JP6341028B2 - 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, there are pachinko machines that operate a movable effect member as part of the effect. In this type of pachinko game machine, if the movable production member operates at the timing when the content displayed on the liquid crystal display screen can be expected to be a big hit, the big hit or the high expectation of the big hit The game characteristics such as progressing to are adopted. Furthermore, some pachinko gaming machines of the type provided with a movable effect member perform effects that synchronize the operations of a plurality of movable effect members (paragraph 0046 of Patent Document 1, paragraph 0061 of Patent Document 2, and the like).
JP 2013-215362 A JP2013-248092A

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine of the type that synchronizes a plurality of movable effect members as described above, there is a case in which a position correction operation is performed in a predetermined situation, and the movable effect member is returned to the initial position (see Patent Document 2). Paragraph 0065). However, when the position correction of the movable effect member is performed at a position where the player can visually recognize, the player has an operation that is not related to the effect contents. For this reason, it is conceivable that the position correction is frequently repeated in front of the player, thereby giving the player an uncomfortable feeling with respect to the movable effect member.

  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 preventing the player from feeling uncomfortable with respect to the position correction of the movable effect member. .

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a main control means (main board or the like) that controls a game,
Effect control means (such as a sub-main board) for executing effect control associated with the game based on a command related to the effect from the main control means;
Production display means (production design display device etc.) controlled by the production control means;
Movable effect means (such as a movable effect mechanism unit) controlled by the effect control means and capable of producing an effect of synchronizing a first movable body (such as a left movable effect member) and a second movable body (such as a right movable effect member); With
The effect control means can cause the effect display means to sequentially perform effects related to the identification information variation pattern (such as a special symbol variation pattern) determined by the main control device,
The synchronization of the first movable body and the second movable body is performed asynchronously with the timing at which the effect related to the identification information variation pattern stops changing,
The movable effect means can detect an operation state of the first movable body and determine whether or not the first movable body is at a predetermined first movable body reference position (an initial position of the left movable effect member). The operating state of the second movable body can be detected to determine whether or not the second movable body is at a predetermined second movable body reference position (initial position of the right movable effect member).
In the section in which the second movable body can operate,
A correction required section (such as an NG section) that is a target of position correction of the second movable body,
A correction unnecessary section that is set in a range that includes the second movable body reference position and is wider than the second movable body reference position and that is not subject to position correction of the second movable body (such as a section that combines the initial position and the OK section) )
The identification information variation pattern includes a permission variation pattern (such as a variation pattern other than the ultrashort variation) that can correct the position of the second movable body and a position that cannot correct the position of the second movable body. There are permission variation patterns (such as ultra-short variation patterns)
The production control means includes
When it is detected that the first movable body is at the first movable body reference position, it is determined whether or not the second movable body is in the correction required section and then executed next. Determining whether the identification information variation pattern is the permission variation pattern,
If the second movable body is in the correction necessary section, a correction execution flag (position correction flag etc.) is validated,
When it is determined that the identification information variation pattern to be executed next is the permission variation pattern when the correction execution flag is valid, the first movable body and the second movable body are determined. It is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by synchronization with the body.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the pachinko game machine which can prevent giving a player a sense of incongruity about the position correction of a movable effect member can be provided.

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 explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of a structure of a movable production | presentation member, (b1) and (b2) are explanatory drawings which show the initial position detection of a left movable production | generation member. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the division in the movable range of a right movable production | generation member, (b) is a flowchart which shows the procedure for the position correction of several movable production | generation members.

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 occurs and a special game (described later) is executed. 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 occurs and a special game (described later) is executed.

  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 “8”, 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. Incidentally, on the right side of the second special symbol in FIG. 7A, a round number display device (not shown in the figure) indicating the number of unit games in the special game is provided as a two-digit 7-segment LED, which will be described later. According to the occurrence of the first or second special game, the number of rounds of both special games is displayed in common.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2, in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, the left decorative symbol 190a used for the effect related to the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, the middle The decorative pattern 190b and the decorative pattern 190c on the right are displayed in the state of fluctuation or stoppage. Further, in the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60, various notice displays related to the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, various cut-in displays for the effect, various background displays, and the like. Is also done. 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 this 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 a position on the right side of the game board 50 and at an upper right position of the second grand prize winning port 92. 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 unit game is repeated a maximum of 16 times (16R (round)). There are a game and a special game in which a unit game is repeated four times (4R (round)), which is the minimum number of times. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot, a plurality of modes are set for each of a special game for 16 unit games and a special game for four unit games. The mode of special games will be described later.

  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 state, the game shifts to a small hit game, and the opening / closing operation of the first big winning opening 91 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 the small hit game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first grand prize winning opening 91 or the second big winning prize opening 92 repeats the opening for about 0.2 seconds four times, so that some of the 4Rs are externally displayed. It becomes the operation mode similar to the big hit. 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 types, it is also possible to provide a part of an open pattern that can be easily distinguished from the appearance as being a small hit, thereby expanding game play.

  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 either case of 16R big hit or 4R big hit, there is a case where the probability change is not started after the end of the special game. 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. At this time, the easy entry state is that the normal symbol (to be described later) shortens the time, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the opening of the ordinary electric accessory is extended, thereby making it easy to enter the second start winning opening 63. Is a state that can be enhanced. 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 the present embodiment, the easy entry state during the short time is that the ball enters the second start winning opening 63 using the three functions of the normal symbol time, the probability variation of the open lottery, and the open extension of the normal electric accessory. Increase ease. 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.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a small hit occurs for the first special symbol 192, a limited frequency 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 frequency 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. In the following, depending on the situation, the effect performed using the limited frequency pattern table is referred to as a limited frequency 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. The center decoration 64 is provided with upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 and left and right movable effect members 96 and 97, which constitute a gimmick for effect. Further, a game ball passage portion 65 is formed in a portion of the center ornament 64 on the right side when viewed from the front. Then, when a so-called right hit is performed in which the game ball is fired toward the right side of the game area 52, the game ball passing above the center decoration 64 flows down the game ball passage portion 65, and the operation port 68 or It is possible to go to the area where the second big prize opening 92 is arranged.

  In the present embodiment, the upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 mainly play a reach notice or a big hit notice at a predetermined timing during the effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 60 or the like. Further, the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 start to rotate after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, and have a main role of performing effects by always rotating except a predetermined case. Here, the above-described roles of the upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 and the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 mean the main roles, and the movable effect members 93, 94, 96, and 97 are described above. It is also possible to give a role other than the above role. Then, more specific operation modes of the upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 and the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 will be described later.

  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 adjacent to 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 hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the first special symbol holding lamp 20 is the number of winning in the first start winning opening 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game, the symbol variation is still executed Indicates the number of winning balls that are not. The number of hold of the success / failure lottery value in the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is the number of winning in the second start winning slot 63 during the fluctuation of any of the second special symbol 193 or during the execution of the special game, the symbol fluctuation is still Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed.

  That is, if the previously performed symbol variation has not ended, the variation start condition is not satisfied, and a new symbol variation is not started, but when the symbol variation ends, the variation start condition is satisfied and a new symbol variation is established. Symbol variation will be started. At this time, a lottery using the random number value stored on hold is executed, and the presence / absence of the big hit, the variation pattern of the symbol, and the like are determined. 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 value 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 values 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. In the present embodiment, when the upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 perform a predetermined operation in response to the operation of the operation button 82, the reliability of the jackpot related to the reach effect at that time is high, and the operation If the movable effect members 93 and 94 do not perform a predetermined operation even when the button 82 is operated, the effect may be executed in such a manner that the reliability of the jackpot related to the reach effect at that time is low.

  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 should be noted that the operation button 82 is combined with a vibration motor (not shown) to vibrate the operation button 82, an effect mode in which the operation range of the operation button 82 is expanded and the operation button 82 is projected and retracted, and the operation button It is also possible to execute an effect such that 82 is protruded relatively large. Moreover, based on operation of the operation button 82, you may provide the production | generation aspect which makes other movable production | generation members (for example, the left and right movable production | generation members 96 and 97) operate | move predetermined.

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.
<< Summary of main effects in this embodiment >>

  In the present embodiment, a large number of effect patterns are provided, and a moving image is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 according to the effect pattern selected according to the game situation. The effect pattern in each situation may be configured by further combining a selected character or an animation of an item with the selected effect pattern. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the so-called battle effects are included in the prepared effect patterns. In this battle production, for example, a plurality of characters on the production are divided into the main character side and the enemy character side, and a video showing how the main character and the enemy character fight or fight is displayed. Is.

Further, the battle production includes a “battle success production” in which the main character wins as a result of the battle and a “battle failure production” in which the main character loses. Also, a “latent effect” is provided in many types of effect patterns. Whether this “latent effect” is highly probable without notifying that the effect using the effect symbol display device 60 or the like is being probabilistic even if the winning lottery is being performed with high probability. It is the content that expresses the distinction of whether the probability is normal or not so that it is not perceived by the player. This “latent effect” is typically executed over a variable display of the first special symbol 192 (and decorative symbols 190a to 190c), for example, several tens of times in the game after the end of the special game. Is used.
<< Summary of games with jackpot >>

  When a big hit (per 1st special figure) occurs in the first game, a special game using the first big winning opening 91 is executed. Then, the first grand prize winning opening 91 is opened in a pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot related to the first lottery, and the result regarding the presence / absence of the ball and the amount of the ball to be obtained is obtained. In addition, depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred, the probability change after the end of the special game and the presence or absence of time reduction are determined.

  When the big hit in the first game is not accompanied by a change in probability, in this embodiment, no time is given, and the player continues so-called left-handed, which is a normal launching technique that continues to aim at the first start winning opening 62. To do.

  On the other hand, if the big hit in the first game is a game with probability change (probability change big hit), a game with a right hand is played after the special game, except for some jackpots. That is, after the end of the special game in the first game, an effect that prompts the player to make a right strike is executed by an image or sound on the effect symbol display device 60. Then, when the player increases the turning amount of the launch handle 17 clockwise to increase the launching power and launches the game ball toward the region on the right side of the game region 52, the game ball passing above the center ornament 64 is Then, it enters the game ball passage portion 65 of the center decoration 64 and flows down the center decoration 64. Further, the game ball released from the center ornament 64 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and other structures.

  A part of the large number of game balls emitted from the center decoration 64 passes through the operation port 68 (see FIG. 1) and is detected by the passage detection device 69 (see FIG. 3). As described above, when the game ball passes through the operating port 68, the symbol called the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59 (see FIGS. 3 and 7A) for a predetermined time. When the symbol variation display stops in a predetermined hit state, the ordinary electric accessory of the second start winning prize opening 63 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball reaching the right side of the game area 52 can be guided to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 63 and the second big winning opening 92 by a nail or the like. When the ordinary electric accessory at the winning opening 63 is expanded once, in many cases, one game ball can enter the second starting winning opening 63 depending on the situation. Yes. Further, in this embodiment, a time reduction is added to the probability variation big hits except for a part, and during the time reduction, the normal electric accessory is opened and extended. Here, when the time is not short, the ordinary electric accessory may be opened. In this case, the opening pattern may be a relatively short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) or a relatively long time (for example, Various open patterns such as a combination of about 2 to 3 seconds) or a combination thereof can be adopted.

  When the second game big hit (per second special figure) occurs based on the ball entering the second start winning opening 63, a special game using the second big winning opening 92 is executed. Then, the second grand prize winning opening 92 is opened in a pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot related to the second lottery described above, and results regarding the presence / absence of the outgoing ball and the amount of the outgoing ball are obtained. In addition, as described above, the probability change after the end of the special game and the presence or absence of time reduction are determined according to the type of jackpot that has occurred.

In addition, the relations such as jackpot, special game, right handed, short time, electric Chu support etc. are not limited to those described above, for example, right handed during the special game related to the first game or the second game It is possible to adopt various relationships such as those that give a short time after a special game related to a normal jackpot without a probability change, and those that give a short time after a special game for a part of a certain probability change big hit.
<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. Also, on the back of the game board, there is a main board (main control board) 102 that performs overall control of the entire game, and the liquid crystal unit 42 (effect symbol display device 60 based on information received from the main board 102 or information input uniquely. The sub-board 104 that controls the operation of various rendering devices such as) 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 (the 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. 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. Central control functions of the entire gaming machine, such as processing related to the game machine's launching, processing to output control commands (control commands) for the sub board (production control board) 104, payout control board 45, etc., gaming state information, etc. As with the above-described payout control board 45, a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and an appropriate input / output circuit are provided.

  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 the present 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 since the payout control board 45 that actually exists as a part of the functions of the game control apparatus 100 and the functions of the parts controlled by the payout control board 45 can be general, FIG. Descriptions and explanations in are 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 movable effect members (93, 94, 96, 97, etc.), 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. As the backup area 503a, an external RWM externally connected to the CPU 501 and connected to a backup power source can be used.

  The main board 102 is provided with a power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 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 cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 monitors the DC stable voltage (for example, 30 volts) which is the maximum voltage output from the power source unit 541 of the power supply board 251 and when this voltage becomes less than a predetermined voltage, the power failure (power shutdown) ) Is generated, and a power interruption signal is output to the NMI terminal 504 of the CPU 501 on the main board 102 or another board. In response to the input of the power interruption signal, the CPU 501 on the main board 102 and the CPU 511 on the payout control board 45 immediately execute an NMI interrupt process.

  The power supply unit 541 of the power supply board 251 has a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage becomes less than the predetermined voltage. It is configured to maintain the output at a normal value. Therefore, the main board 102 and the payout control board 45 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

  In the present embodiment, the sub main board 301 also has a value (0 or 1) indicating whether or not the power supply voltage is reduced from the main board 102 based on the power interruption signal from the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506. Is entered. The backup function of the sub main board 301 will be described later.

  Note that the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 can be disposed in a part other than the main board 102. For example, the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 may be formed on the power supply substrate 251 and a power interruption signal may be input from the power failure monitoring circuit unit 506 to each substrate on the power supply substrate 251. It is also possible to omit the input of the power interruption signal from the main board 102 to the payout control board 45.

  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.

  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. The sub main board 301 is provided with a sound control circuit 820 used for sound output control.

  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 unit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and an initialization switch circuit unit 543 having an initialization switch 544. 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. Supply.

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 “63238” which is the lower limit value of the success / failure random 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.
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  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 of the first lottery is a big win, and FIG. 9B is the case where the determination result of the second lottery is a big hit. FIG. 9C is a table to be referred to when the determination result is out of place, and FIG. 9D is a table to be 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 “8” 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 place, a predetermined odd number corresponds to the big hit, an even number corresponds to the big hit, and the symbols α and β Corresponds to the detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first lottery, special symbols “7”, “5”, “3”, “3”, which are predetermined odd numbers among the special symbols “0” to “8”. 1 and even numbers “0” and “2” are symbol lottery values “0 to 124”, “125 to 499”, “500 to 714”, “715 to 734”, and “735”, respectively. 799 ”and“ 800 to 999 ”. Furthermore, special symbols “7”, “5”, “3”, “1”, “0”, “2” include 16R probability variation, 16R probability variation (actual 4R), 4R probability variation (successful battle), 4R, which will be described later. Various jackpots of probability change (battle failure / latency), 4R probability change (no ball exit / latency), and 4R normal (battle failure / no speed) are associated with each other. Here, the special symbol relating to the first lottery may be referred to as the first special symbol, the special symbol 1, the special symbol 1, the symbol 1, etc. in addition to the first special symbol described above.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the second lottery, the special symbols “7”, “3”, “0”, “2” are symbol lottery values “0-499”, “500”, respectively. To 669 ”,“ 670 to 799 ”, and“ 800 to 999 ”. In addition, special symbols “7”, “3”, “0”, “2” include 16R probability variation, 4R probability variation, 4R probability variation (no ball exit), and 4R normal (no ball exit / time reduction limit). Are associated with each of the various jackpots. Here, the special symbol related to the second lottery may be referred to as the second special symbol, the special symbol 2, the special symbol 2, the symbol 2, etc. in addition to the second special symbol described above.

  Hereinafter, the types of jackpots in the first lottery and the second lottery described above will be described. First, in the present embodiment, there are a big hit that repeats a unit game 16 times (hereinafter also referred to as “16R big hit” as appropriate) and a big hit that repeats a unit game four times (hereinafter also referred to as “4R big hit” as appropriate). Of these, for the 16R jackpot, in the special game, when the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened for about 30 seconds, or the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is 9 There is a game in which a single winning game is terminated by temporarily closing a grand prize opening when a game ball exceeding a ball is dropped. Such a special game is a so-called out-of-ball game with the aim of allowing a player to acquire game balls, and also attempts to acquire more game balls by the player.

  In addition, there is a 16R big hit in which a player can obtain only the same number of balls as a special game in which a unit game is repeated only four times during a special game. Such a 16R jackpot makes it possible to acquire a smaller number of balls (for example, about a fraction) than the normal 16R jackpot that allows a player to acquire many balls. It can be said that it is substantially the same as 4R big hit from the surface of the ball. Such a 16R jackpot is called “16R (actual 4R) jackpot” with the addition of “actual 4R”. As a special game in this 16R (actual 4R) big hit, out of the 16 big prize opening, 4 times are executed in the same pattern as the 16R big hit, and the rest is a very short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds) There are things that are open.

  In addition, as the opening pattern of the big winning opening in 16R (actual 4R) big hit, four relatively long opening is continuously performed at the beginning of the special game, and a short opening is continuously performed thereafter. It is possible to employ what is performed, what is performed for a short time continuously at the beginning of the special game, and continuously performed for a long time thereafter. In addition, an opening pattern in which one or more short-time opening is interposed before and after each long-time opening, or a special game control mode in which these opening patterns are switched and executed for each round is also adopted. Is possible.

  Furthermore, with regard to 4R jackpots, in all unit games, when the first grand prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 is opened for about 30 seconds, or in the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92 There is one that closes the grand prize opening once when nine or more game balls are dropped and ends one unit game. Such a special game in 4R big hit is a so-called out-of-ball game with the aim of allowing a player to acquire a game ball, and the player has a smaller amount than a normal 16R big hit (for example, about a fraction) ) Can be obtained.

  In addition, the 4R big hit is a so-called no-pick hit that prevents the player from acquiring a turn during a special game. In the present embodiment, such a big hit without a ball is represented by adding “no ball”. The 4R big hit without a ball is also referred to as “4R (no ball)” or “4R (no ball)”. As a special game in this 4R (no ball) big hit, there can be mentioned a case where each of the four big winning openings is opened for a very short time (for example, about 0.2 seconds). In addition, as described above, the first opening time of the first big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) in the small hit game when winning the small hit is about 0.2 seconds, Since the opening mode of the big winning opening 91 (or the second big winning opening 92) is to prevent the game balls from being entered, it can be considered that the small win is also included in the “no-out” here. .

  In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state such as the above-mentioned probability change and time reduction occurs with various big hits, but the type of big hit is also distinguished by the combination with the specific gaming state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot and the specific game state are combined as follows for each of the first lottery related to the first start winning opening 62 and the second lottery related to the second start winning opening 63. ing.

  First, in the first lottery, for both the 16R big hit and the 4R big hit, there is a big hit that becomes a probable change state after the end of the special game accompanying the big hit. Such big hits are referred to as “16R probability variation” and “4R probability variation”. In the present embodiment, the first lottery is provided with the aforementioned 16R (actual 4R), and this 16R (actual 4R) is also combined with probability variation. The 16R (actual 4R) combined with the probability variation is referred to as “16R probability variation (actual 4R)”. Further, in this embodiment, the 16R big hits provided in the first lottery are shown as big hits corresponding to the symbols “7” and “5” in FIG. There are only two types (actual 4R).

  In addition, for the first lottery, the above-mentioned 4R (no departure) big hit is combined with probability variation, and 4R (no departure) combined with this variation is referred to as “4R probability variation (no departure)”. Called. In addition, for the first lottery, there is a jackpot that does not change after the special game associated with the jackpot, and hereinafter, the 4R jackpot that does not change the probability is referred to as “4R normal”.

  Furthermore, the type of jackpot is also divided by the relationship with the contents of the effect (reach effect) executed during the reach. In this embodiment, as described above for the first lottery, the “battle success effect” A big hit is provided by a combination of “Battle Failure Production” and “Hidden Production”.

  Specifically, first, as shown in FIG. 9A as a big hit corresponding to the symbol “3”, a big hit of 4R probability change (battle success) is provided by combining 4R probability change with “battle success production”. It has been. And when this 4R probability change (battle success) is hit, 4R probability change occurs after the battle success effect at the time of reach. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9A as a big hit corresponding to the symbol “1”, the big hit of 4R probability change (battle failure / latency) combining “Battle failure effect” and “Hidden effect” is combined with 4R probability change. Is provided. If this 4R probability change (battle failure / latency) is hit, a 4R special game is executed after the battle failure effect at the time of reach, and the game in the subsequent probability change state is executing the “latency effect” Done. For big hits with multiple characteristics such as “battle failure production” and “latent production”, “4” probability change (battle failure / latency) ”with the symbol“ / ”(slash) interposed. It represents.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, a 4R probability change (no exit / latency) big hit is provided by combining the 4R probability change (no exit) with a “latency effect”. ), A 4R special game is executed to operate the first grand prize winning opening 91 in an open pattern with no ball, and the game in the probability change state is performed while executing the “latent effect”. . In addition, there is a big hit of 4R normal (battle failure / no time shortage) combining 4R normal (no time shortage) with "Battle failure production", and if you hit this 4R normal (battle failure / no time shortage) The 4R special game is executed after the battle failure effect at the time of reach, and the game in the normal probability state thereafter is performed without a short time.

  As described above, the types of jackpots are also divided according to the presence or absence of the short time, which is one of the specific games, and the contents. In this embodiment, the 16R probability variation, the 16R probability variation (actual 4R), the 4R probability variation ( For the 16R probability variation, 4R probability variation, 4R probability variation (no ball exit) in the second lottery, the short time for which the period is set to the next big hit is combined. The 4R probability change (battle failure / latency), the 4R probability change (no ball exit / latency), and the above-mentioned 4R normal (battle failure / timelessness) related to the first game are not given time.

  Further, in this embodiment, regarding the big hit of the second game, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), there are cases in which the time is combined with 4R normal (no ball). This 4R normal (no ball) is assigned to the result of the symbol “2”, and the short-term period is the sum of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol 192 and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol 193. The number is limited to less than 100. Here, the limited number of time reductions is 20 in total. In this way, for the big hit with the limited number of time reductions, a description of “time reduction limitation” is added and expressed as “4R normal (time reduction limitation)”. Note that the limited number of time reductions may be, for example, 80 times, 60 times, or 40 times, and at least two of these times may be allocated to different types of jackpots.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for the first lottery, 16R probability variation, 16R probability variation (actual 4R), 4R probability variation (battle success), 4R probability variation (battle failure / latency), 4R probability variation (no ball exit / There are 6 types of big hits (latency) and 4R normal (battle failure / no time reduction). For the 2nd lottery, 16R probability variation, 4R probability variation, 4R probability variation (no exit ball), and 4R normal There are four types of big hits (no departure / short time limit).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9C, 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. 9D, special symbols “4”, “6”, and “8” that are even numbers among the special symbols “0” to “8” are associated with the small hits. The special symbol “4” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “0-332”, the special symbol “6” is associated with the symbol lottery value range “333-665”, and the special symbol “8” is symbol lottery. Corresponding to the value range “666-999”.

  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 frequency 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 frequency 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. In the following, depending on the situation, the effect performed using the limited frequency pattern table is referred to as a limited frequency pattern effect.

  In the present embodiment, the symbols α and β are both associated with the limited frequency pattern effects, but are not associated with the limited frequency pattern effects (for example, “-” (hyphen)). May be added. By doing so, it is possible to set the occurrence probability of the limited frequency pattern effect in the case of a loss 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 symbols α and β, it is possible to realize game control in which the limited frequency 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 for the symbol lottery 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 124”, “125 to 499”, “500 to 714”, “715 to 734”. ”,“ 735-799 ”, and“ 800-999 ”are associated with the special symbols“ 7 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 0 ”, and“ 2 ”, respectively. Each group. Furthermore, in the second lottery, in the case of a big hit, as shown in FIG. 9B, numerical ranges “0 to 499”, “500 to 669”, “670 to 799”, and “800 to 999”. "Are groups associated with the special symbols" 7 "," 3 "," 0 ", and" 2 ", respectively. For the limited variation pattern effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 9C, 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 small hits, the numerical ranges “0 to 332”, “333 to 665”, and “666 to 999” are associated with the special symbols “4”, “6”, and “8”, respectively. Each group has become.
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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 frequency 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 frequency 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 16R big hit, the fluctuation pattern table for 16R big hit shown in FIG. When the determination result is 4R big hit or small hit, the variation pattern table for 4R 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 16R big hit, a 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 4R 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 16R big hit, as shown in FIG. Each of “Super 1”, “Super 2”, “Normal 1”, and “Normal 2” reach is associated with each other. Further, in the case of 4R big hit or small hit, as shown in FIG. 10C, the pattern lottery values “0-23999” and “240000-49999” are the reach values of “Super 3” and “Normal 3”, respectively. Are associated groups. It should be noted that other variation patterns of “super 1”, “super 2”, “normal 1”, “normal 2” and “no reach” described above may be added. For example, it may be subdivided into variation patterns with different variation times.

  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, the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern in the case where the number of holds related to the first lottery by the first holding means 144 or the number of holds related to the second lottery by the second holding means 146 is 1 Correspondence is shown. Similarly, in the second column 214aa, the third column 216a, and the fourth column 218aa, the number of the first lottery held by the first holding unit 144 or the number of the second lottery held by the second holding unit 146 is 2, Correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern in cases 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 fluctuation 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.

Furthermore, regarding the selection tendency of the fluctuation pattern, whether or not the probability is changing, the attribute of the acquired value (e.g., success or failure), the number of holds related to the first lottery, and the number of holds related to the second lottery In this case, the selection tendency may be set. By doing in this way, for example, when there is a probability change and the result of the lottery decision is out of place, with respect to the first special symbol 192, the number of reservations related to the first lottery and the number of reservations related to the second lottery Regardless, regardless of the number of holds related to the first lottery, the probability that the variation pattern defined as having a relatively long variation time is selected is set to be relatively high. It is possible to set a relatively low probability that a variation pattern defined as having a relatively long variation time will be selected in accordance with the number of holds relating to the second lottery. In addition, when the probability lottery result is a big hit (or a small hit), the fluctuation time is relatively large regardless of the number of holds related to the first lottery and the number of holds related to the second lottery. It is also possible to set a relatively low probability that the variation pattern defined as short is selected.
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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 normal symbol variation display 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. If the symbol change corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the first lottery is newly executed, the first holding means 144 draws the special drawing lottery value related to the new first lottery. Suspend until the variable display start of the symbol corresponding to the value. In the present embodiment, the special drawing lottery value related to the first lottery is held up to four random numbers. If the symbol change corresponding to the previous lottery is displayed when the second lottery is newly executed, the second holding means 146 draws the special drawing lottery value related to the new second lottery. Suspend until the variable display start of the symbol corresponding to the value. In the present embodiment, the special figure lottery value related to the second lottery is held up to four random numbers. 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.

  The first special figure control means 148 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery when the special figure acquisition value related to the second lottery is held by the second holding means 146. 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 special figure acquisition value related to 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 a variation start command, a value that can identify the result of the determination, the stop symbol, the variation pattern, or the like, or a value that indicates whether the first lottery or the second lottery is used as a command at the time of variation start Transmit to the sub main board 301. When transmitting the variation stop command, a value indicating the stop symbol may be transmitted to the effect display control means 134 together with the variation stop command. By transmitting these change start commands and change stop commands, the change display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 are 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.

  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.

  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 executing means 122 shifts to the time-saving state after the end of the special game according to the type of jackpot. 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. On the other hand, the probability variation state is continued until a special game with the next jackpot is executed according to the type of jackpot. 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. The information indicating the lottery value is transmitted to the sub main board 301. In addition, when the second start winning opening 63 is entered, the lottery value 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 these lottery values is also referred to as a “pending lottery value”. The holding lottery value includes information indicating whether the first start winning opening 62 or the second starting winning opening 63 is entered, and a pre-determination result / design range / pattern range.

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.
<< Main functions of sub-main board >>

  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 variable effect patterns in which the change process from start to stop of the change and the change process in the change display of the decorative pattern 190 and the change display of the decorative pattern are displayed, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot 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 16R big hit. For example, a combination of three symbols such as “777” and “555” is selected. In this case, it is possible to select a decorative symbol related to the same number as the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 as the numbers aligned 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 is also selected when the determination result is a 4R big hit or a small hit, but for example, a so-called combination of “middle eyes” such as “333” or “757” is displayed. There is a case where the display of reach deviation is performed or a combination of all different symbols such as “357” is displayed. When the determination result is neither big hit nor small hit, a combination that is out of reach or a combination that does not have three symbols such as “312” and “946” is displayed. In the case of neither big hit nor small hit, a combination that does not correspond to a specific combination selected at the time of 4R big hit or small hit may be selected. Then, the effect determining unit 132 sends the stop symbol combinations of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c and the decorative symbol variation effect pattern data to the effect display control unit 134.

  In the decorative design variation effect pattern data, a decorative symbol variation display mode, that is, a variation process and a variation process from the variation start to the variation stop of the decoration symbol 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 above-described normal reach and super reach on the sub main board 301 correspond to the fluctuation patterns such as “normal 1”, “normal 2”, “super 1”, and “super 2” on the main board 102 described above. The above-described non-reach pattern on the sub-main substrate 301 corresponds to the “no reach” variation pattern on the main substrate 102 as well. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a large number of variation patterns of the sub-main substrate 301 are provided corresponding to each variation pattern of the main substrate 102, and the variation pattern selected on the main substrate 102 is the sub-pattern. When notified to the main board 301 as a command, the sub-main board 301 selects one of the plurality of fluctuation patterns that can be selected for the designated fluctuation pattern. When the variation pattern on the main substrate 102 is further subdivided, a larger number of variation patterns on the sub-main substrate 301 are provided corresponding to the subdivision on the main substrate 102. In addition, the various variation patterns on the sub main board 301 may be used in combination with the above-described various notice effect patterns.

  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.

  The first effect control means 168 reserves the start of the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery when the information relating to the second lottery is reserved by the second reservation means 146. The second effect control means 170 starts the symbol variation display corresponding to the second lottery regardless of whether or not the information relating to the first lottery 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 value notified by the prior information notification unit 157 in a predetermined buffer area. Furthermore, the effect determination means 132 includes a lottery value relating to the change (the change display being 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 according to the reserved lottery value 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 pending lottery value 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 value is referred to as “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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a movable effect member control means 314 is formed on the sub-main substrate 301. The movable effect member control means 314 includes an initial position determination means 315, a position correction flag setting means 316, a fluctuation. A pattern determining unit 317, a position correcting unit 318, and the like are formed. The movable effect member control means 314 controls the operation of various movable accessories such as the above-described upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 and the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97.

  In addition, the initial position determination unit 315 determines whether or not the target movable effect member is at the initial position based on the detection result of various movable accessories that are performing initial position detection for position correction. This is a judgment. In the present embodiment, the determination by the initial position determination unit 315 is performed for the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97, but the determination by the initial position determination unit 315 is performed for the movable effect members other than the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97. May be.

  Furthermore, the position correction flag setting means 316 determines whether the position correction execution condition is satisfied when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a position shift related to the synchronous operation of the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 is detected). One position correction flag is set (turned on). By setting this position correction flag, the position correction flag becomes valid. The variation pattern determination unit 317 performs variation pattern determination that is one of the position correction execution conditions. Then, the variation pattern determination means 317 is recognized to perform position correction on the variation pattern to be executed next time in a predetermined case (for example, when the position correction flag is valid). It is determined whether or not.

Further, the position correction means 318 causes the target movable effect members 96 and 97 to perform an operation for position correction when a position correction execution condition is satisfied. Here, as the “position correction execution condition”, for example, as described above, a position shift related to the synchronous operation of the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 is detected, the correction flag is set to be valid, and The case where the variation pattern to be executed next time is one that is permitted to perform position correction can be exemplified. Further, in this embodiment, the position correction means 318 temporarily stops the rotation operation of the left and right movable effect members 96, 97, and sets the state of the movable effect members 96, 97 to a common state (for example, synchronized left and right The movable effect members 96 and 97 are operated again after the correction is made to the state where both the movable effect members 96 and 97 are returned to the initial positions. Details of the position correction control of the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 will be described later.
<< 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, a display using a hold display on the first hold number display unit 196 or the second hold number display unit 197 shown in FIGS. 7B1 and 7B2 can be used. 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) 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 winning is detected, the above-described effect determining 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 value 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, the lottery for determining whether or not to end the continuous notice is determined based on the lottery value 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.
<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 FIG. 12 and FIG. 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 this control start process will be described later. After executing the necessary settings (S1 to S4) when the power is turned on, the operation state of the initialization switch 544 (S5), the value of the power interruption information flag in the power interruption status confirmation processing (S6 to S8), and the RWM area Corresponding to the addition result (checksum data), processing at the time of power-off recovery (S9 to S17), processing at initialization of RWM (S24 to S26), timing setting processing 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 second big prize opening 92. 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. If the inspection result is 0 in the inspection result determination process, the process returns to the process of storing the clear data in the reference value, and 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 the power-off confirmation information is set (S30: Yes), the CPU 501 functions as a forced recursion unit and sets the second 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).
<< 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 interrupt processing time monitoring means (S43), management of gaming machines (S45 to S70), interrupt permission ( S71) 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 S70), the following processing is 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 electric 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 (S33) of the control start process is executed.
<< Handle state signal inspection process >>

  Next, the handle state signal inspection process (S64) of the above game progress interrupt process will be described. In this handle state signal inspection process (S64), in order to monitor the touch state of the firing handle 17, the handle state is inspected. If it is determined that the handle state has changed as a result of the inspection, the handle state monitoring timer Subtract, 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.

When the state in which the steering wheel state does not change continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 to 2 minutes), the production symbol display device 60 displays the customer waiting demonstration screen. This customer-waiting demonstration screen displays, for example, advertisements of pachinko machine manufacturers and characters and stories used for production without displaying decorative symbols 190a to 190c and the like. .
<Other control processing modes on the main board>
<< 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 frequency pattern effect, it is conceivable that the 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. In addition, when the limited frequency pattern effect is executed, it is also possible to set the appearance probability of the variation addition pattern so that the variation addition information is easily added. 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. Therefore, as an element for performing an appropriate game, for example, when aiming for a fair game compared to a random number or the like 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 a prize, and for example, the fluctuation pattern random number is acquired and stored at the time of fluctuation pattern lottery as a separately provided timing. By doing so, the number 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. ) May be delayed due to the time required for transmission and reception 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.
<Movable accessory control by sub-main board>

  Next, operation control relating to the movable effect member (movable accessory) will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub board 104 is composed of the sub main board 301 and the sub sub board 302 as described above. 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 interruption process, for example, a game effect lamp for effects (may include an LED or only an LED) and various movable objects (movable roles such as the aforementioned movable effect members 93, 94, 96, 97). Steady performance control of a motor or the like used as a drive source (including an object) is executed.

  Furthermore, as a movable accessory, in this embodiment, in addition to the upper and lower movable effect members 93 and 94 as described above, left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 15A are provided. Yes. Here, the configuration and operation control of the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, these left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 are disposed on the rear side of the left and right side portions of the center ornament 64 described above, and most of them are located inside the center ornament 64 (inside the frame). ) Is exposed so as to overlap the display area 194 of the effect symbol display device 60. Each of the movable effect members 96 and 97 in the present embodiment has a design that imitates the form of a flame, and is disposed substantially on the left and right as viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, each of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is rotatable around the central portion, and is rotated symmetrically (steady rotation) in a predetermined operation manner with the front-rear direction of the game board 50 as an axis. The movable effect members 96 and 97 may be provided with LEDs and capable of light decoration.

  In the present embodiment, the left movable effect member 96 rotates clockwise (clockwise) when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the right movable effect member 97 rotates counterclockwise (counterclockwise). . Further, the rotational speeds of both movable effect members 96 and 97 are set so as to make one round in about 5 seconds, for example. Moreover, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, both movable effect members 96 and 97 are in a state where the tips are directed upward as shown in FIG. 1, and start rotating simultaneously at the same speed. . Then, when both of the movable effect members 96 and 97 start rotating, in principle, the movable effect members 96 and 97 do not stop until a predetermined position correction condition (an accessory synchronization condition) described later is satisfied, and straddle a plurality of variable displays. Continue to rotate.

  At the start of rotation of both movable effect members 96 and 97, initial position detection is performed, and position correction is performed when necessary, so that the postures of both movable effect members 96 and 97 are aligned. Note that specific modes of initial position detection and position correction will be described later.

  Furthermore, the movement of the movable effect members 96 and 97, which are always rotating, is stopped when the accessory synchronization condition is satisfied as described above. The accessory synchronization condition includes the state of the position correction flag. The change stop timing related to the production and the change pattern executed later are related. Here, the conditions constituting the above-described accessory synchronization condition will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, both the movable effect members 96 and 97 may be stopped in relation to the display mode other than the change stop in the effect symbol display device 60, and the position may be corrected. More specifically, when the above-described customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60, when the reach display is performed, and when the display relating to the big hit game which is a special game is performed, The movable effect members 96 and 97 are stopped, and the positions of both movable effect members 96 and 97 are corrected. Furthermore, the steady rotation operation of both movable effect members 96 and 97 is resumed when the game is started and the display of the customer waiting demonstration screen is finished, when the next variation display is started after the reach display, and The display relating to the jackpot game is over and the next variable display is started. Here, during the reach display or the big hit game, an effect of performing a specific operation different from the steady rotation may be performed. Further, the specific operation can include an operation in a mode different from the steady rotation, and more specifically, rotation in a speed or direction different from the steady rotation, intermittent intermittent rotation, and these Combinations can be exemplified.

  Both movable effect members 96 and 97 constitute a movable effect mechanism part 98 as shown in FIG. 15A, and each of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is driven by the movable effect mechanism part 98. Stepping motors 96a and 97a are provided as sources. In the movable effect mechanism 98, driving force transmission mechanisms 96b and 97b having gears and movable parts are provided between the movable effect members 96 and 97 and the stepping motors 96a and 97a. Here, in FIG. 15A, the driving force transmission mechanisms 96b and 97b are shown in blocks and omitted. Further, as the drive source, a motor other than the stepping motor and other drive sources may be used.

  Furthermore, the movable effect mechanism unit 98 includes initial position sensors 96c and 97c for managing the operations of the movable effect members 96 and 97. These initial position sensors 96c, 97c are capable of detecting the rotation state of the movable effect members 96, 97, and are located on the back side (the back side of the center ornament 64) of the lower ends of the movable effect members 96, 97. It is placed at the site.

  Furthermore, the initial position sensors 96c and 97c are proximity sensors. And the to-be-detected parts 96d and 97d are integrally formed in the predetermined site | part of the back surface side of the movable effect members 96 and 97, and the initial position sensors 96c and 97c are accompanied by rotation of the movable effect members 96 and 97. When the detected parts 96d and 97d reach the opposing positions in the front-rear direction, the movable effect members 96 and 97 are detected. The output signals of the initial position sensors 96c and 97c are input to the sub main board 301, and the state of each of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is individually detected by the aforementioned movable effect member control means 314. .

  Here, the positions of the initial position sensors 96c and 97c and the positions where the detected portions 96d and 97d are formed may be on the front side of the movable effect members 96 and 97. As the initial position sensors 96c and 97c, various micro switches can be used. Furthermore, various types such as a contact type, a non-contact type, a mechanical type, an optical type, and an electromagnetic induction type can be adopted as the microswitch. Further, the structures and materials of the detected portions 96d and 97d can be determined by the relationship with the types of the initial position sensors 96c and 97c. Specifically, as the detected portions 96d and 97d, it is possible to excite a shape that becomes a convex portion or a concave portion, a material having optical transparency, a material that can cause electromagnetic induction, and the like. Here, in FIG. 15 (a) and FIGS. 15 (b1) and 15 (b2), which will be described later, the forms of the detected parts 96d and 97d are shown as circles or triangles. These symbols are not shown, and neither symbol specifically shows the form of the detected parts 96d, 97d.

  Next, the mode of synchronous control of both movable effect members 96 and 97 in the present embodiment will be described. FIGS. 15B1 and 15B2 are for explaining the initial position detection of the movable effect members 96 and 97. FIG. In the present embodiment, the initial position detection of the movable effect members 96, 97 is performed by a substantially common control mode except that the movable effect members 96, 97 rotate in the opposite directions. Only the left movable effect member 96 is shown in (b2).

  When the left movable effect member 96 starts rotating, as shown in FIG. 15 (b1), the detected portion 96d of the left movable effect member 96 sets the rotation axis 96e (see FIG. 15 (a)) serving as the rotation center. Displace while drawing a circular orbit as the center. Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (b2), when the detected portion 96d reaches the front of the initial position sensor 96c facing the lowermost end of the circular orbit, the detected portion 96d is detected by the initial position sensor 96c. In the CPU 521 of the sub main board 301, it is determined that the rotation of the left movable effect member 96 has reached the initial position. That is, every time the left movable effect member 96 makes a round, the detected portion 96d is detected, and the state of the left movable effect member 96 (here, the rotation angle) can be confirmed.

  Here, the range in which the initial position sensor 96c can detect the detected portion 96d is determined by factors such as the characteristics of the initial position sensor 96c. For example, the initial position sensor 96c detects the detected portion 96d when the portion (leading portion) corresponding to the head in the rotation direction of the detected portion 96d reaches the position immediately before the initial position sensor 96c. Also good. Alternatively, the initial position sensor 96c may detect the detected portion 96d when the head portion of the detected portion 96d overlaps with the initial position sensor 96c in the front-rear direction. Alternatively, the initial position sensor 96c may not detect the detected portion 96d unless most or all of the detected portion 96d faces the initial position sensor 96c. Further, when the detected part 96d passes in front of the initial position sensor 96c, it may be detected that the left movable effect member 96 has reached the initial position.

  The position detection of the left movable effect member 96 as described above is performed every time the detected portion 96d reaches the initial position sensor 96c while the left movable effect member 96 is rotating. Then, when the initial position detection is performed for one left movable effect member 96, the initial position detection for the other right movable effect member 97 is performed. That is, every time the left movable effect member 96 makes a round, the rotational state of the right movable effect member 97 is confirmed. When the detected portion 97d is detected in the initial position detection related to the right movable effect member 97, both the movable effect members 96 and 97 are in the initial position, and the synchronization is maintained. For this reason, the position correction of the right movable effect member 97 is not necessary, and the rotation of the both movable effect members 96 and 97 is continued without performing the position correction.

  On the other hand, when the detected portion 97d of the right movable effect member 97 is not detected, it is determined in which section the rotational position of the right movable effect member 97 is present during one rotation. That is, the path of one rotation of the right movable effect member 97 is detected by the initial position sensor 97c as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the section relating to the initial position where position correction is not required, and the position correction is exempted. The section is divided into NG sections that are subject to position correction. Of these arc-shaped sections, the OK section is set to a predetermined range before and after the initial position when viewed in the traveling direction of the detected portion 97d, and constitutes an unnecessary correction section together with the section related to the initial position. doing. On the other hand, the NG section is set to a range excluding the initial position and the OK section, and constitutes a correction necessary section. The total of the angles (center angles of the circular arcs) that define the initial position section, the OK section, and the NG section is 360 °.

  The ranges of the initial position, the OK section, and the NG section described above can be defined by the rotation angle of the right movable effect member 97 and the number of steps for controlling the stepping motor 97a. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of steps necessary to rotate each movable effect member 96, 97 by 360 ° is 300 steps, and the range of the initial position for the right movable effect member 97 is 20 This corresponds to a step (about 24 °). The range of the OK section is secured by 40 steps (about 48 °) before and after the initial position, and the range of the NG section is 200 steps (about 240) excluding the initial position and the range of the OK section (100 steps). °). Then, about 1/3 of 360 °, which is the movable range of the right movable effect member 97, is a correction unnecessary section, and the remaining about 2/3 is a correction required section. Here, in this embodiment, the range of the initial position corresponds to a range in which the initial position sensor 97c can detect the detected portion 97d of the right movable effect member 97.

  Further, the determination of which section the right movable effect member 97 is in, for example, a predetermined position (for example, the section of the initial position) of the right movable effect member 97 with respect to the reference position (origin) in the step number control of the stepping motor 97a. This can be done by matching one end point). More specifically, when the number of steps from the origin of the stepping motor 97a reaches 20, the right movable effect member 97 is made to reach the destination end point from the destination end point in the range of the initial position, When the number of steps from the origin of the motor 97a is 21 to 60, it is assumed that the right movable effect member 97 is in the right (travel destination side) OK section when viewed from the front. Furthermore, when the number of steps from the origin of the stepping motor 97a is 61 to 260, the right movable effect member 97 is in the NG section, and when the number of steps is 261 to 300, the right movable effect member 97 is It can be considered that it is in the OK section on the left side (traveling side) when viewed from the front. Here, the origin of the stepping motor 97a may be set to any of the section relating to the initial position, the OK section, and the NG section, and may be set to any position in each section.

  In this embodiment, 300 steps are assigned to 360 °, which is the movable range of the right movable effect member 97, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the relationship between the movable range and the number of steps, each section, and the like. The relationship with the number of steps can be changed as necessary.

  Next, a control mode for correcting the positions of the left movable effect member 96 and the right movable effect member 97 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the effect symbol display device 60, the variable display relating to the decorative symbols 190a to 190c is started (S111), and then the detected portion 96d provided on the rotating left movable effect member 96 is an initial position sensor 96c. Is reached (S112). As described above, the rotation operation of the left movable effect member 96 (and the right movable effect member 97) continues to rotate across a plurality of fluctuation displays, and the timing of the start and stop of fluctuation, and the left movable action. The relationship with the timing at which the detected portion 96d of the effect member 96 is detected by the initial position sensor 96c is not constant.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the right movable effect member 97 is in the above-described NG section (S113). When the right movable effect member 97 is not in the NG section (S113: NO), since the right movable effect member 97 is in the initial position or the OK section, the correction flag (position correction flag) is invalidated (S114). ). If the correction flag has been invalidated before the determination in S113 is made, the correction flag is continuously invalidated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the correction flag has been invalidated before the determination in S113 is performed, it is determined in S113 that the right movable effect member 97 is not in the NG section (S113: NO), Therefore, a process of invalidating the correction flag may be performed again.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S113 that the right movable effect member 97 is in the NG section (S113: YES), the correction flag is validated (S118). Here, as in the case of invalidating the correction flag, if the correction flag is valid before the determination of S113 is performed, the correction flag remains valid, but the present invention is not limited to this. The correction flag may be validated every time it is determined in S113 that the right movable effect member 97 is in the NG section.

  After the process (S114 or S118) relating to the setting of the correction flag described above, it is determined whether or not it is an accessory synchronization timing (whether or not an accessory synchronization condition is satisfied) (S115). Here, the accessory synchronization timing is the timing at the end of the symbol variation when the correction flag becomes valid. In S115, it is detected that the deviation amount of the left movable effect member 96 has reached a predetermined amount or more. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop timing has arrived for the effect that was being executed at that time (S113: YES).

  In the determination process (S115) related to the above-mentioned accessory synchronization timing, if the accessory synchronization timing has not arrived (S115: NO), the rotation of the left movable effect member 96 (and the right movable effect member 97) is continued. . Then, when the detected portion 96d is displaced and reaches the initial position again with the rotation of the left movable effect member 96, it is detected by the initial position sensor 96c (S112). Then, it is determined whether or not the right movable effect member 97 is in the NG section (S113), and the processes of S114, S115, and S118 are executed according to the determination result.

  In the determination relating to the accessory synchronization timing (S115), when the accessory synchronization timing has arrived (S115: YES), confirmation of the state of the correction flag and confirmation of the variation pattern in the next variation display are performed (S116). ). If the correction flag is invalid, and even if the correction flag is valid, if the fluctuation pattern in the next fluctuation display is not a fluctuation pattern that can be synchronized with an accessory, the determination result in S116 is NO, The accessory synchronization is not performed (S117), and the correction process ends.

  On the other hand, in the determination of S116, when the correction flag is valid and the variation pattern in the next variation display is a variation pattern that can be synchronized with an accessory, the determination result in S116 is YES, and the left movable effect. The member 96 and the right movable effect member 97 are temporarily stopped, and in this embodiment, the right movable effect member 97 is moved to the initial position detected by the initial position sensor 97c by the detected portion 97d. Both movable effect members 96 and 97 are synchronized by the position correction. Then, the rotation of both the movable effect members 96 and 97 is restarted from the initial state where the posture is the same.

  The movement of the right movable effect member 97 to the initial position is performed in the rotation direction (counterclockwise in this case) during normal operation (during steady rotation) during the effect. Furthermore, the rotational speed (angular displacement speed) of the right movable effect member 97 at the time of position correction is the same as the rotational speed during normal operation. Here, when the right movable effect member 97 is moved to the initial position, the rotation direction may be selected so that the right movable effect member 97 can be moved to the initial position with the shortest distance. Furthermore, the rotation speed when the right movable effect member 97 is moved to the initial position may be made faster than the normal rotation speed during the effect.

  It should be noted that the rotational speeds of the movable effect members 96 and 97 and the rotational direction and rotational speed when the position of the right movable effect member 97 is corrected may be defined in relation to the variation time of the variation pattern to be subjected to position correction. desirable. That is, the rotational speed of the movable effect members 96 and 97 and the rotation direction and rotational speed at the time of position correction of the right movable effect member 97 can be determined so that the position correction can be completed in a time shorter than the fluctuation time. desirable.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern capable of synchronizing the objects is a variation pattern other than the ultra-shortening variation. The ultra-short variation pattern is a variation pattern that has a particularly short variation time (for example, within about 5 seconds) among the short-time variation patterns selected when the above-mentioned time is shortened. When the left movable effect member 96 reaches the initial position, if the variation pattern instructed from the main board 102 as the next variation pattern corresponds to the ultra-short variation, the state of the right movable effect member 97 Even if it is in the NG section, the position correction for the synchronization of the both movable effect members 96 and 97 is not performed (see S119 in FIG. 16B).

  In this way, by prohibiting position correction when the next fluctuation pattern is a super-shortening fluctuation, the sub-main board 301 has a more specific display mode or the like based on the determined super-shortening fluctuation pattern. It is possible to prevent the process and time for performing the lottery from being limited by the process and time required for position correction. In other words, the position correction can be executed by selecting a situation in which the time required for the position correction process of the movable effect members 96 and 97 can be sufficiently secured.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, when position correction is executed, a specific effect is executed at the beginning of the next variation (for example, the top portion) that is a variation pattern other than the ultrashort variation. It is like that. Examples of the specific effects related to the position correction include effects related to the flames employed in the design of the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97. More specifically, when the position correction operation of the left and right movable effect members 96 and 97 is performed, the effect symbol display device 60 displays a moving image of a flame burning, It is conceivable to output a sound effect of the flame burning from the speaker 19.

  By executing such a specific effect related to position correction at the timing at which position correction is performed, position correction can be executed as part of the effect, and the player's uncomfortable feeling can be further eliminated. . And the position shift of both movable production members 96 and 97 can be shown to the player as if it were a part of the production, and this also prevents the player from feeling uncomfortable. To get.

Here, the specific effect related to the position correction is not necessarily performed at the time of position correction, but the presence / absence of the specific effect may be determined by lottery, for example. Further, as a modified example, a control mode is adopted in which it is determined whether or not the next variation due to a variation pattern other than the ultra-short variation includes a specific effect, and if the specific variation includes a specific effect, position correction is performed. Is possible. Further, as described above, the execution timing of the specific effect is desirably the beginning of the change as described above, but is not limited to this, and the specific effect is executed at, for example, an intermediate timing during the change. It is conceivable that the timing is measured by timer measurement and the position correction is executed in accordance with the execution timing of the specific effect. It is also possible to execute an effect using the movable effect members 96 and 97 and the above-mentioned specific effect as the above-described pre-reading effect.
<Operational effects of the invention according to the present embodiment>

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the position correction for synchronization between the left movable effect member 96 and the right movable effect member 97 is based on the degree of the position shift. It is done in consideration of the appropriate timing. More specifically, even when the right movable effect member 97 is not detected by the initial position sensor 97c and a positional deviation occurs, the case where the right movable effect member 97 is not subject to position correction is set based on the degree of the positional deviation. Even if a position shift that is a correction target has occurred, whether or not to perform position correction is determined based on the game situation at that time and the fluctuation pattern of the next fluctuation display. For this reason, the execution frequency of the position correction of the movable effect members 96 and 97 can be suppressed in accordance with the degree of positional deviation and the game situation. Can be prevented.

  That is, all the cases where the positional deviation occurs in both the movable effect members 96 and 97 that should operate in synchronization are subjected to position correction, and the operation for this position correction is performed, for example, at the timing of start of change (or stop of change). If it is performed every time, the position correction is frequently performed, and the player is frequently shown an operation that is not for the effects of both the movable effect members 96 and 97. Become.

  On the other hand, as in this embodiment, by setting a predetermined OK section in an area adjacent to the initial position, it is possible to allow the right movable effect member 97 to be displaced in a range extended to the OK section. (S113, S114 in FIG. 16B). Furthermore, even if the positional deviation reaches an unacceptable level, the position correction is not performed immediately, and it is determined whether or not it is a specific timing (object synchronization timing) (S115 in the figure). Furthermore, at a specific timing, the next variation pattern is confirmed, and when other conditions are satisfied and the next variation pattern is a variation pattern suitable for position correction (S116 in the figure). The position correction condition is satisfied and the position correction is executed. Therefore, the frequency of position correction can be managed while expanding the allowable range of the shift amount without relying only on the on / off of the initial position sensors 96c, 97c, and as a result, the position correction of the movable effect members 96, 97 is performed. The frequency can be suppressed.

  Further, in this embodiment, an OK section is set between the initial position and the NG section, and even if the right movable effect member 97 does not reach the initial position, it is not subject to position correction if it is in the OK section. I am doing so. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a slight synchronization shift that is not necessarily required from being frequently corrected in consideration of the effect that is expected of the movable effect members 96 and 97. Then, it is possible to correct the position while suppressing the execution frequency only when it is considered necessary. Here, in other words, the OK period and the NG period are periods where the rotational position is not appropriate although the OK period is not the initial position, and the NG period is a period where the rotational position cannot be considered appropriate. It can be said.

  In this embodiment, as described above, the number of steps in the section corresponding to the range of the initial position is 20 steps, the number of steps in the OK section is 80 (= 40 + 40) steps, and the number of steps in the NG section is 200 steps. However, by providing the OK section in this way, it is possible to adjust the frequency of position correction according to the size of the OK section. Here, the generation factors relating to the synchronization deviation of the movable effect members 96 and 97 include the accumulation of a slight difference in the operation of both the stepping motors 96a and 97a, and the change in frictional force in the driving force transmission mechanisms 96b and 97b. Although the difference can be considered, according to the present embodiment, the tendency of this synchronization shift is grasped by, for example, a test at the design stage, and the number of steps in the OK section is determined in accordance with this tendency. It is possible to adjust.

  Further, in this embodiment, the return of the movable effect members 96 and 97 to the initial position is performed when the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed on the effect symbol display device 60 in addition to the timing of the stoppage of the change. It is also performed when the jackpot game that is a special game is displayed. For this reason, the amount of displacement of the movable effect members 96 and 97 can be kept small, and the amount of displacement exceeds the limit when detecting the amount of displacement (S112, S113 in FIG. 16B). Can reduce the occurrence of That is, the movable effect members 96 and 97 can be returned to the initial positions before the amount of misalignment to the extent that the correction flag is enabled (S118), and the frequency of correction in the variation stop is as much as possible. It can be kept low. Here, it is considered that the opportunity for the reach display is increased as compared with the case where the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed or the case where the jackpot game is displayed. However, for example, by setting a numerical value so that the design value of the probability of occurrence of normal reach is about 1/10 with the number of executions of variable display as the denominator, the frequency of position correction including the case of super reach Can be adjusted to an appropriate level.

  In addition, the position correction execution condition when the customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed may be executed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, in addition to the position correction execution condition. As the “predetermined condition”, a condition similar to the above-mentioned accessory synchronization condition is adopted, or a part of the conditions (for example, a condition relating to the next change or a change stop timing) is selected from the above-mentioned accessory synchronization condition. And the like excluding the conditions relating to the above. In addition, a predetermined time has elapsed since the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (sub-main board 301), or the number of fluctuation displays has reached a predetermined value since the previous position correction or power-on, etc. Can also be illustrated.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the timing when the left movable effect member 96 reaches the initial position, it is determined whether or not position correction is necessary by detecting whether or not the right movable effect member 97 is in the NG section. . For this reason, position correction can be performed without using the stop timing of the variable display as a reference. Then, the movable effect members 96 and 97 are set to operate in principle by constantly rotating, and position correction for synchronization is possible while continuously operating over a plurality of fluctuation displays.

  That is, as in this embodiment, when the movable effect members 96 and 97 that constantly rotate across a plurality of variation displays are employed, at the timing of variation stop (or variation start) of the decorative symbols 190a to 190c, It is thought that it often occurs that neither of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is in the initial position. As a result, a situation may occur in which it is not possible to determine where the movable effect members 96 and 97 are located.

  However, by confirming the position of the other movable effect member (here, the right movable effect member 97), triggered by the fact that one of the movable effect members (here, the left movable effect member 96) has reached the initial position. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately manage the plurality of movable effect members 96 and 97 that rotate at all times. Furthermore, it is possible to simplify the process for position correction compared to the case where the position confirmation is performed each time the movable effect members 96 and 97 make one round and reach the initial position.

  Here, regarding the meaning of “synchronous” and “asynchronous” of the invention according to the present embodiment, the movable effect members 96 and 97 are controlled so as to pass through the initial position at the same timing. It can be said that the members 96 and 97 are “synchronized”. Furthermore, the operation mode of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is always rotating over a plurality of fluctuation displays, and the detection of the displacement of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is performed based on the fluctuation stop timing. In other words, it can be said that the synchronization of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is “asynchronous” with respect to the timing to stop the fluctuation.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the position of the movable effect members 96 and 97 is corrected, both the movable effect members 96 and 97 are temporarily stopped and then the right movable effect member 97 is set to the same rotational position as the left movable effect member 96. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable effect members 96 and 97 can be synchronized by other methods.

  As another method, for example, the rotation speed of the movable effect members 96 and 97 may be changed, and for example, one movable effect member may be matched with the rotation position of the other movable effect member. In this case, for example, if the right movable effect member 97 is delayed with respect to the left movable effect member 96, the rotational speed of the right movable effect member 97 is increased. If it is advanced with respect to the left movable effect member 96, it can be considered that the rotation speed of the right movable effect member 97 is delayed. Further, for example, when the position of the right movable effect member 97 is detected when the left movable effect member 96 reaches the initial position, the left movable effect member 96 (or the right movable effect member 97) or both When the initial positions of the movable effect members 96 and 97 are detected a predetermined number of times (one time or a plurality of times), it is possible to perform position correction by changing the rotation speed as described above.

  Further, of the two movable effect members 96 and 97, the movable effect member whose rotational position is advanced is detected and matched with the rotational position of the other movable effect member, or the movable effect member whose rotational position is delayed. A method of detecting a member and matching it to the rotational position of the other movable effect member can also be adopted. Further, even in these cases, the position correction can be performed when the variation pattern to be executed next is other than a predetermined variation pattern (for example, a super shortened variation pattern).

In addition, when the timing for position correction is in the middle of the variation time (variation period) related to the selected variation pattern, such as when the above-mentioned reach occurs, the remaining time of the variation pattern is measured by a timer. It is also possible to adopt a control mode in which position correction is executed if the remaining time exceeds a predetermined time, and position correction is not executed if the remaining time does not exceed the predetermined time. Furthermore, as the stop timing of the movable effect members 96 and 97, in addition to the case where the above-described demonstration screen for waiting for customers is displayed, the case where a reach display is performed, and the case where a display related to a big hit game which is a special game is performed. If there is a timing at which the frequency of performing position correction can be kept low or the player can be given a sense of incongruity, the timing is set as the stop timing of the movable effect members 96 and 97. Is possible.
<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 (CU) 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, 60 effect symbol display device, 96 left movable effect member,
97 Right movable effect member, 96c, 97c Initial position sensor, 102 Main board,
104 sub-board, 314 movable effect member control means, 315 initial value position determination means,
316 position correction flag setting means, 317 fluctuation pattern determination means,
318 Position correction means, 301 Sub-main board.

Claims (1)

Main control means to control the game,
Effect control means for executing effect control associated with the game based on a command related to the effect from the main control means;
Production display means controlled by the production control means;
Movable presentation means controlled by the presentation control means and capable of producing an effect of synchronizing the first movable body and the second movable body,
The effect control means can cause the effect display means to sequentially perform an effect related to the identification information variation pattern determined by the main control means,
The synchronization of the first movable body and the second movable body is performed asynchronously with the timing at which the effect related to the identification information variation pattern stops changing,
The movable effect means can detect the operating state of the first movable body and determine whether the first movable body is at a predetermined first movable body reference position, and the operating state of the second movable body. It is possible to detect whether or not the second movable body is at a predetermined second movable body reference position,
In the section in which the second movable body can operate,
A correction required section which is a target of position correction of the second movable body;
There is a correction unnecessary section that is set in a range that includes the second movable body reference position and is wider than the second movable body reference position, and is not subject to position correction of the second movable body,
The identification information variation pattern includes a permission variation pattern that can perform position correction of the second movable body and a non-permitted variation pattern that cannot perform position correction of the second movable body,
The production control means includes
When it is detected that the first movable body is at the first movable body reference position, it is determined whether or not the second movable body is in the correction required section and then executed next. Determining whether the identification information variation pattern is the permission variation pattern,
If the second movable body is in the correction necessary section, the correction execution flag is enabled,
When it is determined that the identification information variation pattern to be executed next is the permission variation pattern when the correction execution flag is valid, the first movable body and the second movable body are determined. A pachinko game machine that features synchronization with the body.

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