the first start winning port 62 or the start winning detection device 75 of the second start winning port 63. In the case of the start winning detection device 74 of the first start winning opening 62, when the input signal is turned from OFF to ON, a low level is input to the P0 terminal of the CPU 501, and a random value (hardware) fetched from chA of the random number circuit. Random number) is stored in a random value register (RA0D). The internal random number (hardware random number) stored in the random number register (RA0D) is acquired when it is determined by software that the input signal of the start winning detection device 74 of the first start winning opening 62 is changed from OFF to ON. The random number per special symbol is a value obtained by adding a soft random number per special symbol to the acquired internal random number.

  On the other hand, in the case of the start winning detection device 75 of the second start winning opening 63, when the input signal is changed from OFF to ON, a low level is input to the P1 terminal of the CPU 501, and the disturbance taken in from the channel A of the random number circuit. The numerical value is stored in the random value register (RA1D), which is different from the case of the start winning detection device 74 of the first start winning opening 62.

  For random numbers per special symbol, the number of random values that will be won is indicated when displaying a combination of symbols that will cause the conditional device to operate, i.e., when it is a big hit, the conditional device does not operate, and It is different when displaying a combination of symbols that the special electric accessory will operate, that is, when it is a small hit. The number of random number values to be won is a difference between a low probability and a high probability, and is 164 at a low probability and 1640 at a high probability.

  On the other hand, the number of random numbers that will be hit by a small hit differs between the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71, and the first special symbol display device 70 has 656, the second The number of special symbol display devices 71 is 105.

  Regarding the random number per special symbol, the random number period is about 0.013 s (seconds) because a random number having a size of 65536 is updated at a predetermined speed.

  The soft random number per special symbol is a random number used for the lottery of the special symbol display device (70, 71), and is added to the acquired internal random number when acquiring the internal random number generated by the chA of the random number circuit as described above. . The value of the random number is “0 to 65520”, and the size of the random number is 65521. The update method first adds 1 to the previous random number, and if the addition result exceeds the maximum value, it returns to 0, and if the random number makes one round, the value of the soft initial value random number per special symbol at that time is special The value is a soft random number per symbol. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and is updated once for each game progress interrupt. The acquisition time is when a winning of a game ball is detected by the starting winning detection device 74 of the first starting winning opening 62 or the starting winning detection device 75 of the second starting winning opening 63.

  The soft initial value random number per special symbol is a random number for determining the initial value of the soft random number per special symbol and the end value of the soft random number per special symbol. The value of the random number is “0 to 65520”, the size of the random number The height is 65521. In the updating method, 1 is first added to the previous random number, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, it is returned to 0. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and the update is performed even while the game progress interrupt is not executed.

  The symbol random number per special symbol is a random number used to determine a symbol combination that is a big hit. The value of the random number is “0 to 999”, and the size of the random number is 1000. The update method first adds 1 to the previous random number, and if the addition result exceeds the maximum value, it returns to 0, and if the random number makes one round, the value of the soft initial value random number per special symbol at that time is special The value is a symbol random number per symbol. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and is updated once for each game progress interrupt. The acquisition time is when a winning of a game ball is detected by the starting winning detection device 74 of the first starting winning opening 62 or the starting winning detection device 75 of the second starting winning opening 63.

  The symbol initial value random number per special symbol is a random number for determining the initial value of the symbol random number per special symbol and the end value of the symbol random number per special symbol. The height is 1000. In the updating method, 1 is first added to the previous random number, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, it is returned to 0. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and the update is performed even while the game progress interrupt is not executed.

  There are two types of random numbers that are used for games: normal symbol variation pattern random numbers and variation pattern random numbers. Among these, the normal symbol variation pattern random number is a random number used for variation pattern selection of the ordinary symbol display device, the random number value is “0-232”, and the random number size is 233. In the updating method, 1 is first added to the previous random number, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value, it is returned to 0. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and is updated once for each game progress interrupt. The acquisition time is when the passage of the game ball is detected by the passage detection device 69 of the operation port 68.

The variation pattern random number is a random number used for variation pattern selection of the special symbol display device (70, 71), the value of the random number is “0-49999”, and the size of the random number is 50,000. In the update method, first, 3511 is subtracted from the previous random number, and if the subtraction result is less than 0, 50000 is added to the subtraction result. The update time is for each game progress interrupt, and is updated once for each game progress interrupt. The acquisition time is when a winning of a game ball is detected by the starting winning detection device 74 of the first starting winning opening 62 or the starting winning detection device 75 of the second starting winning opening 63.
<Other individual control processing modes>
<< Control Mode Related to Command Transmission Timing >>

In the present embodiment, the effect control command output from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301 is temporarily stored in the command buffer in response to a command request before transmission. The command buffer is obtained by causing a plurality of buffers to function as a ring buffer. In the control processing for command transmission (in this case, the production control command transmission processing (S69)), the command buffer starts from the command buffer in the order stored in the command buffer. Retrieved and sent. It is also possible to adopt a method in which a command set with a high priority is transmitted first. In various control processes, when a command that needs to be transmitted is generated, it is possible to transmit the command as needed. When such a method is adopted, during one game progress interruption process, for example, an effect command is transmitted collectively in one control processing module such as an effect control command transmission process (S69). Instead, each time a command needs to be transmitted, command transmission is performed sequentially within each control processing module. For this reason, it is difficult for a situation in which command transmission is carried over to the next game progress interrupt process. For example, there is no delay in the command at the time of starting winning and the command transmission at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol, and quick command processing is possible.
<< Control mode related to update of pending storage >>

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the configuration in which the second game is prioritized is adopted, and regularity is provided in the execution order of the first and second games. The update is performed sequentially for each second game or each first game. Accordingly, if only the information stored on hold is updated for each second game or first game, the update of information stored on hold is completed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which priority is given to the first game, or a configuration in which the reserved memory is digested in the order in which the start winnings are generated and stored in a reserved manner, instead of giving priority to any game. Adoption is possible. Among these, in the case of adopting the configuration in which the reserved memory is digested in the order in which the start winnings are generated, the reserved memory information is updated according to the digestion, the total number of pending games is updated, and the winning order is stored. As a result, the information stored on hold can be updated as a whole.

Further, in this embodiment, in order to notify the sub-main board 301 that the reserved memory has been updated, the symbol memory number command (symbol 1 memory number command or symbol 2 memory number command) is requested as described above. By including both the symbol 1 memory number command and the symbol 2 memory number command in one command, the necessary program and memory capacity can be reduced.
<< Control mode related to variation pattern lottery >>

  Next, various aspects related to the variation pattern lottery will be described. Any one of the variation pattern determination modes described here may be selected and applied in one pachinko gaming machine 10 or may be used in combination as appropriate. And when using a some aspect together, it is possible to use an aspect properly, for example based on elements, such as a success / failure result.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the determination of the variation pattern includes the result of success / failure, the number of reserved balls, a special symbol (which may be a symbol group), and a variation pattern selection state (special symbol status information). Although used as an element, a variation pattern corresponding to a combination of these determining elements is selected. Then, with the determination of the variation pattern, the variation time associated with the variation pattern is determined. Further, in the present embodiment, regarding the determination of the variation pattern, the determination elements are different depending on whether the result of the success / failure lottery is a big hit or not. In other words, in the case of a big hit, a variation pattern is selected from among the performance patterns (such as special symbol status information), the special symbol group, and the random number of success / failure, which are linked to them. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, a variation pattern is selected from among those linked to these based on the production state, the number of reserved balls, and the random number of success / failure. Of these, in the case of a big win, for the variation pattern that gives the re-lottery time in the production, the re-lottery time is given based on the production state (whether there is a specific production, etc.) and the special symbol group. The presence / absence is determined, and the determined result is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub main board 301.

  Further, when determining the variation pattern and the variation time, it is possible to determine the subsequent variation time according to the determined effect pattern number (in other words, the contents of the effect pattern). For example, when the selected variation pattern corresponds to the limited variation pattern effect, it is conceivable that an extension of the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is determined afterwards.

  In addition, as described above, by setting a variable additional information command as a command at the start of special symbol variation, it is added later to the previously determined variation time in relation to factors such as gaming state and winning symbol. An effect of adding time can be performed. When determining the total variation time in this manner, it is possible to create various variation patterns while reducing the number of variation patterns provided in advance as follows. That is, considering the case of performing pseudo continuous notice (so-called “pseudo train”), if the pseudo train variation pattern is simply set individually, the same number of variation patterns as the number of types of effects are provided in advance. It is necessary to keep. When all the production patterns are prepared individually as described above, the total number of variation patterns becomes large, for example, reaching a number exceeding 256. For this reason, in order to provide an identifiable code for a large number of variation patterns, it is necessary to increase the number of bits and the number of bytes for representing the code as compared with the conventional case.

  However, by using fluctuation additional information (fluctuation addition pattern), it is possible to connect the fluctuation additional information drawn by random numbers, for example, to a relatively small number of basic fluctuation patterns and form a fluctuation pattern afterwards. It is. As a result, a new variation pattern can be formed by combining the variation patterns, so that a variety of variation patterns can be created without excessively increasing the number of variation patterns provided in advance. Note that the random value related to the variation additional information can also be transmitted as a pre-reading effect command from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 when the start winning is generated. It is also possible to set the appearance probability of the variation addition pattern so that the variation addition information is easily added when the limited variation pattern effect is executed. In addition, to further give an example of using variable additional information, when “777” which is a probable variable symbol is displayed from the beginning as a combination of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c, the variable additional information is not set and the decorative symbols 190a to 190a are set. As a combination of 190c, once “666”, which is a non-probable variation, is displayed, an effect until the result of whether or not to promote to “777” is displayed (for example, an effect of shaking fluctuation, There is a case where an effect representing the development of an aspect is performed by setting variable additional information.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined using the number of reserved balls as an element, and the variation pattern table to be referenced differs depending on the number of reserved balls. The variation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0-4. The reason why the variation pattern table corresponding to the hold 4 is provided in addition to the four holds 0 to 3 is as follows. For example, consider a case where a new variation display is started from a situation where the number of held balls is four and the number of held balls is three. A state in which the number of reserved balls is 3 at the stage where the control process during the game progress interrupt process being executed at that time does not yet lead to the determination of the variation pattern which is the process during the subsequent game progress interrupt process When a new start win occurs, the number of reserved balls is added to 4 when the variation pattern is determined. Therefore, a fluctuation pattern table is provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0 to 4 so that such a situation can also be used as an element for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern table may be provided corresponding to the number of reserved balls 0-3. In this case, in the control processing, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the start winnings during the period from the number of reserved balls 3 to the determination of the variation pattern are not added. Note that any aspect can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which a maximum number of reserves (for example, 8) other than four is set.

Further, the variation pattern random number acquisition timing can be the variation pattern lottery time. In other words, the fluctuation pattern random number is not a random number related to the operation of an accessory such as a special electric accessory. The need to provide constraints is reduced. Therefore, it is conceivable that the fluctuation pattern random number is not acquired at the time of starting winning, but for example, the fluctuation pattern random number is acquired and stored at the time of the fluctuation pattern lottery as a separately provided timing. By doing so, the number of pieces of information to be stored at the time of starting winning a prize can be reduced, and the capacity of the program and memory can be reduced.
<< Control mode related to design designation >>

In the present embodiment, as described above, whether or not to change the probability is determined by a special symbol. For this reason, a symbol is determined by a symbol random number (symbol random number) per special symbol, and whether or not there is a probability change is also determined. Further, the probability (ratio) of probability change is determined by the selection probability of the symbol associated with the probability change. It is also possible to determine the symbol determination table to be used based on the value of the upper byte of the code indicating the symbol random number, and then determine the symbol from the determined symbol determination table based on the value of the lower byte of the symbol random number. is there. In this embodiment, since the numerical range of the design random number is set to “0 to 999”, the binary code code of these numerical values can be used. By doing so, the capacity of the memory and program can be reduced. In addition, the game state such as the number of rounds and the number of times reduced is assigned to the winning symbol (which may be a symbol group), and the number of subsequent rounds and the number of reduced times are determined according to the winning symbol. May be. By doing so, it is not necessary to store and control data unique to the gaming state, and the capacity of the memory and program can be reduced. Furthermore, information (game state designation information) that conveys the game state to a command that conveys a symbol or the like from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301 (for example, each command of the symbol 1 effect pattern and the symbol 2 effect pattern in this embodiment). ) Can also be added. This command is not sent to the sub-main board 301 immediately after being created, but is created and temporarily stored, and is sent to the sub-main board 301 after waiting for a predetermined timing. Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of small hit symbols are set (see each even number symbol in FIG. 9C). For example, only one type of small hit symbol is set and a random number is not used. The small hit symbol may be directly designated (specified).
<< Relationship between special symbol and decorative symbol variation time >>

  As described above, the special symbol (the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193) and the decorative symbols 190a to 190c corresponding to the special symbol are controlled so as to start and stop changing in synchronization with each other. However, depending on the situation, the variation time of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c can be shortened to some extent with respect to the variation time of the special symbol (the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193).

  That is, when the variation of the special symbol or the variation pattern is determined and the variation of the special symbol is started, the main substrate 102 sends a decoration symbol variation start command (command at the start of variation) to the sub-main substrate 301. However, the time required for transmission and reception of a predetermined command (for example, the first command at the start of fluctuation) and the command buffer (in this embodiment, the ring buffer type is used) are set and waited. Depending on the time until all the commands (first-in command) are sent out, it is conceivable that the variation start of the decorative symbol will be delayed from that of the special symbol. Further, at the time of stoppage of variation of the special symbol, a variation stop command (command for determining the symbol of the special symbol) is transmitted to the sub-main board 301, but a predetermined command (for example, the first command of the command at the start of variation when determining the symbol) ) May be delayed due to the time required to transmit and receive) and the degree of command buffer congestion (the number of commands waiting for transmission).

In this way, the variation time of the decorative symbol can be shortened to some extent with respect to the variation time of the special symbol, the decorative symbol starts to vary after the special symbol starts to vary, and the decorative symbol after the special symbol stops varying. Can happen to stop fluctuating. Note that the degree of delay between the start of change and the stop of change in the decorative symbol is usually that the number of commands to be transmitted is relatively large at the start of change and relatively small at the stop. The degree of delay is considered to be small (less) compared to the time of starting the fluctuation.
<Operation Control Related to Image Display by Sub-Control Unit>

  Next, a basic control operation when image display is performed by the sub control means (in this embodiment, the sub main board 301 of the sub board 104) will be described. In the present embodiment, as described above, the sub board 104 includes the sub main board 301 and the sub sub board 302. The CPU 521 mounted on the sub-main board 301, like the main control means (main board 102 in this embodiment), undergoes a control start process after power-on, and is a timer interrupt with a predetermined period (here 1 ms). The progress interrupt process is executed as a normal operation. In this effect progress interrupt process, for example, as a drive source for effect game effect lamps (including LEDs or only LEDs) and various movable objects (including the aforementioned movable effect members 93 and 94). Steady performance control of the motor used is executed.

  In the CPU 521 of the sub-main board 301, the control process based on various commands from the main board 102 is a control process having a higher priority than the control process of the normal operation, and an NMI interrupt (non-maskable interrupt) is received by receiving the command. ) Process is executed, and an effect control process corresponding to the content of the command is performed.

  Further, the types of image display states performed in the effect symbol display device 60 are roughly divided into “1. Power-on”, “2. Initial symbol display”, “3. "4. Fluctuation", "5. Fluctuation stop", "6. Big hit start demonstration", "7. Big hit display", and "8. Big hit end display". In the effect symbol display device 60, display operations corresponding to these types are executed in response to commands from the main board 102.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of a normal image display operation by an operation state transition diagram. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, an image display related to “1. Power on” is performed on the effect symbol display device 60, and preparations necessary for starting the game are completed, and “1. When the display of “raising” is finished, an image display of “2. initial symbol display” or “3. customer waiting demonstration” is performed, for example, on the condition that the firing handle 17 is operated or not. In this embodiment, normally, the image display of “2. Initial symbol display” is performed after the “1. Power on” image display, and if the operation of the firing handle 17 is not detected even after a predetermined time has elapsed, “ 3. “Customer waiting demonstration” is displayed. In addition, if there is a ball in the start winning opening (for example, the first start winning opening 62) within a predetermined time after the image display of “2. Initial symbol display” is started, the decorative symbols 190a to 190c described above are displayed. Such “4. fluctuation” image display is performed.

  The above-mentioned “4. Fluctuation” image display represents a state in which the decorative symbols 190a to 190c, etc. start to fluctuate and continue to change (operations such as scrolling and shaking). After that, it becomes “5. Fluctuation stop”, and when a big hit occurs, it returns to the normal game through “6. Big hit start demo”, “7. Big hit indication” and “8. Big hit end indication” , “4. Fluctuation” and “3. Customer waiting demo” are displayed. If no big hit has occurred, the image display returns from “5. Change stop” to “4. Change” or “3. Furthermore, after entering the “5. Fluctuation stop” display state, if a ball entering the start winning opening is not detected even after a predetermined time has elapsed, an image display of “3. Demonstration waiting for customers” is performed. .

  Further, the command from the main board 102 is not necessarily transmitted according to the order of the codes (1 to 8) of these operations, but the command necessary according to the situation at that time is transmitted. That is, in addition to the typical operation sequence described above, for example, a power failure or a momentary power failure occurs during the display of fluctuations in the decorative symbols 190a to 190c, and then the power is turned on without any data initialization operation. In such a case, the display operation may proceed in the order of “4. Fluctuation”, “1. Power-on”, “4. Fluctuation”. In addition, when power interruption is restored with data initialization operation, “4. Fluctuation”, “1. Power on”, “2. Initial symbol display”, “3. The display operation changes in the order of “Demo” (or “4. Variation”). Further, since the power interruption can occur in any state, for example, from “1. Power-on” at the time of power interruption recovery, “5. Fluctuation stop”, “6. Big hit start demonstration”, “7 It is also possible to make a direct transition to either “. Display during jackpot” or “8.

  In addition, the order of command transmission is not limited by the previously transmitted command. In this embodiment, the command is sent from the main board 102 in any situation depending on the contents of the command. The state is changing. After the image display in a predetermined state, the image display may be executed in any other state. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the screen does not transition after that unless the commands are received in a specific order (in other words, through a specific display mode (scene or the like)) does not occur. Is adopted. Further, when the image display state changes, objects that are image elements displayed before the change are erased that are not particularly necessary after the change.

For example, even if the “V” display is performed during the execution of the special game related to the big hit, the “V” display is deleted when the normal screen is displayed after the special game ends. be able to. Further, when the display state changes in the order of “4. Fluctuation”, “1. Power-on”, “4. Fluctuation”, for example, “Screen preparation in progress” during the state of “1. Power-on”. An example is a configuration in which character display is performed, and when the display state changes to “4. Fluctuation”, the display “Preparing screen” is deleted.
<Terms related to image display>

Next, operation control related to image display will be described later. Prior to the description, general meanings of necessary terms will be described here. Here, we will explain “special symbols”, “decorative symbols”, “normal symbols”, etc. as terms common to various pachinko machines, and “previous symbols (for each symbol)”, “ “Previous symbol” as a term for ordinary symbols such as “This symbol (for each symbol)”, “Fixed symbol (for each symbol)”, “Demo symbol (for each symbol)”, “Display symbol (for each symbol)”, etc. , “Determined symbol”, “display symbol”, and the like, and terms necessary to describe them.
<< Terms common to pachinko machines >>

  First, “special symbol” as a term common to pachinko machines is displayed small in the corner of the screen (for example, the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60), LED, 7 segment (7 segment LED), etc. It is a design that is not intended to be used and displayed, or to make the player aware of it. In the present embodiment, as described above, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 are used for display.

  The “decorative symbol” is a symbol that is used for varying effects and intended to make the player aware of it. In many cases, the “decorative symbol” is composed of the left, middle, and right three digits and the “fourth symbol”. Further, the “fourth symbol” is defined as a part of the decorative symbol, and is a symbol having a function of representing the winning type of the special symbol by coloring. The “4th pattern” is displayed in black, white, red, blue, and other colors. For example, in the case of a probabilistic big hit with probability fluctuation, the main coloring of the decorative design is red, and in the case of a normal big hit without probability fluctuation, the main coloring of the decorative design is white. The color such as “4th design” becomes. In the present embodiment, as described above, the decorative symbols 190a to 190c are adopted, and further, the difference in the type of big hit, the presence / absence of a big hit, etc. is notified by the fourth symbol.

  Next, the “normal screen” is a basic screen defined for each gaming machine, and changes depending on the gaming state. This “normal screen” is often displayed as a background in the video. For example, a background of a sunset state is displayed in a high probability state, and a background of a daytime state is displayed in a low (normal) probability state. And the like can be exemplified.

  Subsequently, the “variation pattern” is a general term for a pattern number, an operation, and the like corresponding to the variation appearing on the display screen. However, for example, the sub-main board 301 receives or receives a number (symbol number) of any symbol (in this case, meaning including decorative symbols, characters, items, and other various symbols) from the main substrate 102. Even if there is not, some kind of presentation is performed on the display screen. Here, the description “no symbol is received” includes a case where the received symbol is not within the range of the symbol to be received. If a symbol outside the range is designated, the designation is ignored and it is assumed that no command has been received.

  Next, the “variation stop waiting state” means a state in which the variation (production) is finished and the above variation stop command is waited. The “variable stop waiting state” will be described below.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19A, when a period from the start of execution of various fluctuation patterns to the stop of fluctuation is expressed, a command for transmitting the fluctuation pattern is received from the main board 102, and execution of the selected fluctuation pattern is started ( The entire period from the time when the change stop command is received (the right end in the figure) to the period during change is from the left end in the figure. This changing period can be divided into a time from the start of the effect (start of change) to the end of the effect and a time in the “waiting state for change stop”. Among these, the time from the start to the end of the production is a time corresponding to the variation pattern transmitted from the main board 102, and is a time from several seconds to several minutes determined by the variation pattern. On the other hand, the time for waiting for a change stop is not always constant, but is about several seconds for any change pattern. The time in the variation stop waiting state is continued from the end of the variation (effect) until the variation stop command is received.

  In addition, when the change stop command is received, the change display is stopped. Even if a change stop command is received during the period from the start to the end of the production for some reason, the change display is stopped.

  Further, while waiting for a change stop, it is possible to display the decorative symbols 190a to 190c as if they were completely stopped, but normally, a display indicating that they are not completely stopped visually. Aspect is implemented. And, as a display mode indicating that it is not completely stopped visually, a slight (about several millimeters) displacement fluctuation is often employed. The linear thing of this, the rotational thing around the vertical or horizontal axis center etc. can be illustrated. In this embodiment, vertical fluctuations in the vertical direction are employed.

  Further, there are “single type” and “single type / single type combined type” as terms relating to the game characteristics of pachinko machines. Of these, “single one type” is a generic name for gaming machines having one type of special symbol, and “one type, one type composite type” is a generic name for gaming machines having two types of special symbols. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a “1 type 1 type composite type” gaming machine, and includes a first start winning port 62 and a second start winning port 63 so as to correspond to each type of special symbol. It has been. In this embodiment, in order to distinguish the types of special symbols, terms such as the first special symbol 192 (special symbol 1) and the second special symbol 193 (special symbol 2) are used. In the description of the operation control related to the display, the term “A” is attached to the term relating to the one corresponding to the first special symbol 192 (special symbol 1), and it corresponds to the second special symbol 193 (special symbol 2). In some cases, a term “B” is attached to a term related to a thing to explain.

Furthermore, the “traffic light device” is “one type / one type composite type” and corresponds to the first special symbol 192 (special symbol 1) (reference A) or the second special symbol 193 (special symbol 2). When only one of the two to be displayed (symbol B) is displayed, it indicates the type (variation type) of which one is to be displayed. In this embodiment, among the two rectangular frames denoted by reference numerals 198 and 199 in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the design of the traffic light 198 is composed of the upper rectangular frame and the image inside thereof. ing. In addition, the size of the rectangular frame of this traffic light is about 5 mm square, and red or blue coloring is given to the inside.
<< Terms related to decorative design >>

  Subsequently, terms relating to the decorative symbols (decorative symbols 190a to 190c in this embodiment) will be described. In addition, although the meaning of a term is demonstrated roughly here, control operation is mentioned later.

  The term “previous symbol (for each symbol)” as a term related to the decorative symbol is the latest received symbol transmitted from the main board (main substrate 102 in the present embodiment) for the purpose of decorative symbol variation and stop display. It is for each decorative symbol (for this example, for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols) that stopped lastly at the time. This “previous symbol” data is used for reference at the start of subsequent fluctuations.

  In addition, “current symbol (for each symbol)” is for each decorative symbol received from the start of the current variation (current variation) to the next variation start. Notify the lottery result. The “current symbol” is used for determining a symbol displayed on the jackpot screen (display screen in the other cases of jackpot).

  Further, the “determined symbol (for each symbol)” is for each decorative symbol received from the start of the change to the stop of the change at that time, and is used as a symbol for the final display in the current change.

  The “demo symbols (for each symbol)” is for each decorative symbol used for a customer waiting demo. In the operation on the image display control, the “previous symbol” corresponds to the “demo symbol” during the fluctuation. Further, when the data related to the symbol is not received after the fluctuation is stopped (when the timing is normal), the symbol whose fluctuation is stopped corresponds to the “demo symbol” in terms of control. In addition, when the data related to the symbol is received after the fluctuation is stopped (when the timing is abnormal), the data of the “previous symbol” is handled as the “demo symbol” for the received symbol, and some other situation occurs for some reason. If it is, the symbol displayed at the time of the final change is handled as a “demo symbol”.

  Furthermore, the “display symbol (for each symbol)” is a symbol to be displayed when there is a symbol display request from the main board or within the sub-main board. Usually, after performing predetermined operations related to various symbols by each command, the data of the symbols to be displayed is copied to a predetermined storage area of the RWM (in this embodiment, the RWM 523 of the sub main board 301). In addition, during the symbol variation, the “display symbol” may be switched according to the update of the “display symbol”.

  The “initial symbol (for each symbol)” is a symbol for initial display defined for each model of the gaming machine, for example. Normally, a combination of symbols that are not successful in the display is displayed. In this embodiment, the left symbol and the middle symbol are both “3” and the right symbol “1” “331” is adopted as the initial symbol. In addition, regarding the “initial symbol (for each symbol)”, the “fourth symbol” described above is set, and the “initial symbol” related to the “fourth symbol” is used as a coloring of the shift during the game. White is used.

In addition, “× symbol” is a symbol that is displayed when data related to the left, middle, and right symbols is not received or there is no corresponding symbol, and is displayed as a symbol “x” (cross). Is called. The value corresponding to this “x symbol” is a fixed value. Further, the “black symbol” is a symbol displayed corresponding to the case where the “fourth symbol” is not received. Here, regarding “x symbol”, it is assumed that “black symbol” is associated with “fourth symbol” unless otherwise described in the following description.
<< Terms for ordinary symbols >>

  Next, terms related to ordinary symbols will be described. Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the normal symbols are controlled by the main board 102 and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 (see FIG. 7A), so that the sub main board 301 has the normal symbols. Display control is not performed. However, depending on the type of pachinko gaming machine, the normal symbol may be controlled by the sub-control means such as the sub-main board 301, so the normal symbol will be described here.

  The term “previous symbol” as a term related to the normal symbol is the latest received symbol transmitted from the main board for normal symbol fluctuation and stop display, and the data of this “previous symbol” Used for reference. The “determined symbol” is received from the start of change to the stop of change at that time.

  Furthermore, the “display symbol” is a symbol to be displayed when there is a symbol display request from the main board or within the sub-main board. Usually, after various symbols are operated by each command, the data of the symbol to be displayed is copied to a predetermined storage area of the RWM. In addition, during the symbol variation, the “display symbol” may be switched according to the update of the “display symbol”.

The “initial symbol” is a symbol for initial display defined for each model of the gaming machine, for example. Usually, a combination pattern that is not a hit on the display is adopted, and for example, “-” (hyphen combination) can be exemplified. Further, “x symbol” is a symbol displayed when data is not received or when there is no corresponding symbol. The value corresponding to this “x symbol” is a fixed value.
<< Terms related to the number of symbol memories (common for special symbols and ordinary symbols) >>

Next, terms related to the number of symbols stored, which is the number of reserved balls, will be described. Here, the “specified number of memories” and the “initial number of memories” are described. Among these, the “specified number of storages” is the number of storages to be displayed when there is a storage number display request from the main board or in the sub-main board. Further, the “initial memory number” is an initial display memory number defined for each model of the gaming machine, for example, and is usually set to 0 on the display (0 memory number).
<Outline of design specifications>

Then, the outline | summary of the symbol control of various symbols is demonstrated. What will be described here is each of the decorative symbols, the normal symbols, and the number of symbol memories.
<< decoration pattern >>

  First, the decorative design will be described. As described above, the decorative symbols can be generally divided into the left, middle, and right three digits and the configuration of the fourth symbol, and this embodiment also follows this. In the display control of the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols are selected based on the decorative symbol types designated from the main board 102. The decorative symbol type usually relates to a one-digit decorative symbol. In this embodiment, the special symbol type according to the above-described symbol determination (see FIGS. 9A to 9C) corresponds to this. Yes. In this embodiment, the decorative symbols 190 a to 190 c are drawn on the sub main board 301, but for example, the decorative symbols may be drawn on the sub sub board 302. As in the present embodiment, in the case of drawing a decoration diagram on the sub-main board 301 side, a command related to the selected symbol is transmitted from the sub-main board 301 to the sub-sub board 302 side.

Here, when the decorative symbol type is not specified at the time of start of variation (including immediately after the start of variation) (at the time of error), variation effect is performed with the symbol determined for each gaming machine or the previous symbol as a stop target. In the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol type is not designated, the variation effect is performed with the previous symbol as the stop target. For this reason, the symbol is not stopped and displayed before the change stop command is received during the change. Further, when the fluctuation stop command is received, if the symbol data that is the stop target has not been received (error), control is performed so as to display a symbol.
<< Normal design >>

Next, normal symbols will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control related to the normal symbol is not performed on the sub-board 104 of the present embodiment as described above, but in the other embodiments described later, the display of the normal symbol is performed on the side of the sub-board. Since some control is performed, the normal symbols may be described together. In normal symbol display control, the number of symbols is usually one digit. However, the symbol is updated by receiving a variation pattern command, and is replaced by the symbol to be stopped by receiving a variation stop command. For the transition of the symbol display, no particular control is performed, and a mode is adopted in which the variation is started from the previous symbol at the start of the variation according to the circumstances at the design stage of the display control. If the symbol has not been received (error) when the fluctuation stop command is received, a symbol is displayed.
<< Number of symbols stored >>

  Subsequently, with respect to the number of symbol memories, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of display control is performed for each type of special symbol such as special symbol 1 or special symbol 2. Further, the control process is executed so that the updated display of the stored number is immediately performed with the reception of the command for the stored number of symbols.

<Design specifications displayed by each command (single type)>

Next, a description will be given of a control mode for performing symbol display according to the situation on the effect symbol display device 60 in accordance with command reception from the main board. The symbol specifications described below are not only for displaying the decorative symbols 190a to 190c on the effect symbol display device 60, but as shown in FIG. 18, the control processing related to symbol display changes between various display states. In this case, the symbol display can be performed smoothly and appropriately no matter what route the transition follows. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display control of the above-described one-type, one-type composite type decoration symbol is performed. Based on the type of symbol control. Accordingly, here, first, display control of decorative symbols in the single type of single type will be described, and thereafter, display control of the single type / single type composite type and other types according to the present embodiment will be described.
<< Pattern to be set (single type) >>

  Here, a case where a symbol lottery is performed on the sub-board will be described. Furthermore, symbol data set according to the situation in a predetermined area (buffer area) set in RWM (corresponding to RWM 523 of this embodiment) for symbol display will be described.

  First, in the RWM of the sub-board, buffer areas such as a demo symbol, a previous symbol, a current symbol, a fixed symbol, etc. are set in advance as work related to display content related information. These buffer areas are preset. FIG. 20A shows what operation is performed on each workpiece according to the situation. In FIG. 20A, on the front side described on the left side, a demo symbol, a previous symbol, a current symbol, a final symbol, and a display symbol, which are names of workpieces, are shown in order from the top.

  In addition, the timing of command reception from the main board is shown at the top indicated in the upper side in the figure, and the timing shown here is at the time of power-on or command reception related to initial symbol display. , When receiving commands related to variation patterns, when receiving commands related to decorative symbols, when receiving commands related to variation stop, when receiving commands related to the timing of jackpot start, jackpot middle, jackpot end, commands related to customer waiting demonstrations At the time of reception.

  Here, the command at the time of power-on corresponds to the above-described command at the time of power failure recovery. Of various commands at the time of power failure recovery, for example, a special symbol 1 status command at power failure recovery and a special symbol 2 status command at power failure recovery can be used as commands related to power-up. In addition to this, it is also possible to use another command at the time of power failure recovery as a command related to power-on.

  In addition, the above-mentioned symbol 1 effect pattern command and symbol 2 effect pattern command correspond to the command related to the variation pattern, and the above-mentioned symbol 1 character effect command and symbol 2 character effect command correspond to the command related to the decorative symbol designation. Is applicable. Further, the symbol 1 effect pattern stop command and the symbol 2 effect pattern stop command correspond to the commands related to the change stop. Furthermore, the commands related to the timing of the big hit start, the big hit middle, and the big hit end are as follows: symbol 1 big hit start demo command, symbol 2 big hit start demo command, symbol 1 big hit middle demo command, symbol 2 big hit middle demo command, symbol 1 The winning end demo command and the end symbol 2 end demo command can be used in accordance with the probability of jackpot. Further, the customer waiting demo command corresponds to the command related to the customer waiting demo.

  As described above, in the RWM, a plurality of buffer areas such as a demo symbol, a previous symbol, a current symbol, and a fixed symbol are set in advance as a work (display content related information storage area). As a display content information storage area), a buffer area for display symbols is set in advance. Then, when each command is received in the sub-board, predetermined data is set or copied to each work of the demo symbol, the previous symbol, the current symbol, and the final symbol according to the definition made for each command in advance. It has become. Although details will be described later, the set or copy other than the symbol designation command is performed for each symbol to be displayed (three digits in the case of three digits). For example, “X symbol set” for the current symbol in the variation pattern sequence means that the symbol “X” is set for the symbol for the left, middle, and right symbols, and black is set for the fourth symbol. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the terms “set” and “copy” are used in accordance with examples commonly used in the field of technology development, but the operations of both “copy” and “set” are assumed to be the same. It is also possible to grasp.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), when the sub-board receives a command related to the initial symbol display at the time of power-on or among the above-mentioned commands, the demo symbol workpiece is designated from the main substrate. The initial symbol (data relating to) is set, the initial symbol (data relating to) is set in the same manner as the previous symbol work, the X symbol (data relating to) is set to the work of the current symbol, The x symbol (related data) is set to the work of the fixed symbol. Then, the initial symbol (data related thereto) is set in the work of the display symbol. In the following, in order to avoid redundant explanations, the description of workpieces and data is omitted, the workpiece of the previous symbol is simply described as the previous symbol, the initial symbol (data related thereto) is simply described as the initial symbol, etc. There is.

  Subsequently, when a command relating to a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern command) is received, the previous symbol (data relating to) at that time is copied to the demo symbol, no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol, and the power is turned on. The initial symbol set at the time of raising or receiving a command related to the initial symbol display remains. In addition, the x symbol is set for the current symbol, and the x symbol is set for the confirmed symbol. Then, the data of the previous symbol at that time is copied to the display symbol, and as a result, the initial symbol is displayed.

  The operation related to this display symbol (copy of the previous symbol) is performed when the variation pattern command is received, and the variation of the decorative symbol is started from this symbol (previous symbol). The symbol that is the final stop target of the change is also the previous symbol, but the symbol that is the final stop target is specified by the decorative symbol specifying command immediately after the start of change (within, for example, 100 ms from the start of change). If, for some reason, there is a symbol (all digits or some digits) that is not specified by the decorative symbol designation command, as a result, the variation start symbol that is the symbol at the start of variation is the final stop target. Become.

  Furthermore, when a command related to decorative symbol designation is received, data relating to the symbol designated (designated symbol) is copied from the main board to any of the demo symbol, the previous symbol, the current symbol, and the final symbol. . This “designated symbol” is a variable that changes according to the command. No particular operation is performed on the display symbol, and data of the initial symbol in the workpiece of the display symbol when a command related to the variation pattern is received remains. In other words, the display symbol is not changed on the spot by the command for designating the decorative symbol. Note that here, when the variation of the symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, image control is performed to display the variation of the display symbol before receiving the command related to the decorative symbol designation. Is arbitrary, and it is also possible to perform control such that, for example, symbol variation does not start until a command related to decorative symbol designation is received. Further, as described above, since the command related to the decorative symbol designation is sent immediately after the start of variation, the designated symbol becomes the variation pattern stop target.

  Subsequently, when the command related to the change stop is received, the confirmed symbol at that time (data relating thereto) is copied to the demo symbol, and no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol. Then, the final symbol is copied to the current symbol, and the “x” symbol is set to the final symbol. Then, the data of the confirmed symbol at that time is copied to the display symbol. Here, the set operation related to the confirmed symbol is performed after performing the copy operation to the demo symbol, the previous symbol, and the display symbol. In other words, when the command related to the change stop is received, the data related to the designated symbol when the command relating to the decorative symbol designation is received is copied to the display symbol workpiece, and then the × symbol is copied to the final symbol workpiece. Set. Thus, the designated symbol can be displayed when normal, and the symbol can be displayed when abnormality occurs.

  Subsequently, when each of the commands for starting the jackpot, hitting the middle, and ending the jackpot is received, the current symbol (data related to it) is copied to the demo symbol, and no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol or the current symbol. . In addition, the symbol “x” is set to the confirmed symbol, and the data related to the symbol this time is copied to the display symbol. Here, the data relating to the current symbol relates to the designated symbol.

Subsequently, when a command related to a customer waiting demo is received, no particular operation is performed on each work of the demo symbol, the previous symbol, the current symbol, and the confirmed symbol, and the data relating to the demo symbol is copied to the display symbol. Is done.
<< Specific example of symbol display (single type) >>

  Next, the control process in the above-mentioned symbol specification will be described by applying a specific symbol. As an example, the decorative design is composed of a three-digit number design of left, middle and right and the above-mentioned fourth design, and there are 10 types of design from “0” to “9”. It is a thing. Also, here, a combination of 3-digit numeric symbol data and fourth symbol data is, for example, “3” for both the left symbol and the middle symbol, “1” for the right symbol, and “white” for the fourth symbol. When there is, it is expressed as “3, 3, 1, white”. Further, the “x” symbol is represented as “x”.

  First, when the power is turned on and when no command is received, the data related to “3. 3. 1. White” which is the initial symbol is set in the demo symbol work. Is done. And the last symbol is “3 ・ 3 ・ 1 ・ white”, the current symbol is “× ・ × ・ × ・ black”, the final symbol is “× ・ × ・ × ・ black”, and the display symbol is “3.3.・ 1 ・ White 」.

  Next, when the initial symbol display designation command is received, the demo symbol is “3 · 3 · 1 · white” and the previous symbol is “3 · 3 · 1” in the same manner as when the power is turned on (when no command is received).・ White, the symbol for this time is “× ・ × ・ × ・ black”, and the final symbol is “× ・ × ・ × ・ black”. The display symbol is “3, 3, 1, white”.

  Subsequently, when the command of the fluctuation pattern (start of fluctuation) is received, the demo symbol becomes the data of the previous symbol, the previous symbol is unchanged, the current symbol is “× ・ × ・ × ・ black”, and the final symbol is “× ・ ×”.・ × ・ Black 」. The display symbol has the same contents as the previous symbol.

  Through such an operation, the variation starts from the display symbol. Since this display symbol does not change even when the symbol designation command is received, even if the timing for starting variation is delayed with respect to reception of the variation start command, the previous symbol at the time of variation pattern command reception becomes the display symbol. By such a series of operations, for example, even when a variation pattern command is received immediately after the power is turned on, the variation can be started from “3 · 3 · 1 · white”.

By such work setting and operation for each work, smooth display control of a type in which a set of decorative symbols is changed is possible. In other words, in order to cope with changes in various display states, it is possible to set a storage area corresponding to every conceivable change and further determine in advance operations for each storage area in every situation. . However, as described above, with respect to a set of decorative symbols, in addition to the previous symbol and display symbol, by providing limited works such as a demo symbol, a current symbol, a fixed symbol, etc., one to two sets (described later) If it is a decorative pattern of a level of appropriate, it is possible to perform appropriate display control without any problems from experience. Further, on the basis of the present invention, it is possible to change to other forms of display control using two sets of decorative symbols, and further to display control of modes using three or more sets of decorative symbols. Deformation is also considered possible.
<Design specifications displayed by each command (1 type, 1 type combined type)>

Next, the display control of the decoration symbol in the 1 type 1 type composite type adopted in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
<< Pattern to be set (1 type, 1 type combined type) >>

  In this 1-type 1-type composite type, two types of special symbols are provided as described above. As shown in FIG. 21, the RWM 523 has the same symbols as the demo symbol AB, the previous symbol AB, and the current symbol A. Each work of the symbol A, the current symbol B, the fixed symbol B, and the display symbol is set. Among them, the common for the demo symbol AB corresponds to the work of the above-described single type of demo symbol, and the common for the previous symbol AB corresponds to the previous symbol of the single type of single type. The symbol “A” indicates that the symbol corresponds to the first special symbol 192 (special symbol 1), and the symbol “B” indicates the symbol corresponding to the second special symbol 193 (special symbol 2). Represents that. The symbol “AB” indicates that both the first special symbol 192 (special symbol 1) and the second special symbol 193 are supported. Furthermore, the current symbol A and the current symbol B correspond to a single type of the current symbol, and the fixed symbol A and the fixed symbol B correspond to a single type of the fixed symbol. The display symbol corresponds to a single type of display symbol.

  In addition, the timing of command reception from the main board 102 is shown at the top of the table described in the upper side in FIG. 21. The timing shown here is command reception related to power-on or initial symbol display. When receiving a command related to the variation pattern A (corresponding to the special symbol 1), when receiving a command related to the designation of the decorative symbol A, when receiving a command related to the variation stop of the decorative symbol A (variable stop A), and the decorative symbol There is a command reception related to each timing of jackpot start, jackpot middle, jackpot end (A designation) for A. Furthermore, at the timing described in the figure, when the command related to the variation pattern B (corresponding to the special symbol 2) is received, when the command related to the designation of the decoration symbol B is received, the variation stop of the decoration symbol B (variation stop) There are times when a command related to B) is received, and a command related to each timing of the big hit start, big hit medium hit and big hit end (both B designation) related to the decorative design B. In addition to this, there is a command reception time related to a customer waiting demonstration.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the sub-board 104 receives a command related to the initial symbol display at the time of power-on or among the above-mentioned commands, a work common to the demo symbol AB is designated from the main substrate. The initial symbol (related data) is set, and the initial symbol (related data) is similarly set to the work common to the previous symbol AB. Also, the x symbol (related data) is set for the work of the current symbol A and the fixed symbol A, and the x symbol (related data) is also set for the work of the current symbol B and the final symbol B. And the above-mentioned initial design (data concerning it) is set to the work of the display design.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the fluctuation pattern A (fluctuation pattern command) is received, the previous symbol AB common (data relating to) the previous symbol AB is copied to the demo symbol AB, and particularly common to the previous symbol AB. No operation is performed. When the command related to the variation pattern A is received after the command related to the power-on or initial symbol display, the initial symbol set when the command related to the power-up or initial symbol display is received Remains. Furthermore, a symbol X is set for symbol A and final symbol A this time, and no particular operation is performed for symbol B and final symbol B this time, and is set when the power-up or initial symbol display command is received. Data remains. Then, data common to the previous symbol AB at that time is copied to the display symbol, and as a result, the initial symbol is displayed.

  The operation related to this display symbol (copy common to the previous symbol AB) is performed when the variation pattern A command is received, and the variation of the decorative symbol is started from this symbol (common to the previous symbol AB). The symbol that will be the final stop target of the change is also the symbol common to the previous symbol AB, but this symbol that will be the final stop target is specified by the decorative symbol specification A command immediately after the start of the change (for example, within 100 ms from the start of the change). . If, for some reason, there is a symbol (all digits or a part of digits) that is not designated by the decorative symbol designation A command, as a result, the variation start symbol that is the symbol at the start of variation is the final stop target for that symbol. It becomes.

  Subsequently, when a command relating to the design of decorative symbol A is received, the design symbol specified by the main board is used for any of the common symbols of demo symbol AB, the previous symbol AB, the current symbol A, and the final symbol A. Data related to design A is copied. For the symbol B, the confirmed symbol B, and the display symbol this time, no particular operation is performed, and the data that is set when the power-on or when a command related to the initial symbol display is received remains. That is, with respect to the display symbol, the display symbol is not changed on the spot by the command for designating the decorative symbol A.

  In addition, here, when the change of the symbol is started in response to the reception of the change pattern A command, the image control for changing the display symbol is performed before the command related to the design of the decorative symbol A is received. The control process is arbitrary. For example, it is possible to perform control such that the symbol variation is not started until a command related to the design of decorative symbol A is received. Further, as described above, since the command related to the design of the decorative symbol A is sent immediately after the start of variation, the designated symbol becomes the target for stopping the variation pattern.

  Subsequently, when the command related to the designation of change stop A is received, the symbol A (the data related to) at that time is copied to the demo symbol AB, and the operation is particularly common to the previous symbol AB. Not done. Then, the final symbol A is copied to the current symbol A, and the final symbol A is set to the final symbol A. Further, no particular operation is performed on the current symbol B and the final symbol B, and the data of the final symbol A is copied to the display symbol. Here, the set operation related to the confirmed symbol A is performed after performing the copy operation to the demo symbol AB, the current symbol A, and the display symbol. In other words, when the command related to the designation of change stop A is received, the data related to the designated symbol A when the command related to the decorative symbol A is received is copied to the work of the display symbol, and then the data of the fixed symbol A is received. A x symbol is set on the workpiece.

  Subsequently, when each of the A designation commands of starting big hit, hitting big hit and ending big hit is received, the symbol A (the data related to) this time is copied to the demo symbol AB, and the previous symbol AB common, this time symbol A In particular, no operation is performed. In addition, an X symbol is set for the fixed symbol A, no particular operation is performed on the current symbol B and the final symbol B, and data related to the current symbol A is copied to the display symbol. Here, the data related to the design A this time is related to the designated design A.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the fluctuation pattern B (fluctuation pattern command) is received, the previous symbol AB common at that time is copied to the demo symbol AB, and the previous symbol AB common and the current symbol are copied. No special operation is performed on A and the fixed symbol A. Furthermore, the symbol B is set for the symbol B and the symbol B for confirmation this time, and the data common to the previous symbol AB at that time is copied to the display symbol. As a result, the previous symbol AB at the time of the previous command reception is copied. A symbol related to the common data will be displayed.

  Similarly to the case of the variation pattern A, the operation related to the display symbol is also performed when the variation pattern B command is received, and the variation of the decoration symbol is started. The symbol that will be the final stop target of the change is also the symbol common to the previous symbol AB, but this symbol that will be the final stop target is specified by the decorative symbol specification B command immediately after the start of the change (for example, within 100 ms from the start of the change). . If, for some reason, there is a symbol (all digits or some digits) that is not specified by the decorative symbol designation B command, as a result, the variation start symbol that is the symbol at the start of variation is the final stop target for that symbol. It becomes.

  Subsequently, when a command related to design of decorative symbol B is received, data related to the designated symbol B, which is a symbol designated from the main board, is copied to both the demo symbol AB and the previous symbol AB. No particular operation is performed on the current symbol A and the final symbol A, and data on the designated symbol B is copied to the current symbol B and the final symbol B. No particular operation is performed on the display symbol, and the immediately preceding data is left. That is, with respect to the display symbol, the display symbol is not changed on the spot by the command for designating the decorative symbol B.

  In addition, here, when the change of the symbol is started in response to the reception of the change pattern B command, the image control for changing the display design is performed before the command related to the design of the decorative design B is received. The control process is arbitrary, and for example, it is possible to perform control such that the symbol variation does not start until a command related to the design of decorative symbol B is received. Further, as described above, since the command related to the design of the decorative symbol B is sent immediately after the start of the variation, the designated symbol becomes the variation pattern stop target.

  Subsequently, when a command related to B designation for fluctuation stop is received, the symbol B (data relating to) at that time is copied to the demo symbol AB, and the symbol A, the current symbol A, No particular operation is performed on the fixed symbol A. The final symbol B is copied to the current symbol B, and the symbol X is set to the final symbol B. Further, the data of the confirmed symbol B is copied to the display symbol. Here, the set operation related to the confirmed symbol B is performed after performing the copy operation to the demo symbol AB, the current symbol B, and the display symbol. In other words, when the command related to the designation of change stop B is received, the data related to the design B designated when the command related to the design B design is received is copied to the work of the display design, and then the data of the confirmed design B is copied. A x symbol is set on the workpiece.

  Subsequently, when each of the B designation commands of big hit start, big hit middle and big hit ends is received, the current symbol B (data related to) is copied to the demo symbol AB, the previous symbol AB common, and the current symbol A No particular operation is performed on the fixed symbol A and the current symbol B. In addition, an X symbol is set for the confirmed symbol B, and data related to the current symbol B is copied to the display symbol. Here, the data related to the design B this time is related to the designated design B.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the customer waiting demonstration is received, the operation is particularly performed for the respective works of the demo symbol AB, the previous symbol AB, the current symbol A, the final symbol A, the current symbol B, and the final symbol B. Not performed, data related to the demo symbol AB is copied to the display symbol.

By such work setting and operation for each work, it is possible to perform smooth display control of a type in which either the decorative design A or the decorative design B is changed according to the situation.
<The symbol specifications (number of symbol memory) displayed by each command>

Next, display control of the number of symbol memories in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
<< Number of symbols to be set >>

  FIG. 20B shows what kind of operation is performed on the special symbol A stored number work. The workpiece of the special symbol A stored number is for displaying the symbol 1 stored number related to the first special symbol 192. Further, the work of the special symbol B memory number is for displaying the symbol 2 memory number related to the second special symbol 193.

  In this embodiment, since the display control of the normal symbols is not performed on the side of the sub-board, the work having the normal symbol storage number is unnecessary. However, FIG. 20 (b) also shows the operations for the normal symbol memory number work and the normal symbol memory number work used in the other examples that follow in the vertical direction. Moreover, in the case of the single 1 type which is the basis of the 1 type 1 type composite type, control related to the number of special symbols B stored is unnecessary.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when the sub-board receives a command related to initial power symbol display or initial symbol display, each work of the special symbol A memory number and the special symbol B memory number is described above. The data related to the initial storage number is set. As described above, the initial storage number represents 0 hold in the present embodiment, and is a fixed value.

  Further, when the symbol memory number designation command is received, the designated memory number is set in the special symbol A memory number and the special symbol B memory number. As described above, the designated memory number is the memory number designated by the command and is a value that varies depending on the content of the command.

Subsequently, when each command of variation pattern / designation / variation stop is received, the operation for the special symbol A stored number and the special symbol B stored number is not particularly performed. Further, the special symbol A stored number is not particularly performed when a command for starting a jackpot, a command for hitting a jackpot, or a command for ending a jackpot is received, or when a command related to a customer waiting demo is received. It should be noted that the display can be temporarily turned off for a predetermined time when a command for starting a big hit, a middle hit for a big hit, or a command for a customer waiting demonstration is received.
<< Specific example of symbol display (special symbol memory number) >>

  Next, the control process in the above-mentioned symbol specification will be described by applying a specific symbol. First, when the power is turned on and when no command has been received, the number of special symbol A stored and the number of special symbol B stored are both 0 (here, “XXXXX”). Operation). On the screen of the effect symbol display device 60 at this time, an image in which the characters “screen preparation in progress” are superimposed on a black background is displayed.

  Subsequently, when the initial symbol display designation command is received, the number of the special symbol A stored number and the number of the special symbol B stored number is 0 (here, “ (Represented by “XXXXX”). On the screen of the effect symbol display device 60 at this time, each symbol memory number (0) is displayed on the normal screen when the game is played with a low probability of jackpot. In the present embodiment, the display of the number of symbols stored in zero is executed in a transparent display mode that cannot be visually confirmed. When the data of one or more symbol memory numbers backed up when the power is turned off is restored after the power interruption is restored, the initial symbol memory number may not be zero.

Subsequently, when the command for designating the number of symbol memories is received, for example, if the number of designated memories for the special symbol 1 is two and the number of designated memories for the special symbol 2 is one, the special symbol A memory number is “●. ● ○○ ”is displayed, and“ ● ○○○ ”is displayed for the number of special symbols B stored. Here, the symbol “●” represents that a state of holding is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 60 so as to be visible.
<Signal display specifications>
<< Signal color and display method to set >>

  Next, the display color and display mode of the image of the aforementioned traffic light 198 (see FIGS. 7B and 7C) will be described. As described above, when the traffic light 198 displays a decorative symbol corresponding to only one of the special symbol 1 or the special symbol 2 in the one type / one type composite type, the type (variation type) of which one is displayed. Is expressed. As shown in FIG. 22A, each work of display color and display method is set in the RWM 523. When the power is turned on or when the sub-board 104 receives a command related to the initial symbol display, the display color is set to red, and the display method is set to indicate that the state is not changing. Is done. That is, the display of the traffic light 198 at this time is a fixed red display. When the display such as “Preparing screen” is being performed, the traffic light 198 is not displayed.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the fluctuation pattern A (fluctuation pattern command) is received, the display color is set to red, and the display method is set to blinking indicating that the change is in progress. That is, the display of the traffic light 198 at this time is a red blinking display. When a command related to the change stop A for the special symbol 1 is received, red is set as the display color and fixed is set as the display method. In addition, when each of the A designation commands of big hit start, big hit middle and big hit ends is received, the display color is set to red and the display method is set to fixed. At this time, the display of the traffic light 198 can be turned off.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the variation pattern B (variation pattern command) is received, blue is set as the display color and blinking is set as the display method. That is, the display of the traffic light 198 at this time is a blue blinking display. When a command related to the fluctuation stop B for the special symbol 2 is received, blue is set as the display color and fixed is set as the display method. Further, when each B designation command of big hit start, big hit middle and big hit ends is received, the display color is set to blue and the display method is set to fixed. At this time, the display of the traffic light 198 can be turned off.

Subsequently, when a command related to the customer waiting demonstration is received, no particular operation is performed on the display color, and the display method is set to fixed. Therefore, in the traffic signal 198 during the customer waiting demonstration, the fixed display in the color that was displayed immediately before is executed.
<Common specifications for image creation>

Next, “1. Power on”, “2. Initial symbol display”, “3. Customer waiting demo”, “4. Fluctuation”, “5. Fluctuation stop”, “6. The basic operation contents of each operation such as “Demo”, “7. Display during jackpot”, and “8. Note that the command taken up in the description of the operation content in each display state is an example, and other commands may be received. In addition, switching of scenes accompanying display state transitions does not necessarily switch all the elements that make up the display image. Depending on the combination of state transitions and the manner in which they are being displayed, they remain on the display screen. There are also image components. Examples of the remaining image components include a background image.
<< Power supply startup >>

  First, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the operation of each work of the RWM is performed as described above, while the black background “screen is being prepared” is displayed as an image during power-up. Then, it waits for a command from the main board while displaying this screen. In addition, if the state specified by various commands (state specifying commands) indicating the probability state and the rendering state is in the low probability (normal) state during the “screen preparation” display, the “screen preparation” “Medium” is displayed. If the probability is low (with a short time), “green screen” is displayed. If it is a high probability, “red screen” is displayed. . In addition, when a state designation command is received in a state other than “screen preparation in progress” being displayed, the above-mentioned respective displays are not performed. Examples of the state designation command include the above-described effect selection state command, power interruption return state, power interruption return special symbol 1 state, power interruption return special symbol 2 state, and the like.

In addition, while the power is on during the “screen preparation” display, even if a predetermined display designation command is received, the designated display is not performed. Examples of the predetermined display that is prohibited from being displayed include the number of symbols stored, the traffic light, the notification of the launch position (game navigation) for the game ball, and the decorative design. If a display designation command is received during power-on display, the display according to the designated command (return of display) will be performed when the display is switched from power-on display to normal screen display. Do.
<< Initial symbol display >>

In the initial symbol display, the initial symbol and the initial symbol memory number are displayed on the normal screen provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10. At this time, an initial symbol display command is transmitted from the main board to the sub board. If the probability state is a probability variation state, the state is changed to a low probability state. When the game is resumed using data backed up when the power is turned off, the probability state is set to the probability state when the power is turned off. In the initial symbol display, black is not normally specified as the fourth symbol. However, for example, when the main board 102 is normally started and the sub main board 301 is reset for some reason, the initial symbol is displayed. There may be a case where the 4th symbol becomes black when the symbol is displayed.
<< Awaiting customer demonstration >>

When displaying the customer waiting demo, a game machine title demo display, a game machine manufacturer logo display, and a fixed symbol display are performed by a customer waiting demo command. Here, the game machine title demo display is different from the above-mentioned demo design, and displays information such as the model name of pachinko gaming machine 10, and the game machine manufacturer's logo display identifies the manufacturer of the game machine It displays information such as company name. The time from the start of the gaming machine title demonstration display to the end of the display of the gaming machine manufacturer's logo is a specific time predetermined for the pachinko gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. In the fixed symbol display described above, a demo symbol for waiting for a customer and a designated memory number are fixedly displayed on a normal screen. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the transmission of the customer waiting demo command, the customer waiting command is transmitted again. The predetermined time until this customer waiting command is transmitted is sufficient to include from the gaming machine title demo display to the fixed symbol display, and as a result, the loop display from the gaming machine title demo display to the fixed display is performed. Will be.
<< Variation (decorative pattern / signal) >>

  The decorative symbol variation display is for performing a variation operation of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c by a variation pattern command. At this time, the symbol that starts to change is the previous symbol. Further, the traffic light 198 starts blinking with a designated color (red or blue in this embodiment). Regarding the fourth symbol, the variable display is performed by sequentially switching all symbols other than the error symbol (black). In the middle of the variation of each symbol, various additional notice effects provided in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are designated and displayed. In addition, a temporary stop symbol is displayed in the middle of the change (midfield, final stage, etc.). When the temporary stop symbol is determined, the previous symbol is referred to and the determination is performed. In this embodiment, a command related to the temporary stop symbol is transmitted from the main board immediately after the start of fluctuation, and the work data of the previous symbol is rewritten. If the command is received normally, the temporary stop symbol is equal to the work data of the fixed symbol.

When waiting for a variable stop at the final stage of the variable display, the variable stop command is waited for the previous symbol. As for the previous symbol, the symbol received during the change is rewritten to the data of the designated symbol. While waiting for a change stop command, the previous symbol is referred to at any time, and the display of the symbol is updated by a display mode such as shaking fluctuation. In this display update, for example, even if the final stage of variation display has been reached with a symbol different from the designated symbol for some reason, the designated symbol can be displayed by switching to the variable stop waiting state, and the discrepancy between symbols can be eliminated. The reference timing of the previous symbol may be periodic or non-periodic as necessary. In addition, the background display in the variable stop waiting state is continued with the same background without changing the scene. Furthermore, the 4th symbol and traffic signal 198 waits until it receives the change stop command with blinking display.
<<< Fluctuation stop (decorative pattern / signal) >>>

  In response to the change stop command, fixed display is performed using the data of the fixed symbol, and fixed display is performed in the designated color of the fourth symbol and the traffic light 198. In the present embodiment, the change stop command is received after a predetermined time from receiving the change pattern command. In addition, the background for the fixed display is determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, and in this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern specified is a fluctuation pattern corresponding to a deviation, it is a normal screen, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to a hit is Is fixedly displayed in the background of the final screen of the scene based on the story at that time. In this embodiment, a small number (pattern number) is assigned to the variation pattern corresponding to the loss, and a number larger than the loss is assigned to the variation pattern corresponding to the hit (big hit, small hit). ing. Further, even a variation pattern corresponding to a loss may be fixedly displayed on the final screen (background) of the scene.

Further, when a variation pattern is not received and a variation stop command is received, fixed display is performed on the normal screen. That is, when the fluctuation stop command is continuously sent (received) without receiving the fluctuation pattern, the second fixed display is a fixed display with the normal background. At this time, if no stop symbol is designated before the first variable stop command from the first variable stop command, a symbol x (black symbol) is displayed.
<< Specified number of memories (for special symbols) >>

In the display of the number of memories for the special symbol, the designated number of memories is displayed based on the command for designating the number of memories.
<<Don't start demo >>

When the jackpot start demo command is received, a display for congratulating the jackpot, such as “hits”, is displayed. At this time, when displaying the combination of the current symbol, the decorative symbol related to the data of the current symbol is displayed. Further, at this time, if there is x symbol data (all digits or a part of digits) in the current symbol workpiece, the x symbol (black symbol) is also displayed. It is also possible to display only some (for example, one of three symbols) digits as a combination of the current symbol. In addition, the corresponding symbol is displayed only when the received symbol combination is a jackpot combination (the fourth symbol is other than white or black), so that even one digit is not received, or the received combination is not a jackpot If an error occurs, it is possible to display a x symbol (black symbol).
<< Display during jackpot >>

With a command such as a big hit middle round, a big hit middle screen corresponding to the command, a round number display, a big hit symbol, etc. are displayed. At this time, for the symbols to be displayed, the same concept as in the case of the big hit start demo can be adopted. For example, as in the case of the big hit start demo, it is possible to display the combination of symbols this time with all or some digits. In addition, depending on the situation, you can display a × symbol (black symbol), or display a symbol (black symbol) when there is a deficiency in the received symbol despite a big hit, It is the same as the case of the big hit start demo.
<< End of jackpot display >>

The end display corresponding to the command is performed by the command of the jackpot end demo. In the present embodiment, different jackpot end demo commands are used at the end of jackpot when the next game is played in the probability variation state and at the end of jackpot when the next game is played in the normal probability state. For example, when the next game is in a probability variation state, a “probability change” character or the like is displayed, and when the next game is in a normal probability state, a “see again” character or the like is displayed. After these displays, the current symbol is fixedly displayed on the normal screen automatically. Note that it takes about 3 to 15 seconds from the start to the end of the end demo display, and then the fixed display is executed. Note that the end demonstration display time can be varied depending on the model of the pachinko gaming machine 10, or can be varied depending on the production mode or production pattern in one model.
<Operational effects of the invention according to the present embodiment>
<< Effects of Invention Related to Control Processing at Power-on >>

  Next, the effect of the invention in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In the invention according to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the initialization switch 544 has not been operated on the main board 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the CPU 501 stores the power-off normal information. If the power-off normal information is stored, it is determined whether the checksum data is 0, that is, whether the restart preparation process execution condition is satisfied. If the checksum data is 0, the resumption preparation process (S9 to S17) is completed, and the subsequent control process is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the initialization switch 544 has been operated, initialization control processing (clearing the RWM area (S24), initial setting of the RWM (S25)) is executed, and thereafter, the game progress interruption processing Interrupt preparation processing (initialization of the effect display (S26)) is executed. In addition, after the interrupt preparation process, 4 ms is set as the period information for periodically repeating the game progress interrupt process (S27), the timer is counted based on the period information, and the game progress interrupt is started after the timing is started. The circulation process (S33 (S28 to S32)) is executed while waiting for the interruption by the process. Each time the circulation process (S33) is executed, the initial value random number update process (S31) is executed, and each time the circulation process (S33) is performed, a random number acquired during the game progress process is determined. Update the used random number-related value by +1.

  Here, since the setting of the cycle information and the start of timing are performed immediately before entering the circulation process (S33), the period when the circulation process (S33) is first started after the power is turned on and the first time after the power is turned on. It is possible to secure a maximum interval from the time until the game progress interruption process is executed. Furthermore, the processes executed between the start of the circulation process (S33) and the initial value random number update process (S31) are the interrupt prohibition process (S28), the first recursive information setting process (S29), and Since only the power-off confirmation information is confirmed (S30) and no other processes are involved, the time required from the start of the circulation process (S33) to the initial random number update process (S31) is kept as short as possible. be able to. Specifically, immediately after the power is turned on, the time from the setting of the cycle information (S27) to the execution of the game progress interrupt process is 4 ms, whereas the initial value random number update process from the power-on or from the start of the circulation process The time until the execution of (S31) is, for example, several tens to several hundreds μs.

  Therefore, the initial value random number update process (S31) can be repeated as many times as possible during the period from when the power is turned on until the first game progress interruption process is executed. By the progress interruption process, execution of the initial value random number update process (S31) n times (n is an integer of 2 or more) or more can be compensated. Further, the rate of change of the random number related values set by the initial value random number update process (S31) from the power-on to the first game progress interrupt process increases. And the randomness of the random number related value obtained by the initial value random number update process (S31) is improved, and the randomness of the acquired random number per special symbol and the random number per special symbol determined using this random number related value is also improved. Even after the power is turned on, it can be prevented from being easily identified or estimated from the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The random number-related value is one element for determining the initial random number of the software random number that is added to the hardware random number. It makes identification and estimation more difficult.

  This is effective against the following illegal acts. That is, some recent pachinko machines change the initial value of the next timekeeping to a different value when the counter used for generating the random numbers for the big hit lottery reaches the maximum value (or the minimum value). Then, for this type of pachinko gaming machine, the power is forcibly turned off and turned on again so that it is not discovered by the people involved in the game hall, and the initialization switch 544 is operated when the power is turned on again. Initialize data.

  Even for pachinko machines of the type that change the initial value of the big hit lottery counter, the control process from power-on with data initialization is usually uniform, In some cases, the jackpot can be obtained using the value immediately after the power is turned on. However, like the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the initial value random number update process (S31) is executed as many times as possible before the first game progress interruption process after the power is turned on. Thus, it becomes difficult to predict the random number related values, and hence the soft random numbers per special symbol and the acquired values of the random numbers per special symbol, and it is possible to forcibly initialize the data and prevent fraud targeting the big hit. Such technical measures also serve as a deterrent to those who attempt fraud.

  Further, according to this embodiment, even if it is determined that the initialization switch 544 is not operated when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, if the checksum data does not become 0, the initialization control process After executing (S24, S25) and subsequently executing an interrupt preparation process (S26) for preparing for the game progress interrupt process, the operation of the initialization switch 544 is performed when the power is turned on after setting the cycle information (S27). The circulation process (S33) is executed in the same way as there is. For this reason, it is possible to execute the game progress interruption process after executing the initial value random number update process more than once for more situations immediately after the power is turned on, and the randomness of the random number per special symbol used for the big hit lottery determination Can be further improved.

  Note that the present invention having such effects can be applied not only to soft random numbers per special symbol and random numbers per special symbol, but also to other various random numbers as long as random numbers using random number related values by the initial value random number update process are used. Randomness can be improved.

  In other words, in the invention according to this embodiment, the value related to the random number is updated during the cyclic processing after the interrupt timing processing is executed based on the period information. Further, immediately after the power is turned on, the time from the setting of the cycle information (S27) to the execution of the game progress interruption process, and from the power-on or from the start of the circulation process until the initial value random number update process (S31) is started. The value related to the random number is updated over the number of times obtained from the relationship with the time. The number of updates performed between the time when the interrupt timing process is first activated and before the occurrence of the game progress interrupt process is secured at least four times. If it is determined that there is no information initialization input such as an operation of the initialization switch 544, and if it indicates that the restart preparation process execution condition is not satisfied, the initialization control process and the interrupt The preparatory process is executed, and the interrupt timing process and the cyclic process are executed. And according to the invention according to the present embodiment, a random period is set as many times as possible by deliberately using a restrictive period from the setting of the first cycle information to the game progress interrupt processing after the power is turned on. Relevant values can be updated.

The pachinko gaming machine according to such an invention is conceptually composed of, for example, power supply means (power supply board, etc.) for supplying power necessary for the game, and main control means (main board, etc.) for controlling the game. A power supply control means (such as a power failure monitoring circuit unit) for performing power supply control related to the supply of power to the main control means upon receipt of power from the power supply means, and a special symbol display controlled by the main control means An effect of performing control processing in accordance with an effect control command relating to an effect from the main control means, connected to the means (the first special symbol display device, the second special symbol display device, etc.) and the main control means. Control means (sub-main board etc.),
The main control means includes
A control start process executing means for executing a control start process in response to the start of power supply from the power supply means;
Game progress interrupt processing execution means for executing game progress interrupt processing for game progress in a predetermined cycle with respect to the control start processing;
Based on the fact that the game medium launched into the game area has flowed down the game area and passed through the predetermined start area,
In the game progress interruption processing, random number acquisition means for acquiring random numbers related to jackpot lottery (such as soft random numbers per special symbol, hardware random numbers, symbol random numbers per special symbol), and jackpot determination means for performing jackpot lottery determination Prepared,
The special symbol display means performs change display and stop display of the special symbol indicating the result of the jackpot lottery determination,
In the pachinko gaming machine that displays the special symbol representing the big hit on the special symbol display means when the result of the jackpot lottery determination is a big hit, and executes a special game advantageous to the player than usual,
The main control means includes
Based on the result of the jackpot determination, at least determination of whether or not to start variation of the special symbol, determination of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display means, and determination of a variation pattern related to the variation display, As well as
Deciding whether or not to start the variation of the special symbol, and determining the variation pattern related to the variation display are divided into the game progress interruption processing of different periods, and whether or not to start the variation of the special symbol The determination is performed in the game progress interrupt process in the previous cycle, the determination of the variation pattern related to the variation display is performed in the game progress interrupt process in the subsequent cycle,
The power control means includes
A power drop detection means for detecting whether or not the power from the power supply means has become a predetermined value or less;
A power-off information output means for outputting power-off information indicating that the power is turned off when the power drop detecting means detects that the power is less than or equal to a predetermined value; Is
A power-off execution processing means for executing a power-off process when the power-off information is output;
Resumption index storage means (stack pointer or the like) for storing information of control processing to be resumed when power is restored when the power is cut off;
Power-off information setting means for setting power-off normal information indicating that the power-off processing has been normally performed;
Information for determining whether or not initialization operation means (such as an initialization switch) for initializing information (such as RWM clear) for initializing control processing information to be resumed has been operated at the time of power failure recovery Initialization input determination means;
When it is determined that the initialization operation means has not been operated, the control process indicated by the resume index information is resumed,
When it is determined by the information initialization input determination means that the information initialization input has been performed,
An initialization control process (S24, S25, etc.) for initializing the information and an interrupt preparation process (S26, etc.) to prepare for the game progress interrupt process after the initialization control process are executed.
An interrupt timing process (such as S27) for setting the period information for periodically repeating the game progress interrupt process after the interrupt preparation process, and measuring the time based on the period information;
A cyclic process (such as S33) that circulates the control process while waiting for an interrupt by the game progress interrupt process after the start of the interrupt timing process,
At least after the start of power supply, the interrupt preparation process is executed, the period information is set, and the interrupt process is performed based on the period information. Updating a value related to the random number used (random number related value or the like), and initial value random number updating means during the control start process,
After starting the supply of power by the power supply means, the initial value random number is updated during the control start process at least four times between the time when the interrupt timing process is first started and the time when the game progress interrupt process is generated Update the value related to the random number used by the random number acquisition means,
When the information initialization input determination means determines that there is no information initialization input,
If the determination result of the restart preparation process execution condition determination means indicates that the restart preparation process execution condition is not satisfied,
Executing the initialization control process, the interrupt preparation process, the interrupt timing process, and the cyclic process;
After starting the supply of power by the power supply means, the initial value random number is updated during the control start process at least four times between the time when the interrupt timing process is first started and the time when the game progress interrupt process is generated By means, it can be expressed as a pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a value related to the random number used in the random number obtaining means is updated.
<< Effects of the Invention Related to Control Processing at Power Off >>

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the power is cut off, the above-mentioned power-off confirmation information is set and stored, and thereafter, the control processing is continued until the game progress interruption processing of the current cycle is completed. After the progress interruption process is completed, the power-off process (S301 to S307) is executed to turn off the power. Therefore, when the power is cut off, it is possible to turn off the power after completing the game progress interrupt processing of the cycle, forcibly interrupting transmission / reception of commands set during the game progress interrupt processing, etc. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem caused by interrupting the game progress interruption process.

  More specifically, for example, if the payout control input signal from the main board 102 to the payout control board 45 is taken as an example, the winning ball control process (S52) from the start of the winning monitoring process (S51 in FIG. 14). Even if a voltage drop that causes a power interruption occurs during the control process for transmitting the main control MODE command until the end of the process, the power-off confirmation information After the setting is made, the process returns to the game progress interruption process, and the command transmission process is continued. Then, after the control processing for both the main control EVENT command and the main control MODE command is finished, and all necessary control processing during the game progress interrupt processing in the cycle is finished, the power-off processing is executed (S301 to S301). S307). Therefore, in the game progress interrupt processing unit, it is possible to facilitate the resumption of the control processing when the power is restored, without terminating the control processing in a halfway state and turning off the power. Furthermore, since it is possible to prevent the power from being cut off during the game progress interrupt process, there is no need to save the used register and save the interrupt enabled / disabled state during the game progress interrupt process. .

  Further, for example, a special symbol control process (S57 in FIG. 14) that defines a control process related to the variation of the special symbol, a special symbol fluctuation start monitoring control process (S60) including a process for performing a big hit lottery determination, Also in the abnormality detection process (S61) that defines the control process related to error notification, or other control processes, the control process of command transmission, etc. is completed after the power-off confirmation information is set. The power-off process is executed after the game progress interrupt process of the period, which is a typical control process, is completed. Therefore, in the next game progress interruption process, for example, the control process such as re-transmission of the latter half (lower part) of the command that should have been transmitted can be omitted, and the information communication can be stabilized and the burden of the control process can be reduced. Can be realized.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the power supply voltage decreases and reaches a predetermined value, there is provided a power-off required time setting means for setting a time until the power is turned off thereafter. The power-off required time X by the time setting means is a time A required to complete the control start process, a time B required to complete the game progress interrupt process, a time C required to set the power-off confirmation information, and It is set to be larger than the total time D required to complete the power-off process. Therefore, it is possible to terminate the control process when the power is cut off without being interrupted, and this also makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of a malfunction when the power is turned off.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the start timing of the power-off processing of the sub-control means (sub-board 104, payout control board 45, etc.) is the control start processing, game progress interruption processing, power-off confirmation information of the main control means. The time required for the setting and the power-off process is taken into consideration.As a result, it is possible to strengthen the cooperation related to the power-off process between the main control means and the sub-control means, and from the main control means to the sub-control means. It becomes possible to complete the transmission of the control command.

Further, by contriving such a control process when the power is turned off, it is possible to restrict the control state when the power is turned on again after the power is turned off and the power is restored to a certain degree.
<< Effects of Invention Related to Image Display by Sub-Control Unit >>

  As described with reference to FIG. 21, in this embodiment, the RWM 523 of the sub-main board 301 includes a storage area related to the display symbol, a demo symbol associated with a change in the state of the decorative symbol, the previous symbol, and the current symbol. A storage area related to the fixed symbol is provided. In addition, in the storage area related to the demo symbol, the previous symbol, the current symbol, and the confirmed symbol, predetermined information is stored according to the timing of command transmission, and in the storage region related to the display symbol, the demo symbol, the previous symbol, and the current symbol are stored. Predetermined information selected according to the situation at that time is stored from the storage area related to the symbol and the fixed symbol. Therefore, as shown in an example in FIG. 18, even if the operation state of the image display transitions through various routes, the display symbol immediately before that is checked to select a display symbol that can maintain continuity. Without performing a control process such as displaying a decorative design, it is possible to reliably display an appropriate decorative design with a small number of control processes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the variable display from being erroneously started from the x symbol after the interruption of power interruption, or that no notification can be given when an error occurs.

  Also, for example, in the type 1 type 1 composite type shown in FIG. 21, when the variation pattern A command is received and the decoration symbol A is started to be varied, the variation stop B designation command is received for some reason. In the embodiment, since the workpieces of the fixed symbol A and the fixed symbol B are individually provided, an X symbol can be displayed and an error can be reliably notified. In other words, at the stage when the variation pattern A command is received, there is x symbol data in the work of the fixed symbol B. Therefore, when the variation stop B designation command is received, the symbol data is copied to the display symbol workpiece. Therefore, it is possible to properly display the x symbol.

  That is, in the case of the present embodiment, the number of sets of decorative symbols is two, that is, the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B. Depending on the number of such decorative symbols, one predetermined display content related information storage area is stored. Even if an abnormality occurs or when the display status of a rare case changes, it is possible to display the correct design in cooperation with the set of decorative symbols. It is possible to display symbols.

  In addition, in order to respond to changes in various display states, it is possible to set a storage area corresponding to every conceivable change and further determine in advance the operation to each storage area in every situation. . However, as in this embodiment, each set of decorative symbols is provided with limited works such as a demo symbol, a current symbol, a fixed symbol, etc. in addition to the previous symbol and the display symbol. In the case of a decorative pattern of about a set, it is possible to perform appropriate display control without any problems from experience. Furthermore, on the basis of the present invention, it is considered that other forms of display control using two sets of decorative symbols and modifications to display control of modes using three or more sets of decorative symbols are possible. It is done.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made. For example, as the effect symbol display device 60, a device using a plurality of liquid crystal displays may be employed. In this case, as the arrangement of the plurality of display devices, at least one display device that is adjacent to each other, spaced from each other, one of which is a relatively large display device and the other of which is a relatively small display device. Are usually hidden and made to appear according to the contents of the production. Further, for example, the decorative symbols 190a to 190b are displayed on one display, and the first reserved number display unit 196, the second reserved number display unit 197, the traffic light 198, and the like are incidentally displayed on the other display unit. It is also possible to adopt an object that moves a display object (character, decorative pattern, number of holdings display, etc.) between a plurality of screens.

  In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, the jackpot symbol, presence / absence of probability change, absence / shortening of time, presence / absence of extended extension of the ordinary electric accessory, various start demonstration start times, various end demonstration times, special electric accessory It is possible to determine the operation pattern and the like, and to refer to the results, not separately, but separately at various timings as needed during various control processes that require such information.

  In addition, after the start of a special game, for example, when a game ball has passed a specific area, whether there is a certain change, whether there is a short time, whether there is an open extension of a normal electric accessory, an operation pattern of a special electric accessory, etc. For pachinko machines of the type that decides at least one of them (also called “ball accuracy specs”), for example, the time required for the big hit end demo depends on the gaming state, whether it is probabilistic or non-probable (normal) When it is determined that the jackpot is ended, it is possible to execute the jackpot end demo at a time corresponding to the determined gaming state at the start of the jackpot end demo.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is not during big hit or small hit, the first special symbol 192 (or the second special symbol 193) is waiting for change, and a special subject to start change. The fact that the number of reserved balls in the symbol is other than 0 is a condition for starting the variation, and the second game using the second start winning opening 63 is given priority over the first game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of prioritizing the first game or any game, the reserved memory is digested in the order in which the start winnings are generated and stored. A configuration can also be adopted. Among these, in the latter type in which the symbols are changed in order of winning, it is confirmed that, for example, the success / failure determination order matches the digestion order (winning order) in addition to the above-described change start conditions. It can be set as one of the fluctuation start conditions that it has been confirmed that it has done.

  Further, in the type in which the first game and the second game are subjected to symbol changes in the order of winning as described above, when one game is won, the other game is not judged to be successful. It is also possible. Here, as a mode of not determining whether or not the other game is successful, a mode in which the subsequent game is not determined until the big hit (or even a small hit) of the previously won game is over. For example, there may be a mode in which the start winning of the subsequent game is invalidated for the determination of whether or not the game is successful. That is, as in these various aspects, it is possible to appropriately set the condition for starting the variation of the symbols in accordance with the circumstances such as the contents of the game when a plurality of starting holes are used.

  In addition, it is possible to set an appropriate aspect for the order of storing the game state after the operation of the condition device is completed. For example, it is possible to set in order of the special symbol's probability variation, opening extension function, etc., the opening pattern of the special electric accessory, the variation pattern selection state (including the limited variation pattern), the start demonstration and the end demonstration time. . And, for example, in a model with a probability variation rate of 100% such as a so-called ST machine, it is conceivable to store the probability variation of the special symbol at the end of each demonstration. In this case, after storing the probability variation of the special symbol, the opening pattern of the special electric accessory such as the opening extension function, the variation pattern selection state (including the limited variation pattern), the start demonstration time and the end demonstration time are sequentially stored. It is possible.

  In this embodiment, as described above, a standby demonstration display request is made on the main board 102, and a customer waiting demonstration command is transmitted from the main board 102 to the sub-main board 301. As a mode, the timer is set at a predetermined timing such as when the big hit ends (when the end demo ends) or when the special symbol fluctuation stops, and the timer value is subtracted while waiting for the special symbol fluctuation. It is conceivable that a standby demo command is transmitted when becomes 0. Furthermore, a standby demo command may be transmitted to the sub-main board 301 only when there is no special symbol hold storage. As described above, with regard to the command transmission of the standby demonstration, it is possible to use the jackpot end or the symbol fluctuation stop as a reference for timing, or change the presence / absence of command transmission depending on the number of reserved balls.

  In this embodiment, a value obtained by adding a soft random number to a built-in random number is used as a go / no-go random number used in jackpot determination. However, the use condition of the go / no-go random number composed of the built-in random number and the soft random number depends on the game situation. It is also possible to determine. For example, if it is determined that there is a start opening prize and the number of balls held at that time has not reached the maximum value, a pass / fail random number composed of a built-in random number and a soft random number is used for the go / no-go determination, and the hold at that time When the number of balls has reached the maximum value, for example, it is conceivable to use only a soft random number (or only a built-in random number) as the success / failure random number. In the present embodiment, the storage of the various random numbers obtained is performed for the random number, the design random number, and the variation pattern random number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, depending on the presence or absence of the prefetch effect function. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the fluctuation pattern random number is not stored according to necessity.

  In addition, if the control process related to the start winning prize in the first game and the second game is taken as an example, the basic configuration of the control process is the same although there is a difference in the control content based on being another game. Can do. For this reason, in this embodiment, on the control program, the used storage area of the RWM 503 is offset and made different, and other program contents are shared in many parts, so that the first game and the second game are shared. The game is controlled. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of the program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control modules may be created separately as completely different processing. In this case, the speed of the control process can be improved.

Further, in this embodiment, since the priority order of the symbol variation of the first game and the second game is determined, the special symbol (the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 192) It is confirmed whether or not the special symbol 193) is waiting for fluctuation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine of the type that can simultaneously change the special symbols of the first game and the second game as will be described later. Therefore, it is not necessary to check whether or not the change is waiting for the symbol variation of the first game and the second game. In this case, it is desirable to create the control processing modules separately so that the special symbols of the first game and the second game can be varied independently of each other.
<Another Embodiment of the Invention Related to Image Display by Sub-Control Unit>
<< Symbol specifications displayed by each command (ordinary symbols) >>

Next, another embodiment relating to image display will be described. First, an embodiment will be described in which the sub-control means (here, the sub-main board 301) performs normal symbol display control.
<<< Design to set (ordinary design) >>>

  In the RWM of the sub-board, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), as the work related to the display content related information, the buffer areas such as the previous design and the final design are set in advance, and as the work related to the display content information, A buffer area for display symbols is set in advance. Then, when the sub board receives a command related to the initial symbol display at power-on or when the initial symbol display is received, the X symbol (related data) is set to the workpiece of the previous symbol, and the main substrate is set to the final symbol workpiece The initial symbol (related data) designated from is set. Then, the initial symbol (data related thereto) is set in the work of the display symbol.

  In the present embodiment, a normal symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60. As a display mode of the normal symbol, a combination of “XX” is a winning symbol, and “Δ” such as “ΔΔ” and “○ △” is displayed. The combination including " In addition, a combination symbol “-” (hyphen) is used as the initial symbol.

  Subsequently, when a command related to a variation pattern (variation pattern command) is received, a symbol “X” is set as the previous symbol and a symbol “X” is set as the final symbol. An arbitrary symbol is set as the display symbol. At this time, the symbol update display is executed. The term “arbitrary symbol” as used herein means an arbitrary symbol for a person involved in designing a normal symbol, and various symbols can be adopted as long as they vary. .

  Furthermore, when a command related to decorative symbol designation is received, data relating to the symbol designated (designated symbol) is copied from both the previous symbol and the final symbol. No particular operation is performed on the display symbol, and data of the initial symbol in the workpiece of the display symbol when a command related to the variation pattern is received remains. That is, the display symbol is not changed on the spot by the normal symbol designation command. It should be noted that here, when the variation of the symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the image control is performed to variably display the display symbol before the command related to the normal symbol designation is received. Is arbitrary. For example, it is possible to perform control such that symbol variation does not start until a command related to normal symbol designation is received. In addition, since the command related to the normal symbol designation is sent immediately after the start of variation, the designated symbol becomes the target for stopping the variation pattern.

  Subsequently, when a command related to a change stop is received, the symbol “X” is set in the previous symbol, and the data of the previous symbol is copied in the final symbol. Then, the data of the confirmed symbol at that time is copied to the display symbol. Here, the x symbol setting operation related to the previous symbol is performed after the data of the confirmed symbol is copied to the display symbol. In other words, when a command related to variable stop is received, the data related to the specified symbol when the command related to the normal symbol specification is received is copied to the displayed symbol work, and then the × symbol is added to the previous symbol work. Set.

Subsequently, when each of the commands for starting the big hit, ending the big hit, and ending the big hit is received, no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol, the finalized symbol, and the display symbol. Also, when a command related to a customer waiting demonstration is received, no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol, finalized symbol, or display symbol.
<<<< Symbol Specifications Displayed by Each Command (Number of Symbol Memory) >>>>

Next, display control of the number of symbol memories related to normal symbols will be described.
<<< Number of symbol memories to set >>>

  As shown at the bottom of FIG. 20 (b), when the sub-board receives a command related to initial symbol display at power-on, data related to the initial memory number is stored in the work of the normal symbol memory number. Set. In the present embodiment, the initial storage number represents 0 hold and is a fixed value.

  Further, when the symbol memory number designation command is received, the designated memory number is set as the normal symbol memory number. As described above, the designated memory number is the memory number designated by the command and is a value that varies depending on the content of the command.

Subsequently, when each command of variation pattern, design designation, variation stop is received, when each command of big hit start, big hit middle, big hit end is received, and when a command related to a customer waiting demonstration is received, There is no particular operation for the normal symbol memory number.
<<< Specific example of symbol display (normal symbol memory number) >>>

  Next, the control process in the above-mentioned symbol specification will be described by applying a specific symbol. First, when the power is turned on, and when a command is not received but a command is not received, an operation of holding 0 (represented by “XXX” here) is performed for the number of symbols stored in normal. On the screen of the effect symbol display device 60 at this time, as in the case of the special symbol memory number, an image is displayed in which the characters “Preparing screen” are superimposed on a black background.

  Subsequently, when the command for designating the initial symbol display is received, the number of normal symbols stored is 0 (herein indicated as “XXXXX”), as in the case of power-on (when no command is received). The operation is performed. In the screen of the effect symbol display device 60 at this time, the number of symbol memories (0) is displayed on the normal screen when the game is played with a low probability of jackpot, similarly to the case of the number of special symbol memories. . In the present embodiment, the display of the number of symbols stored in zero is executed in a transparent display mode that cannot be visually confirmed. When the data of one or more symbol memory numbers backed up when the power is turned off is displayed after the power interruption is restored, the initial symbol memory number may not be zero.

Subsequently, when a command for designating the number of stored symbols is received, for example, if the specified number of memorized symbols is three, “●●● ○” is displayed for the number of stored ordinary symbols. Here, the symbol “●” represents that a state of holding is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 60 so as to be visible.
<< Common specifications for image creation >>
<<<< fluctuation (ordinary design) >>>>

Next, with respect to the operation “4. Fluctuation” shown in FIG. In the normal symbol variation display, a variation variation of a normal symbol is performed by a variation pattern command. Until the change stop command is received, the symbol update display is performed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbols are also included in the predetermined display that is prohibited from being displayed when the power is turned on, as in the case of the number of symbols stored, the traffic light, the divided navigation, the decorative symbols, and the like.
<<< Fluctuation stop (normal design) >>>

A fixed display based on the data of the fixed symbol is performed by the command to stop the fluctuation. In the present embodiment, the change stop command is received after a predetermined time from receiving the change pattern command. At this time, if a stop symbol is not specified before the change stop command, an X symbol is displayed.
<<< Specified number of memory (for normal symbols >>>)

In the display of the memory number for the normal symbol, the designated memory number is displayed based on the command for designating the memory number as in the case of the special symbol memory number.
<< Other Examples of Displaying Special Designs >>
<<< Design to set (type in which both decorative design A and decorative design B change simultaneously) >>

  Next, as another embodiment related to the display of the special symbol, the decorative symbol display control in a type in which the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B both change simultaneously will be described.

  In the type in which the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B both change at the same time, the RWM includes a demo symbol A, a previous symbol A, a current symbol A, a final symbol A, a demo symbol B, and a previous symbol, as shown in FIG. Each work of symbol B, current symbol B, fixed symbol B, and display symbol is set. That is, the work of the demo design, the previous design, the current design, and the confirmed design is set to correspond to each of the decorative design A and the decorative design B, and the display design work is common to the decorative design A and the decorative design B. It is used for.

  In addition, the timing of command reception from the main board is shown at the top of the table described in the upper side in FIG. 23. The timing shown here is when the power is turned on or when a command related to initial symbol display is received. , When receiving a command related to the variation pattern A (corresponding to the special symbol 1), when receiving a command related to the designation of the decoration symbol A, when receiving a command related to the variation stop of the decoration symbol A (variation stop A), There is a command reception related to each timing of a big hit start, a big hit middle, and a big hit end (both are designated A). Furthermore, at the timing described in the figure, when the command related to the variation pattern B (corresponding to the special symbol 2) is received, when the command related to the designation of the decoration symbol B is received, the variation stop of the decoration symbol B (variation stop) There are times when a command related to B) is received, and a command related to each timing of the big hit start, big hit medium hit and big hit end (both B designation) related to the decorative design B. In addition to this, there is a command reception time related to a customer waiting demonstration.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the sub-board receives a command related to the initial symbol display at the time of power-on or among the above-mentioned commands, the work of the demo symbol A is designated from the main substrate. The initial symbol (related data) is set, and the initial symbol (related data) is similarly set to the work of the previous symbol A. In addition, the x symbol (data relating thereto) is set to the work of the symbol A and the fixed symbol A this time. Furthermore, the initial symbol (related data) designated from the main board is set to the work of the demo symbol B, and the initial symbol (related data) is similarly set to the workpiece of the previous symbol B. In addition, the x symbol (data related thereto) is set to the work of the symbol B and the final symbol B this time. And the above-mentioned initial design (data concerning it) is set to the work of the display design.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the fluctuation pattern A (fluctuation pattern command) is received, the previous symbol A (data relating thereto) is copied to the demo symbol A, and the previous symbol A is particularly operated. I will not. When the command related to the variation pattern A is received after the command related to the power-on or initial symbol display, the initial symbol set when the command related to the power-up or initial symbol display is received Remains. Furthermore, the symbol “X” is set in the symbol “A” and the final symbol “A”. In addition, in the demo symbol B, the previous symbol B, the current symbol B, and the confirmed symbol B, no particular operation is performed, and the data set when the power-on or initial symbol display command is received remains. . Then, the data of the previous symbol A at that time is copied to the display symbol, and as a result, the initial symbol is displayed.

  The operation related to this display symbol (copy of the previous symbol A) is performed when the variation pattern A command is received, and the variation of the decorative symbol is started from this symbol (previous symbol A). The symbol that is the final stop target of the change is also the symbol of the previous symbol A, but this symbol that is the final stop target is specified by the decorative symbol specification A command immediately after the start of the change (for example, within 100 ms from the start of the change). If, for some reason, there is a symbol (all digits or a part of digits) that is not designated by the decorative symbol designation A command, as a result, the variation start symbol that is the symbol at the start of variation is the final stop target for that symbol. It becomes.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the design of decorative symbol A is received, the designated symbol A which is a symbol designated from the main board for any of the demo symbol A, the previous symbol A, the current symbol A, and the confirmed symbol A. The data related to is copied. For the demo symbol B, the previous symbol B, the current symbol B, the confirmed symbol B, and the display symbol, no particular operation is performed, and the data set when the power-up or initial symbol display command is received Remains. That is, with respect to the display symbol, the display symbol is not changed on the spot by the command for designating the decorative symbol A.

  In addition, here, when the change of the symbol is started in response to the reception of the change pattern A command, the image control for changing the display symbol is performed before the command related to the design of the decorative symbol A is received. The control process is arbitrary. For example, it is possible to perform control such that the symbol variation is not started until a command related to the design of decorative symbol A is received. Further, as described above, since the command related to the design of the decorative symbol A is sent immediately after the start of variation, the designated symbol becomes the target for stopping the variation pattern.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the designation of A for change stop is received, the symbol A at that time (data related thereto) is copied to the demo symbol A, and the previous symbol A is particularly operated. Absent. Then, the final symbol A is copied to the current symbol A, and the final symbol A is set to the final symbol A. Further, no particular operation is performed on the demo symbol B, the previous symbol B, the current symbol B, and the confirmed symbol B, and the data of the confirmed symbol A is copied to the display symbol. Here, the set operation related to the fixed symbol A is performed after the copy operation to the demo symbol A, the current symbol A, and the display symbol. In other words, when the command related to the designation of change stop A is received, the data related to the designated symbol A when the command related to the decorative symbol A is received is copied to the work of the display symbol, and then the data of the fixed symbol A is received. A x symbol is set on the workpiece.

  Subsequently, when each A-designated command for starting big hit, big hit, and big hit ends is received, the current symbol A is copied to the demo symbol A, and the previous symbol A and the current symbol A are copied to the previous symbol A. In particular, no operation is performed. In addition, the symbol X is set to the fixed symbol A, no particular operation is performed on the demo symbol B, the previous symbol B, the current symbol B, and the final symbol B, and the data related to the current symbol A is copied to the display symbol. The Here, the data related to the design A this time is related to the designated design A.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the variation pattern B (variation pattern command) is received, no particular operation is performed on the demo symbol A, the previous symbol A, the current symbol A, and the confirmed symbol A. Further, the previous symbol B is copied to the demo symbol B, no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol B, and the symbol “X” is set to the current symbol B and the final symbol B. Then, the data of the previous symbol B at that time is copied to the display symbol, and as a result, the symbol related to the data of the previous symbol B at the time of the previous command reception is displayed.

  Similarly to the case of the variation pattern A, the operation related to the display symbol is also performed when the variation pattern B command is received, and the variation of the decoration symbol is started. The symbol that is the final stop target of the variation is also the symbol of the previous symbol B, but this symbol that is the final stop target is specified by the decorative symbol designation B command immediately after the start of variation (for example, within 100 ms from the start of variation). If, for some reason, there is a symbol (all digits or some digits) that is not specified by the decorative symbol designation B command, as a result, the variation start symbol that is the symbol at the start of variation is the final stop target for that symbol. It becomes.

  Subsequently, when a command related to the design of decorative symbol B is received, no particular operation is performed on demo symbol A, previous symbol A, current symbol A, and final symbol A. Demo symbol B, previous symbol B, current symbol B, the data related to the designated symbol B, which is the symbol designated from the main board, is copied to the fixed symbol B. No particular operation is performed on the display symbol, and the immediately preceding data is left. That is, with respect to the display symbol, the display symbol is not changed on the spot by the command for designating the decorative symbol B.

  In addition, here, when the change of the symbol is started in response to the reception of the change pattern B command, the image control for changing the display design is performed before the command related to the design of the decorative design B is received. The control process is arbitrary, and for example, it is possible to perform control such that the symbol variation does not start until a command related to the design of decorative symbol B is received. Further, as described above, since the command related to the design of the decorative symbol B is sent immediately after the start of the variation, the designated symbol becomes the variation pattern stop target.

  Subsequently, when a command related to B designation for change stop is received, no particular operation is performed on the demo symbol A, the previous symbol A, the current symbol A, and the confirmed symbol A. In addition, in the demonstration symbol B, the final symbol B (data related thereto) at that time is copied, and no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol B. The final symbol B is copied to the current symbol B, and the symbol X is set to the final symbol B. Further, the data of the confirmed symbol B is copied to the display symbol. Here, the set operation related to the confirmed symbol B is performed after performing a copy operation to the demo symbol B, the current symbol B, and the display symbol. In other words, when the command related to the designation of change stop B is received, the data related to the design B designated when the command related to the design B design is received is copied to the work of the display design, and then the data of the confirmed design B is copied. A x symbol is set on the workpiece.

  Subsequently, when each command of B designation of big hit start / big hit / big hit end is received, no particular operation is performed on the demo symbol A, the previous symbol A, the current symbol A, and the confirmed symbol A. Also, the current symbol B (data related thereto) is copied to the demo symbol B, and no particular operation is performed on the previous symbol B and the current symbol B. In addition, an X symbol is set for the confirmed symbol B, and data related to the current symbol B is copied to the display symbol. Here, the data related to the design B this time is related to the designated design B.

  Subsequently, when a command related to a customer waiting demonstration is received, each of the following works: demo symbol A, previous symbol A, current symbol A, final symbol A, demo symbol B, previous symbol B, current symbol B, final symbol B In particular, no operation is performed, and data related to the demo symbol A and the demo symbol B is copied to the display symbol.

By such work setting and operation for each work, a smooth display control of a type in which both the decorative symbol A and the decorative symbol B change simultaneously becomes possible.
<Second embodiment relating to control processing at power-off>

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same number is attached | subjected about the part similar to each above-mentioned Example, The description is abbreviate | omitted. In the first embodiment described above, the power-off confirmation information is set when the supply voltage of the power source decreases and a power-off signal is input to the NMI terminal 504 (see FIG. 4) of the CPU 501, but the second embodiment In, even if a power interruption signal is input, the power interruption confirmation information is not set unless the input state of the power interruption signal satisfies a predetermined condition. Examples of the predetermined condition include the number of times the power interruption signal is input and the input period.

  For example, the power interruption signal is divided into a first power interruption signal and a second power interruption signal, and the first power interruption signal is the same as the power interruption signal of the second embodiment. Then, the first power interruption signal is input to the NMI terminal 504 of the CPU 501. On the other hand, the second power interruption signal is output to the CPU 501 along with the output of the first power interruption signal. When the first power interruption signal is input to the CPU 501, the second power interruption signal is output to the CPU 501. To other input terminals. When the first power interruption signal is input to the NMI terminal 504, the CPU 501 completes the instruction being executed at that time in the same manner as in the second embodiment, and then, a predetermined address (here, the control program) is defined. The control process is jumped to and transferred to address 0066H. Furthermore, the CPU 501 monitors the number of times of input of the second power interruption signal. If the number of times of input has reached, for example, five times, the CPU 501 sets the power interruption confirmation information according to the content after the predetermined address (0066H). Run.

  Even when the second power interruption signal is not input five times or more, the CPU 501 shifts the control process to the predetermined address (0066H) as the first power interruption signal is input to the NMI terminal 504. Let However, although a transition to a predetermined address is performed, no other control processing for preparing for power-off is performed, and power-off confirmation information is not set. After the transition to the predetermined address (0066H), the process returns to the control process before the transition, for example, during the game progress interrupt process. That is, even if the input state of the second power interruption signal does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the control process temporarily shifts to a predetermined address (0066H). However, the control process for setting the power interruption confirmation information after that is not performed. Return to the control process before the transition without performing it.

  The number of times the second power interruption signal is input is added each time the game progress interruption process is repeated. That is, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the second power interruption signal is repeatedly input over five game progress interruption processes.

  According to the second embodiment, even if there is a signal input to the NMI terminal 504 due to the influence of noise or the like when the power supply voltage is not lowered, the power-off confirmation information only due to the signal input. Can be prevented from being set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the power interruption process from being erroneously performed in a situation where it is not necessary to turn off the power and should not be turned off. Further, as in this embodiment, after the control process is transferred to a predetermined address, the process is immediately exited without setting the power-off confirmation information, so that the first power-off signal is accompanied by the input. It is possible to set power-off confirmation information more reliably while using the non-maskable interrupt function.

  That is, a CPU used for various control boards of a gaming machine generally has an NMI function that is a hardware interrupt, and the CPU has an input terminal for an NMI function and an electronic circuit part (logic Circuit). However, when control processing that ignores the signal input to the NMI terminal 504 is performed, a design change for deleting the function of the NMI is necessary in the program and circuit design. . In addition, when an NMI terminal or an electronic circuit part for the NMI is left and these are not used and, for example, grounding is taken, an unused (or unused) terminal or function is used. May remain and be used for fraud. On the other hand, as in this embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which when the first power interruption signal is input to the NMI terminal 504, the control processing is shifted to a predetermined address (0066H), the NMI function It is possible to take measures against noise and the like while minimizing design changes of the main board 102 while using the configuration without deleting it.

In the present embodiment, five inputs are defined as the predetermined condition to be satisfied by the input mode of the second power interruption signal, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times other than five is determined. May be set. Moreover, it is not restricted to predetermined number of times, For example, it is good also as conditions on the input over a predetermined period. Furthermore, in order to generate the second power interruption signal, the signal path of the first power interruption signal is branched and directly input to the CPU 501, or the branch signal of the first power interruption signal is input to the switching circuit. And so on. In addition, it is desirable that the first power interruption signal and the second power interruption signal are input in synchronization with the CPU 501, but the second power interruption signal is delayed as long as the operational effects of the present embodiment can be achieved. You may employ | adopt the structure to do. Further, the number of times the second power interruption signal is input is added every time the game progress interrupt process is repeated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of times during one game progress interrupt process. You may count the frequency | count which becomes a predetermined condition based on the matter which can be counted.
<Application to enclosed game machines>

  The present invention also provides a pachinko gaming machine in which a game ball as a game medium acquired by a player is directly paid out to the player as described above so that the player can touch the prize ball. However, the present invention can be applied to, for example, a sealed circulation pachinko game machine. Examples of the enclosed circulation pachinko game machine include the following. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated about the part similar to the pachinko game machine 10 of the above-mentioned Example.

  In other words, the enclosed circulation type pachinko gaming machine has a game ball as a game medium enclosed therein, and the player operates the launch handle 17 to drive the launch motor of the launch device, and the enclosed ball 1 It is configured so that a game can be played by driving into the game area 52 on the front of the game board 50 one by one. As the configuration of the gaming area 52, a configuration similar to a pachinko gaming machine of a type in which a game ball is handed over to a player like the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above can be adopted. Furthermore, since there is no need to hand over the game balls to the player, there is no need for the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 for temporarily collecting the game balls.

  A game ball won in the game area 52 and a game ball that has not won a prize are guided to a ball collecting basket formed on the set base 39 and are lifted by a lifting device (not shown). The lifting device has a built-in lifting screw that is rotated by a lifting motor, and the pachinko ball (game ball) is lifted by the rotation of the lifting screw. A polishing member for polishing the pachinko ball by contacting the pachinko ball in the middle of lifting is provided on the back of the lifting device, and the surface of the pachinko ball is polished while being lifted.

  A game ball detection switch is provided on the ball inlet side (lower side) and ball outlet side (upper side) of the lifting device, and the pachinko balls to be lifted are detected by these detection switches. A ball launching device is provided in the vicinity of the ball discharge port of the lifting device, and the game ball detected by the detection switch (upper side) after the lifting is supplied to the ball launching device by the ball feeding device. . The ball feeding device has a function of feeding the next game ball to the hitting ball launch position every time the player operates the launch handle 17 to hit one game ball. Further, a game ball excess / deficiency detection switch is provided in the middle of the circulation path of the game balls, and detects whether or not the number of pachinko balls in the circulation path is a predetermined number (for example, 50).

  A card unit as an example of a gaming device is installed in a one-to-one correspondence with the pachinko gaming machine at a side position on a predetermined side of the pachinko gaming machine. This is the same as the pachinko gaming machine 10 described above. The card unit is issued to a visitor card having a prepaid function, which is a game recording medium issued to a general player who has not registered as a member, or a member player who has registered as a member in the game hall. Pachinko machines that accept membership cards, which are game recording media, and use the game value (for example, card balance, number of balls held, number of balls stored, etc.) owned by the player specified by the record information of those cards It has a function for allowing the game to be performed by bullet firing the encapsulated ball. The visitor card and membership card are composed of IC cards.

  In this pachinko gaming machine, management of the current number of balls is performed by calculating fluctuations in the number of gaming balls on the pachinko gaming machine side on the card unit side. The pachinko game machine also calculates and stores the current number of game balls, but when the number of game balls reaches 0 on the pachinko game machine side, the pachinko game machine quickly launches the ball. It is a secondary thing used only for performing the control to stop. By doing this, the running cost of the game hall where the enclosed game machine is introduced by holding down the cost of the pachinko gaming machine side by providing the card unit side with the main management function regarding the number of game balls on the pachinko gaming machine side Can be reduced.

  When the power supply is turned on for the first time after the pachinko gaming machine and the CU are electrically connected after being installed in the amusement hall, the payout control board on the pachinko gaming machine side sends the main chip ID from the main board. The main chip ID is transmitted to the CU side, and the payout chip ID stored in the payout control board itself is transmitted to the card unit side. On the card unit side, the transmitted main chip ID and payout chip ID are stored. Next, the data of the connection time, that is, the time when the card unit side and the pachinko gaming machine side are connected and communication is started is transmitted from the card unit side to the pachinko gaming machine side, and the pachinko gaming machine side transmits the data. Stores connection time.

  When the power is turned on thereafter, these three pieces of information, that is, the main chip ID, the payout chip ID, and the previous connection time data are transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine side to the card unit side.

  On the card unit side, the transmitted data and the already stored data are collated to determine whether or not the same pachinko gaming machine as the previous one is connected. The connection time data is sent from the card unit side to the pachinko gaming machine side when the communication between the card unit side and the pachinko gaming machine side is started each time the power is turned on. Connection time data is stored on the pachinko gaming machine side.

  The card unit requests the pachinko gaming machine to transmit the main chip ID and the like to the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine transmits the main chip ID and the like to the card unit. Further, authentication is requested from the card unit to the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine is notified of acceptance of the authentication request from the card unit. Further, the card unit requests the pachinko gaming machine to transmit recovery information, and the pachinko gaming machine transmits the recovery information held in the pachinko gaming machine to the card unit. Subsequently, the card unit notifies the pachinko gaming machine that it is connected to the pachinko gaming machine, and the pachinko gaming machine notifies the card unit that it is connected. Also, the card unit requests the pachinko gaming machine to clear the recovery information and backs up the connection ID (communication start time). The pachinko gaming machine requests the card unit to clear the recovery information and connect the ID (communication). The end of backup at (start time) is notified.

  Further, various (gaming operations) are instructed from the card unit to the pachinko gaming machine, and transmission of gaming machine information (addition / subtraction data, etc.) is requested. The card unit uses this command to periodically check the status of the game machine. The pachinko gaming machine is notified of the execution result of the gaming operation instruction and gaming machine information (addition / subtraction data, etc.) to the card unit. A command requesting connection of a communication connection is transmitted from the card unit to the pachinko gaming machine.

  Also, when it is detected that there is no game ball while playing a game with a pachinko machine, the payout control board automatically stops driving the ball launch motor and hits the ball into the game area. Control to a prohibited game state. It should be noted that if the variable display device is already in variable display at that stage, the variable display is continued only by stopping the hitting of the hit ball. If there is a storage of the number of balls held in the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63 at the stage where the firing stop control is performed, the variable display control of the variable display device based on the storage is continued. .

  The main management of the number of game balls is performed in the card unit, but only on the pachinko game machine side when the game prohibition control (launching stop control) when the game ball number becomes 0 in the pachinko game machine is performed. It is determined that the number of game balls has become 0, and game prohibition control (launch stop control) is performed. Thereafter, as the operation response, final ball-related information is transmitted to the card unit, and the final number of game balls “0” is determined on the card unit side. The reason for controlling in this way is that it is necessary to perform the hitting stop control at the moment when the number of game balls becomes zero on the pachinko gaming machine side.

  For example, on the card unit side which mainly manages the number of game balls, the response of the action response including the number of added balls and the number of subtracted balls when the number of game balls sent from the pachinko game machine side becomes 0 Waiting for reception, the final number of game balls is calculated on the card unit side, and when it becomes 0, a command for operation instruction with a prohibition request for prohibiting the game is transmitted to the pachinko game machine side, If the pachinko machine is controlled to stop hitting the ball for the first time after that, the pachinko ball may be shot and fired during the response and command transmission / reception, and a new number of subtraction balls may be generated during that time. On the pachinko machine side, a new subtraction ball number is generated even though the game ball number is already “0”, and the game ball number eventually becomes negative. Inconvenience say occurs. In order to prevent such inconvenience, only the batting launch stop control when the number of game balls becomes zero is controlled based on the number of game balls on the pachinko gaming machine side.

  In this way, the game control represented by the hitting ball stoppage control is performed based on the number of game balls stored in the pachinko game machine itself, and therefore based on the number of game balls managed and stored in the card unit. Compared with the case where such game control is performed, game control can be performed in real time in accordance with the fluctuation of the number of game balls.

  Here, an example is shown in which the payout control board performs the hitting shot stop control, but the main board may be configured to perform the hitting shot stop control. In this case, for example, the payout control board transmits a signal indicating that the number of game balls is 0 to the main board when the number of game balls is determined to be 0. The main board receives this signal and inhibits the driving of the firing motor.

  Such a game prohibition process by the card unit is also executed when the front frame 12 or the door 14 is opened, or when various player return operations are performed by the player. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine can respond to the prohibition refusal, and in the situation where the front frame 12 and the door 14 cannot be opened, for example, due to some circumstances such as abnormalities, the card unit cannot be instructed. This prohibition rejection response is transmitted to the card unit. The game prohibition includes not only prohibition of driving of the launch motor but also other game items such as ball rental.

  In addition, in such an enclosed circulation type pachinko game machine, ball lending is not performed for every predetermined amount (for example, 500 yen or 1000 yen), but lending for an input amount (for example, 10,000 yen) is performed collectively. It is also possible. Since it is not necessary to deliver the game ball to the player, it is possible to easily adapt to such a ball rental form.

  In addition, in this invention, it is possible to grasp | ascertain comprehensively as a pachinko game machine also including the thing which attached the card unit.

10 Pachinko machines, 52 game areas, 53 special symbols and other display devices,
102 main board, 104 sub-board, 110 entrance determination means, 116 hold control means, 118 main display control means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means,
251 power supply board, 301 sub-main board, 542 power failure monitoring circuit,
501 CPU on main board, 544 initialization switch,
521 Sub-main board CPU, 523 Sub-main board RWM.

Claims (1)

Power supply means for supplying power necessary for a game, main control means for controlling the game, special symbol display means controlled by the main control means, and communicably connected to the main control means, the main control An effect control means for executing effect control associated with the game based on an instruction relating to the effect from the means, and an effect display means controlled by the effect control means,
The main control means includes
A control start process executing means for executing a control start process in response to the start of power supply from the power supply means;
Game progress interrupt processing execution means for executing game progress interrupt processing for game progress at a predetermined cycle;
Based on the fact that the game medium launched into the game area has flowed down the game area and passed through the predetermined start area,
In the game progress interruption process, it comprises a random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number related to a big hit lottery, and a big hit determination means for making a big hit lottery determination,
By the game progress interruption process, a command related to the effect is transmitted to the effect control unit according to the situation, and when the predetermined special symbol change start condition is satisfied, the special symbol display unit determines the big hit lottery determination The special symbol representing the result of the change display and stop display,
The production control means includes
Rewritable storage means used for controlling the display content of the effect display means,
Based on the command related to the effect from the main control means, the display state of the effect display means is changed,
The storage means
A display content information storage area for storing display content information indicating the content to be displayed on the effect display means;
And progress of the game, and the change of a plurality of different display states in the effect display means, the display content-related information storage area is rewritten in accordance with a command in accordance with the presentation set eclipse, from the main control unit in association with the Have
The display content information indicates at least the type of decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner and stopped in association with the special symbol,
Under progress of a game in which the effect control means receives an instruction related to the presentation from the main control unit, is determined according to a command related to a plurality of the display content-related information storage area sac Chi before Symbol effect The information in the display content related information storage area can be rewritten to display content related information determined in accordance with a command related to the effect,
In the display content information storage area, the display content related information stored in any of the plurality of display content related information storage areas is set based on a command related to the effect from the main control means. ,
The display contents related information storage area is a pachinko gaming machine having a storage area where rewriting is performed and a storage area where rewriting is not performed according to the progress of the game.

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