JP6474223B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that performs a game.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine is composed of a plurality of boards divided by function, and the plurality of boards cooperate to realize a gaming operation as a whole. The gaming machine includes a main board that is a main control board that controls the entire gaming machine, and sub control boards such as an effect control board and a payout control board. Various circuits are mounted on the main board for controlling the operation of the electronic components necessary for progressing the game. Further, for example, various circuits for controlling the presentation operation by the electronic component for presentation are mounted on the sub-stage presentation control board.

  In such a conventional gaming machine, it is connected to a plurality of detection sensors for the purpose of detecting a malfunction of the detection switch on the game board and having a circuit configuration that can be used in common even if the game play changes greatly. A configuration has been proposed in which the relay board is divided into a main control board that receives the switch signal of the detection sensor via the relay board (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-289684 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, the main board is divided into a relay board connected to a plurality of detection sensors and a main control board that receives the switch signal of the detection sensor via the relay board. The relay board is internally configured to transmit a switch signal received by one of the input terminals on the detection sensor side to a plurality of output terminals on the main control board side. However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since a buffer for receiving a switch signal, a current limiting resistor for a detection switch, and the like are provided on the main control board side, the type of gaming machine in which the type and number of detection sensors change When a change is made, there is a problem that the main control board itself must be changed.

  Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a driver for driving the solenoid is also provided on the main control board. Therefore, when the type of the gaming machine is changed so that the type and number of solenoids are changed, the main control board is used. There is a problem of having to change itself.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can use a control board in common regardless of the model of the gaming machine.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine 1S, etc.) that performs a game,
A control board (main board 31, production control board 80, etc.) having a predetermined number of output ports that can output signals and does not depend on the type of the gaming machine;
A plurality of electronic components (solenoids 16, 21, 314a, 314b, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) provided depending on the model of the gaming machine;
The signal of the first voltage output from the output port, said output circuit (output circuit 59 for outputting Previous Symbol electronic components into a signal of a second voltage for operating the electronic components, the lamp driver circuit 35, an audio output Circuit 70 etc.),
Said output circuit different relay board and the control board (relay board 310,320,310S, 320S, etc.) set in,
A control unit is mounted on the control board, and power is supplied to the relay board from a power source other than a power source that supplies power to the control unit among a plurality of power sources .
(1a) An input circuit for inputting a signal from the electronic component to an input port of the control board is mounted on a relay board different from the relay board on which the output circuit is mounted.

  According to such a configuration, control is performed regardless of the gaming machine model by changing the circuit configuration of the output circuit provided on the relay board so as to correspond to a plurality of electronic components depending on the gaming machine model. A common substrate can be used.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
A movable body (such as a pair of blade members);
Driving means for driving the movable body (solenoids 314a, 314b, etc.) which are the electronic components;
A detection circuit (such as an input driver circuit 313a of the sensor 313) for detecting the driving of the driving means;
The output circuit (such as the output circuit 59) includes a drive control circuit that controls the drive means,
The detection circuit is provided on the control board (main board 31 or the like).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the drive unit from being illegally driven by detecting the drive of the drive unit using the detection circuit provided on the control board.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The relay board is a power supply (5V power supply) supplied to control means (CPU 56 etc.) provided on the control board among the power supplies (5V power supply, 12V power supply, 32V power supply etc. of the power supply circuit 311) supplied to the control board. Etc.) is supplied (12V power, 32V power, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, even if the power source that supplies power to the relay board is short-circuited, the power source that supplies power to the control means provided on the control board is not affected. Unauthorized use of malfunction can be prevented. Even if the power source (5V power source or the like) supplies the same voltage as the power source supplied to the control means (CPU 56 or the like), it can be supplied to the relay board as long as it is a power source of another system (different power source IC). .

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The control board is a board (main board 31 etc.) for controlling the progress of the game,
The relay board (the relay board 310 or the like) includes a plurality of output signal lines for outputting a signal from the output circuit to the outside.
Of the output signal lines, signal lines that are not used to output signals to the electronic component are connected to a light emitting circuit (such as a dummy LED 312).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the activation state of the control board that controls the progress of the game based on whether or not the light emitting circuit emits light. In addition to the activation state of the control board, various information and states of the control board may be grasped depending on whether or not the light emitting circuit emits light.

(5) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (4),
The control board is a board (production control board 80 or the like) for controlling the production of the game,
The relay board (such as the relay board 320) includes a plurality of output signal lines for outputting a signal from the output circuit to the outside.
Of the output signal lines, a signal line that is not used for outputting a signal to the electronic component is grounded directly or via a resistor.

  According to such a configuration, power from an unused signal line provided on the relay board can be dropped to the ground. Further, by consuming the power from the unused signal lines with the resistor, the load of the electronic component on the relay board can be made the same regardless of the number of the electronic components.

(6) In any of the gaming machines of (1) to (5),
The output circuit branches a predetermined signal (a signal output from one output port provided for the pair of solenoids 314a and 314b) out of signals output from the predetermined number of output ports into a plurality of signals. Output to each of the electronic components (solenoids 314a, 314b, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control load caused by the control board.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a block diagram which shows an example of the detailed circuit structure in the input driver circuit of a relay board | substrate, and a main board | substrate. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of an effect control board, a lamp driver circuit and an audio output circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a block diagram which shows the modification of the circuit structure in a main board (game control board). It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any gaming machine can be used as long as it can be controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the specific display result is derived.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls (game media) that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. ing. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball (game medium) that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In addition, although the example which provided the stick controller was shown as an operation means which a player can operate, it is not restricted to this, Other operation means, such as a mere push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial, are not limited to this. It may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 as a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the second display. When the special symbol variation display is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators (first special symbol indicator 8a and second special symbol indicator 8b) are provided is shown. However, the gaming machine has one special symbol indicator. Only one may be provided.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning) (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is a reserved storage display unit (total reserved storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total reserved memory number). Provided. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. In each of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variable display time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, by shifting to the short-time state, the change display time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Will increase.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric Chu support control, normal symbol variation display time (time from the start of variation display until display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed early (normal symbol shortening control), normal Control for increasing the probability that a symbol that is stopped is a winning symbol (normal symbol probability changing control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is released Control to increase (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is more likely to win a start (the variable display execution condition in the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 is easily established). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, the term “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating combinations of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the short time state, and the electric support support control state, whichever is earlier, the condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or the condition until the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until the other condition is satisfied. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  Also, in normal big hits, whichever is faster, the condition that the short-time state and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times that the fluctuation display is 100 times or the condition that the next big hit occurs It continues for the period until this condition is satisfied. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. In FIG. 3, a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like are also shown. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The I / O port 57 includes an input port for inputting signals from electronic components such as switches and sensors to the main board 31 via the input driver circuits 58 and 58a, and a solenoid etc. from the main board 31. An output port for outputting a signal to the electronic component and the effect control board 80 is included. The output port is provided with a unidirectional circuit to restrict a signal from the relay board 310 to the inside of the main board 31, and the signal from the relay board 310 is sent to the inside of the main board 31 (on the game control microcomputer 560 side). ) Don't get in. Note that a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port (on the relay board 310 side).

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  The relay substrate 310 is a substrate that relays connection between the main substrate 31 and various electronic components. Specifically, the relay board 310 includes an input driver circuit 58a, an output circuit 59, and a dummy LED 312.

  The relay board 310 is provided with an input driver circuit 58a to which signals from electronic components of the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, and the open sensor 315 are input. The input driver circuit 58a gives signals from these electronic components to the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a detailed circuit configuration of the input driver circuit 58a of the relay board 310 and the main board 31. As shown in FIG. However, for ease of explanation, only the count switch 23 and n−1 open sensors 315 are illustrated as electronic components.

  Referring to FIG. 4, relay substrate 310 is provided with a plurality of input signal lines SL1 to SLn for inputting a signal from input driver circuit 58a to interface IC 61 and n input ports 63. Among the plurality of input signal lines SL1 to SLn, the voltage of the signal line that is not connected to the electronic components of the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, and the open sensor 315 and that does not receive a signal is fixed to a predetermined voltage. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, the input signal line SLn without input may be grounded (GND connection) or may be connected to a power source (not shown) that generates a constant voltage. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the input of signals from the electronic components from becoming unstable and to prevent destruction of elements such as ICs.

  The input driver circuit 58a is provided between electronic components such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, and the open sensor 315, and a predetermined number of input ports 63 provided on the main board 31. Specifically, the input driver circuit 58 a is connected to a predetermined number of input ports 63 via the interface IC 61. When the signals from these electronic components are input to the game control microcomputer 560, the input driver circuit 58a inputs the signals to the predetermined number of input ports 63 as stable signals for operating the electronic components. Specifically, the input driver circuit 58a includes a pull-down resistor and a pull-up resistor. For clarifying whether a signal (voltage) from these electronic components is at a high level or a low level. A pull-down process or a pull-up process is performed, and the level is reliably input to a predetermined number of input ports 63 (game control microcomputer 560). Thereby, the input driver circuit 58a inputs the signal to the input port 63 of the game control microcomputer 560 as a signal for stably operating the electronic component.

  If it is not necessary to know which open sensor 315 detects opening even when a plurality of open sensors 315 are provided, the input driver circuit 58a summarizes signals received from each of the multiple open sensors 315. Alternatively, the signal may be converted into one signal and input to the input port 63 for the open sensor 315. When a plurality of signals are combined into one signal, either a configuration in which the signals are combined into one signal before being input to the relay board 310, a configuration in which the signals are combined into one signal in the relay board 310, or a single signal in the main board 31. A configuration in which signals are combined may be used. Further, in the case of the configuration in which the signals are combined into one signal in the relay board 310, the input driver circuit may be configured to combine the signals into one signal before being input to the input driver circuit 58a, or to be combined into one signal in the input driver circuit 58a. A configuration may be adopted in which the signals output from 58a are combined into one signal. In addition, in the case of a configuration in which the signals are combined into one signal in the main board 31, a signal output from the interface IC 61, whether in a configuration in which the signals are combined into one signal before being input to the interface IC 61, May be combined into one signal.

  For example, the interface IC 61 converts a negative logic signal such as a High level of 11V and a Low level of 7V supplied from the input driver circuit 58a into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V to convert a predetermined number of input ports 63. To supply. Further, the interface IC 61 has a function of detecting that the lead wire of the count switch 23 is short-circuited or the lead wire is cut off, and outputs an abnormal signal when the abnormality is detected. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the interface IC 61 is provided on the main board 31 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the interface IC 61 may be provided on the relay board 310. That is, a configuration in which a signal from an electronic component is directly input from the relay board 310 to the input port 63 of the CPU 56 may be employed. Further, the interface IC 61 has been described as an example of a configuration for converting a signal supplied from the input driver circuit 58a into a signal that can be input to the input port 63 of the CPU 56. Accordingly, an appropriate element such as a transistor may be used.

  As described above, inputs from the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, and the open sensor 315, which are electronic components that are likely to vary in number and type depending on the model of the gaming machine, are input to the main board 31 via the relay board 310. Is done. As a result, even if the type and number of these electronic components differ depending on the model of the gaming machine, the configuration of the main board 31 can be changed by changing the configuration of the input driver circuit 58a of the relay board 310 to correspond to the type and number. No need to change. Therefore, the main board 31 can be shared regardless of the type of gaming machine.

  On the other hand, referring to FIG. 3 again, an input driver circuit for supplying a detection signal from electronic components (specific detection means) such as the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a to the game control microcomputer 560. 58 is not provided on the relay substrate 310 but is provided on the main substrate 31. That is, the detection signals from the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a, which are provided regardless of the gaming machine model and are electronic components related to the prize, are not transmitted through the relay substrate 310 and are input to the main board 31 (input). Input to the driver circuit 58). As a result, the input driver circuit 58 that receives the input of signals from the electronic components involved in the winning is housed in the sealed BOX (in the main board 31), and therefore an illegal act of acquiring a ball in an unauthorized manner ( Goto action) can be prevented.

  Here, although the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a have been described as the electronic components related to winning a prize, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the electronic component related to winning may be a switch for detecting winning in the V zone, a sensor for detecting that the number of winning balls is a predetermined value or more, and the like. Further, the specific detection means is not limited to the electronic component related to the winning, but may be an electronic component (for example, a fraud detection sensor) provided in common without depending on the model of the gaming machine.

  The output circuit 59 gives a signal from the game control microcomputer 560 to the electronic component. Specifically, the output circuit 59 includes a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening, and a predetermined movable body 314 (for example, a second movable body 314). A pair of solenoids 314 a and 314 b that simultaneously drive a pair of seed blade members) are driven in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560.

  The relay board 310 is provided with a plurality of output signal lines for outputting a signal from the output circuit 59 to the outside. Of the plurality of output signal lines, a signal line that is not used for outputting a signal to the electronic component is connected to the dummy LED 312. Therefore, the activation state of the game control microcomputer 560 can be grasped based on whether or not the dummy LED 312 emits light.

  The output circuit 59 is provided between each electronic component (solenoid 16, solenoid 21, solenoid 314a, 314b) and a predetermined number of output ports. The output circuit 59 converts a signal output from a predetermined number of output ports into a signal for operating each electronic component. The output circuit 59 outputs the converted signal to each electronic component via the output signal line. For example, the output circuit 59 converts, for each electronic component, a signal (voltage) output from an output port provided for the electronic component among a predetermined number of output ports into a voltage for operating the electronic component. . The output circuit 59 branches a signal output from one output port provided for the pair of solenoids 314a and 314b and outputs the branched signal to the solenoid 314a and the solenoid 314b. Accordingly, when the solenoid 314a and the solenoid 314b are operated in synchronization, there is no need to provide a complicated configuration such as a synchronization circuit for synchronizing signals output to the solenoid 314a and the solenoid 314b.

  An output circuit 59 that functions as a drive control circuit that controls a pair of solenoids 314 a and 314 b that drive a predetermined movable body 314 is provided on the relay substrate 310. On the other hand, the sensor 313 for detecting the movement of the predetermined movable body 314 driven by the solenoids 314a and 314b inputs a detection signal to the input driver circuit 313a provided on the main board 31 instead of the relay board 310. The sensor 313 is an optical sensor having, for example, a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and the predetermined movable body 314 drives the predetermined movable body 314 by shielding the light from the light emitting unit so that the light from the light receiving unit cannot be received. To detect. Solenoids 314a and 314b that drive a predetermined movable body 314 and a sensor 313 that detects the drive are a pair of electronic components, but they are not connected to the same relay board 310 but connected to different boards. doing. The game control microcomputer 560 receives the detection signal from the sensor 313 via the input driver circuit 313a, and can monitor the driving state of the solenoids 314a and 314b.

  Specifically, the gaming control microcomputer 560 must be cheated on the main board 31 even if the solenoid board 314a, 314b is actuated illegally. For example, since the detection signal from the sensor 313 is input via the input driver circuit 313a, it is possible to grasp the unauthorized driving of the solenoids 314a and 314b.

  The relay board 310 supplies power to the CPU 56 provided on the main board 31 among a plurality of power supplies (5 V power supply, 12 V power supply, 32 V power supply) of the power supply circuit 311 that supplies power to the main board 31. Power is supplied from a power source (12V power source, 32V power source) other than the power source (5V power source). Therefore, even if the 12V power supply and the 32V power supply that supply power to the relay board 310 are improperly short-circuited, the 5V power supply that supplies power to the CPU 56 is not affected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a fraud called “power short circuit” using a malfunction of the CPU or other IC by shorting the power source. Note that even if a power source (5V power source or the like) that supplies the same voltage as the 5V power source that supplies power to the CPU 56 is supplied to the relay board 310 if it is a power source of another system (different power IC). Also good.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver circuit 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output circuit 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output. Although details will be described later, the lamp driver circuit 35 and the audio output circuit 70 are provided on the relay board 320.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the lamp driver circuit 35 and the audio output circuit 70 provided on the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, and the relay board 320. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the lamp driver circuit 35 and the audio output circuit 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver circuit 35 and the audio output circuit 70.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives signals from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 112 and the input port 113. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 112 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 112 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 5 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 116. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 116. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 116. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 115, thereby causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the first movable object motor 130 via the output port 108 to operate the first movable object 140 in the above-described operation mode. Then, the effect control CPU 101 outputs the drive signal to the second movable object solenoid 131 via the output port 108 to operate the second movable object 150 in the operation mode as described above.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver circuit 35 provided on the relay board 320 via the output port 115. The effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output circuit 70 provided on the relay board 320 via the output port 114.

  The relay board 320 is provided with a plurality of output signal lines for outputting signals from the lamp driver circuit 35 and the audio output circuit 70 to the outside. Specifically, four output signal lines for outputting the signal from the lamp driver circuit 35 to the outside are provided, and among these models, the electronic parts of the movable object LED 151, the movable object LED 152, and the frame LED 28 are provided. Each output signal line is connected, and the remaining output signal lines are connected to the dummy LED 28a. Therefore, the activation state of the production control microcomputer 100 can be grasped based on whether or not the dummy LED 28a emits light.

  In addition, two output signal lines for outputting the signal from the audio output circuit 70 to the outside are provided, and in this model, the output signal line is connected to the electronic component of the speaker 27, and the remaining output signal lines are directly connected. Alternatively, it is grounded (GND connection) through a resistor. Accordingly, when the same power as the power consumption of one speaker 27 is consumed by a resistor connected to an unused signal line, one speaker 27 is used and two speakers 27 and 27a are used. In some cases, the load can be the same. Therefore, the amplification circuit 705 may output an audio signal amplified to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27 regardless of the number of speakers 27.

  The lamp driver circuit 35 outputs signals (signals for driving LEDs) output from the output port 115 provided on the effect control board 80 to respective electronic components (movable object LED 151, movable object LED 152, and frame LED 28). Is converted into a signal (current to be supplied to the light emitter). The lamp driver circuit 35 outputs the converted signal to each electronic component via the output signal line.

  Specifically, in the lamp driver circuit 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  The audio output circuit 70 converts a signal (sound number data) output from the output port 114 provided on the effect control board 80 into a signal (audio signal) for operating the electronic component (speaker 27). Then, the audio output circuit 70 outputs the converted signal to the speaker 27 via the output signal line.

  Specifically, in the voice output circuit 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time-series manner in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  The relay board 320 also receives power from a power source other than the power source that supplies power to the CPU 101 for effect control provided on the effect control board 80 among the plurality of power supplies of the power supply circuit that supplies power to the effect control board 80. May be configured to be supplied. In addition, although the relay board 320 demonstrated the structure which provided the output circuit of the lamp driver circuit 35 and the audio | voice output circuit 70, it is not limited to this, For example, the signal of a trigger sensor 121 or the push sensor 124 is not limited to this. May be provided.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation display time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation display time, such as normal variation pattern types, is set to be high). Thus, the fluctuation display time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 7A in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number value is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 7B shows a case in which a big hit type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 7 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIG. 7B and FIG. 7C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the above, the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (the jackpot type determination). Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 7C is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, which is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variation jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the random 1 value is matched as the jackpot type, and the jackpot with the random 1 value matched as the jackpot symbol. Determine the design. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  It should be noted that the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 7B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, the jackpot type allocation may be different. For example, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 7C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 7B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 8 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 8, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  In addition, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 8 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds). Note that the codes A and B for normal reach and the codes A and B for super reach indicate the types of reach production. It shows that the degree of expectation is high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is an expectation degree (a ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the number of hits is 60 times, the degree of expectation for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) for shifting to the probability variation state.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “Super reach A out of range (30 seconds)” shown in the column of “variation pattern” is “ It is shown that this is a “variation pattern”.

  In the table in which “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” are described in the table of FIG. 8, the function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “random 2 range” and “variation pattern type” is shown. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 8A as an example, there are a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 8A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random numbers 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 8, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 8 (a) as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “normal reach” are “normal reach A miss” and “normal reach B miss”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 8A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “normal reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to 140, it is determined that the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern of “normal reach A miss (10 seconds)”.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-short-time state, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 8A is selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 8B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 8A and 8B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 8C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 8D is selected.

  8B is a normal fluctuation whose fluctuation time is shorter than a reach fluctuation (including a normal reach fluctuation and a super reach fluctuation) as compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 8A. (Non-reach deviation fluctuation (variation that results in deviation display instead of reach)) is high, and the data is determined so that the percentage that is determined to reach fluctuation with longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. Is set. Further, as a variation pattern of the normal variation, a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that in the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 8A is set in the short time state deviation determination table of FIG. 8B. .

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation to be shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, the suspended digestion during the time-short state can be shortened.

  Further, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B that are selected when there is a loss, data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a relationship of high and low so that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 8C and FIG. 8D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is a loss. By performing the reach production, the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 8D selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 8C selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, among the reach, only the super reach B may not be shortened, and the hold time reduction control may be executed. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 9, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 9 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is won at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 10A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 10A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 10B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Before starting variable display for which the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area is read at the time of start winning and the variable display result is predicted to be a “big hit”, etc. It may be used for pre-reading notice effects that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variation type command, and a total reserved memory number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Sent. In the start winning prize reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and total pending memory number designation command can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation display time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) is a variation in the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b when the variation display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is measured by the variation display time timer. This is a process of stopping the display and deriving and displaying the stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) , Update the count value of the counter for generating SR2 for determining the pre-reading notice effect execution, SR3 for determining the change-corresponding display image in the pre-reading notice effect, and various random numbers including SR4 for suggesting the effect image in the pre-reading notice effect) The random number update process is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR4 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the same timing. Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold memory display unit is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. The fluctuation pattern command includes the length of the fluctuation display time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing the reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit) The information necessary for designating the variable display mode such as is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at the fluctuation display time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag after performing the prefetching notice process in S500. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. However, the control related to the variable display of the effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special display. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Pre-reading notice process (S500): Pre-reading determination such as whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed, and determination of the production mode when the pre-reading notice is executed are performed. Here, the pre-reading notice refers to a special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (design change) of the special symbol based on certain hold information (hold storage) is reached. This is a technique for determining the contents of the fluctuation display of the previous and predicting the fluctuation display of the future special symbol at an earlier stage. For example, when the hold information to be digested fourth is a big hit, in the variable display of each special symbol based on the hold information digested first to third, there is a possibility that a big hit will occur later A kind of effect such as giving a notice in a predetermined effect form is performed as a prefetch notice. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information that is the target of the prefetch notice is referred to as “target variable display”.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation display time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation display time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. . Then, based on the fact that the variable display time has ended or an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is set to end the variable display. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the variable display time, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), according to the display result, random number values of a kind necessary for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol Are extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Control is made so that the numerical data indicating each of the determination random numbers SR1-3 and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 circulates within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection).

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between random numbers and left, middle and right effect symbols which become the normal jackpot symbol). Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any even number of symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the stored process table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a variable display time in the variable display mode. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation display mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pre-reading notice as described above is executed. Pre-reading notice is a special symbol change display based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the turn of the special symbol change display (symbol change) based on certain hold information (hold storage). This is a technology for determining the contents of the above and notifying in advance the stage of the change display of special symbols in the future. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pre-reading notice is executed by changing the display mode of the hold display with respect to the hold storage. In the following, the reserved memory that is the target of the prefetch notice is referred to as “target”. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hold display of the target may change from the normal mode to the special mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the reserved color displayed in white in the normal mode is displayed in a specific reserved color other than white such as blue or red in the special mode.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hold display for the hold storage that has not been changed yet is performed, and the change corresponding display for the hold storage is performed from the start to the end of the change display for the hold storage. Is continuously displayed on the fluctuation corresponding display unit formed in the effect display device 9. Such an effect display on the fluctuation corresponding display unit is referred to as a fluctuation corresponding display. In addition, an effect display image in the variation correspondence display may be referred to as a variation correspondence display image. During the execution of the variable display for the hold storage, the fluctuation corresponding display unit suggests (informs) the expectation level that is the jackpot display result of the variable display being executed by the display mode of the variable corresponding display. Note that the fluctuation-corresponding display is not a hold storage or a hold display for the hold storage stored before the start of the change display, but is produced in an area different from the display area of the hold display in the same manner after the hold display starts after the change display starts. It is displayed as a display.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the hold display is executed in such a manner as to hide the information regarding the degree of expectation of the variable display corresponding to the hold display (hereinafter also referred to as the hold display in the cover-up mode). Here, concealment refers to covering up, and by holding display in a display mode in which an image stored in storage that can specify the expected degree of display of the display is covered with a box-shaped image, It shows that the expectation level (expectation level of fluctuation display) is displayed in a concealed manner. In the normal state, all the hold displays are displayed in a hidden manner. For such a concealed hold display, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the concealment of a part of the concealed hold display is canceled (the concealment mode of one hold display of all the hold displays is released). By suggesting the contents of the box (informing the expected level of future fluctuation display), a suggestion effect may be executed that suggests information about the expected level of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display. .

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, basically, the hold display that has been changed from the normal mode to the special mode in the pre-reading notice is subjected to the change display in the change display unit while maintaining the expected degree of the special mode. . However, there is a case where the fluctuation correspondence display unit executes a fluctuation correspondence display with an expectation level higher than the expectation level suggested in the prefetching notice. In addition, the fluctuation corresponding display unit may execute a fluctuation corresponding display with an expected level lower than the expected level suggested in the prefetching notice. As described above, since the fluctuation corresponding display with the same expectation, high expectation, and low expectation as the expected display of the hold display is executed, the fluctuation corresponding display is unexpected and the interest is improved.

Next, a modification of the embodiment described above will be described.
<Modification of circuit configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1>
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a modification of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Specifically, the relay board 310 shown in FIG. 3 has an input relay board 310a for inputting a signal from the electronic component to the main board 31, and a signal for outputting a signal from the main board 31 to the electronic part. The circuit configuration shown in FIG. 15 is different from the circuit configuration of FIG. 3 in that it is divided into the output relay board 310b, and the other configurations are the same.

  In the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 3, one harness that connects the main board 31 and the relay board 310 is used. In the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 15, two harnesses are used: a harness that connects the main board 31 and the relay board 310 a and a harness that connects the main board 31 and the relay board 310 b.

  As described above, by dividing the relay board 310 into the input relay board 310a and the output relay board 310b, the input circuit configuration and the output circuit configuration can be separated on the main board 31. The artwork design of the main board 31 can be facilitated.

  In the present embodiment, specific detection means (for example, the first start port switch 13a) is directly input to the main board 31, and other electronic components are input to the main board 31 via the relay board 310. Although the configuration has been described, the configuration is not limited thereto, and a specific detection unit may be input to the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 310.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the relay board is provided on the main board 31 and the effect control board 80 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May also be performed. For example, the above-described relay board may be provided on the payout control board 37.

  In the present embodiment, both the main substrate 31 and the relay substrate 310 may be sealed in the substrate box, or only the main substrate 31 may be sealed in the substrate box. Here, the board box covers the board box base on the board box base, inserts the caulking screws into the caulking parts provided on the left and right, and is screwed and sealed with caulking caps thereon, so that the caulking parts are not cut. As long as it cannot be opened. Thereby, it can be easily judged whether the board | substrate box was opened by whether the crimping | crimped part is cut | disconnected. Further, the relay substrate 310 may be sealed in a box different from the substrate box for sealing the main substrate 31 or may cover the surface on which the electronic component is mounted with a transparent film. When the relay substrate 310 is covered with a transparent film, the transparent film is fixed at both ends of the relay substrate 310 with screws or screws.

  In the present embodiment, the example in which the solenoids 314a and 314b are used as driving means for driving the predetermined movable body 314 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other configurations such as a motor are possible. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, both the effect control board 80 and the relay board 320 may be provided on the game board 6, or the effect control board 80 may be provided on the game board 6 and the relay board 320 may be provided on the game frame.

<Slot machine>
Next, a slot machine will be described as another example of the gaming machine.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1S. As shown in FIG. 16, the slot machine 1S is provided with a game control board 40S, an effect control board 90S, and a power supply board 101S. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40S, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90S. The power supply for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1S is generated by the power supply board 101S and supplied to each unit.

  The power supply board 101S is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1S is generated, and the game control board 40S and the game control board 40S are generated. Is supplied to the effect control board 90S connected via the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board 90S is directly connected from the power supply board 101S to the effect control board 90S without going through the game control board 40S, and directly from the power supply board 101S to the effect control board 90S. A configuration may be employed in which power is supplied.

  A hopper motor 34Sb, a payout sensor 34Sc, a full sensor 35Sa, a setting key switch 37S, a reset / setting switch 38S, and a power switch 39S are connected to the power supply board 101S.

  Connected to the game control board 40S are a MAXBET switch 6S, a start switch 7S, stop switches 8SL, 8SC, 8SR, and a settlement switch 10S, and a payout sensor 34Sc, a full sensor 35Sa, and a setting key switch via the power supply board 101S. 37S, a reset / setting switch 38S, and a power switch 39S are connected, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. These switches and sensors are electronic components provided in common without depending on the model, and are specific detection means. As described above, the specific detection means is directly connected to the game control board 40S without going through the relay board 310S.

  The game control board 40S is connected with a credit display 11S, a game auxiliary display 12S, a set value display 24S, reel motors 32SL, 32SC, and 32SR, and a hopper motor 34Sb via a power supply board 101S. These electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41S mounted on the game control board 40S.

  A main control unit 41S that controls the game is mounted on the game control board 40S. The main control unit 41S includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41Sa, a ROM 41Sb, a RAM 41Sc, and an I / O port 41Sd. The game control board 40S includes a random number circuit 42S that generates random numbers within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43S that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42S, and a game control board 40S. A switch detection circuit 44S for detecting detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101S, a motor drive circuit 45S for controlling the drive of the reel motors 32SL, 32SC, 32SR, and a slot machine 1S A power interruption detection circuit 48S for monitoring a power supply voltage supplied to the main body and outputting a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41S when a voltage drop is detected, and various other devices and circuits are mounted. Has been.

  A relay board 310S is connected to the game control board 40S. The relay board 310S in the slot machine 1S corresponds to the relay board 310 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

  The relay board 310S includes 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14S to 16S, a charging request LED 17S, a start valid LED 18S, a waiting LED 19S, a replaying LED 20S, a BET switch valid LED 21S, a left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22SL, 22SC, 22SR, and a flow path switching solenoid. 30S is connected. The relay board 310S is provided with a solenoid drive circuit 46S that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30S and an LED drive circuit 47S that controls the drive of the LEDs connected to the relay board 310S. The solenoid drive circuit 46S and the LED drive circuit 47S correspond to the output circuit 59 provided on the relay board 310 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The relay board 310S is connected to a reset switch 23S, a stop switch 36Sa, an automatic settlement switch 36Sb, an insertion medal sensor 31S, and a door opening detection switch 25S. The relay board 310S has a switch detection circuit 44Sa that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the relay board 310S, and the main CPU 41Sa when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the main CPU 41Sa is not input. Is provided with a reset circuit 49S for supplying a reset signal. The switch detection circuit 44Sa and the reset circuit 49S correspond to the input driver circuit 58a of the relay board 310 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The relay board 310S receives power from a power supply other than the power supply that supplies power to the main CPU 41Sa provided in the game control board 40S among the plurality of power supplies of the power supply board 101S that supplies power to the game control board 40S. It may be configured to be supplied.

  The main CPU 41Sa has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM 41Sb, performs a process related to the progress of the game, and plays a game control board 40S. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41Sb stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41Sa and various tables. The RAM 41Sc is used as a work area when the main CPU 41Sa executes a program. The I / O port 41Sd inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41S.

  The main control unit 41S is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41Sc is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41Sa repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40S changes as a basic process, and gradually changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. The main CPU 41Sa has an interrupt function, can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt, and can execute the interrupt process. The main CPU 41Sa responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48S. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that repeats depending on the control state between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be used to the RAM 41Sc is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41Sc, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41S reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. In this way, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup, whether the data stored in the RAM 41Sc is normal or not. Can be confirmed.

  The reset circuit 49S outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41S to activate the main control unit 41S when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41S can be activated when the power is turned on. When the reset circuit 49S counts up without clearing the value of the reset counter based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41S, that is, when the main control unit 41S does not operate for a certain time, This circuit outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41S and restarts the main control unit 41S.

  The main CPU 41Sa transmits various commands to the effect control board 90S via the I / O port 41Sd. Here, from the game control board 40S to the effect control board 90S, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40S to the effect control board 90S). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40S to the effect control board 90S is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90S to the game control board 40S. Command transmission from the game control board 40S to the effect control board 90S is performed by serial communication. Note that the game control board 40S and the effect control board 90S are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  An effect switch 56S is connected to the effect control board 90S, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56S is input.

  An effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51S arranged on the front door of the slot machine 1S is connected to the effect control board 90S, and an effect LED 52S, speakers 53S and 54S, a reel LED 55S, and the like via the relay board 320S. Are connected. These effect devices are driven based on control by the sub-control unit 91S mounted on the effect control board 90S.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91S mounted on the effect control board 90S is configured to perform output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51S, effect effect LEDs 52S, speakers 53S and 54S, and reel LEDs 55S. In addition to the sub control unit 91S, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90S or another board, and the sub control unit 91S produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41S. The output pattern of the device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91S. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91S and the output control unit The output control of the rendering device is performed by both.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51S, the effect effect LED 52S, the speakers 53S and 54S, and the reel LED 55S are exemplified as the effect device. However, the effect device is not limited to this, and the display device or machine that is mechanically driven is used. An actuating item that is driven automatically may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90S includes a sub-control unit 91S for effect control, a display control circuit 92S for display control of the liquid crystal display 51S connected to the effect control board 90S, and an initialization command when the power is turned on or from the sub CPU 91Sa. Is supplied to the slot machine 1S, a reset circuit 95S for providing a reset signal to the sub CPU 91Sa when no input is made for a certain period of time, a switch detection circuit 96S for detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56S connected to the effect control board 90S. A power failure detection circuit 98S that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91Sa when a power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected is mounted. The sub control unit 91S is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91Sa, a ROM 91Sb, a RAM 91Sc, and an I / O port 91Sd. Sub CPU91Sa receives the command transmitted from game control board 40S, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90S directly or indirectly. .

  A relay board 320S is connected to the effect control board 90S. The relay board 320S in the slot machine 1S corresponds to the relay board 320 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

  The effect LED 52S and the reel LED 55S are connected to the relay board 320S. The relay board 320 is provided with an LED drive circuit 93S that controls the drive of the effect LED 52S and the reel LED 55S, and an audio output circuit 94S that controls the audio output from the speakers 53S and 54S. The LED drive circuit 93S corresponds to the lamp driver circuit 35 provided on the relay board 320 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The audio output circuit 94S corresponds to the audio output circuit 70 provided on the relay board 320 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Note that power is supplied to the relay board 320S from a power source other than the power source that supplies power to the sub CPU 91SSa provided in the effect control board 90S among the plurality of power supplies of the power supply circuit that supplies power to the effect control board 90S. It may be configured to be.

  Similar to the main control unit 41S, the sub control unit 91S has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41S, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41S. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub-control unit 91S executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Unlike the main control unit 41S, the sub control unit 91S interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

  The sub-control unit 91S is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91Sc is held while the backup power is being supplied.

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(1) In the embodiment described above, when the change is started in order to notify the change control time and the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuity to the effect control microcomputer, Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the change display time and change mode before the stop) is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case of reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation display time and fluctuation | variation aspect after a stop. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific control mode executed at each timing is selected by the production control microcomputer. May be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (2) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for Further, as an effect executed in the variable display, a slide effect may be executed. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output circuit 70, and the lamp driver circuit 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. The sound output circuit 70 and the lamp driver circuit 35 shown in FIG. 3 or the sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuits mounted on the sound output circuit 70 and the functions of the circuits mounted on the lamp driver circuit 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output circuit 70, the lamp driver circuit 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with a control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, as well as the audio output circuit 70, the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the circuit 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as the circuit 70, the lamp driver circuit 35, or a microcomputer mounted on the sound / lamp substrate may be used.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. In addition, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. The basic functions may be shared, and only the game board having the characteristic structure of the game may be distributed. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  Although a pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, the present embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine. In this case, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, or the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is brought to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Such a sealed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable to provide counting operation means (counting button) for instructing counting of game points in the enclosed game machine. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into “score points” and directly recorded on a “recording medium carried by the player” such as a card or terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. . Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and transmits the counting result from the card unit to the score management server. You may make it memorize | store a player's score.

  (6) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, after the display of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot, the variation display result is derived and displayed, and after the end of the jackpot gaming state, it is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. A type of probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (9) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of segments not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example of variable display is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbol variably displayed are a number indicating "0" to "9" and a symbol indicating "-". It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, a lighting pattern during variable display of a special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol) Are also included in the special symbol variable display (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the special symbol displayed as the variable display result. As a special symbol variable display, for example, “−” blinks, and as a variable display result, other special symbols (“7” for “big hit”, “1” for “lost”, etc.) Is also included in the special symbol variable display. Also, the variable display of the decorative design includes, for example, blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are lit (for example, a lost symbol). It is also included in the variable display of normal symbols to repeat alternately. Also, the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed during variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or normal symbol displayed as a variable display result.

  (10) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 presentation display device, 100 production control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A control board having a predetermined number of output ports that can output signals and does not depend on the type of the gaming machine;
A plurality of electronic components provided depending on the model of the gaming machine;
The first voltage signal output from the output port, and an output circuit for outputting Previous Symbol electronic components is converted into a second voltage signal for operating the electronic component,
Setting the output circuit to the different relay board and the control board,
A gaming machine in which a control unit is mounted on the control board, and power is supplied to the relay board from a power source other than a power source that supplies power to the control unit among a plurality of power sources . The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an input circuit for inputting a signal from the electronic component to an input port of the control board is mounted on a relay board different from the relay board on which the output circuit is mounted .

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