JP6860047B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a game machine capable of distributing a control load by transmitting a control signal from a first control means to a second control means to execute control has been proposed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-279559

In this type of pachinko machine, the first control means unilaterally outputs a control signal regardless of the state of the second control means, so that the control different from the control intended by the first control means is performed by the second control means. There was a problem that it was executed.

The present invention has been made to solve the like exemplified above problems, aims to provide a malfunction the gaming machine capable of suppressing the case of controlling the game among a plurality of control means It is said.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a first control means and a second control means that receives a control signal from the first control means and executes game control. first control means includes a class determining unit capable of determining the first control type from a plurality of control type, on the second control means a first signal indicative of the control types determined by the type determination means The second control means has a first signal output means for outputting, and the second control means is set with a first execution means capable of executing control based on the received first signal and while the control is being executed. The first control means has a second signal output means that can output the game information to the first control means as a second signal that can be discriminated by the first control means. and distinguishable discriminating means the game information based on the received second signal, the execution timing for executing a specific control that is part of the control based on the result of the discrimination that due to its determine by means the It has a third signal output means capable of outputting a third signal to be set as the second timing after the first timing to the second control means, and the second control means receives the third signal. Based on this, the specific control can be executed later than the first timing, and the first execution means can execute the control even when the execution timing of the specific control is delayed. The game machine is configured so that the player can visually recognize that the control has been executed, and can notify the abnormality of the control based on a predetermined determination result by the determination means .

According to the game machine of the present invention , the first control means includes a first control means and a second control means that receives a control signal from the first control means to execute control of the game. , type determination means capable of determining the first control type from a plurality of control type and, first signal for outputting a first signal indicating the type wherein control type determined by the determining means to the second control unit The second control means has an output means, the first execution means capable of executing control based on the received first signal, and game information set while the control is being executed. The first control means has a second signal output means that can be output to the first control means as a second signal that can be discriminated by the first control means, and the first control means has received the second signal. after a distinguishable discriminating means the game information based on the signal, than the first time an execution timing for executing a specific control that is part of the control based on the result of by that the determination on the determine by means It has a third signal output means capable of outputting a third signal to be set as the second timing of the above to the second control means, and the second control means has the specific control based on the received third signal. Can be executed later than the first timing, and the first executing means can execute the control even when the execution timing of the specific control is delayed, and the game. The machine is configured so that the player can visually recognize that the control has been executed, and can notify the abnormality of the control based on a predetermined determination result by the determination means . Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to suppress a defect when the game is controlled between the plurality of control means.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. (A) is a diagram schematically showing the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen, and (b) is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen. (A) to (b) are schematic diagrams schematically showing a driving effect in which a driving accessory operates to perform an effect related to a display mode of the third symbol display device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the outline of various counters. (A) is a schematic diagram schematically showing the correspondence between the first hit type counter C2 and the jackpot type in the special symbol, and (b) is the second hit random number counter C4 and the hit in the ordinary symbol. It is a schematic diagram which shows the correspondence relationship schematically. It is a block diagram which showed the detail of the sound source LSI of an audio lamp control device. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a display control device. It is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of the contents of the fluctuation pattern table provided in the ROM of the main control unit. It is a schematic diagram schematically showing an example of the contents of the sub-variation pattern table provided in the ROM of the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the special symbol variation start processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process executed by MPU in the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol variation processing executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the thru gate passing process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the NMI interrupt process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the start-up process which is executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by MPU in a main control unit. It is a flowchart which showed the start-up process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the main process executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the sound data determination process executed by MPU in a voice lamp control process. It is a flowchart which showed the variation display setting process which is executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device. It is a flowchart which showed the voice control processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control apparatus. It is a flowchart which showed the main process executed by MPU in a display control device. (A) is a flowchart showing the command interrupt process executed by the MPU in the display control device, and (b) is a flowchart showing the V interrupt process executed by the MPU in the display control device. is there. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process executed by MPU in a display control device. It is a flowchart which showed the variation pattern command processing executed by MPU in a display control device. It is a flowchart which showed the error command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device. It is a flowchart which showed the display setting process executed by MPU in a display control device. It is a flowchart which showed the pointer update process executed by MPU in a display control device. It is a flowchart which showed the voice command setting process executed by MPU in a display control device. It is a flowchart which showed the drawing process which is executed by MPU in a display control device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the display control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process 2 executed by MPU in the main control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the look-ahead process which is executed by MPU in the main control unit in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the sound data determination process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process 2 executed by the MPU in the display control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the variation pattern command processing 2 executed by the MPU in the display control device in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a one-shot notification lottery process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the pointer update process 2 executed by the MPU in the display control device in 2nd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the display control device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process 3 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the sound data determination process 3 executed by MPU in the voice lamp control process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the command determination process 3 executed by the MPU in the display control device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the correction process which is executed by MPU in the display control device in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine in 4th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the display control device in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which showed the main process executed by MPU in the voice lamp control device in 4th Embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a command determination process 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a sound data determination process 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control procedure in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a display timer interrupt process executed by the MPU in the display control device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a display command determination process executed by the MPU in the display control device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a display V interrupt process executed by the MPU in the display control device according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a command determination process 4 executed by the MPU in the display control device according to the fourth embodiment.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer frame 11 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11. It is provided with an inner frame 12 that is supported so as to be openable and closable. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower positions on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) in order to support the inner frame 12, and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface.

A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning openings 63, 64, etc. is detachably attached to the inner frame 12 from the back surface side. A ball game is performed by a ball flowing down the front surface of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 includes a ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 6) that launches a ball into the front region of the game board 13 and a launch that guides a ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a to the front region of the game board 13. Rails (not shown) etc. are attached.

On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower plate unit 15 that covers the lower side thereof are provided. Metal hinges 19 are attached to the upper and lower two places on the left side of the front view (see FIG. 1) to support the front frame 14 and the lower plate unit 15, and the front frame with the side on which the hinge 19 is provided as an opening / closing axis. The 14 and the lower plate unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side of the front surface. The lock of the inner frame 12 and the lock of the front frame 14 are released by inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

The front frame 14 is formed by assembling decorative resin parts, electric parts, and the like, and a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. A glass unit 16 having two flat glass sheets is arranged on the back surface side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 via the glass unit 16.

On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls is formed in a substantially box shape with the upper surface open so as to project forward, and prize balls, rented balls, and the like are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed so as to be inclined downward to the right side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the ball thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launching unit 112a by the inclination. Further, a frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is used by the player, for example, when changing the stage of the effect displayed by the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) described later, or changing the effect content of the super reach. Be manipulated.

The stage is a production mode in which various effects displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are unified. In this pachinko machine 10, there are three stages: "city stage", "sky stage", and "island stage". There are two stages. Then, various effects such as variable effects and reach effects that are performed when the ball enters the first entrance 64 (starting prize), which will be described later, are designed to be performed according to the theme given to each stage. Has been done. The stage is changed when the frame button 22 is operated by the player during the period when the fluctuation effect is not performed or during the high-speed fluctuation, and each time the frame button 22 is operated, the "city stage" → "empty stage" "→" Island stage "→" City stage "→ ... It is changed repeatedly in this order. Immediately after the power is turned on, the "city stage" is set as the initial stage.

On the other hand, the third symbol display device 81 is configured so that when the normal reach effect is started and the normal reach is developed into the super reach, the selection screen of the effect mode of the super reach is displayed during the normal reach. If the frame button 22 is operated by the player while the selection screen is displayed, the effect content at the time of super reach is changed.

The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around the front frame 14 (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means change and control the light emitting mode by lighting or blinking according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach, and play a role of enhancing the effect during the game. Illuminations 29 to 33 having a light emitting means such as an LED are provided on the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination units 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and each illumination unit 29 to 33 lights up by lighting or blinking the built-in LED at the time of jackpot or reach production. Or, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is in progress or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left portion of the front frame 14 when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), a light emitting means such as an LED is built in, and a display lamp 34 capable of displaying when the prize ball is being paid out and when an error occurs is provided.

Further, on the lower side of the illuminated portion 32 on the right side, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back surface side so that the back surface side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, and a sticking space K1 on the front surface of the game board 13 (FIG. The certificate stamp or the like attached to (see 2) is visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Further, in the pachinko machine 10, in order to bring out more glitter, a plating member 36 made of ABS resin, which is chrome-plated, is attached to a region around the illuminated portions 29 to 33.

A ball lending operation unit 40 is arranged below the window unit 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into the card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, the ball is operated according to the operation. Lending is done. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which balance information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED lights up and the balance is displayed as numerical value as balance information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. A pachinko machine in which balls are lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit, a so-called cash machine, does not require a ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 is not required. A decorative sticker or the like may be added to the installation portion of the above to make the component configuration common. It is possible to standardize pachinko machines and cash machines that use card units.

In the lower plate unit 15 located below the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape with an open upper surface in the central portion thereof. There is. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 operated by a player to drive the ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is arranged, and driving of the ball launching unit 112a is permitted inside the operation handle 51. Touch sensor 51a for this purpose, push button type stop switch 51b that stops the firing of the ball during the pressing operation, and a variable resistor that detects the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 51 by the change in electrical resistance. (Not shown) and is built-in. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes according to the operation amount, depending on the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51. The ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the resistance value of the variable resistor that changes, and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a flying amount corresponding to the operation of the player. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are turned off.

A ball pulling lever 52 for operating the ball stored in the lower plate 50 when the ball stored in the lower plate 50 is discharged downward is provided in the lower portion of the front surface of the lower plate 50. The ball pulling lever 52 is always urged to the right, and by sliding it to the left against the urging, the bottom opening formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened, and the bottom opening is opened. The ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removing lever 52 is usually performed with a box (generally referred to as a "thousand-car box") for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 placed below the lower plate 50. An operation handle 51 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 50 as described above, and an ashtray 53 is attached to the left side of the lower plate 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in front view, a large number of nails and windmills for ball guidance and rails 61, 62, a general winning opening 63, and a first. The ball entry port 64, the variable winning device 65, the variable display device unit 80, and the like are assembled and configured, and the peripheral edge portion thereof is attached to the back surface side of the inner frame 12. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the variable winning device 65, and the variable display device unit 80 are arranged in the through holes formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and are wood screws from the front side of the game board 13. It is fixed by etc. Further, the front central portion of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. Hereinafter, the configuration of the game board 13 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 2.

An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and a strip-shaped metal plate is placed inside the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed in 1 is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and back, so that the front surface of the game board 13 is surrounded by a ball. A game area in which the game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a substantially circular area (a winning opening or the like is arranged and the launched ball is arranged) formed on the front surface of the game board 13 by being divided by two rails 61 and 62 and an arc member 70. The area where it flows down).

The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 6) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide passage. Will be done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the ball, and the ball launched with a predetermined momentum hits the return rubber 69 and has momentum. Is dampened and bounced back toward the center. Further, a resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side is used as a base between the lower right tip of the inner rail 61 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 62. It is fixed by driving it into the plate 60.

In the pachinko machine 10, a special symbol (first symbol) is drawn when the ball enters the first entrance 64, and when the ball passes through the second entrance 67, a normal symbol (first symbol) is drawn. 2 symbols) will be drawn. In the special symbol lottery performed for entering the first ball entrance 64, whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is determined, and if it is determined to be a special symbol jackpot, the jackpot type is determined. Is also determined. When the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, and the special winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed, or until 10 balls are won. ) It is released, and the opening is repeated 5 times (5 rounds). As a result, a large number of balls are won in the specific winning opening 65a, so that a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than in the normal case. There are three types of special symbols, "Big hit A", "Big hit B", and "Big hit C". After the end of the special game state, these big hit types are added as added value after the end of the big hit. The player is given a game value (game value) according to the above.

Further, when the special symbol (first symbol) is drawn, the variable display of the special symbol is started on the first symbol display device 37, and after a predetermined time (for example, 11 seconds to 60 seconds) has elapsed, the special symbol is displayed. A special symbol indicating the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 while the variable display is being performed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of ball entries is suspended up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is displayed on the first symbol. It is shown by the device 37 and also shown by the third symbol display device 81. When the variable display is completed on the first symbol display device 37, if the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64 remains, the next special symbol is drawn and the variable display according to the lottery is performed. Is started. The special winning opening 65a, which is opened and closed when the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the special gaming state, is provided immediately below the first entry opening 64. Therefore, during the special gaming state, the player hits a ball in an attempt to win a prize in the special winning opening 65a, so that many balls also enter the first entry opening 64. Therefore, in most cases, the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64 becomes the maximum (4 times) while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special gaming state.

On the other hand, in the lottery of the normal symbol performed for the passage of the ball at the second entrance 67, the winning or not judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is performed. When it hits a normal symbol, the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds or 1 second), and the ball can easily enter the first entry port 64. Become in a state. That is, when the ball hits the normal symbol, the ball easily enters the first ball entry port 64, and as a result, the lottery of the special symbol is easily performed.

Further, when the lottery of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed, the variable display of the normal symbol is started on the second symbol display device 83, and after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.) has elapsed, the normal symbol is displayed. The normal symbol showing the lottery result is stopped and displayed. If a ball passes through the second entrance 67 while the variable display is being performed on the second symbol display device 83, the number of passages is suspended up to four times, and the number of reserved balls is the number of reserved balls 37. It is also indicated by the second symbol holding lamp 84. When the variable display is completed in the second symbol display device 83, if the number of reserved balls for the second entrance 67 remains, the next normal symbol lottery is performed and the variable display according to the lottery is performed. Is started.

As described above, there are two types of special symbols, "big hit A" and "big hit B".

When both "Big hit A" and "Big hit B" are reached, the number of rounds is 16 rounds in a special gaming state (16R big hit). After that, in "Big hit A", as an added value after the big hit ends, after the big hit ends. Until the next big hit of the special symbol lottery, the pachinko machine 10 shifts to the high probability state of the special symbol (during the probability change of the special symbol). In "Big hit B", the winning probability of a normal symbol increases from the end of the big hit to the end of the lottery of the special symbol 100 times.

Here, the "high probability state of the special symbol" means a state in which the jackpot probability of the special symbol is increased, that is, the probability state of the so-called special symbol (during the probability change of the special symbol), in other words, the special game state (16R jackpot). ) Is a state of the game that is easy to shift to. On the other hand, the case where it is not the "high probability state of the special symbol" is called the "low probability state of the special symbol", which means that the jackpot probability is lower than the probability variation state of the special symbol, that is, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is normal. Indicates a state (normal state of a special symbol). Further, the "normal symbol time-saving state" (normal symbol time-saving medium) refers to a game state in which the probability of hitting the normal symbol is increased and the ball can easily enter the first ball entry port 64. On the other hand, the time when it is not "the time saving state of the normal symbol" is called "the normal state of the normal symbol", which indicates that the hit probability of the normal symbol is the normal state, that is, the state where the hit probability is lower than that during the time saving. ..

After that, the period from the end of the jackpot of the special symbol to the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol, that is, the period from the end of the jackpot to the jackpot of the special symbol is defined as the probability variation period of the special symbol. To call. In addition, the period from the end of the jackpot of the special symbol to the period when the pachinko machine 10 is in the time saving state of the normal symbol, that is, from the end of the jackpot to the end of the lottery of the special symbol a predetermined number of times (100 times). It is usually called the time saving period of the design.

As described above, in the jackpot of the special symbol in the present embodiment, the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot and the probability variation period of the special symbol are common regardless of the type of jackpot, and the "time reduction of the normal symbol" is made according to the type of the jackpot. The period of "state" is changed. On the other hand, the number of rounds may be changed according to the type of jackpot, or the number of rounds may be changed only for a part of the type of jackpot. Also, for example, instead of changing the period during which the "normal symbol time is shortened" depending on the type of jackpot, the time to open the electric accessory (not shown) attached to the first entry port 64, or once. The number of times the electric accessory is opened may be changed by hitting the normal symbol of. Further, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot ends, the "special symbol high probability state" and the "normal symbol time saving state" are set, but after the "special symbol high probability state" ends, the "normal symbol time saving state" is reached. May be configured to be.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the initial setting is performed by turning on the power or the like, the pachinko machine 10 is always set to the "low probability state of the special symbol".

If a new special symbol jackpot A is reached while the "special symbol high-probability state" is continuing, the "special symbol high-probability state" will be further special after the end of the new special symbol jackpot. It continues until the design becomes a big hit.

In addition, when the special symbol becomes a jackpot and shifts from the "normal state of the normal symbol" to the "time saving state of the normal symbol", the lottery of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (100) after the jackpot of the special symbol ends. Times) Continues until the end. On the other hand, after the jackpot of the special symbol is reached, if the jackpot of a new special symbol is not reached by the time the lottery of the special symbol for a predetermined number of times is completed, the process returns to the "normal state of the normal symbol".

Then, if a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time saving state" is being continued, the "normal symbol time saving state" will be further changed after the end of the new special symbol jackpot. It will continue until the lottery for the number of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot type is completed. For example, if the "big hit A" is changed to the "normal symbol time saving state" and then the 10th special symbol lottery becomes "big hit B", the "normal symbol time saving state" is further changed to the "big hit B". After the end, the lottery of special symbols will continue until 100 times. That is, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is reached while the "normal symbol time-saving state" is being continued, the time-saving period ("" The duration of "the time saving state of the normal symbol") is updated.

As a result, in the present embodiment, if a new special symbol jackpot is made during the duration of the "normal symbol time saving state", the time saving period of the normal symbol remaining until the new jackpot becomes invalid. For example, if the "special symbol jackpot B" is set and the transition from the "normal symbol normal state" to the "normal symbol time saving state" is made, the lottery of the special symbol will be 100 after the end of the "big hit B". It will continue until the end of the round. However, immediately after that, when the "special symbol jackpot B" is reached, the time saving period of the normal symbol up to that point becomes invalid, and in the "normal state of the normal symbol", the special symbol lottery is held after the end of the "big hit B". It will continue until it finishes 100 times.

A first symbol provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter, abbreviated as "LED") 37a and a 7-segment display 37b, which are light emitting means, on the upper right side of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right side in FIG. 2). A display device 37 is arranged. The first symbol display device 37 displays according to each control performed by the main control device 110, which will be described later, and mainly displays the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The plurality of LEDs 37a display or fluctuate by indicating whether or not a lottery of special symbols performed in association with entering the first ball opening 64 (starting winning) is being executed by the lighting state. As a stop symbol after the end, a special symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the special symbol is shown by the lighting state, or the fluctuation of the balls entered in the first entry port 64 is not executed. The number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls), is indicated by the lighting state.

If a ball enters the first entry port 64 while the special symbol (first symbol) is variablely displayed on the first symbol display device 37, the number of entry is suspended up to four times. The number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37 and also by the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of times of holding is not limited to 4 times and is 3 times or less. , Or it may be set to 5 times or more (for example, 8 times).

The 7-segment display 37b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error. The LED 37a is configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED are different, and depending on the combination of the emission colors, various gaming states (high probability state of a special symbol) of the pachinko machine 10 are used with a small number of LEDs. Or, it is possible to display (such as during the time reduction of ordinary symbols). Further, the LED 37a not only indicates whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, and if it is a jackpot, it corresponds to the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B). A special symbol (first symbol) is shown.

Further, in the game area, a plurality of general winning openings 63 are arranged in which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the balls win a prize. Further, a variable display device unit 80 is arranged in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, simply abbreviated as “display device”) and a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs. .. In the variable display device unit 80, a center frame 86 is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

The third symbol display device 81 performs a decorative display according to the display of the first symbol display device 37. For example, when a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 (starting prize), the first symbol display device 37 executes a variable display of a special symbol (first symbol) using the ball as a trigger. Further, in the third symbol display device 81, the variation display of the third symbol corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a large liquid crystal display having an size of 8 inches, and by controlling the display contents by the display control device 114 described later, for example, three symbols of left, middle, and right are used. The column is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are vertically scrolled for each symbol row so that the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. In the present embodiment, the game state displayed by the control of the main control device 110 is displayed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the third symbol display device 81 displays the first symbol display device 37. A decorative display is made accordingly. In addition, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like may be used to configure the third symbol display device 81.

Here, the display contents of the third symbol display device 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a display screen of the third symbol display device 81, and FIG. 4A is a diagram schematically showing an area division setting and an effective line setting of the display screen. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an actual display screen.

The third symbol is composed of 10 types of main symbols with numbers from "0" to "9". Each main symbol is composed of a rear symbol consisting of a wooden box with numbers from "0" to "9", of which the main symbols with odd numbers (1,3,5,7,9) are , A large number is added to almost the front of the wooden box. On the other hand, the main symbols with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) have attached symbols that imitate characters such as furoshiki and helmets, which are almost full on the front of the wooden box. Even numbers are added to the lower right side of the attached symbol so that they are small in green and displayed on the front side of the attached symbol.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the special symbol performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 6) described later is a big hit, a variable display in which the same main symbols are aligned is performed. , The jackpot is configured to occur after the fluctuation display is finished. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a variable display is performed in which the same main symbol is not aligned.

For example, if the lottery result of the special symbol is "big hit A", a variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the odd numbers "1, 3, 5, 7, 9" are added are aligned. Further, in the case of "big hit B", a variable display is performed in which the main symbols to which the even numbers "0, 2, 4, 6, 8" are added are aligned. On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol is out of order, a variable display is performed in which the main symbols having the same number are not aligned.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the display screen of the third symbol display device 81 is roughly divided into upper and lower halves, and the lower two-thirds are the main display area Dm for variable display of the third symbol, and the rest. The upper 1/3 of is a sub-display area Ds for displaying the advance notice effect, the character, the number of reserved balls, and the like.

The main display area Dm is divided into three display areas Dm1 to Dm3 on the left, middle, and right, and three symbol columns Z1, Z2, and Z3 are displayed in the three display areas Dm1 to Dm3, respectively. In each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, the above-mentioned third symbols are displayed in a specified order. That is, the main symbols are arranged in the ascending or descending order of the numbers in each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3, and the variable display is performed by scrolling from top to bottom with periodicity for each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In particular, in the left symbol row Z1, the numbers of the main symbols appear in descending order, and in the middle symbol row Z2 and the right symbol row Z3, the numbers of the main symbols appear in ascending order.

Further, in the main display area Dm, the third symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three rows for each symbol row Z1 to Z3. The middle part of this main display area Dm is set as the effective line L1, and the third symbol stops on the effective line L1 in the order of the left symbol row Z1 → the right symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2 in each game. Is displayed. When the third symbol is stopped, if the combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main symbols) is aligned on the effective line L1, the jackpot moving image is displayed as a jackpot.

On the other hand, the sub-display area Ds is provided horizontally above the main display area Dm, and is further divided into three small areas Ds1 to Ds3 in the left-right direction. Of these, the small area Ds1 is an area for displaying the number of reserved balls, which is the number of balls (reserved balls) whose fluctuation has not been executed among the balls entered in the first entry port 64, and is the small area Ds2. And Ds3 are areas for displaying the advance notice effect image.

On the actual display screen, as shown in FIG. 4B, a total of nine main symbols of the third symbol are displayed in the main display area Dm. In the sub-display area Ds, the moving image is displayed in the small area Ds3 on the right, suggesting to the player that the transition to the jackpot is easier than usual. In the central small area Ds2, a predetermined character (a boy with a headband in this embodiment) usually performs a predetermined action, and sometimes a special action different from the predetermined action is performed, or another character appears. A notice production will be performed by issuing it.

On the other hand, if a ball enters the first ball entry port 64 while the variable display is being performed on the third symbol display device 81 (first symbol display device 37), the maximum number of ball entry times is four. It is held, and the number of held balls is shown by the first symbol display device 37 and also in the small area Ds1 of the sub-display area Ds. In the small area Ds1, one reserved ball number symbol is displayed for each reserved ball number symbol, and the reserved ball number is displayed according to the display number of the reserved ball number symbol. That is, when one reserved ball number symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is one, and when four reserved ball number symbols are displayed, the reserved ball number is Indicates that it is 4 balls. When the reserved ball number symbol is not displayed in the small area Ds1, it indicates that the reserved ball number is 0, that is, there is no reserved ball.

In the present embodiment, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is configured to be held up to 4 times, but the maximum number of held balls is not limited to 4 times, but 3 times. It may be set to the following or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Further, instead of displaying the number of reserved balls symbol in the small area Ds1, the number of reserved balls is different by a number in a part of the third symbol display device 81, or the area divided into four is different by the number of reserved balls. (For example, a color or a lighting pattern) may be displayed. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the number of reserved balls may not be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Further, the variable display device unit 80 may be provided with four hold lamps indicating the number of hold balls for the maximum number of hold balls, and the number of hold balls may be displayed according to the number of hold lamps in the lighting state.

Returning to FIG. 2, the description will be continued. The second symbol display device 83 performs variable display by indicating by a lighting state whether or not a lottery of ordinary symbols performed when the ball passes through the second entry port 67 is being executed. As a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, a normal symbol (second symbol) corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is indicated by a lighting state.

More specifically, in the second symbol display device 83, every time the ball passes through the second entrance 67, the symbol "○" and the symbol "x" as the second symbol are alternately lit. Variable display is performed. In the pachinko machine 10, when the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is stopped at a predetermined symbol (the symbol “○” in the present embodiment), the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 operates for a predetermined time. It is configured to be in a state (opened), and as a result, a ball can easily enter the first ball entry port 64. The number of times the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 is held up to four times, and the number of held balls is displayed by the above-mentioned first symbol display device 37 and is also lit and displayed by the second symbol hold lamp 84. To. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided for the maximum number of holding lamps, and are symmetrically arranged below the third symbol display device 81.

The variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in the present embodiment, and the first symbol display device 37. And a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of reserved balls is not limited to 4 times, and the number of times the ball passes through the second ball entrance 67 is 3 times or less, or 5 times or more, as in the case of the first ball opening 64. It may be set to (for example, 8 times). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the lighting display may not be performed by the second symbol hold lamp 84.

Below the variable display device unit 80, a first ball entry port 64 into which a ball can enter is arranged. When a ball enters the first ball entry port 64, the first ball entry port switch (not shown) provided on the back surface side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first ball entry port switch is turned on. A special symbol is drawn by the main control device 110, and the display according to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37. In addition, the first entry port 64 is also one of the winning openings in which five balls are paid out as prize balls when a ball enters.

A variable winning device 65 is arranged below the first entry opening 64, and a horizontally long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a is provided in a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the lottery of the special symbol performed by the main control device 110 becomes a big hit, the LED 37a of the first symbol display device 37 is turned on so as to be the stop symbol of the big hit after a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed. At the same time, the stop symbol of the third symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. After that, the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state (a jackpot of 5 rounds) in which a larger amount of prize balls are paid out than in the normal state. As this special game state, the specific winning opening 65a, which is normally closed, is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or until 10 balls are won).

The specific winning opening 65a is closed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and after the closing, the specific winning opening 65a is opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 65a can be repeated 5 times (5 rounds). The state in which this opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and a larger amount of prize balls than usual is paid out to the player as a game value (game value). Is done.

Specifically, the variable winning device 65 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a, and a large opening solenoid (not shown) for driving the opening / closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. And have. The specific winning opening 65a is normally closed so that the ball cannot win or it is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate downward on the front surface to temporarily form an open state in which the ball can easily win a prize in the specific winning opening 65a. It operates so as to alternate between the state and the state.

The special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. A large opening that opens and closes separately from the specific winning opening 65a is provided in the game area, and when the LED 37a corresponding to the big hit is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time and the specific winning opening is opened. A special gaming state is a game state in which a large opening port provided separately from the specific winning opening 65a is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when the ball wins a prize in the specific winning opening 65a while the opening 65a is open. It may be formed.

Attachment spaces K1 and K2 for attaching certificate stamps, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate stamps, etc. attached to the attachment space K1 are the front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. Balls that do not enter any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a are guided through the out opening 66 to a ball discharge path (not shown). A large number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 3, the control board units 90 and 91 and the back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control device 110), a voice lamp control board (voice lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display control device 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control device 111), a launch control board (launch control device 112), a power supply board (power supply device 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

In the back pack unit 94, the back pack 92 forming the protective cover portion and the payout unit 93 are unitized. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for contacting various devices, a random number generator used for various lottery, and for time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit, etc. is installed as needed.

The main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the launch control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. .. The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base, and the box base and the box cover are connected to each other to house each control device and each board.

Further, in the board box 100 (main control device 110) and the board box 102 (payout control device 111 and launch control device 112), the box base and the box cover are connected by a sealing unit (not shown) so as not to be opened (caulking structure). (Consolidated by). Further, a sealing sticker (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover over the box base and the box cover. This sealing seal is made of a brittle material, and if the sealing seal is to be peeled off in order to open the board boxes 100 and 102, or if the board boxes 100 and 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are used. Cut to the side. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 located at the uppermost portion of the back pack unit 94 and opened upward, a tank rail 131 connected below the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side, and a downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 vertically connected to the side and a payout device 133 provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and paying out balls by a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6) are provided. ing. The tank 130 is sequentially replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and the required number of balls is appropriately paid out by the payout device 133. A vibrator 134 for adding vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

Further, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the launch control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated to clear the ball clogging (return to the normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as a ball clogging of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 6). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on when it is desired to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

<Electrical configuration of main controller 110>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

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

In the main control device 110, a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting in the first symbol display device 37, a display setting in the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting in the third symbol display device 81. The main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as is executed. The RAM 203 is provided with various counters for controlling these processes.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery on the main control device 110>
Here, with reference to FIG. 7, a counter and the like provided in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 will be described. These counters and the like are used for a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a display setting on the first symbol display device 37, a display setting on the second symbol display device 83, and a display setting on the third symbol display device 81. It is used in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 to perform such as.

To set the display of the special symbol lottery and the display of the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, the first random number counter C1 used for the special symbol lottery and the jackpot type of the special symbol are selected. The first hit type counter C2 used for, the stop type selection counter C3 used for selecting the out-of-order stop type in the special symbol, and the first initial value random number used for setting the initial value of the first random number counter C1. The counter CINI1 and the variation type counter CS1 used for selecting the variation pattern are used. Further, the second random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is used for setting the initial value of the second random number counter C4. Each of these counters is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0.

Each counter is updated, for example, at intervals of 2 milliseconds, which is the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and some counters are updated irregularly in the main process (see FIG. 21). Then, the updated value is appropriately stored in the counter buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 203. The RAM 203 is provided with a special symbol holding ball storage area 203a consisting of one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first ball entry port. Each value of the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored according to the timing of entering the ball 64. Further, the RAM 203 is provided with a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and balls are left and right in each of these areas. The value of the second random number counter C4 is stored in accordance with the timing of passing through any of the second entrances (through gates) 67.

Each counter will be described in detail. The first random number counter C1 is incremented by 1 in order within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 299), reaches the maximum value (for example, 299 in the case of a counter capable of taking a value of 0 to 299), and then becomes 0. It is configured to return to. In particular, when the first random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 at that time is read as the initial value of the first random number counter C1.

Further, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the first random number counter C1. That is, for example, when the first random number counter C1 is a loop counter capable of taking a value of 0 to 299, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is also a loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. The first initial value random number counter CINI1 is updated once for each execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

The value of the first random number counter C1 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol holding ball of the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64. It is stored in the storage area 203a. The value of the random number that becomes the jackpot of the special symbol is set by the special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110, and the value of the random number counter C1 per first is special. If it matches the value of the random number that becomes the jackpot set by the symbol jackpot random number table, it is determined to be the jackpot of the special symbol. In addition, this special symbol jackpot random number table is for a low probability time of a special symbol (a period in which the special symbol is in a low probability state) and a high probability time (special symbol) with a higher probability of becoming a jackpot of a special symbol than the low probability time. It is divided into two types, one for the period in which the probability is high, and the number of random numbers that are the jackpots contained in each is set differently. In this way, by making the number of random numbers to be a big hit different, the probability of being a big hit is changed between the low probability time of the special symbol and the high probability time of the special symbol. The special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) for the high probability of the special symbol and the special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) for the low probability of the special symbol are in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110. It is provided in.

The first hit type counter C2 determines the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 when a special symbol is a big hit, and adds one by one within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 99). It is configured to return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (for example, 99 in the case of a counter that can take a value from 0 to 99). The value of the first hit type counter C2 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol of the RAM 203 is held at the timing when the ball wins the first entry port 64. It is stored in the sphere storage area 203a.

Here, if the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is not a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, that is, if it is a random number that is out of the special symbol, the first The display mode corresponding to the stop symbol displayed on the symbol display device 37 is the one when the special symbol is removed.

On the other hand, if the value of the first hit random number counter C1 stored in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is a random number that is a big hit of the special symbol, it corresponds to the stop symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 37. The display mode is the one at the time of a big hit of a special symbol. In this case, the specific display mode at the time of the big hit is the display mode indicated by the value of the first hit type counter C2 stored in the same special symbol holding ball storage area 203a.

The first random number counter C1 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a 2-byte loop counter in the range of 0 to 299. In this first hit random number counter C1, there are three random numbers that serve as jackpots for the special symbol when the special symbol has a low probability, and the random number "7,107,282" is a special symbol for the low probability. It is stored in the jackpot random number table. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 3 while the total number of random numbers is 300, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "1/100".

On the other hand, when the probability of the special symbol is high, there are 30 random numbers that are the jackpots of the special symbol, and the values are "4,11,28,38,45,52,64,78,83,99,106, 112,122,134,140,151,168,176,183,197,207,218,222,231,249,256,263,270,285,299 "is a special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability. It is stored in. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is high, the total number of random numbers that will be the jackpot is 30 while the total number of random numbers is 300, so the probability of the special symbol being the jackpot is "1/10".

In the present embodiment, the random number value that becomes the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability and the random number value that becomes the jackpot stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability. So, the random number values that are the jackpots for each are set so that the values do not overlap. Here, if there is a value that is always used as a random value for the jackpot regardless of the situation of the pachinko machine 10, the random number value may be input from the outside and the jackpot may be easily assigned illegally. On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, the random value that becomes the jackpot is changed according to the situation (that is, depending on whether the pachinko machine 10 is in the high probability state of the special symbol or the low probability state of the special symbol). As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the random value that will be the jackpot of the special symbol, so that it is possible to suppress fraud.

Further, the value of the first type counter C2 in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured as a loop counter in the range of 0 to 99. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the first hit type counter C2, when the random number value is "0 to 59", the jackpot type is "big hit A". Further, when the value is "60 to 99", the jackpot type is "big hit B".

As described above, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that two types of hit types (big hit A and big hit B) are determined by the value of the random number indicated by the first hit type counter C2. From the value (random number value) of the first hit type counter C2, the random number value for determining the jackpot type of the special symbol is set by the special symbol jackpot type table (not shown), and this table is set. It is provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110.

The stop type selection counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 99, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 99). In the present embodiment, the stop type selection counter C3 selects the stop type at the time of disconnection displayed by the third symbol display device 81, and after the reach occurs, the final stop symbol shifts by one before and after the reach symbol. 2 of "reach out of front and back" (for example, 98,99) and "reach other than out of front and back" (for example, range of 90 to 97) where the final stop symbol stops outside the front and back of the reach symbol after the same reach occurs. Two stop (effect) patterns are selected. The value of the stop type selection counter C3 is updated periodically (once for each timer interrupt process in this embodiment), and the special symbol holding ball of the RAM 203 is stored at the timing when the ball wins the first ball entry port 64. It is stored in the area 203a. The stop type selection counter C3 is a counter for determining a symbol (whether or not it is out of front and back) to stop when the reach is out.

The variation type counter CS1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The variable type counter CS1 determines a rough display mode such as so-called normal reach and super reach. Specifically, the determination of the display mode is the determination of the fluctuation time of the symbol variation. Based on the fluctuation time determined by the variation type counter CS1, the reach type and the detailed symbol variation mode of the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 are determined by the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. To. The value of the variation type counter CS1 is updated once each time the main process (see FIG. 21) described later is executed once, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the main process. A fluctuation pattern table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining one fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation from the value (random value) of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is provided in the ROM 202 of the main control device 110. There is.

In the fluctuation pattern table, for example, "disengagement", "normal reach deviation", "super reach deviation", and "special reach deviation" are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation, and as fluctuation patterns for jackpot A, Various "probability change jackpot normal reach", "probability change jackpot super reach", "probability change jackpot special reach" are specified, and as fluctuation patterns for jackpot B, "normal jackpot normal reach", "normal jackpot super reach", "normal jackpot super reach", " Various types of "normal jackpot special reach" are stipulated. Then, from the various fluctuation patterns defined in the fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern is selected according to the predicted lottery result and the predicted stop type (in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot type).

The second random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, 1 is added in order in the range of 0 to 239, the maximum value (that is, 239) is reached, and then the counter returns to 0. Further, when the second hit random number counter C4 makes one round, the value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2 at that time is read as the initial value of the second hit random number counter C4. In the present embodiment, the value of the second random number counter C4 is updated periodically, for example, for each timer interrupt process, and it is detected that the ball has passed through either the left or right second entry port (through gate) 67. It is acquired at the time of this, and is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203.

The value of the random number that is the hit of the normal symbol is set by the random number table (not shown) per normal symbol stored in the ROM 202 of the main control device, and the value of the second random number counter C4 is the normal symbol. If it matches the value of the random number that is the hit set by the hit random number table, it is determined to be a hit of the normal symbol. In addition, this random number table per normal symbol is used for the low probability of the normal symbol (the period during which the normal symbol is in the normal state) and for the high probability of hitting the normal symbol (for the normal symbol). It is divided into two types, one for (the period during which the time is shortened) and the other, and the number of random numbers that are the jackpots contained in each is set differently. By making the number of random numbers to be hit different in this way, the probability of being hit is changed between the low probability of the normal symbol and the high probability of the normal symbol.

As shown in FIG. 8 (b), there are 24 random numbers that hit the normal symbol at a low probability of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 28". These random number values are stored in a random number table per ordinary symbol for low probability. As described above, when the probability of a normal symbol is low, the total number of random numbers that become a jackpot is 24 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of a jackpot of a special symbol is "1/10".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entry port 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. The fluctuation display of is executed for 30 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of "5-28", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is completed. ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entry port 64 is opened only for "0.2 seconds x 1 time". In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a low probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "0.2 seconds x 1 time" when the normal symbol hits. , The opening time and the number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "0.5 seconds x 2 times".

On the other hand, when there is a high probability of a normal symbol, there are 200 random values that are big hits of the normal symbol, and the range is "5 to 204". These random number values are stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, when the probability of the special symbol is low, the total number of random numbers is 200 while the total number of random numbers is 240, so the probability of the special symbol being a jackpot is "1 / 1.2".

When the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, when the ball passes through the second entry port 67, the value of the random number counter C4 per second is acquired, and the normal symbol is displayed on the second symbol display device 83. Fluctuation display is executed for 3 seconds. Then, if the value of the acquired second random number counter C4 is in the range of "5 to 204", it is determined that the player has won, and after the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is completed. ), The symbol "○" is lit and displayed, and the first ball entry port 64 is opened "1 second x 2 times". In this way, when the probability of the normal symbol is high, the time of variable display is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the case of the low probability of the normal symbol, and further, the first entrance 64 is released. Since the period is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", it becomes easy for the ball to enter the first ball entry port 64. A table (not shown) storing a random number value for determining whether or not a normal symbol is hit from the value (random number value) of the second hit random number counter C4 is provided in the ROM 202. In the present embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 has a high probability of a normal symbol, the first ball entry port 64 is opened only "1 second x 2 times" when the normal symbol hits, but it is opened. The time and number of times may be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be opened "3 seconds x 3 times".

The second initial value random number counter CINI2 is configured as a loop counter that is updated in the same range as the second random number counter C4 (value = 0 to 239), and is updated once for each timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13). At the same time, it is repeatedly updated within the remaining time of the main process (see FIG. 21).

As described above, the RAM 203 is provided with various counters and the like, and in the main control device 110, a jackpot lottery and a display on the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displayed according to the value of the counter or the like. It is possible to execute the main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as setting and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83.

Returning to FIG. 6, the description will be continued. In addition to the various counters shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 203 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored, various flags and counters, I / O, and the like. It has a work area (work area) in which the value of is stored.

The RAM 203 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. ..

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of the power failure (including the time when the power failure occurs; the same applies hereinafter) and the value of each register are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including power on due to power failure elimination; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 203. The writing to the RAM 203 is executed by the main process (see FIG. 21) when the power is cut off, and the restoration of each value written in the RAM 203 is executed in the start-up process (see FIG. 20) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 is configured so that a power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like, and the power failure signal SG1 is the MPU201. When input to, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 19) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 203 includes a special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, a normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b, a special symbol holding ball number counter 203c, and a normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d. It has a counter 203e.

The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area), and each of these areas has a random number counter C1 per first. , Each value of the first hit type counter C2 and the stop type selection counter C3 is stored.

More specifically, at the timing when the ball wins the first ball opening 64 (starting winning), each value of each counter C1 to C3 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding number). Among the vacant areas (1st area to 4th area on hold), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, the smaller the area number, the data corresponding to the time-old winning prize is stored, and the data corresponding to the time-oldest winning prize is stored in the reserved first area. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the special symbol lottery is performed in the main control device 110, each value of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the reserved first area of the special symbol reserved ball storage area 203a shifts to the execution area. Then, based on the respective values of the counters C1 to C3 stored in the execution area, a determination such as a lottery of a special symbol is performed.

When the data is shifted from the hold 1st area to the execution area, the hold 1st area becomes empty. Therefore, a shift process is performed in which the winning data stored in the other holding areas (holding 2nd area to holding 4th area) is packed into the holding area (holding 1st area to holding 3rd area) whose area number is 1 smaller. Will be done. In the present embodiment, in the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, the data is shifted only in the holding area (second holding area to fourth holding area) in which the winning data is stored.

Like the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b has one execution area and four holding areas (holding first area to holding fourth area). A second random number counter C4 is stored in each of these areas.

More specifically, the value of the counter C4 is acquired at the timing when the ball passes through either the left or right second entry port 67, and the acquired data is stored in four holding areas (holding first area to holding). Among the vacant areas of the 4th area), the areas with the smallest area numbers (1st to 4th) are stored in order. That is, similarly to the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a, the data corresponding to the winning is stored while the winning order is maintained. If data is stored in all four holding areas, nothing is newly stored.

After that, when the lottery for winning the normal symbol is performed in the main control device 110, the value of the counter C4 stored in the hold first area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203b is shifted to the execution area ( Based on the value of the counter C4 stored in the execution area (moved), a determination such as a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed.

When the data is shifted from the hold 1st area to the execution area, the hold 1st area becomes empty. Therefore, as in the case of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a, the winning prizes stored in the other hold areas The shift process is performed to pack the data into the holding area that is one smaller than the area number. Also, the data shift is performed only in the holding area where the winning data is stored.

The special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is a variable display (third symbol display) of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 based on the entry (starting prize) into the first entry port 64. It is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display performed by the device 81 up to 4 times. The initial value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is set to zero, and each time a ball enters the first entry port 64 and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases, the maximum value is 1 It is added (see S404 in FIG. 16). On the other hand, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is decremented by 1 each time a new variation display of the special symbol is executed (see S205 in FIG. 14).

The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (holding number N of the variation display in the special symbol) is notified to the voice lamp control device 113 by the reserved ball number command (see S206 in FIG. 14 and S405 in FIG. 20). The hold ball number command is a command transmitted from the main control device 110 to the voice lamp control device 113 each time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed.

The voice lamp control device 113 has a variable display hold ball held in the main control device 110 by a hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110 each time the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is changed. You can get the value of the number itself. As a result, the number of reserved balls in the variable display managed by the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223b of the voice lamp control device 113 is the actual number of reserved balls in the variable display held in the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it deviates from the deviation, the deviation can be corrected by the next received hold ball number command.

The voice lamp control device 113 manages the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command, and each time the number of reserved balls changes, the display control device 114 is notified of the number of reserved balls. Send a ball count command. The display control device 114 displays the reserved ball number symbol in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 based on the reserved ball number notified by the display reserved ball number command.

The normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d determines the number of reserved balls (number of waiting times) of the variable display of the normal symbol (second symbol) performed by the second symbol display device 83 based on the passage of the ball at the second entry port 67. It is a counter that counts up to 4 times. The initial value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is set to zero, and each time a ball passes through the second entry port 67 and the number of reserved balls in the variable display increases, 1 is added up to a maximum value of 4. (See S704 in FIG. 14). On the other hand, the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is decremented by 1 each time the variation display of the normal symbol (second symbol) is newly executed (see S605 in FIG. 13).

When the ball passes through either the left or right second entry port 67, if the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held M in the normal symbol) is less than 4, a random number per second The value of the counter C4 is acquired, and the acquired data is stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b (S705 in FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the ball passes through either the left or right second entry port 67, if the value of the normal symbol holding ball number counter 203d is 4, nothing is newly stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b. Not done (S703: No in FIG. 14).

When the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) is executed by the MPU 201, a special symbol lottery is performed. In the special symbol fluctuation start process, it is determined whether the gaming state is a high-probability state, and if it is a high-probability gaming state, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for high-probability. In the low-probability gaming state, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for low-probability (see S303 and S304 in FIG. 15).

The time saving medium counter 203e is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state, and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203e is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time-saving / medium-time counter 203e is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol. The initial value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is set to zero, and each time a special symbol is drawn by the main control device 110 and it is determined that the special symbol is a jackpot, a value corresponding to the jackpot type is set. Will be done. That is, when a special symbol becomes a big hit, a new value is set according to the big hit type regardless of the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e.

Specifically, when it is determined that the jackpot is B ”, it is set to 100 (see S214 in FIG. 14). After that, 1 is subtracted every time the variation effect of the special symbol is completed until the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e becomes 0 (S217 in FIG. 14).

When a lottery for winning a normal symbol is performed, the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is referred to, and if the value is 1 or more, the lottery for the normal symbol is based on the random number table per normal symbol for high probability. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 0, the lottery of the ordinary symbols is performed based on the random number table per ordinary symbol for the low probability time (see S610 and S611 in FIG. 13).

An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 is centered on the lower side of the opening / closing plate of the payout control device 111, the voice lamp control device 113, the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol display device 83, the second symbol hold lamp 84, and the specific winning opening 65a. A solenoid 209 consisting of a large opening solenoid for driving the opening and closing and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected to the front side, and the MPU 201 sends various commands and control signals to these via the input / output port 205. To send.

Further, various switches 208 including a group of switches and sensors (not shown) and a RAM erasing switch circuit 253 provided in the power supply device 115, which will be described later, are connected to the input / output port 205, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. Various processes are executed based on the signal and the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

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

The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211 are stored, and various flags and counters. It has a work area (work area) in which values such as, I / O, etc. are stored. The RAM 213 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. Similar to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 is also configured so that the power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24) as the power failure process is immediately executed.

An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the launch control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Further, although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting the paid out prize balls. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111, but is not connected to the main control device 110.

The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a so that when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch the ball, the launch strength of the ball corresponds to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51. The ball launching unit 112a includes a firing solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are allowed to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle is detected by the touch sensor 51a that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited in response to the amount of rotation of 51, and the ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51.

<About the electrical configuration of the audio lamp control device 113>
The voice lamp control device 113 can output voice from the speaker 226, which is a voice output device, turn on and off the lamp display devices (illumination units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and produce fluctuations (variation display). It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as the continuous advance notice effect. The arithmetic unit MPU 221 has a ROM 222 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the MPU 221 and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A main control device 110, a display control device 114, a speaker 226, a lamp display device 227, a frame button 22, and the like are connected to the input / output port 225, respectively.

The voice lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, or at the time of super reach. The speaker 226 and the lamp display device 227 are controlled so as to change the content of the effect, and the display control device 114 is instructed. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 in order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third symbol display device 81. .. Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

The voice lamp control device 113 determines an error according to a command from the main control device 110 and the status of various devices connected to the voice lamp control device 113, and displays and controls an error command including the type of the error. It is transmitted to the device 114. The display control device 114 controls the third symbol display device 81 to display an error message image according to the error type (for example, vibration error) indicated by the received error command without delay.

The sub-variation pattern table 222a is stored in the ROM 222 of the voice lamp control device 113.

The RAM 223 of the voice lamp control device 113 is provided with at least a special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a, a fluctuation start flag 223b, a stop type selection flag 223c, and a fluctuation pattern storage area 223d.

The special symbol reservation ball number counter 223a is a variation effect (variation display) performed by the first symbol display device 37 (and the third symbol display device 81), similarly to the special symbol reservation ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110. Therefore, it is a counter that counts the number of reserved balls (number of standbys) of the fluctuation effect held in the main control device 110 up to four times.

As described above, the voice lamp control device 113 directly accesses the main control device 110 and acquires the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c of the RAM 203 of the main control device 110 stored in the RAM 203 of the main control device 110. Can not do it. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 113 counts the number of reserved balls based on the reserved ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, and the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a manages the reserved ball number. It has become.

Specifically, in the main control device 110, when the number of reserved balls in the variation display is added by entering the ball into the first entry port 64, or in the main control device 110, the variation display in the special symbol is executed. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c after addition or subtraction is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113.

When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113 acquires the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c of the main control device 110 from the hold ball number command, and specially It is stored in the symbol reserved ball number counter 223a (see S1408 in FIG. 30). In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 updates the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223a according to the hold ball number command transmitted from the main control device 110, so that the special symbol hold ball number counter of the main control device 110 is updated. The value can be updated while synchronizing with 203c.

The value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a is used for displaying the reserved ball number symbol in the third symbol display device 81. That is, the voice lamp control device 113 stores the number of reserved balls indicated by the command in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a in response to the reception of the reserved ball number command, and also stores the stored special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a. In order to notify the display control device 114 of the value of, a display hold ball number command is transmitted to the display control device 114.

When the display control device 114 receives this display hold ball number command, the value of the hold ball number indicated by the command, that is, the number of hold balls corresponding to the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113. The drawing of the image is controlled so that the symbol is displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81. As described above, the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a is changed while synchronizing with the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the number of reserved sphere symbols displayed in the small area Ds1 of the third symbol display device 81 can also be changed while synchronizing with the value of the special symbol reserved sphere counter 203a of the main control device 110. Therefore, the third symbol display device 81 can accurately display the number of reserved balls for which the variable display is reserved.

The variation start flag 223b is turned on when a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110 is received (see S1402 in FIG. 24), and is turned off when the variation display is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1602 in FIG. 21). When the variation start flag 223b is turned on, the display variation pattern command is set based on the variation pattern extracted from the received variation pattern command.

The display variation pattern command set here is stored in the command transmission ring buffer provided in the RAM 223, and is included in the command output process (S1302) of the main process (see FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221. It is transmitted to the display control device 114. By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

The stop type selection flag 223c is turned on when a stop type command transmitted from the main control unit 110 is received (see S1406 in FIG. 24), and is turned off when the stop type is set in the third symbol display device 81. (See S1606 in FIG. 21). When the stop type selection flag 223c is turned on, the stop type is set as it is based on the stop type extracted from the received stop type command (in the case of a big hit, the big hit type).

The variation pattern storage area 223d stores information on the type of variation pattern based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110. Here, as the stored information, information corresponding to the variation mode set in the variation pattern table 202a is stored. The fluctuation pattern storage area 223c is a storage area that is overwritten and stored in the storage area when a fluctuation pattern command is newly received from the main control device 110, and information on the fluctuation pattern during the fluctuation display (dynamic display). Is configured to be remembered.

The variation pattern storage area 223d is an area in which the type of variation pattern (dynamic display mode) output from the main control device 110 is stored. The variation pattern storage area 223d stores the type of variation pattern based on the received variation pattern command each time a new variation pattern command is received from the main control device 110. As shown in FIG. 12, the type of the fluctuation pattern is configured so that the hit / fail determination result and the variation mode can be discriminated from each other.

The RAM 223 also has an other storage area 223z that temporarily stores a command received from the main control device 110 until a process corresponding to the command is performed, or stores other data. The command storage area is composed of a ring buffer, and data is read and written by a FIFO (First In First Out) method. When the command determination process (see FIG. 24) of the voice lamp processing device 113 is executed, the command stored first among the unprocessed commands stored in the command storage area is read out, and the command determination process causes the command determination process to be performed. The command is parsed and processing is performed according to the command.

<About the electrical configuration of the driving accessory 800>
Next, the driving accessory 800, which is driven and controlled by the voice lamp control device 113, will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the drive accessory 800 is configured in a shape imitating a cannon, and has a drive position that overlaps with the display area on the front side of the third symbol display device 81 and the third symbol display device 81. It is configured so that it can be driven between the display area and the origin position, which is a position that does not overlap, while standing on the right side of the front.

The drive accessory 800 is attached to the lower part of the front right side of the third symbol display device 81 with the lower part pivotally supported, and is rotatable on the back side by a drive motor 244 which is a stepping motor (not shown). It is configured. Further, a drive sensor 245 composed of optical sensors for detecting that the vehicle has been driven to the drive position and the origin position is provided. The drive motor 244 is configured to be driven at a predetermined number of steps and speed by a drive signal (command) from the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. Further, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is configured to be able to recognize the position of the drive accessory 800 by the drive sensor 245.

As shown in FIG. 11, it is set whether or not the driving accessory 800 is driven according to the type of fluctuation pattern. To give a specific example, when a fluctuation pattern of the probability variation jackpot super reach is selected, a predetermined operation is performed according to the timing set in the fluctuation pattern (in the present embodiment, the driving accessory 800 is driven at a predetermined timing). An operation of rotating to a position, stopping at that position for a predetermined period (4 s in the present embodiment), and then rotating to the origin position) is executed. As the driving accessory 800 is rotated, the speaker 226 outputs a “dodddd” sound as shown in FIG. 5A as a sound effect. Although details will be described later, for the sound effect of the driving accessory 800, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 directly executes a voice output command to the sound source LSI 240.

As a result, the player can see the effect without overlooking the operation of the driving accessory 800 because the sound that can feel the presence is output from the speaker 226 at the timing that matches the operation of the driving accessory 800. It is possible to prevent problems that are impaired. Further, by outputting the sound effect at the right timing according to the operation, the player can feel the power of the driving accessory 800. Further, since the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 directly controls the output of the sound effect of the driving accessory 800, the driving timing of the driving accessory 800 and the output timing of the sound effect can be more accurately matched.

<Sound source output LSI configuration>
Next, the voice lamp control device 113 is provided with a voice LSI 240 that is instructed to output sound from the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 to the speaker 226.

As shown in FIG. 9, the audio LSI 240 includes an MPU I / F251, a sequencer 252, a ROM I / F253, a clock control unit 254, a volume setting unit 255, an amplifier 256, a DAC 257, and a data bus 258. , And controls to output sound from the speaker 226 according to the data (command) transmitted from the MPU 221.

The MPU I / F91 is an interface for the sound source LSI 240 to communicate with the MPU 221 via a signal line with the MPU 221 configured for bidirectional communication. The signal line connecting the MPU I / F 251 and the MPU 221 is composed of eight signal lines. Therefore, the sound source LSI 240 executes mutual communication with the MPU 221 in an 8-bit configuration.

The sequencer 252 has a function of generating sound digital data so that it can be used in outputting sound based on the sound data of the sound source ROM 253. The sound digital data generated by the sequencer 252 is output to the DAC 257 via the data bus 258 and converted into analog data.

The ROM I / F 254 is an interface for performing communication so as to read sound data from the sound source ROM 241 via a signal line with the sound source ROM 241 configured for bidirectional communication. The clock control unit 254 reads data from the sound source ROM 241 based on the clock signal input from the CLK (clock) 242.

The volume setting unit 255 sets the volume of the sound analog data to be amplified and output to the amplifier 256 based on the set value (resistance value) input from the volume switch 243. The amplification factor of the sound analog data amplified by the amplifier is variable.

DAC257 is a digital / analog converter. The DAC 257 has a function of converting the sound digital data or the synthetic sound digital data created by the sequencer 252 into an analog signal and outputting the sound analog data to the speaker 226 via the amplifier 256.

The sound source ROM 241 provided in the voice lamp control device 113 stores sound data, which is voice data used in the game. The sound data stored in the sound source ROM 241 is set as a series of data corresponding to the fluctuation pattern and the like, and the corresponding sound data is generated by the sound source LSI 240 based on the command from the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. It is configured to be read.

The CLK (clock) 242 is a clock means capable of outputting pulses at regular intervals. When the power is turned on to the pachinko machine 10, a pulse signal is output to the sound source LSI 240.

The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, the display control device 114 changes the display (variation) of the third symbol in the third symbol display device 81. A command for outputting a voice related to the control of the effect) and the fluctuation display is output to the voice control device 113. Details of the display control device 114 will be described later with reference to FIG.

The power supply device 115 is provided with a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power failure due to a power failure, and a RAM erasing switch 122 (see FIG. 3). It has an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies the required operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in an AC 24 volt voltage supplied from the outside, and has a 12 volt voltage for driving various switches such as various switches 208, a solenoid such as a solenoid 209, and a motor. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage, and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 110 to 114 and the like.

The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251 and determines that a power failure (power cutoff, power supply cutoff) has occurred when this voltage becomes less than 22 volt. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, for a sufficient time for executing the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is configured to maintain a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 24).

The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting the RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing the backup data to the main control device 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. It transmits to the device 111.

<Electrical configuration of display control device 114>
Next, the electrical configuration of the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the display control device 114. The display control device 114 includes a display MPU 231, a work RAM 233, an image ROM 234, a VDP 237, an input / output port 238, and a bus line 240.

The audio lamp control device 113, the display MPU 231 and the work RAM 233, the image ROM 234, and the VDP 237 are connected to each other via the input / output port 238 via the bus line 240. Further, a third symbol display device 81 is connected to the VDP 237.

Even if the pachinko machine 10 is a different model in which the lottery probability of winning a special symbol and the number of prize balls paid out in one special symbol jackpot are different, the symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81. Since there are models with exactly the same configuration, the display control device 114 is made into a common component to reduce costs.

The display MPU 231 determines the content of the display effect in a predetermined period based on the command received from the voice lamp control device 113, and periodically transmits an internal command according to the determined display content to the VDP 237. Further, a display output voice command for outputting the voice corresponding to the display content from the speaker 226 to the voice lamp control device 113 is output to the voice lamp control device 113 based on a predetermined timing.

The VDP 237 reads necessary image data from the image ROM 234 in response to a command received from the display MPU 231 and creates drawing data at the update timing of each image using the read image data. Based on the created image data, the third symbol display device 81 is made to display an image corresponding to each update timing.

Specifically, the VDP 237 is a digital signal processor that draws an image and displays the drawn image on the third symbol display device 81 at a predetermined timing. The VDP 237 draws an image for one frame based on a drawing list (not shown) described later transmitted from the display MPU 231. The VDP237 performs the image drawing process for one frame and the image display process for one frame within the image display time for one frame (20 milliseconds in this embodiment) in the third symbol display device 81. Process in parallel.

The VDP237 transmits a vertical synchronization interrupt signal (hereinafter, referred to as “V interrupt signal”) to the display MPU 231 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of the image for one frame is completed. Each time the display MPU 231 detects this V interrupt signal, it executes a V interrupt process (see FIG. 36B) and instructs VDP237 to draw an image for the next one frame. In response to this instruction, the VDP 237 executes the drawing process of the image for the next one frame, and also executes the process of displaying the image developed by the drawing on the third symbol display device 81.

In this way, the display MPU 231 executes the V interrupt process in accordance with the V interrupt signal from the VDP 237, and gives a drawing instruction to the VDP 237. Therefore, the VDP 237 is used for the image drawing process and the display process interval (20 mm). Every second), an image drawing instruction can be received from the display MPU 231. Therefore, in VDP237, since the drawing instruction of the next image is not received at the stage where the drawing processing and the display processing of the image are not completed, the drawing of a new image is started or displayed during the drawing of the image. It is possible to prevent the image from being expanded in accordance with a new drawing instruction in the frame buffer in which the image information of the above is stored.

The work RAM 233 is a memory (storage device) in which various flags, counters, and the like used when the display MPU 231 performs display control based on a predetermined program (not shown) are set. A new command flag 233a, a confirmation display flag 233b, a demo display flag 233c, a timekeeping counter 233d, a display delay flag 233e, a voice delay counter 233f, and a display delay counter 233g are set in the work RAM 233, respectively.

The new command flag 233a is set to ON in S2202 of the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114 based on the reception of the command from the voice lamp control device 113. On the other hand, it is set to off in the process of S2502 in the display setting process (FIG. 33, S2102). The new command flag 233a is a flag that is set to off in the initial state when the power is turned on.

The confirmation display flag 233b is a timing for confirming and displaying the changing third symbol after the fluctuation time has elapsed, based on the display fluctuation pattern command (that is, the fluctuation pattern determined by the MPU 201 of the main controller 110). It is a flag indicating. It is set to ON in the process of S2514 of the display setting process (FIG. 33, S2102). On the other hand, it is set to off in the process of S2307 of the variation pattern command process (FIG. 31, S2205), which is executed after newly executing the process of starting the variation of the third symbol. In the initial state, it is a flag that is set to off.

The demo display flag 233c is a flag indicating that a demo display data table for displaying the demo screen on the third symbol display device 81 is set. When the confirmation display flag 233b is set to ON, it is set to ON in the process of S2519 of the display setting process (FIG. 33, S2102). On the other hand, it is set to off in the process of S2307 of the variation pattern command process (FIG. 31, S2205), which is executed after newly executing the process of starting the variation of the third symbol. In the initial state, it is a flag that is set to off.

The timekeeping counter 233d is a counter for measuring the fluctuation display time (dynamic display time) of the third symbol. The time data set in the variation display data table selected based on the variation pattern command for display is set in the process of the variation pattern command processing (FIG. 31, S2304). On the other hand, every time the display setting process (FIG. 33, S2102), which is one of the V interrupt processes (FIGS. 29 (a) and S2100) executed every 20 ms, is executed, 1 is subtracted in the process of S2508. The time data set in the timekeeping counter 233d is set as time data indicating that 20 ms has elapsed by subtracting one.

The display delay flag 233e is the operation of the driving accessory 800 in the effect content related to the driving accessory 800 driven on the front side of the third symbol display device 81 and the display mode displayed on the third symbol display device 81. It is a flag indicating that the timing does not match the display mode. Specifically, when the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 outputs the display output voice command of the display mode related to the drive accessory 800 to the voice lamp control device 113, the drive accessory 800 is predetermined. If it is not the position (protruding position in the present embodiment), it is determined that the display control device 114 has received the display delay command output from the voice lamp control device 113 to the display control device 114, and the command determination process (FIG. 30, FIG. It is set to ON in the process of S2209 of S2101). On the other hand, the delay time (200 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed in the process of S2604 of the voice command setting process (FIGS. 35 (a) and S2507) which is one of the display setting processes (FIGS. 33 and S2102). Based on, it is set to off. In the initial state, it is a flag that is set to off.

The voice delay counter 233f is a counter for measuring the delay time from when the display delay flag 233e is set to on until the voice command is output. It is a counter value that is added one by one on condition that the display delay flag 233e is on in the process of S2602 of the voice command setting process (FIG. 35, S2507). Every time 1 is added, it indicates that 20 ms has passed. In the present embodiment, when the value of the voice delay counter 233f becomes 10 (that is, 200 ms), it is determined that the delay time has elapsed (FIG. 35, S2603: Yes). .. It should be noted that, based on the determination that the delay time (200 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the initial value is reset to 0 in the process of S2604 (see FIG. 35).

The display delay counter 233g is a counter for measuring a delay time for delaying the timing of displaying the display mode related to the driving accessory 800 after the display delay flag 233e is set to ON. In the process of S2702 of the pointer update process (FIG. 34, S2505), which is one process in the display setting process (FIG. 33, S2102), the addition is added one by one on condition that the display delay flag 233e is on. Every time 1 is added, it indicates that 20 ms has passed. In the present embodiment, when the value of the display delay counter 233g becomes 10 (that is, 200 ms), it is determined that the delay time has elapsed (FIG. 34, S2703: Yes). .. In addition, based on the determination that the delay time (200 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed, the initial value is reset to 0 in the process of S2704 (see FIG. 34).

The image ROM 234 has a variable display data table 234a, a definite display data table 234b, a demo display data table 234c, and a warning image flag 234d, which are display data tables in which display data to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set. It is set.

As the variation display data table 234a, which is a display data table for variation effect, for example, if there are 32 patterns of variation effect to be set, one table is prepared for one variation effect pattern, for a total of 32 tables.

The definite display data table 234b is a display data table in which display data for definitely displaying the third symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is set. The symbols to be confirmed and displayed are set based on the confirmed symbols (outlier symbols, hit symbols) selected in advance.

The demo display data table 234c is a display data table in which display data of the demo display screen to be displayed when the variation display of the third symbol is not performed for a predetermined time or longer is set in the third symbol display device 81.

The warning image data table 234d is a display data table in which various error notification images displayed by the third symbol display device 81 are set. One table is set according to the type of error command output from the voice lamp control device 113.

Each display data table is displayed at the time corresponding to the address represented by the time (20 milliseconds in the present embodiment) in which the image for one frame is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 as one unit. It defines in detail the content (drawing content) of the image for one frame to be done.

In the drawing content, the type of sprite is specified for each sprite that is a display object that constitutes an image for one frame, and the display position coordinates, enlargement ratio, rotation angle, and translucency are specified according to the type of sprite. Drawing information for causing the third symbol display device 81 to draw a sprite, such as a value, α blending information, color information, and filter designation information, is defined.

<Communication method between voice lamp control device 113 and display control device 114>
The voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are connected so as to be able to communicate with each other. Specifically, the voice lamp control device 113 outputs a command to the display control device 114 with eight dedicated signal lines for outputting a command, and the display control device 114 outputs a command to the voice lamp control device 113. Eight dedicated signal lines are connected to each.

Further, as a modification, as a configuration in which serial communication is performed with each other, a configuration in which commands are transmitted to each other by connecting to each other with one signal line may be used.

Further, it may be configured so that it can be connected by eight signal lines so that it can be determined from which control device the signal comes from depending on the type of command.

Further, the sound source ROM 241 is provided in the voice lamp control device 113, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound source ROM 241 may be provided in the display control device 114. In such a configuration, the display control device 114 transmits an audio output signal synchronized with the display timing, and also outputs sound source data. In such a configuration, signal lines for outputting sound source data may be individually provided and output. With such a configuration, the voice lamp control device 113 can be easily configured, and the cost of the pachinko machine 10 can be suppressed.

<About various processes executed by MPU201 of the main controller 110>
Next, each control process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 to 21. The processing of the MPU 201 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on, a main process that is executed after the start-up process, and a timer that is started periodically (at intervals of 2 msec in this embodiment). There are an interrupt process and an NMI interrupt process that is activated by inputting a power failure signal SG1 to the NMI terminal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process are first described, and then the start-up process is performed. And the main process will be explained.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The timer interrupt process is, for example, a periodic process executed every 2 milliseconds. In the timer interrupt process, first, the process of reading various winning switches is executed (S101). That is, the state of various switches connected to the main control device 110 is read, the state of the switch is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

Next, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S102). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203. Similarly, the second initial value random number counter CINI2 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (239 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0 and the updated value of the second initial value random number counter CINI2. Is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Further, the first hit random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second hit random number counter C4 are updated (S103). Specifically, the first per random number counter C1, the first per type counter C2, the stop type selection counter C3, and the second per random number counter C4 are each added by 1, and their counter values are the maximum values (in the present embodiment). When it reaches 299, 99, 99, 239), it clears to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

Next, a process for displaying on the first symbol display device 37 and a special symbol variation process for setting a variation pattern of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are executed (S104), and then a special symbol variation process is executed (S104). The start winning process associated with winning the first ball opening 64 (starting winning) is executed (S105). The details of the special symbol variation process and the start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.

After the start winning process is executed, the normal symbol variation process, which is a process for displaying on the second symbol display device 83, is executed (S106), and the through gate is passed along with the passage of the ball at the second entry port 67. The process is executed (S107). The details of the normal symbol variation processing and the through gate passing processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 14. After executing the through-gate passage process, the launch control process is executed (S108), and other processes that should be executed periodically are executed (S109) to end the timer interrupt process. In the launch control process, the ball is launched on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the launch is not operated. It is a process of determining on / off of. The main control device 110 instructs the launch control device 112 to launch the ball when the launch of the ball is on.

Next, the special symbol variation processing (S104) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing this special symbol variation processing (S104). This special symbol variation processing (S104) is executed in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13), and the variation display of the special symbol (first symbol) performed by the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device. This is a process for controlling the variation display of the third symbol performed in 81.

In this special symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently in the jackpot (S201). Among the special symbol jackpots, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the jackpot of the special symbol is in progress (S201: Yes), this process is terminated as it is.

Unless the special symbol is in the jackpot (S201: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202), and the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing. If not (S202: No), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number of times the variable display is held in the special symbol N) is acquired (S203). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is larger than 0 (S204), and if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is 0 (S204: No), this process ends as it is.

On the other hand, if the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is not 0 (S204: Yes), the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is subtracted by 1 (S205) and changed by calculation. A hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c is set (S206). The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) to be executed later by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c from the hold ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol hold ball number counter 223a of the RAM 223. ..

After setting the hold ball number command by the process of S206, the data stored in the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a is shifted (S207). In the process of S207, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the first symbol display device 37 executes a special symbol variation start process for starting the variation display (S208). The special symbol change start processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the process of S202, if the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is changing (S202: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 has elapsed. (S209). The fluctuation time of the fluctuation display executed by the first symbol display device 37 is determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation type counter CS1 (determined according to the fluctuation pattern command), and this fluctuation time. If (S209: No) has not elapsed, this process ends.

On the other hand, in the process of S209, if the fluctuation time of the variable display being executed has elapsed (S209: Yes), the display mode corresponding to the stop symbol of the first symbol display device 37 is set (S210). The stop symbol is set in advance by the special symbol variation start process (S208) described later with reference to FIG. When this special symbol change start process is executed, a special symbol lottery is performed based on the values of various counters stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a. More specifically, whether or not it is a big hit of a special symbol is determined according to the value of the random number counter C1 per first, and if it is a big hit of a special symbol, it depends on the value of the first hit type counter C2. It is decided whether it will be a jackpot A or a jackpot B.

In the present embodiment, when the jackpot A is reached, the blue LED is turned on in the first symbol display device 37, and when the jackpot B is reached, the red LED is turned on. If it is off, the red LED and the green LED are turned on. The display of each LED is turned off when the next fluctuation display is started, but it may be turned on only for a few seconds after the fluctuation is stopped.

After the processing of S210 is completed, when the variation display being executed by the first symbol display device 37 is started, the lottery result (current lottery result) of the special symbol performed by the special symbol variation start processing is displayed. It is determined whether the special symbol is a big hit (S211). If the result of this lottery is a jackpot of a special symbol (S211: Yes), it is determined what type of jackpot is among the jackpots of the special symbol (big hit A, jackpot B) (S212), and the jackpot type is jackpot A. If so, a jackpot corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is set (S213). If the jackpot type is jackpot B, 100 is set in the time saving / medium counter 203e, and the jackpot corresponding to the 16R normal jackpot is set (S214). Then, the start of the jackpot of the special symbol is set (S215), and this process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when a new special symbol jackpot is reached, the time reduction period of the normal symbol (the duration of the "normal symbol time reduction state") is set according to the jackpot type of the new special symbol. .. Therefore, if a new special symbol jackpot is reached during the duration of the "normal symbol time reduction state", the time reduction period of the normal symbol after the end of the new special symbol jackpot is set according to the new jackpot type. Therefore, the time saving period of the normal symbol that remained before the new jackpot becomes invalid.

In the process of S211 if the result of the lottery this time is out of the special symbol (S211: No), it is determined whether the value of the time saving medium counter 203e is 1 or more (S216), and the value of the time saving medium counter 203e is 1. If the above is the case (S216: Yes), the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is subtracted by 1 (S217), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 0 (S216: No), the processing of S217 is skipped and this processing is terminated.

Next, the special symbol variation start processing (S208) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation start processing (S208). This special symbol change start process (S208) is a process executed in the special symbol change process (see FIG. 14) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is an execution area of the special symbol hold ball storage area 203a. Based on the values of various counters stored in, a lottery (win / fail judgment) of "big hit of special symbol" or "missing of special symbol" is performed, and the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are used. This is a process for determining the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect.

In the special symbol fluctuation start processing, first, each value of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 stored in the execution area of the special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is acquired. (S301).

Next, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a high probability state (during probability change) (S302). When in the high-probability gaming state (S302: Yes), the lottery result is acquired based on the special symbol jackpot random number table (not shown) for the high-probability time (S303).

In the process of S303, the lottery result of whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot is acquired based on the value of the first hit random number counter C1 acquired in the process of S301 and the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability. Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared with the 30 random number values stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for high probability one by one. As described above, as the random number value that becomes the jackpot of the special symbol, "4,11,28,38,45,52,64,78,83,99,106,112,122,134,140,151,168" , 176,183,197,207,218,222,231,249,256,263,270,285,299 ", and the value of the random number counter C1 per first and these hits If the random number value matches, it is determined that the special symbol is a big hit. After obtaining the lottery result of the special symbol, the process proceeds to S305.

On the other hand, in the processing of S302, when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state) (S302: No), the value of the first random number counter C1 acquired in the processing of S301 and the value for the low-probability time are used. Based on the special symbol jackpot random number table, the lottery result of whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot is acquired (S304). Specifically, the value of the first random number counter C1 is compared with the random number value of 3 stored in the special symbol jackpot random number table for low probability one by one. Three random numbers "7,107,282" are set as the big hit random numbers of the special symbol, and when the value of the first hit random number counter C1 and the random number values to be hits match. , Judged as a big hit of a special symbol. After obtaining the lottery result of the special symbol, the process proceeds to S306.

Then, it is determined whether the lottery result of the special symbol acquired by the processing of S303 or S304 is a jackpot of the special symbol (S305), and if it is determined to be a jackpot of the special symbol (S305: Yes). The display mode (lighting state of the LED 37a) of the first symbol display device 37 is set according to the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) (S306). Further, the jackpot type (big hit A, jackpot B) is set as the stop type so that the stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is stopped and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit is determined (S307). When the variation pattern is set in the process of S307, the variation time (display time) of the variation effect in the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the third symbol display device 81 stops at the jackpot symbol. The fluctuation time of the symbol is determined. At this time, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the fluctuation of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is based on the value of the variation type counter CS1 from the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Determine the pattern (variation time). The relationship between the numerical value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 and the fluctuation time is defined in advance by the fluctuation pattern table 202a (see FIG. 11).

For example, as the variation pattern for disconnection, various types of "disengagement", "normal reach deviation", various "super reach deviation", and "special reach deviation" are defined. Various "probability change jackpot normal reach", "probability variation jackpot super reach", and "probability variation jackpot special reach" are defined as fluctuation patterns for jackpot A, and various "normal jackpot normal reach" are defined as fluctuation patterns for jackpot B. , "Normal jackpot super reach" and "Normal jackpot special reach" are stipulated.

In the process of S305, when it is determined that the special symbol is out of alignment (S305: No), the display mode at the time of deviation is set (S308). In the process of S308, the display mode of the first symbol display device 37 is set to the display mode corresponding to the out-of-order symbol.

Next, the fluctuation pattern at the time of disconnection is determined from the fluctuation pattern table 202a shown in FIG. 11 (S309). Here, the display time of the first symbol display device 37 is set, and the fluctuation time of the third symbol until the third symbol display device 81 stops at the off symbol is determined. At this time, similarly to the processing of S307, the value of the variation type counter CS1 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 203 is confirmed, and the variation pattern of the symbol variation such as normal reach and super reach is confirmed based on the value of the variation type counter CS1. Determine (variation time).

When the process of S307 or the process of S309 is completed, next, a variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the variation pattern determined by the process of S307 or the process of S309 is set (S310). A stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type (stop type at the time of a big hit) is set (S311). These fluctuation pattern commands and stop type commands are stored in a ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and these commands are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113 in the process of S1001 of the main process (FIG. 21). To. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the stop type command as it is to the display control device 114. When the processing of S312 is completed, the process returns to the special symbol variation processing.

Next, for convenience of explanation, first, the start winning information processing (S105) will be described, and then the delay look-ahead processing (S105) will be described. First, the start winning process (S105) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this start winning process (S105). This start winning process (S105) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), determines whether or not there is a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64, and when there is a starting winning. , The process for holding the value indicated by the various random number counters and the process for executing the pre-reading of the lottery result in the special symbol from the values indicated by the various held random number counters.

When the start winning process is executed, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has won a prize (starting prize) in the first ball opening 64 (S401). Here, the ball entering the first ball entry port 64 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has won the first ball opening 64 (S401: Yes), the value of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c (the number of times the variable display is held in the special symbol N) is acquired (S402). .. Then, it is determined whether or not the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S403).

Then, whether or not there is a prize in the first ball slot 64 (S401: No), or even if there is a prize in the first ball slot 64, the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball number counter 203c is less than 4. If not (S403: No), the process proceeds to S415. On the other hand, if there is a prize in the first ball opening 64 (S401: Yes) and the value (N) of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c is less than 4 (S403: Yes), the number of special symbol reserved balls The value (N) of the counter 203c is added by 1 (S404). Then, a hold ball number command indicating the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c changed by the calculation is set (S405).

The reserved ball count command set here is stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203, and is executed in the external output process (S1001) of the main process (see FIG. 21) to be executed later by the MPU 201. , Is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. When the voice lamp control device 113 receives the hold ball number command, the voice lamp control device 113 extracts the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c from the hold ball number command, and stores the extracted value in the special symbol hold ball number counter 223a of the RAM 223. ..

After setting the hold ball number command by the processing of S405, the values of the first random number counter C1, the first hit type counter C2, and the stop type selection counter C3 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt processing described above are set to RAM 203. The special symbol holding ball storage area 203a is stored in the first free holding area (holding first area to holding fourth area) (S406). In the process of S406, the value of the special symbol hold ball counter 203c is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the normal symbol variation processing (S106) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing this normal symbol variation processing (S106). This normal symbol variation process (S106) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), and is associated with the variation display of the second symbol performed by the second symbol display device 83 and the first ball slot 64. This is a process for controlling the opening time of the electric accessory.

In this normal symbol variation processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol (second symbol) is currently being hit (S601). As for the hitting of the normal symbol (second symbol), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory attached to the first entry port 64 is performed while the display indicating the hit is being made on the second symbol display device 83. Includes being in the middle of being. As a result of the determination, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is hit (S601: Yes), the present process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, if the normal symbol (second symbol) is not hit (S601: No), it is determined whether or not the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602), and the second symbol display device If the display mode of 83 is not changing (S602: No), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S603). Next, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is larger than 0 (S604), and if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 0 (S604: No), this process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is not 0 (S604: Yes), the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is subtracted by 1 (S605).

Next, the data stored in the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b is shifted (S606). In the process of S606, the data stored in the hold 1st area to the hold 4th area of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203b is sequentially shifted to the execution area side. More specifically, within each area, such as hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → hold 1st area, hold 3rd area → hold 2nd area, hold 4th area → hold 3rd area, and so on. Shift the data. After shifting the data, the value of the second random number counter C4 stored in the execution area of the normal symbol holding ball storage area 203b is acquired (S607).

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter 203e of the RAM 203 is 1 or more (S608). The time saving medium counter 203e is a counter indicating whether or not the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving medium counter 203e is 1 or more, the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. If the value of the time saving counter 203e is 0, it indicates that the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol.

When the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 1 or more (S608: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is currently being hit (S609). Among the special symbol jackpots, the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81 are displaying the special symbol jackpot (including during the special symbol jackpot game), and the special symbol. This includes the middle of a predetermined time after the jackpot game is completed. As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S609: Yes), the process proceeds to S611. In the present embodiment, during the big hit of the special symbol, the lottery of the ordinary symbol is less likely to be a hit. This is because the player hits the ball in an attempt to win the special winning opening 65a during the jackpot of the special symbol (that is, during the special gaming state), so that the electric accessory attached to the first entry opening 64 is released. This is to prevent the ball trying to win the special winning opening 65a from entering the first winning opening 64 as much as possible. Since the special winning opening 65a is provided immediately below the first entry opening 64, even if the ball is suppressed from entering the first entry opening 64 during the jackpot of the special symbol, the first winning opening 65a is provided. Many balls enter the ball entry port 64. As a result, in most cases, the number of reserved balls for the first entry port 64 becomes the maximum (4 times) while the pachinko machine 10 is in the special gaming state.

In the processing of S609, if the special symbol is not in the jackpot (S609: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the special symbol jackpot and the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. Based on the value of the second hit random number counter C4 and the random number table per normal symbol for high probability, the lottery result of whether or not the normal symbol is hit is acquired (S610). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for high probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5-204", it is determined that the hit is a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0-4,205-239", it is determined. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 8B).

In the process of S608, when the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 0 (S608: No), the process proceeds to the process of S611. In the processing of S611, the pachinko machine 10 is in the big hit of the special symbol, or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, so that the value of the second random number counter C4 acquired in the processing of S607 is low. Based on the random number table per ordinary symbol for probability time, the lottery result of whether or not the ordinary symbol is won is acquired (S611). Specifically, the value of the second random number counter C4 is compared with the random number value stored in the random number table per ordinary symbol for low probability. As described above, if the value of the second hit type counter C4 is in the range of "5-28", it is determined that the hit is a normal symbol, and if it is in the range of "0-4, 29-239", it is determined. It is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (see FIG. 8B).

Next, it is determined whether the lottery result of the ordinary symbol acquired by the processing of S610 or S611 is a hit of the ordinary symbol (S612), and if it is determined to be a hit of the ordinary symbol (S612: Yes). , The display mode at the time of hit is set (S613). In the process of S613, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol “◯” is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol).

Then, it is determined whether the value of the time saving medium counter 203e is 1 or more (S614), and if the value of the time saving medium counter 203e is 1 or more (S614: Yes), the special symbol is currently being hit. Whether or not it is determined (S615). As a result of the determination, if the special symbol is a big hit (S615: Yes), the process proceeds to S617. In the present embodiment, during the jackpot of the special symbol, in order to prevent the ball from entering the first entrance 64 as much as possible, even if the ball hits the normal symbol, it is the same as the case where the normal symbol is missed. The number of times the electric accessory is opened and the opening time are set.

In the processing of S615, if the special symbol is not in the jackpot (S615: No), the pachinko machine 10 is not in the special symbol jackpot and the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal symbol time saving state. The opening period of the electric accessory associated with 64 is set to 1 second, the number of times of opening is set to 2 (S616), and the process proceeds to S619. In the process of S614, when the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 0 (S614: No), the process proceeds to the process of S617. In the processing of S617, since the pachinko machine 10 is in the jackpot of the special symbol or the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state of the normal symbol, the opening period of the electric accessory attached to the first entrance 64 is set to 0. . In addition to setting to 2 seconds, the number of times of opening is set to 1 (S617), and the process proceeds to S619.

In the process of S612, when it is determined that the normal symbol is out of alignment (S612: No), the display mode at the time of deviation is set (S618). In the process of S618, after the variation display in the second symbol display device 83 is completed, the symbol "x" is set to be lit and displayed as the stop symbol (second symbol). When the setting of the display mode at the time of disconnection is completed, the process proceeds to S619.

In the process of S619, it is determined whether the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 1 or more (S619), and if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 1 or more (S619: Yes), the variation in the second symbol display device 83. The display fluctuation time is set to 3 seconds (S620), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the time saving / medium counter 203e is 0 (S619: No), the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display in the second symbol display device 83 is set to 30 seconds (S621), and this process is terminated. In this way, except during the jackpot of the special symbol, when the normal symbol has a high probability, the variable display time is very short, "30 seconds → 3 seconds", as compared with the low probability of the normal symbol. Since the release period of the first entry port 64 is very long, "0.2 seconds x 1 time → 1 second x 2 times", the ball can easily enter the first entry port 64.

In the process of S602, if the display mode of the second symbol display device 83 is changing (S602: Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the variation display executed by the second symbol display device 83 has elapsed. (S622). The fluctuation time here is a time preset by the process of S620 or the process of S621 before the variation display is started in the second symbol display device 83.

In the process of S622, if the fluctuation time has not elapsed (S622: No), this process ends. On the other hand, in the process of S622, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display being executed has elapsed (S622: Yes), the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set (S623). In the process of S623, if the lottery of ordinary symbols is a win and the display mode is set by the process of S613, the "○" symbol as the second symbol stops at the second symbol display device 83. It is set to be displayed (lit up). On the other hand, if the lottery of the normal symbol is removed and the display mode is set by the process of S618, the "x" symbol as the second symbol is stopped and displayed (lights up) on the second symbol display device 83. Is set to be displayed). When the stop display is set by the process of S623, when the second symbol display update process (see S1007) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next, the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 is displayed. When the process is completed, the stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed (lit) on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set in the process of S613 or the process of S618.

Next, when the variable display being executed by the second symbol display device 83 is started, is the lottery result of the normal symbol (current lottery result) performed by the normal symbol variation process a hit of the normal symbol? Is determined (S624). If the result of the lottery this time is a hit of a normal symbol (S624: Yes), the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory attached to the first ball entry port 64 is set (S625), and this process is completed. When the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625, the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is executed when the electric accessory opening / closing process (see S1005) of the main process (see FIG. 21) is executed next. Is started, and the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the process of S616 or the process of S617 are completed. On the other hand, in the process of S624, if the result of the lottery this time is out of the normal symbol (S624: No), the process of S625 is skipped and the present process is terminated.

Next, the through-gate passage process (S107) executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing this through gate passing process (S107). This through gate passage process (S107) is executed in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), determines whether or not the ball has passed through the second entry port 67, and if the ball has passed, the ball has passed. This is a process for acquiring and holding the value indicated by the second random number counter C4.

In the through gate passing process, first, it is determined whether or not the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (S701). Here, the passage of the ball at the second entry port 67 is detected over three timer interrupt processes. Then, when it is determined that the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (S701: Yes), the value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d (the number of times the variable display is held in the normal symbol M) is acquired (S702). .. Then, it is determined whether or not the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than the upper limit value (4 in this embodiment) (S703).

Whether the ball has passed through the second entry port 67 (S701: No), or even if the ball has passed through the second entry port 67, the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is 4. If it is not less than (S703: No), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ball passes through the second entry port 67 (S701: Yes) and the value (M) of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter 203d is less than 4 (S703: Yes), the number of normal symbol reserved balls The value (M) of the counter 203d is added by 1 (S704). Then, the value of the second random number counter C4 updated in S103 of the timer interrupt processing described above is first among the free hold areas (hold 1st area to hold 4th area) of the normal symbol hold ball storage area 203b of the RAM 203. It is stored in the area of (S705), and this process is terminated. In the process of S705, the value of the normal symbol hold ball counter 203d is referred to, and if the value is 0, the hold first area is set as the first area. Similarly, if the value is 1, the reserved second area is set as the first area, if the value is 2, the reserved third area is set, and if the value is 3, the held fourth area is set as the first area.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. The NMI interrupt process is a process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt processing, the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 to the NMI terminal of the MPU 201 in the main control device 110. Then, the MPU 201 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt processing, stores the power interruption occurrence information in the RAM 203 (S801) as a setting of the power interruption occurrence information, and ends the NMI interrupt processing. To do.

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

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, a start-up process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 when the power is turned on to the main control device 110 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started by resetting when the power is turned on. In the start-up process, first, the initial setting process associated with the power-on is executed (S901). For example, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. Next, a weight process (1 second in this embodiment) is executed in order to wait for the control device on the sub side (peripheral control device such as the voice lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111) to be in an operable state. (S902). Then, the access of the RAM 203 is permitted (S903).

After that, it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) provided in the power supply device 115 is turned on (S904), and if it is turned on (S904: Yes), the process shifts to S912. On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), it is determined whether or not the power cutoff occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905), and if it is not stored (S905: No). Since there is a possibility that the process at the time of the previous power cutoff did not end normally, the process is also shifted to S912 in this case as well.

If the power failure occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S905: Yes), the RAM determination value is calculated (S906), and if the calculated RAM determination value is not normal (S907: No), that is, the calculated RAM If the determination value does not match the RAM determination value saved when the power is cut off, the backed up data has been destroyed, and the process is shifted to S912 even in such a case. As will be described later in the process of S1014 in FIG. 21, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 203. Instead of this RAM determination value, the effectiveness of the backup may be determined based on whether or not the keyword written in the predetermined area of the RAM 203 is correctly saved.

In the process of S912, a payout initialization command is transmitted to initialize the payout control device 111 which is a control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side (S912). Upon receiving this payout initialization command, the payout control device 111 clears an area (work area) other than the stack area of the RAM 213, sets an initial value, and is ready to start payout control of the game ball. After transmitting the payout initialization command, the main control device 110 executes the initialization process (S913, S914) of the RAM 203.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when the RAM data is initialized when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 122. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 122 is pressed during the start-up process, the RAM initialization process (S913, S914) is executed. Similarly, when the power failure occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.), the initialization process (S913, S914) of the RAM 203 is executed in the same manner. .. In the RAM initialization process (S913, S914), the used area of the RAM 203 is cleared to 0 (S913), and then the initial value of the RAM 203 is set (S914). After executing the initialization process of the RAM 203, the process proceeds to the process of S910.

On the other hand, if the RAM erase switch 122 is not turned on (S904: No), the power failure occurrence information is stored (S905: Yes), and the RAM determination value (checksum value, etc.) is normal ( S907: Yes), the information on the occurrence of the power failure is cleared while holding the data backed up in the RAM 203 (S908). Next, a payout return command at the time of power recovery for returning the control device (peripheral control device) on the sub side to the gaming state when the drive power is cut off is transmitted (S909), and the process proceeds to S910. When the payout control device 111 receives the payout return command, the payout control device 111 is in a state where the payout control of the game ball can be started while holding the data stored in the RAM 213.

In the process of S910, the effect permission command is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are permitted to execute various effects. Next, the interrupt is permitted (S911), and the process proceeds to the main process described later.

Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the main process executed by the MPU 201 in the main control device 110 after the above-mentioned start-up process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing this main process. In this main process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, each process of S1001 to S1007 is executed as a periodic process having a cycle of 4 ms, and the counter update process of S1010 and S1011 is executed in the remaining time.

In the main process, first, during the execution of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 13), the output data such as commands stored in the ring buffer for command transmission provided in the RAM 203 is sent to each control device (periphery) on the sub side. The external output process to be transmitted to the control device) is executed (S1001). Specifically, the presence or absence of the winning detection information detected by the switch reading process of S101 in the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 13) is determined, and if there is the winning detection information, the number of acquired balls corresponds to the payout control device 111. Send a prize ball command. Further, the hold ball number command set in the special symbol variation process (see FIG. 14) and the start winning process (see FIG. 16) is transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. Further, by this external output processing, the variation pattern command, the stop type command, and the like necessary for the variation display of the third symbol by the third symbol display device 81 are transmitted to the voice lamp control device 113. In addition, when launching a ball, a ball launch signal is transmitted to the launch control device 112.

Next, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS1 is updated (S1002). Specifically, the variation type counter CS1 is added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (198 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the update value of the variation type counter CS1 is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 203.

When the update of the variable type counter CS1 is completed, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 111 are read (S1003), and then, when the special symbol is in the jackpot state, the jackpot effect is executed or variable. A jackpot control process for opening or closing the specific winning opening (large opening opening) 65a of the winning device 65 is executed (S1004). In the jackpot control process, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for each round in the jackpot state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the specific winning opening 65a has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of balls have won in the specific winning opening 65a. Then, when any of these conditions is satisfied, the specific winning opening 65a is closed. The opening and closing of the specific winning opening 65a is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds. In the present embodiment, the jackpot control process (S1004) is executed in the main process, but it may be executed in the timer interrupt process.

Next, the electric accessory opening / closing process for controlling the opening / closing of the electric accessory associated with the first ball entry port 64 is executed (S1005). In the electric accessory opening / closing process, when the opening / closing control start of the electric accessory is set by the process of S625 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the opening / closing control of the electric accessory is started. The opening / closing control of the electric accessory is continued until the opening time and the number of times of opening set in the processing of S616 or the processing of S617 in the normal symbol variation processing are completed.

Next, the first symbol display update process for updating the display of the first symbol display device 37 is executed (S1006). In the first symbol display update process, when a variation pattern is set by the process of S308 or the process of S310 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15), the variation display according to the variation pattern is displayed in the first symbol display. Start at device 37. In the present embodiment, among the LEDs 37a of the first symbol display device 37, from the start of the fluctuation until the fluctuation time elapses, for example, if the currently lit LED is red, the red LED is turned off. At the same time, turn on the green LED, if the green LED is on, turn off the green LED and turn on the blue LED, and if the blue LED is on, turn off the blue LED. At the same time, turn on the red LED.

The main process is executed every 4 milliseconds, but if the LED lighting color is changed each time the main process is executed, the player cannot confirm the change in the LED lighting color. Therefore, a counter (not shown) is counted by 1 each time the main process is executed so that the player can confirm the change in the lighting color of the LED, and when the counter reaches 100, the LED is displayed. Change the lighting color of. That is, the lighting color of the LED is changed every 0.4 s. The value of the counter is reset to 0 when the lighting color of the LED is changed.

Further, in the first symbol display update process, when the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of S308 or the process of S310 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15) ends, the first symbol display device The change display executed in 37 is terminated, and the stop symbol (first symbol) is displayed as the first symbol in the display mode set by the process of S307 or the process of S309 of the special symbol variation start process (see FIG. 15). A stop display (lighting display) is displayed on the device 37.

Next, the second symbol display update process for updating the display of the second symbol display device 83 is executed (S1007). In the second symbol display update process, when the variation time of the second symbol is set by the process of S620 or the process of S621 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the variation display is started on the second symbol display device 83. To do. As a result, in the second symbol display device 83, variable display is performed in which the “◯” symbol and the “x” symbol as the second symbol are alternately lit. Further, in the second symbol display update process, when the stop display of the second symbol display device 83 is set by the process of S623 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17), the second symbol display device 83 is executed. The stop symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 in the display mode set by the process of S613 or the process of S618 of the normal symbol variation process (see FIG. 17) after ending the variable display (see FIG. 17). Lighting display).

After that, it is determined whether or not the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1008), and if the power outage occurrence information is not stored in the RAM 203 (S1008: No), the power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 SG1 is not output and the power supply is not cut off. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next main process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1009). If the predetermined time has already passed (S1009: Yes), the process is shifted to S1001, and each process after S1001 described above is repeatedly executed.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the main process this time (S1009: No), the first is within the period until the predetermined time is reached, that is, within the remaining time until the next main process is executed. 1 The initial value random number counter CINI1, the second initial value random number counter CINI2, and the variation type counter CS1 are repeatedly updated (S1010, S1011).

First, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are updated (S1010). Specifically, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are added by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (299, 239 in this embodiment), it is cleared to 0. .. Then, the updated values of the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 203, respectively. Next, the variation type counter CS1 is updated by the same method as the process of S1002 (S1011).

Here, since the execution time of each process of S1001 to S1007 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next main process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 using the remaining time, the first initial value random number counter CINI1 and the second initial value random number counter CINI2 (that is, , The initial value of the first random number counter C1 and the initial value of the second random number counter C4) can be updated at random, and similarly, the variation type counter CS1 can also be updated at random.

Further, in the process of S1008, if the power outage occurrence information is stored in the RAM 203 (S1008: Yes), the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the power is turned off, and the power failure signal SG1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. As a result, since the NMI interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 has been executed, the process when the power is cut off after S1012 is executed. First, the occurrence of each interrupt process is prohibited (S1012), and a power off command indicating that the power is cut off is issued to other control devices (peripheral control devices such as the payout control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113). Is transmitted (S1013). Then, the RAM determination value is calculated, the value is saved (S1014), the access of the RAM 203 is prohibited (S1015), and the infinite loop is continued until the power supply is completely shut off and the process cannot be executed. Here, the RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value in the backed up stack area and work area of the RAM 203.

The processing of S1008 is performed at the end of a series of processing corresponding to the state change of the game performed in S1001 to S1007, or at the end of one cycle of the processing of S1010 and S1011 performed within the remaining time. It is running. Therefore, in the main process of the main control device 110, the power off occurrence information is confirmed at the timing when each setting is completed. Therefore, when returning from the power cut state, the process is performed after the start-up process is completed. It can be started from the process of S1001. That is, the process can be started from the process of S1001 as in the case of being initialized in the start-up process. Therefore, in the process when the power is cut off, the stack pointer is used in the initial setting process (S901) without saving the contents of each register used by the MPU 201 to the stack area or saving the value of the stack pointer. By setting a predetermined value (initial value), the process of S1001 can be started. Therefore, the control load of the main control device 110 can be reduced, and accurate control can be performed without the main control device 110 malfunctioning or running out of control.

<Control processing executed by MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 22 to 27, each control process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. The processing of the MPU 221 is roughly divided into a start-up process that is started when the power is turned on and a main process that is executed after the start-up process.

First, with reference to FIG. 22, the start-up process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing this start-up process. This start-up process is started when the power is turned on.

When the start-up process is executed, first, the initial setting process associated with the power-on is executed (S1201). Specifically, a predetermined value is set in the stack pointer. After that, depending on whether or not the power-off processing flag is turned on, the power-off processing of S1316 (see FIG. 23) is caused by a momentary voltage drop (instantaneous power failure, so-called "instantaneous power failure") in this startup processing. ) Is started in the middle of execution (S1202). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the power cutoff command from the main control device 110 (see S1313 in FIG. 23), the voice lamp control device 113 executes the power cutoff process of S1316. The power off processing flag is turned on before the power off processing is executed, and the power off processing flag is turned off after the power off processing is completed. Therefore, whether or not the power off processing of S1316 is in the middle of execution can be determined by the state of the power off processing flag.

If the power off processing flag is off (S1202: No), the start-up process this time is started after the power is completely cut off, or after a momentary power failure occurs and the power is turned off in S1316. It was started after the execution of the process was completed, or it was started by resetting only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110) due to noise or the like. is there. Therefore, in these cases, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1203).

Confirmation of data corruption in RAM 223 is performed as follows. That is, data as a keyword of "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 by the processing of S1206. Therefore, the data stored in the specific area can be checked, and if the data is "55AAh", there is no data corruption in the RAM 223, and conversely, if it is not "55AAh", the data corruption in the RAM 223 can be confirmed. If the data corruption of the RAM 223 is confirmed (S1203: Yes), the process proceeds to S1204 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started. On the other hand, if data corruption in RAM 223 is not confirmed (S1203: No), the process proceeds to S1208.

If the start-up process is started after the power is completely cut off, the keyword "55AAh" is not stored in the specific area of the RAM 223 (the memory of the RAM 223 is lost due to the power off). (From), it is determined that the data of RAM223 is destroyed (S1203: Yes), and the process proceeds to S1204. On the other hand, the start-up process this time was started after the execution of the power-off process of S1316 was completed after a momentary power failure occurred, or was reset only to the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 due to noise or the like. Since the keyword "55AAh" is stored in the specific area of the RAM 223, the data of the RAM 223 is determined to be normal (S1203: No), and the data shifts to S1208.

If the power off processing flag is on (S1202: Yes), the start-up process this time is after a momentary power failure occurs, and during the execution of the power off process of S1316, the voice lamp control device 113 The MPU 221 of the above was reset and started. In such a case, the storage state of the RAM 223 is not always correct because the power off processing is being executed. Therefore, in such a case, the control cannot be continued, so the process is shifted to S1204 and the initialization of the RAM 223 is started.

In the process of S1204, the storage area of the entire range of the RAM 223 is checked (S1204). As a check method, first, "0FFh" is written for each byte, and it is read for each byte to check whether or not it is "0FFh", and if it is "0FFh", it is determined to be normal. Such writing and confirmation for each byte is performed in the order of "0FFh", then "55h", "0AAh", and "00h". By this read / write check of RAM 223, all the storage areas of RAM 223 are cleared to 0.

If it is determined that the read / write check is normal for all the storage areas of the RAM 223 (S1205: Yes), the keyword "55AAh" is written in the specific area of the RAM 223 to set the RAM destruction check data (S1206). By confirming the keyword "55AAh" written in this specific area, it is checked whether or not there is data corruption in the RAM 223. On the other hand, if an abnormality in the read / write check is detected in any storage area of the RAM 223 (S1205: No), an abnormality in the RAM 223 is notified (S1207), and an infinite loop is performed until the power is cut off. The abnormality of the RAM 223 is notified by the indicator lamp 34. The speaker 226 may output voice to notify the RAM 223 of an abnormality, or an error command may be sent to the display control device 114 to display an error message on the third symbol display device 81. May be good.

In the process of S1208, it is determined whether or not the power off flag is turned on (S1208). The power-off flag is turned on when the power-off process of S1316 is executed (see S1315 in FIG. 23). That is, since the power off flag is turned on before the power off process of S1316 is executed, the process of S1208 is reached with the power off flag turned on because the start-up process is instantaneous. This is a case where the power is started after the power failure has occurred and the execution of the power cutoff process of S1316 has been completed. Therefore, in such a case (S1208: Yes), the work area of the RAM is cleared to initialize each process of the voice lamp control device 113 (S1209), the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1210), and then an interrupt is interrupted. Set the permission (S1211) and move to the main process. The work area of the RAM 223 refers to an area other than the area for storing commands and the like received from the main control device 110.

On the other hand, the reason why the process of S1208 is reached with the power off flag turned off is that the start-up process of this time is started after the power supply is completely shut off, for example, so that the process of S1208 goes through the processes of S1204 to S1206. This is the case where the processing is reached, or only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like (without receiving the power off command from the main control device 110). Therefore, in such a case (S1208: No), the process of clearing the work area of the RAM 223, S1209, is skipped, the process is shifted to S1210, the initial value of the RAM 223 is set (S1210), and then interrupt permission is set. Then (S1211), the process shifts to the main process.

The reason for skipping the clearing process of S1209 is that when the processing of S1208 is reached via the processing of S1204 to S1206, all the storage areas of the RAM 223 have already been cleared by the processing of S1204. When only the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is reset due to noise or the like and the start-up process is started, the data in the work area of the RAM 223 is saved without being cleared, so that the voice lamp control device 113 This is because the control of can be continued.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the main process executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 after the start-up process of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing this main process. When the main process is executed, it is first determined whether or not 1 msec or more has elapsed since the main process was started or the process of S1301 this time was executed (S1301), and 1 msec or more has elapsed. If not (S1301: No), the process proceeds to S1311 without performing the processes of S1302 to S1310. In the process of S1301, it is determined whether or not 1 msec has elapsed because S1302 to S1310 are mainly processes related to display (directing), and it is not necessary to edit in a short cycle (within 1 msec). This is because it is preferable to execute the command determination process of S1311 and the variation display setting process of S1312 in a short cycle. By executing the processing of S1311 in a short cycle, it is possible to prevent omission of reception of the command transmitted from the main control device 110, and by executing the processing of S1311 in a short cycle, the command received by the command determination processing can be prevented. Based on the above, settings related to variable effects can be made without delay.

If 1 ms or more has passed in the process of S1301 (S1301: Yes), first, various commands for the display control device 114 set by the processes of S1303 to S1312 are transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1302). .. Next, the output of each lamp is set so as to set the lighting mode of the indicator lamp 34 and the lighting mode of the lamp edited in the process of S1308 described later (S1303), and then the power-on notification process is executed (S1304). The power-on notification process notifies that the power has been turned on for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) when the power is turned on, and the notification is performed by the speaker 226 or the lamp display device 227. Further, a command may be transmitted to the display control device 114 to notify that the power has been supplied on the screen of the third symbol display device 81. If it is not at the time of turning on the power, the process proceeds to the process of S1305 without performing the notification by the power-on notification process.

In the process of S1305, the customer waiting effect process is executed, and then the hold quantity display update process is executed (S1306). In the customer waiting effect processing, when a predetermined time elapses when the pachinko machine 10 is not played by the player, a setting is made to switch the display of the third symbol display device 81 to the title screen, and the setting is displayed as a command. It is transmitted to the device 114. In the hold quantity display update process, a process of turning on the hold lamp (not shown) is performed according to the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223a.

After that, the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is executed (S1307). In this frame button input monitoring / effect processing, the input of whether or not the frame button 22 operated by the player is pressed in order to enhance the effect is monitored, and the input of the frame button 22 is confirmed. This is a process for setting the effect. In this process, when the operation of the frame button 22 by the player is detected, a frame button operation command for notifying the display control device 114 that the frame button 22 has been operated is set.

Further, when the frame button 22 is pressed during the period when the variation effect is not executed or during the high-speed variation period, the stage is changed and the rear image change command for the display control device 114 is set. By including information on the type of the rear image corresponding to the changed stage in this rear image change command, the rear image displayed on the third symbol display device 81 in the display control device 114 can be changed to an image according to the stage. The process of changing to is performed. In addition, when the notice character appears at the start of the fluctuation display, pressing the frame button 22 displays the expected value of the jackpot due to this fluctuation, or pressing the frame button 22 during the reach production gives a feeling of expectation for the jackpot. The effect may be changed to a possessable effect, or the frame button 22 may be used as a decision button for selecting one of the reach effects among a plurality of reach effects. If the frame button 22 is not arranged, the process of S1307 is omitted.

When the frame button input monitoring / effect processing is completed, the lamp editing process is executed (S1308), and then the voice control process for executing the sound editing / output processing is executed (S1309). The details of this voice control process will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

In the lamp editing process, the lighting patterns of the illumination units 29 to 33 and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81. In the sound editing / output processing, the output pattern of the speaker 226 and the like are set so as to correspond to the display performed by the third symbol display device 81, and the sound is output from the speaker 226 according to the setting.

After the process of S1309, the liquid crystal effect execution management process is executed (S1310), and the process proceeds to the process of S1311. In the liquid crystal effect execution management process, a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81 is set based on the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main control device 110. The lamp editing process of S1308 is executed based on the time set in the liquid crystal effect execution monitoring process. The sound editing / output processing of S1309 is also executed at a time synchronized with the time required for the fluctuation display performed by the third symbol display device 81.

In the process of S1311, a command determination process for performing a process according to a command received from the main control device 110 is performed (S1311). Details of this command determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 24.

In the process of S1312, the variable display setting process is executed (S1312). In the variation display setting process, a display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110 in order to execute the variation effect on the third symbol display device 81. As a result, the command is transmitted to the display control device 114. The details of this variable display setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 26.

When the processing of S1312 is completed, it is determined whether or not the power failure occurrence information is stored in the work RAM 233 (S1313). The power-off occurrence information is stored when a power-off command is received from the main control device 110. If the power-off occurrence information is stored in the process of S1313 (S1313: Yes), both the power-off flag and the power-off processing in-progress flag are turned on (S1315), and the power-off process is executed (S1316). After executing the power off processing, the power off processing flag is turned off (S1317), and then the processing is looped infinitely. In the power off processing, the occurrence of the interrupt processing is prohibited, and each output port is turned off to turn off the output from the speaker 226 and the lamp display device 227. In addition, the memory of the power failure occurrence information is also erased.

On the other hand, if the power failure occurrence information is not stored in the process of S13153 (S1313: No), it is determined whether or not the RAM 223 is destroyed based on the keyword stored in the RAM 223 (S1314), and the RAM 223 is destroyed. If not (S1314: No), the process returns to the process of S1301 and the main process is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, if the RAM 223 is destroyed (S1314: Yes), the processing is looped infinitely in order to stop the execution of the subsequent processing. Here, if it is determined that the RAM is destroyed and an infinite loop is performed, the main process is not executed, so that the display by the third symbol display device 81 does not change thereafter. Therefore, since the player can know that the abnormality has occurred, he / she can call a clerk in the hall or the like and ask for repair of the pachinko machine 10. Further, when it is confirmed that the RAM 223 is destroyed, the speaker 226 or the lamp display device 227 may notify the RAM destruction.

Next, the command determination process (S1311) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing this command determination process (S1311). This command determination process (S1311) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and as described above, determines the command received from the main control device 110. ..

In the command determination process, first, the first unprocessed command received from the main control device 110 is read from the command storage area provided in the RAM 223, analyzed, and the variation pattern command is received from the main control device 110. It is determined whether or not the command has been performed (S1401). When the variation pattern command is received (S1401: Yes), the variation start flag 223b provided in the RAM 223 is turned on (S1402), and the variation pattern type is extracted from the received variation pattern command (S1403). After that, the sound data based on the extracted fluctuation pattern is extracted from the sound data set in the sub-variation pattern table 222a, and is stored in the processing target sound data storage area set in the other memory area 223z as the processing target sound data. Remember and return to the main process. The variation pattern type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variation display setting process (see FIG. 26) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 of the start of the variation effect and the variation pattern type. Further, for the sound data set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, the type of voice to be output by determining the output timing of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 during the fluctuation display of the fluctuation pattern in time series is set. ing.

The voice controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 to determine the output timing and output is the lighting of the lamp (LED or the like) controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, and the driving accessory 800. This is a voice or sound effect that is output in relation to the driving (operation) of the sound lamp and other things controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. Related output means processing such as output according to the operation timing, output according to the lighting timing, notification of operation in advance, notification of lighting in advance, and the like. It shows that.

On the other hand, if the variation pattern command has not been received (S1401: No), then it is determined whether or not the stop type command has been received from the main controller 110 (S1405). Then, when the stop type command is received (S1405: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223c of the RAM 223 is set to ON (S1406), the stop type is extracted from the received stop type command (S1407), and the main Return to processing. The stop type extracted here is stored in the RAM 223 and is referred to when the variable display setting process (see FIG. 26) described later is executed. Then, it is used to set a display stop type command for notifying the display control device 114 of the stop type of the variation effect.

On the other hand, if the stop type command has not been received (S1405: No), then it is determined whether or not the hold ball number command has been received from the main control device 110 (S1408). Then, when the hold ball number command is received (S1408: Yes), the value included in the received hold ball number command, that is, the value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 203c of the main controller 110 (special symbol). The number of times of holding of the fluctuation display N) in the above is extracted and stored in the special symbol holding ball number counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 (S1409). Further, in the process of S1409, a display holding ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the value of the updated special symbol holding ball number counter 223a is set. After the processing of S1409 is completed, the process returns to the main processing.

Here, the hold ball number command is transmitted from the main control device 110 when the ball wins the first ball opening 64 (starting prize) or when a special symbol lottery is performed, so that the starting winning is won. Is detected, or every time a special symbol lottery is performed, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 is set by the processing of S1409 to the special symbol reserved ball counter of the main control device 110. It can be adjusted to the value of 203c. Therefore, even if the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 deviates from the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c of the main control device 110 due to the influence of noise or the like, the start winning prize is detected or special. At the time of the symbol lottery, the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 223a of the voice lamp control device 113 can be modified to match the value of the special symbol reserved ball counter 203c of the main control device 110. When the process of S1409 is executed, a display hold ball number command for notifying the display control device 114 of the updated value of the special symbol hold ball number counter 223a is set. As a result, in the display control device 114, the reserved ball number symbol corresponding to the reserved ball number is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

In the process of S1408, if the hold ball number command is not received (S1408: No), then it is determined whether or not the display output voice command output by the display control device 114 is received (S1410). This display output voice command is a command for the display control device 114 to instruct the voice lamp control device 113 to output voice. The display output voice command is configured so that the output voice or sound effect can be discriminated.

In the process of S1410, when it is determined that the display output voice command is received from the display control device 114 (S1410: Yes), the sound data determination process is executed (S1411). The sound data determination process (S1411) will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25, but a process of determining whether the display output voice command received from the display control device 114 is received at an appropriate timing is executed. To.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the display output voice command has not been received from the display control device 114 (S1412: No), it is determined whether the delay sound command has been received from the display control device 114 (S1412). The details of this delay sound command will be described later, but it is output from the display control device 114 based on the elapse of a predetermined time (200 ms in this embodiment) after the display control device 114 receives the display delay command. The command to be done.

In this way, the voice lamp control device 113 outputs a display delay command indicating that the display timing of the third symbol display device 81 is deviated, and a predetermined time has elapsed since the display control device 114 received the command. After that, the delay sound command is output, so if there is a deviation within this predetermined time, the audio output timing can be adjusted. In particular, the drive accessory 800 and the display mode such that a cannon bullet is fired from the third symbol display device 81 at the timing when the drive accessory 800 controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is driven to the drive position. If there is a discrepancy between the driving accessory 800 and the display mode in the related (synchronized) effect, the discrepancy can be corrected and the timing of the output sound can be adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by showing the effect that the timing of the audio output does not match.

If it is determined in the process of S1412 that the delayed sound command has been received (S1412: Yes), the corresponding sound data (in the present embodiment, the cannon displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is fired. The sound data of the sound effect "docker") is set in the processing target sound data storage area. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the sound is delayed has been described by taking only the effect of firing the driving accessory 800 and the bullet of the cannon as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is output from various display control devices 114. Display output For the voice corresponding to the voice command, the timing may be determined, and if there is a problem with the timing, the voice may be delayed and output. In such a case, the delayed sound command received by the voice lamp control device 113 is configured so that the type of voice to be delayed and output can be discriminated, and the voice or sound effect based on the command is output. It may be configured as.

If it is determined in the process of S1412 that the delay command has not been received from the display control device 114 (S1412: No), the process corresponding to the other command is executed. The voice lamp control device 113 receives commands necessary for various other controls from each control device, but since the processing for the commands is known, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the sound data determination process (S1411) executed by the command determination process (FIG. 24, S1311) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing this sound data determination process (S1411). In this sound data determination process (S1411), when a display output voice command is received from the display control device 114, the output of the sound effect of the display mode of the cannon firing in which the command is related to the driving operation of the driving accessory 800. If it indicates, the determination of whether the timing is normal is executed.

In the sound data determination process (FIG. 25, S1411), first, the voice instructing the output indicated by the display output voice command received from the display control device 114 is the display output of the drive effect having a relation with the operation of the drive accessory 800. It is determined whether the command is a voice command (in the present embodiment, the sound effect "docker" at which the cannon is fired) (S1501). When it is determined that the received command is the display output voice command of the drive effect (S1501: Yes), it is determined whether the position of the drive accessory 800 is a predetermined position (in the present embodiment, the drive position). (S1502). Whether or not the position of the drive accessory 800 is the drive position is determined by whether or not the drive sensor 245 detects whether or not the drive sensor 245 is the drive position.

If the position of the driving accessory 800 is not the driving position (S1502: No), the display delay command is set. This display delay command indicates to the display control device 114 that the driving accessory 800 has not moved to the driving position because the timing of the display mode of the cannon firing is early or the driving timing of the driving accessory 800 is late. It is a thing.

It should be noted that the cause of the timing difference between the drive accessory 800 and the display mode is that the drive accessory 800 is structurally bitten by a gear or the like during driving, and the operation is delayed, or the sound lamp. It is conceivable that the MPU 221 of the control device 113 and the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 may deviate from each other in the timed fluctuation time.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S1501 that the display output voice command received from the display control device 114 is not the display output voice command of the drive effect (S1501: No), it is determined that the drive accessory 800 is the drive position. If (S1502: Yes), the sound data based on the received display output voice command is set (stored) in the processing target sound data storage area (S1504).

In the present embodiment, only the voice indicated by the display output voice command related to the driving accessory 800 is configured to execute the process of determining whether the output timing is normal, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other displays are displayed. The output voice command may also be configured to determine whether the output timing is normal based on the fluctuation time measured by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113.

Further, in the present embodiment, a display delay command is generated as a command indicating that there is a timing shift, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the time shift is determined and the time is determined. It may be configured to generate the indicated command. With this configuration, the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 can determine the time of the deviation from the command and execute the process of correcting the control. Therefore, the processing timings of the display control device 114 and the voice lamp control device 113 can be matched, and it is possible to easily perform an effect of matching the timings with each other.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the variation display setting process (S1311) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113 will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing this variation display setting process (S1312). This variation display setting process (S1312) is executed in the main process (see FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 in the voice lamp control device 113, and the variation effect is executed in the third symbol display device 81. A display variation pattern command is generated and set based on the variation pattern command received from the main control device 110.

In the variation display setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the variation start flag 223b provided in the RAM 223 is on (S1601). Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223b is not on (that is, it is off) (S1601: No), the fluctuation pattern command has not been received from the main controller 110, so the process of S1605 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start flag 223b is on (S1601: Yes), the fluctuation start flag 223b is turned off (S1602), and then the fluctuation pattern is processed in S1403 of the command determination process (see FIG. 24). The variation pattern type in the variation effect extracted from the command is acquired from RAM 223 (S1603).

Then, based on the acquired variation pattern type, a display variation pattern command for notifying the display control device 114 is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1604). By receiving this display variation pattern command, the display control device 114 so that the third symbol display device 81 performs the variation display of the third symbol with the variation pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command. The display control of the fluctuation effect is started.

Next, it is determined whether or not the stop type selection flag 223c provided in the RAM 233 is on (S1705). Then, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223c is not on (that is, it is off) (S1605: No), the stop type command has not been received from the main controller 110, so this variable display is displayed. Finish the setting process and return to the main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop type selection flag 223c is on (S1605: Yes), the stop type selection flag 223c is turned off (S1606), and then in the process of S1407 of the command determination process (see FIG. 24), The stop type in the variation effect extracted from the stop type command is acquired from the RAM 223 (S1607). The stop type instructed by the stop type command from the main control device 110 is set as it is as the stop type of the variation effect in the third symbol display device 81 (S1608), and the display control device 114 is based on the set stop type. A display stop type command for notifying is generated, and the command is set to be transmitted to the display control device 114 (S1609).

Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the voice control process (S1309), which is one of the main processes (FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, is executed. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing this voice control process (S1309). In the voice control process (S1309), a process of generating sound data to be output from the speaker 226 is executed based on the sound data stored in the sound data storage area to be processed.

In the voice control process, first, the data in the sound data storage area to be processed is updated. In this update, the process of migrating the data to be executed to the sound data of the next execution timing is executed. It is determined whether or not there is sound data to be processed at the current processing timing in the processed sound data storage area after the update (S1702). When it is determined that there is sound data to be processed (S1702: Yes), the target sound data is set in the sound data channel storage area for each output channel (S1703).

The sequencer 252 of the sound source LSI 240 provided in the voice lamp control device 113 has a plurality of sound channel functions so as to be able to output a plurality of different sounds at the same time, and sound data channels for each output channel. The storage area is set. Therefore, based on the instruction from the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, the target sound data is read from the sound source ROM 241 and the sound data is set in this sound data channel storage area. On the other hand, if there is no sound data to be processed in the sound data storage area to be processed, the process proceeds to S1704.

In the process of S1704, it is determined whether it is the timing of creating the sound digital data (S1704). When it is determined that it is the sound digital data creation timing (S1705: Yes), digital sound data corresponding to each channel is generated based on the sound data set in the sound data channel storage area (S1705). .. Synthetic sound data is generated based on the digital sound data corresponding to each generated channel (S1706). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the timing for creating the sound digital data (S1704: No), the process of S1707 is executed.

In the process of S1707, it is determined whether or not it is the audio output timing (S1707). When it is determined that it is the voice output timing (S1707: Yes), the generated synthetic sound data is output to the DAC257. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the audio output timing (S1707: No), the process of S1709 is executed. In the process of S1709, it is determined whether the sound is being output from the speaker 226 (S1709). If it is determined that the sound is being output (S1709: Yes), the sound output signal is output to the display control device 114 (S1710). On the other hand, if it is determined that the sound is not being output (S1709: No), this process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 controls the sound source LSI 240 to execute the process from the generation of the voice data to the output, but the present invention is not limited to this. The MPU 221 may be configured to instruct the content of the sound to be generated, and the sound source LSI 240 may be configured to voluntarily execute control up to the sound output based on the instruction. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the control addition of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113.

<Each control process executed by MPU 231 of the display control device 114>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 36, each control executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114 will be described. The processing of the display MPU 231 is roughly divided into a main processing that is repeatedly executed after the power is turned on, a command interrupt processing that is executed when a command is received from the voice lamp control device 113, and an image for one frame from the VDP 237. There is a V interrupt process that is executed when the MPU231 detects a V interrupt signal that is transmitted every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process is completed. The display MPU 231 normally executes the main process, and executes the command interrupt process and the V interrupt process in accordance with the reception of the command and the detection of the V interrupt signal. When the command reception and the V interrupt signal detection are performed at the same time, the command reception process is preferentially executed. As a result, the content of the command received from the voice lamp control device 113 can be quickly reflected, and the V interrupt process can be executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 28, the main process executed by the display MPU 231 in the display control device 114 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing this main process. The main process executes the initialization process when the power is turned on.

Specifically, the activation of this main process is performed according to the following flow. When the power is turned on from the power supply circuit 115 to the display control device 114 and the system reset is released, the display MPU 231 sets the instruction pointer provided in the display MPU 231 to "0000H" according to its hardware configuration. At the same time, the address "0000H" indicated by the instruction pointer is specified for the bus line 240.
S1801), the display control device 114 is activated so that various controls for the third symbol display device 81 can be executed. Then, as the initial setting process, initial processes such as initialization of each area of the work RAM 233 are executed (S1801), command interrupt processes (FIGS. 29 (a) and S2000), and V interrupt processes (FIG. 29 (b)). , S2100), the interrupt permission setting (S1802) for permitting the interrupt is executed, and then the infinite loop process is executed.

Next, the command interrupt process executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIG. 29 (a). FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing the command interrupt process. As described above, when a command is received from the voice lamp control device 113, the display MPU 231 executes the command interrupt process.

In this command interrupt process, the received command data is extracted, the extracted command data is sequentially stored in the command buffer area provided in the work RAM 233 (S2001), and the process is terminated. Various commands stored in the command buffer area by this command interrupt process are read by the command determination process or the simple command determination process of the V interrupt process described later, and the process corresponding to the command is performed.

Next, the V interrupt process executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114 will be described with reference to FIG. 29 (b). FIG. 29B is a flowchart showing the V interrupt process. In this V interrupt process, various processes corresponding to the commands stored in the command buffer area are executed by the command interrupt process, and after specifying the image to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81, the image is drawn. By creating a list (not shown) and transmitting the drawing list to the VDP 237, the VDP 237 is instructed to execute the drawing process and the display process of the image.

As described above, the execution of this V interrupt process is started when the V interrupt signal from the VDP 237 is detected. This V interrupt signal is a signal generated in VDP237 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of an image for one frame is completed and transmitted to the display MPU 231. Therefore, by executing the V interrupt process in synchronization with this V interrupt signal, a drawing instruction is given to the VDP 237 every 20 milliseconds when the drawing process of the image for one frame is completed. .. Therefore, in VDP237, since the drawing instruction of the next image is not received at the stage where the drawing processing and the display processing of the image are not completed, the drawing of a new image is started or displayed during the drawing of the image. It is possible to prevent the image from being expanded in accordance with a new drawing instruction in the frame buffer in which the image information of the above is stored.

Here, first, the outline of the flow of the V interrupt processing will be described, and then the details of each processing will be described with reference to other drawings. In this V interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), first, the command determination process (S2101) is executed, and then the display setting process (S2102) is executed.

In the command determination process (S2101), the content of the command from the voice lamp control device 113 stored in the command buffer area is analyzed by the command interrupt process, the process corresponding to the command is executed, and the display demo command and the display demo command are executed. If the display variation pattern command is stored, set the demo display data table or the variation display data table according to the variation pattern type in the display data table buffer.

In this command determination process, all commands stored in the command buffer area at that time are analyzed and the process is executed. This is because the command determination process is performed at intervals of 20 milliseconds when the V interrupt process is executed, so there is a high possibility that multiple commands are stored in the command buffer area during that 20 milliseconds. is there. In particular, when the start of the variation effect is determined in the main control device 110, there is a high possibility that the display variation pattern command, the display stop type command, and the like are simultaneously stored in the command buffer area. Therefore, by analyzing and executing these commands at once, the mode and stop type of the fluctuation effect selected by the main control device 110 and the voice lamp control device 113 can be quickly grasped, and the effect image corresponding to the mode can be obtained. The drawing of the image can be controlled so as to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The details of this command interrupt process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32.

In the display setting process (S2102), based on the contents of the display data table set in the display data table buffer by the command determination process (S2101) or the like, the image for one frame to be displayed next on the third symbol display device 81 is displayed. Specify the content concretely. Further, the effect mode to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is determined according to the processing status and the like, and the display data table corresponding to the determined effect mode is set in the display data table buffer. The details of this display setting process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35.

After the display setting process is executed, the task process is then executed (S2103). In this task process, the type of sprite (display object) constituting the image is based on the content of the image for the next frame to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 specified by the display setting process (S2102). And determine various parameters required for drawing such as display coordinate position, enlargement ratio, and rotation angle for each sprite. The details of this task processing are already known and will be omitted.

Next, the drawing process is executed (S2104). In this drawing process, a drawing list is generated from the types of various sprites constituting one frame and the parameters required for drawing each sprite determined in the task process (S2103), and the drawing list is generated together with the drawing target buffer information. Send the list to VDP237. As a result, the VDP 237 executes the image drawing process according to the drawing list. The details of the drawing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 36.

Next, update processing of various counters provided in the display control device 114 is executed (S2105). Then, the V interrupt process is terminated. As a counter updated by the process of S2105, for example, there is a stop symbol counter (not shown) for determining a stop symbol. The value of this stop symbol counter is stored in the work RAM 233, and the update process is performed each time the V interrupt process is executed. Then, when the reception of the display stop type command is detected in the command determination process, the stop type table and the stop type counter corresponding to the stop types (big hit A, big hit B, etc.) indicated by the display stop type command are displayed. After comparison, the stop symbol after the variation effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is finally set.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32, the details of the above-mentioned command determination process (S2101), which is one process of the V interrupt process executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114, will be described. First, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing this command determination process.

In this command determination process, as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not there is an unprocessed new command in the command buffer area (S2201), and if there is no unprocessed new command (S2201: No), The command judgment process is terminated and the process returns to the V interrupt process. On the other hand, if there is an unprocessed new command (S2201: Yes), the new command flag that notifies the display setting process (S2102) that the new command has been processed in the ON state is set to ON (S2202), and then the command The type of the unprocessed command stored in the buffer area is analyzed (S2203).

Then, first, it is determined whether or not there is a display variation pattern command among the unprocessed commands (S2204), and if there is a display variation pattern command (S2204: Yes), the variation pattern command processing is executed. (S2205), the process returns to the process of S2201.

Here, the details of the variation pattern command processing (S2205) will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command processing. This fluctuation pattern command processing executes the processing corresponding to the display fluctuation pattern command received from the voice lamp control device 114.

In the variation pattern command processing, first, a variation display data table corresponding to the variation effect pattern indicated by the display variation pattern command is determined, the determined variation display data table is read from the data table storage area, and the display data table buffer is used. Is set to (S2301).

Here, since the determination of the start of fluctuation is always made at a distance of several seconds or more in the main control device 110, two or more display fluctuation pattern commands are not received within 20 milliseconds, and therefore, the command determination process is performed. When executing, it is impossible that two or more display fluctuation pattern commands are stored in the command buffer area, but a part of the command changes due to the influence of noise etc., and another command is mistakenly displayed. It may be interpreted as a variation pattern command. In the process of S2301, in preparation for such a case, when it is determined that two or more display variation pattern commands are stored in the command buffer area, the variation display data table corresponding to the variation pattern having the shortest variation time. Is set in the display data table buffer.

If a variation display data table corresponding to a variation pattern having a long variation time is set in the display data table buffer, in reality, the variation effect having a shorter variation time than the set display data table is the main controller 110. When instructed by, the next display variation pattern command is received from the main control device 110 while the variation effect according to the set variation display data table is being displayed on the third symbol display device 81. As a result, another variable display is suddenly started, which may give the player a sense of discomfort.

On the other hand, by setting the fluctuation display data table corresponding to the fluctuation pattern having the shortest fluctuation time in the display data table buffer as in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time is actually longer than the set display data table. Even when the variation effect having the above is instructed by the main control device 110, as will be described later, after the variation effect according to the display data table buffer is completed, the next display pattern command from the main control device 110 Since the display of the third symbol display device 81 is controlled by the display setting process so that the demo effect is displayed until the data is received, the player does not feel uncomfortable with the third symbol in the third symbol display device 81. You can keep watching the fluctuations in.

Next, based on the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation display data table set in the display data table buffer by the processing of S2301, the time data representing the fluctuation time is set in the timekeeping counter 233d (S2304). Based on the set variable display data table, set the corresponding audio table in the audio data buffer.

Each of the audio tables set here is stored in the image ROM 234 corresponding to the variable display data table, and data related to audio to be output at a timing corresponding to the variable display mode of the variable display is stored. ing. As for the data related to the voice, the contents of instructing the voice lamp control device 113 to output are set respectively.

Initialize the pointer to 0 (S2306). Then, both the demo display flag and the confirmation display flag are set to off (S2307), the variation pattern command is terminated, and the process returns to the command determination process.

By executing this fluctuation pattern command processing, in the display setting processing, while updating the pointer initialized by the processing of S2306, the pointer from the fluctuation display data table set in the display data table buffer by the processing of S2301 is used. The drawing content defined at the address shown in is extracted, and the VDP 237 is controlled so that the content of the image for one frame to be displayed next is specified in the third symbol display device 81.

Further, in the display setting process, when the time of the variation effect specified in the variation display data table is measured by using the time counting counter 233d in which the time data is set by the process of S2304, the variation effect in the variation display data table is completed. If it is determined, the stop display setting is controlled so that the stop symbol corresponding to the display stop type command from the main control device 110 is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Here, the description of FIG. 30 is returned to. In the processing of S2204, if it is determined that there is no display variation pattern command (S2204: No), then it is determined whether or not there is a display stop type command among the unprocessed commands (S2206). If there is a display variation type command (S2206: Yes), the process of setting the stop symbol based on the stop type command is executed (S2207), and the process returns to the process of S2201.

Returning to FIG. 30, the description will be continued. In the processing of S2206, if it is determined that there is no display stop type command (S2206: No), then it is determined whether there is a display delay command output from the voice lamp control device 113 among the unprocessed commands. (S2208). If it is determined that there is a display delay command (S2208: Yes), the display delay flag 233e is set to on (S2209). When the display delay flag 223e is set to ON, the display mode in which the bullet of the cannon to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is fired, and the control to output the sound effect is controlled for a predetermined time (200 ms in this embodiment). ), The delayed control is executed.

On the other hand, in the processing of S2208, when it is determined that the display delay command has not been received (S2208: No), it is determined whether or not there is an error command among the unprocessed commands (S2210). If there is an error command (S2210: Yes), the error command processing is executed (S2211), and the process returns to the processing of S2201.

Here, the details of the error command processing (S2211) will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing error command processing. This error command processing executes the processing corresponding to the error command received from the voice lamp control device 114.

In the error command processing (S2211), first, the error occurrence flag indicating that an error has occurred in the ON state is set to ON (S2401). Then, among the error discrimination flags provided for each error type, the error discrimination flag corresponding to the error type indicated by the error command is turned on, and the other error discrimination flags are set to off (S2402), and the error command is set. The process ends and the process returns to the command judgment process.

In the display setting process, when an error occurrence is detected based on the error occurrence flag set by the process of S2401, the error type generated from the error discrimination flag set by the process of S2402 is determined, and the error type is dealt with. The process is executed so that the warning image to be displayed is displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

When it is determined that two or more error commands are stored in the command buffer area, the processing in S2402 sets the error discrimination flags corresponding to all the error types indicated by the respective error commands to ON. As a result, warning images corresponding to all error types are displayed on the third symbol display device 81, so that the player or the person concerned with the hall can correctly grasp the error occurrence status.

Here, the description of FIG. 30 is returned to. If it is determined that there is no error command in the process of S2210 (S2210: No), then the process corresponding to the other unprocessed command is executed (S2212), and the process returns to the process of S2201.

In the processing of S2201 that is executed again after the processing of each command is executed, it is determined again whether or not there is an unprocessed new command in the command buffer area, and if there is an unprocessed new command (S2201: Yes). ), The processing of S2202 to S2210 is executed again. Then, the processes of S2201 to S2210 are repeatedly executed until there are no unprocessed new commands in the command buffer area, and when it is determined in the process of S2201 that there are no unprocessed new commands in the command buffer area, this command determination is made. End the process.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35, the details of the above-mentioned display setting process (S2102), which is one process of the V interrupt process executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114, will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing this display setting process.

In this display setting process, as shown in FIG. 33, it is determined whether or not the new command flag is on (S2501), and if the new command flag is not on, that is, it is off (S2501: No). It is determined that the new command has not been processed in the command determination process executed first, the processes of S2502 to S2504 are skipped, and the process proceeds to the process of S2505. On the other hand, if the new flag is on (S2501: Yes), it is determined that the new command has been processed in the command determination process executed first, and after the new command flag is set to off (S2502), S2503 to S2504 Executes the process corresponding to the new command by the process of.

In the process of S2503, it is determined whether or not the error occurrence flag is on (S2503). Then, if the error occurrence flag is on (S2503: Yes), the warning image setting process is executed (S2504). The warning image setting process (S2504) will be described with reference to FIG. 35 (b). A process for developing image data for displaying a warning image corresponding to the generated error on the third symbol display device 81 is executed. (S2721), and the error occurrence flag is set to off (S2731).

Here, the description returns to FIG. 33. After the warning image setting process (S2504) or in the process of S2503, when it is determined that the error occurrence flag is not on, that is, it is off (S2503: No), the process proceeds to the process of S2505.

In S2505, the pointer update process is executed (S2505). Here, the details of the pointer update process will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the pointer update process. This pointer update process is a process of updating the pointer that specifies the address from which the transfer data information of the corresponding drawing contents should be acquired from the display data table stored in the display data table buffer.

In this pointer update process, first, it is determined whether or not the display delay flag 233e is set to ON (S2701). When it is determined that the display delay flag 233e is set to ON (S2701: Yes), the display delay counter 233g is updated by adding 1. The pointer update process (FIG. 34, S2505) is a process of the display setting process (FIG. 33, S2102) executed in the V interrupt process (FIG. 29, S2100). Therefore, since the pointer update process (S2505) is executed every 20 ms, which is the execution cycle of the V interrupt process (FIG. 29, S2100), 20 ms is clocked every time the display delay counter 233 g is added by 1. It will be.

It is determined whether the delay time (200 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed (S2703). When the delay time has elapsed, that is, when it is determined that the value of the display delay counter 233g is 10 (S2703: Yes), the value of the display delay counter is reset to 0, which is the initial value (S2704). On the other hand, if it is less than the delay time, that is, if it is determined that the value of the display delay counter 233g is less than 10 (S2703: No), this process is terminated.

As described above, when the display delay flag 233e is turned on and it is determined that the operation timing with the driving accessory 800 controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 does not match, the pointer is not updated. Therefore, the display content displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be delayed.

In the present embodiment, the display mode is configured to be delayed without updating the pointer, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an alternative image (for example, a cut-in image such as a character) is displayed during the delay time. After being configured, it may be configured to display a delayed display mode (an image in which a cannon bullet is fired). With this configuration, even if the display mode is delayed, the player can be made to think that the normal effect is being displayed, and the game is performed without noticing that a problem has occurred. Can be made.

In the present embodiment, the display mode is delayed by 200 ms, but the variable display data table stops the time before the symbol is confirmed just before the variable time elapses by shaking the stop symbol (third symbol). Since the temporary stop display period for displaying is provided for several seconds, only the time is shortened, and in particular, as an effect, it is configured so that a problem that the display mode ends in the middle does not occur.

Further, in the present embodiment, the delay time is set to 200 ms, but the delay time is not limited to 200 ms, and may be appropriately set within a range where there is no problem. Further, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 may be configured to specify a time to be delayed, and the time may be delayed or an alternative display mode may be displayed. With this configuration, it is possible to more accurately display the display mode in accordance with the operation timing of the driving accessory 800.

In the process of S2701, when it is determined that the display delay flag 233e is off (S2701: No), or after the process of S2704 is executed, 1 is added to the pointer (S2705). That is, in principle, the pointer is updated so that only 1 is added each time the V interrupt process is executed. Further, as described above, in various data tables, Start information is described at the address "0000H", and the substance of each data is defined after the address "0001H", and the display data table is displayed. When the value of the pointer is initialized to 0 as it is stored in the data table buffer, the value is updated to 1 by this pointer update process, so each data table is in order from the address "0001H". Substantial data can be read from.

After updating the value of the pointer by the process of S2705, it is then determined in the display data table set in the display data table buffer whether or not the data of the address indicated by the updated pointer is End information. (S2706). As a result, if it is End information (S2706: Yes), it means that the pointer has been updated past the address in which the actual data is described in the display data table set in the display data table buffer.

Therefore, it is determined whether or not the display data table stored in the display data table buffer is the demo display data table 234c (S2707), and if it is the demo display data table 234c (S2707: Yes), the display data table Set the time data corresponding to the production time of the demo display data table set in the buffer to the time counting counter 233d (S2708), set the pointer to 1 to initialize (S2709), end this process, and set the display. Return to processing. As a result, in the display setting process, the drawing contents can be expanded in order from the beginning of the demo display data table 234c, so that the demo effect can be repeatedly displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

On the other hand, in the process of S2707, when it is determined that the display data table stored in the display data table buffer is not the demo display data table (S2707: No), the pointer value is subtracted by 1 (S2710). This process ends and returns to the display setting process. As a result, in the display setting process, when a display data table other than the demo display data table 234c, for example, the variable display data table 234a is set in the display data table buffer, the previous address in which the End information is described is set. Since the drawn contents of the above are always expanded, the third symbol display device 81 can display the last image defined in the display data table in a stopped state. On the other hand, in the process of S2706, if the data of the address indicated by the updated pointer is not End information (S2706: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the display setting process.

In this way, when the display delay flag 233e indicating that it is necessary to delay the display mode is set to ON, the delay time is measured by the display delay counter 233 g, and the predetermined delay time elapses. Until then, the pointer is not updated. Therefore, during that time, the display can be delayed without progressing.

Returning to FIG. 33, the description will continue. After the pointer update process, the drawing contents of the address indicated by the pointer updated by the pointer update process are acquired from the display data table set in the display data table buffer (S2506). Next, the voice command setting process is executed (S2507).

Here, the voice command setting process (FIG. 35, S2507) will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing this voice command setting process (S2507). In the voice command setting process, a process for generating a display output voice command for outputting a voice related to the display mode to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is executed.

In the voice command setting process (FIG. 35, S2507), first, it is determined whether the display delay flag 233e is on (S2601). When it is determined that the display delay flag 233e is on (S2601: Yes), the value of the voice delay counter 233f is incremented by 1 and updated. The voice delay counter 233f is a counter for measuring the voice delay time, and like the display delay counter 233 g described above, when 1 is added, V interrupt processing is performed (FIG. 29 (b)). , S2100) indicates that 20 ms, which is the execution cycle, has passed.

It is determined whether a predetermined delay time (200 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed (that is, whether the value of the voice delay counter 233f is 10) (S2603). When the delay time has elapsed, that is, when it is determined that the value of the voice delay counter 233f is 10 (S2603: Yes), the display delay flag 233e is set to off and the value of the voice delay counter 233f is initially reset. The value is reset to 0 (S2605), and the process of S2606 is executed. On the other hand, when the delay time has not elapsed, that is, when it is determined that the value of the voice delay counter 233f is less than 10 (S2603: No), this process is terminated.

In the process of S2606, it is determined whether it is the timing of audio output (S2606). Whether or not it is the timing of audio output is set in advance by the set variable display data table 234a or the like, and is configured so that the output timing can be determined.

When it is determined that the voice output timing is reached (S2606: Yes), a display output voice command is generated and set based on the voice table set in the voice data buffer.

As described above, if the display delay flag 233e indicating that the drive timing and the display mode do not match with the drive accessory 800 driven and controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is turned on, the display mode is displayed. The sound effect that is output according to the timing of the sound effect is also delayed by the same amount of time. As a result, it is possible to suppress a problem that only the sound is output from the speaker 226 even though the display mode is not displayed. Therefore, since the sound effect can be output according to the delayed display mode, it is possible to provide the player with a realistic effect.

Further, since the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 is configured to give an output instruction to the display mode related to the drive effect, the sound effect can be easily delayed even when the display mode is delayed. Therefore, the output timing of the display mode and the sound effect (voice) can be easily matched.

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that there is a deviation in the operation timing with the driving accessory 800, the delay time is 200 ms, and the display and the audio output are delayed. When the operation is delayed due to a deviation of 800 within 200 ms, the display control can be corrected according to the operation.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to delay 200 ms, which is a constant delay time, but the time until the drive accessory 800 reaches the drive position is not limited to this, and the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 determines the time until the drive accessory 800 reaches the drive position. Of course, the display control device 114 may be notified of the determination, and the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 may be configured to delay the display mode and the audio output. With this configuration, the operation timing of the driving accessory 800 and the display timing of the display mode can be matched more accurately.

Here, the description will be continued by returning to FIG. 33. After the voice command setting process (FIG. 35, S2507) is executed, the process of S2508 is executed. In the process of S2508, the value of the timekeeping counter 233d is subtracted by 1 (S2508), and it is determined whether or not the value of the timekeeping counter 233d after the subtraction is 0 or less (S2509). Then, when the value of the time counter 233d is 1 or more (S2509: No), the display setting process is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the V interrupt process. On the other hand, when the value of the timekeeping counter 233d is 0 or less (S2509: Yes), it means that the effect time corresponding to the display data table set in the display data table buffer has elapsed. At this time, if the variable display data table 234a is set in the display data table buffer, it is the timing to end the variable display and perform the stop display, so it is confirmed whether or not the confirmation display flag is on. (S2510).

As a result, if the confirmation display flag is off (S2510: Yes), the confirmation display has not been produced yet, and it is time to produce the confirmation display. Therefore, first, the confirmation display data table 234b is set in the display data table buffer. After setting (S2511), the time data corresponding to the effect time of the final display data table 234b is set in the time counter 233d (S2512), and the pointer value is initialized to 0 (S2513). Then, after setting the confirmation display flag indicating that the confirmation display effect is being performed in the ON state to ON (S2514), the process returns to the V interrupt process.

As a result, when the variable display data table is set in the display data table buffer, the final display effect of the stop symbol in the variable effect is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 at the end of the effect. The drawing contents can be set to. Further, the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be easily changed to the final display effect simply by changing the display data table set in the display data table buffer to the final display data table 234b. Then, as compared with the case where the display content is changed by starting another program as in the conventional case, the program is not complicated and bloated, and therefore, the display MPU 231 is not heavily loaded. , Various types of effect images can be displayed on the third symbol display 81 regardless of the processing capacity of the display control device 114.

On the other hand, in the process of S2510, if the confirmation display flag is off instead of on (S2510: No), it is determined whether or not the demo display flag is on (S2515). If the demo display flag is off (S2515: Yes), it means that the value of the timekeeping counter 233d has become 0 or less with the end of the final display effect. Therefore, the demo display data table is displayed. It is set in the buffer (S2516), and the time data corresponding to the effect time of the demo display data table is set in the time counter 233d (S2517). Then, the pointer is initialized to 0 (S2518), the demo display flag indicating that the demo is being produced in the ON state is set to ON (S2519), this process is terminated, and the process returns to the V interrupt process.

As a result, if the display variation pattern command indicating the start of the next variation effect or the fanfare command is not received after the final display effect is completed, the demo effect is automatically displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The drawing content can be set so that is displayed.

In the process of S2515, if the demo display flag is on (S2515: Yes), it means that the demo effect is performed after the final display effect is completed, and the demo effect is completed. Therefore, the display setting process is terminated as it is. Then, the process returns to the V interrupt process. Then, in this case, various settings are made so that the demo effect is started again as described above by the pointer update process executed in the next V interrupt process, so that the voice lamp control device 113 Until a new display variation pattern command is received, the demo effect can be repeated and displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the details of the above-mentioned drawing process (S2104), which is one process of the V interrupt process executed by the display MPU 231 of the display control device 114, will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing this drawing process.

In the drawing process (FIG. 36, S2104), a drawing list to be displayed in one frame of the display contents to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is generated (S2801).

When the drawing list is generated, the generated drawing list and the drawing target buffer information are transmitted to VDP237 (S2802).

Based on the drawing list received from the display MPU 231, the VDP 237 draws an image in order from the sprite described at the top of the drawing list, and expands the image by overwriting the frame buffer specified by the drawing target buffer information. As a result, in the image for one frame generated by the drawing list, the sprite drawn first can be arranged on the backmost side, and the sprite drawn last can be arranged on the frontmost side.

The VDP 237 reads the image information of the previously expanded image from a frame buffer different from the frame buffer specified by the drawing target buffer information, and transmits the image information together with the drive signal to the third symbol display device 81. To do. As a result, the third symbol display device 81 can display the expanded image in the frame buffer. Further, while expanding the image drawn in one frame buffer, the image expanded from one frame buffer can be displayed on the third symbol display 81, and the drawing process and the display process can be processed in parallel at the same time. Can be done.

After the process of S2802 is executed, it is determined whether the display output voice command is generated in the process of S2607 of the voice command setting process (FIGS. 35 (a) and S2507) (S2803). When it is determined in the process of S2803 that the display output voice command is generated (S2803: Yes), it is determined whether the generated voice command corresponds to the display content transmitted to the VDP 237. Here, it is determined whether the type of voice indicated by the display output voice command matches the set display content. Specifically, display mode specific character appears is set, the audio output based on the appearance of the character (e.g., voice saying "Hello") in the audio table corresponding to the pre-change display table It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the set voice.

When it is determined that the generated display output voice command corresponds to the display content (normal) (S2804: Yes), the display output voice command is sent to the voice lamp control device 113. Is set to output. On the other hand, if it is determined that the generated display output voice command and the display content do not correspond (abnormal) (S2804: No), a voice error display (voice error character is displayed). (Displayed on the third symbol display device 81) is set to be displayed (S2806). The drawing target buffer flag is updated (S2807), and this process ends.

In the configuration described in the first embodiment described above, with respect to the sound or sound effect output from the speaker 226, sound data is generated by the sound source LSI 240 controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 and output from the speaker 226. Although it is configured, the timing of outputting the voice is determined and instructed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 and the MPU 231 of the display control device 114, respectively, so as to be instructed by the output voice or sound effect, respectively. ing. Specifically, regarding the driving of the driving accessory 800 controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice and sound effects output in relation to the lighting timing of various lamps (LEDs) provided in the pachinko machine 10. Is controlled by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 by determining the output timing. Further, regarding the sound or sound effect output in relation to the display (display timing) of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 controlled by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114, the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 outputs the output timing. Is determined, and an output instruction is executed for the voice lamp control device 113.

With this configuration, the output timings of the voices and sound effects that are output in relation to each control operation can be easily matched. Therefore, even when the control device that controls the output of the voice and the other control device are separately provided, the output timing of the voice can be easily matched.

Further, in the present embodiment, an effect of associating the drive timing of the drive accessory 800 with the timing of displaying the display mode to be displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is performed, but the drive timing of the drive accessory 800 and the third Even if the display timing on the symbol display device 81 does not match the predetermined timing, the abnormality can be determined by the command instructing the output of the voice output from the display control device 114, and the process of adjusting the timing can be performed. Configured to do. With this configuration, it is possible to perform display effects related to the driving operation of the driving accessory 800 at regular timings. Further, since the output timing of the voice related to the voice is corrected according to the timing, it is possible to prevent a problem that only the voice is output at a timing that does not match the display mode.

In this embodiment, it is determined whether it is time to output the display output voice command output from the display control device 114 for the drive effect in which the drive of the drive accessory 800 and the display mode are involved in the effect. It is configured to discriminate, but it is not limited to this, and when the voice lamp control device 113 receives the display output voice command output by the display control device 114, it is determined whether it is the timing to output the voice or not. It may be configured to discriminate based on the progress and discriminate whether or not there is an abnormality in the control state of the MPU 231 of the display control device 114.

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chances of determining the control state of the MPU 221 of the display control device 114, and it is possible to accurately synchronize the control timing between the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. Further, the abnormality of the display control device 114 can be determined at an early stage, and a countermeasure (for example, an error notification or a command for correcting the processing timing is output to the display control device 114) can be taken.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 46. In the first embodiment described above, the MPU 221 of the display control device 114 is configured to instruct the sound lamp control device 113 of the output timing of the sound related to the display. The MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 has described a configuration for determining whether or not there is a problem when the voice instructed by the display control device 113 is output.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the lottery result determined by the display control device 114 based on the display output voice command output from the display control device 114 is obtained by the voice lamp control device 113. It differs from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that it is determined whether or not the result is different from the determined lottery result.

Other configurations, other processes executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, various processes executed by the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111, various processes executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, and a display control device. The various processes executed by the MPU 231 of 114 are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same elements as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

<Electrical configuration in the second embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. In the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment, the part different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is that the read-ahead holding area 203f is added to the RAM 203 of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, and the voice lamp control device. A sub-reading storage area 223d is added to the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of 113, the display delay flag 233e, the voice delay counter 233f, and the display delay counter 233g of the work RAM 233 of the display control device 114 are deleted, and the notification lottery counter 233h and the display destination are deleted. A reading and storage area 233i has been added respectively. Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

<Electrical configuration of main control device 110 in the second embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 37, a read-ahead holding area 203f is added to the RAM 203 of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the second embodiment. The read-ahead holding area 203f notifies the result of the hit / fail determination executed by the read-ahead process (FIG. 40, S410), which is one of the processes in the start winning process 2 (FIG. 39, S110) executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110. This is a storage area in which the result of executing the determination of the hit / fail judgment result first before dynamically displaying the special symbol to be performed is stored. Specifically, the lottery results determined in the processes of S412 and S414 of the pre-reading process (FIGS. 40 and S410) are stored. This look-ahead hold storage area 203f has an area to be stored corresponding to each hold, similarly to the special symbol hold ball number storage area 203a, and information on the hold balls based on the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. Are shifted and stored in the same way that is shifted. It is a storage area that is backed up even when the power is cut off, and when the initialization of the RAM 203 is executed, all the data is initialized.

<Electrical configuration of audio lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment>
A sub-read-ahead storage area 223e is added to the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment. The sub-read-ahead storage area 223e is configured in the same manner as the pre-reading storage area 203f of the main control device 110, and is based on the winning command output from the main control device 110, and is based on the pre-reading storage area 203f of the main control device 110. The same data as is stored. Based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern is received from the main control device 110, the content of the sub-read-ahead storage area 203f is shifted and updated.

<Electrical configuration of display control device 114 in the second embodiment>
In the work RAM 233 of the display control device 114 according to the second embodiment, the display delay flag 233e, the voice delay counter 233 g, and the display delay counter 233 g are deleted, and the notification lottery counter 233h and the display read-ahead storage area 233i are added, respectively. ..

The notification lottery counter 233h is a counter value updated in the range of 0 to 99, and is 1 in the process of S2105 of the V interrupt process (FIG. 29 (b), S2100) executed by the MPU 231 on the display control device 114. It is added and updated one by one. After being updated to the maximum value of 99, if it is further updated, it is updated to the initial value of 0. When the power is turned on, the initial value is set to 0. The notification lottery counter 233h is executed when the hit / fail determination information stored in the display pre-reading storage area 233i of the one-shot notification lottery process (FIG. 45, S2231) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 is a hit. If the value of the taunter value acquired by the processing of S2804 is any of 7,77, it is determined to be a hit (a lottery for whether or not to output a one-shot notification sound). To.

The display look-ahead storage area 233i is determined by the read-ahead process (FIG. 40, S410) executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 based on the display winning command output from the voice lamp control device 113. This is the area where information is stored. The display read-ahead storage area 233i has the same configuration as the read-ahead holding area 203f of the main control device 110 and the sub-read-ahead storage area of the voice lamp control device 113. Based on the receipt of the display variation pattern command, the pass / fail determination information corresponding to the hold is shifted and updated according to the digestion of the hold.

<Control processing executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the second embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 39 and 40, the control process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described. In the process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the second embodiment, the part different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is a start prize which is a process of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110. Process 2 (FIG. 39, S110). Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The start winning process 2 (S110), which is one process of the timer interrupt process executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the second embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the start winning process 2 (S110). In the start winning process (FIG. 39, S110) in the second embodiment, a look-ahead process (S410) is added to the start winning process (FIG. 16, S105) in the first embodiment. Since the other processes are the same as the start winning process (FIG. 16, S105) in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

A look-ahead process (S410), which is a process of the start winning process 2 (FIG. 39, S110) executed in the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the second embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 40. In this pre-reading process (FIGS. 40 and S410), the game state when the fluctuation start (dynamic display start) is determined for each counter value acquired in the process of S406 of the start winning process 2 (FIG. 39, S110) is determined. Then, before the fluctuation starts, a process of pre-reading and determining the hit / miss determination information is executed.

In the look-ahead processing (FIGS. 40 and S410), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state when each counter value acquired in S406 of the start winning process 2 (FIG. 39, S110) starts to fluctuate. (S411). The determination of the game state is determined based on the hit / fail determination information stored in the read-ahead holding area 203f. When it is determined that the gaming state at the start of the fluctuation is the high-probability gaming state (S411: Yes), the start winning process 2 (FIG. 39, S110) is based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for the high-probability time. The hit / fail determination result for each counter acquired in the process of S406 is determined, and the pass / fail determination result information is stored in the read-ahead holding area 203f (S412).

On the other hand, in the process of S411, when it is determined that the gaming state at the start of fluctuation is the low-probability gaming state (S411: No), the start winning process 2 is based on the special symbol jackpot random number table for the low-probability time. The hit / fail determination result for each counter acquired in the process of S406 in (FIG. 39, S110) is determined, and the pass / fail determination result information is stored in the read-ahead holding area 203f (S413). After that, a winning command is generated based on the winning / failing determination information stored in the process of S412 or S413. This winning command is a command output to the voice lamp control device 113, and notifies the voice lamp control device 113 of the hit / fail determination information determined in S412 or S413.

In the present embodiment, the winning command is generated only based on the newly stored winning / failing determination information, but the winning command is generated every time based on all the winning / failing determination information of the read-ahead hold storage area 203f. It may be configured as follows. Further, the timing of generating the winning command is not limited to the case where a new winning is generated, but the timing may be configured to be output every time the timer interrupt processing is executed. With this configuration, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 has more opportunities to update the pass / fail determination information of the sub-read-ahead storage area 223e with new information, resulting in unexpected power failure and RAM initialization. Even if it is executed, the data can be restored at an early stage. Further, even when erroneous data is stored due to noise or the like, the data can be rewritten to the correct data at an early stage.

<Control processing executed by the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42, the control process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described. In the process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment, the part different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is one of the main processes (FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. This is a command determination process 2 (FIG. 41, S1320), which is a process. Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The command determination process 2 (S1320) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 2 (S1320). In the command determination process 2 (FIG. 41, S1320) of the second embodiment, each process of S1411 to S1413 is deleted from the command determination process (FIG. 24, S1311) of the first embodiment, and S1414 to S1417. Each process has been added individually. In S1401 to S1410 and S1420 in the second embodiment, the same processing as in S1401 to S1410 and S1420 in the first embodiment is executed. The detailed description of the same processing will be omitted.

In the process of S1410 of the command determination process 2 (FIG. 41, S1320) in the second embodiment, when it is determined that the display output voice command has been received (S1410: Yes), the sound data determination process 2 is executed (S1410: Yes). S1414).

Here, with reference to FIG. 42, the sound data determination process (FIG. 42), which is one process of the command determination process 2 (FIGS. 41, S1320) executed by the MP U 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the second embodiment. , S1414) will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing this sound data determination process (S1414).

In the sound data determination process (FIG. 42, S1414), first, it is determined whether or not the display control device 114 has received the one-shot notification sound command (S1511). Here, the one-shot notification sound command will be described in detail later, but the one-shot notification sound indicating that the lottery result of winning the starting port 64 was a hit (in the present embodiment, the effect of "cuein"). This is a command for instructing the voice lamp control device 113 to output (sound).

This one-shot notification notification sound command executes a predetermined lottery on the condition that when the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 receives the display winning command, the winning command is a display winning command that becomes a big hit. It is generated when the lottery is won.

When it is determined that the one-shot notification sound command is received (S1511: Yes), it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination information in which the jackpot is a jackpot is stored in the sub-read-ahead storage area 223e (S1512). When it is determined that the hit / fail judgment information that is a big hit is stored in the sub-read-ahead storage area (S1512: Yes), the sound data based on the received display output voice command is set in the processing target sound data storage area. (Remember) (S1513). In this case, voice data corresponding to the sound effect "cuein", which is a one-shot notification sound, is set.

On the other hand, in the process of S1512, when it is determined that the hit / fail determination information that is a big hit is not stored in the sub-read-ahead storage area 223e (S1512: No), a notification stop command is generated (S1514). After that, the process proceeds to S1515. This notification stop command is a command output to the display control device 114. The MPU 231 of the display control device 114 is a big hit in the lottery result (the lottery result of the held winning / failing determination information) based on winning the set start port 64 based on receiving this notification stop command. The one-shot notification display data for displaying the display mode indicating that (in the present embodiment, the characters "a notice jackpot will occur") is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is an alternative display mode (the present embodiment). Then, it is set in the display data table buffer by replacing it with the alternative display data that displays the characters "Chance!").

If it is determined in the process of S1511 that the one-shot notification sound command has not been received (S1511: No), the process of S1515 is executed. In the process of S1515, it is determined whether or not the confirmation notification sound command has been received from the display control device 114 (S1515). Here, the definite notification sound command is a command output by the display control device 114. This confirmation notification sound command indicates that when the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 receives a display variation pattern command that becomes a big hit, it becomes a big hit before the special symbol (third symbol) is confirmed and displayed to the player. This is a command instructing the voice lamp control device 113 to output a notification sound (in the present embodiment, a voice of "big hit confirmation") to be notified.

When it is determined that the confirmation notification sound command has been received (S1515: Yes), it is determined whether the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area 223d is a variation pattern that is a big hit (S1516). When it is determined that the stored fluctuation pattern is out of alignment (S1516: No), an alternative sound (in the present embodiment, a voice called "chance") is output to the processing target sound data storage area. Sound data is set (S1517). On the other hand, in the process of S1515, when it is determined that the confirmation notification sound command has not been received (S1515: No), in the process of S1516, it is determined that the variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area is a big hit. If (S1516: Yes), the process of S1513 is executed.

In this way, even when the display control device 114 receives an output instruction command for the sound output in accordance with the display timing of the display mode displayed by the third symbol display device 81, the sound (sound effect) is also received. Is to notify the player of the success / failure determination of the game, and is configured to collate with the success / failure determination information stored in the voice lamp control device 113, so that if the verification does not match, , It can be controlled not to output the sound. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a problem of notifying the player of erroneous information.

Further, since the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 is configured to perform collation based on the information that is the basis of the pass / fail determination information determined by the display control device 114, more accurate collation can be performed. ..

Further, since the alternative sound is output when the collation results do not match, it is possible to prevent a problem that no sound is output and the effect is stupid.

In the present embodiment, only the notification sound related to the pass / fail determination is configured to be collated by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this, and it is limited to each predetermined opportunity (for example, every 200 ms or display output voice). It may be configured to determine whether the display output voice command received every time the command is received 100 times, etc.) has the correct content and is output at the correct timing. With this configuration, it is possible to periodically check whether or not there is an abnormality in the control state of the display control device 114.

<Control processing executed by the display control device 114 in the second embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 43 to 46, the control process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment will be described. In the process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment, the portion different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is the V interrupt process (FIG. 29, S2100) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114. Command determination process 2 (FIG. 43, S2110), which is one process, pointer update process 2 (FIG. 46, S2540), which is one process in display setting process (FIG. 33, 2102), and voice command setting process 2 (FIG. 45). (B), S2530). Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The command determination process 2 (S2110), which is one of the V interrupt processes executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 2 (S2110). In the command determination process 2 (FIG. 43, S2110) in the second embodiment, the variation pattern command process (FIG. 31, S2205) is the variation pattern command process in contrast to the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) in the first embodiment. 2 (FIG. 44, S2220) has been changed, the processes of S2208 to S2209 have been deleted, and the processes of S2230 to S2233 have been added. Since the other processes are the same as the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

When it is determined that the display variation pattern command is received in the process of S2204 of the command determination process 2 (FIG. 43, S2110) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment (S2204). : Yes), the variation pattern command process 2 is executed (S2220).

Here, with reference to FIG. 44, the variation pattern command process 2 (S2220), which is one process of the command determination process 2 (FIG. 43, S2110) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment, will be described. To do. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command process 2 (S2220). In the variation pattern command process 2 (S2220) in the second embodiment, each process from S2308 to S2311 is added to the variation pattern command process (FIGS. 31 and S2205) in the first embodiment. Since other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The process of S2308 is executed after S2307 of the variation pattern command process 2 (FIG. 44, S2220) in the second embodiment is executed. In the process of S2308, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination result indicated by the received display variation pattern command is a big hit (S2308). When it is determined that the hit / fail determination result indicated by the received display variation pattern command is a big hit (S2308: Yes), the value of the notification lottery counter 233h is acquired (S2309). It is determined whether the acquired value of the notification lottery counter 233h is any of "7,77" (that is, a hit) (S2310). When it is determined that the value of the acquired notification lottery counter 233h is a big hit (S2310: Yes), a definite notification sound command is set (generated) (S2311).

On the other hand, in the processing of S2308, when the pass / fail judgment result indicated by the received display variation pattern command is incorrect (S2308: No), and in the processing of S2310, when the value of the acquired notification lottery counter 233h is incorrect. (S2310: No), this process is terminated.

In this way, when a display fluctuation pattern that becomes a big hit is received, the big hit is notified at a timing different from the timing expected by the player by determining whether to notify the lottery result by lottery. Therefore, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. Therefore, the player comes to expect that a big hit notification will be given even at the timing before the special symbol (third symbol) is confirmed and displayed, and the interest in the game can be increased.

In this embodiment, the confirmation sound command is set only, but the display mode (for example, "Big hit" is displayed in advance to notify the third symbol display device 81 that a big hit is made. ) May be displayed. With such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player in a more understandable manner. Further, since the display control device 114 instructs to output the sound related to this display mode (in the present embodiment, the definite notification sound), the display timing and the sound output timing are easily matched (synchronized). be able to.

Returning to FIG. 43, the description will be continued. In the process of S2208, when it is determined that the error command has not been received (S2208: No), it is determined whether or not the display winning command has been received (S2230). If it is determined that the display winning command has been received (S2230: Yes), the one-shot notification lottery process is executed (S2231).

Here, the one-shot notification lottery process (S2231) will be described with reference to FIG. 45 (a). FIG. 45A is a flowchart showing this one-shot notification lottery process (S2231). First, in this one-shot notification lottery process (FIG. 45 (a), S2231), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot hit / fail determination information is stored in the display look-ahead storage area 233i (S2801). When it is determined that the jackpot winning / failing determination information is stored (S2801: Yes), the winning / failing determination information indicated by the received display winning command is stored in the storage area of the corresponding reserved ball in the display look-ahead storage area 233i. Remember (S2802). After that, this process ends. In this way, when the jackpot information has already been notified to the display look-ahead storage area 223i, it is possible to prevent the one-shot notification effect from being duplicated.

On the other hand, in the process of S2801 when it is determined that the jackpot winning / failing determination information is not stored in the display look-ahead storage area (S2801: No), the winning / failing determination information indicated by the received display winning command is displayed. It is stored in the storage area of the corresponding reserved ball in the pre-reading storage area 233i (S2803). It is determined whether or not the stored hit / fail determination information is the jackpot hit / fail determination information (S2804).

When it is determined that the stored winning / failing determination information is the winning / failing determination information of the jackpot (S2804: Yes), the value of the notification lottery counter 233h is acquired (S2805), and the value is determined to be a winning counter value. (In this embodiment, 7,77) is determined (S2806). When it is determined that the value of the acquired notification lottery counter 233h is a hit (S2806: Yes), the one-shot notification sound data is set in the voice data buffer (S2807), and the one-shot notification display data is displayed in the display data table. Set in the buffer (S2808). Here, the display mode displayed by the one-shot notification display data is a display mode in which the characters "a notice jackpot will occur" are displayed on the third symbol display device 81.

In this way, when a winning command for display, which is a big hit, is received, a game ball enters the starting port 64 by being configured to output a one-shot notification sound (in this embodiment, a sound effect called cuin). Since the notification of the big hit is given in advance based on the timing of the ball, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness. Further, by instructing the voice lamp control device 114 to output the one-shot notification sound from the display control device 114, the display mode of the one-shot notification displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is simultaneous with the voice. It can be easily notified at the timing. Therefore, either the display or the voice is notified first, and the notification of either one becomes meaningless (due to being notified after the player has already made a result). Can be prevented. Therefore, the player can be more excited by the production.

Next, with reference to FIG. 45 (b), the voice command setting process 2 (FIG. 45), which is one of the display setting processes (FIG. 33, S2102) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment. (B), S2530) will be described. FIG. 45B is a flowchart showing this voice command setting process (S2530). In the voice command setting process 2 (FIGS. 45 (b), S2530) in the second embodiment, the processes S2601 to S2605 are deleted from the voice command setting process (FIG. 35, S2507) in the first embodiment. .. S2531 to S2532 in the second embodiment are the same as the processes of S2606 to S2607 in the first embodiment. Therefore, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the pointer update process 2 (S2540), which is one of the display setting processes (FIG. 33, S2102) executed by the MPU 221 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment, will be described. .. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the pointer update process 2 (S2540). In the pointer update process 2 (FIG. 46, S2540) in the second embodiment, the processes S2701 to S2704 are deleted from the pointer update process (FIG. 34, S2505) in the first embodiment. Each process of S2711 to S2716 in the second embodiment is the same as each process of S2706 to S2710 in the first embodiment. Therefore, this detailed description will be omitted.

As described above, in the configuration of the second embodiment, since the display control device 114 executes the lottery for each effect (one-shot notification effect and final notification effect), the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 Does not need to perform the lottery process, and the control load can be reduced.

Further, since the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 is configured to output the voice or sound effect related to the display mode to the voice lamp control device 113 in accordance with the timing of displaying the display mode, the output timing is easy. The display mode can be matched with the display timing.

Further, even when the display control device 114 determines by lottery whether or not to notify the player of the determination information related to the result, the notification content is determined by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 before notifying the player. Since it is configured to determine whether or not there is an abnormality by the voice instructing the output, it is possible to determine in advance whether or not an erroneous hit or miss is notified to the player. Therefore, if the discrimination result is incorrect, the audio output is canceled, the display control device 114 is notified of the error, and the display is corrected so as not to notify the incorrect information. Is notified to the player, and it is possible to prevent a problem that confuses the player.

In addition, if it is determined that there is something wrong with the content of the notification, the voice that should be output will not be output by performing an alternative notification that is not limited to either the correctness (hit, loss) such as "chance!" Therefore, it is possible to prevent the sound from becoming silent and producing a stupid effect. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that a problem has occurred. Therefore, the player can play the game with peace of mind.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 to 51. In the first embodiment described above, the MPU 221 of the display control device 114 is configured to instruct the sound lamp control device 113 of the output timing of the sound related to the display. The MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 has described a configuration for determining whether or not there is a problem when the voice instructed by the display control device 113 is output.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the voice lamp control device 113 determines from the passage of the fluctuation time whether the display output voice command output from the display control device 114 is output at a normal timing. When it is determined to be abnormal, the pachinko machine 10 differs from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that the correction is instructed to the display control device 114.

Other configurations, other processes executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, various processes executed by the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111, various processes executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, and a display control device. The various processes executed by the MPU 231 of 114 are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same elements as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

<About the electrical configuration in the third embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 47, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described. In the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment, the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment are the display delay flag 233e, the voice delay counter 233f, and the display delay counter of the work RAM 233 of the MPU 231 of the display control device 114. 233g have been deleted respectively. Therefore, the description of other same parts will be omitted.

<Control processing executed by the voice lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49, the control process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment will be described. In the process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment, the part different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is one process of the main process (FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. Is the command determination process 3 (FIG. 48, S1330). Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The command determination process 3 (S1330) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 48. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 3 (S1330). In the command determination process 3 (FIG. 48, S1330) in the third embodiment, the sound data determination process (S1411) is the sound data determination process 3 (FIG. 1411) in contrast to the command determination process (FIG. 24, S1311) in the first embodiment. 49, S1418) has been changed. In addition, each process from S1412 to S1413 has been deleted. The processes S1401 to S1410 and S1420 in the third embodiment are the same as the processes S1401 to S1410 and S1420 in the first embodiment. Therefore, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When it is determined that the display output voice command is received in the process of S1410 of the command determination process 3 (FIG. 48, S1330) executed by the MPU 221 on the voice lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment (S1410: Yes), the sound data determination process 3 is executed (S1418). After that, the process of S1420 is executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 49, the sound data determination process 3 (FIG. 49), which is one of the commands in the command determination process 3 (FIG. 48, S1330) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the third embodiment. , S1418) will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the sound data determination process 3 (FIG. 49, S1418).

In the sound data determination process 3 (FIG. 49, S1418), first, it is determined whether or not the received display output voice command is received at a regular (normal) timing (S1521). Display output To determine whether or not the voice command is output at the regular timing, the voice specified at the time (variation time) set for the fluctuation pattern is output based on the selected fluctuation pattern. It is determined by whether the command is received.

If it is determined that the received display output voice command is being received at the regular timing (S1521: Yes), the sound data based on the received display output voice command is set in the processing target sound data storage area (S1522). ). On the other hand, in the process of S1521, when it is determined that the received display output voice command is not received at the regular timing (S1521: No), the received display output voice is based on the current fluctuation time. An error from the normal timing of the command is calculated, and a correction command is generated based on the error (S1523).

In this way, based on the display output voice command received from the display control device 114, the control state of the display control device 114 can be determined, and the abnormality can be notified to the display control device 114. Therefore, the abnormality of the display control device 114 can be determined at an early stage and the countermeasure can be taken.

Further, by discriminating the received display output voice command, it is possible to prevent a problem that an erroneous voice is output. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by incorrect game information.

In the present embodiment, all the display output voice commands are discriminated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display output voice commands for inspection are set and the display control device 114 is set at a predetermined timing. It may be configured to output more, and to make a determination only when the command is received. With this configuration, the control load of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 can be reduced. Further, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 may be configured to make a determination every time a predetermined lottery is won, a predetermined timing, a predetermined number of display output voice commands, and the like.

<Control processing executed by the display control device 114 in the third embodiment>
Next, the control process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 51. In the process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the third embodiment, the portion different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is the V interrupt process (FIG. 29, S2100) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114. This is a command determination process 3 (FIG. 50, S2130), which is one process. Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The command determination process 2 (S2110), which is one of the V interrupt processes executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the second embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 2 (S2110). In the command determination process 2 (FIG. 43, S2110) in the second embodiment, the variation pattern command process (FIG. 31, S2205) is the variation pattern command process in contrast to the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) in the first embodiment. 2 (FIG. 44, S2220) has been changed, the processes of S2208 to S2209 have been deleted, and the processes of S2230 to S2233 have been added. Since the other processes are the same as the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

The command determination process 3 (S2130) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 50. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 3 (S2130). In the command determination process 3 (FIG. 50, S2130) of the third embodiment, each process from S2208 to S2209 is deleted from the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) in the first embodiment, and S2240 to S2240 to Each process up to S2241 has been added. Each process of S2201 to S2207 and S221 to S2212 in the third embodiment is executed in the same manner as each process of S2201 to S2207 and S220 to S2212 in the first embodiment.

In the process of S2210 of the command determination process 3 (FIG. 50, S2130) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the third embodiment, when it is determined that the error command has not been received (S2210: No). ), It is determined whether the correction command is received (S2240). If it is determined that the correction command has been received (S2240: Yes), the correction process is executed (S2241). On the other hand, if it is determined that the correction command has not been received (S2240: No), the process of S2212 is executed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 51, a correction process (S2241), which is one process in the command determination process 3 (FIG. 50, S2130) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the third embodiment, will be described. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing this correction process (S2241).

In the correction process (FIG. 51, S2241), first, a normal pointer value is set based on the fluctuation time indicated by the correction command (S2251). Display mode data for displaying the display mode (in this embodiment, the characters "display error is being repaired") for notifying the player that the correction process has been performed because an abnormality has occurred in the display mode is displayed. It is set in the data table buffer (S2252).

In this way, since the pointer value is corrected to the normal position based on the correction command received from the voice lamp control device 113, it is possible to correct the display content corresponding to the normal fluctuation display time.

Further, since the display mode indicating the correction is displayed, even if the player suddenly changes the display mode, it can be easily determined that the defect has been repaired, and the game can be played with peace of mind.

<Fourth Embodiment>
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 60. In the first embodiment described above, the main control device 110 outputs various control commands to the voice lamp control device 113, and the voice lamp control device 113 transmits various control commands to the display control device 114. It was configured in. Then, the configuration in which the control command related to the voice output is communicated with each other between the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 has been described.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment, the main control device 110 outputs control commands to the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, respectively. Then, the display control device 114 outputs a control signal based on various lottery to the voice lamp control device 113, and the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 determines whether or not the received control signal is correct. It is different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment in that it is configured to determine whether or not a lottery is being performed based on the above.

Other configurations, other processes executed by the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, various processes executed by the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111, various processes executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, and a display control device. The various processes executed by the MPU 231 of 114 are the same as those of the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the same elements as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

<Electrical configuration in the fourth embodiment>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 53. In the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the fourth embodiment, the portion different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is connected by a signal line so that a command can be transmitted from the main control device 110 to the display control device 114. Has been done. The special symbol hold ball number counter 223a, the fluctuation start flag 223b, and the stop type selection flag 223c of the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the voice control device 113 have been deleted. A control ROM 700 and a control RAM 710 are added to the MPU 231 of the display control device 114, respectively. Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

<Electrical configuration of main control device 110 in the fourth embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIG. 52, the electrical configuration of the main control device 110 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, a signal line is connected to the display control device 114 from the main control device 110 so that a command can be output. This signal line is configured to be capable of transmitting an 8-bit signal. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the main control device 110 is configured to be able to directly transmit commands to the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 in one direction. The details will be described later, but by configuring in this way, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 receive and store the commands output from the main control device 110, respectively, so that the voice can be heard. When the lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 communicate with each other for control, the consistency of the received command can be determined. In the present embodiment, since the display control device 114 performs the control related to the display, it is composed of the MPU 231 having a high processing speed. Therefore, the display control device 114 is made to execute the control necessary for the production of the game and the like. , The display control device 114 is configured to output commands and data necessary for control to the voice lamp control device 113. Then, the consistency of the command or data is determined based on the command received from the main control device 110, and if there is an abnormality, the display control device 114 is notified of the abnormality.

As a result, the control load of the voice lamp control device 113 can be reduced. Further, by performing mutual communication between the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, it is possible to determine an abnormality in the control process at an early stage. Therefore, it is possible to repair the abnormality at an early stage and reduce the trouble in the game.

<Electrical configuration of audio lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment>
The electrical configuration of the voice lamp control device 113 will be described with reference to FIG. 52. In the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, the special symbol reserved ball number counter 223a, the fluctuation start flag 223b, and the stop type selection flag 223c are deleted. This is because, in the fourth embodiment, the display control device 114 executes processing such as a main lottery in the production of the game, and the voice lamp control device 114 determines the consistency of the commands and data received from the display control device 114. This is because it is determined from the result of determining whether or not the variable pattern command is being received. With such a configuration, the control load of the voice lamp control device 113 can be reduced, the capacity of the RAM 223 and the like can be reduced, and the cost can be further reduced.

<About the electrical configuration of the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment>
The electrical configuration of the display control device 114 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 53. A control ROM 700 and a control RAM 710 are added to the display control device 114 according to the fourth embodiment, respectively.

A sub-variation pattern table 700a is added to the control ROM 700. The sub-variation pattern table 700a has the same configuration as the sub-variation pattern table shown in FIG. In this sub-variation pattern table 700a, a variation display data table 234a to be set is set corresponding to the variation pattern.

The control RAM 710 is set with a special symbol reserved ball number counter 710a, a fluctuation start flag 710b, a stop type selection flag 710c, a fluctuation pattern storage area 710d, and other storage areas 710e. Regarding the special symbol reservation ball number counter 710a, the fluctuation start flag 710b, the stop type selection flag 710c, and the fluctuation pattern storage area 710d, the number of special symbol reservation balls in the RAM 223 of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 of the first embodiment Since the configuration is the same except that the counter 223a, the fluctuation start flag 223b, the stop type selection flag 223c, the fluctuation pattern storage area 223d, and the display control device 114 are provided, detailed description thereof will be omitted. The other storage area 710e is a storage area in which other flags and various data necessary for controlling the game are stored.

<Control processing executed by the main control device 110 in the fourth embodiment>
The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 in the fourth embodiment executes the same processing as in the first embodiment, but in the first embodiment, it outputs a command only to the voice lamp control device 113 and the payout control device 111. However, in the fourth embodiment, the command is also output to the display control device 114. The same command is output to the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, and the output side control device receives only the necessary command and performs control processing based on the command. Is configured to run.

In the present embodiment, the same command is output to the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a dedicated command is output to each of them. You may. With this configuration, it is possible to suppress the output of unnecessary commands to the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. Therefore, the control load for receiving the command between the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can be reduced.

Further, the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 may determine the control load between the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, and may be configured so that the output control device can be switched. The voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are configured so that the same control process can be executed for the same command, and the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 are configured based on the fact that the command is received from the main control device 110. It may be configured to execute a process such as a lottery of an effect based on a command.

With this configuration, the control processing capacity of the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 can be used without waste. Therefore, considering that the control load is concentrated on one of the control devices, it is possible to suppress the need to configure an expensive control device having a high processing capacity. Therefore, the cost of the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced.

<Control processing executed by the voice lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 54 to 56, the control process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 of the pachinko machine 10 in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment, the part different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is the main process (FIG. 54) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The main process (FIG. 54) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 54. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the main process executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 according to the fourth embodiment. The main processing (FIG. 54) in the voice lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment is S1305-S1308, S1310, S1312 with respect to the main processing (FIG. 23) in the voice lamp control device 113 in the first embodiment. Each process of is deleted. Further, the command determination process (FIG. 24, S1311) has been changed to the command determination process 4 (FIG. 55, S1340).

The command determination process 4 (S1340), which is one process in the main process (FIG. 54) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. 55. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 4 (S1340). In the command determination process 4 (FIG. 55, S1340) in the fourth embodiment, each process of S1402, S1405 to S1409 is deleted from the command determination process (FIG. 24, S1311) in the first embodiment. Further, each process of S1430 to S1431 is added, and the sound data determination process (FIG. 25, S1411) is changed to the sound data determination process 4 (FIG. 56, S1440). Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, detailed description of the same processing will be omitted.

When it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received in the process of S1401 of the command determination process 4 (FIG. 55, S1340) in the fourth embodiment (S1401: No), the lamp lighting command is received from the display control device 114. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S1430). When it is determined that the lamp lighting command has been received (S1430: Yes), lighting data for each lamp is generated based on the received lamp lighting command (S1431). Here, the lamp lighting command indicates lighting data for each lamp. The MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 executes a process of generating lighting data corresponding to the command.

In the present embodiment, the display control device 114 outputs the lighting data for each lamp, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting data for each lighting pattern is set in the ROM 222 of the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. Of course, the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 may be configured to automatically output a predetermined series of lighting data to the LED driver or the like based on the lamp lighting command output from the display control device 114. good. With this configuration, the control load between the display control device 114 and the voice lamp control device 113 can be further reduced. Further, the number of commands output by the display control device 114 to the voice lamp control device 113 can be reduced.

On the other hand, in the process of S1430, when it is determined that the lamp lighting command has not been received (S1430: No), it is determined whether the display output voice command has been received (S1410). When it is determined that the display output voice command is being received (S1410: Yes), the sound data determination process 4 is executed (S1440).

Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the sound data determination process 4 (FIG. 56), which is one of the commands in the command determination process 4 (FIG. 55, S1340) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 in the fourth embodiment. , S1440) will be described. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the sound data determination process 4 (S1440).

In the sound data determination process 4 (FIG. 56, S1440), first, a display output voice command of the drive effect displayed in relation to the operation of the drive accessory 800 (in the present embodiment, a sound effect of "docker" is output. It is determined whether it is a command) (S1531). When it is determined that the display output voice command of the driving effect is received (S1531: Yes), it is determined whether the driving accessory 800 is in a predetermined position (driving position in the present embodiment) (S1532). .. Here, in determining whether the position of the drive accessory 800 is the drive position, it is determined whether the drive sensor 245 arranged at the drive position detects the drive accessory 800.

When it is determined that the drive accessory 800 is at a position other than the drive position (S1532: No), a display delay command is set. The display delay command is a command similar to the display delay command in the first embodiment.

On the other hand, in the process of S1531, when it is determined that the display output voice command is other than the drive effect (S1531: No), the voice command indicated by the display output voice command is the fluctuation pattern storage area 223d of the voice lamp control device 113. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern stored in is consistent with the lottery result of the winning / failing determination result (S1534). Here, when the voice (sound effect) indicated by the display output voice command is the voice output regardless of the lottery result, it is determined that they match. In addition, when the display output voice command is a voice selected when the result of a specific lottery is a specific lottery result (for example, a voice saying "I did it" used in the production produced by the character when a big hit is made), the big hit. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is stored in the fluctuation pattern storage area 223d.

In the processing of S1534, if it is determined that the voice content of the received display output voice command matches the lottery result (S1534: Yes), the sound data based on the received display output voice command is processed. Store in the storage area (S1535). As a result, the correct sound can be output to the player. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player is confused by being notified of an erroneous voice.

On the other hand, in the process of S1534, when it is determined that the audio content indicated by the display output audio command does not match the lottery result (S1534: No), the variation content abnormality command is set (S1536), and the alternative lamp data Is set (S1537).

The variation content abnormality command is a command for notifying the display control device 114 that there is an abnormality in the variation pattern selected by the display control device 114, the lottery process of the effect, or the like. The alternative lamp data is a lighting mode that substitutes the lamp lighting data set based on the lamp lighting command received from the display control device 114 (in the present embodiment, lighting of the lamp or the like that notifies the jackpot or the like is prohibited (non-lighting). It is lighting data that is set to be lit) and is lit at a predetermined blinking (lights are lit at intervals of 3 s for other effect lamps).

As a result, even when an effect of notifying the jackpot by lighting the lamp or the like (for example, lighting of a dedicated lamp for notifying the jackpot) is set, the lighting can be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a problem that the player is erroneously notified. Further, since the lamp is lit in a predetermined lighting mode, it is possible to prevent a problem that the lamp is not lit at all and makes the player uneasy.

Further, since the display control device 114 can be notified of the abnormality, it is possible to execute the process corresponding to the abnormality. Therefore, by performing a process such as switching the display mode displayed by the display control device 114 to an alternative display mode, it is possible to prevent the player from being notified of the hit / miss determination result or the like in an erroneous display mode. Further, by displaying an error or outputting an error signal to an external terminal or the like, it is possible to notify the pachinko machine 10 that an abnormality has occurred at an early stage.

<Control processing executed by the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 57 to 60, the control process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 of the pachinko machine 10 in the fourth embodiment will be described. In the process executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment, the part different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment is the display timer interrupt process (FIG. 57, S2800) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114. This is the command determination process 3 (FIG. 50, S2130), which is one of the V interrupt processes (FIG. 29, S2100). Therefore, here, only the parts different from the pachinko machine 10 in the first embodiment will be described, and the description of the other same parts will be omitted.

The display timer interrupt process (S2800) executed by the MPU 221 of the display control device 114 executed in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing this display timer interrupt process (S2800). This display timer interrupt process (FIG. 57, S2800) is an interrupt process executed in an execution cycle of every 1 ms.

Command output processing (S2801), power-on notification processing (S2803), customer waiting effect processing (S2804) of display timer interrupt processing (FIG. 57, S2800) executed by the MPU 231 in the display control device 114 according to the fourth embodiment. In the first embodiment, the MPU221 of the voice lamp control device 113 performs the hold quantity display update process (S2805), the frame button input monitoring / effect process (S2806), the lamp edit process (S2807), and the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S2808). Command output process (S1302), power-on notification process (S1304), customer waiting effect process (S1305), hold quantity display update process (S1306), frame button input monitoring / effect process (S1307) of the main process (FIG. 23) to be executed. ), The lamp editing process (S1308), and the liquid crystal effect execution management process (S1310). In addition. The command output process (S2801) differs in that a command is output to the voice lamp control device 113. Therefore, these detailed explanations will be omitted.

When the process of S2801 of the display timer interrupt process (FIG. 57, S2800) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment is executed, the display command determination process is subsequently executed (S2802).

The display command determination process (S2802) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 58. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing this display command determination process (S2802). In the display command determination process (FIG. 58, S2802), the command received from the main control device 110 is determined, and the process corresponding to each of the received commands is executed. It is set to be repeatedly executed until all the commands received from the main control device 110 are processed.

In the display command determination process (FIG. 58, S2802), which is one of the display timer interrupt processes (FIG. 57, S2800) executed by the MPU 221 of the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment, first, the fluctuation pattern command is executed. It is determined whether it is being received (S2901). If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received (S2901: Yes), the variation pattern command processing is executed (S2205). In this variation pattern command processing, only the variation pattern command processing (FIG. 31, S2205) in the first embodiment and the display variation pattern command are changed to the variation command, and the other processes are the same. Therefore, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, in the process of S2901 when it is determined that the variation pattern command has not been received (S2901: No), it is determined whether or not the stop type command has been received (S2903). When it is determined that the stop type command has been received (S2903: Yes), the stop symbol (stop symbol of the third symbol) is set based on the stop type (S2904).

On the other hand, in the process of S2903, if it is determined that the stop type command has not been received (S2903: No), it is determined whether or not the hold ball number command has been received (S2905). When it is determined that the reserved ball number command has been received (S2905: Yes), the reserved ball number is extracted from the received command and stored in the special symbol reserved ball number counter 710a (S2906).

On the other hand, in the process of S2905, when it is determined that the reserved ball number command has not been received (S2905: No), the process corresponding to the other command is executed.

Although not shown in the present embodiment, when a variation pattern command is received, a display mode of a notice symbol displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (for example, based on a hit / fail determination result indicated by the variation pattern command) (for example, The display mode of the character that notifies the specific hit / fail judgment) is determined. Such a lottery related to the production is executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114. In addition, a display output voice command for instructing the voice lamp control device 113 to output voice output according to the display timing of the effect display mode such as the notice is set.

The display timer interrupt process (FIG. 57, S2800) executed in the present embodiment is not limited to the interrupt process having a 1 ms cycle, but is not limited to the main process (FIG. 23) executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113. ) May be configured by loop type processing. Then, for example, the V interrupt process can be executed by setting the interrupt permission and the prohibition every time 1 ms elapses.

Next, the V interrupt process (S2100) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 59. In the V interrupt process (FIG. 59, S2100) in the fourth embodiment, the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) commands the V interrupt process (FIG. 29 (b), S2100) in the first embodiment. The determination process 4 (FIG. 60, S2140) has been changed. Since the other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

With reference to FIG. 60, the command determination process 4 (FIG. 60, S2140), which is one of the processes in the V interrupt process (FIG. 59, S2100) executed by the MPU 231 of the display control device 114, will be described in the fourth embodiment. To do. FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 4 (FIG. 60, S2140). In the command determination process 4 (FIG. 60, S2140) in the fourth embodiment, each process from S2204 to S2207 is deleted from the command determination process (FIG. 30, S2101) in the first embodiment, and S2260 to S2261 Each process has been added. As for other processes, the same processes as those in the first embodiment are executed, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the command determination process 4 (FIG. 60, S2140) in the fourth embodiment, when it is determined in the process of S2208 that the display delay command is not received (S2208: No), the voice lamp control device 113 fluctuates. It is determined whether or not the content abnormality command is received (S2260). When it is determined that the variation content abnormality command is received (S2260: Yes), the alternative variation display data table is set in the display data table buffer (S2661). This alternative variation display data table is a data table set in the image ROM 234, and is a defined loss symbol such as "115" when the fluctuation time elapses after the third symbol continues to fluctuate at a constant speed. It is set to stop at. Here, this lost symbol is set as a stop symbol when the alternative variable display data table is set.

In this way, regardless of the selected fluctuation pattern, by replacing it so that the fluctuation mode of the loss is displayed, even though the hit is notified by the wrong fluctuation pattern, the big hit game is not performed. Can be prevented. Further, by stopping at a specific stop symbol, a store clerk or a person performing maintenance can easily determine that a problem has occurred in the display control device 114. Therefore, the defective part can be identified at an early stage and can be easily repaired.

In the configurations of the first to fourth embodiments, the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 executes the instruction of the output timing of the sound output according to the display mode controlled by the display control device 114. Further, since the voice control output in connection with the operation directly controlled by the voice lamp control device 113 such as the driving accessory 800 is configured to be executed by the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113, more voice can be heard. The output timing can be adjusted to the operation of the linked object. Therefore, it is possible to perform a powerful effect by matching the output timing of the voice to the movement (effect) of each object for the player.

Further, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 do not communicate with each other regarding the control of the voice output, but determine whether the command is appropriate based on the command output by the display control device 114. Therefore, it is possible to determine a defect of the display control device 114 at an early stage.

Further, as in the configuration of the fourth embodiment, the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 respectively have a control for executing the effect determination and the lottery process and a control for determining whether the control is correctly performed. The control load can be further reduced by sharing the work with each control device. In addition, a more accurate notification mode can be notified to the player.

As a modification of the first to fourth embodiments, in the present embodiment, when the timing of the display mode displayed by the display control device 114 and the drive timing of the drive accessory 800 do not match, the timing of the display mode is changed. The timing is adjusted accordingly, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a process such as changing the operating speed of the driving accessory 800 may be executed.

As a modification of the fourth embodiment, the main control device 110 is configured to switch commands to be output to the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114. The control load between the voice lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114 is discriminated and switched to determine which one to distribute. As a method of discriminating the control load, a method of discriminating according to the gaming state can be considered. For example, during the jackpot, the control load of the display control device 114 is low, so a command is output to the voice lamp control device 113, and during the probabilistic game state, the control load of the display control device 114 is high, so that the voice lamp Output to the control device 113. Further, it may be configured to switch alternately. Moreover, you may switch by a predetermined lottery. Further, it may be configured to switch every predetermined cycle (for example, every 100 ms).

With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a problem that the control load is biased to one of the control devices. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the formation of an expensive control device and reduce the cost of the pachinko machine 10.

Further, the display control device 114 is configured to mainly control the control related to the effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a part or all of the control is performed by the voice lamp control device 113 depending on the control amount of the MPU 231 of the display control device 114. The MPU 221 may be configured to output the control result to the display control device 113.

With this configuration, the control amount can be reduced even when the control load of the MPU 231 of the display control device 114 temporarily increases.

In the first to fourth embodiments, the display control device 114 outputs a command for outputting voice to the voice lamp control device 113, and whether the MPU 221 of the voice lamp control device 113 has an abnormality in the command. It is determined and configured to output when there is no abnormality, but the configuration is not limited to this, and a command for forcibly outputting audio from the display control device 114 to the audio lamp control device 113 may also be provided. Good. With such a configuration, it is possible to forcibly output a voice at the time of an error or the like to more reliably notify the error or fraud.

Further, in the first to fourth embodiments, the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 and the voice, and the operation timing of the driving accessory 800 and the voice have been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, in order to match the operation timing of the lamp lighting mode controlled by the voice lamp control device 113 and the driving accessory 800, the display mode controlled by the display control device 114 and the lamp lighting mode controlled by the voice lamp control device 113. The configurations of the first to fourth embodiments may be applied. In a configuration in which the operation timings of the operating means (voice, lamp, driving accessory, etc.) are matched between the plurality of control boards, the configuration as described above can be applied.

Further, it is natural that a part or all of the first to fourth embodiments may be combined.

Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above-described embodiment. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the jackpot until multiple times (for example, two or three times) a big hit state occurs including that. It may be carried out as). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be carried out on a pachinko machine that has a winning device having a special area such as a V zone and is in a special gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in the special area. Further, in addition to the slot machine and the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as an ale-pachi, a sparrow ball, a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine.

As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device for variably displaying a symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is not provided. Things can be mentioned. In this case, after a predetermined amount of balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop switch, or a predetermined amount. As time elapses, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game is generated that gives the player a predetermined game value on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is a so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a predetermined game value. Is for paying out a large amount of balls to the lower saucer. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed can be solved.

Hereinafter, in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention, the concepts of various inventions included in the above-described embodiments will be shown.

<Characteristic A group>
<Issue>
Conventionally, a game machine capable of distributing a control load by transmitting a control signal from a main control means to a sub control means to execute control has been proposed. In such a game machine, the main control means unilaterally outputs a control signal regardless of the state of the sub control means, so that the control different from the control intended for the main control means can be performed due to the abnormality of the sub control means. There was a problem that it was executed by the sub-control means.

<Means>
In a gaming machine having a first control means and a second control means that receives a control signal from the first control means and executes game control, the second control means is the first control means. The first control means has a state confirmation signal generating means for generating a state confirmation signal capable of confirming the state of the second control means output to the first control means based on the control signal from. The control means is based on a state determination means that determines the state confirmation signal when the state confirmation signal from the second control means is received, and the state determination means that determines an abnormality of the second control means. The gaming machine A1 is characterized by having an abnormality processing executing means for executing an abnormality processing corresponding to the abnormality.

According to the game machine A1, the control of the game is executed by the second control means by receiving the control signal from the first control means. In the second control means, a state confirmation signal capable of confirming the state of the second control means output to the first control means based on the control control signal from the first control means is a state confirmation signal generation means. Is generated by. Further, in the first control means, when the state confirmation signal from the second control means is received, the state confirmation signal is discriminated by the state determination means. Based on the state determination means determining the abnormality of the second control means, the abnormality processing corresponding to the abnormality is executed by the abnormality processing execution means. Thereby, the first control means can easily determine the abnormality of the second control means. Therefore, the abnormality of the second control means can be determined at an early stage. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the second control means from executing a control different from the control intended by the first control means.

In the game machine A1, the abnormality processing executed by the abnormality processing executing means generates an abnormality signal for notifying the second control means of the abnormality, and the second control means receives the abnormality signal. The gaming machine A2 is characterized in that it has a sub-abnormal processing execution means for executing the sub-abnormal processing based on the above.

According to the game machine A2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine A1, the following effects are played. That is, an abnormal signal is generated by the abnormal processing executed by the abnormal processing executing means. In the second control means, the sub-abnormal processing is executed by the sub-abnormal processing executing means based on the reception of the abnormal signal. As a result, the second control means can determine the abnormality. Therefore, by executing the sub-abnormal processing corresponding to the abnormality, the processing for the abnormality can be executed.

In the game machine A2, the sub-abnormal processing executed by the sub-abnormal processing executing means is a predetermined alternative control processing in which the control processing executed by the second control means based on the control signal from the first control means. A game machine A3 characterized in that it is switched and executed.

According to the game machine A3, in addition to the effect played by the game machine A2, the following effects are played. That is, in the sub-abnormal processing, the control processing executed based on the control signal is switched to the predetermined alternative control processing and executed. As a result, it is possible to suppress a problem of performing control that confuses the player in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the second control means.

In any of the game machines A1 to A3, the first control means is related to an effect executing means for executing a main effect related to notification of the lottery result to the player based on the lottery result of the game, and the main effect. The second control means has received a control signal that can identify the lottery result of the game output from the first control means. Based on the above, a sub-effect execution means for executing a sub-appearance related to the notification of the lottery result and a sub-operation signal for operating the main operation means in relation to the sub-effect are sent to the first control means. A game machine A4 characterized by having a sub-operation executing means for outputting.

According to the game machine A4, in addition to the effect of any one of the game machines A1 to A3, the following effect is played. That is, in the first control means, based on the lottery result of the game, the main effect related to the notification of the lottery result to the game difference y is executed by the effect executing means. The main actuating means that operates in relation to the main effect is actuated by the main actuating means. Further, in the second control means, based on the reception of the control signal that can identify the lottery result of the game output from the first control means, the sub-effect related to the notification of the lottery result is executed by the sub-effect execution means. Will be done. A sub-actuation signal for operating the main actuating means is output to the first control means by the sub-actuation executing means in relation to the sub-effect. As a result, the operation of the main actuating means operated in relation to the main effect is controlled by the main actuating means of the first control means, and the operation of the main actuating means operated in relation to the sub-effect is the second. Since the control means is configured to be controlled based on the side operation signal output by the side operation execution means of the control means, the operation timings of the respective operation means can be easily adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the operation of the main effect and the main actuating means related thereto is deviated, or the operation of the sub effect and the sub-actuating means related thereto is deviated.

In the game machine A4, the game machine A5 is characterized in that the sub-operation signal is at least one of the state confirmation signals.

According to the game machine A5, the following effects are produced in addition to the effects of the game machine A4. That is, since the auxiliary operation signal is set as at least one of the status confirmation signals, the number of command types can be reduced as compared with the case where only the dedicated status confirmation signal is configured.

The game machine A4 or A5 has an effect mode determining means for determining an effect mode for notifying the lottery result from a plurality of effect modes based on the lottery result of the game, and the effect determined by the effect mode determining means. At least one of the modes includes a fusion effect mode in which the fusion effect, which is one effect, is executed by executing the main effect and the sub effect at predetermined timings. The first control means is a main effect state determining means that determines the state of the main effect based on a sub-operation signal output by the second control means when the fusion effect mode is determined, and a main effect thereof. It has a switching means for changing the timing when it is determined by the output state determining means that the main effect and the sub effect are not executed at a predetermined timing. A game machine A6 characterized by.

According to the game machine A6, in addition to the effects of the game machine A4 or A5, the following effects are produced. That is, based on the lottery result of the game, the effect mode for notifying the lottery result is determined by the effect mode determining means from among the plurality of effect modes. In at least one of the effect modes determined by the effect mode determining means, a fusion effect that is one effect is executed by executing the main effect and the sub effect at timings determined for each other. A fusion effect mode is included. In the first control means, when the fusion effect is determined, the state of the main effect is determined by the main effect state determining means based on the sub-operation signal output by the second control means. When the main effect and the sub effect are classified as not being executed at a predetermined timing by the main effect state determining means, the switching means changes the timing. As a result, it is possible to suppress a problem that a regular fusion effect cannot be produced for the player without being executed at a predetermined timing. By changing the timing by the switching means, the timing can be adjusted again. Therefore, the regular fusion effect can be stably executed.

In the game machine A6, the switching means generates a switching signal for notifying the second control means that the timing between the main effect and the sub effect is different from the predetermined timing. The game machine A7 is characterized in that the second control means includes a sub-timing changing means for changing the execution timing of the sub-effect based on the reception of the switching signal.

According to the game machine A7, the following effects are produced in addition to the effects of the game machine A6. That is, the switching means of the first control means generates a switching signal for notifying the second control means of the timing in which the timing of the main effect and the sub effect is predetermined. Then, in the second control means, the execution timing of the sub-effect is changed by the sub-timing changing means based on the reception of the switching signal. As a result, the execution timing of the sub-effect is changed, so that the timing of the main effect can be matched again.

<Characteristic B group>
<Issue>
In the control of the liquid crystal display, since the voice control device cannot grasp the content displayed on the liquid crystal display, there is a problem that the voice output by the voice control device and the content of the liquid crystal display do not match and are misaligned. It was. The present invention has been made to solve the above-exemplified problems and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine that suppresses a discrepancy between the content of the liquid crystal display and the output sound.

<Means>
In a gaming machine having a first control means, a second control means, and a common operation means that operates by receiving a first operation signal output from the first control means, the second control means is There is an operation-related signal generating means for generating an operation-related signal for outputting a first operation signal from the first control means to cause the common operation means to perform an operation related to the operation of the auxiliary operation means controlled by the second control means. Then, the first control means operates the operation related to the operation of the main operation means controlled by the first control means and the operation indicated by the operation-related signal output from the second control means to the common operation means, respectively. The gaming machine B1 is characterized by having a first operating signal generating means for generating the first operating signal.

According to the game machine B1, the common operating means operates by receiving the first operating signal output from the first controlling means. Then, in the second control means, the operation-related signal that causes the first control means to output the first operation signal that causes the operation related to the operation of the auxiliary operation means controlled by the second control means to be the common operation means is generated as the operation-related signal. Generated by means. In the first control means, the first operation for causing the common operation means means to operate the operation related to the operation of the main operation means controlled by the first control means and the operation indicated by the operation-related signal output from the second control means, respectively. The signal is generated by the first operation signal generating means. Thereby, the operation timing of the common operation means that operates in relation to the operation means controlled by the control means can be adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to perform a powerful operation in which the operations of the plurality of operating means are integrated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deviation of the control timing of each control means.

The game machine B1 is characterized in that the common operating means is composed of a sound output means capable of outputting a sound related to the game.

According to the game machine B2, in addition to the effect played by the game machine B1, the following effects are played. That is, it is possible to output the sound of the timing according to the operation of the operating means operated by each control means.

In the game machine B2, the first control means outputs a lottery control signal capable of identifying the lottery result to the second control means based on the lottery result of the game executed based on a predetermined opportunity. The second control means uses the notification determination means for determining whether or not to notify the player of the lottery result based on the reception of the lottery control signal, and the notification determination means for the lottery. When it is determined to notify the result, it has a pass / fail voice signal generating means for generating a pass / fail voice signal for outputting a voice for notifying the player of the lottery result from the common operating means by the first control means. When the first control means receives the winning / failing voice signal, the matching result is inconsistent between the matching means for collating the lottery result of the game with the lottery result indicated by the winning / failing voice signal and the matching means. The gaming machine B3 is characterized by having a prohibiting means for prohibiting the output of the voice indicated by the hit / fail voice signal when it is determined to be.

According to the game machine B3, in addition to the effect played by the game machine B2, the following effects are played. That is, the first control means outputs a lottery control signal capable of identifying the lottery result to the second control means based on the lottery result of the game executed based on a predetermined opportunity. In the second control means, based on the reception of the lottery control signal, the notification determination means determines whether or not to notify the player of the lottery result. When it is determined that the lottery result is to be notified by the notification determining means, a winning / failing voice signal for causing the first control means to output a voice for notifying the player of the lottery result is generated by the winning / losing voice signal generating means. To. In the first control means, when the winning / failing audio signal is received, the lottery result of the game and the lottery result indicated by the winning / failing audio signal are collated by the collating means. When the collation means determines that the collation results do not match, the prohibition means prohibits the output of the voice indicated by the pass / fail voice signal. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem that the voice determined by the erroneous lottery result is output. Therefore, more accurate notification can be given to the player.

In the game machine B2 or B3, the prohibition means of the first control means is set by switching to a predetermined alternative voice different from the voice instructed by the pass / fail voice signal. ..

According to the game machine B4, in addition to the effect played by B2 or B3, the following effects are played in the game. That is, in the first control means, a predetermined alternative voice different from the voice instructed by the pass / fail voice signal is switched and set by the prohibition means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a problem that the production is stupid by notifying the substitute voice.

In any of the game machines B2 to B4, the second control means, as the auxiliary operating means, is a display means capable of displaying identification information indicating the lottery result indicated by the lottery control signal, and the lottery result by the notification determination means. It has a timing setting means for setting the output timing of the voice to be notified and the timing at which the identification information displayed on the display means is displayed at a predetermined timing when it is determined to notify the notification. A game machine B5 characterized by.

According to the game machine B5, in addition to the effect of any of the game machines B2 to B4, the following effect is played. That is, in the second control means, the identification information indicating the lottery result indicated by the lottery control signal is displayed on the display means as the auxiliary operation means. When it is determined by the notification determining means that the lottery result is to be notified, the output timing of the notified voice and the timing at which the identification information displayed on the display means is displayed are set by the timing setting means at predetermined timings. As a result, the timing of the sound and the display can be easily matched. Therefore, it can be easily controlled even when it is desired to notify at the timing when the display and the voice match.

In the game machine B5, when the first control means determines that the collation means of the first control means is inconsistent, the first control means notifies the second control means that the collation result is inconsistent. The second control means has predetermined discriminant information indicating a lottery result to be displayed on the display means based on the reception of the discrepancy signal. A game machine B6 having an alternative display means for switching to alternative identification information.

According to the game machine B6, in addition to the effect played by the game machine B5, the following effects are played. That is, when the first control means determines that the matching means does not match, the mismatch signal generating means generates a mismatch signal for notifying the second control means that the matching result has not matched. To. On the other hand, in the second control means, the identification information indicating the lottery result to be displayed on the display means is switched to the predetermined alternative identification information by the alternative display means based on the reception of the mismatch signal. As a result, it is possible to prevent a problem that identification information indicating erroneous hit / miss determination information is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a problem that the player is confused by incorrect identification information.

<Characteristic C group>
In a gaming machine having a main control means for executing game control and a first sub-control means and a second sub-control means for receiving control signals from the main control means and executing game control, respectively. The main control means outputs the lottery result output to the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means based on the lottery means for executing the lottery of the game and the lottery result of the lottery means. The second sub-control means includes a control signal generating means for generating an identifiable pass / fail control signal, and the second sub-control means determines an effect determination means for determining an effect content related to a game based on the result control signal, and an effect determination thereof. It has an effect notification signal generation means for generating an effect notification signal for notifying the first sub control means of the effect content determined by the means, and the first sub control means receives the effect notification signal. In this case, it has an effect determining means for determining whether or not the effect content indicated by the effect notification signal is normal based on the result of the result of the accuracy determination indicated by the hit / fail control signal received from the main control means. A game machine C1 characterized by being present.

According to the game machine C1, the control of the game is executed by the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means by receiving the control signals from the main control means, respectively. In the main control means, a control signal is generated based on the lottery result of the lottery means for executing the lottery of the game, and a win / fail control signal capable of identifying the lottery result output to the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means is generated. Generated by means. In the second sub-control means, the effect content related to the game is determined by the effect determining means based on the pass / fail control signal. An effect notification signal for notifying the first sub-control means of the determined effect content is generated by the effect notification signal generation means. In the first sub-control means, when the effect notification content is received, the effect determination means determines whether or not the effect content indicated by the effect notification signal is normal, based on the result of the hit / fail determination indicated by the pass / fail control signal. As a result, even when the effect content is selected based on a lottery result different from the actual winning / failing determination result due to the influence of noise or the like, the abnormality can be determined by another control means. Therefore, the abnormality can be discriminated at an early stage. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a defect when the game is controlled between the plurality of control means.

The game machine C1 has a voice output means that receives a voice signal output from the first sub-control means and outputs a voice to the outside, and the second sub-control means is controlled by the second sub-control means. The first sub-control means includes a voice output signal generating means for generating a voice output signal for outputting the voice related to the operation of the second sub-actuating means from the voice output means to the main control means. 1 Generates a voice signal for causing the voice output means to output a voice related to the operation of the first sub-actuating means controlled by the sub-control means and a voice indicated by a voice output signal output from the second sub-control means. A game machine C2 having a voice signal generation means.

According to the game machine C2, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the game machine C1. That is, the voice signal output from the first sub-control means is received, and the voice is output to the outside by the voice output means. In the second sub-control means, the voice output signal generating means generates a voice output signal for causing the main control means to output the voice related to the operation of the second sub-actuating means controlled by the second sub-control means. .. In the first sub-control means, the voice related to the operation of the first sub-actuating means controlled by the first sub-control means and the voice indicated by the voice output signal output from the second sub-control means are output to the voice output means, respectively. The voice signal to be generated is generated by the voice signal generation means. As a result, each control means can instruct the timing of outputting the sound related to the operation means controlled by the control means, so that the operation timing of the operation means and the output timing of the sound can be easily adjusted to the regular timing. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to perform a powerful operation in which the voice and the operation are integrated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deviation of the control timing of each control means.

In the game machine C1 or C2, the second sub-control means controls the game executed by the second sub-control means based on the control signal from the main control means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It has an extraordinary signal generating means for generating an extraordinary signal instructing the first sub-control means to execute at least a part of the extraordinary control processing, and the first sub-control means receives the extraordinary signal. Based on the above, the gaming machine C3 is characterized by having an extraordinary control result signal generation means for generating an extraordinary control result signal for notifying the execution result after executing the extraordinary control process.

According to the game machine C3, the following effects are obtained in addition to the effects of the game machine C1 or the game machine C2. That is, the second sub-control means is a temporary control process that is at least a part of the control of the game executed by the second sub-control means based on the control signal from the main control means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The extraordinary signal generating means generates an extraordinary signal instructing the first sub-control means to execute the above. In the first sub-control means, after executing the temporary control process based on the reception of the temporary signal, the temporary control result signal generating means generates the temporary control result signal for notifying the execution result. As a result, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a part of the control of the second sub control means can be executed by the first sub control means, and the control load of the first sub control means can be reduced. Therefore, both the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means can be effectively utilized.

In the game machine C3, the second sub-control means has a control amount discriminating means capable of discriminating a controlled amount that has been executed or has not been executed, and the temporary signal generating means is predetermined by the controlled amount discriminating means. The gaming machine C4 is characterized in that it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the determination of the control amount equal to or greater than the permissible control amount.

According to the game machine C4, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C3, the following effects are played. That is, in the second sub-control means, the controlled amount that has been executed or has not been executed is determined by the controlled amount determining means. Based on the fact that the control amount determination means determines the control amount equal to or larger than the predetermined allowable control amount, the temporary signal generation means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, the control amount of the second sub-control means can be allocated to the first sub-control means by the control amount of the second sub-control means, and the control load of the second sub-control means can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control amount of the second sub-control means from becoming a certain amount or more. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the configuration of the second sub-control means from becoming excessively expensive.

In the game machine C3, the game machine C5 is characterized in that the temporary signal generation means generates the temporary signal at regular intervals.

According to the game machine C5, in addition to the effect played by the game machine C3, the following effects are played. That is, since the extra signal is generated by the extra signal generation means at regular intervals, the control amount of the second sub control means can be periodically distributed to the first sub control means, and the third sub control means can be used. It is possible to suppress an increase in the control load.

<Feature D group>
In a gaming machine having a main control means for executing game control and a first sub-control means and a second sub-control means configured to be able to receive control signals from the main control means, the main control means Has a switching means for switching to output the control signal to either the first sub-control means or the second sub-control means based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and the first sub-control means. Based on the reception of the control signal, the sub-control means and the second sub-control means execute the game control processing required for both the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means, respectively. It is configured to have mutual control execution means to perform, and to transmit and receive subordinate control signals for executing control of a game output to the first or second sub control means generated by the mutual control execution means. A game machine D1 characterized by being a signal.

According to the game machine D1, the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means are configured to be able to receive control signals from the main control means. The main control means is switched by the switching means so that the control signal is output to either the first sub control means or the second sub control means based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Based on the reception of the control signal, the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means are mutually controlled execution means in which the game control processing required for both the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means is performed. Is executed by. Subordinate control signals for executing game control output to the first or second sub-control means generated by the mutual control execution means can be transmitted and received to each other. As a result, control can be executed while switching between the first sub-control means and the second sub-control means, and it is possible to suppress a problem in which control is concentrated on one side. Therefore, the control load can be reduced.

In the game machine D1, the main control means has a control amount discriminating means capable of discriminating at least one control amount of the first sub control means and the second sub control means, and the switching means has the control. The gaming machine D2 is characterized in that a switching process is executed when the amount determining means determines that the control amount is equal to or larger than a predetermined allowable control amount.

According to the game machine D2, the following effects are produced in addition to the effects of the game machine D1. That is, in the main control means, at least one of the control amounts of the first sub control means and the second sub control means is discriminated by the control amount discriminating means. When the control amount determination means determines that the control amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined allowable control amount, the switching process is executed by the switching means. As a result, the control means for executing the control can be switched according to the control amount, so that the control load can be reduced and the control can be performed more promptly.

The gaming machine Z1 is characterized in that each of the gaming machines is a pachinko gaming machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and the ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through a winning opening), the identification information dynamically displayed by the display means may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable a ball to be won, and is valuable according to the number of winnings. Some are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

The game machine Z2, wherein each of the game machines is a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the slot machine is "provided with a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information, and for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and at the time of the stop. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information of the above is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

The gaming machine Z3 is characterized in that each of the gaming machines is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, as a basic configuration of the fused gaming machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation of, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, the ball is used as the game medium, and the identification information is described. A game machine that requires a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the game, and is configured to pay out a large number of balls when a special game state occurs. "
<Others>
Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of distributing a control load by transmitting a control signal from a main control means to a sub control means to execute control has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). : Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-279559).
In this type of pachinko machine, the main control means unilaterally outputs a control signal regardless of the state of the sub control means, and due to an abnormality in the sub control means, a control different from the control intended by the main control means is subordinated. There was a problem that it was executed by the control means.
The present technical idea is to solve the above-exemplified problems, and to provide a game machine capable of suppressing a defect when controlling a game between a plurality of control means. I am aiming.
<Means>
In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the technical idea 1 has a first control means and a second control means that receives a control signal from the first control means and executes game control. The second control means generates a state confirmation signal capable of confirming the state of the second control means output to the first control means based on the control signal from the first control means. The first control means has a state confirmation signal generating means for determining the state confirmation signal, and when the first control means receives the state confirmation signal, the state determination means for determining the state confirmation signal and the state determination means have the same. It has an abnormality processing executing means for executing an abnormality processing corresponding to the abnormality based on the determination of the abnormality of the second control means.
The game machine of the technical idea 2 is the game machine described in the technical idea 1, and the first control means executes the main effect related to the notification of the lottery result to the player based on the lottery result of the game. The second control means has a effect execution means and a main operation execution means for operating the main actuating means that operates in connection with the main effect, and the second control means is a lottery result of a game output from the first control means. Based on the reception of the control signal that can identify the above, the sub-effect execution means for executing the sub-appearance related to the notification of the lottery result, and the sub-operation for operating the main operation means in relation to the sub-effect. It has an auxiliary operation executing means for outputting a signal to the first control means.
<Effect>
It is possible to suppress a problem when the game is controlled between a plurality of control means.

10 Pachinko machine (game machine)
113 Voice lamp control device (first control means)
114 Display control device (second control means)
S1512-size by means S2102 first execution hand stage

Claims (2)

First control means and
In a gaming machine having a second control means that receives a control signal from the first control means and executes game control.
The first control means
A type determination means capable of determining one of the control type of a plurality of control types,
It has a first signal output means for outputting a first signal indicating the control type determined by the type determining means to the second control means.
The second control means
A first execution means capable of executing control based on the received first signal, and
A second signal output means capable of outputting the game information set while the control is being executed to the first control means as a second signal capable of being discriminated by the first control means. Have and
The first control means
A discriminating means capable of discriminating the game information based on the received second signal, and
Third signal said second control means for the second timing after the execution timing for executing a specific control that is part of the control based on the result of by that the determination on the determine by means than the first timing It has a third signal output means that can output to
The second control means can execute the specific control later than the first timing based on the received third signal.
The first executing means can execute the control even when the execution timing of the specific control is delayed.
The game machine
It is configured so that the player can visually recognize that the control has been executed.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to notify an abnormality of the control based on a predetermined determination result by the determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first control means can periodically determine that the second signal has been received.

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